K-State Advancing Learning & Teaching in Computer Science (ALT+CS) Lab is proud to host the 2nd Computer Science Education for Kansas
(CS4KS). This conference is a three-day professional development opportunity
for computer science educators in Kansas. Designed for educators at all levels of experience in computer science education,
CS4KS brings together educators
to explore best practices, emerging trends, and hands-on strategies for teaching computer science. The conference features interactive sessions,
educator-led presentations, and networking opportunities that support skill-building and inspire new ideas for the classroom. Participants leave
with practical strategies and renewed motivation to advance computer science education in their local communities.
This year's conference will take place from May 28–31, 2025, at the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering at Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS.
What Awaits You:
Invaluable Resources & Inspiration:
Gain practical tools and fresh perspectives to transform your classroom.
Cutting-Edge Curriculum & Expert Talks:
Learn from leading experts and fellow educators, exploring the latest advancements in computer science education.
Innovative Teaching Strategies:
Discover new approaches to engage and inspire your students.
Networking Opportunities:
Connect with a vibrant community of computer science professionals from across Kansas.
Info
To coordinate room sharing or carpooling with other attendees, please use our conference communication channel: CS4KS-Microsoft Teams
Please make sure you have Microsoft Teams installed on your device before joining the channel. You can download it here if needed
The registration fee is $30 per day and includes access to all workshops, attendance certificates, breakfast, lunch, and refreshments. Hotel and travel expenses (such as gas) are not included.
Cyber Pipeline PACK grant participants (both current and past):
You will receive a separate registration link directly via email. If you haven’t received it, please reach out to us at csadmin@ksu.edu. Expenses for grant participants will be covered through grant support (See the Stipends section below). This includes registration for all days of the conference listed in the Schedule at a Glance.
Interested in Volunteering?
We welcome volunteers to support the CS4KS Conference. To volunteer, please complete the Volunteer Registration Form , and we will contact you with next steps.
Schedule at a Glance
Tuesday 5/27 - Optional Travel Day for those coming out of town.
3:00 PM - Hotel check-in begins
Dinner on your own
Wednesday 5/28 - Workshop Day 1
8:30 AM - Arrive at Engineering Complex & Check-in (Atrium)
9:00 AM - Workshop Begins
11:45 AM - Lunch Provided
12:00 PM - Group Photo
4:00 PM - Workshop Ends
Dinner on your own
Thursday 5/29 - Workshop Day 2
8:30 AM - Arrive at Engineering Complex & Check-in (Atrium)
9:00 AM - Workshop Begins
11:45 AM - Lunch Provided
4:00 PM - Workshop Ends
Dinner on your own
Friday 5/30 - Workshop Day 3
8:30 AM - Arrive at Engineering Complex & Check-in (Atrium)
9:00 AM - Workshop Begins
11:45 AM - Lunch Provided
4:00 PM - Workshop Ends
Dinner on your own
Saturday 5/31 - Workshop Day 4
8:30 AM - Arrive at Engineering Complex & Check-in (Atrium)
9:00 AM - Workshop begins
11:45 AM - Lunch Provided
2:30 PM - Workshop Ends
Detailed Schedule
Wednesday 5/28
Coming Soon
Thursday 5/29
Coming Soon
Friday 5/30
Coming Soon
Saturday 5/31
Coming Soon
Group Photo
Each registered participant will receive a CS4KS conference t-shirt at check-in.
Please wear it on Wednesday, May 28 so we can take a fun and memorable group photo!
The photo will take place at 12:00 PM in the Engineering Complex Atrium, during the lunch break before the workshops begin.
Travel & Logistics
Conference Hotel:
Hotel Name : Courtyard Manhattan Aggieville - Discounted group rate is available at the Courtyard Manhattan Aggieville for CS4KS attendees. Space is limited, so early booking is recommended.
Discount Code : CST or CSTA Conference
The discounted rate is available only until May 12, 2025. Please make your reservation before this date to secure the reduced rate.
Booking Dates : May 27–30, 2025
Location : 715 N 12th St, Manhattan, KS 66502
Distance : Walking distance to/from the conference venue is approximately 10–12 minutes
Contact Number : (785) 587-1972
Free parking available
On the final day of the conference (May 31, 2025), a designated room at the confernece will be available for participants to securely store luggage throughout the day.
Note: Attendees are free to choose their own accommodations. The following nearby hotels are also available (not part of the discounted group rate):
Parkwood Inn & Suites
Holiday Inn
Bluemont Hotel
Parking
Hotel Parking: Guests staying at the conference hotel have access to free parking. Walking from the hotel to/from the conference venue is highly encouraged for those staying there.
ParkMobile App: Parking is available in various lots around the Engineering Building using the ParkMobile app
Street Parking: Street parking is also available near campus.
Meals
Breakfast is provided through the hotel for hotel guests.
We have coffee and snacks available in the morning break, but there probably won’t be coffee available during check-in (feel free to bring your own!).
Lunch is provided each day.
Dinner is on your own - Local restaurant recommendations:
Baan Thai (Thai)
Nico’s Little Italy (Italian)
Green Tea Sushi (Japanese)
Ana’s Burger Shack (American)
Taco Lucha (Mexican)
Stipends Note: Stipends are available only for Cyber Pipeline PACK grant participants (both current and past).
PACK Participants will receive a total stipend of $900, distributed as $225 per day for each day of participation at the conference.
Attendance will be taken daily—this is required to confirm participation and process your payment.
Participants are responsible for any personal expenses that exceed the total stipend amount.
Stipend payment will be issued after the conference, once all required forms have been submitted.
To receive your stipend, please carefully follow the instructions below:
🔗W-9 Form: please complete and SIGN this form. Only Page 1 is needed, and it must be signed.
🔐 Secure Website: either upload it before here, or bring a printed copy with you.
Professional Development Points (PDPs)
We are pleased to offer Professional Development Points (PDPs) to K–12 educators who attend the CS4KS Conference!
To be eligible for PDPs, educators must attend at least one workshop session during the conference. Attendance will be recorded, and qualifying participants will receive the following:
🧾 Certificate of Attendance Includes your name, date, time, and total hours attended
📋 Conference Schedule A detailed agenda with workshop titles, session descriptions, and presenter information
💡 Note: Each school district has its own process for PDP approval. Once you receive these documents, you can submit them to your district’s Professional Development Coordinator for review and credit.
If you need more information about PDPs or have any questions, please contact Dr. Safia Malallah at safia@ksu.edu.
Maps
See below for helpful maps of the K-State Campus and the Engineering complex.
From the Conference Hotel: Walk North along Martin Luther King Blvd. (17th St.). Look for the white smokestack - the Engineering complex is just to the west.
Driving: Look for lot A29 at the corner of Denison Ave and Platt St. (northwest corner of the Engineering Complex). If that lot is full, lot D1 can be found a bit further south on Denison Ave. (just south of Hunting Ave.).
Engineering Hall
Main Floor
Ground Floor
Sponsors
We are incredibly grateful for the generous support of our CS4KS 2025 sponsors! Their contributions help make this event possible and support computer science education across Kansas.
Underwriter Tier
Platinum Tier
Gold Tier
Silver Tier
Become a CS4KS 2025 Sponsor
Join us in advancing computer science education across Kansas by becoming a CS4KS 2025 sponsor! Your support helps keep this conference affordable and accessible to Kansas teachers and schools, especially in rural and underserved regions.
Last year we had more than 50 teachers participate, and we anticipate even higher numbers this year. We kindly ask that you pledge your support by April 28th.
Sponsorship Form (PDF)
By sponsoring the CS4KS Conference, your organization will:
💼 Gain statewide visibility among educators, administrators, and education leaders
🧠 Support high-impact professional development for K–12 computer science educators
🎓 Be recognized on our conference website, materials, and student certificates (for higher-tier sponsors)
🤝 Host a booth or outreach table to engage directly with participants (available for all sponsors)
💻 Demonstrate leadership in promoting equity and innovation in STEM education
Top recognition on all materials + Platinum benefits
How to Sponsor
Mail Your Payment Please make checks out to: KSU Foundation Memo: I-21296 (ALT+CS Lab/CS4KS Conference)
Mail Checks To: K-State Computing and Information Sciences 2184 Engineering Hall 1701 D Platt Street Manhattan, KS 66506
Send Your Logo Email a high-resolution version of your organization’s logo to:
safia@ksu.edu
Thank you for supporting Kansas educators and students!
Subsections of CS4KS Conference
KS CSTA Conference 2024
The K-State Advancing Learning & Teaching in Computer Science (ALT+CS) Lab is proud to host the Summer 2023 Teacher Training Workshop, the Kansas Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) chapter annual conference, and AP Computer Science Workshop. The events will be held June 5th-8th 2024 at the Kansas State University Carl R. Ice College of Engineering in Manhattan, KS.
Dive into the heart of computer science education at our annual CSTA conference in Kansas. Immerse yourself in cutting-edge curriculum and talks led by leading experts and fellow educators. Discover innovative teaching strategies, explore the latest advancements computer science education, and network with like-minded professionals from across the state. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting your journey in computer science education, this conference offers invaluable resources and inspiration to enhance your classroom practice.
Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your students with the skills they need to thrive in a digital world. Join us at the Kansas Computer Science Teachers Association Conference and chart the course for a brighter future, one line of code at a time.
June 5th-6th: Teacher Training Workshop for Cyber Pipeline PACK grant participants only (both current and previous participants).
June 7th will be the annual KS CSTA conference and
June 8th will be an AP Computer Science Workshop…both June 7th and 8th are open to the general public.
Learn more about what AP computer science has to offer. In this workshop, we will help get you setup for teaching AP computer science. The workshop will cover how to adopt AP computer science principles curriculum, AP classroom, Digital Portfolios, and an overview of the updated AP exam and performance task.
Registration is Now OPEN!
The registration for the KS CSTA Conference (June 7th) costs $30 for the general public. This is used only to cover the expenses of running the conference (meals, refreshments, etc.). The AP Computer Science Workshop (June 8th) will be an additional $25 if you choose to attend.
Cyber Pipeline PACK grant participants (both current and past) will have a separate registration link sent directly to them. If you have not received one, please contact us at csadmin@ksu.edu.
Expenses will be fully covered for these participants through grant support. This includes all days of the workshops and conference outlined below in Schedule at a Glance
Schedule at a Glance
Info
Note that days labeled with PACK are only for Cyber Pipeline PACK grant participants (both current and past)
Tuesday 6/4 - PACK - Optional Travel Day for those coming out of town.
3:00 PM - Hotel check-in begins
Dinner on your own
Wednesday 6/5 - PACK - Workshop Day 1
8:30 AM - Arrive at Engineering Complex & Check-in (Atrium)
9:00 AM - Workshop Begins
11:45 AM - Lunch Provided
4:00 PM - Workshop Ends
Dinner on your own
Thursday 6/6 - PACK - Workshop Day 2
8:30 AM - Arrive at Engineering Complex & Check-in (Atrium)
9:00 AM - Workshop Begins
11:45 AM - Lunch Provided
4:00 PM - Workshop Ends
Dinner on your own
Friday 6/7 - Kansas CSTA Conference
8:30 AM - Arrive at Engineering Complex & Check-in (Atrium)
9:00 AM - Opening Keynote (DUE 1109)
11:45 AM - Lunch Provided
4:00 PM - Conference Ends (DUE 1109)
Saturday 6/8 - AP Computer Science Workshop
8:30 AM - Arrive at Engineering Complex & Check-in (Atrium)
Note that days labeled with PACK are only for Cyber Pipeline PACK grant participants (both current and past)
Conference Hotel: Parkwood Inn & Suites
Event/Occasion: CSTA Conference
Booking Period: Open now until 5/28/2024!
Contact Number: (785) 320-5440
Parking
Hotel guests have free parking at the conference hotel. The hotel is a 20-25 minute walk to/from the Engineering Complex.
Parking passes for Cyber Pipeline PACK grant participants (both current and past) are available for registrants who requested one.
Non-grant attendees can park in any lot around the Engineering Building using the ParkMobile app.
Meals
Breakfast is provided through the hotel for hotel guests.
We have coffee and snacks available in the morning break, but there probably won’t be coffee available during check-in (feel free to bring your own!).
Lunch is provided each day.
Dinner is on your own (we will help coordinate groups that want to continue discussions). For PACK grant participants, dinner will be reimbursed per diem.
Reimbursement - PACK
W-9 Form - please fill out and upload before conference (or bring it with you).
K-State requires a W-9 form from anyone requesting reimbursement. We only need the first page. It must be signed!
Expense Report - please fill out and upload ASAP after end of conference. Attach the following items:
Itemized receipt (folio) from the hotel after checkout.
Round-trip map from your home to the hotel for mileage.
Hint: add your home as the starting point, hotel as the first stop, and then home as a second stop to get round-trip mileage in one map.
We can only reimburse mileage for a personal vehicle. If you choose to drive a school district vehicle (or similar), mileage will NOT be reimbursed.
Itemized receipts for meals are NOT required for reimbursement. Meals will be reimbursed based on per diem for meals that were not provided.
From the Conference Hotel: Walk North along Martin Luther King Blvd. (17th St.). Look for the white smokestack - the Engineering complex is just to the west.
Driving: Look for lot A29 at the corner of Denison Ave and Platt St. (northwest corner of the Engineering Complex). If that lot is full, lot D1 can be found a bit further south on Denison Ave. (just south of Hunting Ave.).
Parking:
Hotel guests have free parking at the conference hotel.
Details on parking on campus will follow soon. Parking on campus will be done utilizing the ParkMobile app.
Engineering Hall
Main Floor
Most events Thursday and Friday are in DUE 1116, which is on the west side of the building across from the Beocat supercomputer.
Ground Floor
Most events on Saturday are in the DUE 1109 Lecture Hall or the rooms on the ground floor on the west side of the building.
Workshop & Conference
The K-State Advancing Learning & Teaching in Computer Science (ALT+CS) Lab is proud to host the Summer 2023 Teacher Training Workshop in conjunction with the Kansas Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) chapter annual conference.
Hotel reservations have been handled through the RSVP process. Make sure you get an itemized receipt after checkout!
Parking
Hotel guests have free parking at the conference hotel. The conference is a short 10 minute walk to the Engineering Complex.
Parking passes are available for registrants who requested one. Parking can be found in lot A28 to the north of the Engineering Complex and also lot D1 to the west of Memorial Stadium.
Unfortunately, we CAN NOT reimburse anyone for parking in the K-State parking garage.
Meals
Breakfast is provided through the hotel for hotel guests.
We have coffee and snacks available in the morning break, but there probably won’t be coffee available during check-in (feel free to bring your own!).
Lunch is provided each day.
Dinner is on your own (we will help coordinate groups that want to continue discussions)
Meals on your own will be reimbursed based on per diem.
Reimbursement
W-9 Form - please fill out and upload before conference (or bring it with you).
K-State requires a W-9 form from anyone requesting reimbursement. We only need the first page. It must be signed!
Expense Report - please fill out and upload ASAP after end of conference. Attach the following items:
Itemized receipt (folio) from the hotel after checkout.
Round-trip map from your home to the hotel for mileage.
Hint: add your home as the starting point, hotel as the first stop, and then home as a second stop to get round-trip mileage in one map.
We can only reimburse mileage for a personal vehicle. If you choose to drive a school district vehicle (or similar), mileage will NOT be reimbursed.
Itemized receipts for meals are NOT required for reimbursement. Meals will be reimbursed based on per diem.
From the Conference Hotel: Walk North along Martin Luther King Blvd. (17th St.). Look for the white smokestack - the Engineering complex is just to the west.
Driving: Look for lot A29 at the corner of Denison Ave and Platt St. (northwest corner of the Engineering Complex). If that lot is full, lot D1 can be found a bit further south on Denison Ave. (just south of Hunting Ave.).
Parking:
Hotel guests have free parking at the conference hotel.
Parking Passes are valid in lot A28 (north of Engineering Complex) and lot D1 (west of Memorial Stadium) as well as many other surface lots on campus.
Parking Passes are NOT valid for the parking garage. The parking garage is available at an hourly rate.
Engineering Hall
Main Floor
Most events Thursday and Friday are in DUE 1116, which is on the west side of the building across from the Beocat supercomputer.
Ground Floor
Most events on Saturday are in the DUE 1109 Lecture Hall or the rooms on the ground floor on the west side of the building.
