CS4NorCal

Computer Science for Northern California

CS4NorCal, a professional learning and research project serving over 100 schools in Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta and Siskiyou counties since June 2021, promotes equitable access to computer science (CS) education for small and rural schools. The project brings resources and builds capacity and partnerships to create opportunities for students. Who needs and will use CS: Everyone!

What is CS4NorCal?

CS4NorCal is a regional project sponsored by the California Small School Districts’ Association (SSDA) to create K-12 computer science pathways for students in small rural schools, including a commitment to:

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Rural Areas Served in Northern California: Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta and Siskiyou counties

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  • Co-design a model to implement CS pathways with rural CA schools, districts and county offices of education

  • Train up to 265 teachers -- and their administrators and counselors -- to teach and support CS pathways

  • Evaluate the process in order to create a pathway development model that can be replicated in other small rural schools and districts

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Professional Learning Outcomes

https://lookerstudio.google.com/reporting/eb069b92-6861-4e9d-8941-6844efc75c57/page/5iGTD

https://lookerstudio.google.com/reporting/eb069b92-6861-4e9d-8941-6844efc75c57/page/5iGTD

Emerging Indicators of Impact

  • 88% of teachers responding to a survey after their second year of participation reported an increase in their knowledge about CS content

  • Compared to teachers in a contrast group, participans in CS4NorCal reported greater confidence and knowledge in CS content

  • Over 85% of students agree with these statements after being in the program:

"I am able to do well in activities that involve technology."

"Students like me can learn computer science."

Modoc

Modoc County

Siskiyou County

Siskiyou County

Plumas County

Plumas County

Glenn

Glenn County

Lassen

Lassen County

Shasta County

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Question: Who needs Computer Science?

Answer: EVERYONE

Check out CS4NorCal on the Rural Voice NREA podcast here!

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