Thanks to generous support from CSTA, the National Science Foundation (NSF), and ISBE’s CS Equity grant, all qualifying participants can now attend at a greatly reduced rate, regardless of track.

Amount: Full program ($250 value)

Eligibility:

This award is focused on supporting public K-12 educators in Illinois who are currently or plan to teach computer science. Eligible recipients must:

• • • Teach in an Illinois K-12 public school 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

*Private school teachers in Illinois may also qualify for this award, if remaining funds are available. If not, non-qualifying educators will be required to pay applicable program fees to attend.

Applicable Tracks:
All Tracks

How To Apply: No extra steps are needed to apply for this award. Simply complete the event registration application and your eligibility will be assessed based on submitted information.

With funding from CSTA, the National Science Foundation (NSF), and ISBE’s CS Equity grant, Illinois K-12 public and public charter school teachers are eligible to receive a stipend for their participation in CS + AI PD Week and follow-up professional learning.

Amount: $600

Eligibility:

• • • Educators must presently teach at or plan to teach in an Illinois school district
    • To receive the full stipend amount, attendees must attend all training days throughout the event and all follow-up professional learning events

Terms: If attendees qualify, the Learning Technology Center (LTC) will pay a stipend directly to the attendee. This transaction requires a signed agreement between the LTC and the attendee, and the stipend will be paid only after the attendee successfully completes both the week-long event and follow-up training days.

Applicable Tracks:
All tracks

How To Apply: No extra steps are needed to apply for this stipend. Simply complete the event registration application and your eligibility will be assessed based on submitted information.

With financial support from CSTA, the National Science Foundation (NSF), and ISBE’s CS Equity grant, attendees may have their lodging costs compensated. A limited number of rooms are available to eligible participants on a first come, first served basis.

Amount: Cost of hotel stay (compensated, not reimbursed)

Eligibility:

• • • Must presently teach at or plan to teach in an Illinois school district
    • Must live at least 50 miles away from event venue*

*At this time, compensation is not available to attendees living closer than 50 miles away from the event venue.

Applicable Tracks:
All tracks

How To Apply: No extra steps need to be taken to apply. Simply complete the regular registration application and your eligibility will be assessed based on your traveling distance from Springfield, IL.