Training
Computer science training for educators is available for all WV educators who can demonstrate that they will be teaching computer science in the coming school year.
Computer science training is available for WV educators through CodeWV. CodeWV has solutions for educator training through Code.org’s Curriculum as well as a WV-created curriculum that maximizes that capabilities of the many Apple devices in WV Schools. Please contact CodeWV for training opportunities. Other organizations in the state, such as the NASA IV&V Educator Resource Center (ERC), provide training opportunities for educators in coding and robotics, in additional to other technologies.
Credentialing
WVDE has created a series of authorizations for educators who complete training and provide evidence of computer science instruction in their classroom. While at this time a computer science authorization or endorsement is not required to teach computer science in West Virginia, Policy 5202 outlines three options for Computer Science Authorizations for educators. Read the policy, or explore the authorizations.
Standards
WVBE adopted Policy 2520.14, the West Virginia College- and Career-Readiness Standards for Technology and Computer Science, in July of 2019. These standards apply to all students. Information regarding the manner in which these standards are to be implemented is outlined in WVBE Policy 2510.
At the elementary level, the Computer Science standards are intended to be integrated with other content areas. In middle school, the standards are designed to be integrated with other content areas or taught as a single course such as Discovering Computer Science. In high school, at least one computer science is required to be offered.
Praxis
While a computer science endorsement is not required to teach computer science in West Virginia, the Computer Science Praxis Exam for Computer Science Education (5652) is offered to educators that already hold West Virginia Certification in another content area and leads to an endorsement in Computer Science Education.
WV CSTA Chapter
Professional organizations support Computer Science Educators in WV. For additional information on these organizations, please visit the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) and the newly formed CSTA-WV organization.
WV CS K12 Listserv
The WV Computer Science in K12 Listserv is used to distribute information and resources to educators. To be added to the listserv, send an e-mail to Erika Klose, eklose@k12.wv.us
