🎉 Free Webinars: CDE Computer Science Connection December Newsletter
Lewis, Pam
UPDATES FROM CDE
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December 9th: AI for Educators: Building Your Why with aiEDU. Click here to join the Zoom Webinar
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December 10th: Utilizing AI for Formative Assessment in K12 with JeffCO's Andrew Gitner. Click here to join the Zoom Webinar
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December 12th: Double sessions!
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December 13th: No sessions
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❄️Winter Series Coming January 2025 - anyone interested in facilitating a session can email Pam Lewis directly.
State of Computer Science - Colorado's Report from Code.org
Code.org's annual K-12 Computer Science Education Report is now available, offering a clear view of each state's progress and opportunities for growth. You are invited to dive into the full report and join our ongoing mission to empower every Colorado student with essential computer science skills. Click here to view full report.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES AROUND THE STATE
Quantum Education in Colorado
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Be a part of QuanTime - Join classrooms across the U.S. and world in dedicating time to a quantum activity. QuanTime engages K-12 learners with activities that introduce students to quantum science, opening opportunities and pathways to quantum careers. Together, we can prepare America’s next generation workforce with the tools to succeed in the industries of the future.
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Join our upcoming Quantum Webinar on December 12th from 4:00 - 5:00 MT to learn more and follow our CDE Quantum Page for news and updates
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AP features including teacher training, educator communities, free student resources, and an end-of-year exam.
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Students with qualifying scores on the end-of-year exam will earn a free voucher for test prep and exam for the related CompTIA industry-recognized credential (IRC).
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Course alignment to Colorado Career and Technical Education pathway
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Colorado teachers who attend the Career Kickstart Summer Institute can qualify for Colorado CTE endorsement (linked here)
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Lewis, Pam
UPDATES FROM CDE
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January 22nd : Durango Educators: Personalizing Learning with AI tools in the K-12 Classroom (Click here to join webinar)
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January 29th: The What, Why, and How of K-12 Cybersecurity and Digital Citizenship with SurfWisely (Click here to join webinar)
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February 19th: Apple This session will not be recorded, so be sure to join us LIVE! (Click here to join webinar)
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Interested in facilitating a Webinar Wednesday session? Email Pam Lewis directly - looking for local educators to present
NEW CDE AI Webpage
CDE recently published a new AI webpage that will serve as a one stop shop for all things AI in Colorado K12. Integrating Artificial Intelligence into K-12 education will involve a wide array of resources, tools and curriculum and this webpage will highlight just a few of these resources. Visit the page to learn more about current resources and upcoming opportunities.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES AROUND THE STATE
Participate in QUANTIME - January 2025
- What: Bowling Night
- Where: Bowlero Cherry Creek, 767 Leetsdale Dr, Denver, CO 80224
- When: Friday, January 24, 2025, at 6:00 PM
- RSVP By: Monday, January 20, 2025 Click here to RSVP.
As this event has a per-person cost, we kindly ask that if your RSVP changes, you notify us as soon as possible by contacting:
- Austin Spreng: austin...@gmail.com
- Anna Otto: anna...@adams12.org
CSTA Leadership Group
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
Student Alliance with The National Cybersecurity Center
By being a part of the Student Alliance with The National Cybersecurity Center, students get to stay up to date on the latest cyber activities and competitions, have access to possible internship opportunities, workshops, and initiatives. Our goal is to get students educated and certified for the work they are doing at school that can translate to something long term. If you're interested in joining the Cyber community, sign up here to be a part of the Student Alliance.
Lewis, Pam
UPDATES FROM CDE
FREE Colorado Virtual AI Summit on March 28th - Register Now!
March 12th : Using AI to Level Up Writing Conferences with Elementary Students (Matt Smith and L , Durango School District) (Join with Zoom here)
March 19th : Jippity
March 26th : Hello World CS
Interested in facilitating a future Webinar Wednesday session or other PD? Email Pam Lewis directly - looking for local educators to present
Celebration! Congratulations to Anna Otto, Computer Science & Online Learning Coordinator at Adams 12 Five Star Schools for being named a 2025 Leader to Learn From by EdWeek!
Congratulations to Anna Otto, Computer Science & Online Learning Coordinator at Adams 12 Five Star Schools for being named a 2025 Leader to Learn From by EdWeek. Click here to read more about this incredible story and access the two articles below.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES AROUND THE STATE
Two Cyber Education Events for MS & HS Educators in Colorado| April 18th
Colorado Cybersecurity Summit for K-12 Educators. UCCS is hosting a one-day summit to address how best to bring cybersecurity into Colorado classrooms. The event will cover key issues that must be addressed, including sourcing cybersecurity curriculum, educating teachers via CDE endorsements to teach cybersecurity in the classroom, and ensuring that your school or district’s IT/tech infrastructure can support the process.
Capture the Flag (CTF) Challenge. If you’re interested in applying what you know about cybersecurity or building your cyber skills in a fun, challenging and hands-on way – or if you just want to see what your students are up to when they play – join your colleagues for an informal Capture the Flag (CTF) Challenge. What is a CTF? A CTF is a cybersecurity competition or training exercise where participants use the provided cybersecurity tools to find corrupt files, vulnerabilities, text strings, and other system issues or weaknesses. Once this hidden information or “flag” is found, participants move on to the next challenge. The more challenges you/your team can crack, the more likely you are to win the CTF! This CTF will be run on EC-Council’s CTF platform – an industry-recognized system that is proven and easy-to-use, for beginners and experienced hackers alike. NOTE: The CTF will follow the Colorado Cybersecurity Summit for K-12 Educators.
Date: Friday, April 18th
Time: 4:30 – 7:00pm
Location: UCCS Kevin W. O’Neil Cybersecurity Center: 3650 N Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs (Room 106A)
To register: Fill out this MSFT Form. A confirmation email will be sent within a week with further details.
Teach Engineering Champions PD opportunity
Rock CS - June 8, 2025|Breckenridge, CO
Last Call to Apply to Present - Deadline is TODAY, March 10th! Presenter Application Form
Rock CS thrives on the passion and expertise of educators like you. If you have an inspiring computer science lesson, project, or strategy to share, seize this final weekend to apply as a presenter in Breckenridge! Presenters enjoy free conference registration and a prime opportunity to connect with fellow CS teachers from across Colorado.
Registration for Rock CS 2025 is now open! Join us in Breckenridge on June 8 for a full day of hands-on learning, networking, and inspiration in computer science education. Register Now* for Rock CS – Early Bird Pricing Ends 4/30!
Technanigans – Exploring the Fun, the Fundamentals, and the Future of Technology- June 3, 2025|Loveland, CO
Call for Presenters and Conference Registrations are open now Are you passionate about the intersection of education and technology? Do you have innovative ideas, research, or best practices to share? We invite educators, technologists, researchers, and thought leaders to present at Technanigans, Thompson School District's inaugural ed tech conference, taking place on June 3 in Loveland, CO. Serving up a day of inspiration and collaboration, this exciting event brings together educators and industry experts to explore the latest innovative trends in educational technology and learning. Learn with our keynote speaker Matt Miller and other EdTech aficionados like you. Submission Details: Proposal Deadline: March 21 |Session Formats: 50-minute Workshops or Panels, 7-minute Lightning Talks, or 45-minute roundtable discussions|Who Should Apply? K-12 & Higher Ed Educators, Researchers, Administrators, and Industry Experts
Research Experiences for HS Teachers and Community College Instructors |Summer 2025 |Colorado School of Mines
Interdisciplinary Additive Manufacturing Research Experience for Teachers (IAM-RET)
MindSpark Learning Code.org Summer Workshop - June 16-20| Lakewood, CO
MindSpark is the Regional Partner for Code.org in Colorado. MindSpark has served over 4,000 K-12 educators in professional learning with Code.org programs. This summer, they are hosting their secondary week-long professional learning in-person! MindSpark is excited to bring together cohorts of educators looking to increase their skills and improve access and opportunities for students in computer science. Click here to learn more and apply today. Workshop Dates: Monday, June 16th - Friday, June 20th (9:00am - 4:00pm daily) Workshop Location: 13949 West Colfax Avenue, Lakewood, Colorado 80401, United States
Code.org is also now offering grant matching opportunities and other grants to increase access and support to districts available through MindSpark. Interested schools and districts would need to meet with MindSpark staff and can sign up to do so on this calendly.
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
Student Alliance with The National Cybersecurity Center
By being a part of the Student Alliance with The National Cybersecurity Center, students get to stay up to date on the latest cyber activities and competitions, have access to possible internship opportunities, workshops, and initiatives. Our goal is to get students educated and certified for the work they are doing at school that can translate to something long term. If you're interested in joining the Cyber community, sign up here to be a part of the Student Alliance.
Registration open for 2025 Mines High School Programming Competition| April 26, Colorado School of Mines
In-Person Competition: We will be hosting an in-person competition for students on 26 April 2025. Students who come in-person will be able to compete for prizes and participate in our opening and closing ceremonies and an optional campus tour. Register your in-person team now at https://mineshspc.com/register
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