CSTA Utah Equity Cohort

CSTA Utah Equity Cohort

Funder: Community Foundation of Utah

Award Amount: $200,000 (inaugural grant)

Funding Announcement Date: January 30, 2020

Project Duration: One year (from 2020 Silicon Slopes Conference to 2021 conference)

Overview

Equity-focused professional development initiative for Utah computer science teachers aligned to CSTA's 2020 Standards for Computer Science Teachers. Project designed to plan, develop, and launch equity-focused professional development while recognizing and showcasing existing teachers who successfully model equitable teaching practices.

Geographic Scope

• Utah (state-wide)

Focus Areas

• Equitable teaching practices in computer science
• Inclusive teaching practices in CS classrooms
• Equitable student outcomes in CS courses
• Recruiting more diverse students into CS classes
• Nurturing learning environments for diverse student success
• Addressing equity gaps in CS classroom
• Alignment with 2020 Standards for Computer Science Teachers

Key Components

1. CSTA Utah Equity Cohort - Recognition and showcase of existing equitable CS teachers 2. Two-day Equity Summit - Culminating professional development event

Project Timeline

• Launch: January 30, 2020 at Silicon Slopes Conference
• Conclusion: Following year's Silicon Slopes Conference with two-day Equity Summit

Alignment

• Addresses key issue in Utah Computer Science Education Master Plan
• Supports CSTA's mission to support teachers with resources and materials addressing equity gaps

Partnership

• Community Foundation of Utah partnership
• Utah state education initiatives

Contact

• Jake Baskin, CSTA Executive Director
• Alex Eaton, CEO of Community Foundation of Utah