With Computer Science Education Week (December 4-10) right around the corner, we want to make sure everyone knows about these two resources from CSTA and CSforAll Consortium.
Elementary School
Save the date! WeTeach_CS Summit & Deep Dives set for June 18-22, 2018
Integrate Computational Thinking into K-8 core classes with Launch CS
Computational Thinking (CT) skills are crucial for students to develop for all 21st century careers and the earlier students being learning CT the better. Knowing this, Launch CS works to build capacity in schools through intensive, interactive, and engaging CS professional development which integrates computational thinking skills with core K-8… read more
Learn to Code With SmartGurlz Presented by Southwest Schools
Southwest Schools in Houston will host a special robotics and coding event for girls on Saturday, December 9, 2017. Space is limited, so interested participants should register soon to secure a spot. During the training event, girls will learn the fundamentals of coding using Smartgurlz robots. This beginner course will… read more
Apply Now! Code.org Facilitator Development Program
Applications to become a Code.org Facilitator are now open! Applications include multiple choice and free response questions about applicants’ teaching and facilitation experience, their interest in computer science, and their commitment to participating in the facilitator development program. Applicants should plan to spend 30 – 45 minutes completing the application. Those interested must apply before applications close on Friday, December 1, 2017.
Are you ready for #CSEdWeek? Start planning your #HourOfCode today!
Texas Girls Collaborative Project Announces CSedWeek Events
Inspiring the Creators & Thinkers of Tomorrow A STEM Symposium Tuesday, December 5, 2017 – 8:00AM – 3:30PM UT Engineering Education & Research Center (Austin, TX) More information Registration Hosted by the Texas Girls Collaborative Project, led by the Women in Engineering Program at The University of Texas at Austin, and… read more
Let's put Texas Computer Science on the map!
Code.org, partnership with the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA), is conducting a census of CS offerings at schools across the USA and we want to make sure Texas is well represented. Please take a few minutes to tell Code.org about your school. This information will be used to assess needs and help expand CS offerings.
WeTeach_CS Announces 2017 CS Collaborative RFA
Launch CS helps bring #CSforAll to the K-8 classroom
WeTeach_CS knows that #CSforAll doesn’t begin and end in high school, so we’re thrilled to partner with Launch CS to bring this unique professional development opportunity to Texas K-8 teachers. Launch CS is known for building capacity in schools through intensive, interactive, and engaging CS professional development which integrates computational… read more