Hello AI! Unlocking K-12 Computer Science Workshop

Mendocino County Office of Education and Lake County Office of Education are offering a three-part virtual workshop series to help educators bring computer science and AI literacy into K-12 classrooms. The sessions provide engaging lessons and hands-on activities that integrate computational thinking, creative problem-solving, and foundational AI concepts.

Unlocking K-12 Computer Science: Virtual Workshop Dates and Topics

• Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 4-5:30 PM: Learn and Teach about AI | Experience an introduction to AI literacy and explore materials to help students develop a foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence.  
• Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 4-5:30 PM: CS Unplugged | Experience and explore Computer Science activities requiring no technology.
  
• Monday, April 27, 2026, 4-5:30 PM: CS Integrated | Experience and explore Computer Science activities that may be integrated into Mathematics, Science and ELA.

Participants who complete the series are eligible for a $125 implementation stipend.

Facilitators: Rebecca Bailey, Randee Koller

Location: Online, Zoom link will be provided following registration. 

Questions? Please contact: Rachel Droullard, rdroullard@mcoe.us, (707) 467-5100

REGISTER HERE

Download a workshop flier here

Looking Ahead

Summer Computer Science professional learning opportunities will be announced soon. Educators interested in expanding CS instruction can contact Rebecca Bailey at rbailey@mcoe.us for more information.