Thanks to generous support from computer science supporters, all qualifying CS PD Week attendees can now attend at a greatly reduced rate, regardless of track.

Amount: To be announced

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 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

*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 several computer science supporters, Illinois K-12 public and public charter school teachers are eligible to receive a stipend for their participation in CS PD Week and follow-up professional learning during the following year.

Amount: To be announced

Eligibility: Educators must presently teach at or plan to teach in an Illinois school district. To receive the full stipend amount, CS PD Week attendees must attend all training days throughout the event.

*Terms: If attendees qualify, the Learning Technology Center (LTC) will pay a stipend (value to be announced) to the attendee’s school district. The district will disburse the stipend to the attendee, deducting applicable fees (such as TRS and taxes). This transaction requires a signed agreement between the LTC and the district, 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 several computer science supporters, all CS PD Week attendees may have their lodging costs compensated.

Amount: Cost of hotel stay (full week)

Eligibility: Educators must presently teach at or plan to teach in an Illinois school district AND live at least 50 miles away from venue*.

*Attendees living closer than 50 miles away may also receive compensation, but those traveling from further than 50 miles away will be given priority for available funds.

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.