• Arizona CSPD Week 2022! Presenter: Dan Schneider - CSTA-Arizona
• AZHACS Project. Presenter: SciTech Institute
• Project Co-STEM and Let’s Talk Code. Presenter: Ashish Amresh, ASU
• Bring CS To Your School: Code.org. Presenter: Beth Nickel - AZ Science Center
• Bring CS To Your School: Microsoft TEALS. Presenter: Regional Carillo - Microsoft TEALS

CSforEL Benefits for Participating Districts

• Increased enrollment of English learners in AP Computer Science Principles (AP CSP)
• Increased number of qualifying scores by English learners in AP CSP
• 40+ hours of professional development over the summer and throughout the school year per cohort
• 10+ hours of professional development over the summer for at least one principal and counselor per participating school  

• Learn how to integrate programming and coding into current course content, such as math, science or art

• Explore cultural/community topics to anchor student learning in computer science and engineering

• Receive up to 30 hrs. of Professional Development Credit

• Earn up to $1,000 Stipend ($500 for completion of Course Sessions / $500  for completion of Classroom Application)

There are still spots available in this year's cohort for teachers on or around the Navajo Nation! For more information, visit the Let's Talk Code website to contact the organizers.

TEALS (Technology Education and Literacy in Schools) is a FREE Microsoft Philanthropies program that builds sustainable computer science programs in high schools, with a focus on serving students excluded from learning CS because of race, gender, or geography.

TEALS provides

• Rigorous curricula and resources approved by CS educators and industry professionals
• Resources and training to develop diverse and inclusive CS classrooms
• Sustained access to volunteers with deep knowledge of CS and industry experience
• A supportive community that allows teachers to build their subject matter knowledge
• Personalized support from a dedicated Regional Manager
• Remote or in-person volunteer support

The TEALS program is also aligned with the 2-year CTE Software and App Design sequence in Arizona

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