Please Join us for our November Chapter Meeting on Monday, November 7th!
 
We hope that you can join us for our second VIRTUAL meeting of the year on Monday, November 7 from 7-8pm.  We have a lot to share with you!  The meeting will feature information about the upcoming CSTA New England Regional Conference and collaborating with school counselors!
 
Prompt & Perfect Praxis Prep: Get prepped to become CT CS certified (110) with Jamie Lang! Topic: Computing Systems & Networks
 
Chapter Share-Out:  Do you have an awesome CS Ed Week resource to share? During our open floor, we invite you to bring your fun and engaging activities to share with the chapter as we prepare for CS Ed Week (December 5-11)!
 
Please join us!
 
Date & Time: Monday the 7th | 7-8 pm
βœ” Agenda  πŸ“…  Calendar Entry (click me to add me to your calendar!)
Special Guests for a School Counselor Q&A!
How can teachers and school counselors work better together to ensure ALL students can enjoy the beauty and joy of creating with Computer Science and Technology?
Michelle B. Catucci
School Counseling Department Chairperson
Cheshire High School
CSCA Executive Director
 Jill Vollmers

Opportunities for YOU!

 
The main event is on November 12th, 2022 and this year we are hosted by the University of Massachusetts at Amherst College of Education.   A book club will lead up to the big event with social activities the evening of November 11th, 2022.  The main conference will begin with our keynote speaker at 10am on November 12th, 2022, and a variety of workshops will run until 5:15pm.  Our theme is CS for Social Good.  Registration and request for proposals are now open, don't miss out on early-bird pricing! CSTA-Plus members will receive a special gift on arrival.
πŸ“…Our Meeting CalendarπŸ“…
 
This year our themes are all about building community, offering relevant professional development, and uplifting our educators.  Each meeting will have time for the Computer Science Praxis preparation, opportunities for members to share best practices, and more!  Take a look below at a VERY brief view of what we've put together.  
 
If you know of a great curriculum/vendor/resource you think we should highlight during a meeting, please send that our way.
 
Date & Time: Monday the 7th | 7-8 pm
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Praxis Subject Area:  Computing Systems & Networks
 
Date & Time: Monday the 6th | 7-8 pm
βœ” Agenda  πŸ“…  Calendar Entry (click me to add me to your calendar!)
Praxis Subject Area:  Programming
 
Date & Time: Monday the 6th | 7-8 pm
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Praxis Subject Area:  Impacts of Computing
 
April Chapter Meeting In-Person, location TBD
Date & Time: Thursday the 6th | 6-7 pm
βœ” Agenda  πŸ“…  Calendar Entry (click me to add me to your calendar!)
 
Date & Time: Monday the 8th | 7-8 pm
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Praxis Subject Area:  Computing Systems & Networks
Upcoming Events
Cognizant's Industry Insights Event
Nov 01, 2022
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
 
November Chapter Meeting
VIRTUAL
Nov 07, 2022
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
 
CSTA New England Conference
UMass Amherst
Nov 11, 2022 5:00 PM -
Nov 12, 2022 5:30 PM
 
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Remember, your Connecticut Computer Science Teacher's Association loves you! Thanks for everything you do!
 
Your Board from this year's CSTA National Conference: 
From Left to Right (President Christopher Kerr, Vice President Jackie Corricelli, Secretary Jamie Lang, Treasurer Karen Abbey)