Application Process 

Application Process  -Applications Due June 10th

Step 1 - Review Program Requirements
Step 2 - Complete Participant Application
Step 3-  Complete Professional Endorsement

Applicants will be notified  by June  15th of their application status. 
Please note, both the participant application and professional endorsement are required before the application is considered complete. 


Frequently Asked Questions

How much previous experience with computer science is required? 

None! We welcome participants with a range of computer science experience, including those who are just starting their CS journey.  We only ask that you are excited and passionate about bringing what you learn back to the students you serve.


Is the Institute open only to teachers? 

Nope!  The Santa Cruz COE's CS Summer Institute is open to all types of educators - librarians, classroom teachers, and administrators included!

Do I need to have a job placement within Santa Cruz?

For the Santa Cruz COE's CS Leadership Academy we ask that you have a job placement as an educator in a Santa Cruz county school or district for the 22/23 school year.

When is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply for the 2022 cohort is June 10, 2022.