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Funding

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Financial Opportunities for Your School or District

We are always looking for funding opportunities to assist teachers and schools who want to implement a computer science program in their district. We keep this page updated with the latest information on funding and grant opportunities.

Jump to national and state-specific funding opportunities:

  • U.S. Department of Education SEED Grant
  • New York
  • South Carolina
  • Texas

National Funding Opportunities

U.S. Department of Education Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) Grant

UTeach and its research partner, the American Institutes for Research, have received funding from the Department of Education to study the implementation and impact of the UTeach CS Principles curriculum on outcomes for students and teachers. We have recruited over 150 U.S. public schools and computer science teachers to participate in a U.S. Department of Education research project to broaden participation in and improve high school computer science learning.

What is provided?

  • Two years of free access to the UTeach Computer Science Principles curriculum and teacher materials ($1800 value)
  • Online teacher professional development free of charge
  • $1000 stipends for participating teachers

Who is eligible?

Current or future AP CS Principles teachers who plan to teach the course in the 2020-2021 academic year and who have not previously used either UTeach or Edhesive CS Principles curricula. A limited number of schools and districts were selected through a rolling application process. 

When does the study start?

The rolling application process closed on June 15, 2020, and research activities will start in fall 2020. 

 

State-Specific Funding Opportunities

NEW YORK

CSforAll NYC — An Opportunity for New York City Districts

The University of Texas at Austin has received grant funding from the National Science Foundation to conduct a Research Practitioner Partnership (RPP) study within New York City public school districts. The project team will be examining the degree to which co-design of curriculum, instructional practices, and teacher supports can build organizational capacity to support equitable computer science (CS) teaching and learning as called for by the CSforAll national movement. Read the CSforAll NYC grant proposal.

What is provided?

CS Principles curriculum, teacher support, and in-person professional development, including a five-day, in-person summer workshop and workshops on five Saturdays throughout the school year.

Who is eligible?

Current or prospective CS Principles teachers in New York City public schools who have not previously used the UTeach CS Principles curriculum.

Apply for the CSforALL NYC Grant

 

SOUTH CAROLINA

CS Principles Curriculum and Support Provided Free by the South Carolina Department of Education

What is provided?

UTeach CS Principles curriculum and teacher support are provided free of charge for 5 years, due to generous funding from the SC Department of Education. Schools may purchase professional development separately.

Who is eligible?

Schools in South Carolina districts that have selected the UTeach curriculum during the curriculum adoption process.

See if your school is in a participating district

 

TEXAS

New CTE Weighted Funding from Texas Education Agency

AP CS Principles now qualifies for weighted funding in Texas through the Career and Technology (CTE) allotment. Increased funding is available to build your CS program by providing access to AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A to more students, through teacher and student recruiting, followed by high-quality curriculum and support. 

Read more about TEA weighted funding information

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