Public Schools that offer instruction in grades 9 through 12 AND Public Schools that do not currently provide high school computer science instruction. The grant application shall prioritize awards to eligible public schools that have at least sixty percent of students enrolled who are eligible for free and reduced-price lunches under the National School Lunch and Child Nutrition Acts and are Rural schools as defined in section 15-249.13.*

CSTA-Arizona is the state chapter of the Computer Science Teachers Association, dedicated to supporting and empowering K-12 computer science educators. We provide professional development, resources, and a collaborative community to advance computer science education across Arizona, ensuring every student has access to quality CS learning opportunities.

On behalf of the Arizona Institute for Education and the Economy and Northern Arizona University, we present Arizona’s official Gen AI Guidance for K-12 schools and school systems. 

This guidance document is designed to give Arizona schools and school systems direction as well as a common language as we collectively pursue effective and responsible implementation of Gen AI.

The Computer Science, PreK-12 Endorsement authorizes the holder to teach Computer Science in grades PreK-12. This endorsement will expand the certificate that it is attached. The endorsement will also automatically renew with the certificate to which it is attached. Requirements may be subject to change and are fully referenced in the Arizona Revised Statutes and Administrative Code: R7-2-607; R7-2-615 (A)(B)(C)(D); R7-2-621.