Attending the TCEA Convention and Exposition in Austin from February 5-9? Be sure to check out these presentations about the importance of computer science education in your school or district.
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Now accepting nominations and applications for 2018 WeTeach_CS Summit Change Maker Awards and Mini-Grants
WeTeach_CS is now accepting nominations for the 2018 WeTeach_CS Change Maker Awards and applications for the 2018 WeTeach_CS Mini-Grants. Both the awards and grants will be announced during the 2018 WeTeach_CS Summit, being held from June 18-20 in Georgetown, Texas. This year’s awards are being sponsored by Oracle Academy and Texas Instruments. All nominations and applications are due by Friday, April 20, 2018
WeTeach_CS Summit 2018 – Call for Proposals
Interested in sharing your knowledge and experience with your fellow CS educators? WeTeach_CS is now accepting presentation proposals for the WeTeach_CS Summit 2018 to be held June 18-20 in Georgetown, TX. Submit your proposal today! Interactive and engaging proposals of interest include, but are not limited to: cybersecurity equity and… read more
Start 2018 off right with Professional Development from WeTeach_CS
In 2018, the TExES 241 CS 8-12 certification exam will be offered every month from February through August. There’s never been a better time to earn your CS certification and the best time to get prepared is now! WeTeach_CS wants to make sure you have the knowledge and confidence necessary to pass the exam and earn your$1000 stipend, that’s why we’re offering our Certification Prep Face-2-Face and Foundations of Computer Science for Teachers courses starting in January.
Deadline Approaching—Apply Today! 2018 CSTA / Infosys Foundation USA Awards for Teaching Excellence
We know there are some excellent CS teachers here in Texas and we’d love to see some familiar names on the list when the 2018 CSTA / Infosys Foundation USA Awards for Teaching Excellence are announced at the CSTA’s Annual Conference this July. But you need to act fast to… read more
WeTeach_CS wishes you very #CSforAll 2018!
2017 was a banner year for WeTeach_CS. We inaugurated our WeTeach_CS Collaboratives program, held our first Hour of Code at the Capitol, and ended the year by celebrating helping over 400 Texas teachers become CS certified. In 2018, we’re going to drive that road to 500 CS certifications and keep on going! So, who’s coming with us?
Save the Date! So many WeTeach_CS events are coming your way in 2018!
2018 is coming! WeTeach_CS will be offering a full slate of professional development workshops, including some new workshops we’re offering for the first time, not to mention the always popular WeTeach_CS Summit and Deep Dives. So be sure to mark your calendars and register soon to secure your spot.
New Workshop! Integrating Computational Thinking into K-12 Core Academics
Many people think computational thinking is just for computer science, however, we have found it must be integrated into all subjects as it is one of the top requested skills from employers. It is a thinking process that can be implemented from K-12 and mirrors many of the things we… read more
WeTeach_CS sessions announced for the 11th Annual Texas STEM Conference in Galveston
The Texas STEM Coalition invites you to Galveston to join in on the largest gathering of STEM educators in the state of Texas. Be part of over 1,100 STEM supporters as we learn about the most cutting-edge STEM Technologies and STEM Best Practices, maximize STEM Leadership Capacity, and learn about developing Successful Partnerships.
Texas Teacher Externships RFA is now open!
The UT Center for STEM Education launches the Texas Teacher Externships Program and announces RFA The UT Center for STEM Education will be accepting applications for the Texas Teachers Externships Program (TEX2) beginning November 30, 2017. Funded by the Texas Education Agency, TEX2 will provide resources and support to offer… read more