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Elementary Computer Science Specialists will explore trends and topics in CS and AI literacy and collaborate to improve student achievement by developing and sharing inclusive instructional practices. This event is only for elementary CS Specialists.

 

STEM: This activity will have an impact on STEM experiences for students by supporting teachers as they develop their computer science curriculum and teaching strategies. Teachers will have access to and time to explore STEM and STEM career resources. The learning activities that teachers will implementing as a result of their learning will incorporate multiple aspects of STEM, including Computer Science, Science, Math and Engineering. This is an authentic STEM experience.

 

This is a series of professional development opportunities for clock hours . Certificated staff can earn up to 8 hours of additional pay at per diem for the year and as many clock hours as you choose to participate in with a minimum of 1 total. 

Please register for all sessions that you are  attending, so that your names are on the sign-in sheets and clock hours can be awarded.

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Content standards for continuing education credit hours that apply to this PD are highlighted below.

The content and objectives of in-service continuing education credit hours must relate to one or more of the following:

  1. Opportunities for participants to collect and analyze evidence related to student learning; 
  2. Professional certificate standards;
  3. Paraeducator standards of practice as described in Title 179 WAC;
  4. School and district improvement efforts;
  5. Education frameworks and curriculum alignment;
  6. Research-based instructional strategies and assessment practices;
  7. Content of current or anticipated assignment;
  8. Advocacy for students and leadership;
  9. Supervision, mentoring, or coaching; or
  10. Building a collaborative learning community.

Source: State Content Standards (Chapter 181-85 WAC)