Cybersecurity Pathway for 7-12/CTE

Are you ready to empower your students with the skills they need to thrive in the fast-growing field of cybersecurity? We’re excited to invite you to the 7-12/CTE Cybersecurity Education Pathway, a comprehensive professional development program designed to equip you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to implement a cutting-edge cybersecurity curriculum in your school.

Program Highlights:

• Live 2-day Kickoff Event: Join us for an engaging in-person kickoff on June 25-26 to launch your journey with Module A: Introduction to Cybersecurity and Module B: Cybersecurity Frameworks and Standards

• Stipend & Travel Support for Live 2-day event: Participants will receive a stipend and travel expenses for the kickoff event.

• Flexible Learning: After the kickoff, the remaining modules will be delivered virtually and asynchronously, with one module per month starting in August.

• Industry-Aligned Curriculum: Learn how to align your teaching with industry standards, certifications, and frameworks like CSTA, NIST, and CIS.

• Hands-On Labs: Gain practical experience with cybersecurity tools and techniques through interactive lab activities.

• Capstone Project: Develop and present a cybersecurity unit map or lesson plan to showcase your learning.

• Stipend Provided: End of pathway stipend will also be given upon completion of pathway and submission of capstone project.

• Module A: Introduction to Cybersecurity – June 25- (Live Kickoff)

• Module B: Cybersecurity Frameworks and Standards – June 26 (live)

• Module C: Developing a Cybersecurity Curriculum – August (Virtual/Asynchronous)

• Module D: Meeting the Needs of Learners of all Abilities – September (Virtual/Asynchronous)

• Module E: Industry Partnerships and Certifications – October (Virtual/Asynchronous)

• Module F: Implementing Cybersecurity Labs – November (Virtual/Asynchronous)

• Module G: Cybersecurity Career Pathways – December (Virtual/Asynchronous)

• Module H: Capstone Project – January (Virtual)