Subject: Million Girls Mondays: 2 PD opportunities with $1,000+ stipend

Plus our top picks for CS ED Week!

December 5-11, 2022 is CS ED Week!


There are numerous ways to get involved with Computer Science Education Week. Here are our top picks!


  • See IT to Be IT: Pathways to Computer Science Careers (Monday, November 21, 2022, virtual at 2 pm): In preparation for Computer Science Education Week (#CSEdWeek), Infosys Foundation USA and Learning Blade® share engaging ways in which K-12 educators and mentors can support girls in pursuing a computer science education and careers. Attendees will receive free resources to be used during CSEdWeek. Register Here

  • Code VA CS Week: CodeVA is hosting an in-person launch event at The Science Museum of Virginia with speakers and hands-on activities. (Live streaming will also be available). After the Launch event, Code VA is hosting a full week of student workshops, afterschool programs, and professional learning opportunities for educators. More info here.

  • Hour of Code: Hour of Code is available year-round, but every year in December your class can join millions of students around the world in celebrating Computer Science Education Week with the Hour of Code. Registration for the annual celebration. Register here. 

  • 2022 State of Computer Science Education: Get informed on the state of computer science education in Virginia with this fact sheet.

Techbridge Girls Equity Cohort 


Research tells us that responsive learning environments can make all the difference in girls’ sustained interest in STEM. To that end, Techbridge Girls has created the STEM Equity Learning Community intensive training to equip OST program managers and site directors so that more equitable learning spaces are available for girls, especially Black, Indigenous, and Latina girls, across the U.S. 


The 2-hour, virtual STEM Equity Learning Community sessions are scheduled from January to May on the second Wednesday of each month at 1 pm.


Each participant will receive a $1500 stipend to participate.


Apply here by December 1st. 


ACRES Million Girls Moonshot Virtual STEM Coach 


Receive a $500 stipend to attend training plus $1000 for every cohort you coach.


Are you an afterschool leader and looking to build capacity for STEM engagement in your afterschool program? Would you like to train your staff through a live, nationally recognized coaching program? In partnership with the Million Girls Moonshot, the ACRES team is looking for job-secure afterschool program leaders (i.e. Site Directors, Site Coordinators, STEM Specialists, Professional Development and Training staff) who work directly with frontline staff to be trained to become an ACRES Virtual STEM Coach. As an ACRES Virtual STEM Coach, you will build your organization's capacity by training 3 to 6 members of your staff in at least 2 ACRES modules. This is your chance to be part of an educational change in how we train and support educators to facilitate high-quality, engaging STEM that reaches all youth.


Applications are due November 23rd! Apply here.

Recruit STEM Experts as Volunteers!


Less than 50% of high school girls know a woman in a STEM career. Let’s change that - recruit STEM professionals to support the youth you serve today! 


VolunteerMatch attracts more than 1M site visits each month and is easily one of the best ways to find strong role models for the youth you serve. 


The Moonshot has partnered with VolunteerMatch to connect STEM experts with OST programs! Create a free VolunteerMatch account and post volunteer opportunities to work with your youth today!


Register here to find role models and mentors in STEM. 


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