Page County Presents Computer Science Professional Learning
Join us for an exhilarating two-day conference, hosted in collaboration with Page County, where educators will explore the integration of Computer Science into K-8 classrooms, scaling new heights of engagement and excitement. Dive into hands-on workshops, choose your own adventure, and earn up to 5 PD hour each day while discovering innovative tools and methodologies to propel student learning forward.
Description
Join us for an immersive two-day conference, presented in collaboration with Page County, where educators will embark on an exciting journey to revolutionize their teaching practices by integrating Computer Science seamlessly into K-12 classrooms. Through hands-on workshops, interactive discussions, and educator-led sessions, participants will discover innovative strategies to enhance student engagement and foster a deeper understanding of Computer Science concepts.
Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to revolutionize your teaching practice, inspire your students, and join us on an unforgettable adventure in computer science education! Reserve your spot today!
Lunch will not be provided during these free courses BUT two food trucks will be on site to fill up your tummies after your morning adventure. The El Amigo food truck will offer delicious Mexican food and the Broke Down BBQ truck will offer the usual suspects along with burgers.
Schedule
June 25
9am - 3pm
Trailblaze CodeVA: Summiting Mountains with Computer Science Integration
Unleash the power of adventure in education by integrating Computer Science into your lessons—it's not just about meeting SOL requirements; it's about scaling new heights of engagement and excitement. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the computer science conceptual strands and focus on methods to help identify overlapping topics and concepts. Through this course, educators will design integrated lessons for their classroom using CodeVA's Computer Science Integration Guide and explore pre-made lessons with our facilitators skilled at integrating Computer Science into their own K-8th grade classrooms. You will receive 5 Recertification points after completing the session.
June 26
9am - 3pm
New Tools from the Trail Angel: CodeVA's Learning Bytes
Looking for new tools to help your students climb to new heights? Come join CodeVA on a choose your own adventure day. You will be able to choose one topic for the morning and one for the afternoon. You will receive 5 Recertification points after completing the session. Session topics include:
- Computer Science Unplugged (9am - 11am)
- Backward Design (9am - 11am)
- Storytelling with Twine (1pm - 3pm)
- Cybersecurity, Ciphers and Puzzles. (1pm - 3pm)
Please only register for one morning session and one afternoon session.
Audience
Educators from all K-12 grade levels and content areas, as well as any staff supporting student learning.
Knowledge Level
This professional learning is appropriate for all, regardless of computer science knowledge or experience.
Registration Notes
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.