Applications open January 10, 2023 for the new Middle School and High School cohorts that start in Summer 2023
Code.org partners with U.S.-based organizations such as regional education units, nonprofits, and universities who serve as K-12 computer science hubs in each region. As a Code.org regional partner, the USC Viterbi K-12 STEM Center offers training for teachers interested in using the standards-aligned Code.org curriculum with their students.
Professional Learning Courses Offered
For Elementary School
- Free, one-day virtual or in-person workshop introducing teachers to coding and Code.org. Workshops are scheduled based on interest and need. More information.
- Facilitated by Debbie Spear, retired LAUSD math & CS teacher.
- Teachers: Indicate your interest (scroll down to "Contact my Regional Partner").
- Administrators: email Mary at kbonapar@usc.edu for more information and to coordinate a free workshop for your school or district!
- Course Information
For Middle School
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- Facilitated by John Landa, CS teacher at LAUSD’s Girls Academic Leadership Academy and Debbie Spear, retired LAUSD math & CS teacher.
- Summer Five-Day Immersion Training: July 10-14, 2023.
- Academic Year Support Workshops - Saturdays from 9:00 to 11:00 am on Zoom
- 9th September 2023
- 14th October 2023
- 11th November 2023
- 2nd December 2023
- 20th January 2024
- 24th February 2024
- 16th March 2024
- 20th April 2024
- Program Flyer
- Course Information
For High School
- Facilitated by Katie Ingram, CS teacher at LAUSD's Taft High School and Jennifer Stone, CS/CTE teacher at LAUSD’s STEM Academy of Hollywood.
- Summer Five-Day Immersion Training: July 17-21, 2023.
- Academic Year Support Workshops - Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Zoom
- 6th September 2023
- 4th October 2023
- 1st November 2023
- 6th December 2023
- 10th January 2024
- 7th February 2024
- 6th March 2024
- 3rd April 2024
- Program Flyer
- Course Information
For High School AP
- Facilitated by Katie Ingram, CS teacher at LAUSD's Taft High School and Bobbie Bastian, CS Teacher at Bollman Technical Education Center in CO.
- Summer Five-Day Immersion Training: July 24-28, 2023.
- Academic Year Support Workshops - Mondays from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Zoom
- 11th September 2023
- 16th October 2023
- 13th November 2023
- 11th December 2023
- 22nd January 2024 - due to MLK holiday
- 12th February 2024
- 11th March 2024
- 8th April 2024
- Program Flyer
- Course Information

Joining the USC/Code.org community opens up invitations to USC K-12 STEM Center Activities.
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Code.org 2020-21 Cohort Teachers Say :
“Teachers are often intimidated and don't see the need to add one more thing to their plate unless they are like me and know that coding is the new literacy and must provide it for students to be successful and happy in life. It is very supportive and convenient for us. Thank you for everything."- 2020 Code.org CSD cohort teacher
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Teachers can access this training through LAUSD. USC works with all school districts in the SoCal region.
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Published on September 14th, 2018
Last updated on March 8th, 2023