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📅 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

📅 Dates: Tuesday, July 22 – Friday, July 25, 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

📅 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

📅 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

📅 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