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$4 Million Federal Education, Innovation & Research (EIR) Early-Phase Grant awarded to SSDA to co-design a model to implement K-12 CS pathways with rural CA schools, districts and county offices of education  

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Computer science provides the youth of today with the skills and knowledge they will need for tomorrow’s jobs. Yet, rural school districts lack access to computer science education. CS4NorCal, a project serving over 100 schools in Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta and Siskiyou counties, promotes equitable access for these districts. 

Since June 2021, CS4NorCal has provided professional learning resources and built capacity and partnerships in support of new computer science pathways. We’ve learned that by working together, a community of passionate and determined people can do GREAT things on behalf of their students.

Click here to access the Interactive Implementation Dashboard to learn how some small school districts are offering CS education.

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Interactive Implementation Dashboard

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Upcoming Events

Spring 2025
Regional Orientation Workshops - March, April and May

Summer 2025
Elementary Workshops

June 23-25th
CSPD Week for 6th-12th Grade Educators in Anaheim, California

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CS Workshops sponsored by the CDE Foundation & Seasons of CS

Learn more about CS4NorCal:

Listen to the podcast episode that features CS4NorCal talking about Computer Science Curriculum in Rural Places on The Rural Voice Official Podcast of the National Rural Education Association (NREA)

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Watch the webinar that features CS4NorCal and our CS Champion, Tanja Ramming of Advancing Modoc, talking to learn about Engaging your Community in STEM Education.
- sponsored by the Education Innovation and Research office of the federal Department of Education

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Contact CS4NorCal:

CS4NorCal Co-Director and Regional Ambassador, available for in-person visits:
Karen Mix, karen@cs4norcal.org

For information on the research study and evaluation process, contact the UC Davis Director of Research and Evaluation:
Robin Martin, romartin@ucdavis.edu

For information on the professional learning model and CS content, contact the Sacramento County Office of Education Director of CS and Distance Learning:
Jared Amalong, jamalong@scoe.net

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