Computational Thinking Integration Project: Michigan (CTIP Michigan)
MI Program Overview
Project Tomorrow began our work in Michigan schools in the 2022-2023 school year with the advent of the Computational Thinking Integration Project (CTIP). By utilizing a “train the instructional coach” model, a cohort of existing K-8 instructional coaches completed professional learning experiences to support classroom teachers in the integration of computational thinking (CT) concepts across the curriculum.
In 2023, our work in Michigan expanded with the support of the Michigan Department of Education and the passage of the Section 99b grant for Educator PD for Computer Science (CS) and Computational Thinking (CT). This initiative provided funds for over 50 schools and districts to provide professional learning and support for Computational Thinking in classrooms across the state.
Our model is centered on the acknowledgement of individual educator’s personal and professional journeys, and supporting their needs as they grow in their use of Computational Thinking (CT) in their instructional practices. While CT concepts are universally applicable, we know that students, teachers, and school communities are each unique and require individualized support in mastering new practices.
In teaching CT concepts and vocabulary to students, we go intentionally slow at first, so that we can go fast later
CTIP Participant, 2024
This project is a new model of our very successful BETR-CT Project which we have been implementing in New York City schools since 2020. The CTIP model leverages the same research foundation, key program components and TRAACT teacher readiness tools as developed for the BETR-CT Project to impact teacher effectiveness and student outcomes.
For additional information regarding the CTIP in Michigan, please contact Katie Marchionna at kmarchionna@tomorrow.org.
