ALL Students Should Learn CS.  ALL Teachers Can Teach CS.

We hosted a special Winter of CS convening where computer science-related workshops were offered Feb. 7-8, 2025 at Town and County Resort in San Diego as part of the annual California STEAM Symposium co-hosted by CDE Foundation, California Department of Education, and the Commission on the Status of Women and Girls. Participants included K-12 educators, paraprofessionals, administrators, and counselors who are interested in bringing computer science to their students.

• Winter of CS workshops provided an opportunity to explore how K-12 educators can integrate computer science into their classrooms. 

• Dozens of peer-led breakout sessions focused on trends and concepts in CS. The Winter of CS workshop series of breakout sessions were interactive. Participants had the opportunity to explore the CS concepts and practices for the grade level they teach, with ideas for classroom application. 

• Participants experienced equitable CS pedagogical strategies that can be adapted to meet the needs of their students.

Winter of CS is a part of Seasons of CS and is designed for educators and school leaders to improve access, equity, and engagement in high-quality computer science education for English-learners, low-income, rural, Black, Latinx, and Indigenous students. 

Winter of CS Stipend Information

Winter of CS Travel Reimbursement Information

To acknowledge your full and active participation, you may opt in to receive a $250 stipend for fully and actively participating in, and completing, each six-hour Academic Year Workshop segment. Stipend Information

Note: At our virtual computer science professional learning workshops, we prioritize fostering an interactive and collaborative environment. These workshops are designed not only to impart standards-based knowledge and skills but also to provide California K-12 educators with the invaluable opportunity to connect with their peers who share a passion for computer science and educational technology. Considering this emphasis on connecting with others, we have chosen not to permit AI notetaking bots, like Otter AI, during our sessions. Our decision aligns with the expectations set by the California Department of Education, which requires active, live participation from educators to qualify for stipends related to these synchronous workshops. We understand that everyone's learning preferences differ. If you're someone who leans towards asynchronous learning, we encourage you to check out the other Seasons of CS learning opportunities.