CS Principles Professional Learning Opportunity
URI is a Code.org Regional Partner and we are seeking educators who would like to teach Code.org's CS Principles curriculum in Rhode Island! This is a unique opportunity for teachers to attend a virtual Code.org week-long Summer 2024 workshop conducted by RI facilitators, and receive additional PD throughout the 2024/25 school year.
Successful completion of this PD qualifies you for the RIDE Computer Science Educator Endorsement.
Scholarship funding from CS4RI is anticipated in Summer 2024 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.
See full 2024/25 PD schedule for workshop dates.
Apply by May 15, 2024!
Application status updates will be sent via email by June 1, 2024.
College credit for High School Students
RI educators successfully completing this PD will become eligible to offer this course for concurrent enrollment!
CS Principles 2024/25 PD Schedule
URI offers one PD training for the 2024/25 school year. It is comprised of a 5-day virtual summer workshop, eight follow-up meetings (after school ~1.5 hrs) throughout the 2024/25 school year, and some additional online training. Those doing this PD must attend all sessions in this schedule. This program earns a total of 60 PLU hours.
| Topic | Date | Time | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Summer Workshop | July 22 - 26, 2024 | 8:30a - 4:30p each day | Virtual |
| Follow-up Workshop 1 | September 4, 2024 | 4:00p - 5:30p | Virtual |
| Follow-up Workshop 2 | October 2, 2024 | 4:00p - 5:30p | Virtual |
| Follow-up Workshop 3 | November 6, 2024 | 4:00p - 5:30p | Virtual |
| Follow-up Workshop 4 | December 4, 2024 | 4:00p - 5:30p | Virtual |
| Follow-up Workshop 5 | January 8, 2025 | 4:00p - 5:30p | Virtual |
| Follow-up Workshop 6 | February 5, 2025 | 4:00p - 5:30p | Virtual |
| Follow-up Workshop 7 | March 5, 2025 | 4:00p - 5:30p | Virtual |
| Follow-up Workshop 8 | April 2, 2025 | 4:00p - 5:30p | Virtual |
Note: All virtual workshops require live video conferencing. Meeting dates/times are subject to change - please check this page for updates.