Can the courses honor College Credit Plus (CCP) credit?
No, CS Promise courses are designed for students in grades 7-12 teaching high school level content. CCP credit is awarded when students complete college level courses
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More information can be found on the Department’s CCP webpage.
 

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Can the subject codes be combined to make one flagship course? For example, Units on "Prompt Engineering & AI Tools", "Intro to Programming", and "Interactive Media", or should they be exclusively one subject for the entire course?
A single CS Promise course may include multiple units or topics, but it must align to one approved course subject code. CS Promise does not support combining multiple subject codes into one subject code.
 

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Can you give an example of Question 15, Please provide an executive summary of the provider’s application that includes a high-level overview of the proposal.
An executive summary for CS Promise is a short, clear overview of a provider’s purpose, experience, and overall approach to delivering high‑quality computer science instruction for Ohio students. It highlights the provider’s key strengths

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In regard to the rubric, what evidence creates confidence to get a score of 4?
The CS Promise application should demonstrate the applicant’s understanding of proposed course topics through specific, accurate, and complete information, presenting a clear and realistic picture of how the provider expects to operate while inspiring confidence in their ability to execute the plan effectively. The computer science courses must reflect appropriate high school level rigor, and approved providers should supply strong evidence of successful computer science course delivery as well as a positive impact on student achievement.
 

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Is this for daycares and learning centers as well?
CS Promise Providers must deliver high school level courses. Eligible providers may include K-12 public schools, K-12 nonpublic schools, educational service centers (ESCs), for-profit organizations, nonprofit organizations, and higher education institutions.
 

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How will payment be provided to those participating in one of the Computer Science Promise course offerings?
State funding has not been allocated for this program.  Schools and districts will need to work with the approved providers for payment for participating students.

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Are approved providers obligated to offer all approved courses each year/semester?
There are no specific requirements specifying which courses must be offered.
 

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Can the provider submit several courses under a one-course code?
Yes, a provider could offer more than one course under a single course code. For each course, include subject code, a description of delivery, and a pacing guide or similar documentation showing course content and alignment to Ohio’s High School Learning Standards for Computer Science. 

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How would Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science be delivered using the CS Promise?
There is no specific subject code for Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science courses. Since AP Computer Science courses are programming courses, districts could use the following course subject code:

• 290200 Computer Programming
  This course includes the study and use of programming languages (e.g., C++, C#, Java, Python).

Districts can use the curriculum Education Management Information System (EMIS) Curriculum Element Record Field Number (CN310) found in EMIS Manual section 4.2 Course Master (CN) Record to record courses as AP.

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My organization has more than one course to submit. Do I need to fill out multiple applications?
Each organization will submit one application. In an additional attachment, include a document with subject code, a description of delivery, and a pacing guide or similar documentation showing course content and alignment to Ohio’s High School Learning Standards for Computer Science for each course a provider is applying to add to the list (See Appendix A). Make sure to show what college and career skills, including industry certification, students have an opportunity to earn as part of these courses. This information should be attached to the email when the application is submitted in addition to attaching the RFI Application template.

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Can a course completed under the CS Promise be used for Graduation Credit in Math, Science, or World Languages and Cultures?
Yes, all courses successfully completed under the CS Promise are for high school credit and can be used toward the graduation requirements and subject area requirements.

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How can a school use Credit Flexibility to deliver CS Promise courses?
Credit flexibility is locally customizable allowing for a variety of approaches to implementation. Every school district has a policy on credit flexibility which should be consulted in making this determination.

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