At Rex Academy, we are dedicated to building quality Computer Science education for all ages. Our core belief is that Computer Science should be available to all learners. Computer science is a gateway to many opportunities.
Learning to code is as important as read and write for this generation. Rex makes the process of teaching and learning Computer Science easy and enjoyable for all!
FEATURES
Browser-Based
Standards Aligned (Texas has K-12 Computer Science Standards)
Self-Paced
Integrated Code Editors and Virtual Machines
Auto-Grading
In Depth Analytics
Project-Based Curriculum
K-5 Common Core Aligned
STATE OF ILLINOIS REQUIREMENTS
Illinois is to adopt computer science education standards soon. The Illinois State Board of Education recently passed House Bill 2170 to announce that the state will be adopting K-12 computer science education standards. It is expected to be released in December 2021.
Source: Illinois Department of Education
Expected Illinois CS Education Requirement:
- By 2023-2024 school year, all high schools are required to offer computer science
- By 2022-2023 school year, entering 9th grade students are required to take a course on computer literacy (“computer literacy” is not yet defined).
- Districts are required to offer computer science literacy in the elementary and middle school settings.
Source: Illinois Department of Education
Current Landscape:
- Illinois does not yet provide dedicated funding for computer science (curriculum funding and professional development).
- They have yet to establish pathways to get teachers trained.
- Computer science will count towards math credit within the state’s high school graduation policy.
Source: Illinois Department of Education
DID YOU KNOW
Rex Academy Courses Aligned with Illinois Standards
World Class Tech Platform
CERTIFICATIONS PREPARATION BY REX
| Certification Name | Offered Through | Rex Preparation Class |
| Exam 98-381: Introduction to programming using Python | Microsoft | Intro. to Python |
| Exam 98-388: Introduction to programing using Java | Microsoft | Intro. to Java |
| Java SE 8 Programmer I (1Z0-808) | Oracle | Intro. to Java and AP Java |
| IT Fundamentals+ | CompTIA | IT Fundamentals |
| Exam 98-383 Introduction to Programming Using HTML and CSS | Microsoft | Web Design |
| Network+ | CompTIA | Networking |
| Security+ | CompTIA | Cybersecurity Level 1 and 2 |
| Certified Ethical Hacker | EC-Council | Cybersecurity Level 1 and 2 |
ADDITIONAL REX ALIGNMENTS
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