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 $400 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 |
| August 22 & September 19 | 13 |
Region 19 (El Paso) |
| October 5th & 6th | 7 |
Region 7 (Kilgore) |
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 |
| 7 | Holly Curry Region 7 Digital Learning Specialist |
| 13 |
Jeri Thompson |
| 13 |
Dustin Beauchamp |
| 13 |
Adrienne Arroyo |
| 17 | Michelle Stuart Region 17 Science and STEM |
| 19 | Francisco J. Nolasco Region 19 Professional Development Consultant |
| 19 | Ernesto Herrera Region 19 Professional Development Consultant |
