Accessible Programming with Quorum

Exciting news! This 2025-26 school year, we’ll be launching a asynchronous/virtual 6-month educator cohort to help educators like you learn about a fully accessible programming language Quorum.

This unique PD experience for all CS educators on how to use the Quorum programming language, specifically designed to be easy to learn and use for students of all abilities.

Key Benefits of using Quorum:

• Designed to be accessible to all learners, Quorum caters to students of all abilities.

• Ease of Learning: Its user-friendly syntax makes it easier for beginners to grasp core programming concepts.

• Versatility: Quorum can be used for a wide range of projects, from simple games to complex simulations.

What to Expect from Cohorts:

• Structured support and hands-on learning, best practices, and valuable resources to integrate accessible programming into your curriculum.
• Ready-to-use curriculum, including interactive lessons, study aids, and hands-on activities.
• Peer collaboration with a community of educators and industry experts.
• $350.00 Stipend for eligible participants who attend and complete all the pathway requirements.

Cohort Plan

• Registration cohort 1 open: 08/15/25- 9/30/25
• Asynchronous Coursework Begins: 10/01/25
• Required 1-hours Kick Off Live Session (virtual): 10/8/25
• Required half hour check in live sessions (virtual)
• 11/6/25**, 12/11/25, 1/14/26, 2/11/26, 3/12/26
• Cohort Closes: 03/30/26

** Date on registration online say 11/7/25 this is a typo and 11/6/25 is correct date.

Join us in the Fall 2026 for our Accessible Game Design with Quorum Professional Learning Cohort a 6-month, 6-session virtual experience designed to help educators bring inclusive and engaging computer science instruction to their classrooms. This cohort combines live virtual sessions with asynchronous learning, giving participants the flexibility to engage with content, collaborate with peers, and apply new strategies on their own schedule. Using the Quorum programming language, built from the ground up for accessibility, educators will explore how game design can be a powerful entry point for teaching core computer science concepts while supporting all learners.

Throughout the cohort, participants will learn to design and build platformer and puzzle games using Quorum Studio while developing skills in variables, loops, libraries, user input, and more. Educators will leave with classroom-ready lessons, hands-on game projects, and practical strategies for creating accessible computer science experiences that inspire student creativity, problem-solving, and confidence.