Mission:

Computing is everywhere in our modern lives. It is driving commerce and job creation, innovation in numerous other fields of science, and changing our daily lives. The discipline of computer science underpins these technological advances. It is critical that K-12 students gain the skills and knowledge that come from studying computer science, however, in Northern Virginia, like many other areas of the country, K-12 computer science is marginalized and students have little access to courses in this area.

To address this challenge this group of individuals committed to forming a chapter for the Computer Science Teachers Association, a globally recognized organization representing K-12 educators, to build a community of expertise, advocates and support to strengthen K-12 computer science education in Northern Virginia.

Friday, September 28, 2012

Additional Updates - Sept. 28

Aspirations in Computing Awards - have your girls apply  - it's a great experience for them and a wonderful community to become a part of!  http://ww2.ncwit.org/award/award.index.php

CS4HS in Virginia - this is a Google sponsored workshop run by Virginia Tech (at their Northern Virginia location) Oct. 26-27.  High school teachers, check it out: http://highschool.cs.vt.edu/

 


Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Fall Update - Sept. 27, 2012

We had a great meeting on Sept. 15 - please check the minutes. 

We have some great opportunities coming up in the near future - read more below:

VA CSTA Workshop - Sept. 28 in Richmond.  http://vacsta.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/csta_brochure.pdf

Bootstrap Workshop - Oct. 20 at GMU. http://bit.ly/bootstrapNV

Apps4VA Competition - ongoing this fall. www.apps4v.org

Virginia Governor's Cup Competition focused on a Cyber Challenge - register by Oct. 15. www.technology.virginia.gov/CyberChallenge/index.cfm