Through a partnership with the Nebraska Department of Education, CodeHS is offering free professional development—both virtual and in-person—for K-12 computer science and technology teachers across the state.
These PD opportunities are part of a statewide initiative to support the Computer Science and Technology Education Act, which now requires all Nebraska students to complete a computer science course in order to graduate. To help schools meet this requirement, the state established the Computer Science and Technology Education Fund, ensuring that educators like you have access to the training and tools you need.
This initiative aims to expand access to high-quality computer science education by providing hands-on workshops—especially for teachers in rural and underserved communities. Whether you’re just starting or looking to enhance your teaching practice, there’s a PD opportunity for you.
Types of Professional Development
Nebraska K-12 educators can now register for a wide range of PD opportunities, including in-person and virtual workshops, coding bootcamps, and online courses. New events will continue to be added throughout summer 2025 and into the 2025–2026 school year.
Visit codehs.com/pd/nebraska to learn more.
Virtual Workshops
The CodeHS virtual PD workshops offer 2-hour interactive sessions that equip educators across grade levels and subjects with the tools, strategies, and confidence to teach engaging, inclusive computer science using the CodeHS platform.
Topics include but aren’t limited to:
- Getting Started Teaching Computer Science (for MS/HS Teachers)
- Getting Started Teaching Computer Science (for Elementary Teachers)
- Foundations of Teaching High School Computer Science
- Teaching Nebraska Introduction to Computer Science and Technology with CodeHS
- Teaching Python Basics with Tracy Course
- Using Artificial Intelligence for Classroom Teachers
- Transitioning to the Computer Science Classroom
In-Person & Hybrid Workshops
The CodeHS in-person and hybrid workshops are designed to help teachers utilize the CodeHS platform to level up their skills in computer science topics, pedagogy, instructional strategies, and more. These workshops range from half to full-day sessions and will be hosted in various areas in Nebraska to reach educators across the state.
Coding Bootcamps
CodeHS Bootcamps are designed to help teachers level up their skills in a particular computer science language or content area, like Python or Java. Each bootcamp is a combination of weekly optional live classes along with online asynchronous coursework. The approximate time commitment is 3 - 4 hours per week and includes the following supports:
- Weekly live classes (optional and recorded)
- In-course support
Online Courses
CodeHS offers a variety of online and cohort PD courses, including a 30-hour course like Teaching Methods for Computer Science or a 5-hour mini-course on Effective Use of AI in the CS Classroom. Each course focuses on a specific CS topic, such as pedagogy, physical computing, AP tools and resources, debugging, or language-specific help to get started programming quickly.
Whether you're just beginning your computer science teaching journey or looking to deepen your content knowledge, these PD opportunities are designed to meet you where you are.
Benefits for PD Participants
Nebraska teachers who complete a CodeHS PD will receive:
- $250, $500, or $750 Stipend Upon Completion
- The stipend amount depends on the PD event.
- 60-Day CodeHS Pro License Trial
- CodeHS PD Membership - Live Sessions, On-demand Recordings, and Mini-Courses
- Certificate of Completion with PL Hours
How To Get Started
Registration for Nebraska CS PD is now open! Visit codehs.com/pd/nebraska to explore upcoming events and register today.
Question? Reach out to the CodeHS team at hello@codehs.com.
