We have so much in store for you during the 2024 Summer of CS including our statewide CSPDWeek series of workshops intended for Grades 6-12 public school educators and paraprofessionals. This in-person opportunity is happening July 22nd - July 26th in Anaheim, CA. NOTE: CSPDWeek workshops are not intended for K-5 educators.

The registration desk will open on Monday, July 22nd at 10:30 a.m. You can pick up your name tag anytime before 11:30 a.m. by visiting the registration desk in the Anaheim Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom foyer. The Opening Ceremony and Lunch will begin on Monday, July 22nd at 11:30 a.m. with workshops starting at 1:00 p.m.

The Summer of CS is a research-backed professional learning program for teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, and counselors working in California public schools.  Regional and statewide multi-day workshops will be offered this summer to help you and other educators from across California deliver equity-minded CS instruction.

Participating in a Summer of CS workshop, including CSPDWeek workshops happening July 22-26, 2024 in Anaheim, provides you with access to:

• • High-quality, no-cost professional learning facilitated by subject matter experts

  • Teacher-ready resources that align with the California K-12 CS Standards

  • A community of educators who are passionate about teaching CS content

  • A daily stipend to compensate your time for full and active participation

Registration ended on May 31st.

The CSPDWeek workshops happening July 22-26, 2024 in Anaheim are intended for California Grades 6-12 public school educators and paraprofessionals. This opportunity is funded through the California Department of Education’s Educator Workforce Investment Grant for Computer Science (EWIG:CS Seasons of CS). Due to capacity constraints, you may choose only one summer workshop when you enroll for a workshop. You and your supervisor must sign the Participation Agreement before your registration is fully confirmed.

Stipend Incentive
California classroom educators who are teachers-in-charge consistently as well as paraprofessionals who actively participate in the 2024 Summer of CS offerings will be offered a $250 daily stipend for 5 days of CSPDWeek workshop participation. Each workshop day is typically defined as but not limited to a six-hour day. This incentive is intended to acknowledge the educator's time and commitment to participate in this Seasons of CS professional learning activity that is offered outside of the traditional educator employment schedule. Learn more

Academic Year Workshops For Grades 6-12 Educators and Paraprofessionals
Additionally, stipend payments of $250 will be paid for every completion of 6 hours of training during ongoing professional learning in the 2024/2025 school year. Academic Year Workshop time will be a mix of synchronous and asynchronous time. Synchronous time will be specified by your workshop Facilitator. These Academic Year Workshops are follow-up virtual workshops happening in September, November, January, and February. 

• • AYW #1: From 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM PT Virtually or Asynchronous on the following 2024 dates:
    September 17, 19, 24, 26

  • AYW #2: From 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM PT Virtually or Asynchronous on the following 2024 dates:
    November 5, 7, 12, 14

  • AYW #3: From 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM PT Virtually or Asynchronous on the following 2025 dates:
    January 7, 9, 14, 16

  • AYW #4: From 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM PT Virtually or Asynchronous on the following 2025 dates:
    February 4, 6, 11, 13

CS Implementation Commitment

The grant that funds the Summer of CS asks for participating teachers to acknowledge an intent to deliver the CS instruction. This delivery could include integrated lessons, standalone units of instruction, after-school clubs and activities, and/or other creative approaches. The workshop you choose to participate in this summer will provide you with ample content and strategies for instruction. You will receive the resources and support to help you try to do 30/50/75 hours in the first school year.

In addition to fully and actively participating in your 5-day Summer of CS workshop and the associated follow-up workshops, you will also be asked to Implementing CS instruction during the 2024/2025 school year using curriculum and pedagogical strategies provided through your chosen workshop:

• • Grade 6-8 Teachers and Paraprofessionals -  50 hours

  • Grade 9-12 Teachers and Paraprofessionals - 75 hours (as a discrete CS course or implemented in an existing math, science, business, career technical education, or other elective course)

It is intended that Administrators and Counselors will support the implementation of CS Education at your school as well as prioritize the CS Implementation of instruction to a diverse group of students in the 2024-2025 school year while prioritizing and adapting this instruction for students who are historically underrepresented in the field of CS. Learn More

Note: If you are participating in a Regional workshop this summer instead of a statewide CSPDWeek workshop in Anaheim the week of July 22-26, 2024, the policy and procedures for Regional workshops are different from CSPDWeek workshops. Learn more