CS PD Week 2026 Announcement!
For the last three years, Illinois CS PD Week has empowered and engaged educators in the fundamentals of computational thinking and computer science. As the digital landscape shifts, classrooms, curriculums, and professional development shifts too. We are proud to announce the evolution of our program into CS + AI PD Week. This updated experience bridges the gap between traditional computer science and the frontier of Artificial Intelligence. Teachers will move beyond 'how computers work' to explore 'how systems learn,' ensuring our K-12 students are not just digital citizens, but architects of the AI-driven future. Thanks to generous funding from the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA), National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Illinois CS Equity Grant, we are able to decrease registration and offer some exciting incentives for participation!
Complete an application to participate today!
Updated Event Information
✦Registration for ALL tracks is $100. As part of registration, all participants will receive a discount code for a complimentary CSTA+ membership!
✦Hotel participants living greater than 50 miles from the event location (Capital Area Career Center) are eligible for hotel accommodations Sunday-Thursday. A limited number of hotel rooms are available and will be granted on a first come, first served basis once event registration is completed.
✦Teacher Incentives Educators will receive a $600 stipend** for completion of all pre-work, full 4 days attendance, and conference surveys. Additionally, educators will be provided light breakfast, lunch, and snacks each day, conference swag, and a ticket to the social event on Wednesday night at Engrained Brewery!
**Stipends will be paid directly by CSTA after all required pre/post surveys are complete.