Personalized PD that’s accessible for all

Hello World CS empowers all teachers to lead computer science classes with confidence. No programming experience required.

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Dedicated partnership. Year-round support.

Hello World CS equips educators with personalized support, training, and resources to confidently implement computer science curriculum and engage students year-round.

Hello World CS provides each partnership with a Customer Success Manager and PD specialist to ensure success all year long.

Our streamlined onboarding session includes an initial 1-3 hour teacher PD session covering:

The why and how of computer science
The structure of Hello World CS curriculum
Essential teacher resources
A model lesson demonstration
Dedicated project work time
Customizing your pacing guide and first-week plan

We provide continuous PD support, including

Convenient office hours

Personalized 1:1 Zoom sessions

On-site campus visits

Customer testimonials

“I learned during my recent Hello World CS PD session that I can confidently teach web development with this course, even without being an expert in the subject."

Sarah Dellarciprete

Killeen ISD Middle School Teacher

“During my Hello World CS PD Session I learned how to support my students while also learning myself “

Erika Hernandez

Rocketship Public Schools Teacher

"With the help of my PD specialist, I learned how to navigate the online platform and utilize the lesson resources. I especially love how it's scripted for a seamless Year 1 rollout!"

Rachel Miller

San Marcos CISD Elementary Teacher

Start teaching in as little as 3 hours

Design your PD program, your way

Choose from flexible, just-in-time options tailored to your school year.

Hybrid

In-Person

Self-Paced

Virtual

Design your PD program, your way

Choose from flexible, just-in-time options tailored to your school year.

Design your PD program, your way

Choose from flexible, just-in-time options tailored to your school year.

Hybrid

In-Person

Self-Paced

Virtual

Discover how we’ve partnered with schools like yours

Explore real-world examples of how school districts have found success with our PD paths.

Virtual Support and Self-Service

With little time for in-person training, the faculty of this busy school system required flexibility and prioritized self-direction, while needing to implement something quickly and efficiently in their classrooms.

Teachers completed self-paced PD modules on their own schedules
One 30-minute virtual meeting to review alongside PD specialist
Live office hours
Email support for ongoing questions
Virtual assistance in planning end-of-year showcase event

Virtual Training with Live Quarterly Support

This mid-sized school district chose a flexible program to help teachers of all experience levels build confidence in computer science while fostering a collaborative community of educators within the district. They receive:

Two 90-minute virtual training sessions
Quarterly one-on-one meetings with a designated PD specialist
Ongoing email support for any questions
Virtual help with planning the end-of-year showcase event

Personalized On-Site Training and Year-Round Support

This innovative school sought a hands-on approach to enhance its STEM program, support its teachers, and build a lasting computer science curriculum that impacts students long-term. They receive:

One-day onsite training
One 30-minute, post-training group check-in meeting
School visits
Monthly one-on-one meetings with designated PD specialist
Email support for ongoing questions.
In-person, end-of-year showcase event led by Hello World CS

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about our Professional Development.

How do I implement the interactive workbooks?

Depending on your goals, we personalized different ways to implement the Hello World CS Workbook. Please see our Workbook Implementation Guide for more information.

Workbook Implementation Guide

What makes a great Hello World CS teacher?

There’s a variety of recommendations a teacher should consider implementing when using our curriculum. Please see our support article on what makes a great Hello World CS teacher for classroom strategies and expectations.

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How can I encourage my students to use the platform appropriately?

We’ve built a student Code of Ethics designed to help students understand the importance of integrity, honesty, and respect in their work. See our Code of Ethics page for more information.

Code of Ethics

How long does it take to start teaching with Hello World CS?

We recommend at least a 3 hour minimum of teacher preparation, after authentication is established.

Do teachers need computer science knowledge to teach with Hello World CS?

No! We designed the curriculum to start from ground zero, and even include interdisciplinary lessons for teachers looking for cross-curricular content.

If I need support, is there someone from Hello World CS that can help us?

Yes, we’d love to help! Contact us at support@helloworldcs.org or reach out to your designated PD specialist.

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