CSTA Washington

We are CSTA Washington

CSTA Washington is the consolidation of the four CSTA Washington chapters (CSTA Puget Sound, CSTA Central Washington, CSTA Mid-Columbia, and CSTA Spokane) in November 2024.   While details of the consolidation are in progress, CSTA Washington will use the infrastructure of CSTA Puget Sound (aka Puget Sound Computer Science Teachers Association (PSCSTA)) for legal, financial, and communication purposes.  
 
The mission of CSTA Washington is:
 
Provide community, professional development, support, and advocacy for computer science teachers throughout Washington and help them provide equitable, high-quality CS education to all K-12 Washington state students.

Latest Announcements

Upcoming events

Look for more information here once the migration to this new site is complete, but here are some upcoming events!

  • CSTA Washington Quarterly open board meeting March 5
  • Physical Computing Workshop on March 15 (free for all educators!)
  • Bellevue College CS Ed PD April 26
  • STEP CS/CSTA Washington Lightning Talks on May 22

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About Us

Your local CS Community

CSTA Washington is a local chapter of the national organization CSTA (Computer Science Teachers Association).  CSTA is a nationwide membership organization run by computer science teachers, for computer science teachers.   To learn more about CSTA, view About CSTA.
 
The policies and activities of our chapter shall not reflect any political partisanship, nor any preference, discrimination, or limitation based on sex, race, or religious affiliation.
 
The 2024-25 PSCSTA Board consists of the following:
 
  • President: Lauren Bricker
  • Vice-President: Adrienne Gifford
  • Treasurer: Lawrence Tanimoto
  • Secretary: Jacqueline Russell
  • Member-at-Large: Tracey Sconyers, Elizabeth Bacon, Michelle Laskowski, Josh Caldwell
  • Equity Fellow: Jennifer Styer
  • Social Media Manager: Megan Foertsch

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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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Check out the Connector

The monthly Connector is your source for all of the great things going on in the world of Washington CS education. Check out the March 2025 Connector to learn about: 

  • CSTA Unified Membership
  • Teacher Spotlight: Maya Donnelly
  • Growth of CS Ed in Washington's Middle Schools
  • Legislative Update
  • PD and networking opportunities with CSTA Washington

Read the March 2025 Connector

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