February 2, 2026

Educate to Innovate Conference

Join the Arizona Science Center for a day of inspiration, innovation, and fun! Spend the day earning professional development hours by engaging with innovative content, networking with colleagues, and exploring ways to engage our learners in STEM lessons.

February 7, 2026

Arizona's STEM Unconference | 8 AM - 12:30 PM | Virtual

An Unconference by teachers 4 teachers. An unconference is a participant-driven meeting. We will have a panel of Ignite speakers, and participants will generate session topics. Sponsored by the STEM Arizona Education Collaborative.

February 11, 2026

3rd Annual AI Summit | 8 AM - 3 PM

This year's summit, hosted by the Arizona AI Alliance in partnership with Agua Fria Union High School District, will feature three distinct tracks offering a chance for anyone in the K12 Ed system to engage, grow, and contribute.

1. AI Leadership Track - Built for Curriculum and Technology leaders, supporting differentiated implementation support to meet you where you're at.

2. Teacher / Classroom Track - Teaching and Learning is different. Learn from leading PD guides from around the state how to change lesson planning and delivery and how to rethink student learning and mastery in an AI-powered world.

3. Business Track - What we call "School 2.0" in Arizona, our schools are responding to workforce needs and shifting the way we teach & learn to incorporate perspectives and expertise from business partners. Business partners wanting to focus on partnering with schools on innovative uses of AI will have rich space to engage.

February 27-28, 2026

Cracking the Code | 8 AM - 4 PM | CREATE at Arizona Science Center

Ideal for 3rd-8th Grade Educators; Introduce coding, robotics, and computational thinking through a "Cracking the Code" club. Students solve problems, write code, and program robots, developing STEM skills while discovering the creative power of technology through hands-on activities. *Materials Kit and Student Journals available for purchase.

June 16-18, 2026

EdCon 26 | Reno, NV

CYBER.ORG EdCon 26 is a national conference designed to inspire and empower novice and expert K-12 cybersecurity educators alike. Attendees will gain practical, ready-to-use lessons developed by CYBER.ORG curriculum experts, explore free, high-quality resources from industry leaders, and hear directly from other K–12 educators who are actively teaching both foundational and advanced cybersecurity and AI concepts.

July 13-15, 2026

CSTA National Conference

Connect with CS educators from across the country at this premier annual event. CSTA 2026 offers the best opportunity to connect with the ultimate community of K-12 computer science teachers. Engage with PD created by teachers, for teachers, while experiencing the vibrant culture, incredible cuisine, and historic charm of New Orleans.

Virtual Learning with Pathfinders

Take advantage of flexible online professional development designed to deepen your CS knowledge and teaching strategies at no cost. 

Cyber.org Self-Paced Professional Development

Enjoy curated recordings of virtual PD sessions at your own pace! From kindergarten to high school, Cyber.org provides ways to incorporate cybersecurity into ALL classrooms through a Self-Paced PD course on Canvas.

Harvard’s CS50 Courses

Explore free, high-quality computer science courses from Harvard through the CS50 series. Whether you’re new to CS or looking to deepen your understanding, options include CS50x: Introduction to Computer Science, CS50 for Educators, and specialized tracks in web, AI, and game development—perfect for both self-paced learning and classroom inspiration.

CSTA Professional Development

Online professional development (PD) courses provide a flexible, deep learning experience you can complete at your own pace. The Professional Learning Series (PLS) supports teachers’ ongoing PD and ultimately improves the quality of teaching and learning of K-12 CS.

Code.org Workshops

Explore facilitator-led & self-paced professional learning options, along with local offerings by the Arizona Science Center.

Grand Canyon University’s Center for Cyber Excellence

A variety of computer science events for both educators and students, including hands-on workshops, student competitions, and professional development opportunities.

CSTA Professional Development Offerings

Explore these offerings to find opportunities to expand your knowledge in the timeframe you’re working with.

• Professional Learning Series (PLS) webinars are designed to support K–12 educators with meaningful and relevant computer science professional development. Through PLS events, educators have the opportunity to explore computer science and education-related topics.

• Online professional development (PD) courses provide a flexible, deep learning experience that you can complete at your own pace. Course content includes meaningful and interactive activities focused on application to your CS classroom — you’ll do a lot more than just read and watch. Plus, you will experience asynchronous collaboration with other CS educators as you both give and get feedback and exchange ideas.
• Discover accredited professional development (PD) programs and associated curricula for K-12 CS teachers.

Stay tuned as we plan and scope out additional PD during the school year, providing more opportunities to grow your skills, connect with peers, and bring computer science to every classroom.