Thank you for your interest in contributing to the CSTA teacher standards resource working groups. These working groups support the implementation of CSTA’s Standards for Computer Science Teachers (2020) across a variety of specific audiences. There are currently four working groups that work both independently and collaboratively to develop resources, lead professional learning, and otherwise disseminate the standards and supplementary resources:

• The Reflective Teachers team supports CS teachers in completing self-reflections aligned to the teacher standards, setting prioritized goals for professional learning, and identifying aligned professional learning. They have developed self-reflection tools and PD for teachers.
  
  
• The Administrators & Coaches team supports the educational leaders and instructional coaches who themselves support the ongoing professional growth of CS teachers. They have developed a CS Coaching Toolkit and PD for coaches/administrators.
  
  
• The Schools of Education team supports teams at institutions of higher learning to create or refine pre-service CS teacher education programs. They have developed a guidance toolkit for postsecondary schools of education and lead workshops to support the development of new pre-service programs.
  
  
• The CSAccess Working Group supports K-12 educators in fostering inclusive computing education by promoting accessible instructional design and fostering collaboration. They raise awareness and provide resources about accessibility challenges, intentionally inclusive design, and fostering an environment that values diverse perspectives, experiences, and learning needs.
  
  
• The Internal Content Advisory Working Group serves as a strategic thought partner to CSTA’s Professional Learning team, offering guidance, feedback, and insights to ensure professional development (PD) offerings are effective, relevant, and aligned with CSTA’s mission to empower, engage, and advocate for K–12 computer science teachers.

By completing this open interest form, you can share your ideas and feedback on our current projects. While we may accept new members on an as-needed basis, CSTA members are welcome to review the initiatives outlined and contribute their thoughts. Your input is invaluable in shaping the success of these efforts, and we look forward to your engagement in driving meaningful impact.

Please know that due to the nature of these initiatives, the CSTA working groups program does not have a formal application process. If you are interested in serving in one of the working groups, please complete the following section of this form. Our Education Team will review your request and will contact you if you are selected.

Demographic Questions

We collect demographic information to better understand who our volunteers are and to track the impact of our equity-focused efforts. We are committed to addressing and counteracting biases in our processes and creating a volunteer base that is reflective of our broader community. This information is not required.