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Welcome to the Computer Science Teacher Toolkit

A community for K-12 CS teachers to share tools, ideas, and also find events and job opportunities.

The Illinois Computer Science Teacher Toolkit is an initiative of the Discovery Partners Institute aimed at promoting the teaching and learning of computer science in Illinois schools. Our goal is to become a main hub of information and discussion for K-12 teachers, librarians, coaches, administrators, and more. On this site, you will find computer science resources, discussion forums, information on STEM-related events and job postings, and more.

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Create an Account
Connect with fellow educators and be a part of our vibrant network, where K-12 teachers, librarians, and administrators collaborate to advance computer science education.
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Share Your Resources
Contribute your valuable computer science materials and insights to enrich our collective repository, supporting the growth of CS education in K-12.
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Join a Community
Engage in dynamic discussions about computer science teaching methodologies, challenges, and successes in our dedicated forums for educators.
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Find Resources
Explore a wealth of computer science resources, including teaching materials, STEM event information, and job opportunities, tailored for K-12 education professionals.

Featured Resources

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ScratchJr
Coding is the new literacy! With ScratchJr, young children (ages 5-7) can program their own interactive stories and games.
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Zenva
Zenva Schools provides K12 teachers and students with modern, project-based, curriculum-aligned coding courses that make teaching digital
PBS KIDS ScratchJr
With PBS KIDS ScratchJr, kids can create their own interactive stories and games through programming activities and lessons.
MakeBlock Education
Makeblock started with the aim of helping people turn their ideas into real objects.

Events

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Apr
01
DPI Trends in Robotics Workshop
08:00 AM
Virtual
Apr
18
CS Endorsement Virtual Information Session II
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Virtual
Apr
19
UIUC CSTed Info Session #2
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Virtual
May
16
CS Endorsement Virtual Information Session III
04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Virtual
May
23
UIUC CSTed Info Session #3
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Virtual
May
25
DPI Teacher Led Workshop @ Google
08:00 AM
Virtual
Jun
10
CS Endorsement (UIUC)
08:00 AM
Virtual
Jul
08
Illinois CS PD Week
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Bloomington, Illinois
Jul
16
CSTA Annual Conference
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Las Vegas, NV
Jul
16
CSTA Annual Conference
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Las Vegas, NV
Jul
17
IL CS PD Week
09:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Bloomington Jr. High School - Bloomington, IL

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Team

Danna Dotson-Simmons

Danna Dotson-Simmons

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF TEACHER TRAINING

COMMUNITY EDUCATION - PRITZKER TECH TALENT LABS

Todd McFarlin
CS TEACHER, ESPORTS ADVOCATE, GAMER-GIRL DAD, STREAMING NOVICE

Todd McFarlin

UX DESIGN

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, TEACHER TRAINING, COMMUNITY EDUCATION - PRITZKER TECH TALENT LABS