Energize 3 Cohort Application

  • Energize 3 Application (2025-2026)

    The Energize Project is proud to introduce its third year! Funded by the Louisiana Department of Education, this program provides 40 hours of free training to prepare 6-12th grade Louisiana public, charter, and private school certified teachers for the Computer Science/CS (5652) Praxis test. The Energize Project is a collaboration between the Louisiana Department of Education and Southeastern Louisiana University's Department of Computer Science and College of Education. For questions or assistance, email Energize@selu.edu.

  • Your participation in this survey is voluntary. 

    We welcome you to the Energize course and trust you will find it helpful as you prepare to take the Praxis Computer Science test. The team is committed to ensuring the program meets the needs of its participants. Toward that goal, it is essential to collect data on how this project impacts teachers so we can improve its design and content. While we will share findings from this survey with the Louisiana Department of Education and possible publications, your name and email (identifying information) will not be connected to any results. If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Dr. Bonnie Achee (985) 549-5740. If you have questions regarding your rights as a research participant, please contact the Chair of the Institutional Review Board at (985) 549-2077. Completion of the survey implies consent. Please enter the same email you used to register. This is used for participation tracking only and will not be associated with your responses during evaluation.
  • I certify that I am 18 years of age or older.*

  • Eligibility

  • Are you currently (2025-2026 school year) an in-service certified teacher at a Louisiana public or charter school? HIDDEN - DO NOT DELETE
  • Select your CURRENT situation regarding Louisiana licensure. If other, why are you interested in this program?*
  • What grade levels do you currently serve? Select all that apply.*
  • Do you intend to be a licensed teacher at a Louisiana public or charter school in the next school year? HIDDEN - DO NOT DELETE

  • Contact Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Which email address would you like to use for communication purposes?*
  • Which email address would you like to use to access Canvas classwork (mobile device discouraged)?*

  • Your Experience

  • How did you hear about the Energize Project?
  • Have you previously participated in the Energize Program?*
  • Have you attended any computer science-related training in the past?*
  • Have you ever written code or used a programming language before?*
  • Do you have any certifications or professional development experience in computer science or related fields?*
  • How do you plan to incorporate computer science into your teaching after this training?*
  • What previous experience do you have with computers?*
  • What, if any, types of computer science experience do you have (check any/all that apply)?*
  • What computer languages (if any) have you used before?*
  • Besides the Energize Project, have you attended any other professional development in computer science in the past two school years?*
  • The Energize Project is designed to help teachers take and pass the CS 5652 Praxis test. What is your current status?*
  • Select any or all of the following factors that you feel could limit your performance in this training. Select all that apply.

  • Is your school interested in offering dual enrollment for high school students in Southeastern Louisiana University's Computer Science CMPS 1610 course?

  • Southeastern CMPS 1610 - ALGORITHM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION I - 3 Credit Hour(s). Basic concepts of computer programming, problem solving, algorithm development, and program coding using a high-level, block-structured language. Prerequisites: Mathematics ACT score of 22

  • School Information

  • School Type*

  • Administration Contact Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Did you volunteer, or were you required to attend this course?*
  • Has your district or school offered any additional support or incentives for participating in the Energize Project?
  • Do you plan to teach computer science in the current/upcoming school year?

  • Demographics

  • What is your gender?*
  • Race / Ethnicity*
  • What is your native language?*
  • What is your English language fluency level?*
  • What is your age range? (hidden - do not delete)
  • Education Level*

  • Cohort Details

  • FULL Online Cohort  (Apply by 9/29/25)

    Dates: October 13 – December 12
    Format: Asynchronous, Self-paced, 8 Weeks 
    Capacity: 200 Participants
    Skill level: Best suited for intermediate to advanced educators and self-motivated beginners.

     FULL Virtual Cohort (Apply by 1/22/26) 

    Dates: January 24 – May 17
    Format: Virtual, live weekly sessions
    Schedule: Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Capacity: 60 participants
    Skill level: Our most beginner friendly option, suited for all skill levels.

    FULL Resource Cohort (Apply by 1/22/26) 

    Dates: January 24 – May 17
    Format: Resource & Teaching Assistant access
    Schedule: At your own pace
    Capacity: 100 participants
    Skill level: Access to resources for previous participants only

    In Person Cohort (Apply by 5/15/26)

    Dates: June 1 – June 4, 2026
    Format: Face-to-face, intensive training at Southeastern Louisiana University (SELU)
    Schedule: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Capacity: 30 participants
    Skill Level:  For experienced CS teachers. Eligibility may be based on experience level.

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  • Agreement

  • By submitting this form I agree to the following:

    • I am an in-service teacher of grades 6-12 at a Louisiana public, charter, or private school.
    • I give permission for the Energize Project team to contact my principal/administration to verify my employment and eligibility to participate in the Energize Project.
    • I commit to attend and actively participate in the cohort's instructional sessions and surveys, if selected as an Energize Project participant.
    • I give the Energize Project team permission to contact me through the use of any of the methods detailed in this form.

  • Thank you for your interest in the Southeastern's Energize Project, eligible applicants are 18 years and older.

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