Applications for the 2024-25 Code.org's CS Discoveries (grades 6-10) and CS Principles (grades 9-12) Professional Learning Program are now open! Apply for the Programs Here! (You will need a code.org account)
Mouse is proud to be the New York State regional partner for Code.org. We offer professional development events for educators ranging from K-12. For all Code.org workshop information hosted by Mouse, type your school zip code into https://studio.code.org/regional-partner-search.
About Code.org CS Fundamentals (K-5)
In this curriculum, your students will create their own games, art, and digital stories that they can share - all while developing problem-solving, collaboration, persistence, and computational thinking skills. Do your students love to get up and move around? Half of the lessons are "unplugged" activities that teach computational thinking and digital citizenship skills without computers. Learn more about the curriculum
CS Fundamentals PD overview:
- Format: 6-hour workshop
- Cost: Free to any NY state K-5 Educator
About Code.org CS Discoveries (6-10)
CS Discoveries is an introductory computer science course for grades 6 - 10 that empowers students to create authentic artifacts and engage with computer science as a medium for creativity, communication, problem-solving, and fun. Can be taught as a 1 or 2-semester course. Learn more about the curriculum
CS Discoveries PD overview:
- Format: 5-day workshop in summer + quarterly school year check-ins
- Cost: Free for educators who meet Code.org’s URM requirements
- Registration: Apply Here!
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About Code.org CS Principles (9-12)
AP CS Principles is a higher level introductory course for 9 - 12 graders that introduces the foundational concepts of computer science while challenging students to explore how computing and technology can impact the world. Can be taught as an AP or non-AP class. Requires a full year to teach. Learn more about the curriculum
CS Principals PD overview:
- Format: 5-day workshop in summer + quarterly school year check-ins
- Cost: Free for educators who meet Code.org’s URM requirements
- Registration: Apply Here!
Units:
Questions?
If you would like to request more information about any of these professional development opportunities, please e-mail educators@mouse.org.
