Join CSTA
Join the CSTA community to connect, grow, and share with computer science teachers. Find the right membership for you:
CSTA Basic Membership
We have a Basic tier that allows any CS teacher, regardless of funding ability, to connect to their local and national community. As a Basic member, you can join your local chapter, receive key updates from CSTA national, and connect with fellow CS teachers.
CSTA+ Membership
Receive all of the Basic benefits and also unlock access to valuable resources, discounts, and professional development to your teaching practice. CSTA+ membership strengthens local CS communities, as 50% of dues directly support CSTA chapter programs.
| Membership Benefits | CSTA Basic (free) |
CSTA+ ($50 annually) |
| Learn and Grow | ||
| Attend the CSTA annual conference | ✓ | ✓ |
| Apply for conference scholarships | ✓ | ✓ |
| Receive discounted conference registration rates, and register early | ✓ | |
| Access previous conference videos and session resources | ✓ | |
| Access free and discounted professional development opportunities and courses, including: • We Teach_CS Praxis exam preparation discount of $100 off • Free CompuScholar Praxis exam prep courses • College of St. Scholastica 10% tuition discount • Free access over 30 curated courses on Pluralsight One, and receive 60% discount on full access plan |
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| Lead and Engage with CSTA | ||
| Join a CSTA chapter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Apply for and receive CSTA awards and fellowships | ✓ | ✓ |
| Serve on the CSTA Board of Directors, CSTA Committees, and as a CSTA Chapter Leader* | ✓ | ✓ |
| Serve as a Computer Science Honor Society (CSHS) Advisor | ✓ | |
| Vote in CSTA elections | ✓ | |
| Support Your Teaching | ||
| Purchase discounted classroom materials, including: • Chibitronics 25% off discount • Wonder Workshop PD and Robotics package for 50% discount • BirdBrain Technologies free 30-day trial and discounted Micro:bit in Wonderland ebook (50% off) • Sphero: 10% off Robots and packs, and 20% off accessories |
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| Stay Informed | ||
| View and download CSTA’s student and teacher standards | ✓ | ✓ |
| Receive CSTA’s The Voice: newsletter with resources and opportunities | ✓ | ✓ |
| Receive a digital subscription to ACM Inroads magazine | ✓ | |
| Receive CSTA+ newsletter monthly | ✓ | |
* Chapter leaders must be CSTA+ members for all chapters formed after December 2019.