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Two PD Opportunities from the Northern Lights Collaborative for Computing Education

posted on 6:11 AM, May 25, 2025
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  • North Star Relatives Computer Science Summit
    • June 24-25 at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College in Cloquet
    • Registration open until June 12th
    • We are collaborating with a MN non-profit named Relentless Featherto offer a 2 day CS conference focused on increasing CS education opportunities for Indigenous students in the midwest. This event is open to all Indigenous education allies including formal and non-formal K-12 educators, Tribal educators, as well as mentors and leaders. 
    • Participants will receive a $200 stipend, as well as an additional $200 stipend if a hotel reservation is needed.

 

  • Empower {MN:CS} Conference
    • Aug 5-7 at Twin Cities UMN Campus
    • Registration open until July 22nd
    • This is a 3 day conference that includes a variety of workshops for attendees to choose from depending on experience levels and learning goals. Workshops include topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Introduction to Computer Science and Computational Thinking, Data Science with Programming, and more.
    • Participants who attend all 3 days will receive a $630 stipend, and travel reimbursements are available for educators coming from outside the Twin Cities area.

Link to more detailed written descriptions

Link to slide with information on both events