This workshop is designed for educators teaching 8th – 12th grade who are preparing to implement the Computing Foundations for a Digital Age (4565) course using Code.org in their classroom in the 2026-2027 school year.
Event details
Overview
This workshop is designed for 8th – 12th grade educators who are preparing to implement the Computing Foundations for a Digital Age (4565) course to meet Indiana’s Computer Science graduation requirement.
Participants will explore the Computing Foundations for a Digital Age (4565) Content Standards and Competencies using the Code.org Computing Foundations for a Digital Age: Indiana (AI Foundations) curriculum. Through guided activities, educators will be introduced to core computer science principles and the expanding role of artificial intelligence in everyday life, while experiencing ready-to-use lessons and strategies that support student engagement and success.
By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with a clear understanding of the course requirements, aligned instructional resources, and a practical plan for implementing Computing Foundations for a Digital Age (4565) in their schools.
Eligibility and Pre-Requisites
This workshop is for 8th – 12th grade educators who are teaching the 4565 graduation requirement course during the 2026-27 school year. Anyone teaching the course is welcome to apply.
Details
We will meet for three days in person from July 20 – 22, 2026 at Ball State Fishers Center at 8626 E. 116th Street, Suite 300, Fishers, IN 46038.
Doors will open for the workshop at 8:30 AM. Workshop will begin at 9:00 AM.
We will finish each day at 3:30 PM.
We will have additional check-in calls throughout the fall semester for attendees to dig deeper into the curriculum and collaborate with other teachers statewide.
Stipend: This workshop is eligible for a $600 stipend.
Travel Stipend: For attendees that are traveling over 50 miles, we will also automatically include a travel stipend of $500 to allow for hotel accommodations (assuming two nights). Hotel decisions and booking are up to individual participants.
PGP Points: Workshop attendees will receive 18 PGP points.
Workshop Description
Overview
This workshop is designed for 8th – 12th grade educators who are preparing to implement the Computing Foundations for a Digital Age (4565) course to meet Indiana’s Computer Science graduation requirement.
Participants will explore the Computing Foundations for a Digital Age (4565) Content Standards and Competencies using the Code.org Computing Foundations for a Digital Age: Indiana (AI Foundations) curriculum. Through guided activities, educators will be introduced to core computer science principles and the expanding role of artificial intelligence in everyday life, while experiencing ready-to-use lessons and strategies that support student engagement and success.
By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with a clear understanding of the course requirements, aligned instructional resources, and a practical plan for implementing Computing Foundations for a Digital Age (4565) in their schools.
Who Can Attend?
Eligibility and Pre-Requisites
This workshop is for 8th – 12th grade educators who are teaching the 4565 graduation requirement course during the 2026-27 school year. Anyone teaching the course is welcome to apply.
Workshop Dates
Details
We will meet for three days in person from July 20 – 22, 2026 at Ball State Fishers Center at 8626 E. 116th Street, Suite 300, Fishers, IN 46038.
Doors will open for the workshop at 8:30 AM. Workshop will begin at 9:00 AM.
We will finish each day at 3:30 PM.
We will have additional check-in calls throughout the fall semester for attendees to dig deeper into the curriculum and collaborate with other teachers statewide.
Stipends, Travel, and PGP Points
Stipend: This workshop is eligible for a $600 stipend.
Travel Stipend: For attendees that are traveling over 50 miles, we will also automatically include a travel stipend of $500 to allow for hotel accommodations (assuming two nights). Hotel decisions and booking are up to individual participants.
PGP Points: Workshop attendees will receive 18 PGP points.