National Coding Symposium

The California School for the Blind (CSB) is proud to participate in the 2025 National Coding Symposium, a nationwide initiative that promotes teaching coding principles to blind and low vision students. As part of the symposium, CSB will host our annual Day of Code, bringing coding to life through fun, hands-on activities that spark creativity and problem-solving.

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What is it?

The National Coding Symposium highlights the importance of teaching coding principles to students who are blind or visually impaired, opening pathways to technology, innovation, and future careers. As part of this nationwide celebration, the California School for the Blind is excited to host our annual Day of Code on campus. This event gives students the chance to dive into coding through engaging, accessible activities, whether tackling beginner-friendly challenges, exploring problem-solving strategies, or working together on collaborative projects. On December 9th, 2025, the Coding Symposium will culminate with a celebratory day of virtual programming highlighting accessible coding activities and tools from across the country.

How to Attend

Attendance in the Coding Symposium on December 9th is virtual, and you can join from anywhere at any time.
However, for hands-on fun, experiential learning, and a chance to play with robots and put your mind to the test of a maker challenge, we suggest registering for this year's Day of Code event held on our campus on Thursday, November 20th.

Ready to Join in the fun?

Register for the CSB in-person Day of Code event. Learn more about the in-person CSB Day of Code on November 20th, 2025, by visiting the Day of Code event page.

Register for the virtual National Coding Symposium on December 9th by filling out this registration form .

More Info

Interested in hosting your own Day of Code event and being featured in next year's National Coding Symposium recap, check out CSB's new Day of Code toolkit, a resource meant for educators to design their own coding event from start to finish.