Latoya Chandler speaking in front of an audience seated at tables at CS Summit 2023.

Capacity Building

We work closely with our partners including school districts, non-profit organizations, colleges and universities, professional organizations, and technology companies to build computer science (CS) and artificial intelligence (AI) education capacity. Efforts across Florida and beyond include: state summits, quarterly meetings, teacher professional development, and policy support.

2 men and 1 woman stand behind a young standing girl and a boy in a wheelchair as all 5 smile at the camera.
Latoya Chandler speaking in front of an audience seated at tables at CS Summit 2023.

Statewide Efforts

Advancing K-16 CS education in a state is a complex and collaborative endeavor. CS education state summits are an important part of this process and can help to develop and advance a state’s strategy for expanding CS education access. In particular, summits can balance and broaden change by giving voice to all stakeholders in a collaborative and action oriented environment.

CS Everyone director, Maya Isarel, at a summit

CS Ed Summit

Hosted by the University of Florida’s CS Everyone Center, the Florida Computer Science Education Summit is an event for educators, industry leaders, and policymakers. Typically held in November, the summit focuses on shaping the future of CS education and integrating Artificial Intelligence into curricula. Participants collaborate on expanding educational access, discuss legislative updates, and share strategies to meet the growing demand for technical skills across Florida.