Through funding provided by the PAsmart Initiative, California University of PA, Intermediate Unit #1, PSAYDN, and the PA STEM Girls Collaborative Project are working together to recruit teachers and afterschool providers to take part in several computing and mathematics curriculum trainings targeting K-12 students.

Trainings Offered:

· Alice Programming – Teaches programming through an interactive 3D language using characters from Alice in Wonderland. Alice programming is targeted for students in grades 5-12. Learn more at: https://www.alice.org/.

· CryptoClub – Teaches mathematics concepts through cryptography using puzzles and games. CryptoClub is targeted for students in grades 5-12. Learn more at: https://cryptoclub.org/.

· ScratchJr Programming – ScratchJr is a first programming language for young kids (ages 5-7). It uses an interactive approach to teach programming through the creation of stories and games. Targeted for students in grades K-3. Learn more at: https://www.scratchjr.org/about/info.

Benefits:

· Free full-day training in the curriculum

· Free materials (book, slides, examples)

· Free resources including best practices in promoting computing and mathematics to youth

· Free educator support on curriculum

· $100 stipend for one educator from each organization, who attends a workshop

Expectations: Trained educators will:

· use the curriculum in their in-school or after-school programs (there is no requirement for the number of activities that you complete)

· provide details of their use of the curriculum

· provide program assessment through survey responses

Training Dates & Locations:

· Intermediate Unit #1 - California, PA

o CryptoClub: Wednesday, October 9^th

o Alice Programming: Monday, October 21^st

o Scratch Programming: Friday, October 25^th

· PA Afterschool Youth Development Network (PSAYDN) - Harrisburg, PA

o CryptoClub: Monday, September 16^th

o Alice Programming: Monday, September 30^th

o Scratch Programming: Monday, October 14^th

Cost:

FREE. This initiative is supported by PAsmart funding. We actually pay you to a $100 stipend to attend the workshop and implement the curriculum!

Who can attend?
Leaders need not be teachers. Any providers of in-school or afterschool programming are eligible. No prior programming or mathematics experience is needed. We will teach you everything that you need to know and support you along the way.

What happens at a training?

Participants will learn how to:

· teach the curriculum in fun and engaging ways

· use a variety of games, activities and stories to engage their students

· use best practices to promote computing and mathematics to youth

Is your organization interested in taking part?

Below are the requirements for implementing one of these curriculums.

· Attend a full-day training session

· Participate in evaluation activities

· Have computers available for students to use

Interested in Participating?

Please complete the online survey located at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIAD5fre6PQ2TlNx4s8sxQF5BFL6og3GZHR01a97NFNpwYkg/viewform?usp=sf_link by Friday, September 6^th. If your organization is chosen to attend, you will receive an invitation to register by Monday, September 9^th.

Questions?

If you have questions about this initiative please email either Pratibha Menon (menon@calu.edu) or Lisa Kovalchick (kovalchick@calu.edu).