[CASL-L] Fwd: upcoming opportunities

[Jenny Lussier]

FYI

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From: Michalek, Jennifer <Jennifer.Michalek at ct.gov>
Date: Tue, Sep 9, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Subject: upcoming opportunities
To: <SDE_Computer_science at list.ct.gov>


Hello Connecticut Computer Science Teachers!

We have a few exciting updates and opportunities from CSTA we wanted to
share with you. It's a busy and wonderful time to be a part of the computer
science education community!

*1. CSTA Connecticut Chapter Meeting: Getting to Know You* Get ready to
kick off the new school year with the first chapter meeting of the CSTA
Connecticut chapter! Join us on Google Meet for a "Getting to Know You"
event where we'll share plans for the year, review last year's member
survey, discuss national updates, and talk about mentorship opportunities.
Your voice is a vital part of making this chapter a success.

   - *When:* Thursday, September 18, at 6:30 PM ET
   - *Register Here:* CSTA Connecticut Kick-Off Meeting
   <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fcommunity.csteachers.org%2Fevents%2Fsimple-registration%3FCalendarEventKey%3Dca973b43-1a78-4d59-ad2f-0198deee3631__%3B!!EAPaXxOOW7smCwU!j4YJweX2-jRFzc8VQnd0X4BNuqL8u9p1ELjedWWYvIaw3PgE3If2NnbIzaru_3tG7qGaBPNau9R1ta5746LcpQTd9J9ALg%24&data=05%7C02%7CSDE_Computer_science%40LIST.CT.GOV%7Ce5fd44effe46452786ef08ddef93c7a9%7C118b7cfaa3dd48b9b02631ff69bb738b%7C0%7C0%7C638930140155490417%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=V052lPj3aE3NMigOCSH%2FXgwP%2BiWbFMrp5LGnSLTs1z4%3D&reserved=0>

*2. CSTA Connecticut Event: Exploring CS & Maker Spaces* Join us for an
exciting evening at CoCreate in Stamford as we explore the intersection
between computer science and maker spaces. This event will give educators
the chance to discover how hands-on, collaborative environments can enrich
computer science education and foster deeper student engagement.

   - *When:* Thursday, Oct 16, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (ET)
   - *Where:* CoCreate, 47 John St, Stamford, CT, 06902
   - *Register here:* Exploring CS & Maker Spaces at CoCreate
   <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fcommunity.csteachers.org%2Fevents%2Fsimple-registration%3FCalendarEventKey%3Dd9b69965-1cb1-4c85-9c63-01992025ffb4__%3B!!EAPaXxOOW7smCwU!j4YJweX2-jRFzc8VQnd0X4BNuqL8u9p1ELjedWWYvIaw3PgE3If2NnbIzaru_3tG7qGaBPNau9R1ta5746LcpQQkAbxfXw%24&data=05%7C02%7CSDE_Computer_science%40LIST.CT.GOV%7Ce5fd44effe46452786ef08ddef93c7a9%7C118b7cfaa3dd48b9b02631ff69bb738b%7C0%7C0%7C638930140155506586%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=O2WXotmt22hNpSyM40dDfJPAnxwmwcoFdpnl8We5XXc%3D&reserved=0>

*3. Share Your Expertise! Present at the CSTA New England Conference*
Finally, a reminder that the CSTA New England conference is built by and
for teachers like you! Your voice and experience are what make this event
so valuable. Have a great lesson, project, or strategy to share? We
encourage you to submit a proposal to present.

   - *Learn More & Submit a Proposal:* CSTA New England Conference Website
   <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fsites.google.com%2Fcsta-hq.org%2Fcstanerc2025%2Fhome__%3B!!EAPaXxOOW7smCwU!j4YJweX2-jRFzc8VQnd0X4BNuqL8u9p1ELjedWWYvIaw3PgE3If2NnbIzaru_3tG7qGaBPNau9R1ta5746LcpQQLL-8LWQ%24&data=05%7C02%7CSDE_Computer_science%40LIST.CT.GOV%7Ce5fd44effe46452786ef08ddef93c7a9%7C118b7cfaa3dd48b9b02631ff69bb738b%7C0%7C0%7C638930140155522789%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HpvUV4jq92bJ6wYpQucMpxJe5MQTuv67nFEcav0JqQU%3D&reserved=0>

Thank you for your dedication to computer science education. We hope to see
you at these events and pleases share with your colleagues.





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*Jennifer Michalek*

Education Consultant | Mathematics and Computer Science

Coordinator | Teaching and Learning Unit

Academic Office

CONNECTICUT Education
860-713-6557

*Jennifer.michalek at ct.gov <Jennifer.michalek at ct.gov>*

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