California Esports Programs for K12 Schools

We are proud to support California esports leagues and academic programs. The United States Academic Esports League (USAEL) is the perfect choice for K12 schools that are looking to build esports programs or have established teams that want to join a national esports league.

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Resource for California Academic Esports

California League of Educators (CLE)

California League of Educators (CLE)

CLE offers professional development for educators by educators and responsive solutions to the systemic challenges facing schools in California.

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An Academic Esports Program Tailored to Different Grade Bands

Elementary School
Middle School
High School

Age-Appropriate Competition Titles

California elementary schools have access to the following game titles for league play:

Minecraft logo
Chess.com logo
Rocket League logo
Mario Kart Logo
Madden Logo
FIFA Logo

Academic Curriculum Overview

By joining the United States Academic Esports League, you will have access to the following curricula made for elementary schools.

Pathway Esports

Students and teachers alike learn everything they need to start and run a competitive esports team at their school.

Grades 3-12
Recommended

Artificial Intelligence Essentials

Prepare students for a world changed by AI with our hands-on AI Essentials course.

Grades 6-12

Career Explorations in Esports

Students explore a variety of high-paying professions inside the dynamic, multi-billion dollar industry of esports.

Grades 6-12

Esports Broadcasting

In this hands-on course, students explore broadcasting fundamentals and learn both technical and soft skills needed to start their own streams.

Grades 6-12
Project-Based

Esports Business

Students learn entrepreneurship and small business concepts through the esports and gaming industry, aligned with the Certiport ESB certification.

Grades 6-12
Earns Certification

Introduction to Web Development

Students use HTML and CSS to design, create, and breathe life into visually appealing web pages from scratch.

Grades 3-12
Project-Based

Introduction to Game Development

Students with no prior coding experience learn how to conceptualize, design and build their very own game using JavaScript.

Grades 6-12
Project-Based

Introduction to Computer Science

Introduce your students to computer science with this project-based Python course.

Grades 6-12
Project-Based

AI in Esports

Elevate your students' understanding of AI with a unique afterschool experience that combines the excitement of academic esports with hands-on learning.

Grades 6-12

GamerMath™

Students and teachers alike learn everything they need to start and run a competitive esports team at their school.

Grades 3-8

Age-Appropriate Competition Titles

California middle schools have access to the following game titles for league play:

Super Smash Bros Logo
Fortnite logo
Rocket League logo
League of Legends logo
Madden Logo
FIFA Logo
Overwatch logo

Academic Curriculum Overview

By joining the United States Academic Esports League, you will have access to the following curricula made for middle schools.

Pathway Esports

Students and teachers alike learn everything they need to start and run a competitive esports team at their school.

Grades 3-12
Recommended

Artificial Intelligence Essentials

Prepare students for a world changed by AI with our hands-on AI Essentials course.

Grades 6-12

Career Explorations in Esports

Students explore a variety of high-paying professions inside the dynamic, multi-billion dollar industry of esports.

Grades 6-12

Esports Broadcasting

In this hands-on course, students explore broadcasting fundamentals and learn both technical and soft skills needed to start their own streams.

Grades 6-12
Project-Based

Esports Business

Students learn entrepreneurship and small business concepts through the esports and gaming industry, aligned with the Certiport ESB certification.

Grades 6-12
Earns Certification

Introduction to Web Development

Students use HTML and CSS to design, create, and breathe life into visually appealing web pages from scratch.

Grades 3-12
Project-Based

Introduction to Game Development

Students with no prior coding experience learn how to conceptualize, design and build their very own game using JavaScript.

Grades 6-12
Project-Based

Introduction to Computer Science

Introduce your students to computer science with this project-based Python course.

Grades 6-12
Project-Based

AI in Esports

Elevate your students' understanding of AI with a unique afterschool experience that combines the excitement of academic esports with hands-on learning.

Grades 6-12

GamerMath™

Students and teachers alike learn everything they need to start and run a competitive esports team at their school.

Grades 3-8

Age-Appropriate Competition Titles

California high schools have access to the following game titles for league play:

Super Smash Bros Logo
Fortnite logo
Rocket League logo
League of Legends logo
Madden Logo
FIFA Logo
Overwatch logo

Academic Curriculum Overview

By joining the United States Academic Esports League, you will have access to the following curricula made for high schools.

Pathway Esports

Students and teachers alike learn everything they need to start and run a competitive esports team at their school.

Grades 3-12
Recommended

Artificial Intelligence Essentials

Prepare students for a world changed by AI with our hands-on AI Essentials course.

Grades 6-12

Career Explorations in Esports

Students explore a variety of high-paying professions inside the dynamic, multi-billion dollar industry of esports.

Grades 6-12

Esports Broadcasting

In this hands-on course, students explore broadcasting fundamentals and learn both technical and soft skills needed to start their own streams.

Grades 6-12
Project-Based

Esports Business

Students learn entrepreneurship and small business concepts through the esports and gaming industry, aligned with the Certiport ESB certification.

Grades 6-12
Earns Certification

Introduction to Web Development

Students use HTML and CSS to design, create, and breathe life into visually appealing web pages from scratch.

Grades 3-12
Project-Based

Introduction to Game Development

Students with no prior coding experience learn how to conceptualize, design and build their very own game using JavaScript.

Grades 6-12
Project-Based

Introduction to Computer Science

Introduce your students to computer science with this project-based Python course.

Grades 6-12
Project-Based

AI in Esports

Elevate your students' understanding of AI with a unique afterschool experience that combines the excitement of academic esports with hands-on learning.

Grades 6-12

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