CSTA - Empowering Teachers and Students in Computing Disciplines

1. CSTA Resources Dr. Chris Stephenson

2. CSTA s Mission CSTA is a membership organization that supports and promotes the teaching of computer science and other computing disciplines. CSTA provides opportunities for K-12 teachers and students to better understand the computing disciplines and to more successfully prepare themselves to teach and learn.

3. CSTA Today CSTA is an international membership organization of 11,000 members CSTA is a learning community CSTA is an advocacy organization CSTA is a provider of professional development for teachers CSTA is a research body CSTA is a provider of resources

4. CSTA Regional Chapters 4 Massachusetts Michigan Missouri New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York (3) North Carolina Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Texas (2) Arizona Arkansas California (4) Canada-AB Canada -BC Canada-SK Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Illinois Kansas Kentucky Maryland Utah Virginia (2) Washington

5. Selected items: CSTA Chapters CS Education Week Advocacy Tools The Source CS Repository Voice bimonthly newsletter Reports Standards CS in K-8 Computational Thinking Curriculum Resources Other resources, posters

6. Standards: Running on Empty Examines current learning standards in core subject areas in every state. Shows that roughly two-thirds of the country have few computer science education standards for secondary school education, and most states treat high school computer science courses as simply an elective. Includes state-by-state standards report cards keyed to CSTA computer science standards.

7. New K-12 Computer Science Standards Introduces fundamental CS concepts to all students, beginning at the elementary school level. Presents CS at the secondary school level in a way that can fulfill a CS, math, or science graduation credit. Encourages schools to offer additional secondary-level CS courses that will allow students to study CS in more depth and prepare them for entry into the work force or college. Increases the availability of rigorous CS for all students, especially those who are members of underrepresented groups.

8. Equity: Addressing Core Equity Issues An in-depth look at the barriers in our educational system Practical recommendations for solutions to address core equity issues Comprehensive recommendations for each stakeholder group Practical, achievable suggestions for working together to ensure that all students have the opportunities that rigorous computing provides

9. CS Teacher Certification is a Total Mess Many states have no requirements at all so anyone can teach computer science Most people (teachers and administrators) don t know what the requirements are in their own states Some states have requirements that have absolutely no connection to computer science content or teaching Some states have requirements that are impossible to meet (requiring teachers to have taught courses that do not exist) Teacher preparation programs are not preparing computer science teachers because they are designed to prepare teachers for professional certification

10. Posters and Brochures

11. The Critical Intangibles APCS Principles Course Policy work with ACM Developing chapter and teacher leadership Partnerships for equity Supporting students engagement

12. Supporting Our International Work UK Computing Curriculum Document International Comparisons Report

13. THANK YOU! Chris Stephenson Executive Director, CSTA Phone: 1-541-687-1840 Fax: 1-541-687-1840 cstephenson@csta.acm.org CSTA website: csta.acm.org