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Teacher Summer Institute
Session 2

More information coming soon!

June 12 -13, 2026

Summer Institute Part 2:

Reading the World, Designing Solutions: CS Across the Curriculum

In-person workshop

Location: Q-Center 1405 N 5th Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174

Programando en casa: Una introducción a Scratch y ScratchJr para familias / Coding at Home: An Introduction to Scratch & ScratchJr for Families- 265583013

June 16, 2026

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

5900 W. Cermak, Cicero, IL 60804 – 3rd Floor
La presentacion es en persona/ In person
No se requieren conocimientos básicos de informática para asistir./ No basic computer knowledge needed to attend.
Detalles/ Details:

¡Ven a descubrir cómo los niños transforman sus ideas en juegos, historias y animaciones utilizando Scratch y ScratchJr! En este taller divertido y práctico, las familias explorarán herramientas de programación para principiantes que ayudan a los niños a pensar de forma creativa, resolver problemas y dar vida a su imaginación en la pantalla. No se requiere experiencia previa; ¡solo ven con ganas de jugar y explorar! Te llevarás contigo formas sencillas de continuar el aprendizaje en casa y una mejor comprensión de cómo la programación ayuda a los niños a convertirse en creadores, y no solo en usuarios de tecnología.

Come discover how kids turn ideas into games, stories, and animations using Scratch and ScratchJr! In this fun, hands-on workshop, families will explore beginner coding tools that help children think creatively, solve problems, and bring their imagination to life on screen.  No experience needed—just come ready to play and explore! You’ll leave with simple ways to keep the learning going at home and a better understanding of how coding helps kids become creators, not just tech users.

Presentadora/Presenter:

Diana Silvas and Susan Garr

Audiencia objetivo/ Targeted Audience:

Presentacion apto para padres y la comunidad en general

CSEL Teacher Showcase

June 18, 2026

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Virtual workshop

Description:

This interactive online showcase, features CSEL Teacher Leaders sharing  lessons they created and implemented as a result of their participation in CSEL’s April Teacher Summer Institute. Join us to celebrate teacher innovation, discover practical classroom ideas, and learn from fellow educators.  Presenters will highlight their lesson design process, student learning, and knowledge artifacts while reflecting on the impact of integrating computational thinking and computer science into their instruction. Participants will leave with inspiring examples of classroom practice and ideas they can adapt for their own students. 

Presenter: Saren Hasan, Starr Kuttenberg, Josephine Sales, Diana Silvas, and Susan Garr

More Professional Development Sessions Coming Soon!