Intro to Computing & AI Professional Development
URI Provides Professional Development that prepares a certified teacher to deliver the Intro to Computing & AI course.
The PD makes no assumptions about the background of the teacher, except that they are willing to learn.
The PD includes all curricular materials necessary to teach the course.
Scholarship funding from CS4RI is anticipated in Summer 2026 for most teachers accepted into the program to attend the PD at no cost.
If there is a cost for PD, URI will notify you well before the start of the PD, and you will have the option to withdraw.
See full 2026/27 PD schedule for workshop dates.
Apply by May 15, 2026!
Application status updates will be sent via email by June 1, 2026.
College credit for High School Students
RI educators successfully completing this PD will become eligible to offer this course for concurrent enrollment!
ICAI 2026/27 PD Schedule
URI offers one PD training for the 2026/27 school year. It is comprised of a 5-week online asynchronous summer course (~5 hrs/wk) and two in-person workshops as listed below. Those doing this PD must attend all sessions in this schedule. This program earns a total of 40 PLU hours.
| Topic | Date | Time | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kickoff Workshop | Tuesday July 7th | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | URI Kingston Campus |
| Online Summer Course | July 13 - Aug 14, 2026 | Asynchronous (~5 hrs/wk) | Online |
| Teaching ICAI Workshop | Thursday Aug 20th | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | URI Kingston Campus |
Note: All virtual workshops require live video conferencing. Meeting dates/times are subject to change - please check this page for updates.