PLTW Computer Science
PLTW Computer Science
Curriculum: Pathway of 4 year-long high school courses that introduce and build CS skills including cybersecurity and AP aligned courses.
- Standards Alignment: Strong alignment to CSTA 9-10 and 11-12 standards and STEL. The Cybersecurity course has strong alignment to NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.
- Curriculum Features: The curriculum includes detailed facilitation information, answer keys, example code, rubrics, and assessment opportunities for each course.
- Programming Language(s): App Inventor, Java, Python, VEXCode V5, VEXCode VR
Grades: 9-12
PD: Facilitated by instructors, includes 80 hours of on-site or online immersive training with ongoing PD opportunities. PD meets the needs of adult learners with an emphasis on active engagement with content, collaborative learning, and classroom application.
- Ongoing Support: Dedicated email and phone support; curricular teacher support; online forums; asynchronous training modules; live online training.
- Geographic Limits: None
Cost: $2,200 per year per school with unlimited enrollment. PD costs $2,400 per teacher, and some courses require special materials.
Accredited by the CSTA PD Committee on 10/17/2023, Information last updated on 11/6/2023.