Building Excellent Computer Science Programs Across Colorado
Teach quality computer science to positively impact the next generation in Colorado.
Did You Know?
Colorado has K-12 computer science standards
Colorado does not require high schools to offer computer science
CodeHS courses are aligned to Colorado computer science standards
CodeHS curriculum is free
Colorado Computer Science Stats
- 1,919 students took the Advanced Placement Computer Science exams in 2018 (791 AP CSP A, 1,128 AP CSP); only 24% were females
- Computer programmers and software developers in Colorado have an average annual salary of $108,630, which is almost double the state salary at $55,820
Sources: College Board, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Vertically-Aligned K-12 Computer Science Pathways
CodeHS pathways that are aligned to Colorado's computer science standards can be customized based on a district’s needs. The K-12 curriculum covers elementary block-based interdisciplinary programming lessons all the way to College Board Endorsed AP courses.
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We've Got Colorado Standards Covered
CodeHS maps all of the standards from Colorado to our courses, offering aligned and engaging curriculum in our 6-12 pathway.
| Standards Framework | View Alignment |
|---|---|
| Colorado 9-12 |
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(59.2%)
(Multi-course) |
| Colorado 6-8 |
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(47%)
(Multi-course) |
Praxis Prep Course
This professional development course prepares teachers for the Praxis Computer Science Exam. The CodeHS Praxis Prep Course is 100% aligned to Colorado state standards and covers all of the objectives designated for the exam.
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Colorado Policies & Resources
In 2016, the Colorado Department of Education passed House Bill 16-1198 which required the development of high school computer science standards. By April 2018, these academic standards were reviewed and finalized by the State Board of Education. Schools have the option to adopt the Colorado Academic Standards for Computer Science. Learn more here.
Although Computer science is not yet required in Colorado schools, many educators and leaders across the state see the value in computer science and STEM education.
Source: Colorado Department of Education
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CodeHS Privacy Policy for Colorado
CodeHS is a member of the Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) in many states. Your district can sign Exhibit E to execute the agreement for your state.
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