Amazon Future Engineer
The Amazon Future Engineer sponsorship provides professional development to elementary and middle school teachers on the content and pedagogy of computer science education.
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- Learn to incorporate Computer Science Technology tools and practices applied to all subject matter in your classroom
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The Bootup Curriculum prepares teachers to facilitate open ended projects in the free coding platforms of Scratch Jr. and Scratch. No experience in teaching how to code required
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At the end of this program, teachers may apply for the annual Amazon Future Engineer Teacher Awards. Winners receive $25,000 funding for school projects plus a $5,000 stipend.
- All K-6 Classroom Teachers, Instructional Coaches, TAs, Library Media Specialists, STEM Teachers, Enrichment Teachers, Teachers of SWD, ELL/ENL and Technology Specialists
- Onsite PD and support for 2023-2024 school year
- Teachers attend 3 in person and 3 virtual PD workshops
- Afternoon/Evening sessions from 3:45 pm to 6:45 pm from September to March
- Attending Classroom teachers/Specialists are eligible for credit or stipend
To Apply:
Obtain approval for this request from your Building Principal or K-5/6th grade Coordinator and fill out this form by May 29th, 2024.
Attending Classroom teachers/Specialists are eligible for credit or stipend
Contact roccovaruolo@wpcsd.k12.ny.us for further information regarding program specifics