Code.org, the leading provider of K-12 computer science curriculum in the largest school districts in the United States, is an education innovation non-profit dedicated to the vision that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn computer science as part of their core K-12 education.
Each summer, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers weeklong professional development workshops to prepare teachers for computer science instruction. Workshops are offered both online and in person.
Scholarships are available to teachers who meet the criteria. A $500 offer. After training, teachers will have access to the entire suite of computer science curricula created by Code.org.
Computer Science Discoveries
In-person: June 17, 2024 - June 21, 2024
Virtual: June 24, 2024 - June 28, 2024
Western NE: July 8, 2024 - July 12, 2024
Computer Science Principles
In-person: June 17, 2024 - June 21, 2024
Virtual: June 24, 2024 - June 28, 2024
AP Computer Science A
Virtual only: June 24, 2024 - June 28, 2024
With Code.org’s comprehensive computer science curricula, teaching platform (CodeStudio), lesson plans, instructional materials, hands-on training run by our Code.org certified and trained facilitators, and ongoing community support, you can successfully teach these courses — even if you don’t have any background knowledge of computer technology, computer science, whatever the case may be!
We plan to provide an engaging and informative week of learning. If you would like to attend one of these workshops at no cost, apply at: https://studio.code.org/regional-partner-search?zip=68583
Additionally, we have grant funding that will allow us to give travel support (up to $1500) to all teachers who sign up for the Computer Science Principles course.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either Guy Trainin (gtrainin2@unl.edu) or Michael Bergland-Riese (riese@unl.edu).