Welcome TEALS volunteers! CodeHS is proud to support your work bringing high-quality computer science education to classrooms across the country. Below is a quick guide to help you navigate and utilize CodeHS resources effectively as a TEALS volunteer.
Getting Started with CodeHS
CodeHS is a comprehensive platform offering web-based curriculum, teacher tools, and professional development for teaching computer science at the middle and high school level. Many of our courses and tools are free and easy to access.
Create a Free Teacher Account
Sign up at codehs.com/signup/teacher to access free curriculum and tools.
Popular Courses for TEALS Classrooms
Whether you're supporting an introductory class or an advanced AP course, we’ve got you covered:
Free Teacher Tools on CodeHS
Even with a free account, teachers and volunteers have access to several powerful classroom tools:
Code Editor & Autograders – Instant student feedback on code
Quiz Bank – Pre-built assessments and review questions
Sandbox Mode – Create and share custom projects with students
Tips for TEALS Volunteers Using CodeHS
Paired Programming: Encourage it to help students learn collaboratively
Support Debugging: Use the editor to guide students through common bugs
Example Solutions: Available for most exercises with teacher access
Practice Problems: Reinforce learning with extra coding challenges
Still have questions? Contact our team at support@codehs.com to learn more!