Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) is an annual call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity in computer science education, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field. Click here to learn more about CSEdWeek
 
CSTA-Arizona and the SciTech Institute are expanding this event to offer workshops and resources for both students & teachers to participate in throughout December. Check back here often to see the most up-to-date list of resources & events during this month.

Workshops & Events for Students

Check the gallery of events below for virtual activities you & your students can participate in as part of CS Education Month. Teachers who support class participation in a CSEd Week event could be eligible for prizes - see below for details!

Daily Themed Activities

We've curated a list of activities students & classrooms can participate in based on daily themes.
If you have an activity you'd like to contribute to this list, please fill out this form
Workshops & Events

Teacher Summit

We are hosting a 1-day teacher summit to help support teachers who would like to offer a Computer Science or Computational Thinking activity as part of their classroom in December. Teachers from all backgrounds are welcome, even if this may be your first time introducing computer science to your classrooms. 
 

Raffles & Prizes!

Any teacher who
(1) Attends our teacher summit
(2) Uses social media to post about their class participating in a CSEd Week activity 
 
Will be entered into a raffle to win a $50 Amazon Gift card. We have 30 gift cards available for teachers. Big thanks to Mister Car Wash for sponsoring this opportunity!
 
CSTA-AZ News & Events
Attend a CSTA-Arizona Meetup!
Attend a CSTA-Arizona Meetup!
CSTA-Arizona meetups have started again for the 2023-2024 school year! Check our events page to see the full schedule, or register for one of the events coming soon!
We've also added several partner events and virtual events to our CSTA-Arizona events page. Check out all of the ways to get connected to CS Education in Arizona and expand your own CS knowledge!
Workshop for Native Elementary Teachers
Workshop for Native Elementary Teachers
Are you a Native American teacher who works with Native American students? Interested in learning about how to introduce your students to computer science?
 
Join us for a workshop for 3rd-5th grade teachers. You will join teachers from Flagstaff Unified School District in a knowledge exchange aimed at enhancing and creating computer science curriculum that is culturally responsive to Native American students. At the end of the workshop series, you will have developed a 30-60 minute computer science  lesson for your students that is aligned with CSTA learning standards for grades 3-5. Participants will receive a complimentary CSTA+ membership and a stipend!
 
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Start a Girls Who Code Club!
Start a Girls Who Code Club!

Inspire Coders of Tomorrow with Free Clubs Today. Girls Who Code Clubs for 3rd -12th graders:

  • Are completely free for students and schools.
  • Are split into two models, a book club model with computational thinking concepts for 3rd-5th graders and a coding club model for 6th-12th graders.
  • Are Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) standards-aligned.
  • Do NOT require any prior coding experience by the students or the facilitator.
  • Create a girls-supportive environment that welcomes students of any gender.
  • Provide a flexible curriculum with training and resources from our team.

Clubs really helped create a special place for my members to gain confidence and explore a new skill in a safe and supportive environment.  - Soni B., Clubs Facilitator

Sign up today: HQ | Sign up (girlswhocode.com)

Micro:bit Training - Equip Your Genius
Micro:bit Training - Equip Your Genius
The University of Arizona Data Sciences Academy, in partnership with CSTA-Arizona, is excited to announce the Equip Your Genius: Parallax Training in Micro:bit event happening Sunday, December 3rd starting at 11am. We will convene at the University of Arizona main campus.
 
This event is primarily for K-14 classroom teachers of any discipline. We will focus on how to use the micro:bit device - a small physical device with buttons and an grid of LEDs - in a variety of contexts and subject areas. You do not need to already have a device to participate.
 
Please register by November 19th to secure your spot! Click here to learn more and register!

Professional Development Funding

Schools & Districts bringing new Computer Science course offerings within the next 2 years are eligible to apply for the Department of Education CSPD Fund. These funds can be used exclusively for professional development, including supporting teachers to attend future Computer Science professional development.
 

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Computer Science Endorsement

Professional Development credits are eligible to count for the Arizona Computer Science Endorsement, which can be used to certify a teacher as qualified to teach Computer Science

K-8 Endorsement

6-12 Endorsement

Credit Hour Justification Sheet

Thank You To Our Partners!