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Thank you for registering for CS + AI PD Week! 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 + AI PD Week is how Illinois’ statewide K-12 community begins to close that gap.
Illinois K-12 teachers are invited to participate in four full days of professional learning on topics including computer science, computational thinking, coding, cybersecurity, and more. In each track, 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 + AI 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:
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- Four 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)
- Breakfast and lunch each day (Monday – Thursday)
- Stipends (for eligible participants)
- At least 28 hours of PD credit
- Participation in follow-up PD and PLC activities throughout the following school year
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Eligibility
This event is for all Illinois K-12 educators (public and private). While anyone can attend, scholarships and stipends are reserved for in-service teachers who meet the following requirements:
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- Teach in an Illinois K-12 school (public or private) during the upcoming 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 upcoming school year
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Coaches, directors, and principals who work directly with students during some part of the day may also be eligible, but those who serve exclusively in an administrator role may not receive scholarships or stipends.
Learning Tracks
Chart your own course with tracks geared toward new and experienced CS educators of all grade levels.
K-5 Teachers
Computer Science Explorations
Elementary School
Have fun exploring robots, unplugged activities, AI, and much more in an developmentally-appropriate way as you practice weaving computational thinking and AI literacy into your core content area.
6-12 Teachers
Computer Science Explorations
Middle & High School
Learn to harness AI literacy, advanced robotics, computational thinking, and a variety of fresh, engaging CS-centered activities that help transition grade 6-12 students from passive tech consumers to informed creators.
9-12 Teachers
Code.org AI Foundations
High School
Prepare high school students for the future by harnessing Code.org’s free lesson plans and assessments that explore the impact of computing and AI through real-world conversations about ethics, privacy, and data.
Interested in Attending?
Tracks for the 2027 program are currently in development, based around attendee feedback and the latest innovations in K-12 CS teaching and learning.
If you’re interested in attending in 2027, please complete this brief survey to be notified when registration opens and help us craft professional learning relevant to you.
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, attendees may have their lodging costs compensated.
A limited number of rooms are available to eligible participants on a first come, first served basis.
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 our event location.
More information about your hotel stay will be shared once your registration application (including scholarship request) is reviewed.
Questions about lodging? Contact Sarah Phelps.
