The Iowa Department of Education recently announced funding for 21 schools across Iowa to support computer science professional development. We are happy to announce that Midland Community School district is one of the schools awarded.
Established by Senate File 274, the Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Fund offers Iowa school districts and accredited nonpublic schools the opportunity to strengthen their ability to provide high-quality computer science instruction. Schools may apply for funding assistance for either proven computer science professional development activities or tuition reimbursements for teachers seeking computer science endorsements.
“The Computer Science Professional Development Incentive Fund helps Iowa schools and teachers build the capacity to provide computer science education for their students,” said Michelle Meier, Department computer science consultant. “These opportunities allow educators to build their skills, knowledge and confidence in delivering high-quality computer science instruction that provides students with lifelong learning skills needed to compete and thrive in a technology-driven workforce.”
Computer science professional development awards have been issued annually since fiscal year 2018-19. Iowa schools can still apply for funding assistance for computer science teaching endorsements through May 31.
Learn more: https://educate.iowa.gov/…/department-awards-grant…