HRS §302A-709
How the state picks computer science teacher training programs
The Department of Education can hire certain groups to create and run computer science training for teachers. These groups must first send a proposal explaining their plan. The plan must cover how they will teach teachers of different skill levels and help all students, including those from groups not well represented in computer science.
state agencies
The statute, as written — Computer science teacher development programs
(a) The department may enter into a contract or agreement with one or more entities to develop and implement computer science teacher development programs; provided that an entity shall be: (1) An educational agency, including a charter educational agency, or a consortia of educational agencies in the State; (2) An institution of higher education located in the State; or (3) A nationally recognized provider of effective computer science professional development. (b) An entity that intends to enter into a contract or agreement with the department pursuant to this section shall first submit a proposal to the department that, at minimum, shall address how the entity plans to: (1) Instruct teachers with varying levels of knowledge and experience in computer science; (2) Provide teachers with experience in hands-on, inquiry-based practices; (3) Utilize effective practices for professional development; (4) Emphasize the conceptual foundations of computer science; (5) Instruct teachers how to effectively teach students in computer science, including students from demographic groups that are historically underrepresented in computer science careers; (6) Adapt its instruction to accommodate the particular needs of teachers in different schools and districts; and (7) Meet other requirements established by the department.
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