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Our Mission

We believe that computer science should be offered in every school in Kentucky, grades K-12.  We develop partnerships to create and manage professional development solutions for teachers at every level.

Classroom

Please click the title for more information on each of these professional development opportunities

  • K-5 CS PD Week (Funded by CSTA) - July 21-25 | Lexington, KY
    📅 Dates: Monday, July 21, 2025 – A full-day professional development opportunity open to all CSTA members. Tuesday, July 22 – Friday, July 25, 2025 – A focused four-day program on integrating computer science into K-5 curriculum. 🕣 Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM EDT 📍 Location: Frederick Douglass High School, Lexington, KY 🔗 Registration: https://forms.gle/EyjKBWxM777VeEsh8 Description: This five-day professional development program will empower K-5 educators to integrate computer science and AI into their content areas. Day 1: Open to all CSTA members, focusing on general CS education and networking. Days 2-5: Hands-on activities tailored to ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science, demonstrating how CS concepts align with existing curriculum. What You’ll Gain: ✅ Strategies for embedding computer science into your daily instruction ✅ Hands-on experience with CS tools and platforms (Code.org, Sphero, BootUp, etc.) ✅ Networking opportunities with fellow educators ✅ Ongoing support after the workshop
  • AP® Computer Science A (Virtual Cohort) - July 28 - Aug 1, 2025 | Lexington, KY
    📅 Dates: Monday, July 28 – Friday, August 1, 2025 🕣 Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EDT 📍 Location: Online 🔗 Register at: code.org/apply 💲 Cost: $1,500 (Scholarships available for qualified teachers) Description: This comprehensive professional learning program prepares teachers to teach AP® Computer Science A, a Java-based course focused on problem-solving, algorithms, and object-oriented programming. 📌 Includes: ✅ Summer Workshop: Intensive training on Java fundamentals and the Code.org curriculum ✅ 8 Monthly Virtual PD Modules: Continued support, deep dives into content, and instructional strategies ✅ Yearlong Community & Coaching: Ongoing collaboration with other AP® CSA educators 💡 Kentucky teachers who complete this program are eligible to earn the Approval for Computer Science (ACS). Scholarship Information: Qualified teachers may be awarded scholarships that fully cover the $1,500 program fee. Who Should Attend? • Teachers new to AP® CS A • Experienced AP® CS A teachers looking to refine their approach Teacher Requirements: Able to use functions, conditionals, loops, and arrays Based in United States Teaching 140+ hours of course to a class in 2025-26 school year Teach AP® or non-AP® course
  • (AP®) Computer Science Principles - July 21-25, 2025 | Lexington, KY
    📅 Dates: Monday, July 21 – Friday, July 25, 2025 🕣 Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM EDT 📍 Location: Frederick Douglass High School, Lexington, KY 🔗 Register at: code.org/apply 💲 Cost: $1,500 (Scholarships available for qualified teachers) Description: AP® Computer Science Principles (AP® CSP) introduces students to foundational computing concepts, including programming, data, cybersecurity, and the societal impacts of computing. 📌 Includes: ✅ Summer Workshop: Hands-on training using block- and text-based programming ✅ 8 Monthly Virtual PD Modules: Continued support, additional strategies, and content reinforcement ✅ Yearlong Coaching & Resources 💡 Kentucky teachers who complete this program are eligible to earn the Approval for Computer Science (ACS). Scholarship Information: Qualified teachers may be awarded scholarships that fully cover the $1,500 program fee. Who Should Attend? New or experienced teachers looking to offer AP® CSP at their school Teacher Requirements: No computer science experience required Based in the United States Teaching 100+ hours of a course to a class in the 2025-26 school year Teach AP® or non-AP® course
  • Computer Science Discoveries - July 14-16, 2025 | Bowling Green, KY
    📅 Dates: July 14-16, 2025 📍 Location: Bowling Green, KY ⏰ Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM CDT 💰 Cost: Full program (Summer + Ongoing PD): $1200 Summer workshop only: $400 📖 About This Program: The CS Discoveries professional development program supports middle school teachers in implementing Code.org’s CS Discoveries curriculum. The program includes: ✔️ A 3-day in-person summer workshop ✔️ Ongoing professional development (4 in-person or 8 virtual sessions) ✔️ Support for teachers integrating CS into their classrooms 🎓 Pathway to ACS (Approval for Computer Science): CS Discoveries is currently under review as a pathway to ACS. Teachers seeking ACS must complete: ✅ Summer workshop (3 days) ✅ 4 additional in-person OR 8 virtual PD sessions 📝 Registration: 📌 Apply at code.org/apply
  • Computer Science and AI Foundations – July 14-16, 2025 | Bowling Green, KY
    📅 Dates: July 14-16, 2025 📍 Location: Bowling Green, KY (summer) ⏰ Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM CDT 💰 Cost: 3-day Summer workshop: $400 1-day Academic Year workshop: $230 About This Program: Step into the future of computing with our Computer Science and AI Foundations (CSAIF) curriculum. This program introduces high school students to core principles and real-world applications of computer science and artificial intelligence. Designed for students with or without prior experience, CSAIF empowers learners with essential skills to navigate our dynamic digital world. Whether you're looking for a robust Introduction to Programming or Computer Science course, CSAIF provides a flexible and engaging learning experience. Curriculum Highlights: Accessible to All Students: No prior programming or computer science experience is required. Modular Curriculum: Tailor the units to fit your school’s needs and student interests. Real-World Impact: Hands-on projects addressing data privacy, cybersecurity, and the ethics of emerging technologies. Free Resources: All materials, including lesson plans, projects, tutorials, and assessments, are available online at no cost. Topics Covered: Programming Data Science Python Programming Language Computer Systems Cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence Networks & The Internet Registration: Apply at: https://forms.gle/Jq8QF3oZRdE58sPV9
Our Initiatives

CSforAll SCRIPT

The SCRIPT — the Strategic CSforALL Resource & Implementation Planning Tool — is a framework to guide teams of district administrators, school leaders, and educators through a series of collaborative visioning, self-assessment and goal-setting exercises to create or expand upon a computer science education implementation plan for their students.

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Computer Science Fundamentals

Computer Science Discoveries

Computer Science Principles

AP® Computer Science A

As the Code.org Regional Partner for the state of Kentucky, we provide professional learning for teachers to prepare them to use Code.org curricula with their students.

Consisting of six courses optimized for grades K-5 and designed to be fun and engaging, Computer Science Fundamentals courses blend online and "unplugged" non-computer activities to teach students computational thinking, problem solving, programming concepts and digital citizenship. 

Computer Science Discoveries is an introductory computer science course for 6 - 10th grade students. Mapped to CSTA and Kentucky Academic CS standards, the course takes a wide lens on computer science by covering topics such as problem solving, programming, physical computing, user centered design, and data, while inspiring students as they build their own websites, apps, animations, games, and physical computing systems.

(AP®) Computer Science Principles introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world. More than a traditional introduction to programming, it is a rigorous, engaging, and approachable curriculum that explores many of the foundational ideas of computing so all students understand how these concepts are transforming the world we live in.

Computer Science A is an Advanced Placement (AP®) course designed to broaden participation in computer science. Code.org is recognized by the College Board as an endorsed provider of AP® Computer Science A curriculum and professional development. The Course has been reviewed by the College Board and is pre-approved to pass the audit. The professional development is also endorsed by the College Board as meeting (and exceeding) the standards of the AP® Summer Institutes.

CS + Additive Manufacturing

Advancing Kentucky Through Additive Manufacturing Technology

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