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ECEP-PA

All Pennsylvania students deserve the opportunity to learn computer science (CS). ECEP-PA is a growing coalition of individuals and organizations committed to broadening participation in computer science (BPC) across the Commonwealth.

As part of the national Expanding Computing Education Pathways (ECEP) Alliance, we are in the early stages of building a statewide coalition. Together, we will create a collective strategy to ensure that every learner has access to high-quality CS education.

Join ECEP-PA!

ECEP-PA needs you! No matter your role or location, now is the perfect time to join. By signing up, you’ll connect with peers, help shape our early priorities, and contribute to statewide efforts in CS education.

Get started with ECEP-PA.

Our Coalition

ECEP-PA is led by Dr. Sara Frey (PaTTAN) and Dr. Bill Mongan (Ursinus College) with support from the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the ECEP Alliance. 

Membership in ECEP-PA is open to all stakeholders committed to broadening participation in CS, including:

  • Educators (early childhood, K–12, higher education)

  • Students, parents, and caregivers

  • Business and industry partners

  • Local and national CS leaders and organizations

  • Nonprofit and community-based organizations

  • Educational researchers

  • Funders

Our coalition is just beginning to form. Now is the time to get involved and help shape the work from the ground up.

Our Activities

ECEP-PA members are already contributing to meaningful efforts, including:

  • Community Building: Gathering monthly to connect and set goals

  • Statewide Strategy: Advising on the development of Pennsylvania’s first state strategic plan for K–12 CS and artificial intelligence (AI)

  • Shared Measurement: Contributing to ECEP’s Common Metrics Project (CMP)

  • Working Groups: Tackling BPC priorities, such as:

    • Creating accessible learning materials to support students with disabilities in CS

    • Curating out-of-school CS opportunities and resources

    • Promoting dual enrollment CS learning 

Ways to Get Involved

There are many ways to engage in ECEP-PA as we grow:

  • Attend a monthly gathering

  • Join or start a working group

  • Share resources and opportunities in support of our BPC efforts