Presented by Dr. Leanna Prater, Experienced Educator, Senior Professional Learning Services Manager, US, LEGO® Education
computer science
AI Fundamentals: A Training Series for High School Educators
Presented by Dr. Amy Rubinson, Former Educator, Current K-12 AI Education Director, National Applied AI Consortium; Lindsay Berger, Former Educator, Current Director, National Programs, The AI Education Project; and Dr. Christina Gardner-McCune, Associate Professor of Computer Science, University of Florida
Scaling K-12 Computer Science: High‑Quality, Equitable Instruction in the Age of AI
Join this panel discussion featuring Bryan Twarek “BT,” Head of Research and Innovation, Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) and Keisha Tennessee, K–12 Computer Science Coordinator, Virginia Department of Education. Co-Moderated by Alan Ireland, Brand Marketing Lead, CodeVA; and Jaclyn (Jaci) Anderson, Product Portfolio Manager, Pitsco Education
Building a Strong Biomedical Pathway with Career and Community Connections
When students hear biomedical studies, they tend to focus on the word “medical,” leading them to think about becoming a doctor or nurse. But the field is much broader than that, including EMTs, phlebotomists, EKG techs, researchers, and more. These are in-demand, fruitful careers, and schools with a strong biomedical program can lead their students on to success.
Broadening Biomedical Career Pathways for Students: More Than Medicine
Presented by Michelle Lawrence, Medicine and Healthcare Instructor, Northland CAPS, North Kansas City School District (MO); Dr. Julye Adams, Biomedical Sciences Teacher, Elkhorn Crossing School, Scott County Schools (KY); and Joe McCollum, Biomedical Science Teacher, Ridgeline High School, Central Valley School District (WA)
Moderated by Rocky Valadez, Senior Vice President of Engagement, Project Lead The Way
Teaching How AI Works to K-8 Students
Presented by Vicky Sedgwick, Chapter President, CSTA Greater Los Angeles Chapter
Moderated by Jennifer Ehehalt, Senior Regional Manager, Common Sense Education
Teach K-5 Students How AI Works with Unplugged and Robotics Activities
Presented by Vicky Sedgwick, Former K-2 Grade Band Lead, AI for K12 Initiative, and President, CSTA Greater Los Angeles Chapter; Erin Asamoto, Assistant Principal, Scotts Valley Unified School District (CA), and Monterey Bay CUE; Katy Scowcroft, Second-Grade Teacher, Santa Cruz City Schools (CA); and Jason Innes, Director of Curriculum, Training, and Product Management, KinderLab Robotics
Empowering Every Student with Computer Science: Why CS is Essential for ALL Districts
Presented by Becky Hansen, Learning and Implementation Specialist, BootUp PD; and Suzanne Carlson, Director of Business Development, BootUp PD
Engage Students and Boost Creativity with Coding and Music
What role can music play in school success? During the edLeader Panel “Boost Student Creativity and Engagement with Coding and Music,” experts and education leaders, including Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District, showed how the free Music Lab platform can help decrease absenteeism and increase engagement by giving students the opportunity to compose and remix music while learning essential coding and computer science skills.
Creating Inclusive Computer Science and STEM Classrooms
Presented by Toni Dunlap, CSTA Equity Fellow 2022-23, Computer Science Teachers Association; and Megan Williams-Bowen, Instructional Designer, Robolink