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LAUSD Los Angeles Unified School District Division of Instruction Supporting Academic Achievement for All Youth in Los Angeles and Neighboring Cities 333 South Beaudry Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90017 All Youth Achieving

Computer Science Access for College and Career Readiness Computer Science Education in the Los Angeles Unified School District Derrick Chau, Ph. D. , Director of Secondary Instruction Erika Solorio, Computer Science Education & Blended Learning Coordinator Suyen Moncada-Machado, Specialist, Project Mobilize Grant 2

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Algorithms “Big” Data and Information Programming/ Coding Abstraction and Problem Solving Creativity The Internet What is Computer Science? Global Impact 4

Why Computer Science? 5

Why Computer Science? 6

Why Computer Science? Advanced Placement Computer Science participation rates indicate severe inequities in ethnic and gender participation 7

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Computer Science Course Offerings in LAUSD Exploring Computer Science (Advanced Placement Beginning 2016 -2017) 9

A-G CS Course High School Student Enrollment by Local District Central: 942 / 25, 743 = 3. 7% East: 1, 386 / 30, 520 = 4. 5% Northeast: 1, 159 / 24, 174 = 4. 8% Northwest: 573 / 20, 437 = 2. 8% South: 736 / 21, 977 = 3. 3% West: 607 / 20, 437 = 3. 0%

Northeast: 12 High Schools Northwest: 10 High Schools Central: 12 High Schools West: 11 High Schools East: 16 High Schools South: 9 High Schools Number of High Schools Offering A-G Computer Science Courses by Local District

Vision for Computer Science in LAUSD Given that students’ knowledge and skills in computer science are becoming critical for college and career success… The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing all students in grades TK-12 with access to computer science curriculum and instruction by 2020. 12

LAUSD Computer Science Next Steps Ensure equity and access for all LAUSD students Implement curriculum beginning with high school and expanding to the lower grades Fund Division of Instruction personnel, curriculum development and teacher training Sustain and foster partnerships 13