Computer Science is My Superpower
Stephen Parsons may just be a superhero. He may not be able to fly or have x-ray vision (or does he?), but he certainly has been able to manipulate time to its maximum benefit.
News
Charter Computer Science Expansion Awards
January 29, 2019 - Fayette County Public Schools was recognized by Charter Communications and AdvanceKentucky for their commitment to the expansion of computer science throughout the district at the Academies at Bryan Station in Lexington on January 15, 2019. Ten (10) Computer Science teachers were recognized for their commitment to offering computer science courses in their schools by participating in the AdvanceKentucky Professional Learning Program, in cooperation with Code.org. The teachers will receive a $300 cash award and a certificate.
Apply Now for 2019-20 Professional Learning Program
Applications for the 2019-20 school year are now open for the AdvanceKentucky Professional Learning Program, in cooperation with Code.org. This year-long program prepares and supports first-year teachers of Computer Science Discoveries (grades 6-10) and Computer Science Principles (grades 9-12). Click here for more information and to apply or contact Monique M. Rice at mrice@kstc.com if you have any questions.
One Woman's CS Journey
Xinkun Nie: Grew up in China, and came to Cynthiana, Kentucky as an exchange student in her junior year of high school.
Cohort 11 Announcement
Five schools join AdvanceKentucky in 2018-19 to participate in the 11th cohort of the College Readiness Program, a program designed to dramatically increase access to and success in Advanced Placement math, science, and English courses.
Code.org Administrator and Counselor Workshop
AdvanceKentucky, the Code.org Regional Partner in Kentucky, is hosting a Administrator and Counselor Workshop on Saturday, February 24, 2018, 9:00a-12:00p at Frederick Douglass High School in Lexington, Kentucky. The goals of this workshop are:
Kentucky Computer Science Initiative Applications Now Open
In the Commissioner's Monday Message to stakeholders on 1/29/2018, he announced that applications for Cohort 2 of the KDE Computer Science Initiative are now open. The application links are listed below:
For Kentucky school districts: Click here to apply
For Kentucky Area Technology Centers: Click here to apply