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The CSTA Greater Los Angeles Chapter (CSTAGLA) was established as a local community for computer science educators in Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties of California. https://greaterlosangeles.csteachers.org/

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Los Angeles County Sip & Share Meetup 🍺 β˜• Are you an educator who enjoys a leisurely coffee or tea along with a pastry or brunch that starts mid-day? Are you a beer loving educator who’s continuing to celebrate Oktoberfest with lagers, ales, ...

Don't miss out on our last Fall 2025 In-Person Meetup tomorrow, 10/18, from noon-1:30pm at the co-location of Rosebud Coffee and Wild Parrot Brewing in Pasadena. Everyone is welcome whether you are currently a member of CSTA GLA or not. RSVP at tinyurl.com/cstagla2510la #EduSky

18.10.2025 01:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

There's still time to register and join us! Register at bit.ly/cstagla202510 #EduSky

15.10.2025 17:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
CSTA Greater Los Angeles
Community Building For A Successful Classroom
October 16 5pm-6pm PT
https://bit.ly/cstagla202510

CSTA Greater Los Angeles Community Building For A Successful Classroom October 16 5pm-6pm PT https://bit.ly/cstagla202510

Join us for our October Chapter Meeting on October 16th from 5pm-6pm PT on Zoom.

Let's talk about Community Building For a Successful Classroom!

Register at: bit.ly/cstagla202510 #EduSky #CSforAll

09.10.2025 19:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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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 CaffΓ© 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

08.10.2025 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Image shows a white background covered in cartoon images of candy wrapped in purple and orange. In the middle of the image is a large white circle with the text:
CSTA Greater Los Angeles invites you to TECH-&-TREAT
Haven City Market, 8443 Haven Ave., Rancho Cucamonga
Saturday, October 4, 11:30am-1pm

Image shows a white background covered in cartoon images of candy wrapped in purple and orange. In the middle of the image is a large white circle with the text: CSTA Greater Los Angeles invites you to TECH-&-TREAT Haven City Market, 8443 Haven Ave., Rancho Cucamonga Saturday, October 4, 11:30am-1pm

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

30.09.2025 02:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
CSTA GLA Logo and a map of the 5 counties that make up CSTA GLA with a coffee pin in Thousand Oaks and text that says:
CSTA Greater Los Angeles invites you to ...
Ventura County Coffee & Conversation Meetup
October 4th 9am-10:30am
Startbucks, 401 N Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks

CSTA GLA Logo and a map of the 5 counties that make up CSTA GLA with a coffee pin in Thousand Oaks and text that says: CSTA Greater Los Angeles invites you to ... Ventura County Coffee & Conversation Meetup October 4th 9am-10:30am Startbucks, 401 N Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks

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!

28.09.2025 22:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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. πŸ‘ We will be excited to hear about your experience! #EduSkyAI

23.09.2025 02:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Promotional flyer for CSforEL - Equity/Pedagogy
September 18 at 5pm-6:30pm
Register now https://bit.ly/3JVZDGg

Promotional flyer for CSforEL - Equity/Pedagogy September 18 at 5pm-6:30pm Register now https://bit.ly/3JVZDGg

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.

15.09.2025 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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.

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.

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

18.08.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
2026 CSTA annual conference. Call for proposals. Submit by October 26, 2025.

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

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

25.08.2025 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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.

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.

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

07.08.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

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...

03.07.2025 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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...

21.05.2025 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Computer monitor with words "How Is AI Impacting CS Education? Let's Talk About It On May 21st"

Computer monitor with words "How Is AI Impacting CS Education? Let's Talk About It On May 21st"

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...

16.05.2025 20:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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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

30.04.2025 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

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...

27.04.2025 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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...

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.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

13.04.2025 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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

17.03.2025 21:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Promotional graphic for CSTA Greater Los Angeles March 19, 2025 Meeting: Increase Opportunities For Processing And Practicing Language And Content In CS Classes

Promotional graphic for CSTA Greater Los Angeles March 19, 2025 Meeting: Increase Opportunities For Processing And Practicing Language And Content In CS Classes

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...

06.03.2025 05:56 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3

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

19.02.2025 03:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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

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

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

10.02.2025 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

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

22.01.2025 19:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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CSTA GLA January 2025 Chapter Meeting Let's build and support the CSTA GLA community! Here are a few things that we might discuss:Β  Have you or your school been impacted by the fires in our area? How can we help? How has your school year ...

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-...

13.01.2025 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Globe covered in words showing the locations of attendees.

Globe covered in words showing the locations of attendees.

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

13.12.2024 23:22 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Word cloud of favorite holiday food and drinks. The most popular items were Tamales, Stuffing, Dessert, and Hot Chocolate.

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

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

13.12.2024 04:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Insight Crew Visit the post for more.

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

21.11.2024 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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

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

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-...

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CSTA GLA November 2024 Chapter Meeting In computer science (CS) education, we often talk about CS Unplugged, β€œhands-on” or other activities involving physical objects without discussing their varied and complex pedagogical purposes. Β  The ...

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-...

13.11.2024 07:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Promotional image for CSTA GLA Using Game Development To Teach Coding event

Promotional image for CSTA GLA Using Game Development To Teach Coding event

Do your students like video games? Why not have them learn how to code by creating their own games!
Register and join us on Oct 15th from 5-6pm for our October Chapter Meeting with special guests Steve Isaacs and Bill Marsland.
greaterlosangeles.csteachers.org/events/csta-...

11.10.2024 02:21 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Screenshot of CSTA GLA In-Person Meetup October 12th locations

Screenshot of CSTA GLA In-Person Meetup October 12th locations

Join other CSTA GLA educators at in-person meetups this Saturday, October 12th. Register and join us for conversation about CS education and CSTA in Orange County, Ventura County, and the Inland Empire!
greaterlosangeles.csteachers.org/events/cards

10.10.2024 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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