CSforALL Summit 2018
Monday, October 8, 2018 - Thursday, October 11, 2018The CSforALL Summit is a multi-day convening focused on rigorous, inclusive and sustainable computer science for all US students. There are audience-specific workshops and events for specific stakeholder groups, and a live-streamed plenary celebration open to all. Due to limited space and participant curation, registration is offered on an invitational basis for a number of the events. Here is an overview of the CSforALL Summit 2018:
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We are excited to partner with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) as they co-locate their inaugural standalone CS event with the CSforALL Summit. This event is designed to serve the “next wave of CS” teachers—educators focused on integrating CS and computational thinking across the curriculum in grades 3-8 through hands-on experiences and workshops. AUDIENCE:
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Working Summit on Computer Science in Out of School Time - Monday, Oct 8 A first-of-its-kind working summit for those integrating CSforALL in afterschool, summer, libraries, museums and other out-of-school time spaces. Invited participants will spend the day developing a shared understanding of CSforALL, learning from promising practices, and creating a blueprint that encompasses next step strategies for public awareness, promising practices, research and evaluation, and public policy. AUDIENCE:
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Research-Practice Partnerships for Computer Science (RPPforCS) Meeting This meeting will work to advance the community of practice around the academic evaluators and researchers actively seeking to study, understand, and report on project efforts and to establish a participant-driven, multi-site research agenda for the field of CS education. AUDIENCE:
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Explore cutting-edge platforms, curriculums, and educational opportunities and network with other professionals! AUDIENCE:
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Opening Reception: CS Education in Out-of-school Time Enjoy hors-d'oeuvres while networking with other summit attendees! AUDIENCE:
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A special opportunity to network over dinner in small groups curated by topics of conversation. AUDIENCE:
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Plenary Session: Hello Detroit Performance: Detroit Arts & Sciences Academy Choir, Directed by Angela Kee
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Plenary Session 1: MINDING THE GAPS CALL TO ACTION: CSforALL Accessibility Pledge
Spotlight: Farther Together – Siegel Family Endowment/CSforALL Partnership
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Plenary Session II: SYSTEMS FOR SUSTAINABILITY Emcee: Marlin Williams, Techtown FEATURED COMMITMENT: Building a CS Blueprint for Detroit Panel: Developing a CSforALL Ecosystem
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Plenary Session III: LEANING FORWARD FEATURED KEYNOTE: Dr. Luis von Ahn, Duolingo Spotlight: Inspiring the Next Generation of Inventors
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Plenary Session IV: EQUITY IN CS FEATURED CONVERSATION: Scouting & Scaling What Works
Spotlight: Rec to Tech Design Challenge Panel: Engaging Underrepresented Youth in CS Education Spotlight Series:
Shoutout: Twitter Robot Vending Machine Project Team Panel: Youth Voices ##
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Closing Keynote: There is a Way - CS, a Tool for Liberation FEATURED PERFORMANCE: Joshua McClendon, Cellist
Closing Remarks: Pedro Torres-Mackie, Chair of the Board, CSforALL ##
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Closing Reception & Musical Performance Join us for food, drinks and networking with other leaders from within the CSforALL community. PERFORMANCE
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Leveling Up State Leadership for CS Education Similar to ECEP annual meetings, where state teams participate in working groups both with their individual teams and with leaders, this state working group meeting will allow a broader group of state leaders to engage with new ideas and advance state strategy. Particular topics of focus will include broadening participation strategies, preservice teacher preparation, school district support, and 2-4 year college pathways. AUDIENCE:
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Expanding Computing Education Pathways (ECEP) State Meetings A series of meetings focused on advancing the work of the ECEP Alliance to affect state-level policy and computing education reforms that seek to align state efforts with the national vision for computer science for all. AUDIENCE:
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Briefing on the Computer Science Education Landscape for Funders An expert briefing for corporate and philanthropic organizations on supporting computer science education through grantmaking and impact investing. Come learn about the national landscape and network with peers! AUDIENCE:
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