Thank you for your willingness to participate in the first Computer Science Teachers Association leadership cohort. Now that everyone is confirmed, it is time to attend to the details of the workshop location and travel to the workshop.
The workshop will take place at the Hilton Chicago O’Hare, July 8-10, 2008.
04 January 2008
RE: Potential Service in Computer Science Leadership Cohort
Jane,
Thank you for your prompt response. Your application has been approved, so you can save the dates for summer on your calendar. I will be back in touch with more specifics after everyone has been confirmed and our site logistics are arranged. It may be awhile, so don't panic.
Welcome aboard!
Gail
Gail Chapman
JETT/TECS Coordinator
Computer Science Teachers Association
Phone: 212-626-0507
Email: coordinator@csta.acm.org
Thank you for your prompt response. Your application has been approved, so you can save the dates for summer on your calendar. I will be back in touch with more specifics after everyone has been confirmed and our site logistics are arranged. It may be awhile, so don't panic.
Welcome aboard!
Gail
Gail Chapman
JETT/TECS Coordinator
Computer Science Teachers Association
Phone: 212-626-0507
Email: coordinator@csta.acm.org
CSTA Leadership Application
1. Number of years of computer science teaching experience 7
2. List your major concerns regarding the current state of computer science education.
The number above should read nine because I’ve been teaching 9 years, but the last two I wasn’t allowed to teach computer science. I am “over-qualified, under certified”. NC has NO computer science certification. They, instead, offer teachers the position of computer science teacher with either a mathematics or career-tech business license. Neither of those licenses account for knowledge-base of computer programming of application for that matter. This is not fair to students who have a vested interest in learning, not just doing.
3. Describe your experience with local computer science advocacy efforts.
See my blog at http://justthinkfirst.blogspot.com/ which highlights the conversations I’ve had with Senators, NC DPI leaders, County School Board, Human Resources, etc.
4. What would you like to get out of the summer workshop and participation in this advocacy effort?
I want a solid front to support me when challenging NCDPI to create a computer science certification. I want to be able to say “this state does this…that state does that…we should do…” and get ACTUAL RESULTS, not “yeah, we’ll think about it” like I’ve gotten for 6 years.
2. List your major concerns regarding the current state of computer science education.
The number above should read nine because I’ve been teaching 9 years, but the last two I wasn’t allowed to teach computer science. I am “over-qualified, under certified”. NC has NO computer science certification. They, instead, offer teachers the position of computer science teacher with either a mathematics or career-tech business license. Neither of those licenses account for knowledge-base of computer programming of application for that matter. This is not fair to students who have a vested interest in learning, not just doing.
3. Describe your experience with local computer science advocacy efforts.
See my blog at http://justthinkfirst.blogspot.com/ which highlights the conversations I’ve had with Senators, NC DPI leaders, County School Board, Human Resources, etc.
4. What would you like to get out of the summer workshop and participation in this advocacy effort?
I want a solid front to support me when challenging NCDPI to create a computer science certification. I want to be able to say “this state does this…that state does that…we should do…” and get ACTUAL RESULTS, not “yeah, we’ll think about it” like I’ve gotten for 6 years.
RE: Potential Service in Computer Science Leadership Cohort
Jane,
Attached are the formal invitation and the application form. I'm extremely pleased that you are interested in participating in this effort.
Best,
Gail
Attached are the formal invitation and the application form. I'm extremely pleased that you are interested in participating in this effort.
Best,
Gail
RE: Potential Service in Computer Science Leadership Cohort
WOW !!!!!! WOW !!!!!! WOW !!!!!! WOW !!!!!! WOW !!!!!!
Go for it … we’ll do whatever we need to support you and help you get there !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MoM
Go for it … we’ll do whatever we need to support you and help you get there !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MoM
Fw: Potential Service in Computer Science Leadership Cohort
What an honor to get a private invitation.
I'm tooting my own horn and showing you guys what I'm interested in doing.
I'll need your support for travel dates and the like, but what an opportunity.
Jane
I'm tooting my own horn and showing you guys what I'm interested in doing.
I'll need your support for travel dates and the like, but what an opportunity.
Jane
Re: Potential Service in Computer Science Leadership Cohort
I am most definitely interested in attending.
I have been discouraged over the past semester about getting anything to change in North Carolina especially with my school board contact leaving her position. This is the perfect invitation to muster up support for computer science.
Thank you for this invite.
Jane S. Whitehurst
I have been discouraged over the past semester about getting anything to change in North Carolina especially with my school board contact leaving her position. This is the perfect invitation to muster up support for computer science.
Thank you for this invite.
Jane S. Whitehurst
03 January 2008
Potential Service in Computer Science Leadership Cohort
Dear Jane:
The Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) has been awarded a grant with the overall objective of identifying educational leaders at the state level and working with them directly to develop outreach strategies focused on establishing K-12 computer science as an essential academic discipline.
In support of this objective, we will be conducting a three-day workshop July 8-10, 2008 focused on leadership, advocacy and development of a toolkit of advocacy materials. Attendees at the workshop will then move forward in advocacy at the state level. Although this is a volunteer effort, CSTA will cover all costs associated with travel and accommodations at the summer workshop.
On behalf of CSTA, Fran Trees (chapter liaison and volunteer coordinator for CSTA) and I (project coordinator for the grant) would like to invite you to participate in the first leadership cohort.
The table below outlines the expectations of leadership cohort participants.
Summer 2008 Local leadership preparation workshop
Fall 2008 Local leadership cohort members will:
· Complete toolkit draft
· Test and refine the outreach toolkit contents
· Identify potential local stakeholders
Winter 2009 Local leadership cohort members will:
· Create a local outreach plan
· Plan and carry out an outreach event
· Participate in cohort online community
Spring 2009 Local leadership cohort members will:
· Write project report
· Write article or blog piece
· Complete project evaluation survey
Please let me know as soon as possible, but no later than January 15, 2008, whether or not you are interested in participating in this exciting activity in support of computer science education. If you are interested, then we will send to you the formal invitation and application form.
We very much look forward to working with you.
Best regards,
Gail Chapman Fran Trees
Project Coordinator CSTA Chapter Liaison
Computer Science Teachers Association Drew University
Gail Chapman
JETT/TECS Coordinator
Computer Science Teachers Association
Phone: 212-626-0507
Email: coordinator@csta.acm.org
The Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) has been awarded a grant with the overall objective of identifying educational leaders at the state level and working with them directly to develop outreach strategies focused on establishing K-12 computer science as an essential academic discipline.
In support of this objective, we will be conducting a three-day workshop July 8-10, 2008 focused on leadership, advocacy and development of a toolkit of advocacy materials. Attendees at the workshop will then move forward in advocacy at the state level. Although this is a volunteer effort, CSTA will cover all costs associated with travel and accommodations at the summer workshop.
On behalf of CSTA, Fran Trees (chapter liaison and volunteer coordinator for CSTA) and I (project coordinator for the grant) would like to invite you to participate in the first leadership cohort.
The table below outlines the expectations of leadership cohort participants.
Summer 2008 Local leadership preparation workshop
Fall 2008 Local leadership cohort members will:
· Complete toolkit draft
· Test and refine the outreach toolkit contents
· Identify potential local stakeholders
Winter 2009 Local leadership cohort members will:
· Create a local outreach plan
· Plan and carry out an outreach event
· Participate in cohort online community
Spring 2009 Local leadership cohort members will:
· Write project report
· Write article or blog piece
· Complete project evaluation survey
Please let me know as soon as possible, but no later than January 15, 2008, whether or not you are interested in participating in this exciting activity in support of computer science education. If you are interested, then we will send to you the formal invitation and application form.
We very much look forward to working with you.
Best regards,
Gail Chapman Fran Trees
Project Coordinator CSTA Chapter Liaison
Computer Science Teachers Association Drew University
Gail Chapman
JETT/TECS Coordinator
Computer Science Teachers Association
Phone: 212-626-0507
Email: coordinator@csta.acm.org
19 December 2007
Re: Just Checking In
Well, I had a child in September. Just returned to work at the beginning of November. And am just now getting back in the swing of things. I got an unfortunate letter from my school board contact:
* this is going to make this process harder because I'll have to reiterate the last three years to this man. ARGH!
* this is going to make this process harder because I'll have to reiterate the last three years to this man. ARGH!
14 November 2007
Just checking in
Hi Jane,
I just thought I would send you a quick note to see if there is anything new on the K-121 CS front in North Carolina.
You might be interested to know that Deborah Seehorn from NC is on our certification white paper committee and she is really nice. We are hoping that we can come up with something that will help all states deal with the mess that is CS teacher certification.
I hope you are doing well and having a good school year.
Chris
I just thought I would send you a quick note to see if there is anything new on the K-121 CS front in North Carolina.
You might be interested to know that Deborah Seehorn from NC is on our certification white paper committee and she is really nice. We are hoping that we can come up with something that will help all states deal with the mess that is CS teacher certification.
I hope you are doing well and having a good school year.
Chris
07 November 2007
Re: Computer Science Certification
Thank you for your work.
I appreciate the time and effort.
I'll speak with Mr. Hill soon.
Jane S. Whitehurst
I appreciate the time and effort.
I'll speak with Mr. Hill soon.
Jane S. Whitehurst
Re: Computer Science Certification
Jane,
I'm leaving the Board at the end of this month, and will pass this information on to Kevin Hill, the newly elected District 3 Board member.
Thanks for all you do and for your persistance on this important issue.
Carol Parker
I'm leaving the Board at the end of this month, and will pass this information on to Kevin Hill, the newly elected District 3 Board member.
Thanks for all you do and for your persistance on this important issue.
Carol Parker
06 July 2007
Re: Computer Science Certification
I would not only be interested in the new job descriptions but also with the Exception from Teacher Licensing. I wander what that means. I do hope that something can be resolved soon. Remedial math is not my forte, and I seem to be stuck in it :)
Jane
Jane
Re: Computer Science Certification
Jane,
Got a email on the State Board of Education's agenda copied below..several job descriptions updated so emailing Kathy to ask again about yours.
Carol Parker
~~~~
TCP 2 Job Descriptions for Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist and Speech-Language Pathologists The SBE is asked to adopt the job descriptions as listed. The job descriptions for these professionals have been updated with input from a variety of stakeholders to be reflective of the current nature of work and the requisite knowledge, skills, training and licensure necessary for these positions in the North Carolina Public Schools.
Got a email on the State Board of Education's agenda copied below..several job descriptions updated so emailing Kathy to ask again about yours.
Carol Parker
~~~~
TCP 2 Job Descriptions for Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist and Speech-Language Pathologists The SBE is asked to adopt the job descriptions as listed. The job descriptions for these professionals have been updated with input from a variety of stakeholders to be reflective of the current nature of work and the requisite knowledge, skills, training and licensure necessary for these positions in the North Carolina Public Schools.
04 June 2007
Plea to School Board to HELP.
To: Carol Parker
Date: June 4, 2007
Thus far, here are the responses we have received from Kathy Sullivan at DPI regarding computer science certification in North Carolina. Can we please do something about the lackidasical efforts on her part and the NEED for this especially in NC which claims to be a technologically advanced state with the Research Triangle Park and 3 top universities?
A query of her contacts and responses can be found at justthinkfirst.blogspot.com if you type a search for Kathy.
I sent the first letter on December 3, 2004 and the last response from Kathy was April 13, 2007. We have to move faster on this because I've been teaching the wrong subject for two years and I don't want to leave North Carolina.
Date: June 4, 2007
Thus far, here are the responses we have received from Kathy Sullivan at DPI regarding computer science certification in North Carolina. Can we please do something about the lackidasical efforts on her part and the NEED for this especially in NC which claims to be a technologically advanced state with the Research Triangle Park and 3 top universities?
A query of her contacts and responses can be found at justthinkfirst.blogspot.com if you type a search for Kathy.
I sent the first letter on December 3, 2004 and the last response from Kathy was April 13, 2007. We have to move faster on this because I've been teaching the wrong subject for two years and I don't want to leave North Carolina.
17 April 2007
Re: Public Meetings on Core Course Framework
Hi Jane,
I just edited your article for the CSTA Voice. What a great piece! We are really hoping to get it in the June issue.
Chris
I just edited your article for the CSTA Voice. What a great piece! We are really hoping to get it in the June issue.
Chris
13 April 2007
Re: ** BREAKING NEWS ** Computer Science
Date: April 13, 2007 9:33 AM
From: Carol Parker
To: Jane Whitehurst
Re: ** BREAKING NEWS ** Computer Science
Jane,
Message from Kathy Sullivan:
I'll make sure Nadine knows. We are going to add a stand alone computer license. I already have the names of some people to serve on the committee to write the standards. As I indicated, we have just been focused on trying to comply with NCLB.
From: Carol Parker
To: Jane Whitehurst
Re: ** BREAKING NEWS ** Computer Science
Jane,
Message from Kathy Sullivan:
I'll make sure Nadine knows. We are going to add a stand alone computer license. I already have the names of some people to serve on the committee to write the standards. As I indicated, we have just been focused on trying to comply with NCLB.
Re: ** BREAKING NEWS ** Computer Science
>>> Carol Parker coparker@wcpss.net> 4/13/2007 9:14 AM >>
Kathy,
Need your help in sorting out conflicting information:
I have corresponded with Nadine Ejire in Licensure who indicates that there are no plans to add computer science certification to the licensure.
Patsy Hester, Wake County K-12
Thanks,
Carol Parker
Board of Education District 3
11 April 2007
** BREAKING NEWS ** Computer Science
Date: April 11, 2007 2:35PM
From: Jane Whitehurst
To: Carol Parker
Re: ** BREAKING NEWS ** Computer Science
Ok. So, yesterday, I was compiling a 30 page documentation of all emails, speeches, and correspondance about computer science licensing since September of 2004. I was reading over where Kathy Sullivan of DPI had said (three times) that a CS license was definitely underway but with a couple of obstacles in her way, nothing we could do to help. While in the middle of this document, I get an email out of the blue from Patsy Hester, IT Administrator for K-12 in Wake County. Read the following emails.
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