Build a Data & AI Mindset in Your Classroom
Empower yourself with hands-on professional development workshops and curriculum-ready tools to integrate AI and data thinking across all subjects—and inspire the next generation of problem-solvers.
View WorkshopsBuild AI & Data Literacy
Join hands-on professional development workshops that equip you with practical tools, lesson plans, and strategies to integrate AI and data thinking across all subjects.
Connect Students to Opportunities
Nominate your students for research programs and help them gain 50% discount. Email info@diyaresearch.org with student details, why they would benefit, and why they need financial assistance.
Access Ready-to-Use Resources
Get early access to DIYA Ed Portal—a collection of pre-created, curriculum-aligned lesson plans across subjects. Email info@diyaresearch.org to request early access.
Integrating AI & Data Into Your Classroom
All our workshops are designed to empower educators—across all subject areas—to build foundational knowledge in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science, and to apply it meaningfully in their teaching practice.
What You'll Gain
- ✓ Demystify AI fundamentals and commonly used concepts in AI & machine learning (ML) models
- ✓ Real-world case studies that highlight the impact of AI across industries and society
- ✓ Hands-on experience working with public datasets to analyze and visualize data
- ✓ Practical strategies for weaving data thinking into any subject or curriculum
- ✓ Capstone project where you apply data and AI concepts to a topic you already teach
By the end of the workshop, you'll walk away with classroom-ready tools, fresh ideas, and the confidence to lead your students into a data-driven world.
Workshops for Educators
Empowering educators across subjects to integrate AI & data thinking in the classroom through hands-on, story-driven, and curriculum-ready workshops.
Bringing Data & AI into Your Classroom & Lesson Plans
Format: 3 sessions | 1.5 hours each
Audience: Middle & high school STEM educators (Grades 6-12)
Prerequisites: No technical background required
Transform your teaching practice with a comprehensive introduction to data science and AI integration. Across three interactive sessions, you'll explore foundational concepts using CODAP, master data analysis with Tableau, and discover Python-based classroom tools. Each session includes subject-specific lesson plans—from Physics to Chemistry to Biology—that you can immediately adapt. Through hands-on activities and collaborative design work, you'll create your own data-driven lessons and leave with classroom-ready materials that bring AI thinking into any STEM curriculum.
Deep Dive into CODAP & Tableau
Format: 1 session | 1.5 hours | Hands-on
Audience: Educators across all subjects
Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy
Unlock the power of visual storytelling with data using two industry-leading platforms. Learn to use CODAP (Common Online Data Analysis Platform) for exploratory data analysis and Tableau for creating compelling visualizations that captivate students. This intensive hands-on workshop guides you through real classroom scenarios, showing how to transform raw data into meaningful insights across any subject area. Perfect for educators who want to make data accessible and exciting, you'll leave with practical techniques to engage students in analytical thinking and evidence-based reasoning.
Deep Dive into Python Libraries
Format: 1 session | 1.5 hours | Hands-on
Audience: Educators with basic Python knowledge
Prerequisites: Familiarity with Python basics
Take your Python skills to the classroom level with practical applications of Pandas and Matplotlib for data exploration and visualization. This focused workshop empowers educators to guide students from passive data consumers to active data creators. Through hands-on coding exercises with real-world datasets, you'll master essential techniques for cleaning, analyzing, and visualizing data—skills you can immediately transfer to student projects. Ideal for educators ready to bring authentic computational thinking into their curriculum, you'll gain confidence teaching data science fundamentals that prepare students for future careers.
Past Workshops
Explore our previous professional development workshops and see how we've empowered educators nationwide.
September 13, 2025
Empowering Educators with AI & Data Thinking
In partnership with TreeLearning, DIYA Research hosted a hands-on workshop designed to help educators bring data and AI thinking into their classrooms—across subjects and grade levels. Participants explored real-world examples, engaged in thoughtful debates on AI ethics, and discovered how to turn everyday classroom content into data-rich learning experiences. This workshop is part of our ongoing mission to support schools in building a future-ready, data-literate generation—starting with the educators.
August 5 & 6, 2025
CSTA NJ CSPD Week: AI & Data Science for Educators
As part of CSTA NJ CSPD Week, DIYA Research led a hands-on, two-day professional development workshop focused on integrating AI and Data Science into classroom teaching. The session included real-world case studies, interactive data visualizations using Tableau, and beginner-friendly coding with Python, Pandas, and Seaborn.
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June 1, 2025
UIUC Sponsored PD Workshop for Educators
Educators across the country participated in an interactive online session to explore how AI and data science can enhance learning. This PD workshop was sponsored by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and National Science Foundation. Key Takeaways: Interactive sessions, case studies using real-world datasets, talks & demos by experts. Teachers participated in a hands-on project, applying the learnings from the session on a dataset to uncover valuable insights.
October 19, 2024
In-Person Workshop at Princeton University
Educators gathered for a full-day session focused on applying AI and data science in education through interactive discussions and collaborative activities. Key Takeaways: Hands-on learning, real-world datasets, peer collaboration, expert-led demos. Participants explored practical strategies to bring data science into the classroom effectively.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a cost to attend the professional development workshops? +
Most of our professional development workshops are offered free or at a minimal cost to educators. We believe in making high-quality AI and data science education accessible to all teachers. For workshops with fees, we offer group discounts for schools and districts. Contact us at info@diyaresearch.org for specific pricing and funding assistance options.
Do I need technical or coding experience to attend workshops? +
No! Most of our workshops are designed for educators with no technical background. We start with fundamentals and provide step-by-step guidance. If a workshop requires prior knowledge (like Python basics), it will be clearly stated in the prerequisites. We offer a progression of workshops so you can build skills over time at your own pace.
Can I integrate AI and data concepts if I teach non-STEM subjects? +
Absolutely! Our workshops are designed for educators across all subject areas. Data thinking and AI concepts can be integrated into English (analyzing literature datasets), Social Studies (historical data patterns), Arts (data visualization), Health (public health data), and more. We provide subject-specific examples and help you design lesson plans tailored to your curriculum. AI and data literacy are universal skills that enhance any subject.
What is the DIYA Ed Portal and when will it be available? +
The DIYA Ed Portal is our upcoming platform featuring pre-created, curriculum-aligned lesson plans that integrate AI and data thinking across various subjects. Each lesson plan includes learning objectives, step-by-step instructions, datasets, and assessment rubrics. The portal will be released soon. To request early access and be among the first educators to use these resources, email info@diyaresearch.org with your name, school, and subjects taught.
Do DIYA workshops provide professional development credits or certificates? +
Yes! Upon completing a workshop, you'll receive a certificate of completion documenting the hours and content covered. Many schools and districts accept these certificates for professional development credit. We can also provide detailed workshop agendas and learning outcomes documentation if your district requires additional information for PD credit approval. Contact us if you need specific documentation.
Can DIYA partner with my school or district for custom workshops? +
Yes! We offer customized professional development workshops tailored to your school or district's specific needs, curriculum goals, and teacher skill levels. We can conduct in-person or virtual sessions and work with your administration to design a program that fits your schedule and budget. We've partnered with schools across the country to build data and AI literacy. Email info@diyaresearch.org to discuss partnership opportunities.
How do I nominate a student for DIYA programs and financial assistance? +
To nominate a student and request the 50% discount, email info@diyaresearch.org with: (1) student's name and grade level, (2) why you believe they would benefit from the program, (3) why they need financial assistance, and (4) your contact information. We review nominations on a rolling basis and will work with you to support deserving students who might not otherwise have access to these opportunities.
What format are the workshops and how do I participate? +
Our workshops are offered virtually via live online sessions. Each workshop includes interactive demonstrations, hands-on activities, and collaborative discussions. You'll receive a registration link with Zoom details and any required materials before the session. All workshops are designed to be practical and immediately applicable to your classroom.
What is the time commitment for attending a workshop? +
Workshop durations vary by format. Our single-session workshops are 1.5 hours each, while our comprehensive multi-session workshops consist of 3 sessions of 1.5 hours each, typically held over consecutive weeks. All sessions are scheduled during educator-friendly times (evenings or weekends). You'll also receive resources and lesson plans to review at your own pace after the workshop.
What support do I receive after completing a workshop? +
After completing a workshop, you'll receive all presentation materials, lesson plan templates, dataset links, and step-by-step guides. You'll also join our educator network where you can ask questions, share ideas, and collaborate with other teachers. We provide ongoing support via email and periodic check-ins. Additionally, you'll be notified about advanced workshops and new resources as they become available.
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