CS Education: A few offerings in depth Erin Mindell Cannon, Education Program Manager May 13, 2016

CS4HS Teacher PD addresses the need for teacher professional development in a given area by providing funding to universities and educational non-profits for the development and execution of rigorous CS teacher professional development. Created in 2008, CS4HS continuously evolves to incorporate the latest research and address major gaps in new and continuing teacher education with a focus on scalability. 2016 programs are in person, online, and blended models that have a new or established Community of Practice (COP) for continued engagement. Created in 2008...APCS Course

20,000 teachers trained, 1 million students impacted YOU CAN: Learn about 2016 CS4HS opportunities at: http://cs4hs.com/current-programs/ including the one at Rutgers YOU CAN: Find out more about the program at www.cs4hs.com YOU CAN: Apply for 2017 funding in the fall of this year.

Applied Computer Science with Android is a Google initiative to help university students understand and apply computer science concepts using the Android platform. Created for university students at the junior and senior level, this flipped classroom boot camp gives students hands-on coding experience. Focusing on Data Structures and Algorithms, content is fully developed and delivered by Google Engineers in partnership with university educators.

Currently running in pilot mode by invitation only YOU CAN: Find out more at cswithandroid.withgoogle.com YOU CAN: Use or share free and accessible materials from the course. YOU CAN: Bring ACS to your campus or be considered as a facilitator by reaching out to the team via email.

igniteCS is a Google initiative that supports groups of college students who want to make a difference in their local communities through computer science mentoring. Created to address retention issues of women and other underrepresented groups, igniteCS provides funding of up to $10,000, resources, support, and industry mentors. Eligibility requirements include: At least 5 undergraduate students Connection to women in computer science student group CS/CT mentoring component Local faculty advisor Ongoing mentorship (more than a one time event)

Will begin accepting applications for 2016-2017 in the fall. YOU CAN: Visit our website at g.co/igniteCS for more information. YOU CAN: Let students know about the opportunity and volunteer to be a faculty advisor. YOU CAN: Encourage interested students to start designing their outreach plan now. We are available to help with program design, suggested materials, and how to get started; email us to begin the discussion.

Other resources g.co/exploringCT https://www.engage-csedu.org/

Google CS Education website