Computer Science Education Initiatives in Kentucky - Overview & Progress Report
Explore the initiatives advancing computer science education in Kentucky, including workforce statistics, student demographics, teacher pathways, and policy updates. Learn about the efforts to promote diversity and access to computer science education in the state.
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Computer Science Education in Kentucky Presentation before the Commission on Race & Access to Opportunity July 24, 2023 Monique M. Rice, Program Director, AdvanceKentucky CS Initiatives Dr. Sheri McGuffin, STEM Coordinator, AdvanceKentucky Terry Samuel, President & CEO, Kentucky Science & Technology Corporation
Why Computer Science? 5,088 computing jobs $74,833 average salary 706 CS graduates 2280 AP CS students
Demographics of Students Taking a CS Course vs Statewide Representation 74.7 % White 73.5 34.0 % Female 48.4 10.6 % African American 10.8 All students Students taking a CS course 7.0 % Hispanic/Latino 7.5 4.0 % Not Listed 5.2 3.8 % Asian 2.0 0.0 10.0 20.0 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0 80.0
School Demographics of CSI Participant Teachers 2022-23 Comprehensive Schools (55) Area Technology Centers (9) % Non White, 14 % Non White, 28 % White, 72 % White, 85
AdvanceKentuckys CS Initiatives (CSI) Pathways for teachers to receive the Approval for Computer Science (ACS) Approval for any certified teacher to teach any computer science or IT course Professional learning for teachers in grades K-12 through our partnerships Assist Districts in developing a comprehensive K-12 CS plan Through CSforALL SCRIPT workshops Major Partners Other Partners Computer Science/IT Academy
Kentuckys Progress on Code.orgs Nine Policies to Make Computer Science Fundamental Establish rigorous K-12 computer science standards YES Create programs at institutions of higher education to offer computer science to preservice teachers NO Allow computer science to satisfy a core graduation requirement YES (district choice) Create a state plan for K-12 computer science YES Implement clear certification pathways for computer science teachers YES Require that all secondary schools offer computer science NO Allocate funding for teacher professional learning and support YES Establish a dedicated computer science positions in state and local education agencies YES Allow computer science to satisfy an admission requirement at institutions of higher education YES Code.org has recently updated its policy recommendations to include a requirement for every student to take computer science to receive a high school diploma.
Key Takeaways Demographics of students taking CS courses is comparable to all state students, although there is work to be done on reaching gender equity Demographics of Area Technology Centers, where most CTE pathways (including CS) are taught are not comparable to all state students Kentucky has achieved 7 of the 9 policies to make computer science fundamental
Recommendations Kentucky should continue its work to make computer science foundational by Offering computer science education to preservice teachers Developing a plan to make computer science a requirement for high school graduation Kentucky should encourage students from underrepresented groups to participate and complete CTE CS pathways by Continuing to modernize and develop CS pathways to make them more attractive to students Recognizing Area Technology Centers (ATCs) that offer CS pathways and encouraging more ATCs to offer them
Save the Date Tuesday, September 19, 2023 Coding at the Capitol
Data Sources Slide 2 - https://advocacy.code.org/stateofcs, Kentucky State Handout Slide 2 Number of AP CS Students, Kentucky K-12 Computer Science Report 2022 Slide 3 Kentucky K-12 Computer Science Report 2022 Slide 4 School Demographic Data, https://www.kyschoolreportcard.com/home?year=2022 Slide 6 - Kentucky K-12 Computer Science Report 2022
