Code.org

Over 80 million Students and 2 million Teachers on Code.org

45%

Female or Gender-Expansive

50%

Underrepresented racial/ethnic groups

46%

Students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch

Code.org participation from the 2021-2022 school year.

Girl holding iPad showcasing Code.org learning program

Program Overview

The Gordon A Cain Center and the Capital Area STEM Network are the Code.org® Regional Partners. 

Code.org® is an education innovation nonprofit dedicated to the vision that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn computer science as part of their core K-12 education. Code.org expands access to computer science in schools, with a focus on increasing participation by young women and students from other underrepresented groups. As the leading provider of K-12 computer science curriculum in the largest school districts in the United States, Code.org also organizes the annual Hour of Code campaign, which has engaged more than 15% of all students in the world. Code.org is supported by generous donors including Microsoft, Amazon, Google and many others.

Teachers love our professional learning!

You don’t have to be a software developer to teach computer science!

Our Professional Learning Program supports teachers of any background in feeling confident teaching computer science. Support is provided throughout the academic year as you teach, engage, and empower your students to explore computer science.

  • No prerequisites required for teachers and students new to computer science!
  • Content is accessible for both students and teachers
  • You will become part of a STEM education community that includes people from many different fields and backgrounds
  • For more information contact us.

Code.org Workshop Information

Whether you are new to teaching computer science (CS) or have experience teaching other CS courses, the Code.org Professional Learning Program is designed to promote growth by providing space for you to become comfortable with curricular materials, CS content, and pedagogy.

What does the application process entail?

Applying is easy and only takes about 10 minutes! Once your application is complete, you can expect to hear from the LSU Cain Center with your acceptance decision within 2-3 weeks. If you are accepted into the Professional Learning program, you are encouraged to register within two weeks to secure your spot.

Is Code.org free?

The curriculum, online student learning platform, and access to support from the teacher and Code.org community are available to all schools year-round, free of charge.

Use "Start Application" to apply for your program of interest.

One-day workshops in Code.org’s Computer Science Fundamentals K-5 curriculum are offered throughout the school year and summer. See below for summer dates or contact us directly for more information.

  • June 5th – Baton Rouge
  • June 16th – Virtual
  • June 17th – Baton Rouge
  • June 22nd – Virtual

This workshop includes:

  • A four-day virtual summer workshop, two options:
  • Synchronous Academic Year Support.
  • Scholarships are available for qualified applicants.
  • Cost of program is $1200.

For more information contact us.

While the LSU Cain Center is not hosting a regional CSA program workshop, there are several national cohorts being supported by Code.org's Regional Partners. While programs vary slightly, there are options including:

  • A virtual five-day summer workshop.
  • A year-long, facilitated program to support the implementation of AP CSA.
  • Scholarships are available for qualified applicants.
  • Code.org will review your application, and with LSU support, contact you with options for joining a virtual cohort of Computer Science A teachers.
  • Qualifies for CDF Funding.

For more information, visit Code.org's National Cohort page.

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Computer Science Discoveries Program (6th–10th Grades)

This workshop includes:

  • A three-day, in-person or virtual summer workshop, three options:
    • June 3, 2025 – June 5, 2025 (Baton Rouge)
    • June 17, 2025 – June 19, 2025 (Virtual)
    • July 15, 2025 – July 17, 2025 (Virtual)
  • Year-long facilitated support to explore and implement select CSD units based on your implementation plan.
  • Additional office hours throughout the year for just-in-time support.
  • Scholarships are available for qualified applicants.
  • Cost of program is $1000.

For more information contact us.

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Computer Science Principles Program (9th–12th Grades)

This workshop includes:

  • A five-day, in-person or virtual summer workshop, three options:
    • June 2, 2025 – June 6, 2025 (Virtual)
    • June 16, 2025 – June 20, 2025 (Baton Rouge)
    • July 7, 2025 – July 11, 2025 (Virtual)
  • Eight virtual sessions throughout the year and facilitated support for just-in-time support.
  • The AP Computer Science Principles course qualifies for CDF funding.
  • Scholarships are available for qualified applicants.
  • Cost of program is $1500.

For more information contact us.

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Bring Computer Science to Your School with Code.org®

The Capital Area STEM Network Center's statewide initiative is Code.org®. We are proud to partner with the Louisiana Department of Education as Louisiana's only Regional Partner with Code.org®.

Visit the Capital AREA STEM NETWORK Code.Org Website