The California Computer Science Access Report
This report examines computer science education in California—who has access, who participates, and where equity gaps by race, gender, income, and geography continue to persist.
This report examines computer science education in California—who has access, who participates, and where equity gaps by race, gender, income, and geography continue to persist.
For District Leaders, Principals, Teachers, and CS Advocates interested in increasing CS opportunities for all students. This guide, developed by administrators across the state of California, is intended to inform education leaders about how to bring equitable CS into their schools.
When computer science “counts” it is recognized as foundational learning, and will be prioritized and supported as a core academic subject. Download our brief on the many ways that computer science counts in California, and can be integrated into other subjects.
For close to a decade, Computer Science for California (CSforCA) has worked to ensure equity and access to high quality teaching and learning opportunities in computer science (CS) for all students in California. This is a timeline of some of CSforCA’s accomplishments.
This report, published by the American Institutes for Research, examines CSforCA’s policy successes, contributing factors, and priorities through a series of interviews with 20 individuals involved in the CS education policy process.
What exactly is computer science? This infographic explores what computer science is, and the importance of giving students of all backgrounds the opportunity to learn and pursue it.
Learn more about the pros and cons of developing computer science standards in California, how they impact equity and access, and what the process for developing these standards entails.
The California Computer Science K-12 standards is a detailed breakdown of the standards the California Department of Education set to ensure students receive quality computer science instruction. Designed to inform teachers, curriculum developers, and educational leaders to ensure all students receive a quality computer science education, these standards set the learning goals for students in regards to what they should know and be able to do with computer science at the K-12 grade level.
For an interactive version of the standards, where you can filter by grade level and concept, visit the K-12 Computer Science Content Standards site.
The California Computer Science Strategic Implementation Plan provides recommendations for supporting K–12 computer science education. This report suggests the best practices for California and its local education agencies to improve CS education through expanding CS course offerings, increasing CS educators, and implementing equitable strategies by expanding CS opportunities.
Download this graphic of CSforCA’s 4 policy priorities for 2019-20. These priorities will ensure equity and access to high quality teaching and learning opportunities in computer since in California.
This document outlines CSforCA Policy Priorities, and how they are aligned with the California Computer Science Strategic Implementation Plan Panel Recommendations and the California Computer Science Strategic Implementation Report.
