Ignite+
Ignite+ is a FREE professional development opportunity designed for upper elementary and middle school teachers preparing to integrate computer science or implement a computer science course to meet the new Louisiana CS requirements.
ALL cohorts are available to any public or charter upper elementary or middle school teacher.
Previous Ignite completers are invited to participate!

Cohort 1
Kick-Off: October 9, 2026, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Terrebonne Parish Schools
Weekly Virtual Night Sessions:
October 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Cohort 2
Kick-Off: January 16, 2027, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Ouachita Parish School Board Commons
Weekly Virtual Night Sessions:
January 19, 26
February 2, 16, 23
March 2
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Cohort 3
Kick-Off: March 6, 2027, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
University of New Orleans
Weekly Virtual Night Sessions:
March 9, 16, 23
April 6, 13, 20, 27
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Cohort 4
Fully In-Person
LASTEM Region 2 - Location TBA
June 7 - 10, 2027
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ignite Initiative
FREE computer science professional learning for elementary teachers

The traditional Ignite Initiative for K-5 public and public charter teachers is now offered asynchronously on the Louisiana Department of Education's Canopy.

Monthly community of practice meetings will be held to answer questions and share experiences.

Eligible teachers will be notified of their acceptance and given access to the course information.

If you have any questions or need to modify your registration, please contact Natalie Ray at nray12@lsu.edu.