CSTANJ CSPDWeek 2026

Keynote: Phenomenal Cosmic Powers: Taking Stock... 9:00am - 9:45am

Hands-on with Robotics Education through VEX 10:00am - 10:55am

A Deep Dive Discussion: Implementing Innovative AI Initiatives 1:00pm - 2:55pm

From Blocks to Brilliance: A Smooth Transition to Text-Based Programming with p5.js 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Get Creative with a Makey Makey 2:00pm - 2:55pm

High School Meetup Standards and Resources 3:00pm - 4:00pm

AI - Policy & Practice - Watch for the Pitfalls 10:00am - 10:55am

AI - Policy & Practice - Watch for the Pitfalls 11:00am - 11:55am

3D Design and Printing in the CS Classroom 1:00pm - 2:55pm

STEM Starters: Quick Builds that Lead to Deeper Core Learn... 10:00am - 10:55am

Monster Multiplier: Computer Science, AI, and Inclusive STEM Learning in Action 2:00pm - 3:30pm

From Teacher to Builder: Vibe Coding Personalized Classroo... 10:00am - 10:55am

From Teacher to Builder: Vibe Coding Personalized Classroo... 11:00am - 11:55am

From Teacher to Builder: Vibe Coding Personalized Classroo... 1:00pm - 1:55pm

From Teacher to Builder: Vibe Coding Personalized Classroo... 2:00pm - 2:55pm

Vibe Coding Meetup 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Robotics Playground (Drop in at any time to play with the robots) 10:00am - 2:55pm

Puppets Can Teach Computer Science? 2:00pm - 2:55pm

Puppets Can Teach...

Hands-on with Robotics Education through VEX in the Robotics Playground 1:00pm - 2:55pm

Elementary Meetup Standards and Resources 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Coding with Drones 10:00am - 11:55am

Coding with Drones 1:00pm - 2:55pm

Middle School Meetup Standards and Resources 3:00pm - 4:00pm

How to Capture the Flag 10:00am - 10:55am

Going Beyond the Curriculum in Cybersecurity 11:00am - 11:55am

Modeling AI in the Classroom 1:00pm - 1:55pm

Cybersecurity in AI 2:00pm - 2:55pm

Cybersecurity Meetup Standards and Resources 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Hands-on Topics in Data Science for Grades 8 - 12 10:00am - 10:55am

Unplugged Activities for High School 11:00am - 11:55am

Hands-on Topics in Data Science for Grades 4-7 1:00pm - 1:55pm

AI Literacy in Elementary and Middle School 2:00pm - 3:30pm

S.O.S. - Safe Online Surfing 10:00am - 10:55am

Digital Citizenship and AI is Common Sense 11:00am - 11:55am

Unplugged Activities for Grades 4-8 1:00pm - 1:55pm

Hands-On, Accessible Solutions for Computer Science & AI w... 2:00pm - 2:55pm

Hands-On, Accessible Solutions for Computer Science & AI with LE... 3:00pm - 4:00pm

The micro:bit Overview: Practical Applications for 21st-Ce... 11:00am - 11:55am

Physical Computing with micro:bits: Lessons, Challenges and Teacher Tools (Intermediate) 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Opening Session 8:00am - 9:00am

Beyond the Prompt: Hands-On AI Storytelling for the K–5 Classroom 8:00am - 11:00am

Coding Stories & Games with AI Lesson Design (Elementari) Session 1 8:00am - 11:00am

Introduction to Educator AI Tools and Prompting PreK-5 9:00am - 12:00pm

Introduction to Educator AI Tools and Prompting 6-12 9:00am - 12:00pm

UDL4AI: Universal Design for Learning and AI Session 1 9:00am - 4:00pm

Design-a-Civic Center: From Community Blueprint to Digital Build A Modular Cross-Curricular PBL Journey Through Civics, Engineer... 10:00am - 12:00pm

Working Smarter Not Harder with Apple Intelligence 11:00am - 12:00pm

Integrating CS & AI 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Intro to JuiceMind’s AP Cybersecurity Course 1:00pm - 2:00pm

An AI trip on the Magic School Bus Session 1 (Intro) 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Digital Storytelling with Scratch Jr 1:00pm - 2:00pm

New Cybersecurity Standards 1:00pm - 4:00pm

A Brief Introduction to Java 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Boosting CS - Allying With Your School Counselor 2:00pm - 3:00pm

An AI trip on the Magic School Bus Session 2 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Intro to Experience CS 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Design-a-Zoo: From Cardboard Enclosures to Digital Blueprints 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Exploring Climate Change with micro:bits and Forward Education's Climate Action Kit 9:00am - 11:30am

Coding Climate Solutions with Finch Robots 9:00am - 11:30am

Coding Climate Solutions with Finch Robots 12:00pm - 2:30pm

Exploring Climate Change with micro:bits and Forward Education's Climate Action Kit 12:00pm - 2:30pm

Conceptual Foundations and Applied Classroom Experiences in AI-Powered Instructional Design 10:00am - 1:00pm

Sphero Bolt, Indi Car, Ozobot 8:00am - 1:00pm

The XYZ of 3D: From Virtual to Reality, A Deep Dive into CAD Design and 3D Printing 8:00am - 3:00pm

Physical Computing with Micro:bits and Arduinos for Grades 3 - 12 8:30am - 1:00pm

Coding Stories & Games with AI Lesson Design (Elementari) Session 2 8:00am - 11:00am

Designing Deeper Learning in the Age of AI 5-8 9:00am - 4:00pm

Designing Deeper Learning in the Age of AI PreK-4 9:00am - 4:00pm

Designing Deeper Learning in the Age of AI 9-12 9:00am - 4:00pm

UDL4AI: Universal Design for Learning and AI Session 2 9:00am - 4:00pm

Game Design with Scratch Jr 11:00am - 12:00pm

AI is easy as ABC and 123 12:00pm - 3:00pm

How to organize, implement and improve a Hackathon in your schoo... 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Computales - Integrate Literacy and Computational Thinking 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Intermediate Experience CS 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Favorite Colors with Machine Learning in Scratch! 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Literacy Powered CS & AI 2:00pm - 3:00pm

New CSTA HS Standards and Introduction to the HS Specialty Stand... 2:00pm - 3:00pm

New CSTA Standards Overview 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Integrating Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Seesa... 8:00am - 9:00am

Java Classes and Methods 8:00am - 10:00am

AI Coding Buddies: Sparking Critical & Creative Thinking in CS 8:00am - 10:00am

Planting Ideas: Computer Science and Agricultural Growing Togeth... 9:00am - 10:00am

Science/Math/EdTech Integration for a Sustainable World 10:00am - 11:00am

Day of AI Curriculum Spotlight: Using AI in Sports 10:00am - 11:00am

Create any Computer Science Assignment with JuiceMind’s AI Creat... 10:00am - 11:00am

From Play to Problem Solving: Computational Thinking Comes Alive... 11:00am - 12:00pm

From Data to Decisions: Teaching Data Science for Real-World Imp... 11:00am - 12:00pm

Canva Code Lab 11:00am - 12:30pm

Analog Inspiration: Centering Our Values In The Age of AI 2:00pm - 3:30pm

CSPDWeek NJ 2026: Virtual Wrap-U... 3:30pm - 4:00pm