Professional Development
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Registration is now open!
Secure your spot by completing the registration form. Need help deciding? Take a look at the table below to find the sessions that match your interests.
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| Workshop | Target Grade | Description | Presenter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cybersecurity for Elementary Classrooms: Building Safe and Smart Digital Citizens (K – 5th) | Kindergarten to 5th Grade | Teachers will learn how to introduce basic cybersecurity concepts to elementary students through engaging, hands-on activities. Participants will explore topics such as protecting personal information, recognizing phishing attempts, and understanding secure communication. The workshop includes hands-on activities using micro:bits, resources, and classroom-ready lessons to help students become safe, responsible, and informed digital citizens. | Denise Garcia |
| Cybersecurity for the Next Generation: A Hands-On Workshop for K–12 Teachers | Kindergarten to 12th Grade | This workshop is designed to equip educators with both the technical knowledge and instructional strategies needed to deliver a high-impact cybersecurity curriculum. By integrating Cyber.org foundational modules with hands-on robotics activities, teachers will learn how to turn complex concepts—such as packet switching, encryption, and network defense—into engaging, student-centered investigations and real-world engineering challenges. | Natali Barreto & Jacqueline Brucker |
| Cybersecurity for the 6–12 Classroom | 6th to 12th Grade | Join CYBER.ORG in this workshop tailored to 6–12 cybersecurity resources. We’ll explore the full suite of 6–12 curricula, participate in hands-on activities, complete technical labs in the CYBER.ORG Range, preview up-and-coming courses, and discuss implementation strategies. | Jess Hexsel |
| CyberPatriot (6th to 12th) | 6th to 12th Grade | Join us and get trained to bring real-world cybersecurity into your classroom. This program prepares teachers to guide students through authentic cybersecurity challenges. It also includes a statewide competition where student teams solve real-life problems—participation is optional. | Yolanda Lozano, Josef Weese & Cyber experts |
| GloveWorks (Arduinos) | 6th to 12th Grade | Join Dr. Cox and learn how to build assistive technology that makes a real difference. In this hands-on session, teachers will design and create gloves to support individuals with Parkinson’s disease using Arduino and 3D-printed components. Find out more about the project here: Link to Video | Dr. Steve Cox |
- Due to limited funding, we are capping the size of the workshops this year so this thus we have an application process. Fill out the application as soon as possible, acceptances will be on a rolling basis, so applying early is an advantage.
- CS Alliance will have some funds for travel support, including hotels.
- Stipends of $500 available for eligible educators for completing the workshop
- CyberPatriot workshop strand has opportunities for follow up meetings, support and stipends for CyberPatriot clubs.
Costs:
- This year the registration cost will be $1000.
- Questions: info@computersciencealliance.org
- Need a Purchase Order email: melany@computersciencealliance.org
Spend a Week in June Learning and Connecting…
8th annual NM CSPD starts June 1st, 2026! There will be a week (4 days) of dedicated Computer Science Education workshops.
Organized by Computer Science Alliance and delivered by a variety of experienced facilitators, we will run the PD with in-person options at UNM June 1st to the 4th (Monday to Thursday). We will still spend your workshop(s) with other educators and CS professionals to learn more about CS and a range of fantastic opportunities to integrate CS into any and all content areas and grade levels OR to offer CS courses, clubs, and after school programs for elementary, middle, and high school students. Over the past 8 years we have had over 1300 educators K- higher ed join us to learn about curriculum and resources to bring CS to our NM students.
Spend a Week in June Learning and Connecting…
8th annual NM CSPD starts June 1st, 2026! There will be a week (4 days) of dedicated Computer Science Education workshops.
Organized by Computer Science Alliance and delivered by a variety of experienced facilitators, we will run the PD with in-person options at UNM June 1st to the 4th (Monday to Thursday). We will still spend your workshop(s) with other educators and CS professionals to learn more about CS and a range of fantastic opportunities to integrate CS into any and all content areas and grade levels OR to offer CS courses, clubs, and after school programs for elementary, middle, and high school students. Over the past 8 years we have had over 1300 educators K- higher ed join us to learn about curriculum and resources to bring CS to our NM students.
Learning and Connecting around Computer Science Education
8th annual NM CSPD starts June 1st, 2026! There will be a week (4 days) of dedicated Computer Science Education workshops.
Organized by Computer Science Alliance and delivered by a variety of experienced facilitators, we will run the PD with in-person options at UNM June 1st to the 4th (Monday to Thursday). We will still spend your workshop(s) with other educators and CS professionals to learn more about CS and a range of fantastic opportunities to integrate CS into any and all content areas and grade levels OR to offer CS courses, clubs, and after school programs for elementary, middle, and high school students. Over the past 8 years we have had over 1300 educators K- higher ed join us to learn about curriculum and resources to bring CS to our NM students.
PD OPTIONS FOR ALL LEVELS
