PDE PAsmart 7-12 Computer Science Pathway

Session Dates

Tuesday June 23, 2020 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Webinar
Monday November 16, 2020 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM - Webinar
Tuesday November 17, 2020 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM - Webinar
Wednesday November 18, 2020 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM - Webinar
Monday January 25, 2021 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM - Webinar
Wednesday March 03, 2021 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Webinar
Wednesday April 14, 2021 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Webinar
Wednesday May 12, 2021 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Webinar
Wednesday June 23, 2021 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM - Webinar

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The PDE PAsmart 7-12 Computer Science (CS) Pathway is an intensive, year-long learning experience supporting local educational agencies (LEAs) engaged in the PAsmart Targeted Grant program. As a result of the 7-12 Pathway, LEAs will have an educator ready to take the 7-12 CS certification exam and to offer a standards-aligned middle or high school CS course during the school year utilizing evidence-based culturally responsive pedagogical practices to meet the needs of diverse learners.

The Pathway supports middle and high school (7-12) educators who currently are or will soon be teaching a computer science course and is differentiated for participants, taking into varied levels of experience in education and computer science

Objectives

Educators engaging in the 7-12 Pathway will:

• Demonstrate foundational computer science (CS) content knowledge and skills in preparation of taking the 7-12 CS certification exam
• Demonstrate knowledge of the K-12 CS Framework and the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Standards
• Identify strategies and resources for the delivery of universally designed and culturally relevant CS instruction to diverse learners
• Develop CS instructional materials that are standards-aligned, universally designed, and pedagogically supported.
• Create a plan for increasing and diversifying student engagement in CS with alignment LEA’s CS strategic plan (SCRIPT or other)
• Articulate the need for CS in education and our communities

Target Audience

Selected PAsmart Targeted Grant recipients Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this event. Contact: Sadie Hetrick, at 717-901-2273, or shetrick@pattan.net.