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 2023 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 2023/24 PD schedule for workshop dates.
Please contact us with any questions.
If you have been trained in ICDS prior to 2023, please see the ICDS training for returning teachers.
College credit for High School Students
RI educators successfully completing this PD will become eligible to offer this course for concurrent enrollment!
ICDS 2023/24 PD Schedule
Note that this training is intended for teachers who have never taught ICDS before. If you have been trained in ICDS prior to 2023, please see the ICDS training for returning teachers.
URI offers one PD training for the 2023/24 school year. It is comprised of a 5-day virtual summer workshop, two follow-up meetings during the 2023/24 school year, and some additional online training. Those doing this PD must attend all sessions in this schedule. This program earns a total of 50 PLU hours.
| Topic | Date | Time | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Summer Workshop | July 17 - 21, 2023 | 8:30a - 4:30p | Virtual |
| Follow-up Workshop 1 | Wed Oct 11, 2023 | 3:30p - 5:00p | Virtual |
| Follow-up Workshop 2 | Wed Jan 10, 2024 | 3:30p - 5:00p | Virtual |
Note: All virtual workshops require live video conferencing. Meeting dates/times are subject to change - please check this page for updates.