Using Networked Improvement Communities to Increase Equity in Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles

• In Event: Marriott Roundtable Session 22
  In Roundtable Session: Developing Pathways to STEM Education and Careers

Abstract

Though still in the development phase, the CS-CLIC model is a promising approach to increasing minority participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics coursework and careers. This paper presents findings from the Computer Science Colorado Learning and Identity Collaborative (CS-CLIC), a research-practice, networked improvement community approach to increasing equitable success in advanced placement (AP) computer science coursework. Seven rural high school educators participated in CS-CLIC. Professional learning within the networked community included computer science content, equity, and identity-based motivation. Baseline analyses revealed perception gaps for historically underrepresented student groups. Upcoming analyses will include the effect of CS-CLIC on student and teacher perceptions and success in AP Computer Science Principles.

Authors

• Greg Hessee, Colorado Education Initiative

• Susan Shebby, McREL International

• Brittney Fraumeni, McRel International

• Sheila A. Arens, McREL