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It's an exciting time for computer science in South Carolina. To help you stay up-to-date on everything in our state, we've compiled comprehensive answers to your FAQs!

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Inspire Your Teaching

No better way to professionally develop than to join computer science educators from all of the globe for a few days of learning. Join us for CSTA 2020, set for July 11-15, 2020, in Arlington, Virginia!

You're Not Alone

Become a part of a community by and for teachers and unlock access to the tools and resources to help take your teaching practice to the next level. At CSTA, we’re in this together.

Join CSTA

CS is Foundational

The CSTA standards outline the computer science content and practices that every student should learn over their K-12 experience.

Explore the CS standards

Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program

Girls Who Code’s free 2-week Virtual Summer Immersion Program (SIP) is going virtual!

Who is SIP for?
Current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade girls and non-binary students are eligible to apply

What is SIP?

Girls Who Code has hosted an in-person immersion coding program since 2012 in select cities. With the challenges presented by the COVID-19 health crisis, we have elected to move this transformative programming online, regardless of student location. Our modified 2-week virtual program teaches 9th–11th grade girls the computer science skills they need to make an impact in their community, while preparing for a career in tech.

Apply to Girls Who Code’s Virtual Summer Immersion Program for an unforgettable summer experience! During this FREE 2-week virtual program, you'll learn the computer science skills you need to make an impact, get an inside look into the tech field, and join a supportive lifelong sisterhood -- all while being virtually hosted by influential companies, like AT&T, Goldman Sachs, Disney, and more. Current 9th-11th grade girls and non-binary students are eligible to apply. Need-based stipends of up to $300 are available for those who qualify.

Applications are considered on a rolling basis, but classrooms are filling up fast! Apply today at girlswhocode.com/virtualsipform or learn more in a webinar.

Choose from 10 different CS workshops for teachers of all grades and prior-experience levels. Invite your administrator, counselors and district leadership to attend a workshop specifically for them!

CSTA 2020 - Going Virtual

The National CSTA team has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak and the health and safety of our membership is our number one priority. After much consideration, we’ve decided to transition the 2020 CSTA Annual Conference to a virtual conference!

We’ve compiled everything you need to know about the CSTA 2020 transition on our website, which will serve as our hub for the most up-to-date information. Please refer to those FAQs for details on your specific event ticket.

If you’ve previously registered for the conference, received a scholarship, or are a conference presenter or partner please look out for another email from the CSTA team later today with additional information specific to your situation.

While the format may be different, we look forward to a great virtual conference — still created by teachers, for teachers — and can’t wait for you to join us the week of July 13, 2020. Registration will re-open in late April and we’ll be sharing more details with you in the coming weeks.

Be well and thank you for your continued support of CSTA,

Jake Baskin

CSTA Executive Director

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Makeblock mBlock Training

Makeblock has launched their education project, Makeblock STEAM On Board. We aim to help educators all over the world open the door to STEAM education and Computer Science with our top-notch hardware and software solutions.
The first phase of this new program will be 100% online. We know our teachers and parents are in need of easy to implement teaching resources NOW! To assist with distance learning, Makeblock created a digital curriculum that does not require hardware. Meeting CSTA & ISTE standards, we aim to create access to computer science and coding. This program is designed for you, the teacher or parent to join, watch, learn, and then share in the future with your students.
Over the next 8 weeks we will explore a set of activities that focus on developing basic programming skills, design skills and creative problem solving skills.
Join Makeblock and GET ON BOARD with STEAM!
Click the link below to sign up! After registration, you will be able to download your free coding resources!
You will receive follow up information later regarding your local live training webinar schedule.

Java Workshops from Oracle Academy

The Oracle Academy is offering virtual Java Fundamentals courses this summer. Learn more about these great workshops.

EBS Conference • June 22-25, 2020

2020 Education and Business Summit

Registration for the 2020 Education and Business Summit in Greenville is OPEN!

Monday, June 22 through Thursday, June 25!

Interested in presenting a session?

Submit a proposal by March 1st.

http://www.ebsummit.info/submit-a-proposal2.html

Register early by March 31 to receive the best possible registration fee.

http://www.ebsummit.info/registration-for-ebs.html

Visit the 2020 EBS Website for more informaiton.

http://www.ebsummit.info/home.html

Questions - Please contact Jakki Wiseman jwiseman@ed.sc.gov