Share How You CS

K-12 educators, instructional coaches, instructional leaders, and anyone with experience teaching computer science concepts is invited to submit a session proposal for CS + AI PD Week.

We are seeking dynamic, hands-on learning experiences that illuminate strategies and resources for teaching coding, robotics, computational thinking, AI, and more.

Proposal submission is open.

Submit a Proposal

Proposal Guidelines

To ensure your session is both engaging and actionable, please follow these guidelines

Session Title

10 Word Maximum
Keep it concise, descriptive, and engaging

Session Description

350 Word Maximum
Provide a clear overview of your topic, format, and key takeaways.

Target Audiences

K-5 teachers
6-8 teachers
9-12 teachers

Learning Objectives

To help ensure sessions are actionable for attendees, clearly define how your session will support educators in applying what they learn.

In your proposal submission, please complete the sentence: “By attending this session, attendees will be able to…”

Session Format

  • 3-hour interactive experience
  • 6-hour interactive experience

We are prioritizing sessions where participants are actively involved in exploring content, not simply listening to a presentation.

Session Topics

Share your strategies, resources, and experiences with these session subjects

  • Coding & Programming
  • Robotics
  • Physical Computing
  • Computational Thinking
  • CS in Artificial Intelligence
  • Unplugged CS Activities
  • CS Curriculum Design
  • Creation and Creativity
  • Cybersecurity

General Information

Date

June 15 – 18, 2026

Location

Capital Area Career Center | Springfield, IL

Submission Deadline

April 30, 2026

Presenter Benefits

Participant presenters will receive discounted registration:

      • 1 session | 50% off registration (full week)
      • 2 or more sessions | complimentary registration (full week)

Presenters remain eligible for scholarships covering lodging, as well as stipends.