Computer Science Education Week
December 7-13, 2027
CSEdWeek is an annual call to action to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity in computer science education, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field. Special Events include the Hour of Code/AI.
Piedmont Regional Technology Competition
The Piedmont Regional Technology Competition is open to 3rd-12th grade students in Cherokee, Gilmer, Fannin, Murray, and Pickens County.
The categories will be reviewed by the Steering Committee in August and will be released in September. Updated information will be located at https://www.gastc.org/ under Students > Categories.
Information and virtual submission guidelines are located here.
Friday, January 22, 2027, at noon - Project Deadline
No late submissions will be accepted.
Once all submissions are made, judging will take place and winners will be announced on or before Friday, February 5, 2027. An email will be sent to the coaches notifying them of all winners at the Regional Competition. There will not be an in-person awards ceremony. All first-place winners are eligible to attend the Georgia State Technology Competition. Contact Merry Hofmeister for details or with questions.
GASTC
GASTC
"The Georgia Educational Technology Student Competition (GaSTC) is an annual student technology competition produced by the Georgia Educational Technology Consortium. The Consortium sponsors other technology initiatives in Georgia, including the Georgia Educational Technology Conference (GaETC). The GaSTC is the highest level of student technology competition in Georgia with over 750 projects, representing the work of 1000+ students, who are judged at the competition each Spring."
All students that earned 1st place at the Piedmont Regional Technology Competition are eligible to participate at the State Competition. Regional winners will receive all the necessary information to prepare their projects for the State Competition.
GASTC State 2026 Competition Day: March 13, 2027
If you are interested in judging at the GASTC State Competition, more information and sign up are located here.
Remember, October is Cyber Security Awareness Month!
