Professional Development Schedule
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What C-STEM Courses/PD do I need to take?
UC Davis C-STEM offers two pathways for professional development: (I) C-STEM Implementation by taking C-STEM Academy I/Course 1 and (II) Computer Science Supplementary Teaching Credential Authorization Program and C-STEM Implementation by completing five C-STEM courses.
I. For C-STEM Implementation
To integrate C-STEM K-12 Math and CS Curriculum into your academic or afterschool/summer program, you only need to complete Course 1.
II. For CS Supplementary Teaching Credential Authorization & C-STEM Implementation
The sequence of five C-STEM professional development courses in the Joint UC Davis/UC Riverside Computer Science Supplementary Teaching Credential Authorization Program meets the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) requirements. These courses will prepare K-12 teachers with fundamental CS knowledge and pedagogy to teach any K-12 standards-compliant computer science curriculum. Participants can opt to take the courses as non-credit, for-credit, or for CEUs.
- To complete the CS Specific Authorization, there are six different schedules:
- Year 1: take all five courses.
- Year 1, take Courses 1 and 2. Year 2, take Courses 3, 4, and 5.
- Year 1, take Courses 1, 2, and 3. Year 2, take Courses 4 and 5.
- Year 1, take Courses 1 and 4. Year 2, take Courses 2, 3, and 5.
- Year 1, take Courses 1 and 5. Year 2, take Courses 2, 3, and 4.
- Year 1, take Courses 1, 4, and 5. Year 2, take Courses 2 and 3.
- If your organization would like to host an on-site C-STEM Professional Development tailored for your K-12 teachers, please contact us.
C-STEM Course Enrollment & Attendance Policy
To ensure every teacher feels fully confident and supported in their classroom, we’ve found that full attendance and active participation in C-STEM courses are truly vital. Below is our attendance and enrollment policy on C-STEM courses.
Attendance Policy
Teachers may not enroll in a C-STEM course if they miss the first day of instruction, as on the first day, critical foundational knowledge and logistics are covered. Exceptions to this policy require the express written permission from the C-STEM Director, Dr. Harry Cheng, prior to the start of the course. He is the sole authority for granting these exceptions. To request an exception, please complete this form prior to the first day of the course. Permission must be received before the class begins.
May 4, 5, 6, and 7, 2026 (Virtual. Daily from 3:30pm-6:00pm) Note: This 100% online training will prepare teachers and paraprofessionals to teach C-STEM during summer camps for K12 students. Examples of summer camps are Math Summer Camp, STEAM Summer Camp, GIRL/GIRL+ Camp, and UJIMA Camp. | Synchronous Zoom | Register Here |
Course 1: C-STEM Academy I
(CS X458.01 Introduction to Teaching Computer Science )
| Date/PD | City/State | Registration |
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| June 15 - June 18, 2026 @ UC Davis (In-person, 8:00am - 4:00pm PST) | Northern CA UC Davis | Register Here |
October 17, 2026 @ UC Davis (In-person, 8:00am - 4:00pm PST) Synchronous Zoom Sessions held Oct 17, Oct 20, Oct 27, Nov 3, Nov 10, Nov 17, Dec 1, Dec 8, and Dec 15, from 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm PST | Northern CA UC Davis Southern CA UC Riverside Extension | Register Here |
Course 2: C-STEM Academy 2
(CS X458.02 Programming and Integration of CS into STEAM Teaching)
| Date/PD | City/State | Registration |
January 2, 2027 @ UC Davis (In-person, 8:00am - 4:00pm PST) Synchronous Zoom Sessions held Jan 12, Jan 19, Jan 26, Feb 2, Feb 9, Feb 16, Feb 23, Mar 2, Mar 9, Mar 23, from 4:15 pm - 6:15 pm PST | Northern CA UC Davis Southern CA UC Riverside Extension
| Register Here |
Course 3: C-STEM Academy 3
(CS X458.03 Development of Integrated CS and STEAM Curriculum with Physical Computing)
| Date/Location | City/State | Registration |
| July 13 - 17, 2026 (In-Person: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm PST) | Southern CA San Bernardino City USD | Register Here |
Course 4: C-STEM Institute 1
(CS X458.04 Computer Programming in C)
| Date/PD | City/State | Registration |
| June 1 - June 5, 2026 (In-Person: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm PST) | Southern CA Alvord USD | Register Here |
| June 22 - June 26, 2026 (In-Person: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm PST) | Northern CA UC Davis
| Register Here |
Course 5: C-STEM Institute 2
(CS X458.05 Data Structures and Software Design
| Date/PD | City/State | Registration |
| May 16 and August 10-13, 2026 (In-Person 8:00 am - 4:00 pm PST) | Southern CA Orange USD | Register Here |
| June 8 - June 12, 2026 (In-person 8:00 am – 4:00 pm PST) | Southern CA Alvord USD | Register Here |
| June 27, June 29 & 30, July 1 & 2, 2026 (In-Person: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm PST) | Northern CA UC Davis
| Register Here |
| July 20 - July 24, 2026 (In-Person: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm PST) | Southern CA San Bernardino City USD | Register Here |
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