CS Licensure
Digital Technology & Computer Science Ready
Keep Calm and IT On
Cohort Documents (password protected)
This Teacher CS 1405/405 Licensure Cohort is lead by NEW Digital Alliance and CESA 7 Computer Science Talent Ecosystem Youth (CSTEY).
The cohort program is designed to assist teachers with moving through the CS 1405/405 licensure prep coursework, with the end result of successful completion of the Computer Science Praxis exam.
As part of the program, teachers will have a support network, connect with local post-secondary professors and IT professionals, and receive tips from current CS licensed teachers.
Program Environment
The Digital Technology and Computer Science Ready cohort provides both an in-person and virtual environment for current certified teachers to expand their knowledge and understanding of computer science topics. By participating in the cohort teachers will have the opportunity to:
- Prepare for the Praxis II Computer Science Exam using the CompuScholar online platform and other cohort participants
- Explore post-secondary careers and programs at local technical colleges and four-year universities
- Visit local Information Technology companies to speak with current workforce to learn more about skills needed for employment
- Explore and implement resources surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Attend an in-person computer science class at a local university
- Investigate additional computer science and information technology curriculum opportunities such as cyber security, data analytics, and artificial intelligence
- Connect with other computer science teachers throughout the state
Who Should Apply:
Any Wisconsin based middle school or high school teacher wishing to complete their CS 1405/405 licensure. Cohort selection will bias toward teachers located in the 18 counties of Northeast Wisconsin.
Sponsors
Our pilot cohort is sponsored by Microsoft TechSpark program. Thanks to their generosity the 10 accepted cohort participants will be reimbursed the cost of their Praxis exam upon successful completion.
Program Cost:
There is no cost for cohort participation.
If selected for the program, cohort participants will be responsible for covering the initial cost of the Praxis exam. Upon receiving a passing score participants can submit proof of passing and will be reimbursed by the program.
Cohort Information
The pilot cohort will launch Tuesday Sept. 28, 2021.
In addition to completing the self-study curriculum, cohort participants will be required to attend a monthly check-in meeting. Three of these meetings will be face to face, with two requiring half to full day attendance. The remaining check-ins will be virtual events.
Registration Information
Aug 23: registration opens
Sep 8: applications due
Sep 17: notifications sent to cohort applicants
Cohort Dates
Cohort Documents (password protected)
| Date/Time | Topics/Event | Location |
| September 28, 2021 5:30 – 7:30 pm |
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In-person FVTC Bordini Center |
| October 26, 2021 4:00 – 5:30 pm |
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Virtual: Zoom |
| November 30, 2021 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (All Day Event) |
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In-Person |
| December 21, 2021 4:00 – 5:30 pm |
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Virtual: Zoom |
| January 25, 2022 4:00 – 5:30 pm |
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Virtual: Zoom |
| Feb (late) 2022 TBD (All day event) |
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In-person University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh & Cybersecurity Center of Excellence |
| March 22, 2022 4:00 – 5:00 pm |
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Virtual: Zoom |
| April 1, 2022 |
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Individual |
| April 25 – May 6, 2022 |
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Individual |
| May 16, 2022 Time: TBD |
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In Person Location TBD |
If you have any questions, please email Amy Bires at abires@CESA7.org or Kim Iversen at Kim@NewDigitalAlliance.org.
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