Bold Idea Wiki
Welcome to the Bold Idea Wiki!
This is a place to find curriculum guides, mentor and student resources, activities for the classroom, and many other helpful links. Can't find what you need? Use the search feature in the top right corner - if you still can't find it, reach out to Bold Idea staff.
Looking for Volunteer Resources?
Volunteer Role Explanation and Resources: Click one of the buttons below to access resources related directly to your role on the Bold Idea team.
Program info: Click which Bold Idea program you are volunteering with.
Course information:
About Bold Idea
Bold Idea is a Dallas-based education non-profit organization that helps students discover computer science and prepare for 21st-century careers in technology and engineering. Our mission is to help students discover computer science through hands-on learning and mentoring by industry professionals, building critical thinking skills and equipping students to succeed in the careers of the future. Our students—equipped with crucial interpersonal and technical skills—are better prepared for the careers of the digital future, can compete for higher-paying jobs, and gain increased economic potential. We partner with Dallas ISD and North Texas companies to create more equitable access to computer science education and ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn computer science - no matter their race, ethnicity, age, family income, or zip code. Founded in 2015, Bold Idea has served over 300 students in 1st - 12th grades to date.
Mission
Bold Idea helps students discover computer science through hands-on learning and mentoring by industry professionals, building critical thinking skills, and equipping students to succeed in the careers of the future.
Vision
Bold Idea guides students through High School, putting them on a path to careers or college fields of study in computer science, technology, or engineering.
Outcomes
Bold Idea’s mission and long-term goals are students executing their bold ideas as a team through the power of technology. We also measure student outcomes - or how the student changes as a result of our program.
Volunteer Roles
Team Captain
is responsible for the smooth operation and program quality of their assigned site.
Mentors
develop positive relationships with students as they build computer science and problem-solving skills through hands-on computing projects. Learn more about
mentoring
, including pro tips.
Teacher Liaison
are responsible for managing the smooth operation and communication with students at Bold Idea's in school after programs in DISD school sites.
Bold Idea Programs
IdeaSpark Coding Club
A weekly after-school club during the academic year that lasts 28 weeks(14 weeks in the fall and 14 weeks in the spring). Students work with mentors from their club's partner company(ies) and complete badges in their learning pathways or other badge opportunities related to skill and career growth. Clubs are grouped based on the students ages and grade levels. Some clubs are located in schools in DISD and others are located either online or at companies or other community locations.
IdeaSpark Coding Camp
A twice-weekly summer camp program that lasts 7 weeks during summer vacation. Students sign up for specific courses or curriculum and work with mentors either online or at a community location. Camps are open to students that are involved in clubs during the school year or new students to Bold Idea.