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SUMMARY:Continental Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Continental Breakfast in the Golden State Ballroom
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Golden State Ballroom\, Town and Country Resort San Diego
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260623T150000Z
DTEND:20260623T153000Z
SUMMARY:Registration
DESCRIPTION:Registration in the Serra Ballroom
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Golden State Ballroom\, Town and Country Resort San Diego
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260623T153000Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome\, Land Acknowledgment\, and Summit Overview
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the 2025 California Computer Science Models of Practice Summit
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Golden State Ballroom\, Town and Country Resort San Diego
SEQUENCE:0
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DTEND:20260623T163000Z
SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Pat Yongpradit
DESCRIPTION:Pat Yongpradit is the General Manager of Global Education and Workforce&nbsp\;Policy&nbsp\;for Microsoft\, where he leads AI literacy\,&nbsp\;responsible&nbsp\;AI in education\, and&nbsp\;future of&nbsp\;work initiatives.&nbsp\;He is the former Chief Academic Officer for Code.org. His work has spanned curriculum and professional learning\, school outreach\, policy and government affairs\, and international development. Before becoming a global voice for K-12 computer science and AI education\, he&nbsp\;taught for&nbsp\;13 years\, inspiring students to create mobile games and apps for social causes and broadening participation in computer science among underrepresented groups. He was featured in the book\, “American Teacher: Heroes in the Classroom\,” and has been recognized as a Microsoft Worldwide Innovative Educator. He has earned certifications in biology\, physics\, math\, health\, and technology education. Although Pat currently spends most of his time in education policy conversations\, he still finds ways to sneak into the classroom :)\n\n
CATEGORIES:FLASH TALK SESSION
LOCATION:Golden State Ballroom\, Town and Country Resort San Diego
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260623T164000Z
DTEND:20260623T174000Z
SUMMARY:AI at the Center\, Equity at the Core
DESCRIPTION:What does it look like to lead AI implementation in a way that is coherent\, responsible\, and equity-driven? This&nbsp\;session&nbsp\;highlights strategies for building systemwide alignment across leadership\, instruction\, and operations while centering equity in every decision. Participants will explore practical approaches to developing guidelines\, supporting educators\, and ensuring AI enhances access\, inclusion\, and meaningful learning experiences for all students. You will also hear directly from a member of a school district AI task force who successfully scaled this work\, offering real-world insights\, lessons learned\, and actionable strategies for your own context.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Palm Room 5\, Town and Country Resort San Diego
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260623T164000Z
DTEND:20260623T174000Z
SUMMARY:Aligning K-12 Computer Science for the Future: Early Foundations\, Scalable Systems\, and Workforce Readiness
DESCRIPTION:The Hartnell College Foundation K-12 STEAM Program partners with districts to align computer science instruction with TK-6 educational goals\, ensuring students build strong foundational skills early and consistently. Our approach scaffolds computer science fundamentals across grade levels while incorporating continuous feedback from administrators to align with district priorities\, including standards-based instruction and long-term academic outcomes.This session highlights how early exposure to computational thinking prevents learning gaps as students transition into upper elementary grades\, where science and technical rigor increase. We will share how our model integrates both technology-based and unplugged learning experiences\, ensuring equitable access across diverse school environments regardless of device availability.Additionally\, we will explore how evolving workforce demands\, particularly the rise of AI and technology-driven careers\, require a shift toward creativity\, problem-solving\, and innovation. By intentionally embedding the “A” in STEAM\, our program fosters creative thinking and adaptability.Participants will gain insight into building scalable\, aligned computer science pathways that support academic success and future careers. We will also highlight open source platforms such as Tinkercad\, Scratch\, and Code.org\, demonstrating how these tools remove barriers and enable inclusive\, hands-on learning experiences for all students.\n
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Palm Room 5\, Town and Country Resort San Diego
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260623T164000Z
DTEND:20260623T174000Z
SUMMARY:Assessment in the Age of AI: Shifting Mindsets\, Shifting Practice
DESCRIPTION:As AI tools become a natural part of how we learn\, plan\, and create\, educators are being asked a deeper question: how do we design assessments that genuinely capture learner understanding\, thinking\, and growth in an AI-rich world?In this collaborative session\, participants will explore innovative\, inclusive approaches to assessment that honor human reasoning\, while encouraging thoughtful integration of AI. Together\, we will examine ways to design learning arcs and assessments that surface Computational Thinking practices\, and the 5Cs (Collaboration\, Creativity\, Critical Thinking\, Communication\, and Compassion)—while challenging learners to leverage AI as a tool to support and extend their thinking and impact.Grounded in assets-based practices\, UDL\, and workforce-aligned learning\, this session emphasizes student agency and access for ALL. Participants will engage in dialogue & reflection\, and begin envisioning assessment strategies that support meaningful learning\, and prepare students for the future\, in a rapidly evolving educational and technological landscape.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Golden State Ballroom\, Town and Country Resort San Diego
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Building an Elementary CS Program
DESCRIPTION:This session highlights how the Los Altos School District (LASD) designed and implemented an innovative integrated computer science model that develops computational thinking skills and learner mindsets from Transitional Kindergarten through eighth grade. Participants will explore LASD’s progression of learning experiences that foster problem-solving\, creativity\, collaboration\, and critical thinking through age-appropriate computational thinking practices. The session will feature instructional models\, curriculum integration strategies\, and examples of student-centered learning that support deeper learning outcomes while increasing equitable access to computer science education for all students.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Palm Room 5\, Town and Country Resort San Diego
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260623T164000Z
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SUMMARY:CS Student Panel: Real Student Stories About College\, Computing\, and Careers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring session where college students will share their personal journeys from high school to college\, reflecting on the experiences\, challenges\, and opportunities that shaped their pathways in computer science and related fields. Students will also discuss what they feel is missing in computer science education and what they wish they had experienced to better prepare them for their future. Following the presentations\, participants will engage in an interactive panel and Q&A to gain authentic student perspectives\, explore pathways in computing\, and spark ideas for creating stronger and more meaningful computer science learning experiences.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Town & Country B\, Town and Country Resort San Diego
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SUMMARY:Engineering Engagement and Achievement in Math/CS Elementary
DESCRIPTION:In an increasingly digital world\, the bridge between abstract code and physical reality is where true "aha!" moments happen for students. By integrating the RoboBlockly computer science program into the core of our elementary curriculum\, we have observed that students don't just 'study' coding and math—they apply them to solve real-world challenges. This approach builds a concrete foundation of mathematical concepts before moving toward abstract understanding.When an elementary student sees their first line of code move a robot\, they are visually experiencing the manipulation of math. This sets the stage for future success\; by the time they reach high school\, their early hands-on experience allows them to master complex algebraic logic at an abstract level.The RoboBlockly platform scales with the learner\, ensuring that every student develops the digital literacy and critical thinking skills essential in today's tech-focused environment. The 'icing on the cake' is threefold:1) The program supports English Learners in their native languages.2) Educators can access all grade levels to differentiate instruction based on individual academic needs.3) High achievers and GATE students have the freedom to explore as far as their curiosity takes them\, preventing boredom and redundant remedial work.We will begin by exploring the dual nature of the program\, examining how the web-based block coding interface seamlessly integrates with hardware peripherals. Participants will gain practical insights into the administrative "heavy lifting"—we will demonstrate efficient classroom creation\, streamlined assignment organization\, and the use of built-in automated assessment tools to track student progress in real-time.The presentation will culminate in a showcase of high-leverage extension activities. We will move beyond basic coding exercises to explore performance tasks
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Town & Country D\, Town and Country Resort San Diego
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260623T164000Z
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SUMMARY:The Mosaic Project: Shaping a Bigger Picture with Math\, Science\, and Computer Science
DESCRIPTION:Feeling the pressure to integrate multiple initiatives without adding more to your plate? This session introduces a practical model for designing integrated\, future-ready lessons that align with math\, science\, computer science\, UDL\, and SEL—without overwhelming teachers. Using an ELA-based story sequencing lesson as the anchor\, participants will examine how a single lesson can intentionally incorporate multiple disciplines\, including computational thinking and real-world connections such as sequencing\, algorithms\, and scientific concepts like food chains.Attendees will engage in a “behind-the-design” analysis\, identifying key integration points and unpacking the strategies used to build coherence across content areas. The session will also highlight how AI can support this process by surfacing hidden integration opportunities and accelerating lesson design. Participants will explore a reusable AI meta-prompt and a flexible planning framework that can be adapted across grade levels and subject areas.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Palm Room 5\, Town and Country Resort San Diego
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Using SCRIPT to Guide CS Implementation
DESCRIPTION:Find out how SCRIPT (Strategic CSforAll Resource & Implementation Planning Tool) has guided Coronado Unified in planning for CS implementation. Learn about what SCRIPT is\, the process and the journey. Hear from administrators and teachers about wins and opportunities along the way and how this work continues moving forward.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Town & Country C\, Town and Country Resort San Diego
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260623T175000Z
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Kaleb Rashad
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CATEGORIES:FLASH TALK SESSION
LOCATION:Golden State Ballroom\, Town and Country Resort San Diego
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260623T184000Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Networking
DESCRIPTION:Lunch and Networking in the Town & Country Foyer
CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Town & Country Foyer\, Town and Country Resort San Diego
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:A Middle School’s CS Journey: Building a Plane while Flying
DESCRIPTION:In the summer of 2025\, 4 teachers from Salinas Union High School District's La Paz Middle School started a grassroots\, Computer Science program\, with the aim of integrating Computational Thinking Practices and physical computing skills into their already busy curricula\, with no prior experience\, no CS background\, no set curriculum\, and very little funding. How did we do it? Why did we do it? Join us for a journey into the rationale for teacher-led CS instruction\, the skills developed in both our teachers and our students in the past year\, tips for any teachers who would follow in our footsteps\, and a bounty of resources\, templates\, lesson plan ideas and tools developed by teachers\, for teachers\, already tested in our classrooms\, to make your first year journey a little less bumpy than ours!Bui
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Town & Country B\, Town and Country Resort San Diego
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DTSTART:20260623T194000Z
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SUMMARY:Building a Roadmap for CS Integration: From Asset Mapping to Action
DESCRIPTION:How we...&nbsp\;Identified classroom activities that align with computer science standards through asset mapping.Used standards progressions to connect current instruction to computer science concepts across grade bands.Developed goals to integrate computer science for a cross-curricular approach.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Town & Country B\, Town and Country Resort San Diego
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Building Instructional Systems
DESCRIPTION:Many districts are asked to implement new initiatives\, computer science\, AI\, and intervention systems\, often as separate efforts. But what if the most impactful work is not adding something new\, but building coherent systems that already support the kind of thinking these initiatives require?In this session\, a team of instructional coaches and a district leader will share their journey of developing aligned systems for teacher support\, data-driven instruction\, and Tier 2 intervention. Presenters will demonstrate how core practices\, unpacking standards\, using data to guide instruction\, and building responsive systems\, mirror the structured thinking and problem-solving central to computer science.Participants will explore how strong instructional systems can serve as a foundation for integrating emerging priorities like computer science and AI without overwhelming teachers or adding disconnected initiatives.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Town & Country B\, Town and Country Resort San Diego
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260623T194000Z
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SUMMARY:California CS Education Pathways for Counselors
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CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Town & Country B\, Town and Country Resort San Diego
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:CTE CS Student Ambassador Program
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LOCATION:Town & Country B\, Town and Country Resort San Diego
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SUMMARY:Empowering Parents as CS Advocates in their Community
DESCRIPTION:The Plugging into Power initiative collaborates with families and community partners to co-design resources with and for parents to advocate for equitable CS and AI education. In December 2025\, we released a free parent advocacy guide (pluggingintopower.org) available in English\, Spanish\, and accessible HTML version\, and we are currently developing a parent workshop. In this session\, members from the Plugging into Power research-practice partnership and the CAL-MSCS FACEinSTEM leadership team will share key principles and lessons learned that guide how we approach any Family and Community Engagement (FACE) initiative. You will walk away with research-based and practical frameworks\, hear about trust-building and value-mapping activities\, and learn what common challenges and misconceptions we’ve encountered as we work towards empowering parents\, families\, and community members as key stakeholders in the movement to bring CS to all California students.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Town & Country B\, Town and Country Resort San Diego
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Power On!: Telling the Story of CS Education through the Eyes of High School Students
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CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Town & Country B\, Town and Country Resort San Diego
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Ready to Lead with AI
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CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Town & Country B\, Town and Country Resort San Diego
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SUMMARY:Featured Flash Talk: Bryan Twarek
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CATEGORIES:FLASH TALK SESSION
LOCATION:Golden State Ballroom\, Town and Country Resort San Diego
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SUMMARY:Featured Speaker: Ruha Benjamin
DESCRIPTION:Ruha Benjamin is the Alexander Stewart 1886 Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University\, founding director of the Ida B. Wells Just Data Lab\, and award-winning author of&nbsp\;Race After Technology: Abolitionist Tools for the New Jim Code\,&nbsp\;Viral Justice: How We Grow the World We Want\, and she recently released her fourth book\,&nbsp\;Imagination: A Manifesto. Ruha is the recipient of numerous awards and honors\, including the Marguerite Casey Foundation Freedom Scholar Award\, the President's Award for Distinguished Teaching at Princeton\, and in 2024&nbsp\;she was awarded a MacArthur Foundation "Genius" Fellowship.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:FLASH TALK SESSION
LOCATION:Golden State Ballroom\, Town and Country Resort San Diego
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DTSTART:20260623T221000Z
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SUMMARY:Closing
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CATEGORIES:GENERAL SESSION
LOCATION:Golden State Ballroom\, Town and Country Resort San Diego
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