Here are a few important things we wanted to share with you!
Hello again from your faithful CT CSTA leadership!  Quick reminder for our first virtual chapter meeting THIS MONDAY at 5PM!  View below for the exciting things we've planned for you!
THIS MONDAY!  September 14th Chapter Meeting 
(We've gone virtual for 2020-2021!)
Our next Chapter meeting is:
September 14, 2020 - 5:00PM - 7:00PM
 
View our Agenda!
Location:  Virtual!  Check the Agenda for invite links.
 
Guests include:  Jennifer Michalek from the CT Department of Education & A member from CCSU 
Guest Presenter: Jennifer Michalek from CSDE!
 
Jennifer Michalek will provide us an update on the progress of legitimizing Computer Science education at the State level including certification!
Guest Hosts:  Central Connecticut State University
 
CCSU will talk to us about their progress in preparing professionals to lead the computer science classroom.
Guest Presenter:  NCWIT
 
What can the National Center for Women in Technology do for you and the womxn of your classroom?  Find out as they share the goings on with their organization.  Believe us, it's good stuff!
 
Don't forget the Aspiration awards are now OPEN.  What better way to empower and acknowledge the young womxn of your classroom!
This year's Virtual Meeting Schedule
(Register here and add them to your calendars!)
 

September 14, 2020 - Guest Host CCSU & Guest Presenter Jennifer Michalek

November 9th, 2020 - Guest Host SCSU & more!

February 8th, 2021 - Guest Host Quinnipiac University & more!

April 12th, 2021 - Sacred Heart University & more!

May 10th, 2021 - UCONN!

 
Answer the call!  Get Involved with Connecticut CSTA for the 2020-2021 School year!
Run for office!
 
ALL Board positions are open for the 2020-2021 academic year!  Being an officer gives you a greater opportunity to affect positive change in our state.  Each position is unique and offers different ways for you to contribute. 
 
Review the job descriptions linked below.  Elections are typically held between the September and November chapter meetings, with results being announced at the November meeting.
Interested in championing characters in Chonneticut?  Contact Brad Kjell!
Is a Board position too much of a commitment right now?  Try an Advisor Position such as Social Media Advisor
 

Perhaps a Board position is too much of a commitment!  (It's not!)  We are also looking for members of our community passionate in their grade band to help us uplift CS education in their world!

This person is responsible for advocating for the success of their respective grade band & moderating their respective grade band Group here on the CT CSTA website!

  • Help bring in relevant PD!
  • View the Grade Band Advisor job description here!

We have positions open for:

  • Middle Schools (6, 7-8) - 1x Representative 
  • Higher Education (Undergraduate) - 1x Representative
  • Social Media Advisor
Want to run an Advisor position with a friend?  Go for it!  As we know from our Pair Programming, "Two heads are better than one!"
 

Interested in being an Awesome Advisor?  Contact Brad Kjell!

Get connected with our Conference initiatives!
CS4CT Conference registration is OPEN!
 

Save the date for Friday, October 2nd

Connecticut's premiere Computer Science education summit has arrived for 2020!

Visit the website for more information!

Register here!

CSTA New England Regional Conference information.
 

Save the date for Saturday, October 24th

We're focusing on the theme of "Equitable Remote Learning"

Visit the website for more information!

Remember, your Connecticut Computer Science Teacher's association loves you!