Launch_Middle School CS
Workshops and Trainers
Empowering grades 6–8 educators with the tools, training, and resources needed to meaningfully integrate the Technology Applications TEKS into their instructional practice.
Launch_Middle School is a highly interactive three‑day hybrid professional learning experience aligned to the 2024–2025 Technology Applications TEKS. The workshop integrates computational thinking, computer science, cybersecurity, and AI into middle school instruction while introducing block‑based coding, physical computing, and text‑based programming. Participants leave with multiple TEKS‑aligned lesson activities and classroom resources to support implementation and student engagement.
Find workshops and trainers near you!
Upcoming Workshops
Discover upcoming Launch_MS CS workshops in your area. Each workshop spans 2 or 3 in-person days and an asynchronous course, providing all necessary resources and materials to help you successfully train your students in these essential 21st-century skills (including up to $200 worth of physical computing kits). These workshops are free of charge and open to any Texas educator who is interested. More coming soon!
| Workshop Dates | Region | Workshop Information |
| June 1st & 2nd | 19 |
Region 19 |
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June 24 - 25 |
13 |
Region 13 |
| July 9th & 10th | 13 |
Texas Advanced Computing Center |
| July 14-16, 2026 | 11 |
Arlington ISD |
| July 14-16, 2026 | 13 |
Pflugerville ISD |
| July 22 - 24, 2026 | 5 |
Region 5 |
| July 30 - 31 | 13 |
Region 13 |
Connect with Trainers
Looking to bring a Launch_Middle School CS training directly to your school or district? Connect with one of our certified trainers! Our trainers are experienced educators who are equipped to deliver high-quality, hands-on training sessions that meet the unique needs of your educators and students.
| Region | WTCS Certified Trainer |
| 13 |
Jeri Thompson |
| 13 |
Dustin Beauchamp |
| 19 | Francisco J. Nolasco Region 19 Professional Development Consultant |
| 19 | Ernesto Herrera Region 19 Professional Development Consultant |
