This fall, the Center for STEM Education, the parent organization of WeTeachCS, announced a new name and a new look to accompany our mission to improve the teaching and learning of science, technology, engineering, and math. The unveiling of the UT STEM Center coincided with the launch of a new website… read more
Texas DIR presents, Getting into the mind of a Cybercriminal with Etay Maor – October 10th in Austin
Deadline Extended! @TexasDIR CyberSecurity Awareness Month Contest #TXCyberAware18 #2018TXPSA
The deadline for the DIR Cybersecurity Awareness PSA Competition is now Friday, October 26th. The new deadline will give high school students three extra weeks during CyberSecurity Awareness Month create and submit their cybersecurity PSA for the contest. Teachers, this contest is an excellent opportunity to get your students involved with this vital topic.
FREE! Code.org CS Fundamentals Workshop coming to Austin in October!
Are you an elementary school teacher in the Rio Grande Valley who’s interested in adding computer science activities to your classroom, but needs some help getting started? Then join WeTeach_CS veteran and Code.org facilitator, Gianna Colson on Saturday, September 22nd for a full day of Code.org CS Fundamentals training.
This fall, get prepared, get certified, and get $1000!
This fall, the UT STEM Center’s WeTeach_CS program is offering a $1,000 stipend, through the Certification Incentive Program (CIP), to currently certified Texas educators who add a CS certification to their resume. Combined with our Online and In-Person Certification Prep offerings, WeTeach_CS is making it easy for you to get prepared, get certified, and get your stipend!
Apply Now! NCWIT Aspirations in Computing award applications are open
NCWIT is now accepting applications for the 2019 Aspirations in Computing awards. The AiC Awards are divided into three categories: 9th-12th grade women, 9th-12th grade educators, and collegiate women. Let’s make sure the Texas computer science community is well represented! Teachers should encourage young women in CS to apply and then be sure to apply yourself!
Register Now – WeTeach_CS Certification Prep In-Person Workshop in Austin, TX
Give John Owen and the WeTeach_CS Team two days and they’ll tell you what you’ll need to know to pass the TExES 241 CS 8-12 certification exam and collect your $1000 stipend. About WeTeach_CS Certification Prep WeTeach_CS Certification Prep will provide an overview of the educator competencies required of all… read more
FREE! Code.org CS Fundamentals Workshop in the Rio Grande Valley
Are you an elementary school teacher in the Rio Grande Valley who’s interested in adding computer science activities to your classroom, but needs some help getting started? Then join WeTeach_CS veteran and Code.org facilitator, Gianna Colson on Saturday, September 22nd for a full day of Code.org CS Fundamentals training.