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 who fully complete this 8-week professional development workshop will earn 56 hours of CPE credit (continuing professional education). During online professional development, teachers meet once each week for a 2-hour synchronous online session, then complete approximately 5 hours of self-paced modules throughout the week with on-demand support from PD facilitators.

During these in-depth professional development workshops, teachers will:
• Familiarize themselves with the comprehensive teacher materials and curriculum, often from the perspective of a student
• Practice the collaborative, project-based, and blended learning instructional strategies necessary to teach the course successfully
• Explore background computer science content in the context of course activities
• Master College Board requirements and expectations for AP® implementation

Recommended 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.