Explore practical strategies and classroom examples that help elementary educators integrate foundational computer science concepts across PK–5 subjects while building students’ problem-solving and computational thinking skills.
Elementary Computer Science, IT, and Technology Education Consultant
Natalie Hulbert currently serves as the Elementary Computer Science, IT, and Technology Education Consultant with the Office of Career and Technical Education at the NC DPI. Before taking this role, she was a K-5 STEM Specialist Teacher and Technology Facilitator for eight years in... Read More →
Learn how middle school educators can successfully transition to teaching high school computer science courses through accessible tools, curriculum supports, and real classroom strategies that build confidence and capacity.
In this interactive session, participants will move beyond rote memorization to experience mathematics as a journey of discovery. Through hands-on tasks, peer collaboration, and structured reflection, we will explore five key instructional shifts that prioritize conceptual reasoning over speed. Attendees will gain practical strategies for embedding differentiated scaffolding into their daily practice, ensuring that rigorous problem solving is accessible and empowering for every learner.
HB 959 requires structured instruction on social media’s impact on mental health, misinformation, manipulation, digital safety, and reporting protocols across K–12. This session outlines a practical framework for translating legislative requirements into vertically aligned, standards-based learning experiences. Participants will explore how to embed these requirements and the Digital Learning Standards for Students into existing curriculum, ensure developmental alignment, and support sustainable implementation ahead of the 2026–2027 mandate.
