CS Fundamentals & Deep Dive

Program Information

Code.org’s Computer Science (CS) Fundamentals is a blend of online and "unplugged" non-computer activities to teach students computational thinking, problem-solving, programming concepts, and digital citizenship. The six courses are optimized for grades K-5 and each includes 10-25 hours of instructed learning over several lessons. Students will create their own games, art, and digital stories that they can share. The six Computer Science Fundamentals courses are flexibly designed for teachers new to CS who want to offer accessible and equitable introductory CS courses to their students.

The Professional Learning Program is designed to support in-service teachers to implement the curriculum, and the curriculum prioritizes computer science for all students. The target teacher audience includes all K-5 educators that are open to inquiry-based learning and are interested in teaching computer science. They do not need to have prior experience with computer science.

The Deep Dive will focus on supporting implementation of the curriculum and will be offered during the school year.

Commitments

For participating teachers, we require the following commitment:

• To attend a one-day summer workshop in summer of 2022. There will be multiple dates to choose from.

• Attend a one-day (or equivalent) deep-dive workshop during the school year (typically Saturday or evenings)

• To implement the CS Fundamentals curriculum in the 2022–23 school year

• To complete self-assessment using readiness scale for implementation

Stipend

The fees covered through the grant include two days of facilitation, ongoing support as needed, and a $320 stipend ($160 per day) for each participant who attend both workshop days.

Credit Options

Participants can choose to use part of their stipend to earn one licensure renewal for participating in the workshop and completing assignments for an additional cost to the participant. Information on receiving credit will be provided as the workshops approach as well as during each workshop.

This information is for the teacher(s) that is participating in CS Fundamentals & Deep-Dive.

1. Be sure you have either received a confirmation email to register for the workshop or have been notified of remaining seats available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

2. Review the workshop options available and click the corresponding link below to register for your preferred workshop. Most workshops will be held virtually, but there will be a few in-person sessions.

3. Register by .... to be guaranteed a seat. Any remaining seats after this date will be offered to those on a waiting list first-come, first-serve.

Virtual Workshops

3. • Wednesday, June 1st

   • Thursday, June 2nd

   • Monday, June 13th

   • Tuesday, June 28th

   • Wednesday, June 29th

Face to Face Workshops

3. • Cherokee: Wednesday, June 8th

   • Le Mars: Thursday, June 9th

   • Bondurant: Monday, June 13th

Please contact the NewBoCo K-12 Education Team with any questions you may have or if your plans to participate change at any point prior to the summer workshop.

Teacher stipends will be disbursed through NewBoCo. Please contact the NewBoCo K-12 Education Team with questions.

How will my stipend be awarded? NewBoCo will collect your personal information to send payment once the course is completed.

Will the stipend cover the cost of licensure renewal? No, the stipend is separate from licensure renewal. It is up to the participating teacher as to whether or not they want to pay for licensure renewal credit. Every teacher will receive the same stipend, regardless of whether or not they chose to enroll for licensure renewal credit.