Teacher Capacity & Development

Novice -

• How will we provide time for professional learning for our staff?

• Do all teachers understand CS is more than coding and the difference between computer literacy and computer science? 

• Have we taken opportunities to develop teacher professional learning in CS through our AEA and statewide CS grants? 

• What opportunities exist for professional learning for our teachers?

Emerging -

• Does CS education rely on more than a few people in the district? 

• Are we “growing” our CS team of expertise beyond individual teachers? 

• Are teachers encouraged to attend professional development CS opportunities?

• Does professional learning in CS align with standards and district vision/goals?

Developing -

• Do we provide opportunities for teachers to belong to professional organizations for additional resources and support?  

• Have we set priorities within each grade-band, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12?

• Do we provide opportunities for all levels of CS professional learning, from those just getting started to those who are advanced?

• Do teacher work groups use student data and artifacts to drive professional development for teachers?

• Have PLC groups complete CS micro-credentials or AEA Learning online CS modules together

• Schedule PD time to discuss the vision of CS in your district, What CS is, and what it isn't

• Schedule grade-level PLC time to dig into their grade-band CS standards

• Have teachers join CSTA and CSTA Iowa

• Encourage/Incentivize CSTA+ membership for resources

• Attend a CSTA event such as a webinar, Virtual Summit, or Annual Conference

• Explore CSTA Professional Development opportunities