December 2025

Help Shape the Future of AI Education! The AI Content Collaborative

CodeJoy is seeking up to 20 ABC CREATE educators to co-develop creative AI classroom experiences using Google Teachable Machine. 4 collaborative sessions (1 in-person kickoff with chili lunch + 3 virtual) from February–March. K-12, all subjects welcome. Act 48 credit available.

When and where:

• In-person Kickoff at CodeJoy
  • Sat 2/7, 11am-1pm (snow date Sun 2/15)
• Session 1: Science Connection - Design a Recycling Sorting System
  • Wed 2/25 - 5:00-7:00pm - Virtual
• Session 2: Math Connection - Geometry and Shapes
  • Wed 3/11 - 5:00-7:00pm - Virtual
• Session 3: ELA Connection - Phonemic Awareness
  • Wed 3/25 - 5:00-7:00pm - Virtual

Who: K-12 ABC CREATE Educators + Curriculum Specialists
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COLLABORATIVE FLYER

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​Meet your Neighbors at CodeJoy

CodeJoy is a Pittsburgh-based educational media company whose mission is to reimagine educational media as a live, interactive experience — eliminating barriers and inviting everyone, everywhere in the world to explore. At this Meet Your Neighbors event, you’ll get to explore CodeJoy’s studio environment, see learning in action, participate in a hands-on guided activity, and connect over a shared meal.

When: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: CodeJoy Studios, 345 Cherry Street, Pittsburgh PA, 15120

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CodeJoy Free Teacher Webinars

Supercharge your classrooms and spark some serious joy with CodeJoy's incredible lineup of free webinars this school year!
Here's the scoop:

• Totally Free: All our webinars are absolutely free for teachers like you!
• Easy Access: Just create an account to sign up. It's quick, simple, and your gateway to a world of learning.
• Register & Explore: Once your account is set, you can register for any (or all!) of our exciting webinars.
• Stay Tuned: We're constantly adding new and exciting topics, so be sure to check back in as the school year commences for even more awesome opportunities!

Don't miss out on these fun and informative sessions designed just for you! 

Your CS Ed Week Digest: Projects for Every Classroom
Whether you're a seasoned CS teacher or just looking for a fun way to introduce technology, this session will provide you with the tools and inspiration to make this your best CS Ed Week yet.
When: Thursday, December 11, 2025 @ 6:30:00 PM EST
Where: Virtual, Online
Who: Grades: PreK-12

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The Consortium for Public Education - Future Ready Partnerships Conference

The Consortium will again host its hugely popular Future Ready Partnerships Conference (FRPC) in 2026. The event will bring together employers, postsecondary programs, and K-12 educators interested in sharing and learning about effective ways to help students explore careers and build future readiness before they graduate.

When: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Where: Community College of Allegheny County’s Boyce Campus in Monroeville
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​Keystones Technology Innovators Nomination - Open Now!

The Keystones Technology Innovators is a state-wide program that celebrates model teachers throughout Pennsylvania. These teachers bring new ideas, best practices and innovative ways of innovating with technology to capture the imaginations of students in classrooms. 
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What are Keystones? A Keystones Technology Innovator is a teacher who leverages technology innovation to enhance student learning. Nominate teachers who:

• Engage students and encourage interaction.
• Foster curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving.
• Promote collaboration and create personalized learning opportunities.
• Address diverse learner needs.
• Utilize technology to achieve these outcomes.

Why Nominate? Nominees will...

• Connect with over 3,500 innovative teachers across Pennsylvania
• Access special grants, conferences, webinars, and more
• Become part of a supportive community sharing resources and ideas

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​CodeJoy Tech in the Wild: STEELS and the BBC micro:bit

Pittcon and CodeJoy have partnered with the Pennsylvania IU system to launch "Tech in the Wild" — a comprehensive, multi-modal initiative for teachers in Pennsylvania.

This program gives you a clear path forward. We provide the introductory classroom experiences, the right classroom tools (the versatile BBC micro:bit), the high quality professional development you need to confidently meet the STEELS Standards across the curriculum. We're committed to making technology integration accessible, effective, and fun!

When: Each session provides starting points for beginners, yet includes unique activities. Attend one or all six!

• Thurs 2/19, 4:30-7:30pm - Observation and Participation in Nature
• Tues 2/24, 5:00-8:00pm - Navigation Activities with the Micro:bit Compass
• Wed 3/4, 5:30-8:30 - Environmental Data Logging
• Wed 3/18, 4:30-7:30pm - Creating a Weather Alert Station using Radio 
• Tues 3/24, 5:30-8:30pm - Bird Watching Walk (Step Counter)
• Thurs 3/26, 5:00-8:00 - Engineering with Micro:bit

Where: Virtual
Who: Pennsylvania teachers only

Registration closes January 31st, so don't miss this opportunity!

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TransformEd (AIU3) Upcoming Opportunities

The 2025-2026 transformED PD Calendar is full of practical, high-impact FREE learning opportunities that will spark innovation in your classroom.

​Upcoming PD Opportunities:

• Build, Fly, Code, Compete: An Introduction to Drones, Tuesday, December 9 • 8:30 AM
• Grow Your Canva Skills with Portfolio Projects as Your Guide, Thurs. December 11 • 8:30 AM
• Solving for Success: AI in the Math Classroom, Tuesday, December 16 • 8:30 AM
• Explore the STEAM Lending Library, Tuesday, January 13 • 8:30 AM

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​And don't miss this special AIU3 opportunity for Middle School students!

The Joyful Middle School Journey
The Change Studio invites you to focus on joyful learning for your middle school students. Discover how to leverage the promise of early adolescence to create a truly joyful learning environment in a middle school specials class.
Who: A middle school specials teacher plus another educator from the same building
When: This Studio will meet from 8:30-3:00 on the following dates:

• Monday, February 23
• Wednesday, March 18
• Thursday, April 9
• Wednesday, May 6

Application Deadline: Monday, December 15. Don’t wait—apply now!

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