Extending the CAPE Framework

The CAPE framework is a powerful framework for building programs that lead to equitable outcomes in K-12 computer science education. We have also been using the framework to disaggregate existing programs across several projects.

As part of one of our projects with key partners, we have created an extended CAPE codebook based on work produced by the ECEP Alliance and co-developed by Carol Fletcher and Jayce Warner. CAPE standards for Capacity for, Access to, Participation in, and Experiences of Computer Science (CS) Education. The codebook considers subcomponents of each CAPE component, categories of subcomponents and subcategories. This codebook has been used in several projects, including to conduct a gap analysis of existing literature.

Preferred citation: Gransbury, I., McGill, M. M., Thompson, A., Heckman, S., Rosato, J., & Delyser, L. A. (2023, March). Building upon the CAPE Framework for Broader Understanding of Capacity in K-12 CS Education. https://csedresearch.org/resources/extended-cape-codebook/