AP CSP Professional Development

Empower Your Teaching with AP Computer Science Principles Professional Development

  • Upcoming live training: July 13–16, 2026 (10:00AM-3:00PM CST)
  • Pricing: Early Bird - $600 (until May 31, 2026), $800 - from June 1
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  • Asynchronous self-paced course
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Lead with Confidence!

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of problem solvers, innovators, and digital creators? Our AP Computer Science Principles (AP CSP) professional development program equips educators with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to teach this dynamic and engaging course.

  • What is AP CSP?
  • The AP CSP Exam: format, scoring and sample
  • Recruiting for AP CSP
  • Exploration of CodeMonkey
  • Exploring AP CSP Resources
  • Teacher Guides and Curriculum Development
  • Designing Engaging Lessons
  • Python Fundamentals with CodeMonkey
  • Control Flow in Python
  • Using Brython for Web-Based Python
  • Understanding the Create Task
  • Understanding the Create Task Rubric
  • Code Implementation and Documentation
  • Free Response/Written Response Portion of Exam

Join CodeMonkey for the live online AP CSP Training July 07-10, 10 AM CST to 3 pm CST

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Why AP CSP?

AP CSP introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science, fostering computational thinking, creativity, and real-world problem-solving skills. The course is designed to be inclusive and accessible, welcoming students of all backgrounds and skill levels. By offering AP CSP, you’re not only expanding your school’s STEM curriculum but also preparing students for future careers in technology and beyond.

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Who Should Attend?

This program is ideal for high school teachers from all backgrounds — whether you’re a seasoned computer science teacher or brand new to coding. No prior programming experience is required! Our professional development is designed to build your confidence and competence, ensuring you’re fully prepared to deliver a high-impact AP CSP course.

What You’ll Gain from Our Professional Development

Our comprehensive training program provides:

Content Mastery

Deepen your understanding of the AP CSP curriculum, including big ideas such as algorithms, data, the internet, and global impacts of computing.

Effective Pedagogy

Learn research-based teaching strategies to engage diverse learners, promote collaboration, and foster a growth mindset.

Assessment Preparation

Get familiar with the AP exam format, explore sample student work, and practice grading with College Board rubrics.

Hands-On Experience

Participate in interactive workshops, coding labs, and real-world project simulations.

Deep understanding of College Board material

Including the tools to better understand the College Board requirements.

Expertise in the CodeMonkey platform

Become an expert in teaching with the leading Computer Science K-12 curriculum.

The Create task performance

Understand and effectively teach the AP CSP Create Performance Task, guiding students through the process of developing, documenting, and presenting their own computer programs.

Introduction to Python and Brython

Learn the basics of Python programming and how to use Brython to run Python code directly in the browser.

  • Upcoming live training: July 7–10, 2025
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  • Asynchronous self-paced course
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Invest in Your Students’ Futures — and Your Own

By participating in AP CSP professional development, you’re not only expanding your students’ horizons but also advancing your own teaching career. Empower your classroom with the skills and strategies needed to make computer science engaging and accessible for all.

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Build confidence in teaching CodeMonkey

Student-friendly platform—easy for kids to catch up

Complete curriculum with a clear teaching path and ready-to-use materials

Ready to Get Started?

Join us and become a part of the growing movement to bring computer science to every student.
Register for an upcoming AP CSP professional development sessions today.

  • Upcoming live training: July 7–10, 2025
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  • Asynchronous self-paced course
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FAQ

CodeMonkey, a leading game-based learning platform, teaches students eight years and older the fundamental principles of computer programming. Founded in 2014, CodeMonkey products are designed to maximize engagement and user experience to introduce students to foundational computer programming skills. Using real programming languages and scalability for all learning environments, CodeMonkey provides a turnkey solution for educators by offering basic training, management and reporting tools, automatic grading and detailed tutorials for teachers and real time feedback for students.

No experience is needed.

CodeMonkey AP Computer Science Principles (AP CSP) is typically offered to 9th through 12th graders.

It’s fully aligned with the College Board material.