CS4KS Conference

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

Registration is Now OPEN!

Non-grant participants Register here!
- 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.

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

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Thursday 5/29

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Friday 5/30

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Saturday 5/31

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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 : 1641 Anderson Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502
- Distance : Walking distance to/from the conference venue is approximately 10–12 minutes
- Contact Number : (785) 539-7531
- 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
- 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.
- K-State Parking Garage: Day permits are available for $6. K-State Parking Permits
- 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:
  - Ban 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.

Maps

See below for helpful maps of the K-State Campus and the Engineering complex.

K-State Campus

Click Here for the Interactive Map

Helpful Addresses:

Conference Hotel: 1641 Anderson Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502
Engineering Complex: 1701D Platt St, Manhattan, KS 66506

Directions to 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

Level	Contribution	Benefits Include
Silver	$500	Logo on t-shirt + swag in conference bag
Gold	$1,000	Event booth + opening recognition + Silver benefits
Platinum	$2,500	Speaking opportunity + Gold benefits
Underwriter	$10,000	Top recognition on all materials + Platinum benefits

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.

Non-grant participants register here! https://bit.ly/kscstareg2024
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)
- 9:00 AM - Workshop begins
- 11:45 AM - Lunch Provided
- 2:30 PM - Workshop Ends

Detailed Schedule

Workshop - Wednesday 6/5

Wednesday Zoom Link

Time	Room	Title	Video
9:00-9:15AM	DUE 1112 (SAS)	Administrative
9:15-9:45AM	DUE 1112 (SAS)	Collaborative Problem Solving (David Allen)	Video
9:45-10:00AM	DUE 1112 (SAS)	Break
10:00-11:15AM	DUE 1112 (SAS)	Collaborative Problem Solving
11:15-11:45AM	DUE 1112 (SAS)	Diversity (Amy Betz)	Video
11:45AM-1:15PM	DUE 1112 (SAS)	Lunch
1:15-1:45PM	DUE 1112(SAS)	CS+X Curriculum Development (Nathan Bean)	Video
1:45-2:15PM	DUE 1112(SAS)	CS+X Curriculum Development (Nathan Bean)
2:15-2:25PM	DUE 1112 (SAS)	Break
2:25-2:30PM	Campus	Walk to Hale Library
2:30-3:30PM	Hale Library	Sunderland Innovation Lab Tour
3:30-4:00pm	DUE 1112 (SAS)	Research Discussion (Nathan Bean)

Workshop - Thursday 6/6

Thursday Zoom Link

Time	Room	Title	Video
9:00-9:15AM	DUE 1112 (SAS)	Administrative
9:15-9:45AM	DUE 1112 (SAS)	Early Childhood (Josh Weese & Safia Malallah)	Early Childhood (Safia Malallah) Artificial Intelligence Activity (Josh Weese)
9:45-10:00AM	DUE 1112 (SAS)	Break
10:00-10:45AM	DUE 1112 (SAS)	Early Childhood	Makey Makey (Josh Weese)
10:45-11:15AM	DUE 1112 (SAS)	K-State CS K12 Outreach
11:15-11:45AM	DUE 1112 (SAS)	Beocat Tour (Dan Andresen)	Tour
11:45AM-1:15PM	DUE 1112 (SAS)	Lunch
1:15-1:45PM	DUE 1112(SAS)	Unconference (Russ Feldhausen)
1:45-2:15PM	DUE 1112(SAS)	Unconference (Russ Feldhausen)
2:15-2:30PM	DUE 1112 (SAS)	Break
2:30-3:00PM	DUE 1112 (SAS)	Unconference & Focus Groups
3:00-3:30PM	DUE 1112 (SAS)	Reflections & Focus Groups
3:30-4:00pm	DUE 1112 (SAS)	Wrap-up

KS CSTA Conference - Friday 6/7

Note: BOF is shorthand for “Birds of a Feather” - an informal discussion group based on a shared interest without any fixed agenda.

Time	DUE 1109	DUE 1116	DUE 0093
All Day	Zoom Link	Zoom Link	Zoom Link
8:30-9:00AM	Check-In
9:00-10:30AM	Opening Keynote - Todd Lash
10:30-10:45AM	Break DUE 1112 (SAS)
10:45-11:45AM	KSDE Update - Stephen King	Experiences in CS: A Student Perspective (Panel)	Embedding CS in Early Elementary (Nathan Bean)
11:45AM-1:15PM	Working Lunch The State of CS in Kansas DUE 1112 (SAS)
1:15-1:45PM	Interest Areas - Science (Brad Olson)	Interest Areas - Agriculture (Ivan Grijalva // Nathan Bean)	Interest Areas - Data Science (Lior Shamir & Safia Malallah)
1:45-2:15PM	BOF: High School (Russ Feldhausen)	BOF: Elementary (Nathan Bean & Safia Malallah)	BOF: Middle School (Josh Weese)
2:15-2:30PM	Break DUE 1112 (SAS)
2:30-3:00PM	AI in Education (Josh Weese)	BOF: Game Programming (Nathan Bean)	BOF: Makerspace (Jeff Sheldon)
3:00-3:30PM	BOF: Potpourri (Josh Weese)	BOF: Web Development (Nathan Bean)	BOF: CTE Pathways (Stephen King)
3:30-3:45PM	Break DUE 1112 (SAS)
3:45-4:15PM	Recap and Closing

Workshop - Saturday 6/8

Saturday Zoom Link

Time	Room	Title	Video
9:00-9:45AM	DUE 1112 (SAS)	AP Workshop - Perla Weaver	Part 1 Part 2
9:45-10:00AM	DUE 1112 (SAS)	Break
10:00-11:45AM	DUE 1112 (SAS)	AP Workshop	Part 3 Part 4
11:45AM-1:15PM	DUE 1112 (SAS)	Lunch
1:15-2:30PM	DUE 1112(SAS)	AP Workshop	Part 5

Travel & Logistics

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.
- Upload Files Here

See below for helpful maps of the K-State Campus and the Engineering complex.