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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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Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles (APCSP)
30PD hours

Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles (APCSP)

30 hours

Free

AP Computer Science Principles is a college-level high school CS course that covers the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges students to explore how computing and technology can impact the world. This professional learning course prepares educators to teach this class to 9-12th grade students using the Code.org AP CSP curriculum, providing a primer to the course content and the AP exam.

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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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CS for CTE
80PD hours

CS for CTE

80 hours

Free

The "CS for CTE: Endorsement, Expertise, Empowerment" grant-funded initiative is a year-long program aimed at providing educators with the necessary resources to deepen their understanding and technical skills in computer science. This APPLICATION is for high school educators who would like to prepare for the Virginia Computer Science PRAXIS exam, enabling them to achieve a Virginia CS endorsement.

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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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Advanced Placement Computer Science A (APCSA)
30PD hours

Advanced Placement Computer Science A (APCSA)

30 hours

Free

Learn how to implement the Code.org AP Computer Science A curriculum, which focuses on broadening participation in college-level CS coursework through accessible CS learning with Java.

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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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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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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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