Autumn of CS: Workshops and Community of Practice Meetings
September, October, and November
September, October, and November
What is the Autumn of CS?
In the months of September, October, and November, you are invited to participate alongside other K-12 California educators in workshops and a community of practice meeting that features the California K-12 Computer Science Standards.
New to Seasons of CS? If you are just starting your professional learning journey through the Seasons of CS, consider attending one (or more) of the monthly "Orientation" Workshops listed below.
Already participated in 2023 Summer of CS? If you are continuing your professional learning journey that began in the summer of 2023, consider attending an ongoing academic year workshop and an ongoing community of practice meeting. 2023 Summer of CS workshop participants are guaranteed additional academic year workshops of just-in-time support where they will meet virtually after school with their workshop provider to reinforce, reflect, and extend their learning.
Orientation Workshops
The Seasons of CS Orientation Workshops are designed to provide an introduction to the California K-12 Computer Science Standards, and they are offered every month in the Autumn, Winter, and Spring seasons. These workshops are three-hour experiences, which may include a combination of "live" activities hosted in-person or virtually and "on-demand" activities in which you can participate at a time that works for you. You will be compensated with a $125 stipend for actively participating in the Orientation Workshop. You are invited to register for one or more of the Seasons of CS Orientation Workshops:
EdTech Playground
An Exploration of the Intersection of Digital Literacy and Computer Science
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 | 3:30-5:00 PM
Audience: Educators of Students in Grades K-12
The EdTech Playground is a workshop series for K-12 teachers that features emerging technologies and related instructional strategies that can accelerate student learning. During each 90-minute workshop and subsequent 90-minute asynchronous activity, participants will also learn about how the California K-12 Computer Science Standards can be integrated into their technology-enhanced instruction.
As a token of appreciation for your time, you will be compensated with a $125 stipend for actively participating in this Orientation Workshop.
Note: At our virtual computer science professional learning workshops, we prioritize fostering an interactive and collaborative environment. These workshops are designed not only to impart standards-based knowledge and skills but also to provide California K-12 educators with the invaluable opportunity to connect with their peers who share a passion for computer science and educational technology. Considering this emphasis on connecting with others, we have chosen not to permit AI notetaking bots, like Otter AI, during our sessions. Our decision aligns with the expectations set by the California Department of Education, which requires active, live participation from educators to qualify for stipends related to these synchronous workshops. We understand that everyone's learning preferences differ. If you're someone who leans towards asynchronous learning, we encourage you to check out the other Seasons of CS learning opportunities.
Ongoing Academic Year Workshops for 2023 Summer of CS Participants
If you are continuing your professional learning journey that began in the summer of 2023, consider attending an ongoing academic year workshop and an ongoing community of practice meeting. 2023 Summer of CS workshop participants are guaranteed additional academic year workshops of just-in-time support where they will meet virtually after school with their workshop provider to reinforce, reflect, and extend their learning.
Grades K-5 Teachers and Paraeducators
If you participated in an onboarding Workshop at the 2023 Summer of CS - like Elementary 4 CS or Google CS First - you are invited to continue your professional learning journey by participating in two ongoing Academic Year Workshops. By participating in the ongoing Academic Year Workshops, you are entitled to the following benefits:
"Just-in-time", high-quality professional learning activities facilitated by subject matter experts
Access to classroom-ready resources, including comprehensive, standards-aligned CS curricula
Opportunity to grow relationships with the colleagues you met during your Summer of CS Workshop
$175 stipend to compensate you for your time to actively participate in each ongoing Academic Year Workshop
Grades 6-12 Teachers and Paraeducators
If you participated in an onboarding Workshop at the Summer of CS - like Code.org CS Discoveries or Bootstrap: Algebra - you are invited to continue your professional learning journey by participating in four ongoing Academic Year Workshops. By participating in the ongoing Academic Year Workshops, you are entitled to the following benefits:
"Just-in-time", high-quality professional learning activities facilitated by subject matter experts
Access to classroom-ready resources, including comprehensive, standards-aligned CS curricula
Opportunity to grow relationships with the colleagues you met during your Summer of CS Workshop
$175 stipend to compensate you for your time to actively participate in each ongoing Academic Year Workshop
Note: At our virtual computer science professional learning workshops, we prioritize fostering an interactive and collaborative environment. These workshops are designed not only to impart standards-based knowledge and skills but also to provide California K-12 educators with the invaluable opportunity to connect with their peers who share a passion for computer science and educational technology. Considering this emphasis on connecting with others, we have chosen not to permit AI notetaking bots, like Otter AI, during our sessions. Our decision aligns with the expectations set by the California Department of Education, which requires active, live participation from educators to qualify for stipends related to these synchronous workshops. We understand that everyone's learning preferences differ. If you're someone who leans towards asynchronous learning, we encourage you to check out the other Seasons of CS learning opportunities.
Ongoing Community of Practice Meeting for 2023 Summer of CS Participants
Ongoing Community of Practice(CoP) Meeting for Summer of CS Participants
A Gathering of K-12 Teachers and Paraeducators
Thursday, October 12, 2023 | 4:00-5:30 PM
Network with like-minded educators who have a passion for educational technology and CS! The first Seasons of CS Community of Practice (CoP) will be hosted by the Computer Science Teachers Association.
During our time together, we will:
Experience activities that you can use in your classroom tomorrow!
Share resources and ideas with other educators teaching in your grade band
Build a sustaining community of California educators who are passionate about educational technology and CS
As a token of appreciation for your time, you will be compensated with a $50 stipend for actively participating in this CoP meeting.