Unlike the more intensive Teacher Fellowship, the Teacher Bootcamp offers a flexible, monthly commitment that allows educators to build AI competency while balancing their existing responsibilities. Participants who attend at least 7 of the 10 sessions receive a certificate of completion, recognizing their dedication to professional growth in AI education.

• Course Developments:

  • Overview of the newly released Linux+ course (launched July 15) 

  • Preview and roadmap updates on the Data+ course, scheduled for release in September

• CompTIA Website & Store Experience:

  • Introduction and guided tour of the new CompTIA website 

  • Exploration of the redesigned store experience for seamless navigation and resource access

• CertMaster Migration & Library Suite:

  • Key highlights and important timelines regarding the CertMaster migration 

  • Exciting new features and enhancements coming to the Library Suite

Designed for participants of all experience levels, the competition includes a wide range of challenges—from introductory to advanced—making it a great opportunity for both newcomers and seasoned players to test their knowledge and sharpen their skills.

Come ready to learn, problem-solve, and dive into the world of cybersecurity!

Check back to sign up for the CTF, we'll update this page when the CTF goes live.

• CTF Start Time: October 20th at 12:00 pm (noon) Eastern time

• CTF End Time: October 23rd at 6:00 pm Eastern time

• CTF awards announcement: October 24th at 10:00 am Eastern time

• AI-themed Capture the Flag on the GT Edge AI CTF platform

• Hands-on workshop on using AI in cyber

• Expert talk: Top AI careers + how to leverage AI in your job search

• Panel: Women leading in AI & Cyber

The multi-tiered award structure includes Winner, Honorable Mention, and Rising Star designations at National and Regional Affiliate levels, serving all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, all U.S. overseas military bases, and Canada. Regional Affiliate Award programs are hosted in 79 locations nationwide.

10th - 21st of November 2025

Registration has opened! You can register your students by logging in with the link above. Detailed instructions on preparation and registration can be found under the “Documents” tab in the Coordinator menu. 

(Note: The event page displays the time for your Time Zone.)

The NASA TechRise Virtual Field Trip for students and educators is on Thursday, September 25 from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. PT! This FREE event is designed to teach sixth to 12th-grade students about space exploration and how to enter this year’s NASA TechRise Student Challenge by submitting a proposal for an experiment to fly on a suborbital-spaceship or high-altitude balloon flight.

The event includes a special NASA welcome and presentation by Rob Ferl – the first NASA-funded researcher to fly with their payload on a suborbital rocket. Prof. Ferl will talk about his exciting career studying how living organisms respond to extreme conditions, especially spaceflight. He is a distinguished professor and director of the Astraeus Space Institute and assistant vice president for research at the University of Florida. Participants will also have the opportunity to participate in a live Q&A.

This is a FREE online programming contest sponsored by A+ Computer Science and hosted on Hackerrank.

All Code Bash problems will be written by the Texas UIL Computer Science state contest directors.

The problem writers are all former UIL Computer Science contest competitors, college competitive programming team participants, and current professional software engineers.

The writers will be writing problems similar to those students will encounter in technical interviews.

This will be a great opportunity for Computer Science students to see technical interview style questions in a fun contest format.

It will also be great practice for all Texas UIL CS participants.

Students can compete at school with a teacher sponsor or as a self-managed team.

Prizes are in the works, but nothing has been finalized yet.

This is a FREE online programming contest sponsored by A+ Computer Science and hosted on Hackerrank.

Code Bash general info.    https://apluscompsci.com/cs_cont_list.htm

Registration form.     https://tinyurl.com/y67u99mc

Hackerrank practice contest.    https://www.hackerrank.com/code-bash-2025-practice

Hackerrank teacher proctored contest.     https://www.hackerrank.com/code-bash-2025

Hackerrank self-managed contest.      https://www.hackerrank.com/code-bash-2025-sandbox

Teams competing in the teacher proctored contest MAY NOT enter the self-managed contest before they complete the teacher proctored contest.     

The teacher proctored contest is a 2 hour contest.   

Teams that enter the teacher proctored contest AFTER entering the self-managed contest will be disqualified.    We WILL CHECK TIMES.

Each team registered will need ONE single Hackerrank ID that the team will share.

The practice contest is a great way for teams to see how this will work.

The MC written test PDF and programming packet PDF will be sent out on Sunday the 5th.

If you have a need for it before then and have registered via the online form, email me.

Information on submitting the MC written test scores will be sent out next week.

Email me with any question if you have any.

Teams have registered from ALL OVER THE PLANET!

This should be a ton of fun!

Ready to bring computer science to life in your classroom? This hands-on workshop introduces educators to Code.org’s mission and platform, guiding you through setting up your classroom, navigating teacher tools, and accessing lesson plans and support resources. You’ll also dive into core K–5 coding concepts—like algorithms, sequences, loops, and conditionals—through interactive puzzles and practical strategies. Perfect for beginners looking to build confidence and community around CS education.

Discover how to bring computer science to life through engaging tools and creative expression! This interactive workshop introduces you to Code.org’s mission and platform, guiding you through classroom setup, lesson planning, and teacher support resources. Then, dive into the world of Teaching Coding with Music, where you’ll explore key programming concepts using the Use-Modify-Create approach, compose your own digital music, and reflect on how to foster empathy and creativity in your students. Leave with practical strategies, fresh inspiration, and a network of fellow educators ready to remix CS education.

This course is offered asynchronously and is delivered via Canvas.
This course introduces educators to the Twine programming platform. Participants learn how to create Twine stories and programs using variables, and conditionals, and explore how to use Twine with students.
The Twine for Educators course has a dual focus--developing teachers' personal coding skills in Twine while also developing teachers' expectations for what teaching students to code might look like in their classrooms.
Through this asynchronous course, educators will explore the basics of creating and linking passages, creating branching pathways with multiple endings, using numeric and string variables and adding conditionals to reveal information to the user.
By the end of the course, participants can expect to have a beginner-level understanding of coding with Twine, considerations for student programming in Twine, and then apply their learning to their own classrooms and contexts. Successful completion of this course earns you 20 CEUs!

• 3 in-person days (6 hours + 1 hour break)

Course Details

• Fredericksburg, VA

  • June 22-24, 2026

  • 9am-4pm

  Modality - Virtual

  • 3 virtual days (6 hours + 1 hour break)
    

  Course Details

  • Via Zoom

    • July 6-8

    • 9am-4pm

• Contest Date: April 17, 2026

• Registration Deadline: March 27, 2026

• Location: Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

• Give students practical, real-world AI skills for any interest

• Explain how modern AI works at a clear, conceptual level

• Teach when and how to use AI appropriately

• Build skills in evaluating AI outputs for accuracy, quality, and bias

• Emphasize responsible and secure AI use

• Embed safe AI activities so students can practice in a structured, protected environment

While these improvements are certainly exciting, they understand they may raise questions for dedicated supporters and participants who are preparing to register their teams.

There are programs for every student K–12, no experience required—giving every student the chance to problem solve, collaborate, and prepare for the world ahead