Launching Computer Science

Participants will explore the Virginia Computer Science Standards of Learning and learn how to connect the CS SOLs to the 5 C’s (communication, creative thinking, collaboration, critical thinking and citizenship) and the Virginia Profile of a Graduate. Participants will also gain practical, hands-on experience with entry level computer science tools.

• Relate computer science standards to current subject areas and find ways to make connections between the curricula
• Investigate what computer science is and how CS can equip our students for problem solving in a technology filled world.
• Examine current practices and identify where modifications can be made to include more computer science vocabulary and skills.
• Create student-facing unplugged activities for exploring CS concepts

Educators from grades K-8 and all content areas, as well as any staff supporting student learning.

Beginner - Participating educators need no knowledge or experience with the CS SOLs or CS content.

CodeVA professional learning is free for Virginia and DC public school educators, preservice students and educators, and Dept. of Defense Education Activity teachers.

Tuition applies to all out of state and private school educators. You can find out tuition costs HERE. 

Please note that you must have an approved VA Public School or DC Public School email domain to register. If you are not seeing a register button, it is due to one of the following reasons:

1. Your email is not all lowercase

2. Your email domain is not approved

3. Your profile is incomplete (a completed customer profile is required for registration).

If you are having trouble registering, please use this document to make sure you have completed all the necessary steps.

Pre-service teachers and educators should email educators@codevirginia.com for a waiver to register.

Those wishing to pay the tuition costs should email educators@codevirginia.org to be invoiced. CodeVA only accepts credit card payments at this time.