November 6 & 7, 2025

ASTA Annual Conference | Registration Open

The 71st ASTA Annual Conference, "Cultivating Curiosity:  Empowering Every Learner through 3D Science, Innovation, and STEM", will be held on Thursday, November 6, and Friday, November 7, at DoubleTree Hilton Hotel in Tempe, AZ..  This professional learning event will bring together more than 300 PreK through post-secondary educators to learn and celebrate science education. 

Thursday the conference will consist of professional development that will help Arizona science teachers implement scientific notebooking with John (Jack) Muir Laws,  principal leader and innovator of the worldwide nature journaling movement. On Friday conference participants will have the opportunity to attend four professional learning sessions focused on one of the three following strands:

• Cultivating Curiosity and Sparking Innovative Thinking with 3-Dimensional Science
• Tech Tools That Transform Teaching and Learning
• Creating Interdisciplinary STEM Learning Experiences

February 7, 2026

Arizona's STEM Unconference | 8 AM - 12:30 PM | Virtual | Save the Date!

An Unconference by teachers 4 teachers. An unconference is a participant-driven meeting. We will have a panel of Keynote speakers and then participants will generate session topics. Sponsored by the STEM Arizona Education Collaborative.

February 11, 2026

3rd Annual AI Summit | 8 AM - 3 PM

This year's summit, hosted by the Arizona AI Alliance in partnership with Agua Fria Union High School District, will feature an implementor track and a classroom track, offering a chance for anyone in the K12 Ed system to engage, grow, and contribute.

July 13-15, 2026

CSTA National Conference

Connect with CS educators from across the country at this premier annual event. CSTA 2026 offers the best opportunity to connect with the ultimate community of K-12 computer science teachers. Engage with PD created by teachers, for teachers, while experiencing the vibrant culture, incredible cuisine, and historic charm of New Orleans.

Virtual Learning with Pathfinders

Take advantage of flexible online professional development designed to deepen your CS knowledge and teaching strategies at no cost. 

Cyber.org Self-Paced Professional Development

Enjoy curated recordings of virtual PD sessions at your own pace! From kindergarten to high school, Cyber.org provides ways to incorporate cybersecurity into ALL classrooms through a Self-Paced PD course on Canvas.

Harvard’s CS50 Courses

Explore free, high-quality computer science courses from Harvard through the CS50 series. Whether you’re new to CS or looking to deepen your understanding, options include CS50x: Introduction to Computer Science, CS50 for Educators, and specialized tracks in web, AI, and game development—perfect for both self-paced learning and classroom inspiration.

CSTA Professional Development

Online professional development (PD) courses provide a flexible, deep learning experience you can complete at your own pace. The Professional Learning Series (PLS) supports teachers’ ongoing PD and ultimately improves the quality of teaching and learning of K-12 CS.

Code.org Workshops

Explore facilitator-led & self-paced professional learning options, along with local offerings by the Arizona Science Center.

Grand Canyon University’s Center for Cyber Excellence

A variety of computer science events for both educators and students, including hands-on workshops, student competitions, and professional development opportunities.

CSTA Professional Development Offerings

Explore these offerings to find opportunities to expand your knowledge in the timeframe you’re working with.

• Professional Learning Series (PLS) webinars are designed to support K–12 educators with meaningful and relevant computer science professional development. Through PLS events, educators have the opportunity to explore computer science and education-related topics.

• Online professional development (PD) courses provide a flexible, deep learning experience that you can complete at your own pace. Course content includes meaningful and interactive activities focused on application to your CS classroom — you’ll do a lot more than just read and watch. Plus, you will experience asynchronous collaboration with other CS educators as you both give and get feedback and exchange ideas.
• Discover accredited professional development (PD) programs and associated curricula for K-12 CS teachers.

Stay tuned as we plan and scope out additional PD during the school year, providing more opportunities to grow your skills, connect with peers, and bring computer science to every classroom.