Idaho Statutes Title 33. Education § 33-1633. Computer science initiative for public schools

(a) “Blended professional development” means to deliver content and training to teachers and administrators in a combination of online and face-to-face.

(b) “Computer science” means the study of principles, applications, and technologies of computing and computers.

(c) “Council” means the workforce development council established in section 72-1201, Idaho Code.

(a) Maintaining computer science content standards aligned with nationally recognized computer science education standards with input from Idaho educators and industries;

(b) Providing for professional development in teaching computer science by:

(c) Maintaining, using, and enhancing access to an online portal or repository of instructional resources that:

(d) Ensuring that the state department of education and the Idaho digital learning academy evaluate providers of comprehensive computer science instructional solutions and provide research, support, and guidance on implementing solutions for computer science courses or programs aligned with the state computer science content standards;

(e) Creating opportunities for schools to partner with local companies to provide for student and teacher mentoring and internships in the computer science field;

(f) Communicating and supporting computer science initiatives, programs, events, training, and other promotions throughout the state for the benefit of school districts, students, parents, and local communities;  and

(g) Creating equitable access to computer science resources and programs aligned with the state computer science content standards for teachers, administrators, and students throughout the state.