Special Administrator-Only Workshop for 2025!
If you are an administrator, you do not want to miss this workshop. Teachers, feel free to share this workshop opportunity with your administrator. Seats for this workshop are limited. Apply quickly!​​
Date: March 8, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (half-day workshop!)
Location: In-Person at The College of New Jersey
Facilitator: Jason Erdreich
Cost: FREE! Receive $100 stipend for attending workshop in full​
In this workshop, administrators will discuss the different strategies for supporting Computer Science across their K-12 programs. We will look at standards for instruction and teaching endorsements, as well as different learning environments which can foster engaging and effective computer science instruction through a wide range of instructional resources.​
GRADES K-5 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 (application at the bottom of the page). Once your application is accepted, you must RSVP and lock in your seat, attend the session in full, and you will be eligible receive a stipend for your attendance and participation. You may only attend the same workshop once (i.e. You cannot attend CSF once in September 2024, and once in January 2025 to receive two stipends). One seat per participant. Become a partner district, and receive priority access to all workshops and stipend seats.​
Stay tuned for more workshops!
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 (application at the bottom of the page). Once your application is accepted, you must RSVP and lock in your seat, attend the session in full, and you will be eligible to receive a stipend for your attendance and participation. You may only attend the same workshop once (i.e. You cannot attend CSF once in September 2024, and once in January 2025 to receive two stipends). One seat per participant. Become a partner district, and receive priority access to all workshops and stipend seats.​
Hands-on with Robotics Education through VEX
This workshop is for teachers interested in starting a robotics class in the high school setting. We will use Vex IQ robots to learn how to build and program robots. See how your students can be engaged in learning by hands-on building and programming. Our curriculum will be shared so you can see how this course works in a full year setting.
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NEW DATE! February 22, 2025; 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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Location: In-Person at The College of New Jersey
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Receive $200 stipend for attending workshop in full.
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Facilitator: Kathleen Effner
CS with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)
In this workshop, teachers will learn how to use one of the newest instructional resources for teaching robotics through UAS, the CoDrone EDU by RoboLink! With this resource, students may be engaged through real-world challenges and activities as they learn the fundamentals of programming autonomous drones to complete challenges and activities that integrate technology, physics, and problem solving skills. Takeaways from this workshop include an overview and training of the resource and programming platform, as well as challenges and instructional strategies to utilize in your classroom.
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February 22, 2025; 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Location: In-Person at The College of New Jersey
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Receive $200 stipend for attending workshop in full.
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Facilitator: Jason Erdreich
Workshop Filled
CS EDUCATION WEEK WORKSHOPS
CS Connections - Integrating CS into the Curriculum K-8
Date: December 9, 2024
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Facilitator: Paige Besthoff
Where: Zoom
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Receive $50 stipend for full attendance!
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CS Connections modules are a structured series of lessons that integrate computer science learning into core subject areas like math, ELA, and science. These modules are aligned to standards across subjects and culminate in a cross-curricular project. They're perfect for teachers who'd like to incorporate computer science into their lesson plans for other subjects, as well as CS educators who want to reinforce what students are learning in other subjects.
How to Start an Elementary After-School Program Workshop
Date: December 10, 2024
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Facilitator: Corinne Blaine
Where: Zoom
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Receive $50 stipend for full attendance!
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This workshop is for teachers who are interested in starting an after-school computer science program in their elementary school. Teachers will be provided with lesson resources to assist in creating your program.
Creating a Chromebook Help Lab K-12
Date: December 10, 2024
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Facilitator: Jeremy Milonas
Where: Zoom
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Receive $50 stipend for full attendance!
Teachers will learn the process of creating a successful chromebook help lab in their classrooms. We will discuss how to foster Administration buy-in , as well as cover universal chromebook repair tips and strategies for success.
Computer Science Capstone Projects (extending your CS program beyond AP CS A)
Date: December 11, 2024
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Facilitator: Ben
Isecke
Where: Zoom​​​
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Receive $50 stipend for full attendance!
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There are many directions you can take after AP Computer Science A for kids who are really interested. In this workshop, we'll explore the direction that the presenter's program takes: a year-long, client oriented capstone project. Along the way, students get solid basics on project management, product lifecycle, and explore and learn technologies far beyond what any teacher can teach.
Creative Design and Programming in p5.js, Secondary
Date: December 12, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Facilitator: Jason Erdreich
Where: Zoom​
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Receive $50 stipend for full attendance!
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This workshop showcases how students can engage with creative coding activities using the P5.js language! Based on processing, this programming environment uses a java-based structure which allows for color, shape, motion, and media to be incorporated easily into a range of projects, from animations or graphics to apps and games.
Thank you for a wonderful CS Education Week!
See you in December 2025 for the next one!
