Attend CS PD Week

Grow your impact as a CS educator with multi-day tracks geared toward elementary, middle, and high school classrooms

Thank you for registering!

Thank you for registering for CS PD Week 2025! You will be sent an email confirmation confirming your details. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at events@ltcillinois.org.

Building Prosperous CS Programs

Be a part of a one-of-a-kind professional learning experience centered on bringing high-quality CS learning to every district

The need for broader, more equitable access to CS education is clear – and CS PD Week is how Illinois’ statewide K-12 community begins to close that gap.

Illinois K-12 teachers are invited to participate in five full days of professional learning on topics including computer science, computational thinking, coding, cybersecurity, and more. In each this event’s five tracks, participants will learn developmentally appropriate instructional strategies and key subject concepts that build their knowledge and capacity to teach students in the communities they serve.

Students are positively impacted when educators build and expand their professional learning communities. That’s why CS PD Week also offers attendees organic opportunities to network with peers from across our CS community – including state- and nationwide organizations like CS4IL and CSTA.

This event includes:

      • Five days of in-person professional development
      • Expert-led workshops and hands-on activities focused on coding, robotics, and computational thinking.
      • Evening networking opportunities, including a social gathering
      • CSTA+ membership (if you are not already a member)
      • Hotel accommodations for teachers living more than 50 miles to the event*
      • Breakfast and lunch each day (Monday – Friday)
      • Stipends (for eligible participants)
      • At least 30 hours of PD credit
      • Participation in follow-up PD and PLC activities throughout the following school year

*Hotel accommodations for teachers living less than 50 miles from the event location will be considered based on need and availability and granted on a first come, first serve basis. Full details →

Eligibility

This event is for Illinois K-12 public school teachers*. To attend, educators must meet the following requirements:

      • Teach in an Illinois K-12 public school for the 2025-2026 school year
      • Complete all required pre-work and actively participate throughout the event in all professional learning
      • Implement the content covered during the event in their classrooms during the 2025-2026

*Illinois private school teachers may also attend, but at an increased cost. Full details →

Learning Tracks

Chart your own course with these five tracks geared toward new and experienced CS educators of all grade levels.

*Applications Remain Open

Thanks to overwhelming interest and enthusiasm for the 2025 program, registration for several tracks is now closed. Those interested in attending any closed track are still encouraged to apply and join the program waitlist.

K-5 Teachers

Elementary School – Computer Science Explorations

Have fun exploring robots, unplugged activities, and much more as you practice weaving computational thinking and interdisciplinary connections together with your core content area.

Dates: June 23-27, 2025
Price: $50 (CSTA+ member),
$100 (non-CSTA+ member)
Registration Deadline: May 10, 2025  Closed*

Select Track Track Details (Coming Soon)
6-12 Teachers

Middle & High School – Computer Science Explorations

Learn to incorporate interdisciplinary connections, computational thinking, and a variety of fresh, engaging CS education activities into your grade 6-12 curriculum using robots, unplugged activities, and more.

Dates: June 23-27, 2025
Price: $50 (CSTA+ member),
$100 (non-CSTA+ member)
Registration Deadline: May 10, 2025 Closed*

Select Track Track Details (Coming Soon)
K-12 Leaders

Designing a Comprehensive CS Program for School Leaders

In this Admin Academy, discover how to successfully meet Illinois’ computer science learning mandates and create a sustainable implementation plan for your CS program based on research-informed practices.

Dates: June 26, 2025
Price: $125
Registration Deadline: June 6, 2025

Select Track
9-12 Teachers

Code.org CS Principles

Challenge your high school students to explore how computing and technology can impact the world, with a focus on the internet, cybersecurity, app design, and the complexities of digital information.

Participants in this track will learn about the free curriculum, as well as how to integrate it into either an existing CS program or any core content area.

Dates: June 23-27, 2025
Price: $50 (CSTA+ member),
$100 (non-CSTA+ member)
Registration Deadline: May 10, 2025 Closed*

Select Track Track Details (Coming Soon)
9-12 Teachers

Code.org CS A

Take your high school students from theory to real-world application with this AP-aligned curriculum where students learn object-oriented programming using Java and act as software engineers.

Participants in this track will also engage with intermediate CS topics including data structuring, processing data using algorithms, and computing’s ethical and social implications.

Dates: June 23-27, 2025
Price: $50 (CSTA+ member),
$100 (non-CSTA+ member)
Registration Deadline: May 10, 2025 Closed*

Select Track Track Details (Coming Soon)
9-12 Teachers

Swift Mobile App

Learn to code mobile applications in a collaborative environment alongside local high school students. As you learn, you’ll garner a real-world perspective on how students engage with hands-on CS activities – including those just beginning their CS journey.

Participants in this track will learn to code using the Swift programming language alongside current students, as well as create their own app and develop an implementation plan for using Swift in their own classroom.

Dates: June 23-27, 2025
Price: $50 (CSTA+ member),
$100 (non-CSTA+ member)
Registration Deadline: May 10, 2025 Closed*

Select Track Track Details (Coming Soon)

Venue

Mission control for a full week of unforgettable learning and connections

This year’s event will be hosted at the Capital Area Career Center. Located in the heart of our state, this centrally-located facility is easy to access for educators throughout central and southern Illinois.

Address: 2201 Toronto Road, Springfield, IL

Lodging

Thanks to the generous support of our event partners, all CS PD Week attendees may have their lodging costs compensated.

Update: As of April 14, all hotel compensation scholarships have been claimed. Prospective registrants are still encouraged to apply and join the scholarships waitlist. Full details →

How to Apply

 

No extra steps need to be taken to apply for this limited scholarship. Simply complete the regular registration process and your eligibility will be assessed based on your traveling distance from Springfield, IL.  Attendees traveling from over 50 miles away will be given priority, though all attendees will be considered.

More information about your hotel stay will be shared once your registration application (including scholarship request) is reviewed. Reach out to Sarah Phelps with all questions about lodging.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Sarah Phelps for further questions.

Program & Event

What is the cost for CS PD Week?

Thanks to generous support from our CSTA, Code.org, and the Illinois CS Equity grant, eligable educators can attend CS PD Week for the following prices (regardless of track):

  • $50 (CSTA member)
  • $100 (non-CSTA member)

Cost does not include lodging, though compensation for lodging is available.

How many PD credits will I earn for the week?

Attendees who participate in a full, week-long track will earn up to 30 hours of PD credit.

What is included in CS PD Week?

CS PD Week 2025 will provide:

  • Five days of in-person professional development
  • Evening networking opportunities, including a social gathering
  • CSTA membership (if you are not already a member(
  • Hotel accommodations for teachers living more than 50 miles to the event*
  • Breakfast and lunch each day (Monday – Friday)
  • Stipends (for eligible participants)
  • T-shirt and other CS swag
  • At least 30 hours of PD credit
  • Participation in follow-up PD and PLC activities throughout the following school year

*Hotel accommodations for teachers living less than 50 miles from the event location will be considered based on need and availability and granted on a first come, first serve basis.

Where can I view more information about the tracks?

The track catalog has the most up-to-date information about all the workshops.

Check the “Learning Tracks” above for current course descriptions.

Is CS PD Week 2025 a hybrid event?

CS PD Week 2025 is a fully in-person event. If anything changes, we will contact participants and post updates on this CS PD Week website.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations are permitted, but precise procedures depend on your chosen track.

  • Code.org Track with Scholarship: Scholarship may be transferred to someone else within the same school.  However, if unable to find someone to transfer the scholarship less than 30 days prior to the event start, you will be charged $500. This also applies to no shows that have a scholarship through Code.org.
  • Code.org (Non-scholarship): Fully transferable and can obtain a full refund up to 30 days before event start. No refunds provide to no show participants or their districts.
  • All other tracks: Fully transferable and can obtain a full refund up to 30 days before event start. No refunds provide to no show participants or their districts.
What happens if a track is cancelled?

Each track needs a minimum of 12 participants. The LTC may, at its sole discretion, choose to cancel a track due to low attendance or other unforeseen circumstances.

In this case, we will notify you via the listed email address provided at registration and refund all registration fees. You will have an option to choose another track or receive a full refund.

How do I make sure I get all of the information that I need for the week?

Please make sure to provide both your personal email address and your school email address for all communications.

Add sphelps@ltcillinois.org and events@ltcillinois.org to your address book to help prevent our emails from going to your spam folder.  Please make sure to check your spam and junk folders for any communications from @ltcillinois.org. 

What time will workshops start and end each day?

CS PD Week will kickoff on June 23 with registration opening at 7:00 am. Workshops will run each day through June 27 from 8:00 am-4:00 pm.

Do I have to book my own hotel room?

Thanks to generous support from our learning partners, lodging costs for eligible CS PD Week attendees will be covered in full.

Individual attendees do not need to book a hotel room on their own. The LTC will book your hotel room on your behalf. Simply complete the event registration application and watch your email for follow-up communications regarding lodging.

Where can I park?

More information regarding parking will be sent closer to the event.

What meals are included?

Breakfast and lunch are included for all participants, Monday through Friday. Appetizers and drinks will be provided during the social event on Thursday evening.

Application & Registration Information

What information do I need in order to apply?

All  Tracks: Complete the new unified registration application, including information about you, your district, and whether you’re currently a CSTA member. After completion, your application will be share with your administrator, who will approve your participation.

What tracks will be offered at CS PD Week 2025?

The track catalog lists all the learning track options for this year’s event. Whether this is your first year teaching CS or you have numerous years as a CS educator under your belt, there is a place for you at CS PD Week. 

When does registration close?

CS PD Week applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis until May 10, when registration will close. Applications for a specific track may also close early if they reach capacity.

Applicants will have two weeks from receiving their acceptance to register for their spot in the track or forfeit their participation. 

Participation in all tracks is first come, first served.