Today’s students are tomorrow’s computer science innovators. Learn how to spark their curiosity for computational thinking with professional learning for K-12 educators of all experience levels.
We offer a variety of CS-focused workshops and immersive programs for Illinois and Missouri educators.
Each offers a unique opportunity to:
Scholarships are available to eligible attendees, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, select opportunities provide participants with the opportunity to earn college credit.
Each summer, we also partner with Code.org, CS4IL, Discovery Partners Institute, CSTA Illinois, and Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to provide accessible professional learning opportunities to both new and experienced CS educators – including at Illinois’ annual CS + AI PD Week.
for Illinois and Missouri Educators
This multi-day cohort for Missouri educators will introduce Code.org’s new high school curriculum, including its modular units, adaptable lesson plans, and project-based learning experiences.
Curiosity is at the heart of computer science, so we also offer self-guided opportunities to deepen your CS knowledge.
Explore our CS Resource Library for classroom-ready lesson plans and tools or connect with fellow CS teachers at our monthly networking meetings →
Our team. Your goals. Now all you need is customized professional development that engages your educators and brings transformative CS learning to life.
Not sure where to start? We can help identify topics of interest, then craft professional learning experiences that enhance educator capacity while complying with state-level mandates.
Contact us to get started →
As the Code.org Regional Partner for Illinois and Missouri, the Learning Technology Center (LTC) takes great pride in facilitating professional learning programs that significantly enhance the capabilities of both current and aspiring computer science educators. By offering scholarships, these invaluable programs become accessible at little-to-no cost, enabling educators and their districts across Illinois and Missouri to cultivate the expertise necessary for delivering a comprehensive and enriching computer science curriculum.
This collaboration underscores the LTC’s dedication to fostering educational excellence and equity, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to explore the vast potential of computer science.
