CS4RI’s Computer Science Exploration (RI-CSE) Professional Development
URI Provides Professional Development that prepares a certified teacher to deliver the RI Computer Science Exploration 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 Spring 2025 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.
Accepted participants who complete the program in it’s entirety may become eligible for a $500 stipend.
See full Spring 2025 PD schedule for workshop dates
Apply by March 7, 2025!
Application status updates will be sent via email by March 15, 2025.
RI-CSE Spring 2025 PD Schedule
URI is offering a PD training for Spring 2025. It is comprised of an 8 session hybrid workshop series on Tues & Thurs evenings. This includes 1 in-person meeting, as well as both synchronous virtual meeting times and asynchronous work on your own. Meeting times are listed below - participants are expected to attend all sessions (async help hour sessions are optional). This program earns a total of 24 PLU hours.
| Topic | Date | Time | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | April 1, 2025 | 5:30p - 8:00p | In-Person (Cranston) |
| Session 2 | April 3, 2025 | 6:00p - 8:00p | Virtual |
| Session 3 (Async) | April 8, 2025 | 6:00p - 8:00p | Virtual Help Hours |
| Session 4 | April 10, 2025 | 6:00p - 8:00p | Virtual |
| Session 5 | April 22, 2025 | 6:00p - 8:00p | Virtual |
| Session 6 (Async) | April 24, 2025 | 6:00p - 8:00p | Virtual Help Hours |
| Session 7 | April 29, 2025 | 6:00p - 8:00p | Virtual |
| Session 8 | May 1, 2025 | 6:00p - 8:00p | Virtual |
Note: All virtual workshops require live video conferencing. Meeting dates/times are subject to change - please check this page for updates.