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Launching Computer Science Asynchronous Modules
6PD hours

Launching Computer Science Asynchronous Modules

6 hours

Free

Launching Computer Science will prepare educators to include computer science standards into their regular curriculum.

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Computer Science Integration Asynchronous Modules
6PD hours

Computer Science Integration Asynchronous Modules

6 hours

Free

Computer Science Integration will help teachers explore Computer Science and learn how to integrate the VA CS SOLs into core curriculum with students.

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Computer Science Coaching
18PD hours

Computer Science Coaching

18 hours

Free

Computer Science Coaching is designed for teachers and instructional leaders and prepares them to lead professional development about the Computer Science SOLs.

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Middle School Elective: Computer Science Discoveries
30PD hours

Middle School Elective: Computer Science Discoveries

30 hours

Free

Middle School Elective: Computer Science Discoveries prepares educators to teach the Code.org elective Computer Science Discoveries by unpacking the modules they will use in the classroom while developing a deeper understanding of computer science and computational thinking.

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Middle School Elective: Computer Science Discoveries Part 2
24PD hours

Middle School Elective: Computer Science Discoveries Part 2

24 hours

Free

Middle School Elective (CSD) Part II further prepares educators to teach the Code.org elective Computer Science Discoveries by unpacking the last four modules while developing a deeper understanding of computer science and computational thinking.

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Computer Science Foundations: Exploring Computer Science
30PD hours

Computer Science Foundations: Exploring Computer Science

30 hours

Free

Computer Science Foundations introduces educators to the Exploring Computer Science (ECS) curriculum. ECS is a full-year introductory computer science course that prepares high school students for future study in a variety of computer science domains, including cybersecurity, web design, and networking. ECS is funded by the National Science Foundation.

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Programming Using Scratch I
18PD hours

Programming Using Scratch I

18 hours

Free

Programming Using Scratch I introduces educators to the Scratch programming tool and block-based programming, basic understanding of programming concepts, and understand best practices for integrating programming into K-8 classrooms.

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Programming Using Scratch II
18PD hours

Programming Using Scratch II

18 hours

Free

Programming Using Scratch II builds upon participant's knowledge of Scratch programming tools and concepts as well as introduce and expand their knowledge on using variables, operators, sensing blocks, and My Blocks within the programming platform.

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Programming Using Python I
18PD hours

Programming Using Python I

18 hours

Free

Programming Using Python I introduces educators to introductory Python coding principles tools and resources, expanding their knowledge of how to code and how to teach coding to novice CS students.

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Programming Using Python II
18PD hours

Programming Using Python II

18 hours

Free

This course builds upon participants' prior knowledge of the Python coding language, tools, and concepts, covering functions with parameters and return values, lists/dictionaries, and iteration.

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Project GUTS: Growing Up Thinking Scientifically
30PD hours

Project GUTS: Growing Up Thinking Scientifically

30 hours

Free

Project Growing Up Thinking Scientifically (GUTS) is a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) program for middle school students serving schools and districts nationally. Growing up thinking scientifically means learning to look at the world and ask questions, develop answers to the questions through scientific inquiry, and design solutions to their problems.

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Programming Using Java
18PD hours

Programming Using Java

18 hours

Free

Programming with Java introduces educators to the Java coding language through hands-on, creative programming using the Processing framework.

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AI Basics Learning Byte
2PD hours

AI Basics Learning Byte

2 hours

Free

These quick "bytes" explore compute science concepts, pedagogical strategies and resources to support computer science integration at every skill, content and grade level.

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Launching Computer Science
6PD hours

Launching Computer Science

6 hours

Free

Launching Computer Science will prepare educators to include computer science standards into their regular curriculum.

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Computer Science Coaching Asynchronous Modules
18PD hours

Computer Science Coaching Asynchronous Modules

18 hours

Free

Computer Science Coaching is designed for teachers and instructional leaders and prepares them to lead professional development about the Computer Science SOLs.

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Computer Science Integration
6PD hours

Computer Science Integration

6 hours

Free

Computer Science Integration helps teachers explore the Computer Science Standards of Learning and learn how to best integrate them into other content areas with students.

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Coaching Learning Byte
2PD hours

Coaching Learning Byte

2 hours

Free

These quick "bytes" explore compute science concepts, pedagogical strategies and resources to support computer science integration at every skill, content and grade level.

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Coaching: Giving Feedback for Integrated Lessons Learning Byte
2PD hours

Coaching: Giving Feedback for Integrated Lessons Learning Byte

2 hours

Free

These quick "bytes" explore compute science concepts, pedagogical strategies and resources to support computer science integration at every skill, content and grade level.

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Coding Projects Share-a-thon Learning Byte
2PD hours

Coding Projects Share-a-thon Learning Byte

2 hours

Free

These quick "bytes" explore compute science concepts, pedagogical strategies and resources to support computer science integration at every skill, content and grade level.

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Culturally Relevant and Responsive Teaching in CS Learning Byte
2PD hours

Culturally Relevant and Responsive Teaching in CS Learning Byte

2 hours

Free

These quick "bytes" explore compute science concepts, pedagogical strategies and resources to support computer science integration at every skill, content and grade level.

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Cybersecurity, Ciphers, and Puzzles Learning Byte
2PD hours

Cybersecurity, Ciphers, and Puzzles Learning Byte

2 hours

Free

These quick "bytes" explore compute science concepts, pedagogical strategies and resources to support computer science integration at every skill, content and grade level.

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Data Science Everyday Learning Byte
2PD hours

Data Science Everyday Learning Byte

2 hours

Free

These quick "bytes" explore compute science concepts, pedagogical strategies and resources to support computer science integration at every skill, content and grade level.

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Exploring Computer Science Careers Learning Byte
2PD hours

Exploring Computer Science Careers Learning Byte

2 hours

Free

These quick "bytes" explore compute science concepts, pedagogical strategies and resources to support computer science integration at every skill, content and grade level.

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Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Computer Science Learning Byte
2PD hours

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Computer Science Learning Byte

2 hours

Free

These quick "bytes" explore compute science concepts, pedagogical strategies and resources to support computer science integration at every skill, content and grade level.

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Using Game Design to Teach Coding Learning Byte
2PD hours

Using Game Design to Teach Coding Learning Byte

2 hours

Free

These quick "bytes" explore compute science concepts, pedagogical strategies and resources to support computer science integration at every skill, content and grade level.

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Using Unplugged to Boost Plugged Integration Learning Byte
2PD hours

Using Unplugged to Boost Plugged Integration Learning Byte

2 hours

Free

These quick "bytes" explore compute science concepts, pedagogical strategies and resources to support computer science integration at every skill, content and grade level.

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Backward Design for Computer Science Integration Learning Byte
2PD hours

Backward Design for Computer Science Integration Learning Byte

2 hours

Free

These quick "bytes" explore compute science concepts, pedagogical strategies and resources to support computer science integration at every skill, content and grade level.

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Introduction to Google CS First

Introduction to Google CS First

3 hours

Free

Google CS First is a ready-to-teach computer science curriculum for elementary and middle school students.

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What is Computer Science? Learning Byte
2PD hours

What is Computer Science? Learning Byte

1-2 hours

Free

What is Computer Science introduces the importance of teaching computer science in Virginia K-12 schools.

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What is Integration? Learning Byte
2PD hours

What is Integration? Learning Byte

1-3 hours

Free

What is Integration? will help teachers explore computer science and learn how to integrate the VA CS SOLs into core curriculum with students.

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Computer Science Unplugged
2PD hours

Computer Science Unplugged

1-3 hours

Free

These quick "bytes" explore compute science concepts, pedagogical strategies and resources to support computer science integration at every skill, content and grade level.

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Curriculum Writing Workshop

Curriculum Writing Workshop

Adaptable

Free

Curriculum Writing Workshop are designed to help participants develop skills in creating or modifying computer science (CS) lessons that are aligned with Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) CS K-8 Standards of Learning.

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Micro Session #1: What is Computer Science?

Micro Session #1: What is Computer Science?

1 hour

Free

Micro Session #1 gives participants an opportunity to explore the definition and examples of computer science.

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Micro Session #2: Overview of the Computer Science Standards

Micro Session #2: Overview of the Computer Science Standards

1 hour

Free

Micro Session #2 gives participants an opportunity to explore strands of the Virginia Computer Science standards.

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Micro Session #4: Unplugged and Plugged Integration

Micro Session #4: Unplugged and Plugged Integration

1 hour

Free

Micro Session #4 gives participants an opportunity to explore CS content and lessons with both unplugged and plugged integration into other content areas.

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Micro Session #3: Intentional Integration

Micro Session #3: Intentional Integration

1 hour

Free

Micro Session #3 gives participants an opportunity to explore the curriculum frameworks and lessons aligned to integrating the Virginia Computer Science standards.

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Increasing Indigenous Representation and Presence in Computer Science

Increasing Indigenous Representation and Presence in Computer Science

5 hours

Free

This course will support teachers in approaching lessons in a culturally responsive way that acknowledges the systemic erasure of Indigenous people in America and supports a CS for All approach.

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Twine for Educators
20PD hours

Twine for Educators

20 hours

Free

This asynchronous course allows educators to explore the Twine platform for interactive storytelling and consider how to apply it in their classroom.​​

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K-8 Computer Science Coaching Asynchronous
18PD hours

K-8 Computer Science Coaching Asynchronous

18 hours

Free

Computer Science Coaching is designed for teachers and instructional leaders and prepares them to lead professional development about the Computer Science SOLs.

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