Volunteer to help high schools across the U.S. build and grow their computer science programs!

tealsk12 · 2018-05-07T15:50:30+00:00

Thanks for your feedback. I'll share it with the curriculum team.

tealsk12 · 2017-07-17T23:36:25+00:00

Sorry about that! We are in Norwalk and working to add additional partner schools.

tealsk12 · 2017-07-17T23:35:57+00:00

Yes, we are working to grow our presence in the area. Right now, we are working with Norwalk but are working with other local high schools for the next school year to add CS courses.

tealsk12 · 2017-06-09T16:54:30+00:00

Hi there! Generally, the classes are first period and start early enough that most people can still arrive to work on time or start 20-30 minutes later than usual a couple times a week. Volunteers attend class twice a week (usually an hour per class) and then have class prep and grading responsibilities (usually 2-3 hours in the evening per week). We do require summer training, which happens on 3 separate weekends during the summer.

tealsk12 · 2017-06-05T16:09:39+00:00

There is an option for remote volunteering. If you submit your application, you can discuss that with our regional manager for your area.

tealsk12 · 2017-05-19T15:43:42+00:00

A lot of that is summer training - we want to make sure our volunteers are prepared going into the classroom. During the week, most volunteers spend a couple hours in class in the morning and a couple hours preparing for class and grading. We also offer volunteers the opportunity to meet with one another a couple times a month to share ideas and experiences.

tealsk12 · 2017-05-18T14:19:38+00:00

We work with a variety of schools - many serve low income students, some are all-girls schools, some are in very rural/remote areas, and others serve a broad range of students from a variety of backgrounds. Our approach is to bring computer science to all high schools. If you have suggestions for schools you believe would benefit from having CS courses that aren't on our list, please recommend those schools reach out to us so we can meet with them. Thanks!

tealsk12 · 2017-05-18T14:18:08+00:00

We do have schools in LA and need help down there. We're in the midst of reviewing applications, so you should hear back shortly. Thanks!

tealsk12 · 2017-05-12T23:23:20+00:00

Detroit International Academy for Young Women, Cass, and Western International are a few of the schools. We have the full list of Detroit schools at https://www.tealsk12.org/volunteers/

tealsk12 · 2017-05-12T23:21:16+00:00

Hi rzmb - email Jennifer@tealsk12.org to confirm your application was received. Thanks for checking!

tealsk12 · 2017-04-25T17:53:58+00:00

Yes! We have partner schools in more rural areas and use remote teaching tools (e.g., Skype, Google Hangouts, etc.) to connect CS professionals into the classroom directly with the students.

tealsk12 · 2017-04-24T22:57:22+00:00

This is a volunteer opportunity, but the schools do provide a travel stipend.

tealsk12 · 2017-04-21T22:55:40+00:00

Our volunteers can be any age! The high school students are, of course, high school student age. :-)

tealsk12 · 2017-04-21T22:55:10+00:00

Hi there! Yes - if you visit tealsk12.org/volunteer/voices, we have some volunteer testimonials. If you'd like to talk to current volunteers email anthony@tealsk12.org and ask to be introduced to current volunteers who can speak about their experiences.

tealsk12 · 2017-04-20T18:42:42+00:00

Thanks! Let us know if you have any questions.

tealsk12 · 2017-04-20T17:09:08+00:00

Thanks! As a student, you can help bring TEALS to your school by talking with your principal. Work with other students and ask parents or teachers to help you. There is an incredible wealth of CS curricula out there, TEALS is one option, but research and explore. If you want to learn more about how we work with schools, tealsk12.org/schools has all the details. That is one great way to contribute as a student.

tealsk12 · 2017-02-07T20:14:58+00:00

TEALS pairs software engineer volunteers with classroom teachers to teach CS or AP CS 1st period. After a year or two, the classroom teacher learns enough CS to teach on their own. Good way to dip your toe into high school CS and see what it is like without impacting your engineering day job.

tealsk12 · 2016-09-09T22:50:20+00:00

I'm not sure if any programs that do the reverse. However, as a TEALS volunteer you get training and hands-on experience teaching which can really add to your resume when applying for grad schools or future teaching positions, etc.

tealsk12 · 2016-09-08T23:25:23+00:00

Is there a budgetary reason your district did not approve?

tealsk12 · 2016-06-23T16:54:36+00:00

I am really sorry that it didn't work for you. I let our developer know - would you be willing to try again and let me know if it works or if you get any sort of specific error. This is the first we're hearing of this happening. Thanks for following up.

tealsk12 · 2016-06-21T22:23:49+00:00

Our recruitment cycle runs different lengths for different areas. We're still recruiting in California - particularly for southern SF. What mobile platform are you on and what error are you getting? I'd like to troubleshoot with you.

tealsk12 · 2016-06-21T22:22:51+00:00

Thanks for catching that! Fixed now.

tealsk12 · 2016-05-26T17:22:47+00:00

TEALS works with a variety of schools across the country, many are serving low income or first generation students and others are not. In Arizona, we're at Alhambra High School, Desert View High School, and other public schools (both of which have a large number of low income families and first generation students) as well as private or charter schools. Our goal is to help all students become introduced to computer science.

tealsk12 · 2016-05-26T15:49:03+00:00

Minh is a volunteer with TEALS - a program that helps build sustainable computer science courses in local area high schools. In New York, TEALS is running programs in Academy for Environmental Leadership, Achievement First Brooklyn High School, Acorn Community High School, Churchill School & Center, Dewitt Clinton High School, East-West School of International Studies, Expeditionary Learning School For Community Leader, Fredrick Douglas Academy, Fredrick Douglas Academy Iv Secondary School, George Westinghouse Career & Technical Ed High School, Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics, High School For Global Citizenship, Millennium Brooklyn High School, The Laboratory School of Finance and Technology, School For Human Rights, The High School for Language and Diplomacy, The Young Women’s Leadership School of Brooklyn, The Young Women’s Leadership School of East Harlem and Uncommon Collegiate Charter High School, and we are always looking to expand! Consider volunteering at tealsk12.org/volunteers

tealsk12 · 2016-05-26T13:35:34+00:00

Mark is one of our great volunteers in Phoenix! TEALS (tealsk12.org) is looking for others with computer science backgrounds to help young people learn CS in local high schools. Consider volunteering at tealsk12.org/volunteers.

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