Papers
Full research or experience reports on computer science education topics, submitted in ACM 2-column format with a 250-word abstract and up to 8 pages of content plus references.
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SIGCSE 2027
Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education Conference
SIGCSE TS 2027 is the flagship conference of ACM's Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education, focused on sharing innovative ideas for teaching and pedagogy in computing education at all levels. The symposium features diverse formats including papers, tutorials, posters, and special sessions, all centered on improving computer science curricula, courses, and educational practices.
Key deadlines
Verified September 9, 2026Abstract registration
June 27, 2026
AoE
Full paper
July 4, 2026
AoE
Conference timeline
Submission and decisions
Abstract registrationKey deadline
June 27, 2026 · AoE
Full paperKey deadline
July 4, 2026 · AoE
Paper fit
Contribution paths
A strong submission should clearly identify its contribution and evaluate it appropriately.
Tutorials
In-depth instructional sessions (3 hours) introducing or reviewing educational techniques, tools, or topics, requiring a 250-word abstract, proposed agenda, and handouts, submitted as a 2+1 page ACM-formatted document.
Posters
Visual presentations of work-in-progress or completed projects, submitted in Round Two, intended for informal discussion and feedback.
Panels
Structured discussions on controversial or emerging topics in CS education, requiring a proposed moderator and panelists, submitted in Round One.
Special Sessions
Focused sessions on specific themes or emerging areas, submitted in Round One, often including multiple presentations or activities.
Lightning Talks
Short, 5-minute presentations on innovative ideas or experiences, submitted in Round Two.
Nifty Assignments
Creative and effective classroom assignments shared for reuse by other educators, submitted in Round Two.
Demos
Interactive demonstrations of educational tools, software, or platforms, submitted in Round Two.
Birds of a Feather (BoFs)
Informal gatherings for discussion on shared interests, submitted in Round Two.
Collaborative Project Incubators (CPI)
Sessions to form teams for collaborative educational projects, submitted in Round Two.
Doctoral Consortium
Workshop for PhD students to present and receive feedback on their research, submitted in Round Two.
ACM Student Research Competition
Competition for student researchers to present their work, submitted in Round Two.
Keynotes
Invited talks by leading experts in CS education; submissions are by invitation only.
Supporter Sessions
Presentations by sponsors or partners; submissions are by invitation only.
Research areas in scope
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Topics of Interest
Curriculum developmentPedagogy and teaching methodsAssessment and evaluationDiversity and inclusion in CS educationComputing for non-majorsK-12 computer science educationOnline and remote learningProgramming languages and tools in educationEthics and societal impact in CS educationInterdisciplinary computing educationIndustry-academia collaborationLearning analytics and educational technologyStudent engagement and retentionFaculty development and supportAccessibility in CS education
Policies worth checking twice
- Submissions must not be simultaneously under review elsewhere; simultaneous submission is grounds for rejection.
- All authors must meet ACM’s authorship criteria: substantial intellectual contribution, participation in drafting/revising, awareness of submission, and accountability for the work.
- Authors must comply with ACM’s policy on research involving human participants and provide evidence of ethical approval if required.
- All submissions must include ORCiD IDs for every author.
- Author lists cannot be changed after submission; no additions or deletions are permitted.
- Tutorials and all in-person sessions require at least one author to register and present in person.
- Submissions must follow the ACM 2-column SIG Conference Proceedings format with US letter size; non-compliant submissions will be desk-rejected.
- Tutorials are limited to 2 pages of content plus 1 optional page for references.
Official sources
Compiled from the official call for papers. The organizers’ pages remain authoritative.
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Last verified September 9, 2026