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Teach CS Grants

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, we will need teachers. The Teach CS 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.These programs are offered to Ohio educators at no cost, and those participating in the 2026-2027 Teach CS Grant Program are eligible for stipends of at least $500. To learn more, contact Claire.Anthony@escco.org.  
Note: Professional development may be for teachers seeking advanced content knowledge or for teachers seeking to teach computer science under ORC 3313.6033. Professional development should align with Ohio’s current learning standards for computer science. The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) administers this program.

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The ESC of Central Ohio is partnering with the Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) and Lego Education to offer computer science coursework opportunities, as well as its own computer science offerings, for Central Ohio educators.

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