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The RISE Program

The RISE Program provides middle school students with hands-on coding instruction using Python, one of the leading programming languages in the technology industry. Participants develop foundational skills in coding, data science, and cybersecurity while earning a Python Coding Certification.

Why RISE

Program Highlights

Expert Instructors

Two highly skilled and trained program instructors provide daily evidence-based curriculum instruction to students in both English and Spanish.

Site Coordination

One Site Coordinator ensures daily operations run smoothly and partners with the Site Point of Contact.

Everything Included

All equipment and technology are included in each program — no additional costs for participants.

Python Certification

Every participant graduates with an official Python Coding Certification upon program completion.

Program Details

Other Details

Duration

8, 16, or 32 Week Intervals

Flexible engagement terms to fit your school's schedule.

Max Class Size

20 Students

Small class sizes ensure personalized attention for every learner.

Service Cost

Custom Pricing

Cost depends on sessions per week, location, virtual or in-person, number of students, and term of engagement.

Curriculum

What Students Learn

Introduction to Python programming fundamentals
Variables, data types, and operators
Control structures: conditionals and loops
Functions and modular code design
Data science basics with Python libraries
Cybersecurity fundamentals and best practices
Debugging and problem-solving strategies
Building real-world Python applications

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