CSinPA K-8 Foundational Pathway

This pathway is open to all K–8 educators interested in integrating computer science into their curriculum. The Pathway supports K-8 educators involved with CS instruction, whether as stand-alone classes or by integrating CS concepts and practices into other content-area instruction.

Participants will explore ways of teaching CS while mastering core CS competencies. Over the course, participants set goals for expanding CS access for students and share artifacts to demonstrate progress towards their goals in the development and implementation of a small-scale implementation pilot.

The Pathway is provided at no cost, and Act 48 credit is available.

Participants are also eligible to receive a $350 stipend if they successfully complete and submit all program expectations and deliverables.

The Pathway is 100% Virtual. The pathway includes 48 hours of professional learning conducted via asynchronous and synchronous online activities. All activities will be completed via an online, self-paced course; no travel is necessary. As part of the pathway, participants will also be required to attend five live sessions. Click here to learn more about the structure and timeline.

Cohort 1: Fall Cohort - Registration Closed

This cohort runs October 8, 2025- April 29, 2026

Live Sessions

All live sessions will take place 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm on the following Wednesdays:

10/8/2025: Kick-off Session
11/12/2025: Live Session
1/7/2026: Live Session
3/4/2026: Live Session
4/29/2026: Final Session

Cohort 2: Spring Cohort - Registration is open!

This cohort will run December 4, 2025- May 21, 2026

Live Sessions

All live sessions will take place 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm on the following Thursdays:

12/4/2025: Kick-off Session
1/15/2026: Live Session
2/26/2026: Live Session
4/9/2026: Live Session
5/21/2026: Final Session

Registration is now open for the Spring cohort (cohort #2) of the CSinPA K-8 Pathway professional learning program. The deadline is December 3, 2025.

Learn. Teach. Advocate.

Participants engage as learners, teachers, and CS champions (advocates) as they develop and implement a small-scale pilot project for CS education.

Participants will:

Access and use the K-12 CS Framework and CSTA standards
Initiate and reflect on a small-scale implementation pilot
Recognize and create a plan to close gaps in CS education, specifically for students with disabilities and other historically underrepresented populations.
Leverage community and stakeholder partnerships
Articulate the need for CS in education and our communities

Program Modules and Topics (48 Clock Hours)

The Pathway consists of 8 sequential modules:

Onboarding and Fundamentals of CS education
Algorithm and Programming
Computing systems & Network and Internet
Data and Analysis & Impacts of Computing
Learner Variability and Inclusion
Instructional Planning
Recruitment and Advocacy
Implementation and Capstone

Click here to learn more about the structure and timeline.

No CS experience needed.

The Pathway is open to any K-8 educator involved with CS instruction, including:

Grade-level teachers
Content-area teachers
Special education teachers
English language teachers
Librarians
Specialists
Instructional coaches

Register now!

Check the document for Frequently Asked Questions. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at csforall@pattan.net

About the K-8 Pathway About the K-8 Pathway

Program Structure and Timeline Program Structure and Timeline

Cohort 1: Fall Cohort - Registration Closed

Cohort 2: Spring Cohort - Registration is open!

Program Goals Program Goals

Learn. Teach. Advocate.

Program Modules and Topics (48 Clock Hours)

No CS experience needed.

Questions? Questions?