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Code.org Expanded Learning

Ongoing Learning and Support

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The Code.org Expanded Learning Program was designed to provide ongoing support and community engagement for teachers that have already participated in the Code.org Workshops (CS Fundamentals), Professional Learning Programs (CS Discoveries or CS Principles), or AP Computer Science A.

Join us for a two-day, summer professional development experience created by a collective of Midwest Code.org Regional Partners. During this program, educators who previously participated in a CS Fundamentals workshop, or CS Discoveries or CS Principles Professional Learning Program will deepen their computer science pedagogy, explore additional facets of the CSD or CSP curriculum, reinforce their understanding, expand their confidence, and build community.

On the first day, teachers participate in a set of workshops to dig deeper into their chosen curriculum and explore the changes and modifications for the upcoming school year. The morning of the second day consists of a series of self-selected breakout sessions led by peer educators exploring a lesson, unit, or teaching practice. Then in the afternoon, teachers engage in a series of unconference sessions!

Join our Professional Development for Educators newsletter to learn more about registration for this and other programs when applications open!

Hear from Real Teachers

"When I first embarked on my journey into the world of computer science last summer, I was apprehensive and more than a little overwhelmed. I want to thank you for all that you have done to make this a rewarding and positive experience. I appreciate your patience, flexibility, enthusiasm, and commitment to bringing CS to ALL students."
Christine Bailey
Christine BaileyCS PD Week 2022 participant, Blessed Maria Asuunta Pallotta Catholic Middle School, Waterloo, Iowa
“I was very apprehensive about teaching computer science going into the training. The training not only gave me confidence in teaching computer science, but it helped show me how accessible it is to everyone. Computer science is way more than programming, it is teaching students how to think critically, creatively, and collaboratively.”
Rob C.
Rob C.CS PD Week 2019 participant, Spirit Lake, IA

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CS Discoveries

Engage your students with a wide lens on computer science by covering topics such as programming, physical computing, web development, design, and data. The course inspires students as they build their own websites, apps, games, and physical computing devices.
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CS Principles

Introduce your students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenge them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world. More than a traditional introduction to programming, it is a rigorous, engaging, and approachable course that explores many of the foundational ideas of computing so all students understand how these concepts are transforming the world we live in.
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AP Computer Science A

Guide students through learning object-oriented programming using Java. Students take on the role of software engineers, and practice skills that are used in the field. The Code.org curriculum for CSA is designed for any high school student who wishes to continue their computer science education after completing an introductory course such as Computer Science Discoveries (CSD) or Computer Science Principles (CSP).
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Custom PD

We can craft a custom professional development package with options tailored to your classroom and district.

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