AP Computer Science A Bootcamp (No Java Experience Required)

Professional Development

UTeach Computer Science provides College Board–endorsed professional development to prepare new and returning computer science teachers for success in their classrooms. Teachers explore the rigorous, project-based UTeach AP CSA curriculum with unique interplanetary missions where students tackle hands-on programming challenges as they "travel through space."

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

During these in-depth professional development workshops, teachers will:
• Explore curricular resources (lesson plans, projects, and labs)
• Strengthen content knowledge in computer science
• Master AP course requirements and College Board expectations
• Cultivate high‑impact instructional strategies and AI tools
• Customize Codio platform tools, autograding features, and LMS integrations

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.

"Being a first-time AP CSA teacher, I was really worried about how fast I would have to go and where to gain needed resources, but this PD settled my fears quickly!!" —Rodney R.