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Advancing Computer Science Education with Code.org

YOU can teach Computer Science!! You don't have to be a software developer to teach computer science. Code.org makes it easy, no matter your background!

WHAT IS CODE.ORG?

Code.org® is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science and AI in schools. Their vision aligns with ours: every student in every school should have the opportunity to learn computer science as part of their core K-12 education.

The Code.org curriculum provides a comprehensive K-12 learning pathway, supplying the scaffolding needed to build an in-depth understanding of computer science and digital literacy, preparing students for future careers (especially in STEM!). All of Code.org’s curriculum resources and tutorials will forever be free to use, and the Code.org online learning platform is DSA approved statewide.

As the Hawai‘i Regional Partner for the Code.org Teacher Professional Learning Program, STEMworks™ is helping to advance Computer Science (CS) education in K-12 schools statewide. We provide quality professional development (PD) opportunities for Hawai‘i’s educators for each course in the Code.org CS pathway: Computer Science Fundamentals, Discoveries, Principles, AP Computer Science A, and the new AI Foundations.

WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES

All teachers are welcome to join, no previous experience teaching computer science needed! Full scholarships are available for teachers implementing in the upcoming school year.

***NEW*** CS AI Foundations (9-12)

  • Looking for a flexible, modern computer science curriculum that's engaging, inclusive, and packed with real-world relevance? AI Foundations blends core computer science concepts with AI, data science, and cybersecurity, all in one accessible curriculum.

  • Designed for all high school students and adaptable to your classroom needs, AI Foundations empowers you to prepare students for the future, even if you're new to teaching AI.

  • Summer 2026 Cohort:

CS Fundamentals Workshops (K-5)

  • Elementary school teachers interested in attending upcoming local CS Fundamentals training are encouraged to sign up!

  • CSF sections are three day training sessions (Intro, Deep Dive, Physical Computing), offered virtually via Zoom from 8am - 3pm.

  • Summer 2026 Cohort Dates

CS Principles for high school educators (gr 9 - 12)

  • Free for HIDOE educators implementing in SY26-27

  • Synchronous hybrid, in-person on Oahu and virtual via Zoom

    • Travel scholarships available for eligible Hawaii teachers

  • TeacherCon Dates: July 6 - 10, 2026

  • Academic Year Workshops: TBD

  • 6 HIDOE PD credits available (3 for summer, 3 for Academic Year Workshops)

  • Enroll by June 22, 2026: https://studio.code.org/professional-learning/workshops/16095

Professional Learning Program for CS Discoveries (6-10), CS Principles (9-12), and AP Computer Science A (10-12)

  • Program begins with a week-long TeacherCon workshop session in Summer, followed by four academic year workshops throughout the school year

  • Scholarships are available for eligible teachers!

CS Discoveries for middle/high school educators (gr 6 - 10)

  • Free for HIDOE educators implementing in SY26-27

  • In-person on Oahu

    • Travel scholarships available for eligible Hawaii teachers

  • TeacherCon Dates: July 20 - 22, 2026

  • Academic Year Workshops: TBD

  • 6 HIDOE PD credits available (3 for summer, 3 for Academic Year Workshops)

  • Enroll by July 6, 2026: https://studio.code.org/professional-learning/workshops/16107

2025 - 2026 ENROLLED TEACHERS

As a reminder, please see below for your upcoming workshop dates. You will receive a reminder email from STEMworks™ a month prior to each workshop along with another reminder a week prior to that will include details about the workshops and/if there are any changes. Please feel free to contact Anna at anna@medb.org should you have any questions.

Academic Yearly Workshops

CS Discoveries (in-person on Oahu, 8:30am - 4:30pm)

  • September 13th, 2025

  • October 11th, 2025

  • December 6th, 2026

  • January 24th, 2026

AP CSA for high school educators (gr 10 - 12)

  • Free for HIDOE educators implementing in SY26-27

  • Synchronous hybrid, in-person on Oahu and virtual via Zoom

    • Travel scholarships available for eligible Hawaii teachers

  • TeacherCon Dates: July 13 - 17, 2026

  • Academic Year Workshops: TBD

  • 6 HIDOE PD credits available (3 for summer, 3 for Academic Year Workshops)

  • Enroll by June 29, 2026: https://studio.code.org/professional-learning/workshops/16096

CS Principles (hybrid - online and in-person on Oahu, 8:30am - 4:30pm)

  • September 20th, 2025

  • October 18th, 2025

  • November 15th, 2025

  • January 17th, 2026

AP CS A (in-person on Oahu, 8:30am - 4:30pm)

  • September 27th, 2025

  • October 11th, 2025

  • November 22nd, 2025

  • January 10th, 2026

Local CS & STEM related Conferences and Events

  1. 17th Annual Hawaii STEM Conference - April 15 & 16, 2026

  2. HIDOE AI Summit - Thursday July 9, 2026

  3. Schools of the Future Conference - Oct 21 & 22, 2026

  4. HIDOE CS PD Summit - Feb 2027 TBD

Code.org® is a non-profit dedicated to expanding access to computer science and AI education. It is supported by generous donors including Microsoft, Facebook, the Infosys Foundation, Google, Omidyar Network, and many more.

For more information on Code.org, contact:
Anna Sikkink I Email: anna@medb.org I 808.875.2300