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.
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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.
Teachers, there is still time to get your students involved with the 2018 Congressional App Challenge
We were thrilled to have CAC Director, Rachel Décoste join us for the 2018 WeTeach_CS Summit and take time to discuss the Congressional App Challenge with the Texas CS teachers in attendaance. Now it’s time for Texas CS teachers to step up and make sure your students get registered for the contest! The registration deadline is Monday, September 10th and apps must be submitted by October 15th. CAC rules are fairly simple when it comes to how students can participate and what they can submit, so there’s definitely still time to get involved with this year’s CAC!
Over 1000 teachers have already passed this course—are you next? Enroll Today!
The fall session of our online certification prep course, Foundations of Computer Science for Teachers, is now open! Hundreds of teachers from around the country have already taken Foundations of Computer Science for Teachers, with many going on to achieve CS certification and earn their $1000 stipend. So, don’t wait to start your certification journey—Enroll Today!
Too busy for Professional Development? Not with online courses from the UT STEM Center!
Back to school is a busy time for teachers, but don’t let that deter you from getting the professional development you need to improve your practice for the 2018-19 school year. To help out, WeTeach_CS and the UT Center for STEM Education are offering both self-paced and facilitated online professional development experiences for CS and STEM teachers who don’t have time to attend a full workshop during this busy time of year.
Now Open! Fall session of Foundations of Computer Science for Teachers
The fall session of our online certification prep course, Foundations of Computer Science for Teachers, is now open! Hundreds of teachers from around the country have already taken Foundations of Computer Science for Teachers, with many going on to achieve CS certification and earn their $1000 stipend. So, don’t wait to start your certification journey—Enroll Today!
Heading back to the classroom? Take WeTeach_CS with you!
WeTeach_CS teachers have had a busy summer! Starting with the 2018 WeTeach_CS Summit and Deep Dives, and continuing throughout the summer with numerous Certification Prep, WeTeach_Java, Launch CS, Bootstrap, 3D printing workshops, and more! Teachers have also taken part in professional development events hosted by our WeTeach_CS Collaboratives across state.