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2025

  • Ramírez-Salgado, A., Wusylko, C., Weisberg, L., Delgado, J., & Israel, M. (in press). Preparing elementary preservice teachers to integrate computational thinking in the curriculum. ACM Transactions on Computing Education.
    Weisberg, L., Barrett, J., Israel, M., & Miller, D. (2025). A review of arts integration in K-12 CS education: Gathering STEAM for inclusive learning. Computer Science Education, 35(1), 123-152. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08993408.2024.2359854
  • Guo, M., Yun, M., & Israel, M. (2025). Introducing Computational Thinking and Computer Science Instruction to Preservice Science and Math Teachers. In Proceedings of the 56th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education V. 1, 416-422. https://doi.org/10.1145/3641554.3701899
  • Barrett, J., Johnson, M.J., & Israel, M. (2025). Teacher Reviews of Block-Based Coding for K-12 Classrooms. In Proceedings of the 56th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education V. 2, 1379–1380. https://doi.org/10.1145/3641555.3705259

2024

  • Song, Y., Weisberg, L., Zhang, S., Tian, X., Boyer, E. K., & Israel, M. (2024). A framework for inclusive AI learning design for diverse learners. Computers & Education: Artificial Intelligence, 6, 100212. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.caeai.2024.100212
  • Yan, W., Bennett, A., Cobo, A., & Israel, M. (2024, March). A Cross-Case Analysis of Experienced Educators in CS Inclusion. In Proceedings of the 55th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education V. 2 (pp. 1863-1864). https://doi.org/10.1145/3626253.3635631.

2023

  • Strickland, C., Ramírez-Salgado, A., Weisberg, L., Chandler, L., Di Domenico, J., Lehman, E. M., & Israel, M. (2023). Designing a framework for integrated elementary computer science instruction through culturally responsive pedagogy and Universal Design for Learning. Journal of Computer Science Integration, 6(1), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.26716/jcsi.2023.4.17.46
  • Israel, M., Huang, R., Mak, J., Bennett, A.B., & Bex, R.T. (2023). A community of practice for elementary teachers promoting inclusion of students with disabilities in CS instruction. In Proceedings of the 54th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, Vol. 2. 1280. https://doi.org/10.1145/3545947.3576226.
  • Song, Y., Tian, X., Barrett, J., Israel, M., & Boyer, E. K. (2023). Guide, Safety Net, Project Tester, and More: Investigating the Roles of Facilitators in an Artificial Intelligence Summer Camp. In Proceedings of 2023 International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2023).
  • Song, Y., Katuka, A. G, Barrett, J., Tian, X., Kumar, A., McKlin, T, Celepkolu, M., Israel, M., & Boyer, K. (2023). AI Made By Youth: A conversational AI curriculum for middle school summer camps. In Proceedings of 2023 Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI 2023), February 7-14, Washington, DC, USA.
  • Katuka, A. G., Auguste, Y., Song, Y., Tian, X., Kumar, A., Celepkolu, M., Boyer, K., Barrett, J., Israel M., & McKlin, T. (2023). A Summer camp experience to engage middle school learners in AI through conversational app development. In Proceedings of the 54th ACM Technical Symposium on Computing Science Education V. 1 (SIGCSE 2023), March 15–18, 2023, Toronto, ON, Canada. ACM, New York, NY, USA, 7 pages. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3545945.3569864
  • Israel, M., Chandler, L., Cobo, A., & Weisberg, L. (2023). Increasing access, participation, and inclusion within K-12 CS education through Universal Design for Learning and High Leverage Practices. In S. Sentence, E. Barendsen, N. R. Howard, & C. Schulte (Eds.), Computer science education: Perspectives on teaching and learning in school (2nd ed.). Bloomsbury Publishing.

2022

  • Kumar, A., Tian, X., Celepkolu, M., Israel, M., & Boyer, K. E. (2022, September). Early Design of a Conversational AI Development Platform for Middle Schoolers. In 2022 IEEE Symposium on Visual Languages and Human-Centric Computing (VL/HCC) (pp. 1-3). IEEE.
  • Wiggins, J. B., Earle-Randell, T. V., Bounajim, D., Ma, Y., Ruiz, J. M., Liu, R., Celepkolu, M., Israel, M., Wiebe, E., Lynch, C.F., & Boyer, K. E. (2022, September). Building the dream team: children’s reactions to virtual agents that model collaborative talk. In Proceedings of the 22nd ACM International Conference on Intelligent Virtual Agents (pp. 1-8).
  • Israel, M., Kester, M., Williams, J., & Ray, M. (2022, online). K-12 teachers’ confidence in supporting students with disabilities in computer science education: The influence of instructional coaches. Transactions on Computing Education. https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3513138
  • Liu, T., & Israel, M., (2022, online). Uncovering students’ problem-solving process in a game-based learning environment. Computers & Education. 182.
  • Luo, F., Yan, W., Liu, R., & Israel, M. (2022). Elementary students’ understanding of variables in computational thinking-integrated instruction: A mixed methods study. In Proceedings of the 53nd ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (pp. 523-529).
  • Luo, F., Israel, M., & Gane, B. (2022). Elementary computational thinking instruction and assessment: A learning trajectory perspective. ACM Transactions on Computing Education, 22(2), 1-26.
  • Israel, M., Liu, R., Yan, W., Sherwood, H., Martin, W., Fancseli, C., … & Adair, A. (2022). Understanding barriers to school-wide computational thinking integration at the elementary grades: Lessons from three schools. In Computational Thinking in PreK-5: Empirical Evidence for Integration and Future Directions (pp. 64-71). Association of Computing Machinery (ACM), New York, NY.
  • Yadav, A., Israel, M., Bouck, E., Cobo, A., Samuels, J. (2022). Achieving CSforALL: Preparing special education pre-service teachers to bring computing to students with disabilities. In Proceedings of the 53rd ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (pp. 196-201). https://doi.org/10.1145/3478431.3499333.

2021

  • Israel, M. (2021). Equity principles for including learners with disabilities in K-12 CS education. In Understanding Computing Education (Vol 2): Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Proceedings of the Raspberry Pi Foundation Research Seminars.
  • Fancsali, C., & Israel, M. (2021). “To What Extent Are Students With Disabilities Included in K-12 Computer Science Education?” in Spotlight on NYC Schools. Research Alliance for New York City Schools. Retrieved from https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/research-alliance/research/what-extent-are-students-disabilities-included-k-12-computer-science
  • Strickland, C., Rich, K. M., Eatinger, D., Lash, T., Isaacs, A., Israel, M., & Franklin, D. (2021). Action fractions: The design and pilot of an integrated math+ CS elementary curriculum based on learning trajectories. In Proceedings of the 52nd ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (pp. 1149-1155).
    Sherwood, H., Yan, W., Liu, R., Martin, W., Adair, A., Fancsali, C., … & Israel, M. (2021). Diverse Approaches to School-wide Computational Thinking Integration at the Elementary Grades: A Cross-case Analysis. In Proceedings of the 52nd ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (pp. 253-259).
  • Gane, B., Israel, M., Elagha, N., Yan, W., & Pellegrino, J. (2021). Design and validation of learning-trajectory based assessments for computational thinking in upper elementary grades. Computer Science Education, 1-25.

2020

  • Israel, M., Chung, M. Y., Wherfel, Q. M., & Shehab, S. (2020). A descriptive analysis of academic engagement and collaboration of students with autism during elementary computer science. Computer Science Education, 30(4), 444-468.
  • Israel, M., Jeong, G., Ray, M., and Lash, T. (2020). Teaching elementary computer science through Universal Design for Learning. Proceedings of the 51st Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (pp. 1220-1226).
  • Luo, F., Israel, M., Liu, R., Yan, W., Gane, B., and Hampton, J. (2020). Understanding students’ computational thinking through cognitive interviews: A learning trajectory-based analysis. Proceedings of the 51st Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (pp. 919-925).
  • Sherwood, H., Fancsali, C., Israel, M., Diamond, J., & Moeller, B. (2020). Framework for Effective Computational Thinking Integration in Elementary (K–5) Schools. New York, NY: EDC Center for Children and Technology.
  • Israel, M., & Lash, T. A. (2019). From classroom lessons to exploratory learning trajectories: Mathematics + computational thinking. Interactive Learning Environments, 1-21.DOI: 10.1080/10494820.2019.1674879.
  • Yan, W., Liu, R., Israel, M., Sherwood, H., Fancsali, C., & Pierce, M. (2020, February). School-wide Integration of Computational Thinking into Elementary Schools: A Cross-case Study. In Proceedings of the 51st ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (pp. 1325-1325).
  • Liu, R., Luo, F., Israel, M. (2020, March). Video Analysis of Student Challenges and Interactions in Computational Thinking-integrated Botany. In Proceedings of the 51st ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education.

Presentations

2025

  • Cobo, A. & Thompson, T. (2025, July). Moving Beyond Mandate: A Conversation on Accessibility in Higher Education [Plenary Session, Invited Talk]. Conference for Research on Equitable and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology (RESPECT). Newark, NJ.
  • Bennett, A., Yan, W., Cobo, A., & Israel, M. (2025, April 23). A Cross-Case Analysis of Experienced Educators in CS Inclusion [Poster Session and e-lightning talk]. American Educational Research Association. Denver, CO.
  • Israel, M., Stefik, A., Fugarte, G., & Bennett, A. (2025, May 8). Beyond compliance: Designing accessible tools for dynamic learning [Panel discussion]. Infosys Crossroads Conference. Indianapolis, IN.
  • Bennett, A., Israel, M., & Cobo, A. (2025, June 4). Professional development for K-5 teachers to tailor the POUR principles to their use cases [Presentation]. Google Blockly Developers Summit, Seattle WA.
  • Song, Y., Weisberg, L., Zhang, S., & Israel, M. (2025, April 23). Designing inclusive AI learning experience: A UDL-guided framework [Roundtable session]. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.
  • Guo, M., Yun, M., & Israel, M. (2025, February 21). Introducing Computational Thinking and Computer Science Instruction to Preservice Science and Math Teachers. [Paper presentation]. Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE) Technical Symposium, Pittsburgh, PA.

2024

  • Yan, W., Liu, T., Weisberg, L., Ramírez-Salgado, A., & Israel, M. (2024, April 13). Middle school students’ computational problem-solving behaviors in a game-based environment [Poster session]. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Guo, M., & Lindsey, N. (December 2024). Robo Shark in the Wild: Teaching Young Learners about AI. CS Education Celebration, CSTA Broward Professional Development, Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Guo, M., & Miller, D. (June 2024). Integrating Computational Thinking and Computer Science in Your Teaching. Annual CS Fest, CSTA, Jacksonville, FL
  • Guo, M. (July 2024). Scratch Jr Intro Section and Advanced Section. Infosys Pathfinder Professional Development, Gainesville, FL

2023

  • Bennett, A., Israel, M., & Delgado, J. (2023). Improving accessibility in the classroom with the UDL4CS interactive table CSTA Voice, https://csteachers.org/improving-accessibility-in-the-classroom-with-the-udl4cs-interactive-table/.
  • ​​Bennett, A., Israel, M., Cobo, A., & Delgado, J. (2023). Using the UDL4CS Interactive Table [Asynchronous poster].  Presented at the Universal Design for Learning Implementation Research Network Conference, Orlando, Florida and Online. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35z8jrQ-XHE&t=52s.
  • Bennett, A. & Israel, M. (2023). Preservice teachers implementing universal design for learning and accessibility in computer science education. Keynote presented at the Universal Design for Learning, Implementation Research Network Conference, Orlando, FL.
  • Israel, M. Cobo, A., Chandler, L., Fancsali, C., Ramirez-Salgado, A, Bennett, A,, Weisberg, L., & Grover, S. (2023). Scaffolding through multiple entry points to K-8 computer science participation and inclusion (Poster 8). Structured poster presentation at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL.
  • Israel, M., Li, W., Fancsali, C., Bennett, A., Xu, Y., & Cobo, A. (2023). Participation of students with disabilities in K-12 computer science education. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. and online.
  • Israel, M., Li, W., Fancsali, C., Bennett, A., Xu, Y., Cobo, A. (2023, May 4). Participation of students with disabilities in K-12 computer science education [Virtual Paper]. American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual conference, Virtual Event.
  • Israel, M., Cobo, A., Chandler, L., Salgado-Ramirez, A., Bennett, A., Weisberg, L. (2023, April 15). Scaffolding through multiple entry points to K-8 computer science participation and inclusion [Structured poster session]. American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual conference, Chicago, IL, United States.
  • Bennett, A., Israel, M., Cobo, A., Delgado, J.  (2023, March).Using the UDL for computer science interactive table [Asynchronous poster session]. Universal Design for Learning Implemental and Research Network (UDL-IRN), Virtual Event.
  • Cobo, A., & Israel, M. (2023, February 2). Increasing participation in K-12 CS education through UDL [Online Workshop]. Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Inland Empire, Virtual Event.
  • Ramírez-Salgado, A., Weisberg, L., Chandler, L., Israel, M., & Strickland, C. (2023, July 13). Increasing K–12 CS participation by adding UDL and CRP to problem-based instruction [Breakout session]. Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) annual conference, Online.
  • Century, J., & Weisberg, L. (2023, June 20). Growing knowledge about using culturally responsive pedagogy and Universal Design for Learning in computer science education [Paper session]. Research in Equity and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology (RESPECT) annual conference, Atlanta, GA.
  • Chandler, L., Weisberg, L., Israel, M., & Strickland, C. (2023, Apr. 16). The development of an equity-centered curricular crosswalk for K-12 CS education [Paper session]. American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual meeting, Chicago, IL.
  • Strickland, C., Ramírez-Salgado, A., Weisberg, L., Chandler, L., & Israel, M. (2023, Apr. 13). Designing a framework for integrated elementary computer science instruction through culturally responsive pedagogy and Universal Design for Learning [Invited speaker session]. American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual meeting, Chicago, IL.
  • Weisberg, L., Chandler, L., & Israel, M. (2023, Mar. 14). Accessible and engaging project-based learning with Universal Design for Learning and culturally responsive pedagogy [Breakout session]. Universal Design for Learning Implementation and Research Network (UDL-IRN) International Summit, Orlando, FL (Hybrid).

2022

  • Israel, M., Cobo A., Yan, W., Liu R., & Chandler, L. (2022, April 25). Developing scaffolding debugging strategies to support metacognition during programming [Symposium session]. American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual meeting, San Diego, CA, United States.
  • Israel, M., & Yan, W. (April, 2022). Developing scaffolding debugging strategies to support metacognition during programming. Panel session at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) national meeting, San Diego, CA.
  • Liu, R., Luo, F., & Israel, M. (April, 2022). Technology-integrated computing education in early childhood: A systematic review of the literature. Paper session at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) national meeting, San Diego, CA
  • Strickland, C., & Israel, M., (February, 2022). Integration through an inclusive lens. CS Across the Curriculum Summit, Virtual. Computer Science Teachers Association.
  • Cobo, A., Bennett, A., Chandler, L., Ramirez-Salgado, A., Weisberg, L., Williams, J. (2022, April 2). Strategies for using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in K-8 CS [Breakout session]. Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) equity action summit, Virtual Event.
  • Kumar, A., Tian, X., Celepkolu, M., Israel, M., & Boyer, K. E. (2022, September). Early Design of a Conversational AI Development Platform for Middle Schoolers. In 2022 IEEE Symposium on Visual Languages and Human-Centric Computing (VL/HCC) (pp. 1-3). IEEE.
  • Israel, M. (August, 2022). Unpacking access and inclusion in K-12 CS education: Inclusive mindsets and pedagogical practices. Invited keynote. National Center for Women in Information Technology (NCWIT) Conversations for Change, Virtual.
  • Weisberg, L., Ramirez-Salgado, A., Chandler, L., Israel, M., & Strickland, C. (2022, July 16). Reducing barriers to K-12 CS participation with UDL and CRP [Breakout session]. Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) annual conference, Chicago, IL, United States.
  • Cobo, A., Bennett, A., Barrett,J., Israel, M., Bergeron, L. ( 2022, July 14). Disabilities Inclusion in CSforALL [Hands-On Workshop]. Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) annual conference, Chicago, IL, United States.
  • Israel, M., Bergeron, L., Cox, B., Milenkovic, L., & Bennett, A. (May, 2022). K-8 Inclusive Computer Science Education Stories: Lessons from a research practice partnership. RESPECT 2022: The Conference on Research in Equity and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology, Philadelphia, PA.

2021

  • Kumar, A., Tian, X., Celepkolu, M., Israel, M., & Boyer, K. E. (2022, September). Early Design of a Conversational AI Development Platform for Middle Schoolers. In 2022 IEEE Symposium on Visual Languages and Human-Centric Computing (VL/HCC) (pp. 1-3). IEEE.
  • Israel, M. (August, 2022). Unpacking access and inclusion in K-12 CS education: Inclusive mindsets and pedagogical practices. Invited keynote. National Center for Women in Information Technology (NCWIT) Conversations for Change, Virtual.
  • Weisberg, L., Ramirez-Salgado, A., Chandler, L., Israel, M., & Strickland, C. (2022, July 16). Reducing barriers to K-12 CS participation with UDL and CRP [Breakout session]. Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) annual conference, Chicago, IL, United States.
  • Cobo, A., Bennett, A., Barrett,J., Israel, M., Bergeron, L. ( 2022, July 14). Disabilities Inclusion in CSforALL [Hands-On Workshop]. Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) annual conference, Chicago, IL, United States.
    Israel, M., Bergeron, L., Cox, B., Milenkovic, L., & Bennett, A. (May, 2022). K-8 Inclusive Computer Science Education Stories: Lessons from a research practice partnership. RESPECT 2022: The Conference on Research in Equity and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Cobo, A. (2021, July 14). No more silos: CS in core curriculum with PBL [Hands-On Workshop]. Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) annual conference, Online due to COVID-19.
  • Israel, M., Ray, M., Strickland, C. (2021, July). Applying the CSTA Equity Standards in K-12 CS Education. Virtual Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Annual Conference.
  • Cobo, A., Lash, T., Israel, M. (2021, March 10). Strategies for Using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Elementary CS to engage all learners [Breakout Session]. Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) equity action summit, Virtual Event
  • Twarek, B., Freeman, C., Friend, M., Israel, M., Mora, L., & Ray, M. (May, 2021). Infusing equity and inclusion in K-12 computer science teacher development. RESPECT 2021: IEEE STCBP Conference for Research on Equity and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology, Virtual.
  • Grover, S., Denner, J., Thomas, J., Fields, D., & Israel, M. (May, 2021). Learner-centered pedagogies for equity and inclusion in K-12 introductory programming. RESPECT 2021: IEEE STCBP Conference for Research on Equity and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology, Virtual.
  • Israel, M., Williams, J., Kester, B., & Ray, M. (April, 2021). Equity and inclusion through Universal Design for Learning in K-6 computer science education: Perspectives of teachers and instructional coaches. Paper session at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) national meeting, Virtual.
  • Israel, M., Yan, W., Thomas, D. K. (April, 2021). The role of special education teachers in promoting access to compuer science education: BrowardCODES-for-All. Structured poster session at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) national meeting, Virtual.
  • Luo, F., & Israel, M. (April, 2021). Exploring elementary students’ computational thinking in math: Findings and implementations for instruction and assessment. Paper session at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) national meeting, Virtual.
  • Israel, M., Yan, W., Liu, R., Martinez, M., Sherwood, H., Adair, A., Martin, W., & Rivera-Cash, E. (April, 2021). School-wide integration models of computational thinking in elementary schools: A cross case analysis. Paper session at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) national meeting, Virtual.\
  • Israel, M., Liu, T. (April, 2021). Detecting learners’ frustration based on their performance in game-based learning activities. Paper session at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) national meeting, Virtual.
  • Cobo, A., Israel, M., & Lash, T. (March, 2021). Strategies for using Universal Design for Learning in K-8 CS. Computer Science Teachers Association Equity in Action Summit. Virtual conference.

2020 and before

  • Israel, M. (October, 2020). Countering pedagogy for the “privileged” in CS for All: A Universal Design for Learning theoretical and practical lens for addressing the needs of students with disabilities in K-8 CS education. ACM WiPCSE: Workshop in Primary and Secondary Computing Education. ACM Virtual Conference.Vaval, L., & Israel, M. (October, 2020). Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning in elementary computer science education: Initiatives and resources from the field. Wonder Workshop International STEAM Virtual Summit.
  • Liu, T & Israel, M. (forthcoming, July, 2020). Emotional Experience of Elementary Students in Online Computer Programming. AECT 2020 Summer Research Symposium, Jacksonville, FL.
    Israel, M. (February, 2020). Meaningful inclusion of K-12 students with disabilities in computer science education. Council for Exceptional Children Annual Conference, Portland, OR.
  • Liu, R & Israel, M. (forthcoming, Nov, 2020). Eye-tracking as a Lens to Understand Computational Thinking. 2020 Association for Educational Communications and Technology International Convention, Jacksonville, FL.
  • Israel, M. (May, 2019). Invited presentation: Meaningful inclusion of all students in computer science education through the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Framework. Annual summit of the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), Nashville, TN.
  • Israel, M. (March, 2019). Invited keynote presentation: Implementation of UDL in elementary and middle school computer science education. Annual conference of the Universal Design for Learning Implementation and Research Network, Orlando, FL.
  • Israel, M., Hafeez, S., Schanzer, E., Dovi, R., Koslow, E., & Lash, T. (February, 2019). Panel: Making K-12 CS Education Accessibility a Norm, not an Exception. In Proceedings of the 50th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (pp. 1232-1233). ACM.
  • Jeong, G., & Lee, C. (February, 2019). Teacher implemented strategies for including K-8 students with disabilities in computer science education and makerspace activities. Presentation for Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Indianapolis, IN
  • Israel, M., & Lash, T. (January, 2019). Invited webinar presentation: Accessibility and inclusion in K-12 computer science education: Meeting the needs of students with disabilities in the CS for All movement. ADA National Network & the Great Lakes ADA Center. http://www.adainfo.org/training/accessible-technology-webinar-series-accessibility-and-inclusion-k-12-computer-science-cs
  • Israel, M. (November, 2018). Invited international lecture: Teaching computer science to young learners in gamified environments: Implications for supporting struggling learners. Media Education Summit: Inclusive Worlds of Games; Clash of Realities. Cologne, Germany.
  • Israel, M. (November, 2018). Research Spotlight Session: Pedagogical approaches for including students with disabilities in Computer Science for All (CS for All). Presentation at the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV.
  • Israel, M., & Jeong, G. (November, 2018). Comparison of school-embedded and district-wide coaching in K-8 computer science: Implications for including students with disabilities. Presentation at the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV.
  • Boyce, M., Ladner, R., Israel, M., & Lash, T. (October, 2018). CS for All Accessibility Pledge. CS for All Summit. Detroit, MI.
  • Israel, M., Lash, T., & Maa, W. (July, 2018). Strategies for assisting struggling learners in elementary CS classrooms. Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) Annual Meeting. Omaha, NE.
  • Israel, M. & Diaz, L. (May, 2018). State-level initiatives to address diversity in CS. Infosys Foundation USA CrossRoads meeting. Scotts Valley, CA.
  • Israel, M., Lash, T., Bergeron, L., & Ray, M. (April, 2018). Planning K-8 computer science instruction through the UDL Framework. Universal Design for Learning Implementation and Research Network National Conference. Orlando, FL.
  • Jeong, G. (November, 2017). Teacher-Implemented Strategies for Including Students with Disabilities into Integrated Elementary Mathematics and CS Instruction. Presentation for the TED’s Ruby Anniversary: 40th Annual Conference for Teacher Education Division (TED), Savannah, GA
  • Lash, T., (forthcoming, July, 2020) Use-Modify-Create and Beyond: Planning Programming Lessons for ALL Kids. Presentation at the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) national conference. Arlington, Va
  • Israel, M., Marsland, W., & Lash, T. (forthcoming, July, 2020) Strategies for Using Universal Design for Learning in Elementary CS to Engage All Learners. Presentation at the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) national conference. Arlington, VA.
  • Lash, T., & Elder, J., (June, 2019). Making computer science accessible for ALL learners. Presentation at the International Society of Technology Educators (ISTE) international conference. Philadelphia, PA.
  • Lash, T., (December, 2018). Resources for computer science research practitioner partnerships (RPP). Presentation at the National Science Foundation (NSF) CSforAll RPP Resubmission Workshop. Spellman College, Atlanta, GA.
  • Marsland, W., Lash, T., & Sedgewick, V. (July, 2018) Infusing literacy in the K-5 computer science classroom. Workshop at the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) national conference. Omaha, NE.
  • Twarek, B., & Lash, T. (July, 2017). Standards-based elementary computer science education. Workshop at the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) national conference, Baltimore, Maryland.
  • Lash, T., & Israel, M. (July, 2017). Emerging strategies for struggling learners in integrated mathematics and CS classrooms in the elementary grades. Presentation at the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) national conference. Baltimore, Maryland.
  • Sedgewick, V., & Lash, T., (July 2017). Build your K-8 CS superpowers with social media. Presentation at the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) national conference. Baltimore, Maryland.
  • Reese, G., Lash, T., & Park, M. (July, 2014). Classroom learning and learning about the classroom with Etoys. Poster at the International Society for Technology Education (ISTE), Atlanta, Georgia.