Welcome To California's Year-Round Computer Science (CS)
Professional Learning Program
Professional Learning Program
ALL Students Should Learn CS.
ALL Teachers Can Teach CS.
ALL Teachers Can Teach CS.
We invite you to join us in an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality computer science (CS) educational opportunities for our California students.
Empower California's Future!
Join us at a Seasons of CS workshop to learn how to bring accessible, equitable computer science education to your students. Participants will be given tools and a network of support for fostering the next generation of critical thinkers and problem solvers in our increasingly digitized world. Stipends will be offered.
All K-12 Educators: There are regional orientation workshops for you this spring. Registration is now open.
K-5 Educators: There are regional workshops especially for you this summer. Registration is now open. Due to capacity constraints, participants are allowed to choose only one 2025 summer workshop when they enroll.
6-12 Educators: There is a state-wide offering especially for you this summer being held in Anaheim, CA, June 23-27, 2025. Due to capacity constraints, participants are allowed to choose only one 2025 summer workshop when they enroll.
Seasons of CS Overview
There are 3 main goals of the Seasons of CS program:
Build capacity and coaching in statewide systems of support.
Deliver year-round Professional Learning opportunities for teachers, paraprofessionals, counselors, and administrators.
Connect educators with ongoing professional learning communities.
Check out the Seasons of CS Overview deck to learn more.
2.13.2025 FINAL Seasons of CS Overview DeckEWIG_Summer_of_CS_2024_Overview (2).pdf
Summer of CS Key Survey Findings.
The Summer of CS offered 44 different CS-related learning opportunities across California to build the capacity of K–12 educators to deliver high-quality instruction in computer science. Registration data and surveys administered before and after each workshop offer key findings about the Summer of CS experience.
2024 CSPD Week Was A Great Success.
In July 2024, Grade 6-12 educators from all over California loved learning together. Check out this video to see who attends our events and why we say, "All Teachers Can Teach Computer Science!"
High-Quality, Standards-Aligned, and Equity-Minded CS Professional Learning for Every Season
The Summer of CS features workshops for K-12 Teachers, Paraeducators, Counselors, and Administrators. These intensive workshops will prepare you to teach CS in the coming school year.
The Autumn of CS features September, October, and November workshops.
The Winter of CS was hosted in February at the 2025 California STEAM Symposium. Additional workshops were offered in December, January, and February.
Spring Into CS features March, April, and May orientation workshops. Registration is now open.
Wondering If This Opportunity Is For You?
No computer science experience is necessary to participate in Seasons of CS offerings.
What Are The Benefits Of Participating In A Workshop?
Here are some of the benefits of participating in a Seasons of CS workshop:
Knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced facilitators for all professional learning activities;
High-quality professional learning materials;
Access to no-cost, high-quality, standards-aligned curriculum that can be utilized to deliver equity-minded computer science (CS) instruction.
What Can I Expect?
By participating in Seasons of CS, you can inspire and engage your students in computer science and technology, helping to foster the next generation of tech-savvy leaders in our increasingly digitized world. Additionally, Summer of CS can help you bridge equity gaps that keep students of every gender, race, and socioeconomic status from accessing equitable, high-quality computer science education.
How Can CS Be Integrated Into What I Am Already Teaching?
There is a Seasons of CS workshop that is just right for you whether you are a Science teacher, English teacher, Math teacher, etc. Check out this video to hear how you could integrate CS in your classroom.
I Want The Best For My Students. Where Do I Start?
Make a difference at your school!
Why Should Math and Science Teachers Bring CS To Their Students?
Only half of high schools in California offer a computer science class. By having computer science content integrated into math and science classes, you can help to foster the next generation of tech-savvy leaders in our increasingly digitized world.
Questions about the Seasons of CS?
Review the FAQ and/or email seasonsofcs@cdefoundation.org.
Questions about participation stipends?
Review Stipend Information, FAQ, and/or complete the Stipend Inquiry Form.