Use the filters and search below to discover accredited professional development (PD) programs and associated curricula for K-12 CS teachers. Click a card to view more details.
In the accreditation process, an independent committee of experts evaluates submitted opportunities using a rubric aligned to indicators of quality professional development. Learn more about the accreditation process and volunteer committee .
Integrating Robotics into CS and STEAM Education
Over 8,000 built-in lessons and activities for learning CS and math with robotics for all levels of K-12, using both virtual and hardware robots.
Scratch Encore
An intermediate, culturally-relevant, Scratch-based curriculum for grades 5-8, offering 2-3 years of instruction and a flexible, themed structure.
Certified Robotics Training
Over 20 free, research-based curricula for a variety of robotics platforms (LEGO, VEX, REV, Arduino, Virtual), coding languages, and grade levels.
CMU CS Academy
An online, graphics-based computer science curriculum taught in Python, provided by Carnegie Mellon University.
MAD-learn
Students in grades 3-12 will use the six-step design thinking process to create their own app from ideation to launch.
HER Academy K-8 CS Teaching Certification
Project-based, interest-driven modules aligned to standards for grades 2-8. Robust and flexible lesson and activity banks designs for any schedule.
Exploring Computer Science
Year-long, researched-based introductory CS course with inquiry-based approach. Designed to broaden participation and show breadth and impacts of CS.
CodeSpace by Firia Labs
An introduction to Python programming using physical devices, project-based learning, and intuitive, step-by-step curricula.
CSAwesome
Year-long (10 units) College Board-endorsed AP CSA curriculum that provides interactive lessons for high school students to learn Java programming.
Mouse: Scratch Creative Computing
25+ project-based lessons where students create animations, stories, and games with Scratch.
Mobile CSP
College Board-endorsed AP CSP curriculum focused on building apps using MIT's App Inventor while using project-based programming.
Beauty and Joy of Computing
BJC follows the AP CS Principles framework with a programming-heavy focus and deep exploration into the social implications of computing.
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