Events

Meet up and unwind with fellow CS teachers of all levels! Come to our monthly meetup to discuss various topics in CS. Our meetups are guided by your interest, curiosity, and love of teaching CS. We meet for camaraderie and to build community. We are open to elementary, middle, and high school teachers.

Join us on October 5, 2023, to learn how you can integrate Minecraft Education’s Cybersecurity pathway into your school’s curriculum. Gain insights from leaders from school leaders in North Dakota, pioneers in implementing K-12 cyber standards, about their journey in creating positive cyberculture and aligning education with real-world cybersecurity careers.

Join CSTA-Arizona and the U of A CS Department for a K-12 Teacher Meetup. Meet other local Computer Science educators, have dinner on us, and participate in a Computer Science activity to grow your CS professional knowledge

Come learn about Scratch and connect with other educators!

Computing affects many aspects of the world in both positive and negative ways and local and global levels. At the Impacts of Computing Summit, teachers will explore ways for individuals and communities to influence computing through their behaviors, cultural and social interactions, and in turn, new cultural practices. The summit is tailored for teachers who teach any subject in grades K-12 or are already a computer science teacher. Register now!

Join us on Thursday, October 19 from 6 to 7 PM CT as we discuss identity-inclusive computing with Dr. Joanna Goode. As the Curricula and Pedagogy Lead for the AiiCE program, Dr. Goode comes with a wealth of knowledge to share with educators so that we can take a step further to making our computer science classrooms, more identity inclusive. Teachers will leave with tangible suggestions and takeaways to utilize in their classrooms so that their spaces are more inclusive of the students that they teach.

The Intro workshop is designed for elementary educators new to teaching computer science who want to explore how to begin teaching the CS Fundamentals curriculum. Join your peers and experienced facilitators to get a hands-on introduction to computer science, pedagogy, overviews of the online curriculum, and teacher dashboard, as well as strategies for teaching “unplugged” classroom activities. For more information or to host a workshop at your school or district please contact cs@azscience.org.

Join CSTA-Arizona and the U of A CS Department for a K-12 Teacher Meetup. Meet other local Computer Science educators, have dinner on us, and participate in a Computer Science activity to grow your CS professional knowledge

This event is primarily for K-14 classroom teachers of any discipline. We will focus on how to use the micro:bit device - a small physical device with buttons and an grid of LEDs - in a variety of contexts and subject areas. You do not need to already have a device to participate.

Join us on Monday, December 4, 2023, from 6-7 p.m. CT as we kick off CSEdWeek 2023. CSEdWeek is an annual program that inspires K-12 students to take an interest in CS. This year, our focus will be on the Impacts of Computing. “Impacts of Computing” refers to the positive and negative effects on various aspects of our lives, including education, privacy, security, and accessibility. A panel of 2023 CSHeroes will discuss these topics with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science.

Join CSTA-Arizona and the U of A CS Department for a K-12 Teacher Meetup. Meet other local Computer Science educators, have dinner on us, and participate in a Computer Science activity to grow your CS professional knowledge

The Deep Dive is designed for elementary educators who have started teaching CS Fundamentals but want to more deeply understand Code.org’s approach to teaching CS and need strategies to fully implement the curriculum. Developed with Code.org’s professional learning values in mind, the 7-hour Deep Dive workshop provides teachers with a hands-on learning experience with other like-minded teachers. Teachers are given the space to work through individual challenges in carefully crafted sessions led by experienced facilitators. For more information or to host a workshop at your school or district please contact cs@azscience.org.

The Intro workshop is designed for elementary educators new to teaching computer science who want to explore how to begin teaching the CS Fundamentals curriculum. Join your peers and experienced facilitators to get a hands-on introduction to computer science, pedagogy, overviews of the online curriculum, and teacher dashboard, as well as strategies for teaching “unplugged” classroom activities. For more information or to host a workshop at your school or district please contact cs@azscience.org.

The CSTA Equity in Action Summit is a one-day virtual event bringing together PreK-12 CS teachers for a call to action to transform our approach to providing equitable CS education rooted in justice. Engage in strategies to equip yourself with resources on representation, accessibility, and culturally sustaining pedagogies. Develop an action plan to increase CS education access to all students and empower them to use CS in a just way.