Code.org Selects Partner to Train Montana Teachers in CS Education

Code.org has selected Big Sky Code Academy as a partner to help train Montana teachers in computer science curriculum. Through the Professional Learning Partner Program, Big Sky Code Academy will expand professional development opportunities to educators through local district partnerships with Code.org. In addition, it will serve “as a regional hub of the global computer science education movement,” according to a prepared statement.

Big Sky Code Academy offers intensive accelerated “bootcamp style” full-time and part-time software development and technology training programs, as part of an America Campaign initiative to increase the technology talent pipeline in Montana.

To learn more about Code.org Professional Learning Partner Program, visit the program site.

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