CSTA Maryland

We are CSTA Maryland

CSTA-Maryland brings teachers, industry partners, and stakeholders together for the purpose of providing access to high-quality computer science courses and experiences for students in the state of Maryland.

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CSTA MD Cleveland Conference Meetup and Group Photo

Are you at the CSTA Annual Conference?  Then you’re invited!  Be sure to join our Slack group to stay connected.

Join us for a Grab & Go Mini Maryland Meetup on Wednesday from 2:00 – 2:30 PM at the tables in the back of the Expo Hall to pick up your own shirt, get CSTA MD info, and connect with other Maryland attendees.


Then on Thursday at 5:15 PM, gather with us for a group photo before heading to your hotel or the evening’s events. We will meet at the giant flame sculpture on the mall just outside the convention center.  We encourage you to wear your MD shirts. Craig will be handing out his famous cookies!  Find walking directions to the sculpture here: http://tiny.cc/CSTAMDphoto

Share this information with anyone else you know who is attending from Maryland. 

About Us

Your Local CS Community

The mission of the Maryland Chapter is to further the mission of the CSTA, to foster a professional learning community for Maryland computer science teachers bringing together teachers, industry professionals, higher education partners, and other stakeholders for professional experiences, and promoting advocacy for high-quality computer science courses and experiences for students in the state of Maryland.

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CSTA Maryland meets virtually on Zoom on the first Thursday of every month from September to June.  Our May meeting is our In Person Meet Up which is held in 4 locations around the state!  The 2025 In Person Meet Up will be held on Saturday May 3rd.

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Golden Crab Award

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Join us in Congratulating Ms. Dianne O'Grady-Cunnif

March Golden Crab Winner

Dianne is no stranger to the world of Computer Science in Maryland and was a pioneer in our state starting in the early 2000’s when she moved to Maryland and started teaching in our public school system. In search of more interesting resources, she found CS4HS projects at Hood College and Carnegie Mellon and began connecting with other Computer Science teachers and the early CSTA members. Dianne joined forces with Marie DesJardines and Jan Plane at UMBC and UMD who were working to broaden participation in CS.  She had the opportunity to be part of the teams to develop the CS Framework for K-12, the CSTA national standards, the ISTE computational thinking standards, and later the AI4K12 resources.

After legislation was passed to create the Maryland Center for Computing Education (MCCE), Dianne took on the role of director of the center, her dream job. She worked throughout her 5 year tenure to bring computer science statewide. MCCE capitalized on Maryland's diverse and fairly affluent population, strong school systems and higher education programs, and legislators and a governor who saw value in funding computer science education to support our PK-12 and Higher Ed Program leaders with a focus on equity and access to quality computing education for all.

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Do you know an Awesome MD CS Teacher? 
Nominate them for our Golden Crab recognition award. Self nominations are welcomed!

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Join us July 8 - 11

2025 Annual CSTA Conference

CSTA 2025 is your backstage pass to connect with the ultimate community of K-12 computer science teachers. Join us in Cleveland, where the city’s vibrant rock spirit sets the perfect stage for you to reconnect with your fellow educators. Whether you’re jamming with affinity groups, tuning in to local chapters, or riffing through content-based meetups, you'll find your community.

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