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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

See below for what FREE PD opportunities the Central NJ CS Education Hub has to offer, and register for a workshop today!

What We Offer

Offerings
Online Class

GRADES K-5 PD

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VIRTUAL Computer Science Fundamentals Intro and Deep Dive 

All below workshops are free for ALL NEW JERSEY TEACHERS, with eligibility for receiving a STIPEND for attending! Seats are extremely limited, so apply for a seat as soon as possible. Once your application is accepted, you must RSVP and lock in your seat, attend all CSF sessions (i.e. To receive the stipend for the September CSF workshop, you must attend both September 22 & 29), and you can receive a $150 stipend for your attendance and participation. You may only attend the same workshop once (i.e. You cannot attend CSF once in September 2022, and once in January 2023 to receive two stipends). One seat per participant.

Computer Science Fundamentals Intro

  • March 15, 2023, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM and March 22, 2023, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

  • Located virtually via Zoom

  • Receive $150 stipend for attending both sessions.

  • Led by Ms. Paige Besthoff

Teacher Assisting a Student

GRADES 6-12 PD

All below workshops are free for ALL NEW JERSEY TEACHERS, with eligibility for receiving a STIPEND for attending! Seats are extremely limited, so apply for a seat as soon as possible. Once your application is accepted, you must RSVP and lock in your seat, attend the 1-day session, and you can receive a $150 stipend for your attendance and participation. Become a partner district, and receive priority access to all workshops and stipend seats.

Current Grades 6-12 Offerings:

After School Middle School (Gr. 6-8) CS Program Workshop:

  • Implement an after-school middle school computer science program at your school!

    • March 18, 2023 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    • Led by middle school teachers who developed the program, Ms. Jennifer McCann and Mr. Jacob Stein

    • In-Person at TCNJ, Free, $150 Stipend, and 6 PD hours from attending

    • The After School Computer Science Framework is a PD session targeted at individuals who are looking to involve computer science at their school at an informal after-school level. Learn activities and techniques to get students interested in computer science at a wide range of material and technology levels. This is targeted at Middle School level teachers and administrators who are looking for a first timer, beginner-level step of bringing an after-school CS club to their schools.

Praxis Review

  • Praxis test reimbursement and pre-paid Praxis practice tests available. Inquire with the Hub at turner25@tcnj.edu to access these materials and funds.

Digital Gadgets

CS for All SCRIPT

All below workshops are free for ALL NEW JERSEY TEACHERS, with eligibility for receiving a STIPEND for attending! Seats are extremely limited, so apply for a seat as soon as possible. Once your application is accepted, you must RSVP and lock in your seat with your CSforALl SCRIPT team, attend the session with your team, and you and your team can receive a stipend for your attendance and participation. Become a partner district, and receive priority access to all workshops and stipend seats.

The Strategic CSforALL Resource and Implementation Planning Tool (“SCRIPT”) is a framework used to guide the creation of customized implementation plans to meet the goals and needs of school districts that are seeking to create computer science education (“CSed”) plans, guided by CSforALL values of rigor, inclusion, and sustainability. The SCRIPT engages school districts in goal-setting across five thematic areas: (1) Materials and Curriculum, (2) Leadership, (3) Teacher Capacity and Development, (4) Partners, and (5) Community. A sixth thematic area, Technology Infrastructure, is in development.

Statewide SCRIPT training took place August 2022. If you are still interested in receiving SCRIPT training with a team from your school district, it is not too late! Reach out to Rebecca Turner at turner25@tcnj.edu for more details.

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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

All below workshops are free for ALL NEW JERSEY TEACHERS! 

After School Middle School (Gr. 6-8) CS Program Workshop:

  • Implement an after-school middle school computer science program at your school!

    • March 18, 2023 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    • Led by middle school teachers who developed the program.

    • In-Person at TCNJ, Free, $150 Stipend, and 6 PD hours from attending

    • The After School Computer Science Framework is a PD session targeted at individuals who are looking to involve computer science at their school at an informal after-school level. Learn activities and techniques to get students interested in computer science at a wide range of material and technology levels. This is targeted at Middle School level teachers and administrators who are looking for a first timer, beginner-level step of bringing an after-school CS club to their schools.

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Seats for PD sessions are limited; be sure to apply today to access a seat! View the dropdown menu for PD Sessions to view announced and available sessions.

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