Code.org

Mission:
Code.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to computer science education for students of all backgrounds, with a particular focus on increasing participation by women and underrepresented minorities. The organization believes that every child should have the opportunity to learn computer science, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status.

Services and Programs:

• Free Curriculum: Code.org designs and provides free, openly licensed computer science curriculum and tutorials for K-12 students. These resources are available online and translated into multiple languages to ensure global accessibility.
• Teacher Training: The organization offers training programs for teachers to help them effectively deliver computer science education in their classrooms, including partnerships with school districts to implement these programs at scale.
• Hour of Code: Code.org leads the global "Hour of Code" initiative, a one-hour introduction to computer science designed to demystify coding and show that anybody can learn the basics. This event is accessible to students and educators worldwide, including those in Louisa County and surrounding regions.
• Advocacy: Through the Code.org Advocacy Coalition, the organization works with corporations, nonprofits, and policymakers to expand and sustain access to K-12 computer science education at the federal and state levels, aiming to broaden participation and diversity in the field.
• International Partnerships: Code.org collaborates with over 100 international partners and works with ministries of education and global organizations to promote computer science education and policy change worldwide.
• Accessibility Commitment: The organization is committed to equity and access, actively working to remove barriers for students and educators with disabilities.

Who They Serve:

• K-12 students, teachers, and school districts globally, including those in Louisa County, VA, and surrounding areas.
• Special emphasis on underrepresented groups in computer science, such as women and minorities.

Eligibility:

• All curriculum and resources are freely available to any student, educator, or school district. There are no explicit eligibility restrictions for accessing online materials or participating in the Hour of Code.

Additional Information:

• Code.org is a registered 501(c)(3) public nonprofit organization.
• The organization’s technology is developed as open source, and all authored curriculum is licensed under Creative Commons for non-commercial use.
• Code.org’s work is supported by donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations.

Service Area:

• Code.org’s resources and programs are accessible online and available to residents of Louisa County, VA, as well as neighboring counties and regions.