CS Discoveries Professional Learning Opportunity
URI is a Code.org Regional Partner and we are seeking teachers who would like to teach Code.org's CS Discoveries curriculum in Rhode Island! This is a unique opportunity to participate in a Code.org professional learning program offered as a URI fall course.
Successful completion of this PD qualifies you for the RIDE Computer Science Educator Endorsement.
Scholarship funding from CS4RI is anticipated in Spring 2025 for most teachers accepted into the program to attend the PD at no cost.
If there is a cost for PD, URI will notify you well before the start of the PD, and you will have the option to withdraw.
This PD is offered as a Spring Semester online course, including both synchronous virtual meeting times (evening) and asynchronous work on your own.
There is an option to receive 3 URI credits for this PD, but this option is not free; it requires paying URI tuition.
See the full Spring 2025 course schedule below for synchronous meeting times.
Apply by November 15, 2024!
Application status updates will be sent via email by December 1, 2024.
CS Discoveries Spring 2025 PD Schedule
URI is offering a PD training for the Spring 2025 semester. It is comprised of a 14-week online course, including both synchronous virtual meeting times (Thurs evenings 6-8:45pm) and asynchronous work on your own. Synchronous session meeting times are listed below - participants are expected to attend all sessions. This program earns a total of 120 PLU hours.
| Topic | Date | Time | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Jan 23, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:45pm | Virtual |
| Week 2 | Jan 30, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:45pm | Virtual |
| Week 3 | Feb 6, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:45pm | Virtual |
| Week 4 | Feb 13, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:45pm | Virtual |
| Week 5 | Feb 20, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:45pm | Virtual |
| Week 6 | Feb 27, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:45pm | Virtual |
| Week 7 | March 6, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:45pm | Virtual |
| Week 8 | March 20, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:45pm | Virtual |
| Week 9 | March 27, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:45pm | Virtual |
| Week 10 | April 3, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:45pm | Virtual |
| Week 11 | April 10, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:45pm | Virtual |
| Week 12 | April 17, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:45pm | Virtual |
| Week 13 | April 24, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:45pm | Virtual |
| Practicum | May 8 (tentative) | 6:00pm - 8:45pm | Virtual |
Note: All virtual workshops require live video conferencing. Meeting dates/times are subject to change - please check this page for updates.