Professional Development 

Our professional development workshops for both AP CS Principles and AP CSA are College Board–endorsed and may be substituted for an AP Institute.

During these in-depth professional development workshops, you will:

• Familiarize yourself with the comprehensive teacher materials and curriculum, often from the perspective of a student
• Explore background computer science content in the context of course activities and projects
• Practice the collaborative, project-based, and blended learning instructional strategies necessary to teach the course successfully
• Master College Board requirements and expectations for AP® implementation

Texas teachers: Learn about PD reimbursements from the Texas Education Agency for school districts and open enrollment charter schools. 

Recommended: Pair your professional development with a curriculum license. Take a look at our package options.

Flexible PD, Built Around Your Schedule 

Professional development is the fastest, most reliable way for teachers to feel prepared when they begin using the UTeach CS curriculum. Educators who attend our workshops consistently report stronger content understanding, smoother platform implementation, and greater mastery of effective instructional strategies. 

• Self-paced online PD: Teachers complete self-paced modules, with on-demand support, and attend periodic check-ins with their PD facilitator over a 3-month timeframe. Teachers can register on a rolling basis and have 3 months to complete their PD.
• Custom in-person or live online PD: Learn about our custom PD options for your group, either in-person or online. We offer customized options for any of the courses below and for specialized courses. 

Jump to professional development options:

• 35-Hour AP CS Principles Workshop (No Experience Required)
• 55-Hour AP CSA Bootcamp (No Experience Required)
• 30-Hour AP CSA Workshop (Java Experience Required)
• 30-Hour AP Cybersecurity Workshop (No Experience Required)

Workshops

AP CS Principles Workshop

Prerequisites: Teachers with any content background or level of experience are welcome to attend our AP CS Principles Professional Development Workshop. No knowledge or experience with computer science or programming is required. 

Teachers who fully complete this professional development workshop will earn 35 hours of CPE credit (continuing professional education). 

AP CSA Bootcamp 

Prerequisites: Teachers with any content background or level of experience teaching computer science are welcome to attend our AP CSA Professional Development Bootcamp. No experience with Java is required. 

Teachers who fully complete this professional development workshop will earn 55 hours of CPE credit (continuing professional education).

AP CSA Workshop 

Prerequisites: Teachers will be completing Java assignments and unit projects starting in the first week of the AP CSA Professional Development Workshop, so previous experience with Java programming is required.

Teachers who fully complete this professional development workshop will earn 30 hours of CPE credit (continuing professional education). 

AP Cybersecurity Workshop

Prerequisites: Teachers with any content background or level of experience are welcome to attend our AP Cybersecurity Professional Development Workshop. No knowledge or experience with cybersecurity or programming is required. 

Teachers who fully complete this professional development workshop will earn 30 hours of CPE credit (continuing professional education). 

PD Costs

View license and PD costs. Professional development must be purchased with an accompanying curriculum license. Teachers are highly encouraged, but not required, to purchase PD in addition to their license. 

Custom PD

Learn about our custom PD options for your group, either in-person or online. We offer customized options for any of the courses below and for specialized courses.