CSPDWeek
Computer Science
Professional Development Week 

July 22-26, 2024 at the Anaheim Marriott

ALL Students Should Learn CS.  ALL Teachers Can Teach CS.

We invite you to join us in an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality computer science (CS) educational opportunities for our California students.

Upcoming Statewide Professional Learning

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. Registration for CSPDWeek ends on May 31st. Due to capacity constraints, choose only one summer workshop when you enroll for a workshop. Your one workshop can be either a CSPDWeek workshop or a regional summer workshop.

Please scroll down to view the CSPDWeek offerings or use the "Filter" feature to target the sessions you are most interested in. It is worth noting that these workshops are not intended for K-5 educators.

When: July 22-26, 2024 in Anaheim

Audience Eligibility: Intended for Grades 6-12 public school educators and paraprofessionals. Learn more

Commitment: 54 hours of ongoing professional learning including the 5-day CSPDWeek workshop of your choice happening July 22-26. Learn more

Stipend: A $250 daily stipend for 5 days of CSPDWeek workshop participation. 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. These Academic Year Workshops are follow-up virtual workshops happening in September, November, January, and February. Learn more

Travel: Reimbursement for Mileage and Economy Airfare will be offered for this statewide offering. See Travel Reimbursement Policy and Procedures section below.

Lodging: Anaheim Marriott hotel accommodation will be provided for all registered participants. See Travel Reimbursement Policy and Procedures section below.

Location: 700 West Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

Registration Requirement: Registration ends on May 31st. Due to capacity constraints, 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. No prior knowledge in Computer Science is necessary to participate.

Please scroll down to view all CSPDWeek workshop offerings. Click on the workshop card to view details. If a workshop is already at capacity, the Register button will be inactive.

CSPDWeek is happening during the Summer of CS

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:

Registration ends on May 31st.

CSPDWeek Stipend and Commitment Information

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. 


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:

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

CSPDWeek Travel Policy and Procedures for Workshops Happening July 22-26,2024 in Anaheim

CSPDWeek-Travel Reimbursement Policy

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

Three Types of CSPDWeek Workshops From Which to Choose

Are you a middle school and/or high school teacher interested in teaching a CS course or deeply integrating the California K12 CS standards into the core academic subject course you will teach during the 2024/2025 school year? If so, consider registering for a CSPDWeek workshop, which will be an impactful and unforgettable professional learning experience. Week-long workshops include:

Core CS Courses

Instructional Strategies

Integrating CS into Existing Courses

July 22 - 26, 2024 Schedule for CSPDWeek

The CSPDWeek kicks off at the Anaheim Marriott located at 700 West Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802. Join us on Monday, July 22nd for the Opening Ceremony and Lunch at 11:30 AM. The Closing Ceremony ends at 1:00 PM on Friday, July 26th. 

If this week does not work for your summer schedule, check out these regional offerings happening June - August 2024.