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Offerings

GRADES K-5 PD

All 6-hour workshops are free for ALL NEW JERSEY TEACHERS, with eligibility for receiving a STIPEND for attending! Seats are extremely limited, so apply for a seat as soon as possible (application at the bottom of the page). Once your application is accepted, you must RSVP and lock in your seat, attend the session in full, and you will be eligible receive a stipend for your attendance and participation. You may only attend the same workshop once (i.e. You cannot attend CSF once in September 2025, and once in January 2026 to receive two stipends). One seat per participant. Become a partner district, and receive priority access to all workshops and stipend seats.

Canva Code Lab with AI (K-12)

This PD is a beginner friendly introduction to using Canva’s AI coding tools to create interactive classroom experiences. You will learn how to use Canva’s AI tools to create interactive learning experiences, no coding needed. We’ll explore how to use simple text prompts to build engaging classroom activities and bring more creativity into your lessons. We’ll also look at ways to add gamification to make learning more fun and engaging for students. This session is designed for K–12 educators who want practical tools to get started with AI in the classroom.

Date and Time:

May 7 and May 14, 2026; virtual via Zoom, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM each part (2 parts total)
Receive $100 stipend for attending workshop in full (attending all 2 parts).
Facilitator: Corinne Blaine

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GRADES 6-12 PD

All 6-hour workshops are free for ALL NEW JERSEY TEACHERS, with eligibility for receiving a STIPEND for attending! Seats are extremely limited, so apply for a seat as soon as possible (application at the bottom of the page). Once your application is accepted, you must RSVP and lock in your seat, attend the session in full, and you will be eligible to receive a stipend for your attendance and participation. You may only attend the same workshop once (i.e. You cannot attend CSF once in September 2025, and once in January 2026 to receive two stipends). One seat per participant. Become a partner district, and receive priority access to all workshops and stipend seats.

Introduction to Code.org CS Discoveries (Secondary)

Computer Science Discoveries is an introductory computer science course for 6 - 10th grade students. The course takes a wide lens on computer science by covering topics such as problem solving, programming, physical computing, user centered design, and data. Students will be inspired as they build their own websites, apps, animations, games, and physical computing systems. CS Discoveries can be flexibly taught as a single semester, two semesters over multiple years, or as a full-year course. Options are even available for less than one semester. The curriculum is available at no cost for anyone, anywhere to teach.