Illinois

At Rex, we have matched Illinois’s vision with our own.

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 as it is a gateway to many opportunities.

Learning to code is comparable to learning reading, writing, and math for this generation. Rex makes this process easy and enjoyable for all!

Alabama is a STEM rich state.

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

At Rex, we have matched Illinois’s vision with our own.

State Of Illinois Requirements

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).

Did you know?

Illinois adopted new computer science standards in 2019.

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.