The Exploring Computer Science (ECS) Fellowship is a three-year (including this year!) program designed to develop teacher leadership within high schools and communities through computer science (CS) advocacy. |
In your first year as an ECS Fellow, you will advocate for CS instruction in your school and become an advocate for CS experiences in your community through activities—like hosting an Hour Of Code or an after school CS club. You will also work with your school leaders to ensure that ECS will be offered the following year. During the summer between your first and second year, you will participate in a five-day professional development that will prepare you to create a highly engaging CS experience for your students. In your second and third year as an ECS Fellow, you will teach the ECS curriculum. In your third year as a fellow and beyond, you will have the opportunity to become an ECS Professional Development Facilitator. |
The ECS curriculum consists of six rigorous, engaging, and accessible units of study. Topics featured include: Human Computer Interaction, Problem Solving, Web Design, Programming, Data Analysis, and Robotics. |
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Enhance your impact.
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everage your talent and leadership to ensure that all kids have access to a high-quality CS education.
The ECS Fellowship is open to applications from current Teach For America corps members and alumni teaching at high schools who are dedicated to serving their communities and being advocates for CS education over a three year period (including this year!). Though prior programming experience will be helpful, this opportunity is open to all regardless of experience. Teachers in the following CS@TFA partner regions will be given preference as long as they apply before March 31, 2018:
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