Summer CS PD for High School 2020
Most sessions are offered at both Salisbury University in Salisbury, MD the week of July 6-10 and Hood College in Frederick, MD the week of July 20-24. 8:30-4. Teacher stipends may be offered to attendees who are approved, through their local school system.
| Code.org CS Discoveries - full course | Computer Science Discoveries is an introductory computer science course for 6 - 10th grade students. Mapped to CTSA standards, the course takes a wide lens on computer science by covering topics such as problem-solving, programming, physical computing, user-centered design, and data, while inspiring students as they build their own websites, apps, animations, games, and physical computing systems. This course is also known in Maryland as FOCS. (5 days M-F with 4 follow-up sessions during the school year. ) | Register |
| CS Discoveries Units 3-4 | Computer Science Discoveries is an introductory computer science course for 6 - 10th grade students. Mapped to CTSA standards, the course takes a wide lens on computer science. This workshop focuses on the programming and design process used in Units 3-4. (4 days M-Th) | Register |
| Java programming full course | Use the highly-regarded new, free CS Awesome curriculum to support teaching Java and AP(R) CS-A. The first 2 days (M-T) focus on learning basic Java skills for those who are new to the programming language. The next 3 days (W-F) focus on Java as it is used in the AP(R) course. Access the free curriculum to get started and see what creative projects are available.(5 days M-F) | Register |
| Introduction to Java | Use the highly-regarded new, free CS Awesome curriculum to support teaching Java and AP(R) CS-A. The first 2 days (M-T) focus on learning basic Java skills for those who are new to the programming language. Access the free curriculum to get started and see what creative projects are available.(2 days M-T) | Register |
| AP(R) CS-A Java | Have you already been introduced to the Java programming language? Use the highly-regarded new, free CS Awesome curriculum to support teaching Java and AP(R) CS-A. This 3 days (W-F) session focuses on Java as it is used in the AP(R) course. Access the free curriculum to get started and see what creative projects are available.(3 days W-F) | Register |
| AP(R) CS-A Java UPDATES | Do you already teach AP(R) CS-A Java? Come for this one day update on successful strategies for engaging students, projects to prepare for AP(R) and updates to the College Board test and materials. (1 day F) | Register |
| Python Programming | Do you teach an introductory programming class? Do you want to make your AP(R) CS-Principles content more challenging? Learn about the Carnegie Mellon free, interactive system for teaching Python. ( 3 days W-F) | Register |
| AP(R) CS-Principles UPDATES | The exam is changing in 2021 for AP(R) CS-Principles. Come for this two-day update on successful strategies for engaging students, projects to prepare for AP(R) and updates to the College Board test and materials. (2 days M-T) | Register |
| School counselors | This workshop by counselors for counselors focuses on an understanding of the disciplines and career awareness in computing and cyber. Developed by NCWIT, Counselors 4 Computing is a national program to broaden the diversity of students in technology. (1 day W) | registration coming |
| Praxis prep | If you have already taught at least one section of computer science and are interested in the add-on endorsement to teach CS by taking the Praxis test. Attend our | Apply and register |
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