Professional Development (PD) funds are one of the most powerful tools districts have to strengthen classroom instruction—but many educators don’t realize how flexible these funds can be. Whether you’re looking to boost teacher confidence with coding, bring robotics into your curriculum, or expand hands-on STEAM instruction, Ozobot offers a complete range of PD programs that can be covered by your existing PD budget.
From virtual training to in-person workshops to self-paced online courses, Ozobot’s Professional Development empowers educators to integrate coding and robotics with ease—no coding experience required. And with smart planning, schools can use PD funds to support not only training, but also Classroom Kit bundles that include both robots and PD, unlocking more impact for every dollar.
Below, explore how to make the most of your Professional Development funding and which Ozobot programs best fit your learning goals.
Why Use PD Funds for STEAM and Robotics Training?
As more schools prioritize future-ready skills—computational thinking, problem-solving, creativity, engineering design—districts are finding innovative ways to stretch PD budgets.
Professional Development funds can typically be used for:
- Teacher training, certifications, and skill development
- Instructional materials tied to PD
- Implementation support for new programs or curriculum
- Tools and hardware required to effectively use PD resources
This means that Ozobot Classroom Kits, which bundle robots + hands-on training, qualify as a PD-aligned purchase for many schools.
Educators don’t just walk away knowing how to teach coding—they walk away with robots, lessons, and support that immediately translate into classroom impact.
Ozobot Professional Development Programs
Classroom Kits with Built-In Self-Service PD
Best for: Teachers who want hardware and training in one budget-friendly purchase
Every Ozobot Classroom Kit (Evo or Ari) includes Intro to Color Codes Self-Service Professional Development, a self-paced course that teaches educators everything they need to get started—from understanding Color Codes to implementing their first lessons.
With a Classroom Kit, you get:
- 6, 12 or 18 robots for hands-on student learning
- Curriculum and ready-to-teach lessons
- Self-paced PD included at no additional cost
- A turnkey STEAM solution aligned to core standards
Why this matters for PD funding:
Classroom Kits are one of the smartest ways to stretch PD budgets because they combine hardware + instructional training + curriculum under a single purchase. Schools can use PD funds to equip classrooms and train teachers simultaneously—ideal for districts launching or expanding STEAM programs.
Explore Classroom Kits:
Ozobot Virtual Training
Best for: Grade-level teams, school sites, or district cohorts
Ozobot Virtual Training brings expert-led sessions to your school—no travel required. Choose a topic for groups of educators and customize your session to focus on:
- Color Codes
- Ozobot Blockly
- STEAM integration
- Lesson planning and implementation
You can even add a Train-the-Trainer module, empowering instructional coaches or lead teachers to scale district-wide professional development.
Why educators love it:
Virtual Training delivers immediate, interactive learning with real-time Q&A and hands-on practice.
In-Person Workshops
Best for: Schools launching a new robotics initiative or looking for deeper hands-on training
Ozobot’s In-Person Workshops are fully customizable and designed to make STEAM learning exciting and accessible. Each workshop includes:
- Color Codes + Blockly instruction
- ORA integration options
- Hands-on activities
- Grade-band-aligned content
- Printed materials and take-home resources
- Three hours of follow-up virtual training
In-person PD is ideal for districts wanting a high-energy, collaborative experience that brings teachers together and jumpstarts long-term success. Get a custom quote for in-person PD here.
Self-Service Professional Development (Online, Self-Paced)
Best for: Individual educators, asynchronous learning, or districts needing scalable PD
Self-Service PD gives educators flexible, on-demand training they can complete anytime. Courses include:
- Creative Coding with Color Codes
- Ozobot Blockly Essentials
- Innovating with Ozobot Blockly
- Self-Service PD Bundles for broader skill-building
This format removes scheduling challenges while supporting long-term, continuous STEAM skill development across your district.
How to Get Creative with Your PD Funding
Many schools successfully use PD budgets to cover:
✔ Classroom Kits (robots + curriculum + self-service PD)
Ideal when hardware is required to implement the PD.
✔ Virtual or In-Person PD for teacher teams
Perfect for jumpstarting schoolwide initiatives.
✔ Self-paced PD bundles for districtwide skill development
A cost-effective option for scaling STEAM training.
✔ Train-the-Trainer models
Maximize reach with one PD investment.
✔ Multi-school deployments
Support consistent STEAM learning across campuses.
If your district offers flexibility in how PD dollars are spent, combining hardware + PD is one of the best ways to deliver meaningful, long-lasting improvements to classroom instruction.
Which PD Path Is Right for Your School?
Ozobot offers solutions for every implementation:
For individual classrooms:
Start with a Classroom Kit + included self-service PD.
For grade-level teams:
Choose Virtual Training or Self-Service PD bundles.
For entire schools or districts:
Invest in In-Person Workshops or a Train-the-Trainer pathway.
No matter your goal, Ozobot PD is designed to make STEAM instruction more accessible, more creative, and more confidence-building for educators at all experience levels.
