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Advancing Computer Science Education with Code.org

YOU can teach Computer Science!! You don't have to be a software developer to teach computer science. Code.org makes it easy, no matter your background!

WHAT IS CODE.ORG?

Code.org® is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science in schools and increasing participation by young women and students from other underrepresented groups. Their vision aligns with ours: every student in every school should have the opportunity to learn computer science as part of their core K-12 education.

The Code.org curriculum provides a comprehensive K-12 learning pathway, supplying the scaffolding needed to build an in-depth understanding of computer science and digital literacy, preparing students for future careers (especially in STEM!). All of Code.org’s curriculum resources and tutorials will forever be free to use, and the Code.org online learning platform is DSA approved statewide.

As the Hawai‘i Regional Partner for the Code.org Teacher Professional Learning Program, STEMworks™ is helping to advance Computer Science (CS) education in K-12 schools statewide. We provide quality professional development (PD) opportunities for Hawai‘i’s educators for each course in the Code.org CS pathway: Computer Science Fundamentals, Discoveries, Principles, and AP Computer Science A.

WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES

All teachers are welcome to join, no previous experience teaching computer science needed! Full scholarships are available for qualified teachers.

***NEW*** CS AI Foundations

  • Looking for a flexible, modern computer science curriculum that's engaging, inclusive, and packed with real-world relevance? AI Foundations blends core computer science concepts with AI, data science, and cybersecurity, all in one accessible curriculum.

  • Designed for all high school students and adaptable to your classroom needs, AI Foundations empowers you to prepare students for the future, even if you're new to teaching AI.

  • Summer 2025 Cohort Dates:

CS Fundamentals Workshops (K-5)

  • Elementary school teachers interested in attending upcoming local CS Fundamentals training are encouraged to sign up!

  • CSF sections are three day training sessions (Intro, Deep Dive, Physical Computing), offered virtually via Zoom from 8am - 3pm.

  • 1-day training sessions are available upon request. Please email anna@medb.org if interested.

  • Summer 2025 Cohort Dates:

CS Principles for high school educators (gr 9 - 12)

  • In-person in Alaska, travel scholarships available for eligible Hawaii teachers

  • TeacherCon Dates: June 2 - 6, 2025

  • Academic Year Workshops: TBD

  • HIDOE PD credits pending

  • Enrollment CLOSED

Professional Learning Program for CS Discoveries (6-10), CS Principles (9-12), and AP Computer Science A (10-12)

  • Applications for the 2025 - 2026 Professional Learning Program are open!

  • Program begins with a week-long TeacherCon workshop session in Summer, followed by four academic year workshops throughout the school year

  • Scholarships are available for eligible teachers!

CS Discoveries for middle/high school educators (gr 6 - 10)

2024 - 2025 ENROLLED TEACHERS

As a reminder, please see below for your upcoming workshop dates. You will receive a reminder email from STEMworks™ a month prior to each workshop along with another reminder a week prior to that will include details about the workshops and/if there are any changes. Please feel free to contact Anna at anna@medb.org should you have any questions.

Academic Yearly Workshops

CS Discoveries (in-person on Oahu, 8:30am - 4:30pm)

  • September 30, 2023

  • December 2, 2023

  • January 27, 2024

  • February 24, 2024

AP CSA for high school educators (gr 10 - 12)

CS Principles (hybrid - online and in-person on Oahu, 8:30am - 4:30pm)

  • September 9, 2023

  • October 7, 2023

  • November 4, 2023

  • January 20, 2024

AP CS A (hybrid - online and in-person on Oahu, 8:30am - 4:30pm)

  • September 23, 2023

  • October 21, 2023

  • November 18, 2023

  • January 27, 2024

Local CS & STEM related Conferences and Events

  1. Feb 12th & 13, 2025: Hawaii Computer Science PD Summit Event

  2. March 24th & 25th, 2023: 16th Annual Hawaii STEM Conference

    1. Website and registration: www.hawaiistemconference.org



DID YOU KNOW?

  • According to the latest statistics, computing occupations are now the number one source of all new wages in the U.S. and comprise two-thirds of all projected new jobs in STEM fields, making Computer Science one of the most in-demand college degrees.

  • Hawai‘i currently has 1,965 open computing jobs – 4.3 times the average demand rate in Hawai‘i.

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  • The average salary for a computing occupation in Hawai‘i is $83,548 which is significantly higher than the average salary in the state ($49,430).

  • Despite all of these high-paying job opportunities, the state only produced 160 computer science graduates in 2021 – and only 17% were female. We need to improve access for every student in every school in Hawaii, including groups like girls and minorities who have been traditionally underrepresented.

View the full 2021 State of CS Education fact sheet for Hawai‘i here.


Code.org® is a non-profit dedicated to expanding access to computer science and increasing participation by women and underrepresented minorities. It is supported by generous donors including Microsoft, Facebook, the Infosys Foundation, Google, Omidyar Network, and many more.

For more information on Code.org, contact:
Anna Sikkink I Email: anna@medb.org I 808.875.2300