Opportunities for Teacher Education

Build confidence and capacity.

Find training that fits for you and your classroom.

Nextech is here to help educators make sense of what’s new, what’s useful, and what’s next.

As a trusted, Indiana-based partner, we work with school and district leaders to bring high-quality, standards-aligned computer science education to life—without adding more to your plate.

BROWSE TEACHER EDUCATION

Course-Specific Professional Development

Nextech equips Indiana K-12 teachers with the content knowledge, instructional strategies and confidence to deliver computer science curriculum in the classroom. With our professional development catalog focused on Indiana courses (from elementary to CTE), teachers will not only learn the subject matter, they will get mapped curriculum, pacing suggestions, classroom lesson plans, and more.

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Standalone Workshops

Nextech supports Indiana K–12 teachers through focused, one-day workshops spanning computer science, AI, data science, standards, and more. These sessions build teachers’ content knowledge and instructional confidence while delivering practical, classroom-ready resources and tools teachers can use immediately.

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Byte-sized Training

Nextech offers byte-sized training through short, focused webinars that help Indiana educators quickly build awareness and skills across computer science, AI, data science, and more. Designed for busy schedules, these sessions deliver timely insights, practical examples, and clear takeaways teachers can immediately apply in their classrooms.

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Book Studies

Nextech facilitates guided book studies that bring together educators to explore books on CS, AI, and teaching pedagogy. Through shared reading and structured discussion, teachers deepen their understanding, reflect on classroom impact, and connect ideas from the text to practical classroom (and life) strategies.

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Professional Learning Communities

Nextech’s topical PLCs connect educators on like topics and provide dedicated time and a structure for teachers to collaborate, share resources, problem-solve, and strengthen their practice together over time.

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Build confidence and capacity.

All Events

Find training that fits for you and your classroom.

Nextech is here to help educators make sense of what’s new, what’s useful, and what’s next.

As a trusted, Indiana-based partner, we work with school and district leaders to bring high-quality, standards-aligned computer science education to life—without adding more to your plate.

BROWSE TEACHER EDUCATION

Course-Specific PD

Course-Specific Professional Development

Nextech equips Indiana K-12 teachers with the content knowledge, instructional strategies and confidence to deliver computer science curriculum in the classroom. With our professional development catalog focused on Indiana courses (from elementary to CTE), teachers will not only learn the subject matter, they will get mapped curriculum, pacing suggestions, classroom lesson plans, and more.

Find an event

Standalone Workshops

Standalone Workshops

Nextech supports Indiana K–12 teachers through focused, one-day workshops spanning computer science, AI, data science, standards, and more. These sessions build teachers’ content knowledge and instructional confidence while delivering practical, classroom-ready resources and tools teachers can use immediately.

Browse workshops

Byte-sized Training

Byte-sized Training

Nextech offers byte-sized training through short, focused webinars that help Indiana educators quickly build awareness and skills across computer science, AI, data science, and more. Designed for busy schedules, these sessions deliver timely insights, practical examples, and clear takeaways teachers can immediately apply in their classrooms.

Build your skills

Book Studies

Book Studies

Nextech facilitates guided book studies that bring together educators to explore books on CS, AI, and teaching pedagogy. Through shared reading and structured discussion, teachers deepen their understanding, reflect on classroom impact, and connect ideas from the text to practical classroom (and life) strategies.

Start reading

Topical PLCs

Professional Learning Communities

Nextech’s topical PLCs connect educators on like topics and provide dedicated time and a structure for teachers to collaborate, share resources, problem-solve, and strengthen their practice together over time.

Join a PLC

Teacher Education keeps you and your classroom up to date.

At Nextech, we’re experts in evolving state requirements and national best practices, and we help educators and teams navigate curriculum shifts and build future-ready programs that integrate AI, data science, and other emerging technologies.

I love interacting (in person) with other computer science teachers in the state of Indiana. This is basically the only opportunity I get to do this. As the only CS teacher in my school, I need more opportunities like this!

Teacher

CSPDWeek Participant

No presentation. No preparation. No expertise required. Drop in to keep up with current events in CS, AI, data, and tech.

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Workshop Name About Description

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Grades:
6-10
Date:
CSPDWeek 2026, June 15 - 19, 2026
Location:
CSPDWeek 2026

Description

This course is an introductory computer science course that empowers 6th-10th grade students to create authentic artifacts and engage with computer science as a medium for creativity, communication, problem solving, and fun. The course covers topics such as programming, physical computing, HTML/CSS and data.
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Grades:
6-12
Date:
July 9-10, 2026
Location:
Evansville, Indiana

Description

Using Microsoft’s FarmBeats for Students Curriculum, this workshop empowers teachers across all subjects (ag, science, CS, etc.) to confidently integrate computer science, AI, and agriculture into their classroom. Educators will collaboratively explore hands-on strategies, share ideas, and develop a concrete plan for bringing technology-rich agriculture using the BBC micro:bit & CS experiences into their school.
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Grades:
6-12
Date:
July 16-17, 2026
Location:
Fishers, IN

Description

Using Microsoft’s FarmBeats for Students Curriculum, this workshop empowers teachers across all subjects (ag, science, CS, etc.) to confidently integrate computer science, AI, and agriculture into their classroom. Educators will collaboratively explore hands-on strategies, share ideas, and develop a concrete plan for bringing technology-rich agriculture using the BBC micro:bit & CS experiences into their school.
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Grades:
6-12
Date:
July 21-22, 2026
Location:
Bloomington, IN

Description

WORKSHOP FULL — REGISTRATION CLOSED Using Microsoft’s FarmBeats for Students Curriculum, this workshop empowers teachers across all subjects (ag, science, CS, etc.) to confidently integrate computer science, AI, and agriculture into their classroom. Educators will collaboratively explore hands-on strategies, share ideas, and develop a concrete plan for bringing technology-rich agriculture using the BBC micro:bit & […]
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Grades:
k-12
Date:
July 29, 2026 - August 19, 2026
Location:
online

Description

This book study explores the book The Rose Code by Kate Quinn. Participants will enjoy this historical fiction novel of three female code breakers at Bletchley Park and the spy they must root out after the war is over. The study consists of two live, virtual meetings and asynchronous reading assignments. 
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About

Grades:
6-12
Date:
July 30-31, 2026
Location:
Ft. Wayne, IN

Description

Using Microsoft’s FarmBeats for Students Curriculum, this workshop empowers teachers across all subjects (ag, science, CS, etc.) to confidently integrate computer science, AI, and agriculture into their classroom. Educators will collaboratively explore hands-on strategies, share ideas, and develop a concrete plan for bringing technology-rich agriculture using the BBC micro:bit & CS experiences into their school.
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About

Grades:
k-12
Date:
September 14, 2026
Location:
Fishers, IN

Description

This workshop will equip counselors, career coaches, and educators to champion and expand computer science and technology education for every learner. We provide the tools, resources, and networks they need to help students build essential computing skills and digital literacy, preparing them to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving, tech-driven world.
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About

Grades:
k-12
Date:
September 1 - October 1, 2026
Location:
online

Description

This book study explores FAIK by Perry Carpenter. Participants will learn to navigate a world of deepfakes, phishing attacks, and other cybersecurity threats emanating from generative artificial intelligence and leave with practical tips for navigating an AI-driven world. The study consists of two live, virtual meetings and asynchronous reading assignments. 
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About

Grades:
k-12
Date:
November 12, 2026 - January 7, 2027
Location:
online

Description

This book study explores the book Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future by Reid Hoffman and Greg Beato. Participants will explore how artificial intelligence can expand human potential, increase agency, and transform learning, work, and society when used intentionally and responsibly. The study consists of two live, virtual meetings and asynchronous […]
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Grades:
k-12
Date:
Fall 2026
Location:
online

Description

Join Nextech for the GenAI K-12 Teacher Fellows program. This gamified 12 week experience is designed to guide Indiana educators into exploring and using Generative AI for teaching, learning, and living. Educators will be guided through a series of gamified AI challenges within asynchronous two-week sprints to explore how AI tools can be used in […]
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