Welcome and Opening Remarks
James D Anderson - Dean, College of Education, University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign
Bill Jackson - Interim Executive Director, Discovery Partners Institute
Opening Keynote
Hadi Partovi - Founder of Code.org and creator of the global Hour of Code campaign talks about the importance of teaching computer science as part of the core academic
curriculum in grades K-12, approaches to diversity in computer science, and implementation challenges in schools.
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Closing Keynote
Jessie "Chuy" Chavez - Senior Software Engineer / Manager, Google
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CS + Disciplines
Building an Illinois workforce for the 21st century and addressing our state’s most pressing challenges requires us to think critically about what knowledge and experiences need to be afforded to our students. This panel will explore a discussion on the integration of computer science within fields such as healthcare, agriculture and science/engineering. Providing deeper insights into how computer science is applied to grand challenges and real-world problems. Our goal for this panel is to provide concrete examples of the interdisciplinary nature of CS+Disciplines and identify the critical skills needed.
Moderator: Meridith Bruozas – Education Programs and Outreach Manager, Argonne National Laboratory
Speakers:
Elhan Erzos – Assistant Director of Educational Programs, Center for
Digital Agriculture, University of Illinois
Jini Ramprakash – Deputy Division Director, Argonne National Laboratory
Rick Stevens – Associate Laboratory Director for Computing, Environment and Life Sciences, Argonne National Laboratory
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Equitable and Effective CS Education
Effectively teaching computer science in a K-12 setting and preparing students for the many careers that now require computer science is still a new enterprise. Research is needed on many topics such as what to teach, how to teach it, when to teach it, and how to evaluate and improve teaching. This panel will highlight current research on K-12 CS education from CS Education contexts across the country.
Moderator: Colleen Lewis – Assistant Professor, Computer Science Department, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign
Speakers:
Paul Bruno – Assistant Professor, Education Policy, Organization
and Leadership, College of Education, University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign
Leigh Ann DeLyser – Co-Founder and Executive Director, CSforAll
Allison Scott – Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation, Kapor Center
Sepehr Vakil - Assistant Professor of Learning Sciences, School of Education and Social Policy, Northwestern
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Achieving equity in computer science involves increasing access to CS courses as well as using creativity and innovation to provide equitable opportunities for all. All students must have access to a quality computer science education. This panel described best practices and discusses strategies and metrics that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Moderator: Marlo Barnett, Vice President, CS4IL
Speakers
Bernice Billups – Senior Manager, Boeing Global Engagement
Sylvia Celedon - Pattichis - Professor and Senior Associate Dean, College
of Education University of New Mexico
Charity Freeman – CS Teacher, Lane Tech College Prep High School, CSTA Equity Fellow
Jackie Smalls - Chief Programs Officer, Code.org
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Out of School CS Education Opportunities
It is critical, especially in communities with limited capacity to offer CS courses in a formal school setting, that students are able to access computer science learning opportunities in an out of school setting. It is important that these opportunities offer a broad range of experiences at both introductory and advanced levels. This panel will discuss four out of school programs including the content, age-range, goals, and implementation of the programs.
Moderator: Brian Bates, Director of Professional Learning, Learning Technology Centers of Illinois
Speakers:
Adam Pletcher, Head Coach Ctrl-Z Robotic Club, Tools Programmer, Deep Silver Volition
Leanna Prater - Solution Engineer at LEGO® Education
Sharon Rossmark – CEO, Women and Drones
Kibret Yebetit – Manager, Community Partnerships & Outreach, Girls Who Code
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Best Practices in Computer Science Education: Examples from Other States
There are numerous pathways to achieving Computer Science for All at the state level. Teacher licensure, curricular requirements, funding, and issues of access and equity all present challenges that are unique to each state, city, and school district. Panelists will discuss hurdles faced, strategies used, and lessons learned in a variety of states and contexts.
Moderator: Gabrielle Allen, Associate Dean for Research, College of Education, University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign
Speakers:
Mayra Bachrach – Research Consultant,
Kean University
Cindi Chang – Programs Professional for Computer Science and STEM programs, Nevada Department of Education
Marie desJardins – Dean, College of Organizational, Computational, and Information Sciences, Simmons University
Suresh Muknahallipatna – Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Wyoming
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Pathways to Implementing Computer Science in Schools
Providing computer science courses and opportunities for students can be accomplished through a variety of different approaches each requiring different levels of resources and teacher expertise. This panel will explore a few of these approaches including pathways to attaining a computer science endorsement at each grade band, dual enrollment / dual credit partnerships with community colleges, industry partnerships providing course materials and mentorship, and how to make use of the plethora of free computer science curricula and the barrier to entry for each program. Panelists will discuss how to plan and implement each strategy.
Moderator: Mark Harris, Director of External Engagements and Partnerships, Discovery Partners Institute
Speakers:
Peter Dzubay – Lead Program Manager, Great Lakes, TEALS / Microsoft Philanthropies
Nick Elder – Director of the Education for Employment System #330, Parkland Community College
Emily Fox – Director, Educator Effectiveness, Illinois State Board of Education
Bryan Hartman – Computer Science Teacher, Monticello
CUSD #25
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Computer Science Education in Illinois: A Needs Assessment
Achieving computer science for all students in Illinois requires intentional planning, policy, and allocation of resources. This panel will discuss what is needed in terms of infrastructure, education policies, and State Board of Education supports as well as lessons learned and best practices from the Chicago efforts towards CS for All.
Moderator: Kandace Turner - Associate Director for Public Engagement at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Speakers:
Carol Ammons – Illinois State Representative
Mary
Reynolds – Group CIO for Education, Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology
Troy Williams, Computer Science Department, Chicago Public Schools
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