Workshops & Events

Benefit from in-person and virtual training and networking available through these workshops and events.

"I am beyond grateful for the instruction you provided for us these last 2 days. I have been preparing for the test since last year with no success. The concepts, resources, and clarity you provided were beyond expectations. Thank you again for everything!"

— Jarrett Lindsey, George Bush High School, Fort Bend ISD

Benefit from in-person and virtual training and networking available through these workshops and events.

"I am beyond grateful for the instruction you provided for us these last 2 days. I have been preparing for the test since last year with no success. The concepts, resources, and clarity you provided were beyond expectations. Thank you again for everything!"

— Jarrett Lindsey, George Bush High School, Fort Bend ISD

June 9-10, 2025 | Austin, TX
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The 2025 WeTeach_CS Summit is a 2-day event which educates, empowers, and inspires K-12 CS and Cybersecurity teachers, advocates, administrators, professional development providers, university instructors, and policymakers to advance the goal of CS for All in Texas and beyond.

Conference Strands: Broadening Participation in CS, CS Basics, Advanced CS Topics, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Integrated CS into other Curricula, CS in K-5 Classrooms, Leadership for CS

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Teacher Certification Prep

WeTeach_CS Certification Prep: TExES 241 

WeTeach_CS Certification Prep will provide an overview of the educator competencies required of all Texas teachers to become certified in Grades 8-12 Computer Science.

WeTeach_CS EC-12 Tech Apps Certification Prep TExES 242

WeTeach_CS Certification Prep will provide an overview of the educator competencies required of all teachers to become certified in EC-12 Technology Applications.

WeTeach_CS Certification Prep: Praxis

This workshop is offered in-person or virtually explores and guides you through the domains and competencies stipulated by the Praxis 5652 topic list.

Additional Resources

WeTeach_CS provides additional educator support for Teacher Certification Prep including:

  • Courses
  • Practice Packets
  • Secondary Certification Hubs
  • Certification Incentive Programs

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Advanced Computing

WeTeach_Java

This virtual hands-on introductory workshop for educators looks at the basics of programming in Java.

WeTeach_Java Espresso

This hands-on workshop for educators explores advanced concepts and strategies of programming in Java.

WeTeach_Python

This hands-on workshop for educators explores advanced concepts and strategies of programming in Python.

AI/ML

Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning (ML) Webinars

Are you interested in understanding AI and Machine Learning? Would you like inspiration on how to integrate it into your High School classes? Not sure where to start? Access our recorded webinars!

Broadening Participation in CS

5 Ways to Set Up a CS Framework

School administrators don’t realize the benefits of having their most dynamic teachers in computing courses because state testing requirements influence them to put their best and brightest in ELA, math, science, and social studies courses.

CAPE Framework

The framework addresses four key components of CS education: Capacity for, Access to, Participation in, and Experiences of CS education (CAPE).

Guiding Principles for Inclusive Computer Science Teaching

Empowering educators with actionable strategies to create inclusive, equitable, and transformative computer science learning environments, fostering diversity, belonging, and excellence for all students.

SCRIPT

CSforAll Consortium’s Strategic CSforAll Resource and Implementation Planning Tool (SCRIPT) framework. The SCRIPT workshops will consist of collaborative visioning, self-assessment, and goal setting exercises to expand upon the district’s CT/CS implementation

Cybersecurity 

WeTeach_Cyber's Networking Series

Are you new to teaching Networking or are you participating in the Career Kickstart Cyber Networking pilot? Join us for the WeTeach_Cyber Networking Series, where experienced networking instructors will guide you through essential networking topics covered in the Career Kickstart course and the CompTIA Network+ certification.

Cyber.org-WeTeach_Cyber

WeTeach_Cyber has partnered with Cyber.org to offer cybersecurity webinars and workshops at no cost to Texas teachers.

Cybersecurity Webinars

This series is designed for teachers who are new to Cybersecurity. Increase your knowledge of Cybersecurity while also receiving suggested resources and activities for your classroom. All webinars align with the TEKS and CompTIA Security+ objectives.

Integrating CS & Computational Thinking into Core Curricula

Launch K-5 Computer Science: Train the Trainer

As a trainer, you'll receive all necessary resources and materials to conduct training for K-5 educators and earn a compensation of $3,000 (paid to individual or entity) by successfully training a minimum of 30 educators by the end of December 2025.

Launch K-5 Computer Science: Statewide Teacher Trainings

This opportunity is available at no cost, and you'll receive either a K-2 or 3-5 physical computing package, along with other resources to use in the classroom. To participate, you must work at a Texas school that serves K-5 students.

CS Jumpstart

This introductory Python programming course incorporates block and text-based coding, as well as physical computing.

Introductory Computing

Introduction to Programming (K-5)

This introductory programming class will provide elementary teachers with foundational knowledge of computational thinking and in coding. It is aligned to the computational thinking and computer science competencies of the STEM for the Elementary Grades Praxis exam (5036.)

Introduction to Programming in Python

This hands-on introductory workshop for educators utilizes block-based coding to look at the basics of programming.

Leadership & Policy

5 Ways to Set Up a CS Framework

School administrators don’t realize the benefits of having their most dynamic teachers in computing courses because state testing requirements influence them to put their best and brightest in ELA, math, science, and social studies courses.

CAPE Framework

The framework addresses four key components of CS education: Capacity for, Access to, Participation in, and Experiences of CS education (CAPE).

Guiding Principles for Inclusive Computer Science Teaching

Empowering educators with actionable strategies to create inclusive, equitable, and transformative computer science learning environments, fostering diversity, belonging, and excellence for all students.

SCRIPT

CSforAll Consortium’s Strategic CSforAll Resource and Implementation Planning Tool (SCRIPT) framework. The SCRIPT workshops will consist of collaborative visioning, self-assessment, and goal setting exercises to expand upon the district’s CT/CS implementation.

Texas CS Leadership Network

The Texas Computer Science Leadership Network (TXCSLN) is a community of practice for CS administrators and teacher leaders to discuss the most pressing challenges in CS education.

Physical Computing

CS Jumpstart

This introductory Python programming course incorporates block and text-based coding, as well as physical computing.