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Computer Science Fundamentals - Kdg - 5th Grade
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We welcome elementary school teachers to sign up for a free, high-quality professional development workshop from an experienced computer science facilitator. The workshop will provide an intro to computer science, pedagogy, overview of the online curriculum, teacher dashboard, and strategies for teaching “unplugged” classroom activities. Workshops last 6-7 hours and will prepare you to teach the Code Studio courses for grades K-5. For more information about the goals and approach to the courses, please see the curriculum values and the professional learning values. See what else you'll get from attending a workshop. 


Workshop
CS Fundamentals Intro
Grade Level
K-5
Who Should Join
Any Elementary Teacher
Expectations
Implement lessons into course

Course Description:   Find the perfect fit for your learning environment. 6 courses, 1 for each grade level, in addition to  pre-reader and special interest courses like music and game design.

Link to website: Code.org

Teacher Pre-Requisites: None
Student Pre-Requisites: None

​Aligned to the K-5 CSTA curriculum standards
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CS Fundamental Introduction Workshops

CS Fundamental Intro Workshops
​This workshop is intended for educators that have very little or no experience with CS Fundamentals curriculum. This is a foundational course designed to introduce basic coding concepts. Educators will leave the workshop series knowing how to access the lessons, implement the lessons, use the management system, and implement powerful teaching strategies.


Below are the different workshop options.  Register for one that fits your schedule. ​
Virtual Option 1 - Tuesdays
3-day series
Virtual Option 2 - Wednesdays
3-day series
Virtual Option 3 - 2Days
​3-day series
October 14, 21, 28, 2025
February 25, March 3 & 11, 2026
June 16 -17, 2026 ​
4:30pm-6:30pm ET
4:30pm-6:30pm ET
8:30am-11:30am ET
​Registration Link
​Registration Link
​​Registration Link
🌟New Series: CS Connections: (Kdg-5)🌟
The CS Connections Online workshops is a four-part virtual series that supports educators implementing CS into their elementary classrooms. Facilitators will model skilled-based lessons so teachers can integrate them into their core instructional time.  The educators will also be able to plan, reflect, and modify lessons.   Educators can attend any one of the four workshops or they can attend all four workshops.
Name
Date
Time
Registration Link
CS Connections 1:
Interactive Maps
October 21, 2025
4:30p - 6:30p ​
Reg Link
CS Connections 2: 
Geometric Star Quilt
March 4, 2026
4:30p - 6:30p ​
Reg Link
CS Connections 3: 
Book Covers
May 12, 2026
4:30p - 6:30p ​​
Reg Link
Maker with Micro: Bit
January 15, 2026
4:30p - 6:30p ​​
Reg Link

Summer 2025 - Bootcamp Workshop Opportunities

CS Bootcamp Workshops
​This three full-day workshop series is designed to equip educators with a foundational and fundamental  computer science curriculum, practical connections to educational robotics, and the tools to seamlessly integrate computer science into the core curriculum.

During this program, educators can expect to deepen their computer science pedagogy, explore curriculum applications, expand their confidence teaching CS, and grow as a community of learners.

Below are the different workshop options.  Register for one that fits your schedule. 

TeacherCon 2025

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​July 28 - 30, 2025
Face-to-Face
​8:00am - 4:00pm ET


DoubleTree by Hilton
One Wenonah Park Place
Bay City, MI 48708

Scholarship Includes
Registration, Lodging, Meals, & Workshop Materials
TeacherCon 2025 Info

Macomb ISD​

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​August 4 - 6, 2025
Face-to-Face
​8:00 am - 4:00 pm ET


Macomb ISD
44001 Garfield Rd #1100
Clinton Twp, MI 48038


​Scholarship Includes
Registration, Lunch, Workshop Materials & Participant Stipend
Macomb iSD Info

Looking for a workshop?

There are workshops all around the nation but we constantly have workshops happening here in Michigan. 
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Introduction Workshop is intended for those just getting started with CS fundamentals
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CS Fundamentals workshop in Marquette, Michigan

High-Quality Workshop

  • Facilitated by an experienced computer science educator
  • Introduction to computer science, pedagogy, classroom strategies, and online management
  • Collaborate with other elementary educators 
  • Be a part of a community of educators across the state of Michigan

No Experience Needed

  • Computer Science Fundamentals was built with elementary school educators in mind.
  • The courses have been specifically tailored to students in Kindergarten-5th grade, with no prior experience assumed.

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  • TeacherCon 2025
  • Professional Learning Workshops
    • Code.org: AP CSA
    • Code.org: CS Principles
    • Code.org: CS Discoveries
    • CS Fundamentals
    • (TtT) Elem Bootcamp
    • Code.org: CS AIF
    • Bootstrap: Data Science
    • Bootstrap: Algebra 1
    • Bootstrap: Algebra 2
    • ShowCase - TeacherCon
  • Virtual Workshops
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