Supporting Computer Science in Rhode Island’s Schools.

URI K-12 Computer Science

The University of Rhode Island’s Computer Science Department is a proud partner in the State of Rhode Island’s CS4RI program that is bringing computer science and computational thinking to Rhode Island’s Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Schools through free course materials, teacher professional development, and college credit in computer science for high school students.

Computer Science is more than just coding, robotics, VR, etc. CS education in RI is specified in the RI CS Education Standards which has 6 concepts across all grades: Computational Thinking & Programming; Computing Systems & Networking; Cybersecurity; Data & Analysis; Digital Literacy; and Responsible Computing in Society.

URI is a Code.org Regional Partner and the designated provider of Code.org Professional Learning Programs in Rhode Island.

URI Supported Curriculum & PD Programs

CS Fundamentals

Code.org (K-5) introductory program for elementary school.

 

Intro to CS & Data

URI (9-12) introductory course for all high school students.

CS Discoveries

Code.org (6-9) program for middle and early high school students.

 

Cybersecurity

URI (9-12) introductory course for all high school students.

CS Principles

Code.org (9-12) intro or AP course for all high school students.

 

Work-Based Learning

URI (10-12) course for CS CTE students.

Computer Science A

Code.org (11-12) AP course for high school students pursuing CS.

 

Inclusive Teaching

URI (K-12) online course for CS teachers of all grade levels.

Computer Science Programs

  • CS Teacher Endorsement

    Earn a RIDE Computer Science teaching endorsement (in-service and pre-service teachers).

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  • College Credit for HS Students

    Learn how high school students can earn free college credit for computer science courses.

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  • K-12 Computer Science Pathways

    Develop a robust computer science pathway for students in your district!

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