Regional Lead Agency Frequently Asked Questions

How were Regional Lead Agencies selected?

The EWIG Planning Team reviewed all of the applications and selected the Regional Lead Agencies by prioritizing the following criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in leading regional CS Professional Learning

• Staffing capacity to lead regional CS Professional Learning

• Demonstrated ability to partner with other agencies (COEs, Districts, Schools, etc.) to lead regional professional learning

• Demonstrated experience with regional community building and plans to grow regional CS education communities

• Sustainability plans beyond March 2024 (the end of the EWIG Project)

• Organizational Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

How much funding will a Regional Lead Agency (RLA) receive?

$140,000 during the grant term that ends in March 2024. There will be a contract that will outline the quarterly invoicing and payment schedule.

What expenses are allowable with the CS Regional Lead Agency Funding?

• Staffing

• Travel and registration for required in-person convenings

• Sub-agreements for Co-COE Lead Agencies for the same types of expenses outlined above

What is that anticipated staffing FTE needed to support this project?

.5 - .75 FTE, which may include management, certificated, and classified staff. This estimation is for each year of the contract, through March 2024. In other words, we anticipate 20-30 hours of work time per week on this project beginning in the Autumn of 2022 through March 2024.

What is expected of a Computer Science Regional Lead Agency?

• Serve as the leader within your region for implementing a regional Summer of CS offering during the Summer of 2023.

• Participate in monthly meetings via zoom

• Join us for our in-person planning time at the California STEAM Symposium (9/30/22-10/2/22)

• Execute the Summer of CS 2023 based on the plans developed with support from the EWIG Planning Team

• Collect necessary data and reporting information for sharing with the EWIG Planning Team on a quarterly basis

What is the purpose of the Computer Science Regional Lead Agency Monthly Meetings?

These meetings are intended to support the Regional Lead Agencies in developing their regional plans to execute their 2023 Summer of CS.

What are the dates and times for the Computer Science Regional Lead Agency Monthly Meetings?

Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month from 9am-12pm.

Who will be responsible for leading the professional development as part of the 2023 Summer of CS?

The EWIG Planning Team will work with each Regional Lead Agency to identify professional learning providers that will lead the various workshops. The professional learning providers will contract directly with the EWIG Planning Team for payment for their services.

What documentation is needed to plan for the EWIG:CS work?

Please complete the Seasons of CS Temperature Check to share your plans for Seasons of CS, and to review what your colleagues are doing in other regions.

Is there funding available for recruitment events in Winter and Spring?

For those of you interested in developing Winter and Spring offerings for your region, we have available up to $4,000 per region for supplies (stipends, travel expenses, and food are not allowable expenses). Reimbursements for these allowable expenses can be invoiced to Yadira after the event, by the end of the corresponding quarter. It is worth noting that the grant is not able to provide stipends to participants in promotional events leading up to the Summer of CS. There is no stipend/cost defray available for Winter or Spring.

Where can I find information on the available providers?

You can access Provider Information to make your decisions on providers for Winter, Spring, and Summer of CS workshops.

How should RLAs handle registration for Winter and Spring events?

The planning team will work with regions that are hosting promotional events to co-develop registration systems that ensure we capture all the data required by the grant.

The provider I want to feature is not included in the list of vetted providers. Can I include them in my offerings?

If you are interested in including a new provider, please ask your provider to complete the Seasons of CS New Provider Submission form before 10.31.2022.

Are offerings accessible statewide?

Workshops will be offered to all educators in California.