AP® Computer Science A Workshop Information
This workshop is a comprehensive multi-day professional learning series taking place in Summer 2025. It includes five consecutive days of in-person learning during the summer, followed by eight virtual after-school sessions throughout the school year. Designed to support both new and experienced computer science teachers, the series equips educators with the tools and strategies needed to successfully implement middle and high school courses.
With Code.org's curriculum, you will learn how to introduce students to software engineering concepts and object-oriented design principles as they explore the Java programming language, all within this free curriculum designed to empower educators.
This workshop is a comprehensive multi-day professional learning series taking place in Summer 2025. It includes five consecutive days of in-person learning during the summer, followed by eight virtual after-school sessions throughout the school year. Designed to support both new and experienced computer science teachers, the series equips educators with the tools and strategies needed to successfully implement middle and high school courses.
With Code.org's curriculum, you will learn how to introduce students to software engineering concepts and object-oriented design principles as they explore the Java programming language, all within this free curriculum designed to empower educators.
Code.org CS Curriculum
We will be exploring Code.org’s AP CSA Curriculum that costs nothing to teachers or school districts to access or utilize in their classroom. Ready to Teach! Lesson plans come with a teacher guide, lesson resources, online management system, and tutorial videos. Lessons are great for beginners and experienced teachers. Facilitated by Trained Code.org Facilitator You will have the opportunity to go through activities as a learner and teacher to develop your own understanding and student empathy. LMS Integration Code.org has seamless, secure, one-click integrations for most major LMS & SSO providers. |
Course Description: In AP Computer Science A, you’ll learn how to use Java to build games or creatively address real-world issues. Through hands-on experiences in analyzing, writing, and testing code, you'll learn how to transform an idea into a functioning program. Come discover the power of coding! Code.org: AP CSA AP College Board: - AP® Computer Science A (AP® CSA). Syllabus: AP CSA Teacher Pre-Requisites: Familiarity with creating functions, assigning variables, and CSA pre-work. Student Pre-Requisites: High school courses in English and Algebra, and familiarity with functions and the concepts found in the uses of function notation
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Registration & Application Process
All participants are required to fill out an application as part of the registration process. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact our applications manager, Kathy Surd, at kathysurd.gmail.com or Program Specialist, Margaret Lafata at [email protected].
- Registration/Application Link: There are two application links depending on which workshop you are attending.
- Scholarships: The CSforMichigan Collaborative has provided a pool of scholarships to be made available to Michigan educators. Scholarships will automatically be considered when educators apply the workshop. No additional scholarship application is needed.
Application Dates
- January 21, 2025- Applications are open for Summer 2025 workshops
- January 30, 2025 - Accepted applicants will be notified on a rolling basis
- July 11, 2025 - Application deadline for Summer 2025 workshops
Workshop Costs
As part of the registration process, all participants must fill out an application and be approved to attend TeacherCon. Full Scholarships will be provided to many Michigan teachers provided by the CSforMichigan Collaborative. Cost should not be a deciding factor, please contact our Applications Manager, Kathy Surd, at [email protected] or Program Specialist, Margaret Lafata at [email protected]. if you have any concerns about the cost. Workshop costs range from $1,500 to $3,000, depending on the specific workshop.
