CS Academy Fall Workshop at TIU11

October 16 - 17, 2019

STEM

 Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 is pleased to offer a 2-day intensive workshop at no-cost to introduce and prepare secondary educators to teach Carnegie Mellon University's CS Academy, a novel, world-class, online, interactive high school computer science curriculum that is entirely free.

Facilitated by a CMU CS Academy Certified Trainer at TIU11, this workshop will provide a deep dive into the curriculum, as well as cover topics that include: CS pedagogy, collaborating in a CS classroom, empowering student creativity, and differentiating CS instruction for students with disabilities.

Funded through a PAsmart Advancing Grant, this workshop is available at no-cost.

PARTICIPATION BENEFITS 
CS Academy curricular & instructional materials at no- cost
Additional support from Carnegie Mellon University Computer Science students
Eligible LEAs will receive a $400 stipend to offset travel and substitute teacher costs

Questions: Contact Jigar Patel jpatel@tiu11.org

 

Register

Registration closed on 10/16/2019

Available Credit or Activity Hours

Act 48 Activity Hours
12.0 Hours
Teaching and Learning Professional Development Teaching Techniques and Strategies
Free

Sessions

Wednesday, October 16
9am - 3:30pm
Thursday, October 17
9am - 3:30pm