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Professional Development
codeSpark and PD developer Launch CS have partnered to create ‘codeSpark Launch’, an online professional development course designed to help K-5 educators teach young students the basics of Computer Science and the foundations of computational thinking.
- Course delivered through online and mailed materials.
- 5 Modules take 60 - 90 minutes each to complete.
- Educators encouraged to take the course with a group of 2 - 5 peers (not required).
- Course is $250 for individuals. Additional discounts available to educators purchasing as a group and codeSpark Teacher Ambassadors.
- Educators will receive a signed certificate of completion at end of course.
Affordable
codeSpark Academy is 100% free for teachers. Now you can expand your reach with afforable PD deeply discounted for ambassadors and groups.
Accessible
Launch CS’ online model uses short videos that make learning easy. Teacher tested and approved.
Fun
Quality computational thinking PD that aligns with standards, using the Foo characters you and your students love.
What teachers are saying...
“codeSpark Launch is filled with fun and engaging activities. It provides short and easy-to-undertand videos for each concept. I have been using codeSpark, ‘The Foos’ for a few years now and it was great to have a guide to help me explain some concepts to the students.”
—Jennifer Nishimoto, Tech Coordinator, Santa Monica Boulevard School - Los Angeles, CA
Questions? Want to know more? Visit the course page at Launch CS or email us at info@code-spark.org.