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To: Computer Science Initiative
From: Andrew Cronk, Computer Science Education Specialist
Date: 6/12/24
Re: Informational Update: Computer Science Opportunities and Celebrations
Dear Partners in Computer Science Education,
Thank you for your continued support to broaden access, participation, and engagement in computer science education! This update includes information about previewing the draft Computer Science Optional Standards, professional development opportunities, and more!
In This Message
- Sign up for a Computer Science Optional Standards Preview Opportunity
- Register for a Computer Science Summer Professional Development for Counselors and Administrators
- Take and share the Pacific NW Computer Science Teach Survey
- Read about Oregon Game Project Challenge (OGPC) on OPB Think Out Loud
Key Dates
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Computer Science Optional Standards:
On Aug 6, 2024 at 2:00pm, ODE will be hosting an engagement session to preview the summer’s work on computer science optional academic content standards. This session will be presented as part of OCSTA’s SuperQuest. Registration is available at https://oregoncsta.org/.
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Computer Science Professional Development for Counselors and Administrators:
CS for Oregon is hosting a CS Equity Workshop for School Leaders during their K12 Computer Science Equity Summit in Bend, Oregon this summer, July 30-31, 2024. At this workshop, administrators, TOSAs, curriculum directors, counselors, and other equity-focused school leaders will gain a deeper understanding of the barriers and opportunities for implementing equitable computer science (CS) education in their schools and districts. To participate, please submit an application.
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Computer Science Survey:
PNW CS Teach is an organization committed to sustaining joyful, equitable pathways into K-12 Computer Science (CS) teaching and they are sponsoring a survey to better understand the experience of computer science teachers. Specifically, they are seeking to better understand what middle and high school CS teachers need from a community of practice in the Pacific Northwest and are looking to hear from those who teach or have taught computing-related courses:
- Introduction to CS
- Exploring Computer Science (ECS)
- Computer Science Principles (CSP)
- Advanced Placement CSA/CSB
- Game design/development
- Robotics, Web Design/Dev, computer programming
- Information Technology
- Cyber Security, Networking
- Short 5-minute survey:
https://uwashington.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0B5Oj4FKqBG5KSO
If you know CS teachers who would be willing to participate in the survey, please pass this link along to your network.
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Computer Science Education in the News:
The Oregon Game Project Challenge was highlighted on Oregon Public Broadcasting - Think Out Loud!
https://www.opb.org/show/thinkoutloud/
Congrats to the many students who participated and thanks to the many volunteers who made it happen! Appreciation to Andrew Scholer from Chemeketa Community College for his efforts organizing the event and sharing with OPB.
Contact Us
- Andrew Cronk, Computer Science Education Specialist: andrew.cronk@ode.oregon.gov
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