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 Summit
- 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 CSTA Conference and Equity in Action Summit, 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 next cohort will open in July.
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).
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.
CSTA’s Equity Fellowship is made possible in partnership with:
