Computer Science STARS Project
Project Abstract
The three-year Region VII Computer Science STARS: Supporting Teachers Application, Recognition, and Skills for Computer Science Education Project is funded through the Advancing Computer Science Education grants through the Virginia Department of Education. It is designed to build and expand upon regional expertise in Computer Science to aid in the implementation of the Virginia Department of Education’s Computer Science Standards of Learning. The grant will offer multiple opportunities for professional development in Computer Science including several targeted workshops, conferences, and coursework to PK-12 teachers from across Region VII.
Workshops
These hands-on learning workshops will help teachers feel more confident to implement the CS standards of learning.
Workshops have been rescheduled for Spring 2021.
Region VII Stars Challenge
Postponed until Spring 2021!
CS SuperStars Summit
Rescheduled for April 10, 2021, at the SWVA Higher Education Center.
UVA Wise Will Offer Computer Science Coursework
Learn more about the courses needed to add the computer science endorsement.
Lead LEA:
Norton City Public Schools
Project Directors:
- Adrienne Hood, Executive Director, SWVA Public Education Consortium, ap2g@uvawise.edu or 276-328-0325
- Heather Askea, Instructional Technology Coordinator, UVA Wise Center for Teaching Excellence, hlb6t@uvawise.edu or 866-212-8704
