TeacherCon 2025
Bay City, Michigan
July 28 - August 1, 2025
July 28 - August 1, 2025
The CSforMichigan Collaborative welcomes teachers to various CS workshops at TeacherCon. Come join us this summer for engaging discussions with great learning! It is sure to be one of the best professional development experiences you have ever had.
Whether you are new to teaching computer science (CS) or have previous experience, our Professional Learning Programs prepare you to teach with confidence and offers year-round support. No computer science experience is needed! The professional learning series will allow you to explore the curriculum with learning tools, practice new teaching strategies, discuss classroom management, and be a part of a community of teachers.
We have options for various grade levels and teacher interests. Find our opportunities linked below.
Whether you are new to teaching computer science (CS) or have previous experience, our Professional Learning Programs prepare you to teach with confidence and offers year-round support. No computer science experience is needed! The professional learning series will allow you to explore the curriculum with learning tools, practice new teaching strategies, discuss classroom management, and be a part of a community of teachers.
We have options for various grade levels and teacher interests. Find our opportunities linked below.
Conference Location
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DoubleTree by Hilton One Wenonah Park Place Bay City, MI 48708 (Google Map) July 28-August 1, 2025 Some of these workshops are also available the week of Aug 4 either Virtually or at Macomb ISD. Check out our Virtual and Satellite page . |
Registration & Application Process
All participants are required to fill out an application as part of the registration process. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact our Applications Manager, Kathy Surd, at [email protected] or Program Specialist, Margaret Lafata at [email protected].
Application Dates
Workshop Costs
As part of the registration process, all participants must fill out an application and be approved to attend TeacherCon. Full Scholarships will be provided to many Michigan teachers provided by the CSforMichigan Collaborative. Cost should not be a deciding factor, please contact the program Applications Manager, Kathy Surd, at [email protected] or Program Specialist, Margaret Lafata at [email protected], if you have any concerns about the cost. Workshop costs range from $1,500 to $3,000, depending on the specific workshop.
- Registration/Application Link: There are two different application links: One for Code.org workshops, and another for all other workshop.
- Scholarships: The CSforMichigan Collaborative has scholarships available to Michigan educators. Scholarships will automatically be considered when educators apply for a workshop. No additional scholarship application is needed.
Application Dates
- January 21, 2025- Applications are open for Summer 2025 workshops
- January 30, 2025 - Accepted applicants will be notified on a rolling basis
- July 11, 2025 - Application deadline for Summer 2025 workshops
Workshop Costs
As part of the registration process, all participants must fill out an application and be approved to attend TeacherCon. Full Scholarships will be provided to many Michigan teachers provided by the CSforMichigan Collaborative. Cost should not be a deciding factor, please contact the program Applications Manager, Kathy Surd, at [email protected] or Program Specialist, Margaret Lafata at [email protected], if you have any concerns about the cost. Workshop costs range from $1,500 to $3,000, depending on the specific workshop.
Lodging
As part of your application acceptance, we will automatically book you a hotel room from Sunday, July 27, 2025 evening through Friday, August 1, 2025. If you have a special request for hotel accommodations, such as needing 2 beds, you will have an opportunity to inform our Application Manager upon acceptance to the conference. There is no need to contact the hotel to book your accommodation.
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What to Expect - Learning Objectives
Explore the Curriculum, Resources, & Learning Tools
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Practice Classroom Teaching & Experience Student Learning
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Collaborate & Share Knowledge with Fellow Educators
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Join an Active Community of CS Educators
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Workshops Available at TeacherCon 2025
CS Discoveries (6th-10th)CS Discoveries by Code.org is an introductory course for grades 6-10, covering web development, game design, programming, and data to foster creativity and problem-solving.
Scholarships Available! |
CS Principles (10th-12th)AP CS Principles by Code.org is a college-level course introducing programming, data, the internet, and computing's societal impact, fostering problem-solving and creativity.
Scholarships Available! |
AP CSA (11th-12th)CSA by Code.org teaches software engineering and object-oriented design using Java. This free curriculum is College Board approved.
Scholarships Available! |
Bootstrap: Data ScienceBootstrap Data Science Professional Learning trains teachers to integrate data science into the classroom, helping students analyze and visualize real-world data through hands-on coding projects.
Scholarships Available! |
Bootstrap: Algebra 1Bootstrap Algebra 1 Professional Learning trains teachers to integrate coding with Algebra 1 concepts, enhancing student engagement and understanding through hands-on activities.
Scholarships Available! |
Bootstrap: Algebra 2Bootstrap Algebra 2 Professional Learning trains teachers to integrate coding with Algebra 2 concepts, enhancing student understanding of functions, modeling, and data analysis through hands-on activities.
Scholarships Available! |
Elem. CS BootCamp (k-5)Elementary CS Bootcamp (k-5) builds teacher confidence in computer science and robotics through a three or five day workshop featuring Code.org resources, robotics training, and classroom planning.
Scholarships Available! |
CS AIF (9-12)Computer Science and AI Foundations (CS AIF) curriculum introduces students to the core principles and real-world applications of computer science. Designed for high school students with or without prior computer science experience, this course empowers learners with essential skills to provide a comprehensive understanding of our dynamic digital world!
Scholarships Available! |