Pathfinders is back this summer! Can we get a WOOHOO?! Read along for the exciting details.
Firia Labs and Infosys Foundation USA have committed to providing NO COST to you teacher professional development which fully prepares teachers to deliver authentic project-based CS instruction using the industry-standard Python language. These scholarships are offered to US public school and charter school teachers.
Firia Labs and Infosys Foundation USA know that getting teachers up to speed to computer science is a top priority for states and school districts. What you may not be aware of is that we are committed to helping train your teachers at NO COST through our engaging teacher professional development.
This PD will prepare teachers to deliver authentic, robust project-based computer science instruction using Python, an industry-standard language. We know that there may be some trepidation for learning and teaching Python, but there isn't any reason for fear, we've got this and so will your teachers.
What's in it for the district?
- Teachers trained in Python
- Confident educators - ready to engage their students
- Meet district/state mandates
- No impact on your PD budget
What will educators receive from attending?
- Some AMAZING and FUN PD
- New Python skills
- 4 Firia Labs CodeX with annual licenses
- Confidence to bring Python to their students
- Exposure to the Firia Labs Python Pathway for grades 4th - 12th
US public school and charter school teachers are eligible to apply for scholarships. If you have teachers that want to participate in this AMAZING week of Python learning have them complete the following steps:
To register:
- Teacher - Create an account at Pathfinders Online Institute.
- Teacher - Register for the CodeXplosion: Teach Python Coding with CodeX.
- Firia Labs - Contact within 3-5 days with acceptance status
- Teacher - Take a screenshot of your Pathfinders Online Institute account and email to us.
- Teacher - Send in the provided acceptance letter with teachers and admin/principal's signature. (Firia Labs will provide the template once accepted.)
Don't wait? Limited spots are available, so have your teachers apply now to reserve their seat!!
Let Firia Labs partner with you to ensure that teachers are ready to teach Python during the 2023/2024 school year.
Happy coding!
The Firia Labs Team