A Louisiana Department of Education initiative.
The Ignite Initiative offers 24 hours of professional learning in computational thinking, block programming, and cyber safety for K-5 elementary teachers for FREE.
Teachers gain foundational knowledge in elementary computer science while discovering engaging ways to integrate computer science into their core content.
Fall Cohort
In-Person Kick-Off: October 11 at Fletcher Technical Community College 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Weekly Virtual Night Sessions 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm:
October 14, 21, 28
November 4, 11, 18
Spring Cohort 1
In-Person Kick-Off: January 17 at NSU CENLA 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Weekly Virtual Night Sessions 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm:
January 22, 29
February 5, 12, 19, 26
Spring Cohort 2
In-Person Kick-Off: February 21 at Ouachita Parish School Board 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Weekly Virtual Night Sessions 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm:
February 24
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Fully Virtual Cohort
Weekly Virtual Night Sessions 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm:
March 19, 26
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
May 7
In-Person Summer Cohort
West Baton Rouge Career Academy 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
June 1-3, 2026
Click the link above to register or contact Natalie Ray at nray12@lsu.edu for more information.
