CSTA Connecticut

We are CSTA Connecticut

CSTA Connecticut was established as your local computer science community. This chapter was built to connect you with other computer science teachers, provide professional development to help you improve your craft, and connect your local voice to the national computer science education community.

Don't miss our IN-PERSON May Meeting!

When:  May 22, 2025 from 19:00 to 20:00 (ET)
Where:   CREC Central Office, 111 Charter Oak Ave, Room 101, Hartford, CT, 06106
Purposeful Play with Karen Gray

Join us for an in person event and learn all about Purposeful Play. Supporting critical thinking and processing with engaged, hands-on STEM learning.  Karen Gray brings 20 years of teaching and consulting to this cutting edge instructional practice.  Learn how to spark authentic STEM engagement for K-8 learners! 

REGISTER HERE! It's Free!


Summer PL with Maryland Center for Computing Education

Are you an educator looking to: 

  • Ignite student creativity and critical thinking? 
  • Integrate cutting-edge technology seamlessly into your curriculum? 
  • Gain practical skills and innovative teaching strategies? 
  • Stay ahead of the curve in education? 

Join us for dynamic and impactful professional learning workshops! 

Explore exciting topics such as:

  1. Unleashing Creativity with Scratch & Scratch Jr.: Learn to introduce the power of block-based coding to young learners, fostering computational thinking and storytelling. 
  2. Integrating AI in the Classroom (Beginner & Advanced): Discover practical ways to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and explore methods for teaching students about artificial intelligence. 
  3. Data Science for Educators: Develop your data literacy skills and learn how to teach students to collect, analyze, and visualize data across subjects. 
  4. Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Educators: Gain essential knowledge and strategies to promote online safety and digital citizenship in your classroom.
  5. Preparing Students for Industry Certifications: Introduction workshops for educators interested in guiding students towards CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certifications. 

And much more! 

Our professional learning opportunities offer: 

  • Practical, hands-on activities you can implement immediately. 
  • Relevant content aligned with educational standards. 
  • Opportunities for collaboration and networking with fellow educators. 
  • Expert facilitators with a passion for education. 
  • All workshops will be held virtually. 

Invest in your professional growth and empower your students for future success! 

Ready to learn more and register? 

Summer Professional Learning with Code.org

Code.org Regional Partner Sacred Heart University (SHU) is happy to announce its summer Professional Learning opportunities to be held June 23-27, 2025 using a hybrid model. New to the lineup this year is Computer Science AI and Foundations (CSAIF).  SHU will also be offering Elementary Programming, CS Discoveries for middle school teachers, and CS Principals or CSA for teachers with students taking AP exams.  AI/ML will be included in all offerings as it is changing the landscape in CS.

 As always, Code.org curriculum is open sourced and as part of the launch Pl fees are being waived to districts who are enrolled in the Code.org District Partner program. All at NO Cost.

 

Enrollment for CSAIF CSAIF with Code.org 

 

For more information please reach out to Susan Auchincloss at auchinclosss@sacredheart.edu

 

CSTA Connecticut was established as your local computer science community. This chapter was built to connect you with other computer science teachers, provide professional development to help you improve your craft, and connect your local voice to the national computer science education community.

About CSTA

The Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) understands that teaching computer science is hard. That’s why our dedicated team and teacher-led Board of Directors has focused on creating a strong environment to support K–12 educators.


We’re proud to have created a community that:

 

  • Is led by K-12 computer science teachers, and puts teacher needs at the forefront

  • Shares the latest best practices in K-12 computer science education

  • Creates local communities across the US + Canada that make sure every computer science teacher has a home.

  • Builds the largest teacher-led computer science professional development event in the world each year!

  • Provides access to exclusive discounts on courses and tools that will take your teaching practice to the next level.

 

You might be the only computer science teacher in your school, district or town, but as a part of CSTA, we’re in this together.

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July 8 - 11

2025 Annual CSTA Conference

CSTA 2025 is your backstage pass to connect with the ultimate community of K-12 computer science teachers. Join us in Cleveland, where the city’s vibrant rock spirit sets the perfect stage for you to reconnect with your fellow educators. Whether you’re jamming with affinity groups, tuning in to local chapters, or riffing through content-based meetups, you'll find your community.

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Upcoming Events:

  • April Member Meeting - April 24, 2025 Virtual -  AI for CS Teachers with Dana Runkle
  • May Member Meeting - May 22, 2025 IN PERSON - Purposeful Play with Karen Gray
  • June Member Meeting - Date TBD IN PERSON - Meet your new Board and end of year Networking Social

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