Objective 2
Develop district capacity to offer Middle and High School courses aligned to the NYS Computer Science and Digital Fluency Standards.
eLearning CS Courses
Students were provided immediate access to credit bearing Computer Science courses available through Cayuga Onondaga BOCES
Hunter College Computer Science Education Advanced Certificate
Teachers were recruited to participate in the Computer Science Education certification program through Hunter College. Five teachers (3 from DCSD and 2 from GCSD) matriculated into the program in July of 2022, and completed the certification in June of 2023.
Click on the icon to the right to access the Hunter College School of Education page for more information about their program.
CTE Computer Science Pathway to Graduation
Upon completion of the Hunter College CS Advanced Certificate program, DCSD developed a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program as a pathway to graduation. This program has been approved by NYSED as well as the DCSD BOE to begin in SY 2024-2025.
NYSED CTE Application
To access the NYSED CTE Program Application, visit:
https://www.nysed.gov/career-technical-education/applications-cte-program-approval
New Course Proposals as Approved by DCSD BOE
DCSD Course Catalog descriptions
Modern Topics in Computer Science
Web Page Design
MS Intro to Digital Media
Additional Curriculum Development Work Samples
Additional curriculum development created as a result of Professional Development Opportunities
HS Business Digital portfolio Unit
Grade 6 Digital Citizenship Curriculum Map
Grade 8 Digital Citizenship Curriculum Map
Music and Computer Science Lesson Plan