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Project Based Computer Science Cohort at the ESC 2026-2027

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Project-Based Computer Science Cohort 2026-27

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Pets in the Classroom is an educational grant program that provides financial support to teachers to purchase and maintain small animals in the classroom. The program was established by the Pet Care Trust to provide children with an opportunity to interact with pets-an experience that can help to shape their lives for years to come. The Pet Care Trust also established the Dogs in the Classroom program, which provides teachers with the opportunity to bring animal-assisted therapy to their classroom - an experience that also can help shape the lives of children for years to come.
Through these programs, teachers can enhance their students' educational and personal development through interaction with pets. According to studies and teacher feedback, interacting with a classroom pet can:

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Education Grant for Teachers - Pets in the Classroom

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The Pets in the Classroom grant program supports teachers in enhancing students' educational and personal development through interaction with pets in their classroom. The Pets in the Classroom grant program is now taking applications for the 2023-24 school year. Begin Application Process Here. Teachers, learn about Pets

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Martha Holden Jennings Foundation Grants

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Martha Holden Jennings Foundation Grants

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Our next grant deadline is December 15, 2024. Our full website will be back up before then. You can access all grant information and login pages below.

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The TangerKids Grants Program funds grants requested by teachers in the immediate communities that Tanger Outlets serves. Over $150,000 is awarded each year to schools within the Tanger Outlets markets.

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Each Tanger Outlet Center takes pride in being part of the community it serves and supporting the education of our country's youth. The TangerKIDS Grants program is designed to assist schools in Tanger Outlet Center primary markets by providing grants for special projects, needed programs or equipment.

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Grants for K-12 math and science projects from the Toshiba America Foundation.

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The ESC of Central Ohio is dedicated to delivering exceptional STEM and Science curricular and instructional support to our member districts and schools. Our Science/STEM Specialist offers professional development, coaching, and resources to promote the integration of innovative strategies and best practices based on the most current research and technology.

Starting Fall 2026

Project Based Computer Science Cohort

Join a Community of Innovators - At No Cost to You! Are you ready to inject excitement about computer science into your classroom with creativity and hands-on fun? Join our year-long cohort focused on project-based computer science and design thinking.
Session Dates:

October 7, 2026

November 17, 2026

February 10, 2027

Optional office hours: April 14, 2027

Apply for the Program

Integrating Computer Science & AI Across the Curriculum with LEGO Education

Build the Future: Free Computer Science & AI Professional Learning Cohort Unlock the potential of the brand-new LEGO Education Computer Science and AI Kit in this no-cost professional development series! Dive deep into computational thinking and bring AI concepts to life in your classroom. Two grade level cohorts are available: 3 -5 grade educators and 6 - 8 grade educators.
Session Dates | Two Cohorts:

Grades 3-5: October 21-22, 2026 & Feb. 2-3, 2027

Grades 6-8: November 11-12 & March 2-3, 2027

Apply for a Cohort

For more information, see here.

We offer personalized coaching to support educators in implementing STEM and science best practices. This coaching support may include:

Virtual coaching

Planning

Observations

Co-teaching

For information regarding coaching, please contact Claire.Anthony@escco.org.

Custom professional development workshops or series are created in collaboration with educators.
Topics may include:

Integrating Artificial Intelligence

Authentic Learning using the Design Thinking Cycle

Habits of Mind

For more information regarding custom professional development opportunities, please contact Claire.Anthony@escco.org.

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Science STEM Supports - Educational Service Center of Central Ohio

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Science STEM Supports - Educational Service Center of Central Ohio

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The Ohio STEM Learning Network is committed to helping the State of Ohio inspire and train the next generation of innovative leaders.

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Portable Innovation Labs | PAST Foundation

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Portable Innovation Labs Powered by PAST and in partnership with Battelle, our Portable Innovation Labs are designed to facilitate unique educational opportunities by providing teachers and students with the resources that schools may not be able to purchase on their own.

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Girls Who Code Girls is the first coding experience designed to change the future of women in gaming.

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Advocate Program

Providing training, stipends, and year-round support to mentors supporting students from traditionally underrepresented races/ethnicities and low-income households in entering science research competitions.

The Advocate Program is a year-long professional development program that supports teachers and mentors who are working to increase the number of students from traditionally underrepresented race/ethnicities and low-income households who enter STEM research competitions. The Advocates receive training and support from Society staff, mentorship from Lead Advocate, a $3,000 stipend, and an all-expense-paid trip to attend the Advocate Training Institute in Washington, D.C.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2023/2024 program cycle; applications close on March 5th, 2023. Click here to apply!

Learn More

"Many of my students were never encouraged to participate in science fair and they were very surprised when some of them placed 1st in their category. One of my girls kept on saying that she had never been 1st in anything in her life. She carried her trophy in her backpack for a whole week and she would show it anyone that agreed to listen to her story!"

Priscilla Lumbreras - Granbury, TX

"One of my students has been in the program for two years. I have never met his parents. Recently, he told me that his parents wanted him to quit school and begin working. Instead, he told them that he likes school and wants to go to college. When we found out that he was going to be receiving an award at his regional science fair this year his mom and little brother came. I know it meant the world to my student."

Laurel Bingman - Houston, TX

Quick Links

Learn more about how you can help your students with helpful webinars on a range of topics from our Lead Advocates.

Advocate Program Webinars

The Advocate Program is evaluated on a yearly basis by Insight for Learning Practices. These reports are used to constantly improve the program.

Read the Reports

Lead by Frederick Feraco at Walt Whitman High School, this research program is a shining example of the impact our Advocates have.

Watch the Video

Society for Science has launched a program to connect Society alumni with students and classrooms across the country. Sign-up now!

Connect with Society Alumni

Sponsor the Advocate Program

The Advocate Program provides mentors with valuable resources to help under-served students participate in science competitions.

Join our group of sponsors to help take this program to even greater heights!

Learn more about sponsorship opportunities

From the Society Blog

Questions?

Our Sponsors

Intel and the Intel logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

More Ways the Society Supports Science Educators

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Amazon Future Engineer is a comprehensive childhood-to-career program aimed at increasing access to computer science education for students from underserved and underrepresented communities.

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ODEW Quality Model for STEM/ STEAM Schools

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The Quality Model for STEM and STEAM Schools was developed to provide clarity and examples of high-quality STEM and STEAM school practices. This document aligns to the same three domains as the STEM and STEAM Designation Rubric, which is framed around the three Future Forward Ohio Strategies:

The Ohio Department of Education strongly encourages any education provider interested in innovative instructional approaches to consult this document, not just those schools considering applying for STEM or STEAM Designation.

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The Quality Model for STEM and STEAM Schools was developed to provide clarity and examples of high-quality STEM and STEAM school practices. This document aligns to the same three domains as the STEM and STEAM Designation Rubric, which is framed around the three Future Forward Ohio Strategies: The Ohio Department of Education strongly encourages any education provider interested in innovative instructional approaches to consult this document, not just those schools considering applying for STEM or STEAM Designation.

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STEM/STEAM Designation How Does a School Become a STEM or STEAM School? Ohio’s STEM and STEAM Designation recognizes schools that exemplify innovative, real-world learning and prepare students for future success […]

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Tinkercad | From mind to design in minutes

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Tinkercad is a free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding.

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Scratch is a free programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations.

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Learn computer science. Change the world.

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Every student in every school deserves the opportunity to study computer science.

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Over 1.1 billion simulations delivered

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Founded in 2002 by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman, the PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder creates free interactive math and science simulations. PhET sims are based on extensive education research and engage students through an intuitive, game-like environment where students learn through exploration and discovery.

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Founded in 2002 by Nobel Laureate Carl Wieman, the PhET Interactive Simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder creates free interactive math and science simulations. PhET sims are based on extensive education research and engage students through an intuitive, game-like environment where students learn through exploration and discovery.

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Makey Makey: An Invention Kit for Everyone. Ever played Mario on Play-Doh or Piano on Bananas? Alligator clip to start inventing the future.

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Overview

Prime Lessons provides a complete set of programming lessons for teams, teachers, and robotics enthusiasts. The tutorials are clear, to-the-point, and comprehensive, with something for every level of user. The lessons are applicable to both SPIKE Prime and MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor users.

Lessons

We provide a complete set of lessons for students, teachers, and teams. The lessons are organized into units and designed to be completed in order.

Robot Designs

This section provides robot designs that can be used with the lessons. Additional designs will be added over time.

About Us

Founded in 2020, Prime Lessons is a premier site for learning to program the SPIKE Prime and Robot Inventor.

Team Members

Arvind Seshan President, Co-Founder

Sanjay Seshan MIT CS Dept, Co-Founder

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Prime Lessons provides a complete set of programming lessons for teams, teachers, and robotics enthusiasts. The tutorials are clear, to-the-point, and comprehensive, with something for every level of user. The lessons are applicable to both SPIKE Prime and MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor users.

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Enhance your child’s learning at home with these fun and free learning resources, STEM activities and lessons.

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The Wonder of Science was created to support the next generation of science teachers. All of the resources are licensed under Creative Commons licensing.

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Exposing More Students to STEM, Computer Science, and CTE

With Learning Blade you can easily integrate STEM, CS, and CTE concepts into a child's education. Appropriate for grades 5-9, Learning Blade provides 12 "missions" that contextualize learning and engage all students, including underrepresented and special populations, while reinforcing academic standards. Each of our lessons and resources is indexed so you can see what state standards are being met.

With over 100 careers and 400 lessons in the specific contexts of science, math, English and social studies included, Learning Blade provides the perfect supplemental materials to integrate STEM, CS, and CTE into core courses or be used as a stand alone program (implemented before school, after school, through the counselors office, and more).
Contact Us To Get Started! View Mission Overviews

"We have found Learning Blade to be a strong career exploration tool for our middle school students. Its engaging and interactive activities, alignment with standards, and user-friendly design makes it an ideal tool for introducing students to STEM careers. This is a valuable resource."

- Margie Vandeven, Commissioner of Education, Missouri

A Complete Toolbox Including

New! Introduction to AI Module

From the wheel to the printing press and all the way to the internet, we can mark human history through some key innovations. There's the world before and the world after. AI technologies are surely another one of those innovations, and the world isn't going to be the same. But what exactly is Artificial Intelligence? Most of us have a vague sense, but that vague understanding isn't going to prepare us for the many ways AI will affect our lives. In this course, students will take a walk through the world of AI. They'll learn what it is, how it works, what it's already doing for people, and where it will take us in the future.

Want to learn more? Tune in to our on-demand webinar, The Importance of Educating Students on the Impact of AI.

Introduction to Coding Module

This 20-hour course provides everything you need to introduce students to computer science and real, text-based computer programming for middle school.

Includes online lessons, group classroom activities, and complete lesson plans for guiding students through authentic coding experiences. Topics include:

Computer hardware and software

Simple algorithms and common statements

Offline algorithm games

Beginning programming

Creating a simulated mobile app

Concepts of cybersecurity and personal security

Exploring common IT careers

Learn More

"Computer Science was so foreign to me, but now I feel like I can do this thanks to my training on Learning Blade "Intro. to Coding" resources!"
-Nichelle Ruffin, 7th grade ELA Teacher, MNPS, Tennessee

Why Use Learning Blade?

Announcing Learning Blade 2023-24 Educators of the Year
Information about the Educator of the Year program can be found here.

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Exposing More Students to STEM, Computer Science, and CTE With Learning Blade you can easily integrate STEM, CS, and CTE concepts into a child's education. Appropriate for grades 5-9, Learning Blade provides 12 "missions" that contextualize learning and engage all students, including underrepresented and special populations, while reinforcing academic standards.

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No matter which grade-level or subject matter you teach, these resources are guaranteed to help you create new and exciting lessons, build your PLN, and stay on top of your game!

Take a Class
Learn something new or take a deeper dive into your favorite topics with our self-paced and live virtual courses on Teachercampus.org!
Visit Teacher Campus
WOSU Classroom Educator's eNews
Our monthly enews goes out on the first Thursday of the month throughout the school year and features resources, events, and opportunities we feel are relevant and beneficial to the educational community.

Not only will you learn about fun events for your family, but you'll also get advanced notice of WOSU Classroom PD events, as well as award and grant opportunities to help you fund your classroom and PD goals!
Sign Up Today
Tech Coaches' Network
From September thru May, we host monthly tech coach meetings on the second Tuesday of the month where technology coaches can share success stories, build best practices, and develop a network of resources.

These events are free, but you must register to attend. Add your name to the Tech Coach Roster below if you would like email notifications and access to the agendas and meetings notes.

These meetings typically take place at the Fawcett Center, however, all meetings will be held virtually until further notice to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Join the Tech Coaches Network
PBS LearningMedia
PBS LearningMedia is a one-stop-shop for PK-12 educational resources. You can search for resources by keyword, subject, and/or grade-level, and most resources are accompanied by additional materials such as quizzes, activities, discussion questions, and learning standards.

The site is also aligned to your local PBS member station, WOSU, so you'll see our events and notices at the bottom of the homepage.
Check out PBS LearningMedia

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No matter which grade-level or subject matter you teach, these resources are guaranteed to help you create new and exciting lessons, build your PLN, and stay on top of your game!

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OTEEA members are K-12 educators, businesses, industries, and individuals who are concerned about the true technological literacy of Ohio citizens.

The Ohio Technology and Engineering Educators Association is the voice of technology and engineering educators. We provide leadership for the advancement of technological literacy and 21st century skills in Ohio. ​

All Ohio students need to be engaged in learning the big ideas of Technology, Innovation, Design, Engineering, and STEM. They need to know that technology and engineering:

Have affected, and continue to affect everyday life.

Are the basis for improving on the past and creating the future.

Use design to improve life.

Drive invention and innovation through a thinking and doing process.

Combine technologies to make technological systems.

Create issues that change the way people live and interact.

Impact society and must be assessed to determine if the effects of its impacts.

Use inquiry, design and systems thinking to produce solutions. ​

The Ohio Technology and Engineering Educators Association (OTEEA) hosted the 2024 Ohio Technology Summit on October 18th, in cooperation with River Valley Local Schools. Dr. Paul Imhoff the Government Relations Director for the Buckeye Association of School Administrators (BASA) was the keynote speaker​
A number of presentations have materials available at the Ohio Educator Summit site.

Archive of OTEEA monthly webinars and other professional development opportunities that help you learn new ways to teach. Click the link below to see these webinars and opportunities.

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OTEEA members are K-12 educators, businesses, industries, and individuals who are concerned about the true technological literacy of Ohio citizens.

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FY 2026 Farm to School Grant Program | Food and Nutrition Service

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Grantees for 2024 will be announced in early December.
DiscoverE's grant opportunities are designed to support volunteer and educator efforts to inspire the next generation of innovators through hands-on exploration of engineering. Grants range from $250 to $1,000.

Engineers Week Outreach Grants support activities and events that focus on underserved K-12 students and feature hands-on engineering experiences.

Bell Girl Day Grants support events to showcase the fascinating world of engineering to K-12 girls and all students of marginalized gender.

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The following grant opportunities are designed to support volunteer and educator efforts to inspire the next generation of innovators through hands-on exploration of engineering. Grants range from $250 to $1,000.

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Meta Data Center Community Action Grants

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Applications are now open until November 21. Our grants are one of many ways that Meta gives back to communities where we have a data center. These grants support projects that address critical community needs by: Eligible organizations Grant applications will be accepted from eligible organizations in communities where Meta has a data center. Schools […]

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Secure STEM Education Grants | Empower Classrooms with PLTW

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Secure funding for your STEM education program with PLTW grants! Equip teachers, engage students, and bring innovation to your classroom. Apply now!

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AI Quests: A game-based learning experience for middle schoolers (11-14) on AI. Code-free quests use real Google projects to solve societal issues.

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School and District Supports | Ohio Department of Education and Workforce

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Biodiversity and Conservation Archives - Science Journal for Kids and Teens

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Ohio's PreK-12 Digital Library. Optimized by the Management Council.

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Science News Explores publishes news from all fields of science for students and other curious individuals from middle school and up, with resources for parents and educators.

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Computer Science - Ohio STEM Learning Network

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Learn how to bring computer science to any classroom The Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) offers professional development to all Ohio teachers looking to bring the critical ideas of computer [...]

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Classroom Grant Program - Ohio STEM Learning Network

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Creating new, sustainable STEM learning projects Beginning in 2021, the Ohio STEM Learning Network and Battelle launched a new grant opportunity for K-12 STEM classrooms in Ohio. The goal of ... Classroom Grant Program Read More "

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Design Challenge Guidebook Registration - Ohio STEM Learning Network

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2026-2027 Design Challenge Guidebook and Resource Registration Upon completion of this form, you will be sent a link to the OSLN #STEMmakesOhio Guidebook. In the guidebook, you will find resources […]

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National Conference on Science Education Indianapolis 2026

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Science Education Research (SeER) Foundation

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The SeER Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that funds the creation and use of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education research by PreK-12 STEM educators anywhere in the United States and affiliated with any type of educational institution. Projects are selected annually for funding based on their creativity, growth potential, likelihood of goal attainment, and other factors.