ESC Awarded 2026-2027 Teach CS 2.0 Grant
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The ESC was recently awarded a Teach Computer Science (CS) 2.0 Grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education for 2026 and 2027.
Over the past decade, computer science has emerged as one of the fastest-growing disciplines, critical to a future that demands innovation and digital fluency. The current focus on artificial intelligence, a quickly growing subdomain of computer science, demonstrates that computer science is as vital as ever. For computer science to reach all Ohio students, however, teachers are needed.
The Teach CS 2.0 grant was established to increase the number of Ohio teachers qualified to teach computer science in the classroom or to expand the knowledge of existing teachers. The grant supports:
(1) A supplemental license that involves a mentorship-based pathway for existing teachers.
(2) A university endorsement program that involves a coursework-based path for existing teachers.
(3) An alternative resident educator licensure pathway for industry experts and other nonteachers.
(4) A continuing education program that offers professional development to existing teachers, including those who teach pre-kindergarten to twelve, who are generalists, and those seeking advanced content knowledge.
The ESC is partnering with the Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) and LEGO Education to provide computer science coursework opportunities while also offering its own computer science courses – all focused on Central Ohio educators.
To learn more about the Teach CS Grant Program, see here: https://highered.ohio.gov/initiatives/workforce-development/teach-cs.
To learn more about the ESC, its partners, and the coursework being provided, see here: https://www.escco.org/services/teaching-learning-leading/teach-cs-grants.