About

Computer Science for California (CSforCA) is a coalition of educators, industry leaders, nonprofit organizations, and higher education institutions advocating for high-quality computer science education, with an emphasis on girls, low-income students, and students of color. Since 2012, CSforCA has helped increase access to computer science across California through research, policy and professional learning for educators.

Our Mission: Advance equitable computer science education for all California students by fostering inclusive engagement and community partnerships, strengthening support for educators, and informing policy through data.

Our Vision for the Future: California students are equipped with foundational computing competencies to become innovative thinkers and creators of a just and inclusive future.

CSinCA

In the past ten years, California has made huge strides in computer science education. Find out about the current state of CS in CA, where we want to go, and how we’re going to get there.

Leadership & Working Groups

CSforCA is led by two co-directors and five working groups to make computer science more accessible for students across California. CSforCA working groups collaborate across policy goals, coalition-building, K-12 teaching and learning, higher education, research and communications. Learn about our leadership & working groups.

Members

CSforCA coalition members work across the state: from Del Norte in the far north, to San Diego in the south, and everywhere in between, CSforCA members are working to make computer science education equity a reality in California. See out what our members are up to.