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Learn how to bring computer science to any classroom
Ignite your understanding
Ignite CS is a hands-on, beginner-friendly professional learning experience designed to help K–8 educators confidently integrate computer science and computational thinking into their classrooms.
This program is for teachers with zero to minimal experience in computer science who are eager to learn practical classroom strategies.
Professional learning series
Collaborative, topic-focused webinars designed for educators across Ohio. Get the support you need to bring computer science education to your school or take students further.Â
Series 1:Â Computer Science and Computational Thinking Integration; Series 2: AIÂ and Modern Technology; Series 3:Â Creating with CS
Sustaining Computer Science
Computer science education is at a crossroads in Ohio. While 92% of jobs now require digital skills, only 61% of Ohio high schools offer a CS course.
Sustaining Computer Science helps district teams prepare by developing a written implementation plan tailored to their context and resources.
Licensure Exam Prep
Confident in teaching computer science and ready to pursue licensure? The Licensure Exam Prep Program can help.
Launched in April 2024, this program deepens your understanding and prepare you for licensure as a computer science teacher under Ohio’s supplemental pathway.
Program offered at no cost to educators
OSLN is proud to recognize the following Educational Service Centers (ESCs): ESC of Central Ohio, East Central Ohio ESC, Montgomery County ESC, and North Point ESCÂ their partnership on the Teach CS Grants. These partners will be hosting our workshops this year.
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From curious to confident in computer science
Ignite Computer Science (CS) is a hands-on professional learning experience for K–8 educators ready to bring CS and computational thinking into their classrooms. No prior experience required.
By the end of the program, you’ll have confidence, concrete tools, and a community of peers, all grounded in Ohio’s Computer Science Standards.
What you’ll gain:
- Technology kits for your classroom, provided by your regional Educational Service Center (ESC)
- Foundational knowledge in computer science and computational thinking
- Classroom-ready strategies through hands-on, practical learning
- A professional community of educators implementing CS across Ohio
Technology kits vary by region based on ESC partner resources.
Five sessions across the school year
Ignite CS brings you together with fellow educators through in-person workshops and virtual collaboration:
- Two-day kickoff workshop (in-person)
- Two virtual evening sessions with your cohort
- One-day culminating showcase (in-person)
You’ll learn, practice in your classroom, then return to share what worked.
Program details
Kickoff workshop
Two full days, in-person
During the kickoff, you’ll:
- Learn core computer science and computational thinking concepts
- Explore Ohio’s Computer Science Standards
- Practice with classroom-ready tools and curricula
Lunch will be provided.
Each ESC will host its own kickoff workshop. Please see the dates and locations below.
Virtual cohort sessions
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These sessions help you:
- Plan and problem-solve with your cohort
- Refine your classroom implementation approach
- Build connections with fellow CS educators
Culminating showcase
One full day, in-person
At the showcase, you’ll:
- Reflect on your classroom implementation
- Share evidence of student learning
- Celebrate your work with your cohort and administrator
Lunch will be provided.
Each ESC will host its own culminating showcase. Please see the dates and locations below.
Eligibility
To participate in Ignite CS:
- Currently employed as a K-8 teacher
- Hold a standard Ohio teaching license
- Commit to all five program sessions
- Implement CS with students during the 2026–27 school year
No cost to educators who complete the program requirements.
Administrator participation
You’ll attend the showcase with a school or district administrator. Their participation builds shared understanding of CS instruction and supports future planning at your school.
Let your administrator know early so they can plan to attend.
Dates & locations by ESC
Find your ESC below to view your program’s kickoff and final event details.
Teachers will participate in the sessions scheduled by their regional ESC. Use the accordion to open your ESC and see the exact dates, locations, and site information for both the kickoff and culminating events. Attendance at all sessions is required.Â
Program offered at no cost to educators
OSLN is proud to recognize the following Educational Service Centers (ESCs): ESC of Central Ohio, East Central Ohio ESC, Montgomery County ESC, and North Point ESC their partnership on the Teach CS Grants.Â
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Flexible, high-impact professional development for every educator
Unlock a new level of confidence and capability in computer science instruction with the Computer Science Professional Learning Series, a flexible, community‑driven pathway designed for today’s educators. Connect with expert facilitators and fellow teachers, explore cutting‑edge computer science pedagogy, and build the skills you need to bring advanced computer science concepts to life in your classroom.
Whether you are ready to deepen your instructional practice or you are considering the path toward computer science licensure, this series meets you where you are and supports where you want to go. Powered by the Ohio STEM Learning Network, this experience brings high‑quality, future‑ready professional learning directly to educators across the state.
Advance your skills. Empower your students. Grow as a computer science educator.
Choose the Training Path That Fits Your Goals
This June, educators across Ohio can dive deeper into computer science through three flexible, high-impact training options. Each session is designed to empower K-12 teachers with practical strategies, classroom-ready tools, and the confidence to integrate computer science in meaningful, developmentally appropriate ways.
Participants may choose to attend one, two, or all three trainings. Each experience stands alone while also building a cohesive, expanded skillset for those who complete the full series.
Successfully complete all elements and receive a stipend for up to $500 per training or $1,500 for the entire experience.
- Integration of CS: Computational Thinking & Data Analysis
Discover how to weave computational thinking and data literacy into any subject or grade level. This session helps educators unpack real-world applications of computational thinking, build student skills in problem decomposition and pattern recognition, and support data-informed decision-making in the classroom. - AI and Modern Technology Applications
Gain clarity and confidence in teaching with today’s most transformative technologies. Educators will explore artificial intelligence concepts, responsible use of AI tools, human-AI collaboration, and hands-on strategies for helping students understand and evaluate emerging technologies shaping their futures. - Creating with Computer Science
Unleash student creativity through programming, digital making, interactive media, and design challenges. This session focuses on empowering students as creators, not just consumers, of technology, with classroom strategies that invite innovation through code, storytelling, and creative computing.
Details and Expectations
What to Expect
Each training includes:Â
- one full-day, in-person sessionÂ
- paired with an asynchronous learning module
Asynchronous modules are organized by grade band (K-5, 6-8, or 9-12) so you can focus on what’s most relevant to your classroom. Completing the asynchronous module is required for graduate credit.
All three trainings cover content required for computer science licensure. If you’re pursuing licensure, we recommend completing the full series.
Up to $1,500 stipend
Participants who successfully complete all in-person and asynchronous elements of each training will be offered up to $500 for each completion. Complete the entire series for the full $1,500 compensation.
Earn Graduate Credit - At No Cost to You
Participants can earn one graduate college credit for each training completed, and the full cost of this graduate credit is covered. There is no fee for educators who complete both the full‑day synchronous session and the asynchronous grade‑band module.
Attend one, two, or all three trainings to earn up to three graduate credits, all provided at no cost to participants.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and may close early.
Locations
• Columbus, OH (ESC of Central Ohio)
• Dayton, OH (Montgomery County ESC)
• New Philadelphia, OH (East Central Ohio ESC)
• Sandusky, OH (North Point ESC)
Program offered at no cost to educators
OSLN is proud to recognize the following Educational Service Centers (ESCs): ESC of Central Ohio, East Central Ohio ESC, Montgomery County ESC, and North Point ESC their partnership on the Teach CS Grants.Â
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District leaders: Build lasting computer science pathways
Computer science (CS) education is at a crossroads in Ohio. While 92% of jobs now require digital skills, only 61% of Ohio public high schools offer foundational computer science. Proposed legislation (SB 326) would require a CS course for graduation by 2027-28.
Sustaining Computer Science helps district teams prepare by developing a written implementation plan tailored to their context and resources.
Three stages take your team to a district-wide plan
Through six one-hour virtual sessions across the school year, district teams will work through a structured planning process:
1) Assess current CS offerings across grade levels and identify strengths.
Conduct a comprehensive review of existing computer science learning experiences—from standalone lessons to integrated activities—to determine what is working well. This includes analyzing student engagement, instructional alignment, teacher capacity, and the quality of learning artifacts to understand where current instruction is already meeting expectations.
Identify gaps between current programming and Ohio’s current and emerging expectations for CS education.
Compare existing curriculum, instructional practices, and student experiences with Ohio’s computer science standards, learning progressions, and policy expectations. This gap analysis should highlight missing content areas, underrepresented grade bands, opportunities for deeper computational thinking, and areas where access or equity can be strengthened.
3. Develop a strategic plan with timelines, resources, and educator supports.
Create a multi-year implementation plan that outlines key priorities, milestones, and required resources such as curriculum materials, technology tools, and professional learning. Include clear timelines and specific strategies to build teacher capacity, ensuring educators feel supported as the school expands and strengthens its computer science program.
Program details
Schedule
Six interactive, hour long virtual sessions guide your team through each phase of the process.
Between meetings, structured planning templates help you gather essential information—like curriculum pathways and student access—so every session builds momentum.
Eligibility
Designed for district leadership teams—including superintendents, curriculum directors, and technology coordinators—this program works best with teams of 2–4.
Participating districts will:
- designate a CS champion,
- secure superintendent approval, and
- commit to launching CS and/or AI courses within the next 1–2 years.
Deliverables
A customized CS implementation plan designed specifically for your district, including:
- Complete curriculum pathway from elementary through high school outlining where and how students will learn computer science over time.
- Staffing and professional learning plan that identifies who will teach CS, what support they need, and how the district will build long term instructional capacity.Â
- Phased rollout timeline that maps out when new CS and/or AI courses will launch and key milestones along the way.
- Resource and budget blueprint detailing technology, materials, partnerships, and financial needs to sustain the program.
- Clear student access goals to ensure equitable opportunities across schools, grade levels, and demographic groups.
Program offered at no cost to educators
OSLN is proud to recognize the following Educational Service Centers (ESCs): ESC of Central Ohio, East Central Ohio ESC, Montgomery County ESC, and North Point ESC their partnership on the Teach CS Grants.Â