Level Up Your Teaching with CodeHS Professional Development
Free Summer PD Workshops to Help Teachers Build the Knowledge and Confidence to Teach Excellent Computer Science Classes Next Year
Summer is a time for educators to rejuvenate and gear up for the upcoming school year, and while it’s essential to unwind, it’s also the perfect season to invest in professional growth. For computer science teachers and those aiming to incorporate coding into their curriculum, CodeHS offers various free training for teachers to enhance their skills and impact their students. Here are 5 reasons why PD should be included in your plans this summer.
1. Stay Current with Industry Trends
The field of computer science is rapidly evolving and new programming languages, tools, and methodologies are constantly emerging. Participating in summer PD can ensure that you stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in computer science education. This knowledge not only enhances your teaching but also ensures that your students are learning relevant and current skills.
2. Receive Personalized Support
The CodeHS professional development team works directly with attendees to offer support and encouragement. Whether you’re a beginner looking to grasp the basics of coding or an experienced teacher seeking advanced training, CodeHS can provide a personalized approach to ensure each teacher can get the most out of summer workshops and webinars.
3. Inspire Your Students
Your enthusiasm and expertise in computer science can be incredibly inspiring to your students. By enhancing your skills and knowledge through participating in professional development over the summer, you’ll be better equipped to create engaging and motivating learning experiences. Your confidence and passion for the subject can ignite a similar interest in your students, encouraging them to persevere as they move through the curriculum.
4. Build a Professional Network
Summer professional development programs bring together educators from various backgrounds and locations, creating an excellent opportunity for networking! By participating in summer PD, you can connect with other computer science teachers, share experiences, and learn from each other. This network can provide support, resources, and collaboration opportunities throughout the school year.
5. Flexibility and Convenience
Flexible and convenient professional development options are key, especially during the summer. CodeHS’ free summer PD workshops are posted to YouTube and can be viewed on your own schedule.
For computer science teachers or those interested in integrating coding into their classrooms, summer PDt with CodeHS can be a great way to level up your coding skills, pedagogical knowledge, and confidence in the computer science classroom.
Starting on June 4th, 2024, the CodeHS PD team will be offering themed professional development weeks with special focuses in various areas, including:
- Getting Started Teaching with CodeHS — Week of June 4th
- JavaScript — Week of June 10th
- Python — Week of June 17th
- Cybersecurity —Week of June 24th
- Game Design — Week of July 1st
- Level Up Your Teaching — Week of July 8th
- Web Design/Development —Week of July 15th
- AP — Week of July 22nd
- Middle School — Week of July 29th
Registration is free and open to all teachers (new and experienced). Save your spot today at codehs.com/freepd!
CodeHS also offers customizable in-person and virtual PD workshops for districts. Contact us today at hello@codehs.com to learn more.
