Code.org CS Principles 9-12th Grade
Code.org CS Principles 9-12th Grade
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Summer Workshop and Scholarship Info
Summer Workshop and Scholarship Info
Alaska Staff Development Network is planning to offer in-person CS Principles workshops (both summer and academic year) for 2025-2026.
Code.org's Computer Science Principles course is designed to support teachers with 9-12th grade students, introducing foundational computer science concepts while exploringn computing's transformative impact on our world. The flexible curriculum can be taught as a standard course or an AP course, accomodating differing school and student needs. Building upon CS Discoveries, this course delves deeper into topics such as internet infrastructure and the societal impacts of computer science, fostering critical thinking and real-world connections. The course welcomes both beginners and students with prior coding experience, ensuring a comprehensive and inclusive approach to computer science education.
Teachers Commitments
Accepted teachers must:
Attend the 5-day, in-person workshop with their cohort in June in Anchorage.
Attend 4 follow up virtual workshops during the school year.
Teach the course during the 2025-26 school year.
Support student recruitment and enrollment that represents of the school’s overall student population.
Costs and Access
Qualifying teachers accepted into the program attend workshops at no cost
Non-qualifying Alaska teachers pay $900 for the program (significantly discounted from national rates through Code.org support)
The Code.org curriculum, online student learning platform, and teacher community support are available year-round at no cost
The Alaska Staff Development Network computer science program manager and facilitators are happy to provide implementation support
Workshop Details
Dates: June 2-6, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily
Location: University of Alaska, Anchorage
Follow-up training dates for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 TBD
Optional UAA Credits
2 500-level credits for the 5-day summer workshop
1 500-level credit for school-year follow-up sessions
Program Benefits
The program helps schools:
Evaluate AP Computer Science Principles fit
Navigate course creation and student recruitment
Provide comprehensive teacher training
Access strong curriculum supporting course completion and AP exam success
Build sustainable computer science program capacity
Scholarship Information
Scholarship Information
Eligibility Criteria
Schools must:
-Serve 9th-12th grade students
Not currently offer CS Principles
Have leadership support for CS Principles Program
Commit to offering CSP in 2025-2026
Additional Support
Full scholarships available for qualifying schools through Code.org and Alaska Department of Education
Some Alaska Airlines travel scholarships available from hub cities
Affordable dormitory housing options available
Workshop includes lunch and free-forever curriculum access
Contact Information
Contact Information
For questions or additional information, contact:
Cheryl Bobo
Email: cbobo@alaskaacsa.org
Date:
Date:
June 2-6
June 2-6
University of Alaska- Anchorage,
Alaska
University of Alaska- Anchorage,
Alaska
Registration Closes: 7 Days prior to workshop
Contact:Cheryl Bobo
Contact:Cheryl Bobo
Scholarship Types
The Program will provide-
Help schools decide whether or not AP Computer Science Principles is a good fit.
Help schools navigate the logistics of creating and adding a new course, and recruit student enrollment for the first year of the course and beyond.
Provide new-to-CS teachers a rigorous professional learning program
Provide students a strong curriculum to help them not only complete the course but pass the AP exam.
Build internal capacity for a strong computer science program for future years.
Criteria
School serves 9th-12th grade students and does not currently offer CS Principles.
School leaders support CS Principles Program
Will offer CSP in 2025-2026
Serves all student populations
Program is available at no cost for those teacherw whos principal indicates they plan to offer the course in the fall.
If you do not meeet the criteria, the cost is $900.00
Some scholarships provided by Alaska Air for Alaska Air travel to and from Alaska Airline hubs.
Dorms will be made available at affordable prices as Alaska tourism is in full swing during the Alaska Summer time.
Lunch and free forever curriculum is provided at the workshop.
Contact Cheryl Bobo for further information. cbobo@alaskaacsa.org
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