CSinPA K-8 Foundational Pathway

This pathway is open to all K–8 educators interested in integrating computer science into their curriculum. The Pathway supports K-8 educators involved with CS instruction, whether as stand-alone classes or by integrating CS concepts and practices into other content-area instruction.

Participants will explore ways of teaching CS while mastering core CS competencies. Over the course, participants set goals for expanding CS access for students and share artifacts to demonstrate progress towards their goals in the development and implementation of a small-scale implementation pilot.

The Pathway is provided at no cost, and Act 48 credit is available.

Participants are also eligible to receive a $350 stipend if they successfully complete and submit all program expectations and deliverables.

The Pathway is 100% Virtual and will run January 16- June 15, 2025. The patwhay includes 48 hours of professional learning conducted via asynchronous and synchronous online activities. All activities will be completed via an online, self-paced course; no travel is necessary. As part of the pathway, participants will also be required to attend five live sessions. Click here to learn more about the structure and timeline.

All live sessions will take place 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm on the following Thursdays:

• 1/16: Kick-off Session
• 2/13: Live Session
• 3/27: Live Session
• 5/8: Live Session
• 6/12: Final Session

Participants will:

1. Access and use the K-12 CS Framework and CSTA standards

2. Initiate and reflect on a small-scale implementation pilot

3. Recognize and create a plan to close equity gaps in CS education, specifically for students with disabilities and other historically underrepresented populations, such as students of color and female students

4. Leverage community and stakeholder partnerships

5. Articulate the need for CS in education and our communities

The Pathway consists of 8 sequential modules:

1. Onboarding and Fundamentals of CS education
2. Algorithm and Programming
3. Computing systems & Network and Internet
4. Data and Analysis & Impacts of Computing
5. Equity and Inclusion
6. Instructional Planning
7. Recruitment and Advocacy
8. Implementation and Capstone

Click here to learn more about the structure and timeline.

Registration is now open for the Spring cohort of the CSinPA K-8 Pathway professional learning program. The deadline is January 15, 2025.

The Pathway is open to any K-8 educator involved with CS instruction, including:

• Grade-level teachers
• Content-area teachers
• Special education teachers
• English language teachers
• Librarians
• Specialists
• Instructional coaches

Check the document for Frequently Asked Questions. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at csforall@pattan.net