Inspire futures with computer science
Join millions of educators using Code.org’s free CS and artificial intelligence (AI) curriculum to inspire the next generation of innovators. Access full courses, training, and support—all at no cost.
Why teach computer science with Code.org
Build foundational computer science skills
Like reading, writing, or math, computer science is foundational to other pursuits and enables active participation in a digital society.
Leverage comprehensive teaching resources
Classroom-ready lessons and professional learning designed to support teachers at any experience level, in any school setting.
Unlock pathways and opportunities for all students
Introduce students to high-demand fields in computing, one of the fastest-growing and best-paying job sectors in the United States.
Understand a world changed by artificial intelligence
Help students explore how AI works and how to use it responsibly with engaging curriculum, training, and classroom-ready resources.
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.
Kevin Barry
CS Discoveries Teacher
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!
Why our curriculum?
- 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)
Curriculum offerings students love
There are so many amazing offerings to explore. Here are just a few of our new and popular offerings.
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Grades 9-12
Artificial Intelligence Foundations
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Foundations is a free, flexible curriculum which introduces students to the core principles and real-world applications of computer science.
Grades 6-10
Computer Science Discoveries
An introductory course that empowers students to engage with computer science as a medium for creativity, communication, problem solving, and fun.
Grades 3-5
Computer Science Connections
Makes connections between learning computer science (CS) and other subjects like math, language arts, science, and social studies.
Grades 3-12
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Demystify artificial intelligence (AI) by learning how it's changing the ways we live, work, and learn.
Grades K-12
Hour of Code
One-hour tutorials in over 45 languages. No experience needed. Hour of Code activities are available for free year-round.
Grades 3-12
Maker
Maker education invites hands-on experience and collaboration into the classroom to help teach problem solving and critical thinking.
Grades 9-12
Computer Science A
Introduce students to software engineering and object-oriented design while they learn the Java programming language in this free curriculum for AP® Computer Science A (AP® CSA).
Grades K-5
Computer Science Fundamentals
Free set of elementary curricula that introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world.
Grades 9-12
Computer Science Principles
Free year-long curriculum that introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world. Can be taught as an introductory class and as an AP course.
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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Track your students' progress
Our powerful progress view helps you monitor student work by providing insights into completion status, time spent, and more. Easily track each student's learning journey, quickly assess participation, and give personalized feedback.
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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 planVideos
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 videosSlides
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 deckAssessments
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 lessonProgress
Track your students' progress
Our powerful progress view helps you monitor student work by providing insights into completion status, time spent, and more. Easily track each student's learning journey, quickly assess participation, and give personalized feedback.
Sign up to start tracking progressBuild your way with labs
Discover programming environments tailored to meet students at their level, empowering them to express their creativity and build more freely as they grow their programming skills.
Ages 10-18
Music Lab
Create music with code
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Ages 13-18
Python Lab
Student-friendly IDE that runs real Python code.
Ages 13-18
App Lab
Create an app with Javascript
Ages 12-18
Game Lab
Build animations and games with Javascript
Ages 5-12
Sprite Lab
Block-based animation builder
Ages 12-18
Web Lab
Web based HTML/CSS editor
Professional learning offerings that meet your needs
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Facilitator-led Workshops
Our highly supportive Professional Learning Program will bring you together with a group of teachers to learn from each other as well as expert facilitators as you take on the first year of teaching the free curriculum to your students.
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Self-paced Professional Learning
Through reading, viewing videos, completing interactive puzzles, and reflecting on your learning, you will develop your own understanding while preparing to teach computer science in your classroom.
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Teacher Community
A forum for teachers to ask questions and share best practices, thoughts, ideas, and inspiration. Join a community of amazing educators around the world!
Join our teacher forumsSeamless LMS integration for simplified management
Our platform integrates seamlessly with leading LMS providers. Connect existing LMS classrooms to Code.org with one-click Roster Syncing, Single Sign-On, and integrated access to curriculum.
Additional resources
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Careers and Opportunities
Discover real-world CS with resources that excite and inspire students. Explore career pathways through virtual field trips and hands-on activities.
Video Library
Explore our large library of engaging and informative videos to learn about key computer science concepts on a broad range of topics.
Hour of Code
Looking for more short-form activities and resources for all age levels? Explore our large library of Hour of Code activities and tutorials!