Essential PD for Confident, Effective CS Teaching
Whether you're brand‑new to CS or an experienced teacher looking to sharpen your practice, our flexible workshops help you deepen content expertise and strengthen high‑impact instructional strategies. With self‑paced online options, you can grow your skills and receive personalized coaching on a schedule that works for you.
Upcoming Professional Development
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.
Our professional development (PD) workshops provide guided preparation that is far more efficient and impactful than navigating the curriculum alone. We encourage all educators to attend a workshop, as experienced teachers gain fresh strategies and deeper expertise, while those new to each UTeach CS curriculum receive the essential guidance and expert support needed to start the year fully prepared. Explore key PD features and funding opportunities.
"This was one of the best PD's I've attended. The content was valuable, it was efficient, and was a very pleasant experience."
—Bradley P., Alabama Teacher
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)
- 28-Hour Middle School Tech and Play Workshop (No Experience Required)
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).
Upcoming PD (No Experience Required) | |
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Self-Paced AP CS Principles Workshop: 35 Hours |
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).
Upcoming PD (No Experience Required) | |
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Self-Paced AP CSA Bootcamp: 55 Hours |
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).
Upcoming PD (Java Experience Required) | |
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Self-Paced AP CSA Workshop: 30 Hours |
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).
Upcoming PD (No Experience Required) | |
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Self-Paced AP Cybersecurity Workshop: 30 Hours |
Middle School Tech and Play Workshop
Prerequisites: Teachers with any content background or level of experience are welcome to attend our Tech and Play Workshop. No knowledge or experience with computer science or programming is required.
Teachers who fully complete this professional development workshop will earn 28 hours of CPE credit (continuing professional education).
Upcoming PD (No Experience Required) | |
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June 1–4, 2026 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | |
July 20–23, 2026 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm | |
July 28–31, 2026 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
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.