Section 2.3 Professional Development Platforms
A lot of the full course and modular integration platforms already mentioned have PD specific to their tools and curricula. However, we also work with providers who offer more targeted professional development about the field of data science:
Subsection 2.3.1 Dataspire
Cost: Free strategies via website/YouTube; $5-20 for digital resources; $25-80 for asynchronous PL
Grades: K-12 + Pre-service
Approach: Classroom-ready strategies to integrate data literacy into existing curriculum
Technology: Platform agnostic—works with whatever teachers already have
Special Features: Coordinated professional learning across subject areas and grade bands
Subsection 2.3.2 InSTEP
Cost: Completely FREE
Grades: 6-12
Approach: Personalized professional learning for teachers and instructional coaches
Technology: Focus on CODAP with occasional use of iNZight Lite and spreadsheets
Special Features: Customized recommendations and choice of learning modules; multiple modalities (online, face-to-face, hybrid)
