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Whether you are new to teaching computer science or have experience teaching other CS courses, this professional development is designed to promote growth by providing space for you to become comfortable with curricular materials, CS content, and pedagogy. The program supports teachers with diverse teaching backgrounds as they prepare to teach either Computer Science Discoveries or Computer Science Principles (which can be taught as an AP course).
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- Computer Science Discoveries is an introductory computer science course that empowers students to create authentic artifacts and engage with computer science as a medium for creativity, communication, problem-solving, and fun. The curriculum is recommended for middle and high school students (grades 6-10) and can be taught either as a semester or full-year offering.
- Computer Science Principles (can be taught as an AP course) is a higher-level introductory course for 9th-12th grade students that introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science while challenging them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world. No computer science background is necessary for students and teachers.
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Summer Workshop
This is a 5-day, virtual workshop.
- Code.org Discoveries: June 21-25, 2021
- Code.org Principles: July 12-16, 2021
Questions? Email us at info@tulsastem.org
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Ongoing Support
Throughout the school year (Sept.-June)
- 4 sessions in your region (usually on Saturdays)
- Continued professional development and resources
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Computer Science Discoveries and Principles workshops are offered at no cost to most schools, through scholarships provided by Code.org and generous local funders. In general, you will qualify for a scholarship if:
- You are from a school with a minimum free and reduced lunch rate of 50% (non-rural) or 40% (rural),
- or have a minimum underrepresented minority student population of 50%,
- or you teach in a public school within a 50 mile radius of Tulsa.
For Oklahoma teachers who don’t meet the requirements to attend at no cost, the program is $500 per teacher, which is a discount of more than 80% off the national cost.
The program fee covers the full year-long program including your teaching materials, workshop supplies, 9 days of professional development. Upon completion of all program requirements, teachers will receive a stipend for 100% attendance and additional free classroom materials to implement unplugged lessons.
The curriculum, online student learning platform, and access to support from the teacher and Code.org community are available to all schools year-round.
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Registration will close when capacity is met.
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