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CSPDWeek 2026
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Monday, August 3
 

8:00am EDT

Opening Session
Monday August 3, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
The College of New Jersey @ 2000 Pennington Rd, Ewing Township, NJ 08618, USA
Kick off CSPDWeek 2026 with a morning of connection and inspiration. Join us for check-in and a light breakfast, followed by opening remarks from CSTANJ and NJDOE Office of Innovation leadership. The session will conclude with our featured keynote address to set the stage for a week of innovation in computer science education.
Speakers
avatar for Teach Me For Tomorrow

Teach Me For Tomorrow

Professional Learning Resource Designer, Teach Me For Tomorrow
Paige Besthoff taught computers for 27 years beginning at a NYC middle school then high school in NJ. Realizing the need for students to be exposed to computer science at a younger age she volunteered to move to the elementary school eleven years ago where she designed the K-5 curriculum... Read More →
avatar for Michelle Wendt

Michelle Wendt

Technology Integrationist and Adjunct Instructor, Stockton University ETTC
Michelle Wendt is a Technology Integrationist and Adjunct Instructor at Stockton University. She holds a Master of Education in Instructional Technology and a long background in K-12 education. Michelle provides professional development programs to teachers to help them effectively... Read More →
Sponsors
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Monday August 3, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
The College of New Jersey
  Networking, PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Admin |   Collaboration, PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Admin

3:00pm EDT

Middle School Meetup Standards and Resources
LIMITED
Monday August 3, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
TCNJ, BSC 225 West @ 2000 Pennington Rd, Ewing Township, NJ 08618, USA
Limited Capacity seats available
These informal, end‑of‑day meetups give K–12 educators a dedicated space to connect with colleagues who teach similar grade levels. Teachers can share insights from the day’s sessions, compare classroom experiences, discuss challenges, and exchange practical strategies that support computer science and AI learning. Whether you’re looking to reflect on new ideas, troubleshoot with peers, or build ongoing professional relationships, these meetups offer a supportive environment for meaningful conversation and collaboration.
Speakers
avatar for Jessica LaRosa

Jessica LaRosa

Teacher of Technology & Innovation, Trenton Public Schools
Jessica LaRosa is a Technology & Innovation teacher at Grace A. Dunn Middle School in Trenton, New Jersey. She has over 13 years of experience in computer and technology education, 7 years of experience as a business teacher, and 3 years of experience as a curriculum writer. She creates... Read More →
Monday August 3, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
TCNJ, BSC 225 West
  Networking, 6-8 |   Collaboration, 6-8
 
Wednesday, August 5
 

12:00pm EDT

How to organize, implement and improve a Hackathon in your school
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Virtual @ 2000 Pennington Rd, Ewing Township, NJ 08618, USA
Hackathons are an educational tool, because not only does a problem get identified but the solution to the problem is often one that requires vast research. When the solution is implemented using student interest, it can provide the community with awareness to the problem posed and the solution created.

Running a Hackathon may sound overwhelming, especially if one has not been run in your school before. This workshop will provide you with details and guidelines necessary to run a hackathon in your school. Hackathons are an educational tool, if implemented using student interest and community problems can be very effective in educations attendees on solving problems using computer science. Hackathons should be passion driven, propose a solution to a problem in the community and educate the community members on the problem and proposed solution. From this workshop, you will gain knowledge on how to create, implement and improve a hackathon in your school.
Speakers
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Yasemin Kinak

CS Teacher, Carteret High School
Yasemin Kinak is a 9-12 Math and Computer Science teacher at Carteret High School. She has an undergraduate degree in Computer Science and a Masters Degree in Mathematics with a concentration in secondary education. She has been teaching for over 20 years and has created and developed... Read More →
Wednesday August 5, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Virtual
  How to Run a Hackathon, PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Admin |   Digital Tools, PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Admin |   Digital Citizenship, PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Admin |   Collaboration, PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Admin
 
Thursday, August 6
 

3:30pm EDT

CSPDWeek NJ 2026: Virtual Wrap-Up & Celebration
Thursday August 6, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Virtual @ 2000 Pennington Rd, Ewing Township, NJ 08618, USA
💻CSPDWeek NJ 2026: Virtual Wrap-Up & Celebration! 🎊

Don’t sign off just yet! Stick around immediately following Carter Moulton’s Keynote for our official virtual grand finale. We’re closing out our sixth annual NJ CSPDWeek by celebrating the incredible "AI-ready" foundations you’ve built all week long.

What to Expect:
The Victory Lap: A high-energy recap of our best moments and breakthroughs from across the Garden State.
Next Steps: Quick, clear instructions on how to access your 2026-27 PD resources and stay connected with your new CS network.
Stipend Essentials: You will receive a post-conference survey via email. Please note that this survey must be completed to qualify for your $900 stipend!
The Launch: We’ll send you off inspired and ready to bring inclusive, cutting-edge CS to your students this fall.

Let’s end the week on a high note together—see you in the main virtual room!
Speakers
avatar for Teach Me For Tomorrow

Teach Me For Tomorrow

Professional Learning Resource Designer, Teach Me For Tomorrow
Paige Besthoff taught computers for 27 years beginning at a NYC middle school then high school in NJ. Realizing the need for students to be exposed to computer science at a younger age she volunteered to move to the elementary school eleven years ago where she designed the K-5 curriculum... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for New Jersey
Thursday August 6, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Virtual
  Networking, PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Admin |   Collaboration, PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, Admin
 
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