Equity23-Day3-2A: Coaching for Equity in CS: Building capacity around equitable teaching practices

2023 Equity Conference - Day 3 - WORKSHOP 2A: Coaching for Equity in CS: A coaching model for building capacity around equitable teaching practices
Pauline Lake | National Center for Computer Science Education - College of St Scholastica (MN)
Andrea Wilson-Vazquez | University of Texas, Corpus Cristi
Brad Haugen | Code Savvy

Coaching for Equity in Computer Science (CS) is a new initiative focused on studying the impact of coaching on teachers in CS. Two coaching programs have been created as part of this project (one nationally/virtually through the National Center for CS Education at the College of St. Scholastica and one locally in Minnesota through Code Savvy). The coaching model used is designed around the CSTA Standards for CS Teachers and focuses specifically on providing ongoing support for HS CS teachers to build their capacity around implementing equitable teaching practices. Coaches are trained on what coaching is, how to be a coach, and how to support teachers in implementing strategies that support learners historically underrepresented in CS. Some strategies include Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and creating welcoming environments. This workshop aims to share details about the project, how to get involved, in addition to resources and strategies that can be brought back to the (in-person and online) classroom right away. Attendees will participate in an interactive coaching scenario and complete a hands-on activity aimed at understanding how to support all students in learning.