Smart Start Grant
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Nassau BOCES has been awarded approximately $500,000 annually for the next five years (2021-2026) through the Smart Start Grant.
In partnership with NYIT, its goal is to improve the expertise of grade K - 8 teachers in computer science, engineering, and educational technology to prepare their students to be successful in college, career, and citizenship.
Smart Start Grant Participation Handbook - Please note this is a live document that is still being updated.
New York State K-12 Computer Science and Digital Literacy Standards
Smart Start Grant Artifacts
As a requirement of the grant, participating teachers developed CSDF-aligned lesson plans meant to be used and replicated by any teacher. Below are the websites developed for each year of the grant that house these lesson plans and artifacts. Please use and share widely!