LOGIC MODEL

1. Activities

1.1. Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to gather information on the current state of computer science education in the ecosystem surrounding JCPS

1.2. Develop and implement an equity-focused computer science education program in two pilot schools that includes the ID+ Academy computer science curriculum, training for teachers, recruitment of computer science teachers, and real-world project-based learning experiences for students

1.3. Provide marketing and recruitment support for the ID+ Academy pathway at the pilot schools

1.4. Provide ongoing professional development and support for teachers and students

1.5. Organize and host the All That TECH Conference to provide professional development opportunities for underrepresented students in technology

1.6. Provide summer internship opportunities through the TECC Boss program for students to work on technology solutions that support their identity and community

1.7. Hire technology students to work on projects that come in from local nonprofits

1.8. Engage with stakeholders across the ecosystem of computer science education in JCPS, including education leaders, current CS teachers, students, members of the business community, and other key stakeholders

1.9. Promote the importance of computer science education and secure continued investment in these programs

2. Inputs

2.1. Funding from JCPS and other sources

2.2. TECH-Nique team with expertise in computer science education, marketing, and community engagement

2.3. Existing relationships with education leaders, current CS teachers, students, members of the business community, and other key stakeholders

2.4. ID+ Academy computer science curriculum

2.5. Real-world project-based learning opportunities for students

2.6. All That TECH Conference

2.7. TECC Boss summer internship program

2.8. Funding to hire technology students

3. Outputs

3.1. Comprehensive data report that identifies areas of need and potential solutions for computer science education in JCPS

3.2. Two pilot schools with implemented ID+ Academy computer science curriculum, trained teachers, recruited computer science teachers, and real-world project-based learning experiences for students

3.3. Increased enrollment in the ID+ Academy pathway at the pilot schools

3.4. Professional development and support for teachers and students

3.5. Successful All That TECH Conference events with increased student interest in technology pathways

3.6. Successful TECC Boss summer internship program with student-created technology solutions that support their identity and community

3.7. Completed technology projects for local nonprofits

3.8. Increased engagement with stakeholders across the ecosystem of computer science education in JCPS

3.9. Increased investment in computer science education programs in JCPS

4. Outcomes

4.1. Increased access and opportunities for underrepresented students in computer science education in JCPS

4.2. Increased knowledge and skills in computer science education for teachers and students

4.3. Increased student interest in technology pathways

4.4. Increased number of students enrolled in computer science education programs in JCPS

4.5. Increased number of students pursuing technology careers

4.6. Increased economic opportunities and workforce development in the region