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Pre-Service CS Teacher Educator Professional Development Program

Format: Weekly 1.5 hour synchronous meetings

Program Outcomes:

By the end of the program, participants will:

Understand the context and need for CS in pre-service programs
Design a pre-service computer science program
Create an action plan to implement the program
Develop a network with other teacher educators in pre-service CS

Week of	Topic	Learning Goals	Guest Speakers, Activities, etc.
June 29	Overview of Pre-Service CS & Bringing Ed & CS Faculty Recording	Understand types of CS pre-service programs Identify potential models for local contexts Understand models of change Explore activities to generate enthusiasm & understanding of the need for K12 CS for all Identify key stakeholders in local context	Review CSTA Schools of Ed Case Studies Visions of CS activity Read CSTA Schools of Ed Journeys
July 6	K-8 Integration Register	Understand the CSTA K12 CS Standards (for students) Identify courses to which CS content could be added Explore activities to develop teacher candidate knowledge of CS practices and concepts Understand levels of integration	Example integrated CS lessons for technology, math, science, ELA, etc. courses
July 13	No sessions: CSTA - Sign up for the virtual conference! csteachers.org
July 20	CS Methods - Integrated & Standalone Register	Review CSTA Standards for CS Teachers Explore syllabi for methods courses (elementary, secondary and CS) Assess student CS knowledge & understanding	Review CSTA Schools of Ed Activities
July 27	Field Experiences Register	Identify goals for CS field experiences Review models for field experiences (e.g. how to adapt existing opportunities, where to find alternative opportunities) Observing and providing feedback	Read CSTA Schools of Ed Field Experiences Review CSTA observation rubric/tool and compare/contrast with school’s tool Watch videos (if available)
Aug 3	Wrap-Up Register	Share plans for programs Identify next steps and resources needed	Gallery walk of plans Complete evaluation form

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MCCE Factoids

If you care about computer science education in Maryland you should join the Maryland chapter of the CSTA (Computer Science Teacher's Association) to have a voice in advocating to bring opportunities to all Maryland students and joining opportunities to grow professionally.

Do you want to advocate for computer science in Maryland? Learn more at the Code.org advocacy site.

Maryland was in the top 5 of states for the number of Black Women Who Passed the AP CSP Exam in 2019.

The SANS Girls Go CyberStart overall winners for 2019: #1 Blair GirlsGo — Montgomery Blair High — Maryland and #2 PHS Girls Can Code — Poolesville High — Maryland; CONGRATS to ALL!

Dianne O'Grady-Cunniff, dogrady at usmd dot edu
Director, Maryland Center for Computing Education

Dr. Megean Garvin, mgarvin at usmd dot edu
Director of Research, Maryland Center for Computing Education

Maryland Center for Computing Education
3300 Metzerott Rd. Adelphi, MD 20783 http://cs4md.com
MCCE received initial support from the National Science Foundation, (MSP)2 Grant No. 0831970.

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