Building Excellent Computer Science Programs Across Wyoming
Teach quality computer science to positively impact the next generation in Wyoming.
Aligned Courses
Standards
Did You Know?
Wyoming has K-12 computer science standards
Wyoming requires all districts to offer computer science in K-12
CodeHS courses are aligned to Wyoming computer science standards
CodeHS curriculum is free
Wyoming Computer Science Stats
- Only 38 students took the Advanced Placement Computer Science exams in 2018 (12 AP CSP A, 27 AP CSP); 26% were females
- Computer programmers and software developers in Wyoming have an average annual salary of $71,910, which is more than the average state salary at $48,630
Sources: College Board, Code.org, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Vertically-Aligned K-12 Computer Science Pathways
CodeHS pathways that are aligned to Wyoming's computer science standards can be customized based on a district’s needs. The K-12 curriculum covers elementary block-based interdisciplinary programming lessons all the way to College Board Endorsed AP courses.
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We've Got Wyoming Standards Covered
CodeHS maps all of the standards from Wyoming to our courses, offering aligned and engaging curriculum in our 6-12 pathway.
| Standards Framework | View Alignment |
|---|---|
| Wyoming 6-8 | View (100%) |
| Wyoming L2 | View (44.8%) |
| Wyoming L1 | View (88.6%) |
| Natrona CS in the Physical World | View (100%) |
| Natrona CS in the Virtual World | View (100%) |
| Natrona Computer Programming 1 | View (76.2%) |
| Natrona Computer Programming 2 | View (60%) |
| Natrona CS Principles | View (78.0%) |
Free Wyoming Praxis Computer Science Preparation Course
CodeHS is partnering with the Wyoming Department of Education to host FREE, in-depth professional development cohorts to prepare Wyoming K-12 teachers to take the Praxis Computer Science Exam.
The course is delivered within a 14-week cohort model where teachers work through the course at the same pace on the CodeHS platform. Teachers are provided:
- 1:1 Support
- Live Lessons
- Exam Prep
- Networking Opportunities
After completing the course, teachers will also receive a $200 stipend.
Upcoming Wyoming Praxis Prep Courses
To be eligible to register, you should be a Wyoming K-12 public school teacher preparing to add a computer science endorsement to your teaching license. Learn more about the technical requirements here
| Prep Course Cohorts | Dates & Time | Register | |
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October 18th - January 31st
(Tuesdays starting at 4pm MT) October 18th - January 31st
(Tuesdays starting at 4pm MT) |
October 18th - January 31st (Tuesdays starting at 4pm MT) |
Register | |
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February 2nd - May 18th
(Thursdays starting at 4pm MT) February 2nd - May 18th
(Thursdays starting at 4pm MT) |
February 2nd - May 18th (Thursdays starting at 4pm MT) |
Register | |
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June 7th - September 13th
(Wednesdays starting at 4pm MT) June 7th - September 13th
(Wednesdays starting at 4pm MT) |
June 7th - September 13th (Wednesdays: summer hours at 9am MT / school hours at 4pm MT) |
Register | |
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October 18th - January 31st
(Wednesdays starting at 4pm MT) October 18th - January 31st
(Wednesdays starting at 4pm MT) |
October 18th - January 31st (Wednesdays starting at 4pm MT) |
Register | |
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Wyoming CS Praxis Preparation Cohort 5
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February 7th, 2024 - May 31st, 2024 | Register |
Applicants will be notified of their acceptance approximately 1 week prior to the start of the course.
Wyoming Policies & Resources
In 2018, the Wyoming Department of Education passed Senate Enrolled Act 0048 which added computer science and computational thinking to the state education program. Starting in the 2022-2023 school year, all Wyoming districts are required to offer computer science in K-12.
Source: Wyoming Department of Education
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CodeHS Privacy Policy for Wyoming
CodeHS is a member of the Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) in many states. Your district can sign Exhibit E to execute the agreement for your state.
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