TeacherCon 2025
Bay City, Michigan
July 28 - Aug 1, 2025
July 28 - Aug 1, 2025
The CSforMichigan Collaborative welcomes teachers to various CS workshops this summer. Each opportunity is outlined below with links to descriptions. There are different options depending on the grade level and area of interest of the teacher. Come join us this summer for engaging discussions with great learning! It will sure to be the best professional development you have experienced.
Whether you are new to teaching computer science (CS) or have previous experience, the 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 and learning tools, practice new teaching strategies, discuss classroom management, and be a part of a community of teachers.
Whether you are new to teaching computer science (CS) or have previous experience, the 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 and learning tools, practice new teaching strategies, discuss classroom management, and be a part of a community of teachers.
Conference Location
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DoubleTree by Hilton One Wenonah Park Place Bay City, MI 48708 (Google Map) July 28-August 1, 2025 Click here to be notified when registration opens. These workshops are also available the week of Aug 4 either virtually or in Macomb. Check out our Virtual/Satelite 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 the program manager, Larry Wyn, at [email protected].
- Registration/Application Link: There are two application links depending on which workshop you are attending.
- Scholarships: The CSforMichigan Collaborative has provided a pool of scholarships to be made available to Michigan educators. Scholarships will automatically be considered when educators apply the workshop. No additional scholarship application is needed.
Application Dates
- January 23, 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 prohibiting factor, please contact the program manager, Larry Wyn, at [email protected] if you have any concerns about the cost. Workshop cost range from $1,500 - $3,000 depending on the workshop.
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Code.org CS Discoveries (6th-10th)
Code.org CS Principles (10th-12th) Code.org AP CSA (11th-12th) |
Bootstrap: Data Science
Bootstrap: Algebra 1 Bootstrap: Algebra 2 Elementary CS Bootcamp |
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. You may receive one or two beds in your room. If you have a special request for hotel accomodations or do not need accomodations, 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 accomodation.
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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! |
