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Learners with Disabilities in CS and AI Education

Offered through Infosys Foundation USA Pathfinders Summer Institute 2026

Infosys Pathfinders Summer Institute

FREE online professional development for public school educators!

  • Learn instructional strategies and practices for removing barriers for learning computer science and artificial intelligence for all learners, including those with disabilities
  • Build CS classrooms that embrace all learners
  • Bring CS and AI education to all students
A blind student participates in a Vex programming activity with guidance from an adult

Key Details

4 days

July 20 – 23, 2026

40 hours

synchronous and asyncronous learning

$0

Free for public school K-12 teachers!

Course Introduction

This course is part of the Pathfinders Summer Institute 2026. It is designed to be 40 hours of synchronous and asynchronous learning. Eligible K-12 public school teachers will receive a full scholarship to participate!

Our online professional development, Learners with Disabilities in CS and AI Education, engages teachers in instructional strategies and practices designed to remove barriers to learning computer science and artificial intelligence, with an emphasis on learners with disabilities. This professional development was designed through funds from the National Science Foundation and Google to research and disseminate best practices for all learners in K-12 CS and AI education. Our program provides K-12 educators with an examination and implementation of strategies, including Universal Design for Learning and High Leverage Practices.

Our course goal is to help K-12 educators build classrooms that embrace all of their learners. Join us as we dive into effective instructional strategies so that all your learners, including those with disabilities will find success!

There are no prerequisites. This virtual experience is available to educators regardless of grade level, content area or experience.

Facilitators

Maya Israel, Ph.D.

Maya Israel, Ph.D.

Director, CS Everyone Center
University of Florida

Joanne Barrett, Ed.D.

Joanne Barrett, Ed.D.

Teacher Development Specialist
University of Florida

Questions?

Contact us at cseveryone@coe.ufl.edu to learn more.