(Q): Who is eligible to participate and receive a stipend (participation incentive) for the 2026 CSPDWeek workshops? 

(A): Participation incentives for the 2026 CSPDWeek workshops are funded through the California Department of Education’s Educator Workforce Investment Grant in Computer Science (EWIG: CS) and are therefore subject to specific eligibility requirements.

To qualify for a stipend, participants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be a credentialed teacher or paraprofessional employed by a California public K–12 school

• Be actively engaged in classroom instruction during regular instructional time and directly support student learning

• Fully and actively participate in the entirety of the workshop

• Commit to implementing the curriculum during the 2026–2027 school year

In addition, eligible participants must meet one of the following role-based criteria:

• Serve as the teacher-of-record or be consistently the teacher-in-charge during the school day

• Serve as a librarian who is the teacher-of-record for a computer science, technology, or other course during the regular school day

In accordance with EWIG: CS funding requirements and Assembly Bill 185, eligibility is limited to public K–12 school educators. The following individuals are not eligible to participate or receive a stipend:

• Private or independent school educators

• Expanded learning educators

• Pre-service teachers

• Substitute teachers

These eligibility requirements apply to all Seasons of CS workshops, including the 2026 CSPDWeek, which will be held in Long Beach, California, from July 20–24, 2026.

Please visit https://www.seasonsofcs.org/about/stipend-information for more details

(Q): I am participating in CSPDWeek  July 20-24, 2026, in Long Beach. What do I need to know about submitting my W-9?

(A): Once your registration has been approved and confirmed as complete by the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE), you will receive an email from GetW9 with instructions for submitting your W-9. 

Please ensure that your completed Form W-9 is submitted no later than July 18, 2026 to receive your stipend.

(Q): My registration has been confirmed. Why have I not received an email from GetW9?

(A): Here are several possible reasons:

• There may be up to a one-week processing period between the registration approval and the issuance of the GetW9 email

• The email may have gone to your spam or junk folder, or been blocked by your email system.  

If you have reviewed these possibilities and still have not received the email,  please contact Heather at ht@eventswebpage.com.

(Q): I am participating in CSPDWeek  July 20-24, 2026, in Long Beach. How will I receive my stipend?

(A): Participants who have submitted a completed Form W-9 and established an ePayment account by July 18, 2026, will receive their stipend via direct deposit no later than September 30, 2026.

If you have not received your stipend after September 30, 2026, or have questions regarding the stipend amount received, please contact Heather at ht@eventswebpage.com.

(Q): I am participating in CSPDWeek  July 20-24, 2026, in Long Beach. What is the deadline for requesting travel reimbursement?

(A): Instructions for completing the CSPDWeek Travel Reimbursement Form will be sent to your registered email address after your full and active participation has been confirmed.  Please refer to the CSPDWeek Travel Reimbursement Policy and Procedures for Workshops for additional details. The deadline to submit a reimbursement request is Friday, August 7, 2026. No late submissions will be accepted.

Please ensure you check the inbox (and spam/junk folder) of the email address used for your workshop registration.

(Q): Can I earn graduate-level units for participating in a Summer of CS workshop?

(A): Yes! Graduate-level units from the University of San Diego are available for participating in a Summer of CS workshop.  Go to https://pce.sandiego.edu to enroll.

If you need assistance with enrollment, please contact the Enrollment and Student Services team, who are happy to help at continuinged@sandiego.edu or (619) 260-4585 during the business hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm PT, M-F.

Course Title: Computer Science Professional Development Week (2026 CSPDWeek)

Course #: coming soon!

Units: 2 Units

Price: $$$ (Includes 1 Complimentary Transcript)

Course Start Date:  July 20, 2026 in Long Beach, CA

Course End Date:  July 24, 2026

To receive your transcript, submit your Certificate of Completion by emailing pcd-cv@sandiego.edu after enrolling and completing your workshop. Certificates will be sent via email to all CSPDWeek participants by mid-September 2026. 

(Q): Can I bring my child to my Summer of CS Workshop? What is the policy regarding children in the workplace? 

(A): CSPDWeek workshops are designed specifically for adult learners. We recognize that participants may bring their families to Long Beach; however, we ask that children not be brought into the conference area of the hotel. We kindly request that participants make alternate arrangements for the supervision of children during CSPDWeek workshop hours.

(Q): I have registered to attend CSPDWeek in July in Long Beach. What are the participation expectations?

(A):  Attend a Kick-off Webinar held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 4:00–5:00 PM.

To ensure full and active participation, all participants must sign in and out each day of the workshop. Failure to do so may directly impact your eligibility for stipends and travel reimbursements. Sign-in and sign-out links will be provided during the workshop sessions you are attending and should be accessed only then. 

Fully and actively participate in the daily workshop activities as noted in the Participation Agreement (link).  

Please email seasonsofcs@scoe.net  if you have additional questions.

(Q): Is 2026 Summer of CS registration open for California private school educators?

(A): No. Due to restrictions in the Educator Workforce Investment Grant (EWIG) in Computer Science, funding is limited to public K-12 school educators. As a result, private and independent school educators, expanded learning educators, pre-service teachers, and substitute teachers are not eligible for Summer of CS participation or a stipend. This includes the CSPDWeek workshops being offered in Long Beach, July 20-24, 2026. These eligibility requirements align with Assembly Bill 185, which prioritizes professional learning for teachers and paraprofessionals in public schools.

(Q): As an educator, do I need to notify my supervisor before I attend a CSPDWeek workshop?

(A): Yes, educators do need to notify their supervisors before registering for CSPDWeek.  By involving supervisors in this unique professional development opportunity, district-wide systems of support may be established within your school to ensure that educators and students are getting the resources and support they need to succeed in computer science. Check out our Participation Agreement.

Approaching your supervisor for permission to attend the event can provide an opportunity for you to discuss your professional development goals and how CSPDWeek can help you achieve them. This discussion can lead to a more productive and fulfilling work experience for you and your students. Additionally, attending CSPDWeek shows your dedication to your students and profession, sending a message to your supervisor that you are taking your role seriously. 

For resources to help advocate for CS at your school, please visit CSforCA.org/take-action. 

📌 Important! Workshop participants must have a completed Participation Agreement to be eligible for a stipend payment and travel reimbursement.

(Q): What is the cost for the CSPDWeek workshops?

(A): CSPDWeek workshops are free, and eligible participants are paid a stipend for their time. California classroom educators and paraprofessionals employed by a public school LEA (school, district, or county office of education) will receive a daily stipend as an incentive for full and active participation in the CSPDWeek offerings. 

(Q): Can non-California educators participate in the CSPDWeek workshop offerings?

(A): Non-California educators are not allowed to participate at this time due to the terms of the Educator Workforce Investment Grant (EWIG) in Computer Science which is intended to support California educators. While we are unable to accept educators from outside of California, we encourage those educators to seek out alternate professional development opportunities to further CS in their localities.

(Q): What are EWIG's 7 Regions of Support in California?

(A): The 7 regional lead agencies (RLAs) are:

Region 1:  Far North Partnership

These are the counties in Region 1:

• Butte

• Del Norte

• Siskiyou

• Tehama

• Trinity

• Humboldt

• Glenn

• Lassen

• Modoc

• Plumas

• Shasta

Region 2:  North Bay / North Coast Collaborative

These are the counties in Region 2:

• Lake

• Marin

• Mendocino

• Napa

• Sonoma

Region 3:  Capital Central Foothill Area 

These are the counties in Region 3:

• Alpine

• Amador

• Calaveras

• Colusa

• El Dorado

• Nevada

• Placer

• Sacramento

• San Joaquin

• Sierra

• Sutter

• Yolo

• Yuba

• Tuolumne

Region 4:  Bay Area Consortium for Student Success

These are the counties in Region 4:

•  Alameda

• Contra Costa

• San Francisco

• San Mateo

• Santa Clara

• Solano

Region 5:  Mid-State Collaborative

These are the counties in Region 5:

•  Inyo

• Kings

• Madera

• Mariposa

• Merced

• Mono

• Monterey

• San Benito

• Santa Cruz

• Stanislaus

• Tulare

Region 6:  Valley to Coast Collaborative

These are the counties in Region 6:

• Fresno

• Kern

• Los Angeles

• San Luis Obispo

• Santa Barbara

• Ventura

Region 7:  Southern California System of Support

These are the counties in Region 7:

• Imperial

• Orange County

• Riverside

• San Bernardino

• San Diego