Welcome to CSTA MN!

Are you a K-12 educator passionate about computer science? Join our community! Whether you are a classroom teacher, administrator, or club mentor, we have resources and support to help you integrate computer science into your classroom. 


Membership is free and includes access to our newsletter, local events, and professional learning opportunities! Upgrade to CSTA+ for even more benefits.

CSTA MN hosts regular meetings throughout the year that are led and driven by educators. Attending a meeting is a great way to introduce yourself to the community of CS educators in Minnesota and gain resources and ideas to bring computer science to your classroom. 

Stay tuned for our meeting schedule for the 2024-2025 School Year!

 
Call for Proposals - MN+CS Conference
Join us to shape the future of computer science education in Minnesota!

CSTA-MN, with the support of the Raspberry Pi Foundation, is excited to announce the first annual MN+CS conference. This event aims to foster collaboration, share best practices, and inspire the future of computer science education across the state. 
 
We invite individuals and organizations passionate about computer science education to submit proposals for workshops, discussions, and poster sessions!
 
We particularly encourage submissions from: 
  • K-12 Teachers
  • Higher education faculty and staff
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Students
Proposal Deadline: January 31st, 2025 (11:59 PM CST).
 
If you have any questions reach out to mnpluscs@gmail.com.
 
Interested in volunteering? Fill out this form
 
 
 

Minnesota CS Resources: 

Minnesota PD and Curriculum Providers: 

Are we missing someone? Reach out to liz.walsh@raspberrypi.org and we will add your organization here.

Stay up-to-date with CSTAMN!

Join our growing community of CS educators across Minnesota! Our CSTAMN Google group was created for educators, administrators, local non-profits, industry, and higher education to come together and share resources and opportunities. 

Support Our Community! 

 

If you would like to share a resource, event, or speak at one of our upcoming chapter meetings. Fill out this form and someone from our leadership team will contact you!

 
The Minnesota Chapter of the CSTA will be the leader in getting Computer Science recognized as an important discipline in the K-12 curriculum; establishing clear state level standards; offering timely and purposeful professional development for CS teachers; and creating mutually beneficial partnerships with organizations, businesses, and post-secondary educational institutions.
 
 

CSTA-MN helps educators develop students with valuable computer science skills that can be used by the students to achieve their educational and career goals.