CSTA Washington
Cybersecurity education is exploding. Driven by urgent digital defense needs in the AI era, higher-ed completions have surged 19% annually. In Washington, the momentum is undeniable: the number of cybersecurity class sections skyrocketed from 17 in 2019-2020 to 57 in 2023-2024—a massive 35.3% annual growth rate. With the College Board launching the fully digital AP…
Let the Good Times Roll! The ultimate community gathering for K–12 computer science educators is just around the corner! From July 13 to July 15, 2026, computer science teachers from across the globe are heading to New Orleans for the CSTA 2026 Annual Conference. CSTA Washington will be out in full force to soak up…
Robotics has a special place in Washington’s computer science education ecosystem. Many computer science teachers also spend long hours advising their schools’ after-school robotics teams, and robotics (22.5%) is the second most frequent computer science course category after Core CS (45.2%) With the robotics competition season wrapping up, student teams across Washington state have given…
The following embeds an archived version of the May 2026 edition of the CSTA Washington newsletter
Bellevue College and CSTA Washington are teaming up again this year to present FUTURE – a professional development event for educators teaching CS-related courses or wanting to integrate CS concepts into existing courses. This year’s FUTURE conference will be geared towards educators of all grade levels. Elementary teachers on up are encouraged to join. Please bring…
Keep visiting this blog post throughout the late spring and summer 2026 for updates. Whether you’re heading out on a summer road trip or just looking for some poolside inspiration, the right listen can transform your time off into a masterclass. This year’s list features a mix of CS-specific deep dives, cybersecurity insights, and high-level…
Summer is the perfect time to recharge and refine your craft. Whether you want to soak up the energy of the CSTA Conference in New Orleans or join a flexible virtual workshop from your couch, we’ve rounded up the best Summer 2026 Professional Development opportunities for CS educators.
The mission of CSTA Washington to provide community, professional development, support, and advocacy for computer science teachers throughout Washington state has never been more important. This year we are holding elections for leadership positions across the board: Please see the roles and the time commitments document to learn more about what is involved in each…
Our annual STEP CS/CSTA Washington Welcome Event is scheduled for April 27, 2026! Students in the STEP CS program is a stay for a 5th (spring) quarter in their Masters in Education program to take classes in CS pedagogy and work on a CS teaching certification. CSTA Washington annually hosts an evening of activities, networking,…
Join us for the inaugural Pacific Northwest CSTA Leadership summit! Chapters often want to encourage new people to get involved in volunteer and leadership roles. Some folks are reluctant to step into leadership positions because they have limited experience and the unknown set of expectations seems daunting and hard to learn, particularly when they are…