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CSTA Greater Los Angeles Chapter @cstagla.bsky.social · 15h

It's not too late to RSVP at bit.ly/OC-MeetUp and join us on Saturday, 10/11, from 9am-10:30am for Code & Coffee at Urth Caffé in Laguna Beach.

Everyone is welcome whether you are currently a member of CSTA Greater Los Angeles or not, so please come & bring a friend!
#CSforCA #EduSky

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CSTA Greater Los Angeles Chapter @cstagla.bsky.social · 9d

Join us for TECH-&-TREAT at Haven City Market in Rancho Cucamonga on Saturday, 10/4, from 11:30am-1pm! Everyone is welcome (costumes option) whether you are a member of CSTA Greater Los Angeles or not. Please come and bring a friend.

Please RSVP at tinyurl.com/cstagla2510ie #EduSky

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CSTA Greater Los Angeles invites you to TECH-&-TREAT
Haven City Market, 8443 Haven Ave., Rancho Cucamonga
Saturday, October 4, 11:30am-1pm

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CSTA Greater Los Angeles Chapter @cstagla.bsky.social · 10d

Join us on 10/4 9am-10:30am at Starbucks (Moorpark Rd & Brazil in Thousand Oaks) to meet and talk with other teachers of CS. Everyone is welcome, so feel free to bring a friend to introduce to our community.

RSVP at tinyurl.com/cstagla2510vc to let us know you're coming!

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CSTA Greater Los Angeles Chapter @cstagla.bsky.social · 16d

Congratulations to all!! We were thrilled to see three CSTA GLA members selected as part of the inaugural cohort: Angela Chavez, Tarquinn Curry, and Zahra Razi. 👏 We will be excited to hear about your experience! #EduSkyAI

Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) @csteachersorg.bsky.social · 16d

Introducing CSTA’s inaugural Responsible AI Fellowship cohort, supported by ISTEconnects and Google. Learn more about the #ResponsibleAIFellows:

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Introducing the 2025-26 Responsible AI Fellows: Elexis Allen, Matt Alonzo, Lisette Antigua, Angela Chavez, Tarquinn Curry, Mark John Davis, Oommen Chris Jacob, Daniel Jones, Latoya Jones, Kate Lockwood, Jie Long, Tamar McPherson, Zahra Razi, Tim Swick, Denise Thompson.

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CSTA Greater Los Angeles Chapter @cstagla.bsky.social · 23d

We are excited for the first CA statewide virtual gathering of CSTA Chapters this Thursday, 9/18, from 5pm-6:30pm PT.

Register at bit.ly/3JVZDGg and join us to learn powerful techniques that better include English Language Learners in your CS classroom.

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September 18 at 5pm-6:30pm
Register now https://bit.ly/3JVZDGg

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Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) @csteachersorg.bsky.social · Aug 18

Engage in facilitated discussions to understand the impact of identity and ways to foster safe and inclusive CS learning environments. $500 stipend upon course completion.

Learn more and apply for the Fall semester group: buff.ly/d5VnGxf

Teacher Inquiry Groups, Identity Inclusion PD for K-12 CS Educators.
Online PD that combines asynchronous learning with Community of Practice virtual sessions.
Apply by Sept. 05.

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Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) @csteachersorg.bsky.social · Aug 25

The call for #CSTA2026 proposals is officially open! Our presenters are what make the CSTA conference so incredible. Learn more and submit a proposal: buff.ly/jbFVlXz

2026 CSTA annual conference. Call for proposals. Submit by October 26, 2025.

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Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) @csteachersorg.bsky.social · Aug 7

Applications for our year-long IMPACT fellowship close TOMORROW! Learn more about how you can make a difference in computer science education, and apply now: buff.ly/Nmfs6RV
#CSTAImpactFellowship

Last chance to apply: IMPACT Fellowship.
Build a network and grow as a leader.
Identify, address, and shift obstacles in computer science education.
Impact positive change on the local, regional, and national level.
Apply by August 8, 2025.

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CSTA Greater Los Angeles Chapter @cstagla.bsky.social · Jul 3

Join us during the CSTA Conference in Cleveland for a CSTA GLA Chapter Meetup at Savour Coffee and Creations, Key Tower Lobby, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, OH, on Thursday, July 10, from 7am-7:45am!
Registration is not required but we'd love to know you're coming. forms.gle/KRLA7L8akeUX...

CSTA 2025 Cleveland Meetup at Savour Coffee and Creations

Join us for a CSTA Greater Los Angeles Chapter Meetup at Savour Coffee and Creations, Key Tower Lobby, 127 Public Square, Cleveland, OH, on Thursday, July 10, from 7am-7:45am! Grab your morning bever...

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CSTA Greater Los Angeles Chapter @cstagla.bsky.social · May 21

Don't miss the chance to join us and talk about how AI is affecting you and your CS classes tonight, 5/21, from 5-6pm PT. What's good? What's not so good? Everyone is welcome whether you are a member or not and whether you're in the Los Angeles area or not. Register at tinyurl.com/cstagla2505r...

CSTA Greater Los Angeles Chapter @cstagla.bsky.social · May 16

Join us on 5/21 from 5-6pm to meet your CSTA GLA K-8 & High School Representatives and to participate in a discussion about how AI is affecting K-12 CS education. Everyone is welcome whether you are a member of CSTA GLA or not! Register for our Zoom meeting at tinyurl.com/cstagla2505r...

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CSTA Greater Los Angeles Chapter @cstagla.bsky.social · May 16

Join us on 5/21 from 5-6pm to meet your CSTA GLA K-8 & High School Representatives and to participate in a discussion about how AI is affecting K-12 CS education. Everyone is welcome whether you are a member of CSTA GLA or not! Register for our Zoom meeting at tinyurl.com/cstagla2505r...

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Rudy Escobar|CSTA Board|CSTA Equity Fellow|CSforCA Co-Chair @rudstemcs.bsky.social · Apr 30

If you are a CSTA member, and you have not voted, lookout for an email form ElectionBuddy to vote for CSTA Board of Directors. I appreciate your vote to represent you as the At -Large Representative. #CSTAElections #CSTAEquityFellows #CSforCA #CSforALL @csteachersorg.bsky.social #cue #cccue #AiiCE

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CSTA Greater Los Angeles Chapter @cstagla.bsky.social · Apr 27

Join us today, 4/27, from 11am-1pm at Topanga Social, 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd. #9038, Canoga Park, CA, for conversations and fun playing CS related games. Everyone is welcome whether you are currently a member of CSTA GLA or not! forms.gle/2aSPBkj9ymTM...

Game On!

Join us on 4/27 from 11am-1pm in the west San Fernando Valley at Topanga Social for conversations with other teachers of CS and fun playing CS related board or card games. If you have some favorite CS...

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CSTA Greater Los Angeles Chapter @cstagla.bsky.social · Apr 13

Take Me Out To The Ball Game: Orange County Spring Meetup!
Today is the deadline to register for tickets to join us for School Employee Appreciation Night at Angel Stadium on Friday, May 9th, at 6:35pm where the Angels will face the Baltimore Orioles.
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Baseball Night with CSTA GLA

Sign up to reserve your tickets (by April 13th) for a spring meetup with fellow Computer Science teachers from CSTA Greater Los Angeles! Join us for the SchoolsFirst FCU School Employee Appreciation N...

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CSTA Greater Los Angeles Chapter @cstagla.bsky.social · Mar 17

It's not too late to register and join us this Wednesday, March 19th! us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

CSTA Greater Los Angeles Chapter @cstagla.bsky.social · Mar 6

CSTA GLA is excited to welcome Devon Marano, Ed.D & Dr. Beth Simon on 3/19 at 5pm PT. Our guests will share ways to increase opportunities for processing and practicing both language and content in CS classes.

Register & join us for our Zoom meeting at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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CSTA Greater Los Angeles Chapter @cstagla.bsky.social · Feb 19

It's not too late to register and join us tomorrow, 2/18 from 5pm-6pm PT! greaterlosangeles.csteachers.org/events/csta-...

CSTA Greater Los Angeles Chapter @cstagla.bsky.social · Feb 10

Micah Kennedy from Code.org is joining us on 2/19 from 5pm-6pm PT to share AI 101 for STEM & Computer Science Teachers. Please register & invite colleagues who teach STEM/STEAM whether they are a member of our chapter or not.
Register at greaterlosangeles.csteachers.org/events/csta-... #CSforALL

Promotional image of a computer monitor with the following wording: AI 101 for STEM & Computer Science Teachers with special guest Micah Kennedy from Code.org
Presented by CSTA Greater Los Angeles on February 19, 2025

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CSTA Greater Los Angeles Chapter @cstagla.bsky.social · Jan 22

It's not too late to register & join us TONIGHT, 1/22, from 5pm-6pm PT! greaterlosangeles.csteachers.org/events/csta-... #EduSky

CSTA Greater Los Angeles Chapter @cstagla.bsky.social · Jan 13

We are starting 2025 off focused on networking & relationship building within our CSTA GLA community. Register & join us on 1/22 at 5pm PT to participate in an open discussion centered on anything that you, our members, have on your mind. greaterlosangeles.csteachers.org/events/csta-...

CSTA GLA January 2025 Chapter Meeting

Let's build and support the CSTA GLA community! Here are a few things that we might discuss: Have you or your school been impacted by the fires in our area? How can we help? How has your school year ...

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CSTA Greater Los Angeles Chapter @cstagla.bsky.social · Dec 13

We were thrilled to meet & network with amazing CS educators from Greater Los Angeles at the #SeasonsOfCS Statewide Community of Practice (CoP) Virtual Event on 12/12. greaterlosangeles.csteachers.org/Stories/seas... #CSforALL #EduSky

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CSTA Greater Los Angeles Chapter @cstagla.bsky.social · Dec 13

It was a privilege to meet so many Greater Los Angeles area CS educators this evening at the Seasons of CS Statewide Community of Practice Winter event. It looks like Tamales were THE favorite holiday food or drink item.

What's your favorite?
#EduSky #CSforALL

Word cloud of favorite holiday food and drinks. The most popular items were Tamales, Stuffing, Dessert, and Hot Chocolate.

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Alfred Thompson @alfredtwo.bsky.social · Nov 21

Interested in Industry Visitors to Your CS Class? Check out insightcrew.org

Insight Crew

Visit the post for more.

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CSTA Greater Los Angeles Chapter @cstagla.bsky.social · Nov 20

It's not too late to register and join us for our November CSTA GLA Chapter Meeting on 11/20 at 5pm PT. We are excited to welcome Colleen M. Lewis, Ph.D. to share about varied purposes for the use of physical objects that are used in teaching CS. greaterlosangeles.csteachers.org/events/csta-...

Promo image for meeting: Computer monitor with the words Varied Pedagogical Goals For Using Physical Objects in CS Teaching with special guest, Colleen M. Lewis, Ph.D. CSTA Greater Los Angeles - November 20, 2024

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CSTA Greater Los Angeles Chapter @cstagla.bsky.social · Nov 13

We are excited to welcome Colleen M. Lewis, Ph.D. to share with us varied purposes for the use of physical objects that are used in teaching CS at our November CSTA GLA Chapter Meeting.

Register and join us on November 20th from 5pm-6pm PT. greaterlosangeles.csteachers.org/events/csta-...

CSTA GLA November 2024 Chapter Meeting

In computer science (CS) education, we often talk about CS Unplugged, “hands-on” or other activities involving physical objects without discussing their varied and complex pedagogical purposes. The ...

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