CSTA Maryland

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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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Save the Date for In Person Meetups

🌱 This year’s theme is “Sustainable Systems Start with Us” 🌎

Next month is our annual in-person regional meetups!  On Saturday, April 25, join fellow members for some face-to-face PD and networking.  You can attend any of the four regional events regardless of where you live and work.  Registration information and topic details are forthcoming, so keep an eye on our Events page. Here’s the information we have so far:

  • Central Region- Towson University, 10:00 - 2:00
  • Eastern Region- Worcester Technical High School, 9:00 - 1:00
  • Western Region- Hagerstown Public Library, 10:00 - 2:00
  • Southern Region- TBD

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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 next meeting will be in-person at regional meetups, and we will resume our regular virtual meetings on Thursday May 7th from 4:30-5:30.  

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Golden Crab Award

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Join us in Congratulating Mrs. Bethany Berkowitz

January Golden Crab Winner

Bethany began teaching computer science for Kindergarten through 5th graders in Baltimore County Public Schools in 2019.  She brings her love of STEM, making, and engineering into her dynamic computer science classroom. In addition to teaching, Bethany was one of the writers who developed the CS curriculum used in BCPS. She has led professional development for her peers, mentored new teachers, is an elementary CS ambassador and advocates for the inclusion of elementary computer science in every school by welcoming others to see how it looks in her classroom.

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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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    CSTA NEW ORLEANS 2026

    By: Charlene Saint-Jean , 7 days ago
    Posted in: CSTA Maryland

    I'm so excited to present at #CSTA2026! Who else is coming to the @csteacherorg conference in New Orleans? ------------------------------ Charlene Saint-Jean Silver Spring MD ------------------------------

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    THE process continues

    By: Charlene Saint-Jean , 8 days ago
    Posted in: CSTA Maryland

    So I began with PreK- 1st grades. Well spoke about the different ways to say Hello in different languages. Then made a connection to how computers have a language..called code blocks. I sang a hello song with the students it was so much fun. I introduced ...

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    March Pedagogy Meeting- Pair Programming & Video with ...

    By: Jennifer Weaver , 8 days ago
    Posted in: CSTA Maryland

    From Big Book of Computing Pedagogy- Pages 58 and 94 In your specific environment (school or district), what would it look like to incorporate pair programming? To incorporate video instruction with incremental self reflection? Have you experienced ...

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    RE: Scratch Customization and Black History Month

    By: Charity Chandiwana , 17 days ago
    Posted in: CSTA Maryland

    That sounds like an exciting and meaningful project! Integrating Scratch customization with the life of Frederick Douglass is a powerful way to combine computer science with social studies and literacy. I am looking forward to hearing more about the projects ...

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    Scratch Customization and Black History Month

    By: Charlene Saint-Jean , 17 days ago
    Posted in: CSTA Maryland

    It is almost March. Soon I will begin Scratch Customization with Frederick Douglass.My 3rd graders are preparing with Britannica learning all about the life of Frederick Douglass. Once they are done we will begin our journey inside Scratch. Students will ...

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