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We are Computer Science for Every Learner

Computer Science for Every Learner, a project of the Illinois Resource Center, trains bilingual/ESL K-12 teachers to use technology to improve and enhance teaching and learning for multilingual and minority students in elementary, middle and high schools.

We do this by providing Code.org and related training, augmented by applying the techniques of up-to-date multicultural and minority education. Our training is segmented by grade so that elementary teachers will learn ways to introduce children to computational thinking, using software tools designed for young learners, with similar age- and skill-appropriate lesson planning for middle and high school students.

The goal is to train under-served teachers so that they can equip their students with skills suitable for eventual admission to advanced and college computer science courses and jobs in technological industries. ELs and minority students need to know that they can not only use computers and software, they can also learn how to use technology to shape their learning and respond to the needs of their communities.

Finally, we work with administrators to help them understand our program and to prepare them to support newly trained teachers and their students. We encourage interested teachers to explore our program to see if it has benefits for you.