AP CSP Professional Development
Empower Your Teaching with AP Computer Science Principles Professional Development
- Upcoming live training: July 7ā10, 2025
- Asynchronous self-paced course
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
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.
Who Should Attend?
This program is ideal for high school teachers from all backgrounds ā 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 Youāll 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 7ā10, 2025
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- Asynchronous self-paced course
Invest in Your Studentsā Futures ā 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.
Build confidence in teaching CodeMonkey
Student-friendly platformāeasy 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 7ā10, 2025
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- Asynchronous self-paced course
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CodeMonkey, una plataforma lĆder de aprendizaje basada en juegos, enseƱa a los estudiantes de ocho aƱos en adelante los principios fundamentales de la programación de computadoras. Fundados en 2014, los productos CodeMonkey estĆ”n diseƱados para maximizar el compromiso y la experiencia del usuario, para presentar a los estudiantes las habilidades fundamentales de programación de computadoras. Utilizando lenguajes de programación reales y adaptación a todos los entornos de aprendizaje, CodeMonkey proporciona una solución Ćŗtil para los educadores al ofrecer capacitación bĆ”sica, herramientas de administración y generación de informes, calificación automĆ”tica, tutoriales detallados para los maestros y comentarios inmediatos a los estudiantes.
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.