Apply for a Scholarship to CSTA 2026
Thanks to the generous support of our partners, we're able to offer scholarships to cover the cost of registration to CSTA 2026. Applications are open to all CSTA members and will be accepted until March 9. Learn more and apply.
The ACM/CSTA Cutler-Bell Prize in High School Computing is returning for the 2025-26 school year and is now accepting applications! This award recognizes talented high school seniors across multiple levels of computer science (CS) experience.
Encourage your students to apply today!
CSU CCEI Program Information Night
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The INVITE AI Institute, in collaboration with STARS Computing Core, is currently accepting applications from K-12 teachers in any subject area for the INVITE AI in K-12 Teacher Fellowship Program.
App. Deadline: March 17, 2026
Notification: March 24, 2026
App. Link:
CREATE & Code.Org and UC San Diego are offering Professional Development Opportunities this summer!
Click below to get more information and register for these online sessions:
June 8-12, 2026: Code.org San Diego -CS Discoveries + AI
June 29-July 3, 2026: Code.org San Diego -Teaching AI Foundations
Announcing the 2026 Cleveland CS Summit! On February 24th, join us at the Midtown Collaboration Center. Registration Link: buff.ly/XiKGBXe buff.ly/XiKGBXe, Presenter"s form: buff.ly/ZFGaF7M, should propose 7 minute flash talks, 30 minute sessions or special 60 minute workshops.
The ACM/CSTA Cutler-Bell Prize is back for 2025–26 and now accepting applications!
Open to high school seniors at all CS experience levels—from self-taught beginners to advanced students. Up to 9 winners will earn scholarships for college tuition.
Encourage your students to apply!
Thanks to the generous support of our partners, we're able to offer scholarships to cover the cost of registration to CSTA 2026, which will be held July 13–15 in New Orleans! Applications are open to all CSTA members and will be accepted until March 9. Learn more and apply (buff.ly/Q6tbZdz )
The CS Graduation Requirement bill has received its first hearings in the House and Senate: buff.ly/R6ahZ8h . Please do not hesitate to reach out to legislators on the Education committee with your thoughts about the bill: buff.ly/VAfRmk9 . To help find your legislators: buff.ly/YTA9D8C .
📦 Raspberry Pi’s Hello World is headed to print!
All U.S.-based CSTA members receive a FREE physical copy this year. Make sure your mailing address in your CSTA account is updated by Feb.16 Not a CSTA member? Join for $50/year: buff.ly/bRmxx7a Subscribe for digital alerts: buff.ly/tOkHaUU
The CS Graduation Requirement bill is getting its first hearings this week in the Senate on February 10th at 3pm: buff.ly/R6ahZ8h . Please do not hesitate to reach out to legislators on the Education committee with your thoughts about the bill: buff.ly/VAfRmk9.Find your legislators: buff.ly/YTA9D8C.
Thanks to the generous support of our partners, we're able to offer scholarships to cover the cost of registration to CSTA 2026. Applications are open to all CSTA members and will be accepted until March 9. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status by the end of April. buff.ly/Q6tbZdz
The CSTA Black Affinity Group is hosting two open sessions this month. On Feb. 12, STEM panel that brings together Black innovators, educators, and professionals to share their stories, lessons, and visions for the future. On Feb. 26, Black Creation Panel. Register here:
The CS Graduation Requirement bill is getting its first hearings this week in the House: buff.ly/lHN44JM .The Senate version will get its first hearing next week. Please do not hesitate to reach out to legislators with your thoughts about the bill: buff.ly/GgrhhC7. Find a legislator buff.ly/iQV4yYw
CS Summit at OETC
Join us at OETC in Columbus on February 11th for the third annual CS Summit at OETC! More details about sessions in the upcoming weeks.
To register for OETC: buff.ly/cy0jJHU
Announcing the 2026 Cleveland CS Summit! On February 24th, join us at the Midtown Collaboration Center. Registration Link: buff.ly/XiKGBXe buff.ly/XiKGBXe, Presenter"s form: buff.ly/ZFGaF7M, should propose 7 minute flash talks, 30 minute sessions or special 60 minute workshops.
Join fellow K-12 CS administrators/coaches in a dynamic community of practice on Feb. 2, designed to strengthen CS education across our schools. This series provides a collaborative space outside traditional networks. Log in to your CSTA account to register for K-12 CS Leaders Community of Practice
CS Summit at OETC
Join us at OETC in Columbus on February 11th for the third annual CS Summit at OETC! More details about sessions in the upcoming weeks.
To register for OETC: buff.ly/cy0jJHU
Paradigm Cyber
If AP Cybersecurity is part of your future plans, attend one of our upcoming Info Sessions. They are each at 3:00 pm EST. Simply click the date to register for the session that works best for you.
Here is a link to my calendar: buff.ly/4qVDE6f
We’re excited to share that the Raspberry Pi Foundation is launching a 6-week online professional development program designed to prepare teacher leaders to support high-quality implementation of Experience CS. If interested, please use the link below by Tuesday, January 27, 2026. buff.ly/Gh6c9eV
Greater Cleveland Partnership RSVP (Regional Site Visit Program)
Looking to have your students visit local companies to see work in action? You can learn more by visiting our portal here and contact Emma Maloney (emaloney@greatercle.com) to make requests.
Announcing the 2026 Cleveland CS Summit! On February 24th, join us at the Midtown Collaboration Center. Registration Link: buff.ly/XiKGBXe buff.ly/XiKGBXe, Presenter"s form: buff.ly/ZFGaF7M, should propose 7 minute flash talks, 30 minute sessions or special 60 minute workshops.
The CSTA K-12 Standards, last published in 2017, are getting a refresh!The draft standards document can be found here: buff.ly/knas9W3. All types of feedback are welcome. Please submit your feedback using this form, .https://buff.ly/apZYS1k , by EOD on Friday, January 9
TeachCS
Applications for Teach CS are now available on the ODHE Grants and Resources page and on the ODHE RFP portal page.
CS Summit at OETC
Join us at OETC in Columbus on February 11th for the third annual CS Summit at OETC! More details about sessions in the upcoming weeks.
To register for OETC: buff.ly/2PuPO8L
Announcing the 2026 Cleveland CS Summit! On February 24th, join us at the Midtown Collaboration Center from 1pm - 7pm for sessions that repeat twice, once between 1-4pm, and again between 4-7pm. Attendees can choose to attend for the afternoon, the evening, or both Registration is only $20!
January Meetup: 1/20 @ 6pm
Join us for the first meetup of 2026! We're looking ahead to OETC and the Cleveland CS Summit in February, and touching base with CS educators about the upcoming Advocacy Day, and answer any questions.
When: January 20th at 6:00pm
Where:
We're intentionally making the CSTA 2026 Annual Conference a smaller, exclusive gathering to deliver a one-of-a-kind professional development experience rooted in the spirit of New Orleans. Our Super Early Bird Discount ends in January, so make sure to register by Jan. 11, 2026 to save $300+.
Request for K-12 Standards Feedback
The CSTA K-12 Standards, last published in 2017, are getting a refresh! The draft standards document can be found here (buff.ly/JCBPRu9). All types of feedback are welcome. Please submit your feedback using this form (buff.ly/peseuOA) by EOD on Friday, January 9.
TeachCS
I wanted to share that applications for Teach CS are now available on the ODHE Grants and Resources page (buff.ly/2MvZcN3 ) and on the ODHE RFP portal page (buff.ly/jW2TyUR ).
