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Hour of Code Dates  |  K-5/6 PD Dates  |  Grades 6-10 PD Dates  | Grades 9-12 PD Dates
 

Hour of Code 2019! All Grades

Anyone, anywhere can organize an Hour of Code event: One-hour tutorials in over 45 languages. No experience needed. Ages 4 to 104. You pick the time, date, place, and activities that work for you! Promotional Video (2 min)  |  Activities  |  How-to Video (3 min)  |  FAQ  |  Spread the Word  

  • Dec. 9-15, 2019 (2nd week) suggested - No Cost, Space Always Available
    Register by Wednesday, Dec. 11 (optional) to have your event appear on the world-wide map
     

For K-5/6 Classroom Teachers

CS Fundamentals Introduction ("CSF Intro")
This 1-day introduction to computer science welcomes elementary classroom teachers who are new to the Code.org elementary curriculum. No prior computer science skills are required, and qualifying elementary teachers receive a full scholarship.  Curricula Overview  |  About the CSF Curriculum

  • Sept. 14, 2019 (2nd Saturday) - 8 am to 4 pm - Garden Oaks Montessori in north Houston
     
  • Oct. 26, 2019 (4th Saturday) - Rescheduled for Jan. 25, 2020
    In celebration of the RUSMP/Code.org K-5/6 teachers and facilitators attending TCCA 2019! (Waitlist Only)
     
  • Jan. 25, 2020 (4th Saturday) - 8 am to 4 pm - Garden Oaks Montessori in north Houston
    Space Available  |  Register / Reserve a Seat*

*Is your school outside the 30 counties served by Rice University? Search by Zip Code for a CS Fundamentals Intro or Deep Dive workshop near you.
 
CS Fundamentals Deep Dive ("CSF Deep Dive")
CSF Intro is a MANDATORY PREREQ  This 1-day workshop supports teachers who have been using the Code.org elementary curriculum in their classroom for at least 1-3 months. Qualifying elementary teachers receive a full scholarship. 

  • Nov. 16, 2019 (3rd Saturday)  - 8 am to 4 pm - Aldine ISD in north Houston
    Space Available  |  Join the Interested list (You will be asked for a solid Yes or No approx. one week before)
     
  • Feb. 22, 2020 (4th Saturday)  - 8 am to 4 pm - Garden Oaks Montessori in north Houston
    Space Available  |  Register / Reserve a Seat*

*Is your school outside the 30 counties served by Rice University? Search by Zip Code for a CS Fundamentals Intro or Deep Dive workshop near you.
 

For Grades 6-10 Classroom Teachers

CS Discoveries ("CSD")
This 5-day introduction to computer science welcomes middle and high school classroom teachers who are new to the Code.org CS Discoveries curriculum. No prior computer science skills are required.  Curricula Overview  |  About the CSD Curriculum

Hint: Before you apply, send a test message to yourself at the email address you plan to use. This is the address that Code.org will send automated messages to and that Rice USMP will use to contact you (approximately every two weeks).
 
*See Who is a qualifying teacher? and Additional Scholarship Requirements... below. Is your school outside the 30 counties served by Rice University? Search by Zip Code for a CS Discoveries cohort forming near you.
 

For Grades 9-12 Classroom Teachers

CS Principles ("CSP") - Approved by the College Board for AP® Computer Science Principles
This 5-day introduction to computer science welcomes high school classroom teachers who are new to the Code.org CS Principles curriculum. No prior computer science skills are required.  Curricula Overview  |  About the CSP Curriculum

Hint: Before you apply, send a test message to yourself at the email address you plan to use. This is the address that Code.org will send automated messages to and that Rice USMP will use to contact you (approximately every two weeks).

*See Who is a qualifying teacher? and Additional Scholarship Requirements... below. Is your school outside the 30 counties served by Rice University? Search by Zip Code for a CS Principles cohort forming near you.

 

 
Who is a qualifying teacher?
In general, only qualifying teachers may attend a Code.org PD workshop. While there are exceptions, Code.org generally defines a qualifying teacher as a classroom or technology teacher who directly instructs the students in the named grade range. So, by this definition, a school principal, an administrator, a community volunteer, a non-teaching curriculum developer, or a college student working towards a degree in education may not attend a Code.org PD workshop. Please contact RUSMP if you think you qualify but don't see your role here.
 
Additional Scholarship Requirements for Qualifying Middle & High School Teachers
Scholarships for middle and high school PDs may also require 1) written confirmation from the principal that the teacher will be teaching the Code.org curriculum for a minimum amount of classroom hours, 2) that the school meets URM (underrepresented minorities) criteria, 3) that the school meets SES (socioeconomic status) criteria, and 4) a commitment from the teacher to attend up to four 1-day workshops during the academic year, typically on a Saturday. Specific details are provided in the fall, when teachers apply for a spot in a summer cohort for CS Discoveries or CS Principles.
 
Counties Served
Effective September 1, 2019, RUSMP in partnership with Code.org serves K-12 schools in the following Texas counties: Austin, Brazoria, Brazos, Burleson, Calhoun, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Hardin, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Matagorda, Montgomery, Newton, Orange, Polk, Robertson, San Jacinto, Trinity, Tyler, Walker, Washington, and Wharton. If you don't see your school's county listed here, Search by Zip Code as described above.
 
Questions? Contact Debbie Campbell at debbie.campbell@rice.edu.

 

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