Orientation for Elementary Division students and families will be held on Saturday, July 9, in the Multi-Purpose Room at Washington Elementary School. At the Orientation, you will hear about program procedures, meet your teacher, familiarize yourself with the school, and have a chance to visit with other students. Although not mandatory, attendance at Orientation Day […]
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On and Around the Berkeley Campus (SD On-site)

For students attending ATDP in person at the UC Berkeley, learn about navigating campus, where to study before or after class, and other resources.
Read More →Additional option for 6th graders (April 29)
We have expanded the course options 6th grade students. The following 5th grade course is now open to both 5th AND 6th grade students: Digital Inventions Please follow the links above to check on current course availability, as some courses’ schedules are already limited. We are hopeful that this provides options for students to take […]
Read More →Expanded options for 5th grade students (Apr 21)
Due to constraints on the number of spots for current 5th graders, we have expanded the course options for these students. The following 4th grade courses are now open to both 4th AND 5th grade students: The Invisible Living World The Art and Science of Math Fluid Physics Please follow the links above to check […]
Read More →Two more courses added to SD’s online program (Mar 4)
Two more courses have been added to the Secondary Division catalog and are now open to applications. The Writing Process Online (Zoom) · For students completing Grade 7 or 8 For students mastering middle school writing skills and transitioning to high school. Explores various methods of analysis and the stages of writing persuasively. Previously only […]
Read More →Two more courses added to SD’s online program (Feb 18)
Two more courses have been added to the Secondary Division catalog and are now open to applications. Algebra I Online (Zoom) · Requires completion of Pre-Algebra, see additional requirements For students planning to enter Geometry in the fall. Complete the full year of Algebra I in six weeks, aligned with Common Core high school standards. […]
Read More →Three courses added to SD’s online program (Feb 15)
Three more courses have been added to the Secondary Division catalog and are now open to applications. Foundations of Algebra Online (Zoom) · For students completing Grade 7 or 8 For students planning to enter Algebra I or Integrated Math 1 in the fall. Develop problem-solving skills for algebra based on the Common Core approach. […]
Read More →Expanded Computer Science offerings for SD online (Feb 8)
More computer science offerings have been added to the Secondary Division catalog and are now open to applications. Introduction to Programming: Solving Problems with Python – Course added Online · Open to all qualified students For students new to coding with no computer science experience. Covers fundamental concepts in a semester-equivalent programming course. Also offered […]
Read More →Two courses added to SD’s In-Person Program (Jan 25)
Two more courses have been added to the Secondary Division catalog and are now open to applications. Understanding Climate Change On site (UC Berkeley campus) · Open to all qualified students For students interested in an interdisciplinary exploration of climate change, ecological issues, and environmental science. A strong natural science and math background is recommended. […]
Read More →ATDP is hiring, seeking talented instructors
ATDP unites teachers who love to teach with students who want to learn. We are in constant search of high-energy, passionate instructors, co-instructors, and instructional associates (IAs) for our summer courses. For summer 2022, several specific openings are still unfilled; please see below for the list of courses by program. Interested candidates may apply through […]
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