Have Questions?

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.

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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

Control Live Robots from Home

Program and control BirdBrain's robots in real-time from anywhere in the world and watch the code come to life!

Learningblade Offers Free Resources

Learning Blade for Remote Learning

Dear SC Educators,

You should have received an email from State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and OCTE Director Angel Malone that was a memo to school leadership announcing that they are providing your school a license to the Learning Blade Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) career awareness system for use with remote learning and beyond.

Learning Blade is a system of interactive online lessons and printable at-home activities for 5th to 9th graders, where students learn about STEM and Computer Science careers while reviewing academics. Students can use over 400 online lessons in 12 human-centered "Missions" or stories to explore these exciting careers.

Questions about Learning Blade can be directed to info@learningblade.com

Thank you.

Free Certification from TestOut

Now that summer is approaching and more and more people are staying home, what plans do you have for your summer? Right now is the perfect time to get trained and certified in IT and MOS, and we can help you, and best of all, right now, it's free.

USA Science & Engineering Festival SciFest All Access

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The USA Science & Engineering Festival announced a new program, SciFest All Access, coming to you virtually this summer! Participants of all ages can engage directly with the Festival’s sponsors and exhibitors to experience 100+ virtual STEM activities! This FREE virtual event will be a graphical depiction of the live Festival to include exhibitor booths, pavilions, and lounges with demonstrations, videos, games, and more.

Record a CTE Lesson for ETV

Be a Part of History!

The SCDE and ETV are looking for CTE teachers who are willing to have their lesson(s) recorded by ETV for broadcast.*

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.