Professional Development

CSAwesome PD Options

CSAwesome PD is offered in four lengths and can be completed either online or hybrid (a mix of face-to-face and online). Support from a PD Facilitator that is experienced with teaching CSAwesome is provided during the PD and throughout the academic year. 

College Board Workshops and Summer Institutes: 

The College Board offers AP CSA specific training (either one day or 30 hours) for teachers preparing to teach the AP CSA course. Teachers may decide to attend a College Board Workshop or Summer Institute training and/or attend a CSAwesome PD. Attending both is encouraged, but not required. Learn more at https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/professional-development/workshops-summer-institutes

Cost

In some cases, grant funding may be available to help cover the cost of teacher participation in the CSAwesome PD. See our Funding page for more information on how you can attend a PD for FREE. If applying for funding, please wait to receive a decision from the team before registering.

Group and Partnership rates are also available. Email inquiries to info@csawesome.org.

Information about our refund and cancellation policy and procedures can be found here.

Credentials Offered

CSAwesome acknowledges the achievement of every teacher who completes the PD program by awarding the following:

Want to know more about the PD expectations and what is required to earn a certificate? Read more here.

NOTE: Due to COVID-19 and institution closings, credit card payments are preferred at this time. Please have this information available before completing registration. Questions? Contact info@csawesome.org

Spring 2023  | What's Next? Webinar  | 03/28/2023 6:30 PM ET/5:30 PM CT

Join the National Center for CS Education (NCCSE) team and special guests for a FREE webinar on Tuesday, March 28th at 6:30 PM ET/5:30 PM CT. We will share a preview of opportunities that are available to you for the 2023-24 academic year, including a preview of Runestone Academy and the FREE e-books that are available (including Mobile CSP and CSAwesome). 

Register to attend.

Summer 2023  | California Summer of CS | 06/12/2023 - 07/28/2023, week of July 4th off

This opportunity is open to California educators only who are planning to teach AP Computer Science A with CSAwesome in the 2023-24 academic year.

Extended PD: June 12-July 28, 2023 with the week of July 4th off plus monthly workshops during the 2023-24 academic year

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Register via https://www.seasonsofcs.org/ by May 10, 2023. May 24, 2023

Summer 2023 | 06/20/2023 - 08/06/2023 | New to Java Extended PD 

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Summer 2023 | 07/10/2023 - 08/06/2023 | Experienced with Java Immersion PD 

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Summer 2023  | 07/17/2023 - 07/21/2023 | Pathfinders PD

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Register via Eventbrite 

Note: U.S. public high school teachers can apply to attend for FREE via the Pathfinders Online Institute. Visit www.csawesome.org/pathfinders for more information.

Summer 2023 |  07/29/2023 | Institute (Short PD) | 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM ET

Who: Experienced AP CSA educators who have taught AP CSA more than 3 years and are experienced Java programmers

What: Introduction to using the CSAwesome e-book on Runestone academy including how to access the lesson plans/teaching materials and training on using inclusive CS teaching strategies

Time Commitment: 6 hours virtual in one day

Cost:  $250/educator (includes academic year support)

Register via Eventbrite 

Summer 2023 | 08/01/2023 and 08/03/2023 | Institute (Short PD) | 6:00 - 9:00 PM ET

Who: Experienced AP CSA educators who have taught AP CSA more than 3 years and are experienced Java programmers

What: Introduction to using the CSAwesome e-book on Runestone academy including how to access the lesson plans/teaching materials and training on using inclusive CS teaching strategies

Time Commitment: 6 hours virtual split over 2 nights

Cost:  $250/educator (includes academic year support)

Register via Eventbrite 

Summer 2023 | 08/05/2023 and 08/19/2023  | NCCSE Mini PD - Runestone Instructor Dashboard | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET

Interactive and hands-on training via Zoom for instructors looking to get familiar with using the Runestone Academy Instructor Dashboard. Participants can register for the BASICS only, the ADVANCED only, or both. 

Time Commitment: 2-4 hours virtual

Cost:  $25-50/educator (academic year support not included). Certificate of completion available upon request.

Register via Eventbrite 

Fall 2023 | 09/09/2023 and 09/23/2023  | NCCSE Mini PD - Runestone Instructor Dashboard | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET

Interactive and hands-on training via Zoom for instructors looking to get familiar with using the Runestone Academy Instructor Dashboard. Participants can register for the BASICS only, the ADVANCED only, or both. 

Time Commitment: 2-4 hours virtual

Cost:  $25-50/educator (academic year support not included). Certificate of completion available upon request.

Register via Eventbrite 

Fall 2023: College of St. Scholastica EDU 6730: Programming and Teaching Java

An Online Graduate Course part of the Certificate in Computer Science Education program at the College of St. Scholastica. Participating teachers can sign up as a non-degree seeking student. Note: CSP as a first requirement is waived if you have taught CS A before.

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Winter 2024 | NCCSE Mini-PD - Breaking Down FRQs

When: TBA

Time commitment: 4 hours 

About: This mini-PD will be interactive and hands-on via Zoom. Join an experienced CSAwesome teacher and AP reader for a walkthrough of the AP CSA Exam, how to approach the Free Response Questions (FRQs) with your students. Practice solving and scoring FRQs during the hands-on workshop time. There will also be time to discuss FRQ best practices with other educators.

Cost: $50 per educator with a certificate of completion available upon request. (Note: academic year support is not included)

Registration: Register via Eventbrite 

Ongoing: UCSD EDS 324 Learn to teach Java course

Beth Simon's UCSD EDS 324 course  also on Coursera using CSAwesome.

Interested in PD, but not yet ready to register? Complete our Interest Form.

Past Professional Development Offered