Guidance for Teachers
Effective CS teachers continuously develop their knowledge, practice, and professional identity to keep pace with the rapidly evolving discipline. |
Scholarship Applications for CSTA 2022 are Open!
We're excited to announce that scholarship applications for CSTA 2022 are now open! Thanks to the generous support of our partners we are able to offer financial support to cover the conference registration fee, three nights in a hotel, and/or airfare, train, or mileage reimbursement (up to $400). You must be an active CSTA member to apply. |
Creating Global Classrooms with ScratchPals
Kathleen Fugle is an active board member of our CSTA NoVA chapter. She works as a School-Based Technology Specialist at an elementary school in Fairfax County Public Schools. A School-Based Technology Specialist is the equivalent to an ITC or ITRT in other school divisions. Her primary responsibility is to support teachers in the integration of technology into instruction.
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Hello Ruby
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Markkula Center for Applied Ethics
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Vrain Waves Podcast
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Computer Science-A Facebook GroupIn this Facebook group, AP CS A Teachers ask questions and get timely answers from other AP CS A Teachers world-wide. There are also files that support teaching AP CS A which include assignments, pacing, practice questions and the like. |
The Batch - A weekly AI newsletterThe Batch showcases some of the most cutting edge technologies and people within the field of modern artificial intelligence. |
CSTA Virtual Teaching SummitJoin us for a one-day summit to support K-12 Computer Science teachers who have moved to a virtual teaching environment. September 12, 2020 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM ET |
Building Community OnlineAs we begin the 2020-2021 school year, it may be tempting to focus solely on lessons, online activities, and the myriad of administrative and technology concerns. These things are indeed important, but we must also build relationships with our students and care for ourselves. |
Getting Ready for Distance LearningIt seems that distance learning is here to stay - at least that's true for now. So ... what are the best tools and tips to help with our online lessons? Let's take a closer look! |
CSTA Nationals was great!The national conference was held virtually on July 13th and 14th. If you were not able to attend, click on the session resources link to catch up on what you missed. |
CSTA Kickoff MeetingWe invite you to attend our first Computer Science Summit: for teachers by teachers.
CSTA NoVA Inaugural Computer Science Summit CANCELLED for March due to concerns about the Coronavirus We are currently working on a virtual Kickoff Meeting for in Fall 2020!
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CSTA Annual Conference in Arlington VA! July 11-15, 2020
CSTA's Annual Conference is a chance for computer science teachers to come together for learning, networking, and fun. We are a community of educators who are changing the lives of students every day in our classrooms. We are eager to share our knowledge and to learn from one another. Our three-day conference has over 100 sessions of education to broaden your knowledge of computer science education, inspirational keynotes and sessions to reinvigorate your passion for teaching, and countless moments of fun and connection along the way. If you are looking for new and exciting ways to engage with your students in your classroom, look no further than CSTA 2020. You don't want to miss out on this great experience. |
CSTA NoVa next MeetingNext Meeting on July 26th at the Brewery |
CS Honor Society
CSTA is thrilled to elevate Code VA’s Computer Science Honor Society (CSHS) to the national level. We are excited to offer high school teachers from across the United States the opportunity to cultivate local societies that support thriving environments for success in computing courses. This CSTA program encourages secondary students’ enthusiasm for computer science, honors academic excellence, and promotes service. |