The Summer of CS is a research-backed professional learning program designed for teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, and counselors working in California public schools. This summer, multi-day workshops will be offered to help educators across California deliver equity-minded computer science (CS) instruction. Participants will receive tools and access to a network of support aimed at fostering the next generation of critical thinkers and problem solvers in our increasingly digitized world.
CSPD Week is a state-wide summer offering specifically for Grade 6–12 educators. A 30-hour time commitment is required to fulfill full and active participation in this professional learning opportunity. Participants will receive access to:
Number of Units: 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for CSPDWeek Participants.
Directions to Enrolled Participants for University Credit: Submit your Certificate of Completion of your June 23 - 27, 2025 workshop by email to [email protected] after enrolling for credit and completing the course.
Eligibility for Participation and Stipend
California public school educators in grades 6–12 who engage in professional learning outside their regular work hours are eligible to participate and receive a stipend.
Due to the funding restrictions outlined in the Educator Workforce Investment Grant (EWIG) for Computer Science, financial support is limited to public K–12 school educators. As such, private and independent school educators, expanded learning educators, pre-service teachers, and substitute teachers are not eligible for participation or a stipend in the Summer of CS, including the CSPD Week workshops offered in Anaheim from June 23-27, 2025. These eligibility criteria are in alignment with Assembly Bill 185, which prioritizes professional learning for teachers and paraprofessionals in California public schools.
To enroll in this course please ensure you have registered with Seasons of CS: https://www.seasonsofcs.org/cspdweek
University of San Diego – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information
The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.
Credits earned through USD’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways. These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the University of San Diego; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.
Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.
Prerequisites: No prior knowledge of computer science is required to participate.
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