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Train Teachers

Through Microsoft TEALS, Code.org training and district certification, teachers are being equipped to teach the next generation of learners.

Educate Students

By giving all K-12 students the chance to experience the power of coding and computer science, we are ensuring they are college, career and life ready.

Create Pathways

With a well-defined variety of career pathways, both employers and future students will play a role in the future of work in Wisconsin.

Microsoft TEALS Progress

Microsoft TechSpark WI Region - Computer Science Metrics Brown & Outagamie Counties

March 2020

75% of ALL High Schools are TEALS Schools

Over 3 years, the TechSpark WI region TEALS program grew from 32% of ALL high schools to 75%. (21 TEALS/28 High Schools). TEALS schools are aligned on the importance of training computer science teachers and creating computer science pathways for students.

Graph shoing growth of TEALS high school percentage throughout the TechSpark WI region

Graph showing the increase in CS classes offered from 2017 to 2021. Intro to CS, 7% growth, AP CS Principles, 25% growth, AP CS A, 40% growth

Increased CS Pathways/Areas of Study leads to more CS Class offerings

Schools are forming CS Pathways/Areas of Study and offering multiple CS classes.

50% of ALL High Schools teach AP CS Classes

AP CS classes being offered are at all-time high. 2017-18 school year, 14% of the high schools taught AP CS classes. By the 2020-21 school year, 50% of the high schools, will teach AP CS classes (Principles and/or A).