CSinPA 7-12 CS Praxis Prep Pathway
2023-2024 School Year
About the Pathway
The 7-12 CS Praxis Prep Pathway helps educators prepare for the Pennsylvania 7-12 Computer Science (CS) Certification Exam (Praxis exam 5652) via an online, self-paced course. The Pathway engages educators in activities to develop foundational CS content area knowledge and skills via the online We_Teach CS program.
As a result of the Pathway, LEAs will have a CS-certified educator to offer a standards-aligned middle or high school CS course.
Pathway Eligibility & Expectations
This Pathway is open to Pennsylvania 7-12 educators who are teaching or will soon be teaching Computer Science courses.
To participate, educators must commit to meeting these expectations:
- Successfully complete the We_Teach online course (passing all module quizzes and final quiz with a score of 80% or higher)
- Attend online half hour Kickoff Session**
- Attend at least two of five possible half hour online Check-in Sessions**
- Register for, complete, and pass the PA 7-12 CS certification exam (Praxis 5652)
**As part of the new 7-12 Pathway each participant will be required to attend an online half hour kick off session and two online half hour check in session.
Upcoming 2023-24 Cohorts
There are three cohorts offered for the 2023- 2024 School Year:
Fall Cohort (November 1, 2023, - April 30, 2024) Registration open 9/15/23 - 10/31/23
Spring Cohort (March 1, 2024- Aug 31, 2024) Registration opens 1/1/24 - 2/29/24.
Summer Cohort (July 1, 2024- Dec 31, 2024) Registration opens 5/1/24 - 6/30/24.
Summer Cohort
Pathway registration for Spring will open on May 1, 2024.
As soon as your registration is accepted, you will be granted access to the We_Teach online course so you may begin your Pathway activities.
Attend online half hour Kickoff Session on July 2, 2024
The Pathway ends on Dec 31, 2024.
By this date, participants must finish the We_Teach course and pass the PA 7-12 CS certification exam (Praxis). We recommend completing the Praxis registration ASAP, and select a date in early April.
Pathway FAQs
Is Act 48 credit available?
Yes! Participants that complete all Pathway expectations will be awarded 70 Act 48 clock hours. Must complete course along with taking the Praxis exam. Partial credit is not available.
What does this cost?
**There is NO cost to register for and participate in the Pathway. Participants must pay for their Praxis exam registration ($130); however, we offer full reimbursement for qualifying educators.
- Click here for more information about the PaTTAN 7-12 CS certification exam reimbursement program.**
What's in the We_Teach course?
A basic outline of the course content and types of activities is available in the Pathway Information (Google Doc). Click here to open the document.
What If I feel stuck?
1:1 virtual, peer tutoring is available (no cost!) with a PA educator who took the Praxis Prep course and passed the Praxis exam. Click here for more information.
Questions?
Contact us at csforall@pattan.net if you have any questions about the Pathway.
For more information regarding the PA 7-12 CS Certification and Praxis exam, please review our Certification & Exam FAQ document.