Building Excellent Computer Science Programs Across Connecticut
Teach quality computer science to positively impact the next generation in Connecticut.
Connecticut Computer Science Courses
CodeHS offers courses aligned with Connecticut middle school and high school computer science standards. Explore the available courses and recommended pathway below.
Connecticut Foundations of Computer Science
- Level High School
- Contact Hours 140
- Timeframe Year
Connecticut Tech Apps and Coding
- Level Middle School
- Contact Hours 180
- Timeframe Year
Connecticut Computer Science: 6th Grade
- Level Middle School
- Contact Hours 50
- Timeframe Quarter
Connecticut Computer Science: 7th Grade
- Level Middle School
- Contact Hours 50
- Timeframe Quarter
Connecticut Computer Science: 8th Grade
- Level Middle School
- Contact Hours 60
- Timeframe Semester
Did You Know?
Connecticut has K-12 computer science standards
Connecticut requires high schools to offer computer science
CodeHS courses are aligned to Connecticut computer science standards
CodeHS curriculum is free
Connecticut Computer Science Stats
- 2,370 students in Connecticut took the Advanced Placement Computer Science exams in 2018 (1,075 AP CSA, 1,295 AP CSP); 28% of exams were taken by females
- There were 404 computer science graduates in 2015
- Computer programmers and software developers in Connecticut have an average salary of $100,436, which is significantly higher than the average state salary at $60,780
Sources: College Board, Code.org, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Vertically-Aligned K-12 Computer Science Pathways
CodeHS pathways are 100% aligned to Connecticut computer science standards and 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 Connecticut Standards Covered
CodeHS maps all of the standards from Connecticut to our courses, offering aligned and engaging curriculum in our 6-12 pathway.
| Standards Framework | View Alignment |
|---|---|
| Connecticut 2 |
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(100%)
(Multi-course) |
| Connecticut 3A | View (100%) |
| Connecticut 3B | View (64.3%) |
Praxis Prep Course
This professional development course prepares teachers for the Praxis Computer Science Exam. The CodeHS Praxis Prep Course is 100% aligned to Connecticut state standards and covers all of the objectives designated for the exam.
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Connecticut Policies & Resources
The importance of computer science education in Connecticut became clear in 2016 when the Board of Education developed the Position Statement on Computer Science Education for all K-12 students. It described a 5-year plan to ensure computer science excellence in schools across the state.
In 2019, the Connecticut Department of Education adopted the CSTA K-12 Computer Science Standards and by 2019 Bill No. 957 was passed requiring all high schools to offer computer science. Learn More
Source: Connecticut Department of Education
CodeHS Privacy Policy for Connecticut
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.
Explore our Privacy Center to learn more.
