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!

 

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.

  • K12 Computer Science Advancement Grants
    • Who: Local Education Agencies (LEAs) interested in starting or expanding K–12 computer science learning opportunities.

    • What: These grants are designed to support LEAs who are working to establish new K-12 computer science learning opportunities or to expand existing CS offerings. Register for an informational CS grant webinar: August 19, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. or August 20, 2024 at 7:30 a.m.

    • When: Question and Answer period closes: August 23, 2024. Completed applications due: September 13, 2024. Anticipated date of grantee announcement: October 2024.

    • Why: In alignment with the CS Working Group's recommendations from Minnesota's Computer Science State Strategic Plan
  • aiEDU - The AI Education Project
    • Join us on September 19, 2024 for this FREE OPPORTUNITY! aiEDU, is coming to Bemidji, Minnesota! This Summit is open to ALL Educators: secondary, post-secondary, after-school learning programs and youth employers! Together we can build the cross-sector foundation to serve our learners! Learn more about this event and reserve your spot today!

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.