CS Advocacy Day Join the Ohio Computer Science Advocacy Coalition at the Ohio Statehouse on Tuesday, December 1, 2026 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM) to demonstrate the power of K-12 computer science and advocate for a statewide CS+AI graduation requirement. Registration deadline is Friday, October 9, 2026.

Hyland Youth Tech Outreach Program is offering a free, flexible tech program for students in grades 7–12 to explore a new stand alone topic each week. The program runs on Thursdays from 9/24 through 11/12, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Midtown Collaboration Center in Cleveland.

Applications for the Aspirations in Computing (AiC) High School Award are open through October 27. The award honors high school students at ALL levels of their tech journeys and encourages them to pursue their passions.To apply for the award, aspiring applicants must join the free AiC Community.

Ready to grow your computer science teaching skills? Explore no-cost professional learning opportunities from the Ohio STEM Learning Network, including Ignite Computer Science for K-8 educators, the Computer Science Professional Learning Series buff.ly/R9BWkKQ

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Call for Presenters: 2027 SECO Science Symposium | 09/30/26 The Science Education Council of Ohio (SECO) is accepting session proposals for the 2027 SECO Science Symposium, taking place February 1–2, 2027, at The Ohioan Hotel and Conference Center. Proposals are due by September 30, 2026.

CS Graduation Requirement Legislative Update Read the full legislative update here, along with tools for engaging legislators and stakeholders!

CSTA Ohio Legislative Update April 2026

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Spring online PD open (Apr 6–Jun 14). Self-paced courses with interactive activities & async collaboration — register anytime until two weeks before session end. New course: Using the CSTA Standards for CS Teachers To Improve Practice. Details: csteachers.org/pd-opportuni...

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CSTA's online PD courses are full of meaningful, interactive activities you can apply in your classroom, that you can learn on your own pace.

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CSTA member survey — check your email and share feedback by May 11. First 1,000 respondents get a $10 Amazon gift card. Annual membership & chapter feedback helps us improve. Not a member? Join today.

CSTA Board elections — ballots close Thu, Apr 30. Active members got ballots from ElectionBuddy (sent Apr 16). Learn about candidates for K–8, 9–12, School/District, College/Univ, Teacher Ed (vote Becky Odom-Bartel!), and International Rep — cast your ballot!

TECH CORPS Summer Opportunities For your Computer Science and/or IT focused students, TECH CORPS offers a variety of summer experiences that give students hands-on experiences, credentials, and more! Explore the opportunities here.

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This program is sponsored and delivered by Akron Public Schools

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Greater Cleveland Partnership RSVP Program Looking to have your students visit local companies to see work in action? We'd be happy to help you coordinate visits to Northeast Ohio companies. buff.ly/yw2owgw or contact Emma Maloney (emaloney@greatercle.com) to make requests.

RSVP (Regional Site Visit Program) - Early Career Exploration from Greater Cleveland Partnership

RSVP is an opportunity to take your class or student groups to visit behind-the-scenes at a regional employer to learn first-hand what it is like to work as an IT professional at that company.

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The CSTA Conference Committee is a dedicated team of enthusiastic volunteers who care about making the professional development at CSTA's Annual Conference the best in the business. The conference committee works closely with the CSTA Events Learn more and apply by April 12.

CSTA 2026 Annual Conference We’re intentionally making the CSTA 2026 Annual Conference a smaller, exclusive gathering to deliver a one-of-a-kind professional development experience. Our Early Bird Discount ends April 6, so make sure to register by April 5, 2026 to save $200+ and secure your spot.

We're intentionally making the CSTA 2026 Annual Conference a smaller, exclusive gathering to deliver a one-of-a-kind professional development experience rooted in the spirit of New Orleans. You'll have countless opportunities to build meaningful relationships with fellow educators.

The ACM/CSTA Cutler-Bell Prize in High School Computing is returning for the 2025-26 school year and is now accepting applications! This award recognizes talented high school seniors across multiple levels of computer science (CS) experience. Encourage your students to apply today!

This summer we have 6 weeks of STEM camps here at Cleveland State University for rising 5th through 8th grade students. All camps are free, 9-3:30pm, and include lunch for every student, and include options like legos, underwater robotics, 3D printing, and more. See the link: explrmore.cc

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Inspiring the next generation through hands-on camps, workshops, and community events for families and educators.

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Join Hyland’s FREE Midtown Coding Club for grades 7–12 in the greater Cleveland area. No coding experience needed. You will meet at the Midtown Collaboration Center and use our state-of-the-art computer lab to dive into hands-on tech topics, meet new friends, and have fun.

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The ACM/CSTA Cutler-Bell Prize in High School Computing is returning for the 2025-26 school year and is now accepting applications! This award recognizes talented high school seniors across multiple levels of computer science (CS) experience. Encourage your students to apply today!

Apply for a Scholarship to CSTA 2026 Thanks to the generous support of our partners, we're able to offer scholarships to cover the cost of registration to CSTA 2026. Applications are open to all CSTA members and will be accepted until March 9. Learn more and apply.

The ACM/CSTA Cutler-Bell Prize in High School Computing is returning for the 2025-26 school year and is now accepting applications! This award recognizes talented high school seniors across multiple levels of computer science (CS) experience. Encourage your students to apply today!

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The INVITE AI Institute, in collaboration with STARS Computing Core, is currently accepting applications from K-12 teachers in any subject area for the INVITE AI in K-12 Teacher Fellowship Program. App. Deadline: March 17, 2026 Notification: March 24, 2026 App. Link:

2026 INVITE AI Institute: AI in K12 Teacher Fellowship Program

Please click the link to complete this form.

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CREATE & Code.Org and UC San Diego are offering Professional Development Opportunities this summer! Click below to get more information and register for these online sessions: June 8-12, 2026: Code.org San Diego -CS Discoveries + AI June 29-July 3, 2026: Code.org San Diego -Teaching AI Foundations

Free K–12 Curriculum for Computer Science and AI | Code.org

Bring computer science and AI education to your classroom with Code.org’s free K–12 curriculum, hands-on projects, and teacher professional development—no prior experience needed.

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Announcing the 2026 Cleveland CS Summit! On February 24th, join us at the Midtown Collaboration Center. Registration Link: buff.ly/XiKGBXe buff.ly/XiKGBXe, Presenter"s form: buff.ly/ZFGaF7M, should propose 7 minute flash talks, 30 minute sessions or special 60 minute workshops.

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Register today for the 2nd Cleveland CS Summit, co-sponsored by Hyland, CSTA Ohio, and the Center for Computing Education and Instruction at Cleveland State University. Join local Computer Science…

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The ACM/CSTA Cutler-Bell Prize is back for 2025–26 and now accepting applications! Open to high school seniors at all CS experience levels—from self-taught beginners to advanced students. Up to 9 winners will earn scholarships for college tuition. Encourage your students to apply!

Thanks to the generous support of our partners, we're able to offer scholarships to cover the cost of registration to CSTA 2026, which will be held July 13–15 in New Orleans! Applications are open to all CSTA members and will be accepted until March 9. Learn more and apply (buff.ly/Q6tbZdz )

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Apply for a scholarship to attend the CSTA annual conference.

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The CS Graduation Requirement bill has received its first hearings in the House and Senate: buff.ly/R6ahZ8h . Please do not hesitate to reach out to legislators on the Education committee with your thoughts about the bill: buff.ly/VAfRmk9 . To help find your legislators: buff.ly/YTA9D8C .

📦 Raspberry Pi’s Hello World is headed to print! All U.S.-based CSTA members receive a FREE physical copy this year. Make sure your mailing address in your CSTA account is updated by Feb.16 Not a CSTA member? Join for $50/year: buff.ly/bRmxx7a Subscribe for digital alerts: buff.ly/tOkHaUU

The CS Graduation Requirement bill is getting its first hearings this week in the Senate on February 10th at 3pm: buff.ly/R6ahZ8h . Please do not hesitate to reach out to legislators on the Education committee with your thoughts about the bill: buff.ly/VAfRmk9.Find your legislators: buff.ly/YTA9D8C.

Thanks to the generous support of our partners, we're able to offer scholarships to cover the cost of registration to CSTA 2026. Applications are open to all CSTA members and will be accepted until March 9. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status by the end of April. buff.ly/Q6tbZdz