Learn Together. Choose Your Focus. Implement Locally. Build Capacity

Aligned with the new 2026 CSTA PK–12 Computer Science Standards, the CSinPA K–8 Foundations to Implementation Pathway is designed to help K–8 educators build foundational CS knowledge and develop an implementation approach that reflects their students, classrooms, schools, and local priorities.

All participating LEA teams will engage in a shared foundation, with support in understanding, utilizing, and applying the CSTA standards within their local context. Through flexible implementation options, teams will explore ways to integrate computer science into existing instruction, develop stand-alone CS learning experiences, or strengthen and expand existing CS programs.

Participating teams will select an implementation focus and receive customized technical assistance, consultation, instructional resources, and implementation support from the CSinPA team to help move their plans into practice.

Hybrid Professional Learning

The 2026–2027 Pathway will use a hybrid professional learning model. This cohort runs October 8, 2025- April 29, 2026

The pathway includes 60 hours of professional learning conducted via asynchronous and synchronous online activities. Most foundational learning will take place through:

Asynchronous, self-paced online learning
Virtual webinars and collaborative sessions
Team-based planning and implementation 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.

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

Technical Assistance

The Pathway will also include customized technical assistance based on each LEA team's implementation goals and local context. Support may include an in-person visit to the school or LEA, virtual consultation, or another format collaboratively determined by the LEA team and CSinPA consultant.

Customized technical assistance may support: Instructional and implementation planning, Standards and curriculum alignment, Resource exploration and selection, Accessibility and inclusive practices

As part of registration, each LEA team will identify an initial implementation focus based on its goals and local context. The focus will then be refined and finalized in collaboration with a CSinPA consultant and may evolve as the team’s implementation plan develops.

Possible focus areas may include:

Early CS & Algorithms — Computational thinking, sequencing, algorithms, and early coding
Physical Computing — Programming devices and sensors to connect code with the physical world
Data & Analysis — Collecting, representing, analyzing, and interpreting data
AI & Machine Learning — Foundational AI concepts and age-appropriate machine learning
Accessible & Inclusive CS — Supporting learner variability and students with disabilities
CS + Content Areas — Integrating CS with ELA, mathematics, science, STEELS, and other content areas
Programming & Robotics — Programming, robotics, and computational problem solving
Systems & Cybersecurity — Computing systems, networks, digital security, and cybersecurity

To support implementation, participating LEA teams may receive instructional materials, supplies, or technology resources aligned with their selected focus. Resources will be identified collaboratively by the LEA team and CSinPA consultant based on the team’s goals, grade levels, existing resources, implementation plan, and available program materials.

Explore this document for more detailed information about possible implementation focus areas, examples, and corresponding instructional resources that may be provided by the CSinPA team.

A Team-Based Approach

The Pathway is designed for LEA teams of at least 2 educators from the same LEA who are interested in expanding or strengthening computer science learning in grades K–8. No prior computer science experience is required.

Teams may include:

Grade-level and content-area teachers
Computer science or technology teachers
Special education and English language teachers
Librarians and media specialists
Instructional coaches and specialists
Curriculum leaders and administrators
Other educators supporting CS implementation

Application & Registration Process

Interested LEA teams will complete a short application and registration process to participate in the 2026–2027 Pathway.

Submit a brief LEA team application
A designated LEA point of contact will submit a short application describing the team, its goals, and its initial implementation focus.
Receive registration information and next steps
Selected teams will receive detailed registration instructions and program information from the CSinPA team.
Complete PaTTAN registration
The LEA point of contact will help coordinate registration for the team. Each participating educator must individually register through the PaTTAN website to officially participate in the Pathway.

Additional onboarding and program details will be shared with participating teams after registration is complete.

K-8 Computer Science

Foundations to Implementation Pathway

2026 - 27 Pilot for LEA Teams

About the K-8 Foundations to Implementation Pathway

Learn Together. Choose Your Focus. Implement Locally. Build Capacity

Pathway Structure and Timeline

Hybrid Professional Learning

Technical Assistance

Implementation Focus & Supporting Resources

How to Get Involved

A Team-Based Approach

Application & Registration Process

Questions?

2026 - 27 Pilot for LEA Teams 2026 - 27 Pilot for LEA Teams

About the K-8 Foundations to Implementation Pathway About the K-8 Foundations to Implementation Pathway

Learn Together. Choose Your Focus. Implement Locally. Build Capacity

Pathway Structure and Timeline Pathway Structure and Timeline

Hybrid Professional Learning

Technical Assistance

Implementation Focus & Supporting Resources Implementation Focus & Supporting Resources

How to Get Involved How to Get Involved

A Team-Based Approach

Application & Registration Process

Questions? Questions?

2026 - 27 Pilot for LEA Teams

About the K-8 Foundations to Implementation Pathway

Pathway Structure and Timeline

Implementation Focus & Supporting Resources

How to Get Involved

Questions?