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Build-Fly-Code-Compete: CSinPA Drone Professional Learning Program 2025-26
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    Build-Fly-Code-Compete: CSinPA Drone Professional Learning Program 2025-26

    January 6, 2026 AND March 26, 2026 from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM - 24 total Act 48 hours

    This program is designed to prepare teams of teachers to introduce drones in a fun, non-threatening, and inclusive way that engages all students. Educators will learn technical skills while also exploring strategies for addressing learner variability and making drone activities accessible to diverse classrooms.

    Who Should Participate

    • Teams of at least two educators per district, ideally including a special education teacher
    • Teams must commit to all program requirements

     

    2025–26 Program Requirements (24 Act 48 hours)

    • January 6, 2026 – Build-Fly-Code-Compete
      Assemble a Hopper drone, practice safe flight skills, and explore block coding to plan and execute drone flights. Includes time for hands-on practice and team workbook reflection.
    • March 26, 2026 – Learner Variability & Instructional Planning
      Learn strategies to design drone activities that are inclusive for all learners. Explore Universal Design for Learning (UDL), asset-based teaching, and connections to CS standards while working through workbook activities.
    • Complete team workbook sections and participate in a virtual, asynchronous end-of-year check-in
    • Attendance at both live sessions is required

     

    2026–27: Implementation & Capstone Phase
    Continue the work by implementing drone activities in your district and sharing outcomes in a capstone showcase.

    Program Benefits

    • Access to drones
    • Free curriculum resources
    • Ongoing support from ARIN IU28
    • Connections with other schools
    • Emphasis on inclusivity and learner variability

     

Event Session Information
Days 2
Scheduled Date(s)/Time(s)
   
01/06/2026 8:00 AM-3:00 PM ARIN Intermediate Unit 28
03/26/2026 8:00 AM-3:00 PM ARIN Intermediate Unit 28
Session Contact Misty Steele724-463-5300
Email :msteele@iu28.org
Instructor(s) Jayna Greenfield
Stacie Isenberg
Units/Costs
 
Credits - Choose one
Act 48 Credit(s) * /24 Hours
No Act 48 Credit * /24 Hours

Before registering online, the participant is responsible for obtaining administrative approval for attendance as directed by his/her district.

Please register by one week prior to the start of the activity to avoid a $10 late registration fee.

If the activity involves more than one day, unless otherwise indicated, participants must attend all activity dates; neither Act 48 hours nor workshop fees will be pro-rated. Participants must also attend the full activity in order to receive Act 48 hours – hours are not prorated for late arrivals/early exits. Activities begin promptly at the start time indicated; participants must sign in by the start time and must sign out at the end of the activity to earn the Act 48 hours offered.

Note: Registration is a commitment for payment unless cancellation is made at least 48 hours prior to the activity.

Payment Instructions

Districts will be invoiced following the activity. Individuals not affiliated with a district should bring payment with them on the day of the workshop (either a check made out to “ARIN IU 28” or cash in the exact amount) – upon arrival, stop at the front desk to make your payment and receive a receipt.

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