Are you interested in computer science professional development opportunities for your school? Maine’s 130th legislature, through a bill sponsored by Senator Pouliot, created a pilot grant program to provide funding for high-quality, teacher-developed or teacher-led professional development for PK-12 computer science pedagogy and content.
Priority will be given to applicants that:
- do not currently offer computer science learning opportunities;
- serve socioeconomically disadvantaged school districts;
- prioritize student populations traditionally underrepresented in computer science;
- demonstrate a commitment to pursuing high-quality educator professional development that emphasizes integration of computer science into other course work and curricula or establishes or expands access to courses that offer college credit and other certificates of value, or both; and
- collaborate or partner with other entities, including but not limited to other local education agencies, the business community, nonprofit organizations and private entities.
The application window opens Thursday September 1, 2022. Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received.
There is no limit to the grant amount awarded per applicant; however, funds will be dispersed equitably across all applications based on county and throughout PK-12.
Have questions? Want to learn more? Interested in applying? Check out our website to learn more and submit an application.
Need assistance applying? Contact the Computer Science Specialist, Emma-Marie Banks, emma-marie.banks@maine.gov