Mobile CSP
AP Computer Science Principles
Endorsed by the College Board
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The Mobile CSP Professional Development (PD) program aims to prepare teachers to teach the Mobile CSP curriculum which follows the Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science Principles Framework and is endorsed by the College Board. The PD is designed to be accessible to teachers new to computer science (CS) as well as experienced CS teachers. The PD is focused on providing teachers with:
The Mobile CSP program offers two types of PD tailored to support individual teacher backgrounds in a flexible schedule and format. Participating teachers are organized into small 10-12 person cohorts that are mentored by a Mobile CSP facilitator during both the PD itself and the subsequent school year.
Mobile CSP acknowledges the achievement of every teacher who completes the PD program by awarding one of the following:
Want to know more about the PD expectations and what is required to earn a certificate? Read more here.
PD fees are used to compensate the Mobile CSP PD Facilitators and to cover the project's administrative expenses. The fees cover participation in the PD, mentoring throughout the school year, periodic webinars on topics of CS content and pedagogy, free access to all teaching and classroom resources, and access to the Mobile CSP teacher dashboard for the school year. Fees are due one month before the PD starts. Information about our refund and cancellation policy and procedures can be found here.
Limited PD scholarships may be available. Learn more.
If you are interested in partnering with Mobile CSP to offer professional development in your location, please contact us at info@mobile-csp.org.
Virtual via Zoom
National Center for Computer Science Education
Open office hour
Tuesday, February 21st, 5:00 - 6:00 PM ET / 4:00 - 5:00 PM CT
Monday, March 6th, 6:00 - 7:00 PM ET / 5:00 - 6:00 PM CT
FREE
No registration needed. Join the Zoom at any point during the office hour times listed.
Virtual via Zoom
Seasons of CS
Online Immersion Slow-Paced
June 12, 2023 - June 23, 2023 with June 19 OFF | Synchronous meetings every Tues, Thurs, Fri 3:30-5:30 PM PT
Academic year support meetings will be held monthly from August through May.
FREE TUITION for accepted California teachers. Stipends may be offered to those participating.
Restricted to California teachers. | Complete the Seasons of CS PD Registration form.
Virtual via Zoom
Capital Community College: contact kbinkhorst@capitalcc.edu
Online Extended Slow-Paced
June 26, 2023 - July 30, 2023 with the week of July 4th off | Final presentations will be July 26, 2023 | Synchronous meetings every Mon, Weds, Fri 10am-12pm ET
FREE TUITION for accepted teachers. Stipends may be offered to those participating in the research project.
Restricted to Connecticut CE teachers. | Complete the CCC Application Form or contact Karen Binkhorst at kbinkhorst@capitalcc.edu.
Massachusetts, Hilton Boston/Woburn
National Center for CS Education
Immersion Face-to-Face (in-person), fast-paced
Monday, July 31, 2023 at 8:30 AM EDT -to- Friday, August 4, 2023 at 1:00 PM EDT | Meets daily
$3,150 per teacher includes tuition, lodging, food, academic year support following the PD; MA teachers are eligible to attend at no-cost to them. Partial scholarships may be available for non-MA teachers.
All interested teachers should first visit www.mobile-csp.org/scholarships for more information and to apply for a scholarship.
Virtual via Zoom
Southwest Minnesota State University: contact dan.kaiser@smsu.edu
Hybrid Extended Slow-Paced
June 26, 2023 - July 30, 2023 with the week of July 4th off | Final presentations will be July 26, 2023 | Synchronous online meetings every Mon, Weds, Fri 10am-12pm ET with the opportunity to meet in-person July 24-26 in Duluth, MN.
FREE TUITION for accepted teachers. Stipends offered to those participating in the research project.
Restricted to Minnesota CE teachers | Contact Dan Kaiser dan.kaiser@smsu.edu for more information and/or to register.
Virtual via Zoom
National Center for CS Education
90 minute webinar
FREE
Virtual via Zoom
National Center for CS Education
2-4 hour hands-on workshop
$50 per person. Educators may request a certificate of participation at the end of the PD.
Register via Eventbrite or email us at info@mobile-csp.org.
Virtual via Zoom
National Center for CS Education
2-4 hour hands-on workshop
$50 per person. Educators may request a certificate of participation at the end of the PD.
Register via Eventbrite or email us at info@mobile-csp.org.
Virtual via Zoom
National Center for CS Education
Online Immersion Slow-Paced
June 26, 2023 - July 16, 2023 with the week of July 4th off | Final presentations will be July 26, 2023 | Synchronous meetings every Mon, Weds, Fri 10am-12pm ET
$1,750 per teacher includes academic year support following the PD; Partial scholarships may be available for teachers. Visit www.mobile-csp.org/scholarships for more information and to apply for a scholarship.
Virtual via Zoom
National Center for CS Education
Online Extended Slow-Paced
June 26, 2023 - July 30, 2023 with the week of July 4th off | Final presentations will be July 26, 2023 | Synchronous meetings every Mon, Weds, Fri 10am-12pm ET
$3,000 per teacher includes academic year support following the PD; Partial scholarships may be available for teachers. Visit www.mobile-csp.org/scholarships for more information and to apply for a scholarship.