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K12 Cybersecurity Education Community of Interest

National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE)

Community Coordinating Council

Community of Interest Charter

K12 Cybersecurity Education

1. Description

This Community of Interest is a forum for K12 teachers, school administrators, local and state 

education agencies, non-profit organizations, federal agencies, institutions of higher education, 

researchers, and others who are interested in learning and sharing evidence-based strategies 

and recommendations to grow cybersecurity informed citizens and attract, develop, and grow 

the next generation of diverse students pursuing cybersecurity careers. 

2. Goals and Objectives

This forum provides a mechanism in which public and private sector participants can:

● develop concepts, design strategies, and pursue actions that advance K12 

cybersecurity education, training, and workforce development

● exchange ideas among interested stakeholders (e.g., practitioners, researchers, 

educators, scholars, content developers, school administrators, district and state level 

Dept. of Education and students) to attract, develop, and grow the next generation of 

cybersecurity workers

● converse on educational aspects of current, emerging, and at times novel K12 

cybersecurity paradigms, frameworks and standards through an open process for 

multiple stakeholders to provide input to coordinate, revise, accelerate and harmonize 

national K-12 cybersecurity education initiatives

● foster activities for advancing K-12 cybersecurity education and highlight strategies 

that address the goals of the NICE Strategic Plan through a National K12 

Cybersecurity Education Roadmap. 

3. Organization and Operation

The following sections describe the K12 Community of Interest structure, membership 

functions, meeting times and locations, and new member acceptance.

3.1 Structure

The K12 Cybersecurity Education Community of Interest is a constituent or topical group within 

the NICE Community Coordinating Council. 
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The K12 Community of Interest group is made up of co-chairs, an executive secretary, project 

team leads, project teams, and members. Co-chairs will serve two-year terms with a possibility 

of renewal for an additional two years. The K12 Community of Interest group membership is 

open to all stakeholders with an interest in sharing and learning how to inform, develop, and 

grow a diverse group of students pursuing a cybersecurity career. Members may join or leave 

the community at any time. 

3.2 Membership Functions

3.2.1 NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Community of Interest Co-Chairs

The K12 Community of Interest Co-Chair role entails providing the leadership, the stewardship, 

and the oversight of the interest group, to help the community achieve its mission.

K12 Community of Interest Co-Chairs have the following responsibilities:

a. Advocate for and advance the mission of the NICE Community Coordinating Council and 

NICE Strategic Plan.

b. Ensure communication between the NICE Community Coordinating Council, NICE staff, 

NICE working groups, NICE communities of interest, and K12 community of interest 

project teams. 

c. Stay informed on issues relevant to the K12 cybersecurity education Community of 

Interest (e.g., K12 cybersecurity education resources and programs, relevant educator 

training, research, funding opportunities).

d. Ensure community representation is incorporated into the work of the Community of 

Interest. 

e. Maintain the integrity and trust of the community, assuring that contributors are able to

effectively participate, and that all voices are being heard.

f. Provide thought leadership to help divergent participants, organizations, and 

perspectives come together, seeking a consensus whenever possible, on effective work 

products that advance the mission consistent with the Community of Interest charter.

g. Facilitate meetings of the Community of Interest, including providing input, developing, 

and reviewing agendas and minutes, and presiding over Community of Interest group 

monthly meetings. The NICE liaison may be designated to preside over meetings during 

the absence of the appointed Co-Chairs. 

h. Ensure coordination and communication with NICE liaison.

i. Determine how Co-Chair responsibilities shall be shared between Co-Chairs. 

j. Support all attendees’ adherence to respectful engagement at all times; encourage and 

provide opportunity for all attendees to participate.

k. Support completion of requested tasks towards the development of the NICE Community 

Coordinating Council and Community of Interest deliverables.

l. Create deliverables that are aligned to NICE Strategic Plan or in response to NICE 

Community Coordinating Council requests or, when necessary, refer them to another 

appropriate working group, community of interest, or project team.

m. In consultation with the NICE Community Coordinating Council Co-Chairs, review, 
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deliberate on, and revise or adopt any recommendations of working groups and 

communities of interest prior to forwarding or presenting to the full NICE Community 

Coordinating Council membership.

3.2.2 NICE K12 Community of Interest Executive Secretary

The K12 Community of Interest Executive Secretary supports the Co-Chairs in ensuring the 

smooth functioning of the K12 Community of Interest.

a. Advocate for and advance the mission of the NICE Community Coordinating Council and 

NICE Strategic Plan.

b. Stay informed on issues relevant to the K12 cybersecurity education community of 

education (e.g., K12 cybersecurity education resources and programs, relevant educator 

training, research, funding opportunities).

c. Promote community representation into the work of the Community of Interest. 

d. Maintain the integrity and trust of the community, assuring that contributors are able to

effectively participate, and that all voices are being heard.

e. Provide input in developing and reviewing agendas and minutes.

f. Ensure that the notice of the meeting is given, that suitable accommodation is arranged 

and confirmed, and that agenda is prepared.

g. Ensure circulation of any papers to be discussed at the upcoming meeting and a copy of 

the agenda to all members.

h. Ensure coordination and communication with K12 Community of Interest Co-Chairs and 

NICE liaison.

i. Support all attendees’ adherence to respectful engagement at all times; encourage and 

provide opportunity for all attendees to participate

j. Make notes of the meeting, recording the key points and making sure that all decisions 

and proposals are recorded, as well as the name of the person or group responsible for 

carrying them out. 

k. Support administrative activities to support the needs of the Community of Interest. 

l. Track the schedules and agendas for all related Community of Interest meetings, noting 

any coordination needed.

m. Tracks and ensures follow-up on action items. 

3.2.3 NICE K12 Community of Interest Members

K12 Community of Interest members have the following responsibilities:

a. Complete requested tasks towards the goals of the K12 Community of Interest

b. Attend and actively participate in K12 Community of Interest meetings as necessary

c. Contribute input to K12 Community of Interest project(s)

d. Serve as Subject Matter Experts to the K12 Community of Interest co-chairs

3.2.4 NICE K12 Community of Interest Project Team Leads

K12 Community of Interest Project Team Leads have the following responsibilities:

a. Complete requested tasks towards the development of the NICE K12 

Community of Interest project plans, timelines, and deliverables

b. Facilitate NICE K12 Project meetings as necessary for providing direction and 
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leadership for project timelines and deliverables

c. Attend and actively participate in meetings of the K12 Community of Interest

d. Review and provide comments on deliverables prepared by project team members or 

presented to the K12 Community of Interest 

e. Provide project status updates, obtain input, or present final results to the K12 

Community of Interest 

f. Participate in presentation of recommendations to NICE Community Coordinating 

Council when invited

3.3 Meeting Times and Locations

This group will determine the most appropriate day and time monthly that best meets the 

members’ schedule. Meeting details will be provided in advance of the meeting date. 

3.4 New Member Acceptance Process

To join this group, email nicewg.k12+subscribe@list.nist.gov. with the subject line: “NICE K12 

COI Subscribe”, and with your full name and email address in the body of the message.
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NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education 

Community of Interest 

Meeting Agenda TEMPLATE

Date and Time (ET)

 BlueJeans Link and access Code + Phone option

Click here to view the K12 Cybersecurity Education Community of Interest Website

NICE Strategic Plan: https://www.nist.gov/itl/applied-cybersecurity/nice/about/strategic-plan

https://www.nist.gov/itl/applied-cybersecurity/nice/about/community-coordinating-council/k12-

cybersecurity-educators

This Community of Interest is a forum for K12 teachers, school administrators, local and state education 

agencies, non-profit organizations, federal agencies, institutions of higher education, and others who are 

interested in sharing and learning how to grow and sustain diverse students pursuing cybersecurity careers 

through learning experiences, exposure to career opportunities, and teacher professional development. 

PREVIOUS K12 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

https://www.nist.gov/system/files/documents/2017/04/26/nice_k12_implementation_plan.pdf

QUICK LINKS:

Listserv:NICEk12education@list.nist.gov

Google Groups; https://groups.google.com/u/1/a/list.nist.gov/g/NICEk12education

Google Docs Shared Folder:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1q_Akcm4NQdtY1okpoI5bn8zB33Wz9pPs?usp=sharing 

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I. Opening Remarks

II. Roll Call & Ground Rules

III. CyberSnack Warmup

IV. Presentation/s

V. Old Business/Action Items

VI. Open Floor

VII. New Business

VIII. Project Team Updates/ Project Progress Reports

IX. Summary of Action Items

X. Next Meeting Reminder

XI. Adjournment
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2021 K12 COMMUNITY OF INTEREST/EVENTS SCHEDULE

(As of X/XX/2021)

Countdown for remainder of year, noting any changes in schedule

Month, date, year day of week 

All meetings will be held through BlueJeans, unless otherwise indicated. Please note: BlueJeans 

link and password will change for each meeting.

Time Task Resource Outcomes Action Items