Now that we've gotten the beginning of the school year under our belts, please consider joining us for an hour of community building and resource sharing.
Our tentative agenda includes:
Welcome & Introductions (5-10 min)
Networking Time (5-10 min)
Resource Sharing (10-20 min)
Upcoming Events (5-10 min)
Q & A (5-10 min)
Please register to RSVP so we can get an idea of attendance, but every CSTA Alabama chapter member will receive a calendar invite with a Zoom link as a reminder for the meetup.
Please help us during the 2022 CSTA+ chapter member recruitment drive! The more CSTA+ chapter members we have by Monday, October 31, the more money that comes directly to CSTA Alabama!
Joining CSTA+ now directly supports our chapter as $10 per CSTA+ chapter member goes directly to our chapter for programming and support.
In addition, your CSTA+ membership pays dividends in the form of:
Each year, CSTA Chapters set growth goals based on the Chapter Success Rubric to further the mission of building community and providing PD & support to members. Below are CSTA Alabama's Goals for 22-23:
Goal 1 - Have a virtual community with regular communication (at least monthly) by both Chapter Leaders and members.
Goal 2 - Host at least one meeting or event that addresses equitable teaching practices.
Element 2: Provide PD + Support - Professional Development
Goal 3 - Chapter leadership promptly responds to all CSTA HQ communications and requests, including the annual report. At least one Chapter Leader participates in the annual Chapter Leadership Summit.
Element 3: Establish Operational Foundations - Relationship with HQ
A+ College Ready's Computer Science Fall Conference and Workshop
The A+ College Ready Computer Science Fall Conference/Workshop for middle and high school teachers is designed to strengthen content knowledge and to expand access to instructional strategies and resources for both novice and experienced teachers.
This conference is designed to provide teachers a choice of sessions to deepen their content knowledge, to learn new pedagogical strategies, and to strengthen implementation strategies such as differentiation, assessment, technology infusion, engaging learners, etc. The session options and descriptions are linked here. In addition to high-quality teaching and learning, participants will have the opportunity to network with colleagues from all over the state.
