K-12 Computer Science and Information Technology Initiative
Welcome to the K-12 Computer Science and Information Technology Initiative
With the vast amount of resources and information concerning Computer Science education, it can be overwhelming for students and educators to know where to start. The importance of providing students an accessible, equitable, and robust experience in the Computer Science and Information Technology field is essential in developing career readiness skills. It is also essential to provide educators the support and ability to implement Computer Science and Information Technology in a fun, engaging way at all grade levels. With this ever-growing need, the Santa Cruz County Office of Education is very excited to announce the development of the K-12 Computer Science and Information Technology Initiative.
The goal for the K-12 Computer Science and Information Technology Initiative is to build awareness and provide students and educators the tools, exposure, and opportunity to discover the enjoyment and benefits of computer science. Over the next three years, our focus will be to develop:
Information Communications and Technologies Pathways (ICT) in Cybersecurity / Networking and Technology Support and Services that is aligned with Cabrillo College
Community Partnerships that will provide students with access to a wide variety of events, work-based learning, internships and career opportunities
Personal Learning Communities for K-12 educators that will offer opportunities to collaborate, develop, and celebrate the various examples of Computer Science and Information Technology in the classroom
An Advisory Board that shares our commitment to our educators and students
We are looking forward to sharing our excitement about this initiative with our students, educators, and community.