12 weeks | 35 CPE credits
Asynchronous with opportunities for virtual collaboration
New cohorts begin monthly.
$1,000 Professional Development
PD fees qualify for reimbursement by the Texas Education Agency upon completion.
$800 License Fee
Includes curriculum, support, and platform access for unlimited CSP students. License costs will not be reimbursed by TEA.
In this workshop, new and returning AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) teachers will learn how to create customized learning experiences for students through project-based instruction, leveraging blended learning strategies to ensure student success.
Prerequisite: Any educator from any content background scheduled to teach AP CSP is eligible for this course, no previous CS or programming experience required.
Objectives
- Familiarize yourself with the comprehensive UTeach AP CSP teacher materials and curriculum, often from a student’s perspective
- Explore background computer science content in the context of course activities and projects
- Practice the collaborative, project-based, blended learning, and culturally responsive instructional strategies necessary to teach the course successfully
- Master College Board requirements and expectations for AP® implementation
Support Elements
Individualized mentoring and on-demand support from dedicated teacher support specialists
Webinars and support videos providing just-in-time guidance throughout the year
Professional learning community to share resources, challenges, and successes
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us to get an overview of our professional development and ask questions.
pdinfo@uteach.utexas.edu
512-471-1314
@UTeachPD