Computer Science Educators Professional Development
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| CSTA | Professional Learning Series | Our Professional Learning Series (PLS) webinars are designed to support K–12 educators with meaningful and relevant computer science professional development. As you can imagine, teachers are facing extremely challenging times, and we’re driven to provide an experience that is both engaging and effective.
Through PLS events, educators have the opportunity to explore computer science and education-related topics while hearing from a diverse array of perspectives and ideas. These opportunities also offer resources and other things educators can use to strengthen their daily practice. Attending a PLS event also comes with the opportunity to receive a certificate of attendance that can be used to potentially satisfy professional development requirements. All professional learning series events are free for CSTA+ members! |
Professional Learning Series – Computer Science Teachers Association (csteachers.org) | Free with Membership ($50/year) |
| LinkedIn Learning | Professional Development | Good business skills are crucial in any career. Learn about time management, communication, and emotional intelligence. Focus on what you need to do to be more productive, hone your creativity, or give a great presentation. | computer science: Online Courses, Training and Tutorials on LinkedIn Learning | First Month Free |
| Common Sense Education | Webinars and Events | Professional Development
Join a live event or browse on-demand training. Invest in creating a positive culture of digital teaching and learning in your community. Find the professional development format and time commitment that works for you! Connect with other educators at our live events. Search our library of on-demand webinars. Go at your own pace with our self-guided trainings. All Common Sense Education professional development meets the criteria for Common Sense Recognition program. |
Professional Development | Common Sense Education | Free |
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| Alison
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| PBS Learning | Educator Professional Development | Resources in Disciplines breaks down professional development activities, videos, and lesson plans by content area. English Language Arts teachers can support their students with a interactive lesson that challenges students to differentiate between facts and opinions surrounding text messaging. Math educators can improve their understanding of Common Core mathematics shifts with a series of videos from EngageNY. Science teachers can observe lessons and labs on topics such as making cheese, building an edible car, light, and many more. Physical education, health education, and social studies and history professional development lessons and activities are also covered. | Disciplines | PBS LearningMedia | Free |
| Code.org | Workshops and Self Paced Professional Learning | Our engaging workshops are for new and experienced computer science teachers! In this program, you will explore the curriculum and learning tools, experience the course as a teacher and a learner and collaborate with fellow teachers.
Through reading, viewing videos, completing interactive puzzles, and reflecting on your learning, you will develop your own understanding while preparing to teach computer science in your classroom. |
Professional Learning – Code.org | Free |
| ISTE | ISTE U
ISTE Certification |
ISTE’s key initiatives is to help educators use technology to revolutionize learning. | ISTE | Professional Development | Paid |
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| University of Cincinnati | Teaching Endorsement | UC.edu | The SoIT is offering a teaching endorsement licensing option for professional educators seeking additional credentials. The Computer Science Endorsement allows a teacher to become certified within the state of Ohio to teach computer science subjects at the grades PK-12.
Our Early IT Graduate Certificate of Information Technology is an online competency-based program that offers flexibility and scheduling convenience. Completing the Early IT Graduate Certificate can also lead to an Ohio teaching credential. The program has been approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) and satisfies the requirements the Ohio Department of Education’s (ODE) Computer Science Endorsement.
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Teaching Endorsement | University of Cincinnati (uc.edu) | Districts and schools are eligible to apply for $2,000 from Ohio TechCred for anyone wishing to earn a technology credential. |
| Mount Saint Joseph University | Fully Online Endorsements for Educators
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Ohio Reading Endorsement Derived from our industry-leading Master of Reading Science program, this endorsement provides in-depth knowledge on the theories, practice and technology in the field of reading education. Adding this endorsement to an Ohio teaching license will allow you to teach reading across grades. Ohio Pre-K Special Needs Endorsement Developed to address a massive shortage that exists in the State of Ohio, completing this endorsement will empower current teachers to work with children ages 3-5 with special needs.. Ohio Gifted Intervention Specialist (K-12) Endorsement This endorsement is available to those who have an existing Ohio teaching license and are interested in working with specific gifted and talented populations. Students are able to immediately apply their course concepts in their school settings in order to improve outcomes for K-12 students. Ohio Teacher Leader Endorsement Available to students who have an existing Ohio teaching license and a completed/in progress master’s degree, this endorsement equips teachers to pursue leadership roles in their school settings. |
Fully Online Endorsements for Educators (msj.edu) | Contact for Information |
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| Ohio Department of Higher Education | CS Licensure for the state of OH | House Bill 33 of the 135th General Assembly allocated $8 million over two fiscal years to support K-12 computer science instruction through the Teach CS Grant Program, established by Section 3333.129 of the Ohio Revised Code. The goal of the Teach CS grant program is “increasing the number of existing teachers who qualify to teach computer science” through supplemental licensure, university endorsement programs, and alternative resident educator licenses. For educators seeking to complete these pathways, the grant funds can be used to cover their coursework, materials, and exams.
Additionally, grant funds can be used for continuing education programs that offer professional development to existing teachers. The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) released a Request for Applications on November 1, 2023, for institutions of higher education and educational service centers that sought to partner with ODHE on this important initiative. Six ESCs and 11 colleges and universities were selected to participate. |
Teach CS Grant Program | The Ohio Department of Higher Education | Contact for Info |
| Northern Kentucky University | Professional Development and Continuing Education | At Northern Kentucky University, we offer a wide array of engagement opportunities for our regional partners and stakeholders. As a one-stop point of entry, the goal of the ENTERprise NKU team is to leverage the resources and talents of our students, faculty and staff to make a positive, significant and lasting impact on our region.
Apart from the core mission of producing the talent needs of the region, NKU also provides corporate training, professional development and coaching, credentialing and certifications, student engagement and connections, business and start-up support, consulting and contract research projects, connections to experts, service learning projects, and more.
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Professional Development & Continuing Education: Northern Kentucky University, Greater Cincinnati Region (nku.edu) | Contact for Information |