Figure 1: CSI-STEM Logic Model

Hypothesis: Infusing computer science and computational thinking into core subject instruction will better prepare students for post-
secondary education and career readiness.










Project Team

Steering
Committee

Computer
Science Support
Consultants

Professional
Development

Teacher
Certifications

Curriculum
Development
Cadre

Exciting and
engaging
research-based
tools,
applications, and
resources

Lesson Study

Engineering
supplies

Instructional
technology

Evaluator
Evaluation and
selection of
resources

Alignment of
resources to
CCSS, CPT,
NGSS, and K-12
CS Standards
from CSTA

Develop and
review lessons
Design and deliver
professional
development

Implement
lessons

Conduct Lesson
Study

Mentor Cadre
Teachers




(3) Co-PIs

(1) STEM
Computer Science
Coordinator

(2) University
Partners

(1) Industry
Partner

(25) Cadre
Teachers

(1,650) Students
(1) Independent
Evaluator

(1) SBBC
Department of
Student
Assessment and
Research
Improved student
engagement as
measured by
attendance,
enrollment in STEM
courses generally
and AP courses
specifically
Inputs Outputs
Activities Participation
Outcomes
Short term Long term
Long
Enhanced
computational skills
and competency as
measured by
performance test
scores
Improved student
achievement as
measured by
improved math and
science
standardized test
scores
Foundational data to
determine best
practices for
increasing student
exposure to
computer science
concepts and
achievement in
computational
thinking skills

Improved post-
secondary outcomes
for participating
students include:

College success
Higher wages
Globally
competitive
skills
Assumptions


Computer
Science and
Computational
Thinking
coursework is
not sufficiently
available



Current
methods of
delivering
Computer
Science and
Computational
Thinking
education and
training are
limited
Evaluate professional
development

Evaluate curriculum
implementation

Assess student impact