Three Computer Science Hubs (CS Hubs) have been established at Fairleigh Dickinson University, Kean University and Rutgers University in New Brunswick to provide professional learning opportunities for New Jersey educators and to promote the growth of computer science. The services provided by the CS Hubs will help realize the strategic goals identified in the NJ Computer Science State Plan.
The three universities were selected as the recipients of the NJ Department of Education Expanding Access to Computer Science: Professional Learning grant award funded through the NJ Fiscal Year 2021 Appropriations Act.
2022 Funding
STEM Center for Excellence in STEM at TCNJ CS
Services provided at the STEM Center for Excellence in STEM at TCNJ CS Hub:
- Multitude of elementary, middle, and high school professional learning opportunities for educators
- Outreach events dedicated to engaging Central New Jersey in Computer Science
- Initiatives to expand the CS teacher workforce in New Jersey
Montclair State University
Services provided at Montclair State University CS Hub:
- Professional development opportunities for northern New Jersey K-12 teachers, counselors and education leaders
- Develop Professional Learning Communities
- Involve pre-service teachers in learning to integrate computing into their curriculum and perform an outreach activity
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Stockton University
Services provided at Stockton University CS Hub:
- Expand access to computer science for all K-12 students by building a network of educators across the region who are prepared to guide their students as they develop understanding and skills in computer science
- Opportunity to collaborate with regional colleagues
- Hands on experience with computer science and computer science resources
2021 Funding
FDU CS
Services provided at the FDU CS Hub:
- Interactive Community Building to Support School Administrators
- K-12 Teacher Professional Learning
- Web Repository of Tools & Lesson Plans Accessible to All
- Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices
Kean
Services provided at the Kean CS Hub:
- School Counselor and Administrator Workshops
- Culturally responsive CS educational methods
- K-12 Teacher Professional Learning
- Lending Library
Rutgers
Services provided at the Rutgers CS Hub:
- School Leader Professional Learning
- K-12 Teacher Professional Learning
- Computer Science Community of Practice