Teach computer science & ignite possibilities

Tap into your students' full potential with Code.org's free Computer Science (CS) curriculum.

Join the global community of over 2 million educators empowering the next generation of innovators, problem solvers, and digital citizens! Code.org supports teachers the whole way with professional learning, comprehensive curricula, and support when you need it.

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Why teach computer science with Code.org?

Build foundational CS skills

Like reading, writing, or math, computer science is foundational to other pursuits. It teaches problem solving and critical thinking, and enables students to actively participate in an increasingly digital society.

Leverage comprehensive teaching resources

In-depth lesson plans and flexible professional learning options ensure teachers with diverse backgrounds can successfully teach computer science.

Unlock pathways for all students

Computing occupations are the largest, fastest-growing, and best-paying sector of all new wages in the U.S.

Understand a world changed by AI

Teach students how AI works and how to use it safely. Our Professional Learning encourages curiosity and confidence with this evolving technology.

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Start teaching computer science with Code.org today!

Explore the Curriculum Catalog

When you utilize Code.org's curriculum, you have everything there for you. It has the questions that you need to ask your students. It has the lessons that you need to teach and it gives you guidance on how to do it. So if you come in without any experience in computer science, it's there for you. If you have experience with computer science and teaching it before, it's going to give you a new way of approaching how to teach your students.

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Free, engaging curriculum

We want you to bring Computer Science to your school without worrying about the cost. That's why we have committed to our curriculum offerings being free forever!

  • Free, flexible, and fun

  • Updated yearly to support best practices

  • New releases for in-demand topics

  • Offerings in over 67 languages

  • Mapped to at least one set of national standards (including CSTA, NGSS, and Common Core)


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Curriculum offerings students love

There are so many amazing offerings to explore. Here are just a few of our new and popular offerings.

Resources that support you every step of the way

Sign up for a Code.org account to get access to materials that will help you teach computer science with confidence. Code.org has extensive resources designed to support educators, even those without prior CS teaching experience.

Lesson Plans

Get step-by-step guidance, learning objectives, and assessment strategies for effective teaching.

Helpful resources include slide decks, activity guides, rubrics, and more — all organized in one place. Each lesson plan is accompanied by tips for classroom implementation, differentiation ideas, and extension activities to cater to students of all abilities.

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Instructional Videos

Watch easy-to-understand overviews of computer science and programming concepts.

Code.org video series are designed specifically to support your classroom and are engaging and fun to watch.

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Slide Decks

We offer educators an organized, visually engaging, and pedagogically sound framework to deliver computer science lessons.

Code.org slide decks provide step-by-step instructions, examples, and interactive activities that align with curricular objectives.

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Assessments

Our curricula includes a comprehensive system of formative and summative assessment resources.

These include rubrics, checklists, mini-projects, end-of-chapter projects, student-facing rubrics, sample projects, and post-project tests — all designed to support teachers in measuring student growth, providing feedback, and evaluating student understanding.

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Programming Tools

Code.org's integrated development environments (IDEs) cater to students of all skill levels.

We offer a versatile and user-friendly platform that supports a variety of programming paradigms. This enables learners to seamlessly transition from block-based coding to text-based languages, and fosters creativity and innovation.

Try out programming tools
Lesson Plans

Lesson Plans

Get step-by-step guidance, learning objectives, and assessment strategies for effective teaching.

Helpful resources include slide decks, activity guides, rubrics, and more — all organized in one place. Each lesson plan is accompanied by tips for classroom implementation, differentiation ideas, and extension activities to cater to students of all abilities.

Explore example lesson plan
Videos
Introducing How AI Works

Instructional Videos

Watch easy-to-understand overviews of computer science and programming concepts.

Code.org video series are designed specifically to support your classroom and are engaging and fun to watch.

Explore all videos
Slides

Slide Decks

We offer educators an organized, visually engaging, and pedagogically sound framework to deliver computer science lessons.

Code.org slide decks provide step-by-step instructions, examples, and interactive activities that align with curricular objectives.

Explore example slide deck
Assessments

Assessments

Our curricula includes a comprehensive system of formative and summative assessment resources.

These include rubrics, checklists, mini-projects, end-of-chapter projects, student-facing rubrics, sample projects, and post-project tests — all designed to support teachers in measuring student growth, providing feedback, and evaluating student understanding.

Explore an assessment lesson
Programming Tools

Programming Tools

Code.org's integrated development environments (IDEs) cater to students of all skill levels.

We offer a versatile and user-friendly platform that supports a variety of programming paradigms. This enables learners to seamlessly transition from block-based coding to text-based languages, and fosters creativity and innovation.

Try out programming tools

Professional learning offerings that meet your needs

Facilitator-led Workshops

With our Regional Partners as hosts and our Code.org facilitators as guides, our workshops around the country focus on reflection, discussion, and growth-oriented learning.

Self-Paced Online Modules

These modules allow you to engage at your own pace and on your own time while focusing on areas most important to your needs and teaching context.

Teacher Community

A forum for teachers to ask questions and share best practices, thoughts, ideas, and inspiration. Join a community of amazing educators bringing computer science into classrooms around the world!

Are you a district leader or administrator? Find out how to bring Code.org to your district.

Additional supports and materials

Beyond curriculum and professional learning we have many materials to support your classroom.

Career Education

Easy-to-use resources designed to help you illuminate real-world connections and give students opportunities to explore different career pathways.

Video Library

We offer a growing library of educational videos for use by educators worldwide, online or in classrooms. Our goal is to amplify our efforts beyond our own curriculum's reach.

Classroom Posters

Print these posters of diverse role models to hang in your school and inspire your students to try computer science.