This document summarizes the objectives and plans of CS4TX, a nonprofit organization working to expand computer science education opportunities across Texas. The objectives are to teach foundational computer science concepts to all students and increase the number pursuing digital careers. CS4TX is taking a collective impact approach, with a shared vision of computer science for all students from K-12. The plan involves grassroots advocacy, teacher training, curriculum/standards work, and establishing CS4TX chapters around the state. Next steps discussed include aligning with state initiatives, adding a dedicated CS position, and developing K-8 computer science standards.

1. San Antonio
Meeting
CS4TX San Antonio
18 September 2017
@HalSpeed @cs4tx
slideshare.net/hal_speed
or halspeed.com

2. 2 Source: http://curriculumredesign.org/wp-content/uploads/CCR-Plenary-intro-Charles-Fadel1.pdf (excluding computer science)
Computer Science

3. CS4TX Objectives
3
“Traditional” CS
Students
Everyone Else,
the
“Digitally Illiterate”
Digital Jobs
Everyone Becomes
“Literate” in the
Digital Society
1B
1A
Teach every
student the
foundational
understanding of
computer science
Increase
the number
of students
pursuing digital
careers

4. The Challenge
4 Source: Moore, Crossing the Chasm (1991)

5. Collective Impact Framework
5 Source: http://www.collaborationforimpact.com/collective-impact/

6. Shared Vision for Change – CS for All
 Computer science education for all K-12 students
 Every child, every grade
Plan of Action
 Grassroots community network and public advocacy
 Teacher training and professional development
 State and local policy advocacy
 Curricula and standards
 Post-secondary transition
6

7. CS4TX Chapters Across the State
7

8. Big Ideas & Next Steps
 Align objectives with Tri-Agency &
60x30TX recommendations
 Integrate computer science into the
TEA state strategic plan
 Dedicated state-level computer
science position
 Computer science TEKS for K-8
8

9. State of the States Report
9
http://masscan.edc.org/

10. ECEP Member
10 Source: http://ecepalliance.org/

11. CSforAll Pledge
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http://www.csforall.org/pledge/
 Over 3000 schools across 39 states have signed
 District administrators and school principals pledge to:
 Support professional development for CS teachers, administrators
and guidance counselors
 Encourage all students to learn CS
 Offer a variety of opportunities throughout the grades for CS
learning
 Assign a primary point of contact in the school/district for CS
 Ask your district or school to sign today!

12. 12
DECEMBER 4-10, 2017
csedweek.org

13. Thank You
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14. 14 Source: http://www.collaborationforimpact.com/collective-impact/the-backbone-organisation/
CS4TX