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.

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.

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 - Day 1
  • 8:30 AM - Arrive at Engineering Complex & Check-in (Atrium)
  • 9:00 AM - Opening Ceremony (Lower Atrium) Zoom
  • 9:15 AM - Belonging Is the First Line of Code (DUE 0093) Zoom
  • 10:15 AM - Programming ChatGPT for Smarter Classrooms (DUE 1114) Zoom
  • 11:00 AM - Kansas State Department of Education (DUE 1114) Zoom
  • 11:30 AM - Group Photo (DUE 1114)
  • 11:40 PM - Lunch Provided
  • 01:00 PM - Data in Action(DUE 1114) Zoom
  • 01:25 PM - Tools or temptations? a personal look at ai in the classroom (DUE 1114) Zoom
  • 01:50 PM - The science of integration: building industry & education partnerships (DUE 1114) Zoom
    • Tools/Links:
      • Tableau Public
      • Wolfram CDF Player
      • Real HS Optics
      • Honey Neonic
  • 2:15 PM - Breaking down silos & creating real-world interactive experiences: an introduction to energy & data analytics (DUE 1114) Zoom
  • 3:00 PM - TBA exploring computational thinking and the data science process with CODAP (DUE 1114) Zoom
  • 4:00 PM - Workshop Ends
  • Dinner on your own
• Thursday 5/29 - Day 2
  • 8:30 AM - Arrive at Engineering Complex & Check-in (Atrium)
  • 9:00 AM - Teaching Toward the Future in Rural Places (DUE 1114) Zoom
  • 10:00 AM - From the Margins to the Mainframe: Reclaiming Tech for Every Learner (DUE 1114) Zoom
  • 11:30 AM - Computational Core - Teach CS online (DUE 1114) Zoom
  • 12:00 PM - Lunch Provided
  • 1:00 PM - CS for Elementary Learners (DUE 1117) Zoom
  • 1:00 PM - CS for Middle School Learners (DUE 1116) Zoom
  • 1:00 PM - CS for High School (DUE 1114) Zoom
  • 2:00 PM - Sunderland Innovation Lab Tour (Gathering point Atrium)
  • 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 - Why Rural Matters in Kansas (DUE 1114) Zoom
  • 9:30 AM - STEM Career Awareness(DUE 1114) Zoom
  • 10:00 AM - TBA (DUE 1114) Zoom
  • 10:30 AM - Create an AI Chatbot(DUE 1116) Zoom
  • 10:30 AM - Building an Augmented Reality Piano (DUE 1117) Zoom
  • 10:30 AM - Coding with Makey Makey (DUE 1114) Zoom
  • 11:30 AM - BEOCAT Tour (Engineering Hall) Zoom
  • 12:00 PM - Lunch Provided
  • 01:00 PM - ChatGPT in CS Education (DUE 1116) Zoom
  • 02:00 PM - Game Design (DUE 1116) Zoom
  • 02:00 PM - Exploring Computer Science Through Unplugged Activities (DUE 1117) Zoom
  • 02:00 PM - Web Development(DUE 1114) Zoom
  • 03:30 PM - A Fun Way to Teach Computational Thinking and Problem Solving (SAS) Zoom
  • 4:00 PM - Workshop Ends
  • Dinner on your own
• Saturday 5/31 - Day 4
  • 8:30 AM - Arrive at Engineering Complex & Check-in (Atrium)
  • 9:00 AM - CS+X Curriculum Development (SAS) Zoom
  • 10:00 AM - Teacher Circle: Experiences That Empower (SAS) Zoom
  • 11:00 AM - Lunch Provided
  • 12:00 PM - What Next After the Certificate (SAS) Zoom
  • 1:30 PM - Open House (Atrium)
  • 2:30 PM - Workshop Ends

Detailed Schedule

PDF

Wednesday 5/28 - Day 1

Wednesday Zoom Link

Thursday 5/29 - Day 2

Thursday Zoom Link

Friday 5/30 - Day 3

Friday Zoom Link

Saturday 5/31 - Day 4

Saturday Zoom Link

Group Photo

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 conference 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.
  • 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:
    • 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.

K-State Campus

Click Here for the Interactive Map

Helpful Addresses:

• Conference Hotel: 715 N 12th St, 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

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.

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

Sponsorship Levels

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

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!