Partner & Community

Novice -

• Are there any local clubs/organizations doing anything CS-related?  (Girl/Boy Scouts,  4H, Afterschool programs, local library, Girls Who Code clubs, etc.)

• Are teachers aware of social networking opportunities (Twitter, Facebook, mailing list, CSTA Iowa)?

• Is CS education included in communications going out to families? (open house, newsletters, conferences)

• Are community members used as a CS resource?

• Are teachers who are new to our community aware of local business/community partner opportunities?

Emerging -

• Are teachers new to our district provided mentorship that includes local business/community partner connections?

• Does CS education go beyond the school day and provide enrichment opportunities?

• Are families aware of additional extracurricular and partner opportunities for enrichment?

• Do local workforce efforts provide opportunities for students to be college and career-ready?

• Do collaboration efforts exist between private and public schools and community partners to provide shared experiences for students?

• Do posters, flyers, communication reflect the diversified population? (female, low SES, ELL, race, etc.)

Developing -

• Does collaboration between community, school, and business partners happen regularly?

• Do we regularly plan, offer,  and/or advertise CS opportunities beyond the school day? 

• Are community partners involved in the development of our K-12 CS plan?

• Check with local organizations - Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4H, Afterschool programs - to see if CS is a topic

• Partner with AEA to start a Girls Who Code program or similar (FYI... it doesn’t have to be only girls included)

• Brainstorm a list of potential business partners, community partners, and/or individuals with CS opportunities

• Work with area private/public schools to share resources and opportunities 

• Reach out to local businesses and community members and seek their involvement

• Brainstorm alumni that have careers in CS to partner with

• Research national organizations for enrichment opportunities for students and create a way to promote/advertise