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Do you know about the Exploring Computer Science PD offering this summer?

Exploring Computer Science (http://www.exploringcs.org/) introduces students to the concepts of computer science and promotes inquiry, equity and is part of the #CSforAll initiative.  Instead of just adding AP courses into your school, you can have a course for everyone, accessible to all students at any level.  Career paths in computer science are plentiful and there are many unfilled positions in the U.S. in these fields.  In this professional development, you become an advocate, and you will learn successful methodologies of teaching computer science classes (and find that you can apply it to other courses too).

 Are you on a path to earn your DLCS license? This professional development can be used for almost all of the Subject Matter Knowledge areas needed to obtain your MA DLCS license.  It is one of the approved courses.  If you have already taken ECS PD, you can take it this summer as your 2nd summer training, which is a different experience.  The pathway for PD for ECS is in this link: http://www.exploringcs.org/for-teachers-districts/teacher-support 

ECS is also 1 of the 3 courses approved by DESE to count as a Math or Science credit in a high school curriculum.  

Registration is through the PD page on the CSforMA website.  

• July 25 - July 29 2022
• Burlington Marriott, One Burlington Mall Road, Burlington, Massachusetts 01803
• This Professional Development course prepares educators new to teaching Computer Science or experienced CS teachers new to teaching an introductory level to deliver the ECS curriculum to 9-12 grade students. There are 6 units and two new alternate units. ECS is designed to introduce students to the breadth of the field of computer science through an exploration of engaging and accessible topics focusing on conceptual ideas of computing to help students understand why certain tools or languages might be utilized to solve particular problems. The project-based course inspires in students the computational practices and creativity of algorithm development, web design, and programming within the context of problems that are relevant to the lives of today's students. Students will also be introduced to topics such as interface design, limits of computers, and societal and ethical issues.The pillars of teaching ECS are rooted in equity, inquiry and accessible CS concepts.