Indiana’s fifth annual CSPDWeek is brought to you by Nextech and the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA), with support from the Indiana Department of Education. During CSPDWeek, four hundred Indiana K-12 educators will come together to learn, network, create community, and continue to expand high-quality, inclusive, and rigorous Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science education for all K-12 students. This year’s event will focus on Computer Science education as a foundation for understanding AI.
Here are the steps to apply.
The application is a two step process.
Step 1: Complete the initial application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and you will hear back from us in 3-4 weeks with an acceptance or further questions. You will need to upload a completed admin support form with your application. (https://drive.google.com/file/d/11NtvfXxac1Btz-ucvyq-_szV7_kpAG7j/view)
Step 2: In spring 2026, we will ask you to enter your choices for hotel accommodations and any other information needed for the in-person event.
Applications are reviewed on a 3-4 week rolling basis. You will receive your acceptance from in.cspdweek@gmail.com (add us to your safe senders!)
Who is Invited: All Indiana K-12 educators teaching computer science content during the 2025-2026 school year.
Dates:
Monday, June 15 - June 19, 2026, with hotel check-in on Sunday, June 14, 2026
What’s Included: This event is free for Indiana K-12 teachers and includes:
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In-person professional development from June 15-19, 2026.
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Networking events and supplemental workshops during CSPDWeek
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Hotel accommodations for teachers living more than 50 miles from the event location are automatically included. Hotel accommodations for teachers living less than 50 miles from the event location will be considered based on need and availability and granted on a first come, first serve basis.
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Breakfast and lunch (Monday - Friday)
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Stipends for eligible participants (see details below)
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Completion certificate and (at least) 30 hours of PGP points for the week
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Participation in follow-up PD and PLC activities throughout the school year.
Stipend: Indiana K-12 educators are eligible to receive a stipend for their participation in CSPDWeek and follow up professional learning throughout the year. The stipend will be awarded in two payments:
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The first stipend of $1000 for completion of all pre-work and complete attendance at CSPDWeek 2026, to be paid by the end of October 2026.
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The second stipend of $480 for participation in (at least) 16 hours of ongoing virtual PLC and PD meetings throughout the 2026-2027 school year, to be paid by the end of June 2027.
In order to be eligible for CSPDWeek, teachers must meet the following requirements:
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Teach in an Indiana K-12 school for the 2026-2027 school year
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Complete all required pre-work and actively participate throughout all professional learning at CSPDWeek 2026
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Implement the content covered during CSPDWeek 2026 in their classrooms during the 2026-2027