K-12 CS Initiative Mission and Vision

Vision Statement

The K-12 Computer Science and Information Technology Initiative collaborative envisions a future in which:


Students have agency to engage in strategic problem solving through the use of  technology to improve society


Computer science is an essential literacy in TK-12 education

There is strong vertical alignment between K-12, Career Technical Education, college and industry

Mission Statement

The K-12 Computer Science and Information Technology Initiative collaborative is a group of computer science advocates aiming to provide integrated, high quality computer science education throughout the region.  The K-12 CS and IT Initiative collaborative will utilize our expertise, common experience and resources to address the need for an equitable, relevant computer science and ICT programs that prepares students and educators for current and future careers identified by Strong workforce and labor data.  We will accomplish this by supporting computer science initiatives that include access for all students so that they see themselves and thrive within computer science careers. 

K-12 Computer Science and Information Technology Initiative Overall Objectives