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California Schools Qualify

Use your Prop 28 funding for Computer Science

9 Dots teaches CS as a creative discipline — making your school AMS eligible. Most schools don't know this yet.

$70k+* per school
per year
+14,000
Students served
K–6
Grade levels
40+
LA schools
91%
Recommend
Prop 28 / AMS Eligible
California K–12 Only
Separate from operating budget
Accumulates over 3 years

How much Prop 28 funding does your school have?

California allocates ~$124/student + $84/FRPM student annually for arts education. 9 Dots qualifies because CS is taught as creative expression.

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0%
Estimated annual Prop 28 allocation
$0
Can accumulate over 3 years
External partnership allowance (20%)
$0
Maximum amount allowed for community arts organizations
Move the sliders above to see your school's estimated Prop 28 allocation.

Two ways to bring 9 Dots to your school

Teacher-led
Curriculum + Training
$15–20k / year

We train your teachers through 3 professional development sessions and provide full curriculum + platform access.

  • Covered by Prop 28
  • 3 PD sessions / year
  • Platform access included
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Facilitator-led
~$35k / year

An embedded 9 Dots instructor delivers 30 hours of in-school instruction — no teacher training needed.

  • Covered by Prop 28
  • 30 hrs on-site instruction
  • No teacher training needed

What educators are saying

My favorite part about working with 9 Dots has been watching my students grow their ability to develop written code and 21st century skills.

Mr. Chavarin
Mayo Elementary

I like that there is a brief lesson prior to students solving challenges. The hands-on time is wonderful and beneficial to the students.

Ms. Botello
Yorkdale Elementary

The students are always excited on 9 Dots days. Teachers say it supports student engagement. It aligns with district goals.

Ms. Condley
Roosevelt Elementary

Teachers and students look forward to Tuesdays because this is our coding day. It is a true asset to our educational program.

Ms. Pugh
McKinley Elementary

Our 9 Dots class coordinator, Jose Campos, is fantastic! He has a natural way of connecting with students and communicates clearly.

Mr. Baldwin
Sylvan Park Elementary

My coding coordinator (Chris) is very knowledgeable and works exceptionally well with my students. It is a pleasure to have him teach.

Ms. Rosales
Jefferson Elementary

My favorite part about working with 9 Dots has been watching my students grow their ability to develop written code and 21st century skills.

Mr. Chavarin
Mayo Elementary

I like that there is a brief lesson prior to students solving challenges. The hands-on time is wonderful and beneficial to the students.

Ms. Botello
Yorkdale Elementary

The students are always excited on 9 Dots days. Teachers say it supports student engagement. It aligns with district goals.

Ms. Condley
Roosevelt Elementary

Teachers and students look forward to Tuesdays because this is our coding day. It is a true asset to our educational program.

Ms. Pugh
McKinley Elementary

Our 9 Dots class coordinator, Jose Campos, is fantastic! He has a natural way of connecting with students and communicates clearly.

Mr. Baldwin
Sylvan Park Elementary

My coding coordinator (Chris) is very knowledgeable and works exceptionally well with my students. It is a pleasure to have him teach.

Ms. Rosales
Jefferson Elementary

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* $70k+ represents an estimated average site allocation. Actual funding depends on total site enrollment and FRPM percentages.

** Prop 28 requires that at least 80% of funds be spent on staffing. The remaining 20% is the maximum allowed for external partnerships, training, materials, and supplies. Learn more at the CDE website.