Annual Conference

The CalGirlS Kick-Off CollaborationConference is planned for the Fall 2012 to introduce its STEM initiative to schools, organizations, businesses, and institutions across the state. Both formal and informal educators will learn about mini-grant availability and its application process, how to use the extensive online program Directory on the National Girls Collaborative Project Web site, the value of evaluation to improve programming, and how to replicate promising practices for reaching girls. The conference will invite a keynote and organize a panel discussion of women in various stages of STEM careers, speaking about what influenced them to choose STEM and how practitioners can encourage girls’ interest in those subjects. This initiative hopes to empower girl-serving organizations and educators working with girls to enhance California’s reputation as a high-tech leader in innovation and productivity.