Code.org in Indiana

According to Indiana Code (IC) 20-20-5.5-2, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) conducted a curriculum review process to evaluate, approve, and publish a list to assist schools in identifying high-quality STEM curricular materials. Code.org is proud to be included on the list for approved computer science curriculums.

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Course Alignments

District members and educational staff can access course alignment information through these links to support instructional staff with implementation. These resources include pacing guides, relevant standards, and competencies to promote successful computer science learning outcomes.

GRADES K-5

Computer Science Fundamentals

Satisfies state requirements for:

  • Elementary Level Computer Science

Elementary curricula that introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world. Topics encompass programming, internet, games and animation, art and design, app design

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GRADES 6-10

Computer Science Discoveries

Satisfies state requirements for:

  • 4565 Computing Foundations for a Digital Age
  • 4803 Introduction to Computer Science 
  • Middle Level Computer Science 

Code.org's most flexible course, allowing each unit to be taught alone, combined into collections that focus on specific areas, or as a full year course. The free curriculum introduces students to building their own websites, apps, animations, games, and physical computing systems.

GRADES 9-12

Foundations of Computer Science

Satisfies state requirements for:

  • 4565 Computing Foundations for a Digital Age

Foundations of Computer Science is a comprehensive course aimed to align with CSTA and state standards and to fulfill graduation requirements. The beta version of this one-semester curriculum integrates key aspects of AP CSP and CSD.

GRADES 9-12

Computer Science Principles

Satisfies state requirements for:

  • 4568 AP Computer Science Principles
  • NLPS 7183 Principles of Computing

Year-long curriculum that introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world. Can be taught as an introductory class and as an AP course..

GRADES 9-12

Computer Science A

Satisfies state requirements for:

  • 4570 AP Computer Science A
  • NLPS 7352 Computer Science

Introduce students to software engineering and design as they learn the Java programming language in this free curriculum for AP® Computer Science A (AP® CSA).

GRADES 6-12

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Satisfies state requirements for:

  • 4565 Computing Foundations for a Digital Age
  • 4803 Introduction to Computer Science 
  • Middle Level Computer Science 

Explore how computers learn from data to make decisions, then develop projects around real-world data and design an app to solve a personally relevant problem.

A comprehensive K-12 curriculum pathway

Explore our complete, no-cost K-12 curriculum designed to empower the next generation of learners through computer science (CS), providing resources and consistent support at every educational stage.

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Code.org is proud to partner with Nextech and it's mission to prepare students for the future, focusing on equitable access to technology and computer science education.

Nextech is dedicated to supporting Indiana district educators, providing resources and guidance in an effort to deliver high quality content to learners in the digital age. Professional learning sessions and focused PLC's are offered consistently thorughout the academic year.

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