Engaging Students using Computer Science in the ELA Classroom

Schedule

Wed Nov 19 2025 at 09:00 am to 02:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

815 N Orlando Smith St | Oglesby, IL

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Ready to ignite student curiosity in K-8? Explore how computer science and coding can blend beautifully with English Language Arts topics.
About this Event

Ready to ignite student curiosity in K-8?

Explore how computer science and coding (think sequencing and algorithms) can blend beautifully with English Language Arts topics. This session, built on constructivist principles, offers practical, adaptable activities designed to empower you to confidently introduce young learners to coding, all while enriching their literacy journey. Find fun with fairy tales and other classic ELA topics and connect with CS.

Lunch will be included.

PD Hours: 5

Facilitator: Sarah Phelps

Location: IVCC

Cost: $50 (or $35 for co-op member schools. See list below)

PL Co-op Members:

Allen Otter #65

Earlville #9

Deer Park #82

Grand Ridge #95

La Salle Elementary #122

Leland #1

Lostant #425

Marquette Academy

Ottawa Township High School #140

Serena #2

Seneca Grade School #170

Seneca High School #160

Tonica #79

Wallace #195

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Please be advised of our cancellation and refund policies: If you need to cancel your registration, please email Krissy at [email protected]. You may request a refund of a workshop registration fee up to seven days before the scheduled event. We cannot refund the transaction fees. Failure to cancel seven days prior to the workshop date will result in forfeiture of the registration fee.

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Where is it happening?

815 N Orlando Smith St, 815 North Orlando Smith Street, Oglesby, United States

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Tickets

USD 35.00 to USD 50.00

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