Intro to Computing & Data Science Professional Development
URI Provides Professional Development that prepares a certified teacher to deliver the Intro to Computing & Data Science course.
The PD makes no assumptions about the background of the teacher, except that they are willing to learn.
The PD includes all curricular materials necessary to teach the course.
Scholarship funding from CS4RI is anticipated in Summer 2024 for most teachers accepted into the program to attend the PD at no cost.
If there is a cost for PD, URI will notify you well before the start of the PD, and you will have the option to withdraw.
See full 2024/25 PD schedule for workshop dates.
Apply by May 15, 2024!
Application status updates will be sent via email by June 1, 2024.
College credit for High School Students
RI educators successfully completing this PD will become eligible to offer this course for concurrent enrollment!
ICDS 2024/25 PD Schedule
URI offers one PD training for the 2024/25 school year. It is comprised of a 5-week online asynchronous summer course (~15 hrs/wk) and two virtual workshops as listed below. Those doing this PD must attend all sessions in this schedule. This program earns a total of 77 PLU hours.
| Topic | Date | Time | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kickoff Workshop | June 18, 2024 | 3:30p - 4:30p | Virtual |
| Online Summer Course | June 24 - July 26, 2024 | Asynchronous (~15 hrs/wk) | Online |
| Teaching ICDS Workshop | Wed July 24, 2024 | 3:30p - 4:30p | Virtual |
Note: All virtual workshops require live video conferencing. Meeting dates/times are subject to change - please check this page for updates.