OregonCSTA

Oregon Computer Science Teachers Association

The Oregon Computer Science Teachers Association (OregonCSTA) is an organization of teachers training teachers in Oregon since 1984. Our main focus is professional development in the areas of computer science and engineering education for K-12 educators and extended program volunteers.

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2026 Spring Conference
Thanks to all who attended our 2026 Spring Conference at George Fox University on April 10th! Check out the blog posts HERE!

TAO Awards Student Showcase
The 2026 Oregon Tech Awards will be held at the Hilton Downtown Portland on Tuesday evening, May 5.
Your students can strut their stuff and participate in the student showcase! Pizza and connections to industry members are a great way to get students motivated for their future. Complete this GOOGLE SHEET if you and your students are interested in attending!

Keep your OregonCSTA Membership CURRENT!
We are updating our membership list to keep things fresh and current! If you want to continue receiving our newsletters, please OPT IN NOW. Don’t miss out on exciting and upcoming events!

Classroom to Career Program
TechStart’s Classroom to Career program connects K–12 classrooms across Oregon and SW Washington with technology professionals who can share real-world insights, career paths, and industry experience. Our goal is simple: help students see what’s possible in tech, and how to get there.

How It Works
We match schools with volunteer tech professionals for:

• Guest speaking
• Career exploration sessions
• Q&A discussions about tech careers
• Real-world insights into the industry

Whether you’re a teacher looking to inspire your students, or a professional looking to give back, this program makes it easy to connect! Enroll NOW to connect your students with a Tech Professional near you!

Congratulations to our new OregonCSTA Board!
The following people have volunteered to serve on the OregonCSTA Board to represent our members and provide direction and expertise on programs and professional development opportunities. You may reach any member of the Board with any questions or concerns by emailing oregoncsta1@gmail.com