Are you committed to improving equitable access and achievement in PreK-12 computer science? Do you want to develop as a leader and share your expertise at a national scale? Apply to become a CSTA Equity Fellow. We have expanded the fellowship to include about 20 fellows across two cohorts (for both teachers and non-teachers).
What Equity Fellows Do
- Share their expertise with CSTA members across the globe, including on stage at the CSTA Annual Conference and Equity in Action Series
- Develop professional learning experiences (e.g., online PD courses, webinar series, virtual conferences, chapter PD) for the CSTA community
- Collaboratively design and implement a project to promote equity in CS education
- Represent CSTA and the PK-12 CS education community
Benefits
- $3,000 stipend
- Professional learning with premier leaders in the field, including quarterly convenings and monthly virtual meetings
- Spotlight at the 2025 CSTA Annual Conference and the Equity in Action Series, with opportunities to present on a national stage
- Support from CSTA staff, expert partners, and dedicated resources to implement selected project
- Prominent recognition on CSTA’s website, and professional learning materials
Applications for the 2024-25 cohort will close Aug. 9, 2024. Do you know someone who be interested? Nominate them using the form below.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a CSTA+ member or willing to upgrade if selected. (Join CSTA here!)
- Be a current PreK-12 CS teacher OR educational leader (e.g., coach, administrator, specialist, curriculum or PD provider, or other role who supports PreK-12 CS teachers).
- Submit an application by Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
Selection Criteria
- Has demonstrated evidence of disrupting the inequities in CS impacting one or more marginalized groups including: female and non-binary students; Black, Latinx, and Native students; English language learners; and students with disabilities.
- Clearly articulates effective strategies to support equitable access, engagement, and achievement in computer science education.
- Is self-reflective, and desires to grow and evolve as a leader.
- Is deeply committed to social justice and the success of all students, especially those from marginalized groups.
- Leverages collaboration and partnerships, and understands the need for a systems-level approach.
- Has clear, creative, and thoughtful ideas for how to improve equitable access and achievement at a broader scale in the CSTA community.
Timeline
Application & Selection
- July 16: Application opens
- Aug. 9: Application deadline
- Sept. 16: Select fellows
Convenings
- Sept. 27 – 28: convening #1 (virtual)
- Nov 8-9: convening #2 (in-person*)
- Jan. 24-25: convening #3 (virtual)
- March 28- 29: convening #4 (virtual)
- May 30- May 31: convening #5 (virtual)
* In-person convenings will be held all day on Friday and Saturday, with travel to/from the location on Thursday and Sunday. All travel expenses will be covered by CSTA. Locations are still TBD.
Monthly Meetings
One Monday per month from 5-7 p.m. CT (Sept. 16, Oct. 14, Nov. 18, Dec. 16, Jan. 6, Feb. 10, March 17, April 21, May 12, June 16, and Aug. 11)
CSTA’s Equity Fellowship is made possible in partnership with:
