Regional STEM Ecosystem Convening
Connect people. Align priorities. Strengthen STEM pathways.
STEM Convening, Strategic Planning & Ecosystem Support
Connect people. Align priorities. Strengthen STEM pathways.
Ways we support STEM Education & Regional Collaboration
Virginia Tech works with educators, school systems, community organizations, industry, government, and other partners to strengthen STEM and computer science education across the region.
Support may include regional convenings, collaborative planning, computer science implementation, professional learning, resource development, and long-term ecosystem coordination. Engagements are designed to help partners identify shared priorities, connect resources, develop actionable plans, and build stronger pathways for learners.
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CONVENE & CONNECT
K-12 STEM Convenings & Summits
Bring the region together around stronger STEM pathways.
Virginia Tech K-12 Initiatives convenes educators, school leaders, researchers, nonprofit organizations, industry partners, and community organizations to explore shared STEM and computer science priorities.
Summits and convenings provide opportunities to exchange promising practices, engage with emerging technologies and ideas, strengthen professional networks, and identify opportunities for collaboration. Offerings include the Virginia Tech K-12 Innovation Lab Grand Challenges & Emerging Technologies Hybrid Summit Series.
At a glance: K-12 education leaders and regional STEM partners | Typically 3–8 hours | Virginia Tech’s Academic Building One in Alexandria or partner location
Northern Virginia STEM Ecosystem
The Northern Virginia STEM Ecosystem brings formal and informal educators, community organizations, employers, workforce leaders, families, and other regional partners together to strengthen STEM and CTE learning and opportunity.
Virginia Tech supports collaboration, convening, shared problem-solving, and connections among organizations while helping expand access to regional resources and pathways for students, educators, and families. The ecosystem is state-supported and part of a nationally recognized network focused on strengthening the future technical workforce.
At a glance: Educators, community and workforce organizations, industry partners, and regional leaders | Customized by partner | Available by arrangement | Location varies
PLAN & IMPLEMENT
Computer Science for All Resource & Implementation Summit
Turn computer science goals into an implementation plan.
The Computer Science for All Resource & Implementation Summit helps school systems develop practical strategies for building and expanding equitable K-12 computer science pathways.
Using the SCRIPT approach, participating teams can work through collaborative planning, resource development, professional learning, and implementation priorities to develop a strategic, standards-aligned plan tailored to their computer science ecosystem.
At a glance: School system, computer science, and curriculum leaders | Approximately 16 hours through periodic sessions | Available by request | Virtual, Alexandria, or partner site
Strategic Planning
Move from big ideas to an actionable STEM strategy.
Virginia Tech works with schools, districts, and organizations to clarify STEM and computer science goals, assess current capacity, identify priorities, align resources, and develop actionable plans for implementation and growth.
Engagements are collaboratively designed around each organization’s goals and may take the form of consulting, workshops, or multi-session planning.
At a glance: K-12 school, district, and organizational leaders | Consulting or workshops | Ongoing and available by request | Virtual, Alexandria, or partner site
SUSTAIN & STRENGTHEN
Sustained Support Services: Virginia Tech STEM ABCs
Build momentum with support that lasts.
Virginia Tech STEM ABCs supports schools and organizations that want to move beyond a one-time workshop toward sustained STEM and computer science improvement.
Support can combine strategic planning, professional learning, implementation assistance, curriculum and resources, and ongoing consultation. A customizable sustained-support model allows Virginia Tech to tailor the partnership around locally defined priorities and organizational needs.
At a glance: K-12 schools, school divisions, and nonprofit organizations | Consulting, workshops, and sustained support | Ongoing
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