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ACSE is pleased to announce that we are once again hosting our annual conference!

While we will offer TAS1O/2O sessions focusing on Electronics, Coding, and Design for new teachers, ACSE 2026 will continue to offer sessions for Grade 10-12 Computer Studies and Grade 11-12 Computer Engineering.

The event will draw together educators from secondary and teacher candidates from the Faculties of Education. Anyone involved in supporting coding-specific learning across the curriculum is welcome!

Date:

Saturday March 7, 2026

Cost:

Early Bird: $60
Regular: $85

Location:

St Joan of Arc Catholic High School
1 St Joan of Arc Ave, Maple, ON L6A 1W9

This one-day, in-person event is designed and delivered by teachers, for teachers.

For more information please see the ACSE 2026 Conference website.

We look forward to getting together again and re-connecting with colleagues old and new!

Following the incredible success of our ACSE 2026 Spring conference—where we brought together over 50 passionate educators—we are thrilled to announce that the ACSE Fall 2026 Conference is now accepting proposals.

We are headed back to St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School in Maple, ON, on Saturday, October 17, 2026, for another day of collaboration, resource sharing, and professional growth.

To make this day a success, we need your expertise. Whether you have a tried-and-true classroom project, an innovative pedagogical strategy, or insights into emerging industry trends, we invite you to share them with your peers.

Key Details & Focus Areas

We are looking for workshop sessions (1 hour or 2 hours) tailored to Computer Science and Technological Education teachers (Including TAS) in Ontario. Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:

AI, Computer Science & Software Engineering: Navigating AI tools effectively and ethically in the CS classroom, teaching the fundamentals of neural networks and other AI models
Physical Computing & Engineering: Robotics, electronics, and hands-on design projects.
Specialized CS Pathways: Game Development, CyberSecurity, and Data Analytics.
Pedagogical Strategies: Inclusive course design, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and creative instructional frameworks.

We will be accepting proposals throughout the summer and pulling together a tentative schedule in September.

Submit your topic today and lock in your spot to share some of the amazing resources and ideas that worked well for you in the classroom this past school year.

A special thank you to ICTC for their invaluable support, and to St. Joan of Arc CHS and the York Catholic District School Board for being such incredible hosts for ACSE conferences.

These events are truly built “by teachers, for teachers,” and it wouldn’t be possible without this community.

About ACSE

The Association for Computer Studies Educators (ACSE) of Ontario is a volunteer-run organization that draws its membership from Computing Education communities across the province. The group includes members from: elementary schools, secondary schools, and colleges/universities.

ACSE supports teachers through its conferences and its online moderated discussion group.

How to join ACSE?

There is no fee to join ACSE.

Membership simply requires the completion of a form indicating your role in Computing Education.

Why join ACSE?

ACSE members represents the priorities and interests of secondary school computing educators with the Ontario Ministry of Education and the Ontario College of Teachers on key issues such as:

teacher certification and additional qualifications;
in-service Professional Development (PD) opportunities;
development of curriculum revisions and educator support resources;
ACSE also maintains an active membership within the Ontario Teacher’s Federation (OTF) Curriculum Forum

Our mandate is to provide support for educators and students by:

improving information sharing between: Computer Studies (ICD2O/ICS3C/ICS3U/ICS4C/ICS4U), Computer Technology (TEJ3E, TEJ4E), Computer Engineering Technology (TEJ2O, TEJ3M, TEJ4M) teachers and elementary teachers implementing computing education in their classroom;
facilitating computing education dialogue and information sharing with: colleges/universities, industry partners, and non-profit partners;
supporting the development and sharing of teaching resources.