Professional Development Opportunities
Summer 2023 Professional Development Sessions
Our summer professional development series will be hosted virtually with a blend of synchronous and asynchronous learning modules.
CS1: Introduction to Programming, Exploring Programming (formerly CS0), and AP CSP Learning Sessions are offered in a 17.5 - 21 hour Summer Training format.
College Programming and Computer Science (CPCS, formerly CS3) professional development will consist of two tracks - a Semester track for users who would like to complete the content by December 2023, and a Full-Year track that will wrap up in or around March 2024. These tracks will consist of both synchronous sessions and asynchronous content, culminating in the option to complete certification exercises and obtain CPCS Teacher Certification. More information about the CPCS PD model and teacher certification can be found here. If you're interested in participating, please reach out to Tim Barnes at tbarnes2@andrew.cmu.edu.
Interdisciplinary Programming (formerly CS2) and Creative Task Deep Dive Learning sessions will take place if there is justifiable interest in such content. Times will be announced closer to the session.
Signing up for PD - Step 1
Click here to fill out our Summer 2023 Professional Development Teacher Information FormNote: you MUST fill this form out before registering for Calendly Professional Development sessions below.
Signing up for PD - Step 2
Choose your preferred course(s) for your PD, a date, and sign up using the Calendly link.
Please note that all PD offerings’ timings are in the EDT time zone.
CS1: Introduction to Programming (Calendly Link)
This course is recommended for high school students who are getting an introduction to programming.
- June 20 - 22, 2023 (3 days, 21 hours)
- July 17 - 21, 2023 (5 days, 21 hours)
- August 8 - 10, 2023 (3 days, 21 hours)
Exploring Programming (formerly CS0) (Calendly Link)
This course is recommended for middle school students or those participating in after-school clubs or short high school courses.
- June 20 - 22, 2023 (3 days, 17.5 hours)
- July 18 - 20, 2023 (3 days, 17.5 hours)
- August 8 - 10, 2023 (3 days, 17.5 hours)
AP CSP (Calendly Link)
This course is recommended for high school students learning AP CSP.
- June 20 - 22, 2023 (3 days, 21 hours) [Optional 4th day for CT/test prep, +5 hours]
- July 17 - 21, 2023 (5 days, 21 hours) [CT/Test prep built in]
- August 8 - 10, 2023 (3 days, 21 hours) [Optional 4th day for CT/test prep, +5 hours]
College Programming and Computer Science (formerly CS3)
This course is recommended for high school students who have taken an introductory programming course (such as CS1) and are interested in getting a deeper dive into key programming and computer science topics.
*CMU college credit offered, and course includes a creative final project.
- June 27, 2023 (PD Kickoff, Calendly Link)
- Remaining Dates TBD. For more information about CPCS PD timelines, please visit this document. If you are interested in participating or have any questions, please email Tim Barnes at tbarnes2@andrew.cmu.edu.
Interdisciplinary Programming (formerly CS2)
- Dates TBD. Please complete the information form if you are interested. We will notify you as opportunities become available.
Creative Task Deep Dive
- Dates TBD. Please complete the information form if you are interested. We will notify you as opportunities become available.
Asynchronous Professional Development
In addition to these offerings, we have asynchronous professional development available through our Teacher Portal for all of our curricular offerings! (Asynchronous PD for College Programming and Computer Science is coming soon.) To access those offerings, please request a teacher account and then go to your Teacher Portal to the "Professional Development" tab. You will find pedagogy and unit recordings for our curriculum from previous professional developments.
Not a CMU CS Academy Teacher?
Large Groups
Are you looking for Professional Development for a large group? Email Tim Barnes at tbarnes2@andrew.cmu.edu for more information!
Previous Events
Interested to see what teachers have to say about our previous professional development events hosted by CMU CS Academy? Check out some infographics here!
