CSTA Leadership Workshop

CSTA Leadership Workshop

October 5-6, 2012
Baltimore Convention Center | Baltimore, Maryland
Hosted in Partnership with the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) and the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology.

 

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
The CSTA Leadership Workshop is an invitation only gathering of CSTA leadership. The meeting’s goal is to enhance the leadership and advocacy skills of CSTA chapter leaders and members of the CSTA Leadership Cohort. Approximately 35-50 teacher leaders will participate in active sessions intended to enhance their organizational, communication, and leadership skills. The chapter leaders are drawn from the current 36 CSTA local chapters nationally. The Leadership Cohort is made up of two computer science education leaders from each state who are engaged in local advocacy to improve computer science education in K-12. If you would like more information about this workshop please contact us.



AGENDA
*Please note this agenda is subject to change

Friday, October 5, 2012
Start Time End Time Description *Location
7:00 am 8:00 am Registration Open Baltimore Convention Center: Pratt Lobby
7:00 am 8:00 am Continental Breakfast Baltimore Convention Center: Room 337
8:00 am 8:20 am Welcome & Leadership Cohort Update
Presenter: Lissa Clayborn (Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA))		 Baltimore Convention Center: Room 338
8:20 am 8:50 am Chapter Status Update & Introduction to CAP
Presenter: Fran Trees (Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey)		 Baltimore Convention Center: Room 338
9:00 am 9:25 am Networking Activity
Presenter: Lissa Clayborn (Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA))		 Baltimore Convention Center: Room 338
9:30 am 10:20 am Making Policy Reform a Reality
Presenter: Cameron Wilson (Association for Computing Machinery (ACM))		 Baltimore Convention Center: Room 338
10:30 am 11:20 am Breakout Sessions 1:

  1. Building a State Advocacy Timeline
    Presenters: Della Cronin (Washington Partners, LLC), Baker Franke (University of Chicago Lab Schools), and Cameron Wilson (Association for Computing Machinery (ACM))
  2. Creating a Welcoming Chapter
    Presenter: Fran Trees (Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey)
 1. Baltimore Convention Center: Room 3382. Baltimore Convention Center: Room 337
11:30 am 12:20 pm Breakout Sessions 2:

  • Making the Advocacy Site Work for You
    Presenters: Daniel Moix (Arkansas School for Mathematics, Science and the Arts) and Deepa Muralidhar (North Gwinnett High School)
  • Models for Successful Chapter PD & Toolkit
    Presenters: Joanne Barrett (The Out-of-Door Academy), Stephanie Hoeppner (Clermont Northeastern Schools), and Chinma Uche (Greater Hartford Academy of Math and Science)
 1. Baltimore Convention Center: Room 3382. Baltimore Convention Center: Room 337
12:30 pm 1:00 pm Lunch Baltimore Convention Center: Room 337
1:00 pm 2:00 pm Visit Career Fair Baltimore Convention Center: Halls B-C
2:00 pm 3:00 pm Get Your Speech On
Presenters: Stephanie Hoeppner (Clermont Northeastern Schools) and Cameron Wilson (Association for Computing Machinery (ACM))		 Baltimore Convention Center
3:00 pm 3:15 pm Wrap Up Baltimore Convention Center: Room 338
3:15 pm 3:45 pm Break
3:45 pm 6:15 pm K-12 CS Speed Dating (Open to All Conference Attendees) Baltimore Convention Center: Ballroom I
6:00 pm 11:00 pm RockIT Science and Systers 25th Anniversary Celebration
Sponsored by: Google, Microsoft and RSA		 Maryland Science Center

 



ABOUT TRAVEL

Registration for the CSTA Leadership Workshop will be approximately $40 – $50 and includes the entire Grace Hopper Celebration conference. CSTA will provide reimbursement funds for attendees sponsored to attend the event. This typically includes hotel for 2 nights, airfare, ground transportation, mileage or gas up to the amount of the travel award. More details will be provided to attendees.

 



FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Please contact us with questions.