An ongoing study shows that the state of Illinois has a long way to go to prepare students for the jobs of the future. But according to a panel of educators discussing the study, understanding just how far is the first step toward…
The Illinois Computer Science Teacher Toolkit is an initiative of the Discovery Partners Institute aimed at promoting the teaching and learning of computer science in Illinois schools. Our goal is to become a main hub of information and discussion for K-12 teachers, librarians, coaches, administrators, and more.
On this site, you will find computer science resources, discussion forums, information on STEM-related events and job postings, and more.
DPI will more than double its summer reach with learners from middle school to mid-career to build computing skills and make meaningful connections with Chicago’s tech community CHICAGO (June 26, 2024) — The Discovery Partners Institute…
Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny PritzkerIn December 2020, The Pritzker Foundation announced it is giving $10 million over the next five years to The Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) to support and develop promising and more…
Public Act 101-0654, enacted in Spring 2021, amended the School Code to incorporate language and mandates related to computer science and computer literacy. This fact sheet contains detailed information on computer science requirements and…
Discovery Partners Institute Launches CS Teacher Toolkit To Improve Technology Education In Illinois
In partnership with ten leading K-12 computer science educators from throughout the state, DPI has launched this website to provide a space for K-12 CS educators to view and share curated resources that support teaching and learning CS,…
Danna Dotson-Simmons
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF TEACHER TRAINING
COMMUNITY EDUCATION - PRITZKER TECH TALENT LABS
CS TEACHER, ESPORTS ADVOCATE, GAMER-GIRL DAD, STREAMING NOVICE
Todd McFarlin
UX DESIGNASSISTANT DIRECTOR, TEACHER TRAINING, COMMUNITY EDUCATION - PRITZKER TECH TALENT LABS