2023 Pennsylvania Computer Science For All Summit
Session Dates
Wednesday June 14, 2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Webinar
Thursday June 15, 2023 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM - Webinar
Closed
The Sixth Annual Pennsylvania Computer Science for All (CSforAllPA) Summit theme will be All Together Now, representing core tenants of CSinPA: There’s a seat for everyone, we’re stronger together, and we must celebrate our progress while forging ahead. Throughout the CSforAllPA Summit educators, leaders, and stakeholders have the opportunity to share, discuss, and collaboratively develop tools, resources, and practices for CS learning experiences. The Summit specifically focuses on equitably serving historically under-served populations including students with disabilities, English Learners, and females.
Objectives
Participants will:
- Identify goals and initiatives for CS education in Pennsylvania, set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
- Identify key practices for K-12 CS education that can be transferred into the PA workforce.
- Explore foundational CS concepts and practices through sample instructional activities.
- Discuss strategies for recruiting and retaining students in CS, especially students in identified underrepresented populations.
- Demonstrate new resources or strategies for provide equitable access to current CS programs.
Target Audience
District Administrators, Principals, School Counselors, School Librarians, K-12 General Ed, Special Education and English Language Learner teachers, anyone interested in K-12 Computer Science in Pennsylvania
Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this event. Contact: Sadie Hetrick, at 717-901-2273, or
shetrick@pattan.net.