Maryland Codes
Code in the Schools’ professional learning division, Maryland Codes, serves as the Maryland regional partner for Code.org. Our mission is to bring high quality computer science professional learning experiences to every school district in Maryland.
Summer 2026 Professional Learning Workshops
Registration is OPEN!
For individual teacher registration
Week of July 20, 2026
Teaching Code.org CS Discoveries
Monday, July 20-Thursday, July 23 (4 days, 9am-4pm)
Educators will explore a flexible middle and high school computer science course featuring modules in web development, app and game design, physical computing, and more.
Teaching CS Principles
Monday, July 20-Wednesday, July 22 (3 days, 9am-4pm)
Educators will examine essential computer science concepts common across CS Principles curricula in this curriculum-agnostic workshop.
AP CSP Test Prep
Thursday, July 23 (1 day, 9am-4pm)
Educators will learn strategies and best practices to prepare their students for success on the AP Computer Science Principles exam.
Teaching Code.org AI Foundations- Part 1 (Units 1-6)
Tuesday, July 21 - Thursday, July 23 (3 days, 9am-4pm)
Educators will prepare to teach Part 1 of a flexible, high school–level CS curriculum that builds foundational skills with a focus on artificial intelligence, data science, and real-world applications.
IT Specialist- Java Test Prep
Tuesday July 21- Wednesday, July 22 (2 days, 9am-4pm) *Dates subject to change
Educators will learn how to prepare students for success on the IT Specialist – Java exam through instruction aligned to Maryland’s IRC framework and core computational thinking practices.
Week of July 27, 2026
Teaching Python Programming
Monday, July 27 - Wednesday, July 29 (3 days, 9am-4pm)
Educators will build pedagogical and content knowledge to provide students with a strong foundation in Python programming.
IT Specialist-Python Test Prep
Thursday, July 30 - Friday, July 31 (2 days, 9am-4pm)
Educators will learn how to prepare students for success on the IT Specialist – Python exam through instruction aligned to Maryland’s IRC framework and core computational thinking practices.
Teaching Code.org AI Foundations- Part 2 (Units 7-12)
Tuesday, July 28 - Thursday, July 30 (3 days, 9am-4pm)
Educators will prepare to teach Part 2 of a flexible, high school–level CS curriculum that builds foundational skills with a focus on artificial intelligence, data science, and real-world applications.
AP CSA Test Prep
Friday, July 31 (1 day, 9am-4pm) *Date subject to change
Educators will learn strategies and best practices to prepare their students for success on the AP Computer Science A exam.
For schools or districts completing registration on behalf of their teachers.
Summer 2026 Workshop Schedule
All workshops below are virtual.
Week of July 13, 2026
Teaching Data Science
Monday, July 13-Thursday, July 16 (4 days, 9am-4pm) *dates subject to change
Educators will gain the tools and instructional strategies to teach data science and empower students to solve problems and make decisions using data.
Workshop cost per participant: $200/day
Please reach out with questions or concerns: info@marylandcodes.org
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