Empower Educators with Creative Python Coding

In the age of AI, learning to code is more crucial than ever. We need to empower our students to understand, question, and create the technology defining their world.

This hands-on PD teaches you how to integrate Python and computational thinking into your curriculum - no prior coding experience required. Using imagi Edu and a free imagiCharm (shipped to every participant!), you'll turn code into real-world pixel art creations, making CS genuinely engaging for students in grades 3–8.

We also cover AI activities exploring diversity and responsible AI use.

In 30 hours of live instruction plus 10 hours of asynchronous learning, you'll go from Python basics to advanced creative coding, with a full year's worth of ready-to-use lesson plans, assessments, and projects aligned to CSTA and ISTE standards. All materials provided, just bring your curiosity.

And pssst! It's FREE if you're a US public school teacher, charter school teacher, or Librarian!

Master hands-on Python skills

Build real projects from Python basics to advanced creative coding

Get your free imagiCharm device

Shipped free to every participant for pixel art coding projects

Access ready-to-use curriculum materials

Full year of lesson plans, assessments, and projects aligned to standards

Teach AI ethics and diversity

Explore diversity in AI and responsible technology use with students

Meet national CS education standards

All content meets CSTA and ISTE standards for grades 3–8

Join an Educator Community

Join a vibrant community of innovative educators sharing lesson plans, project ideas, and classroom wins year-round.

Train with an expert educator

Learn from Kelly Powers, CS teacher leader and imagi Ambassador

Prepare students for an AI future

Empower students to understand and create the technology shaping their world

"This definitely brought me into the world of coding since it was my first opportunity to write code. I definitely feel more knowledgable in teaching this to my students, and especially using this program."

"This was a fun and inspiring workshop, and one of the best PD opportunities I've ever experienced for teaching coding and CS. I’m excited to bring imagi into my classroom and appreciate the creativity and support shared by the instructors."

"The hands on coding activities helped me build confidence, and the real world classroom examples shared made it feel realistic and achievable to implement in my own teaching."

Creative Coding in Python with imagi

Pathfinders Summer Institute

July 6-10, 2026

In the age of AI, learning to code is more crucial than ever. We need to empower our students to understand, question, and create the technology defining their world.

What you'll get

Learn hands-on Python coding, create real pixel art with your free imagiCharm, and bring computational thinking to life in your classroom

Master hands-on Python skills

Get your free imagiCharm device

Access ready-to-use curriculum materials

Teach AI ethics and diversity

Meet national CS education standards

Join an Educator Community

Train with an expert educator

Prepare students for an AI future

Here's what last year's educators had to say...

Meet Your Course Instructor

Kelly Powers

Kelly Powers brings years of computer science teaching experience, curriculum leadership, and a passion for making coding accessible and exciting for every student.

With guest appearance from

Dora Palfi

Dora aims to empower every child regardless their gender, race or socioeconomic background with the skills, confidence, and community to create with technology.