Pathfinders Summer Institute 2024
Firia Labs, in partnership with Infosys Foundation USA, is dedicated to offering tuition-free professional development for teachers. This initiative is designed to equip educators with the skills necessary to teach authentic, project-based computer science courses using Python, the industry-standard programming language.
For the first time, the Pathfinders Summer Institute is extending full scholarships, courtesy of Infosys Foundation USA, to K-12 teachers from public and charter schools, as well as to community librarians and district technology specialists, allowing these additional roles to join.
This year’s workshop from Firia Labs is CodeXplosion: Teach Python Coding with CodeX which includes 40 hours of PD and 4 CodeX. It will be hosted virtually on:
July 8 - July 12 from 9am - 4pm Central time - FULL!
OR
July 29 - August 2 from 9am - 4pm Central time
Why wait? Limited spots are available, so apply now to secure your spot!
Please note: Enrollment is limited to one PD per teacher this year.
Follow these steps to join us this summer:
- Create a free account in the Pathfinders Online Portal. https://pathfinders.onwingspan.com
- Register for CodeXplosion: Teach Python Coding with CodeX.
Firia Labs will be in contact with you within 5 days in regards to your acceptance. Once you are accepted, you will be required to turn in 2 items:
- Scholarship acceptance letter you received via email, signed by both you and your admin/principal.
- A screenshot of your Pathfinders Online Portal. It will look like this picture below.
What will you receive from attending?
- Some AMAZING and FUN PD
- New Python skills
- Four CodeX with annual curriculum licenses
- Confidence to bring Python to your students
Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your coding skills with Firia Labs! Sign up today and let's make this summer a season of growth and learning together!