Laying the Foundation for Future Success: Free CS Literacy Training for NC Educators

In 2023, North Carolina made a significant step by mandating that all students complete a high school computer science credit for graduation. We know that by high school, many students have already formed perceptions about CS, potentially limiting the mandate’s impact and turning it into an item on a checklist. To truly prepare our students for the demands of 21st-century careers, we must introduce them to computer science concepts early and cultivate their interest.

The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, a part of the NC State College of Education, in partnership with Code.org, is committed to addressing this need by offering free, single-day, in-person CS literacy and integration training to schools and districts across the state. This training is designed for all educators, with a particular focus on empowering K-5 teachers, to confidently integrate CS exposure into their classrooms. By providing our youngest learners with foundational CS experiences, we can ignite their curiosity and ensure they are well-prepared for the future.

• Learn in a safe and fun environment
• No prior CS experience necessary for CS Principles and CS Discoveries training
• Breakfast, lunch and lodging provided* (lodging dependent on distance)
• Help your students take the lead in their education

These trainings are intensive, highly supportive programs designed to prepare educators who have not necessarily taught or studied computer science previously. Educators across the state can now register to attend trainings at the site nearest them to complete the computer science professional development that best suits their instructional needs.

Computer Science PD Programs

These programs support educators with diverse teaching backgrounds as they prepare to teach any of the following courses or plan to integrate CS practices into their existing curriculum and instruction:

CS Basics for K-5 Teachers

Designed to provide K-5 educators with a foundational understanding of CS concepts.

Teaching CS Connections

Designed to assist educators with an understanding of how to integrate computer science into their current curriculums.

Registration Information

For ease of access and to bring professional development directly to educators, professional development training locations have been spread across the state of North Carolina. 

Please email us at code@fi.ncsu.edu to schedule a training for your school or district!

How much will this cost?

Thanks to a generous scholarship from Code.org, we have a limited number of scholarships for districts and schools. Prices without scholarships are listed below. 

Please email us at code@fi.ncsu.edu to discuss pricing.

Cost

Interested in CS education support for your school district? Contact us.

Questions? 

Contact the CS Professional Learning Team and Russell Dirgo at code@fi.ncsu.edu.

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