DESE DLCS Summit – May 29, 2025
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will host this year’s Digital Literacy and Computer Science Summit on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Worcester State University. There is no fee …
Apply for the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award
The NCWIT Aspirations in Computing (AiC) High School Award honors 9th-12th grade women, genderqueer, and non-binary students for their computing-related achievements and interests, and encourages them to pursue their passions. Award …
DLCS Summit – Thurs. May 23, 2024
Massachusetts Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) Summit May 23, 2024 – Westborough, MA The annual DLCS Summit will take place on Thursday, May 23rd from 8am – 3pm at …
CS Day at the Massachusetts State House
A Celebration of K-12 Computer Science See what Massachusetts students are creating with technology! Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Legislators and staff are invited to an overview and legislative update from …
All about DLCS district course codes
Accurate data about DLCS course-taking is essential to our movement to increase access to quality computing in our schools. Here are some instructions for checking and correcting your DLCS district …
Computer Science as a Graduation Requirement: A Landscape Analysis Report and Webinar
In the Massachusetts Economic Growth and Relief Act (Chapter 268), the Legislature asked for a recommendation on a graduation requirement for a foundational CS course. In mid 2023, in order …
Annual State of Computer Science Education
This annual report on K-12 computer science in the United States provides an update on national and state-level computer science education policy, including policy trends, maps, state summaries, and implementation data.
CSforMA named Microsoft TechSpark Fellow!
We are proud to receive a Microsoft TechSpark Community Engagement Fellowship. Through TechSpark, Microsoft works with local community organizations to develop digital skills, support nonprofits and create jobs. Stay tuned …
Grants for Massachusetts Public Schools
CS Engage Grant is available for districts to expand Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) education for students in grades K-12. Applications are due by 5:00 pm on Friday, July 28, 2023
Algebra II/Math 3 + Data Course
Learn to teach Quadratic, Exponential, and Logarithmic relationships using Data Science. Attend a 3-day Algebra II/Math 3 + Data workshop July 31 – August 2 from 8:30am – 3:30pm at the Hilton in Woburn.
DLCS Summer PD
The CSforMA Professional Learning Institutes for 2023 feature intensive train-the-trainer courses in emerging technologies that track closely to our Digital Literacy and Computer Science standards and licensure requirements. The workshops will be held the week of July 24th – 28th in Southbridge, MA and the week of July 31st to August 4th in Woburn, MA.
Career Data
Newly release analysis of existing opportunities for individuals to enter the computer science field in the state of Massachusetts.
Using CS to Explore, Play, Create!
Join code.org for Hour of Code! Learn about computer science in space, premiering 10AM ET, December 5th on NASA STEM’s YouTube channel.
CS Ed Week is the second week of December!
CS Ed Week is an annual call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science and to celebrate the contributions of students, teachers and partners to the field.
See how MA rates in the 2021 State of Computer Science Education. Spoiler alert: We are not on top!
This report provides a snapshot of K–12 computer
science education policy and implementation across
the U.S. and in each state.
Code.org 2021 Summer Professional Development
Applications for Code.org 2021 Summer Professional Learning have opened! Options are available for K-12 educators, and training is provided locally through CSforMA.
Digital Literacy Now Grant for Massachusetts Public Schools
The MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released the 2021 Digital Literacy Now Grant for public schools, grades 6-8! Application deadline is February 19, 2020.
Amazon Future Engineer scholarship – Deadline Extended to Dec. 21!
Applications are now open for the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship. Encourage students, past or present, to apply!
Report: AP Computer Science Principles Course Bringing More Diverse Set of Students Into Computer Science Pipeline
New research shows increasing diversity in Advanced Placement (AP) computer science four years after the launch of AP Computer Science Principles (AP CSP).