House Bill 33 of the 135th General Assembly allocated $8 million over two fiscal years to support K-12 computer science instruction through the Teach CS Grant Program, established by Section 3333.129 of the Ohio Revised Code. The goal of the Teach CS grant program is “increasing the number of existing teachers who qualify to teach computer science” through supplemental licensure, university endorsement programs, and alternative resident educator licenses. For educators seeking to complete these pathways, the grant funds can be used to cover their coursework, materials, and exams. Additionally, grant funds can be used for continuing education programs that offer professional development to existing teachers.
OSLN will be providing various professional learning courses using the Code.org curriculum. In these workshops, educators will dive into the curriculum and receive supports as they implement in the classroom.
The exam preparation program will contain both synchronous and asynchronous components designed to prepare the educator to pass the OAE Computer Science exam. Participants in this program will also be eligible for reimbursement of exam registration expenses.
Details on all of OSLN's offerings can be found here.
Below are the teacher workshops currently being offered during the 2025-2026 school year! Some courses offered may be taken and paid for through the Teach CS Grant Program. For more information, see here.
October 21-22 | 9am-4pm at the ESC of Central Ohio Northgate Office, October27-29 (virtual)
The ESC of Central Ohio, powered by LEGO® Education, is providing professional learning for educators of grades K-5 in computer science (CS) to support the expansion of CS programs in PreK-12 schools that are aligned with Ohio state standards. Teachers will leave with a Free LEGO® Education SPIKE Essentials Kit. This course is provided at no cost to any currently licensed teacher in Ohio!
November 18-19 | 9am-4pm at the ESC of Central Ohio Northgate Office, December 2-4 (virtual)
The ESC of Central Ohio, powered by LEGO® Education, is providing professional learning for educators of grades K-5 in computer science (CS) to support the expansion of CS programs in PreK-12 schools that are aligned with Ohio state standards. Teachers will leave with a Free LEGO® Education Essentials Kit. This course is provided at no cost to any currently licensed teacher in Ohio!
February 4-5 | 9am-4pm at the ESC of Central Ohio Northgate Office, February 10-12 (virtual)
The ESC of Central Ohio, powered by LEGO® Education, is providing professional learning for educators of grades 6-12 in computer science (CS) to support the expansion of CS programs in PreK-12 schools that are aligned with Ohio state standards. Teachers will receive a free, a LEGO® Education SPIKE Prime set, and a SPIKE Prime Expansion set. This course is provided at no cost to any currently licensed teacher in Ohio!
February 17&18 | 9am-4pm at the ESC of Central Ohio Northgate Office, February 24-26 (virtual)
The ESC of Central Ohio, powered by LEGO® Education, is providing professional learning for Grades 6-12 educators in computer science to support the expansion of CS programs in PreK-12 schools that are aligned with Ohio state standards. Teachers will leave with a Free LEGO® Education SPIKE Prime set, a SPIKE Prime Expansion set. This course is provided at no cost to any currently licensed teacher in Ohio!
Below are the teacher workshops currently being offered during the 2025-2026 school year! Some courses offered may be taken and paid for through the Teach CS Grant Program. For more information, see here.
September 30 | 8am-3pm at ESC of Central Ohio Northgate Office
Participants will use block-based coding and everyday materials to create custom controllers, instruments, and other input devices with Makey Makey. After the training, participants will plan and implement a lesson in their own contexts.
November 6 | 8am-3pm at ESC of Central Ohio Northgate Office
Participants will learn how to introduce students to computational thinking with screenless coding. They will then work their way through block-based coding and write scripts using Python code with Ozobots. After the training, participants will plan and implement a lesson in their own contexts.
March 12 | 8am-3pm at ESC of Central Ohio Northgate Office
Participants will use block and text-based code to control the Hummingbird's motors, lights, and other sensors, in a way that interacts with the user's environment. After the training, participants will plan and implement a lesson in their own contexts.
June 16-17 | 9am-3pm at ESC of Central Ohio Northgate Office
Participants will work through the design process to create physical products from cardboard. Ozobots, Makey Makey, and Hummingbird kits will then be used to incorporate codable functionality into these cardboard creations.
