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AI Literacy and Computer Science Education Funding in Pennsylvania

Curriculum requirements, funding sources, and how Forward Education helps schools meet state standards affordably.

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Executive Summary

Pennsylvania has 30 active funding programs for K-12 AI, computer science, and STEM education, supported by the state's CS and Design Thinking Standards adopted in 2022. With 500+ school districts, an estimated 1.7 million students, and major funders including Heinz Endowments, Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation, and the PDE STEM program, Pennsylvania offers educators a strong mix of state, federal, and private grant opportunities.

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AI in Curriculum StandardsSee standards alignment section below
AI-Specific LegislationCheck state DOE for current status
CS Graduation RequirementVaries by district
AI Teacher EndorsementSee state DOE certification frameworks
AI Task ForceCheck state DOE for current status
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Professional Development for AI and CS Education

Implementing AI literacy and computer science does not have to mean starting from scratch. Forward Education provides comprehensive professional development to help educators build confidence and competence.

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MicroChat Foundations Workshop

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Hands-on introduction to MicroChat and the micro:bit ecosystem. Teachers learn to run the core AI literacy lessons, facilitate student coding activities, and connect content to their state standards.

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On-Site AI Literacy Integration Training

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Full-day on-site training for district or school teams. Includes hands-on kit setup, lesson planning, standards crosswalk, and assessment strategy. Ideal for district-wide rollouts.

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