WeTeach_CS Summit 2025

Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey for computer science education!

Call for Proposals!

Presentation proposals for the WeTeach_CS Summit are now being accepted! Submissions will be accepted through December 13, 2024. Accepted sessions will be notified no later than January 31, 2025, with a full registration discount and lodging for two nights for up to two presenters.

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Join us for the 2025 WeTeach_CS Summit, a 2-day conference hosted by WeTeach_CS, an Expanding Pathways in Computing (EPIC) program. At this event, attendees connect with passionate educators committed to broadening participation in K-12 computer science (CS) and cybersecurity education.

Attendees will get the chance to catch up with colleagues from across Texas and beyond, all while delving into the latest CS and Cybersecurity best practices. From gaining valuable classroom tools and generating innovative ideas to integrating culturally responsive curriculums, the Summit is your one-stop destination for enhancing your teaching toolkit. Stay at the forefront of current CS education trends, research, and innovations, and celebrate your achievements alongside incredible colleagues who share your passion. Plus, you won't want to miss out on discovering the latest classroom technologies and the chance to win exciting prizes.

The 2025 Summit will be held in Austin, TX, at the Renaissance Austin Hotel. Approximately 500 CS and Cybersecurity champions will be in attendance. You won’t want to miss out on participating in this dynamic, knowledge-sharing community!

Registration

Date:
June 9, 2025 - June 10, 2025

Registration Opens:
March 12, 2025, 8:00 a.m.

Registration Closes:
May 26, 2025, 11:30 a.m.

Location:
Renaissance Austin Hotel
9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX 78759

Cost:
$600

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Registration Access Code

Purchase an access code for one or more people. The access code must be redeemed by the number of persons selected at checkout to complete registration.

Contact

Nathalie Beausoleil

nathalie.b@tacc.utexas.edu

Educator Awards

Annually, WeTeach_CS (WTCS), an EPIC program, honors those making an impact in computer science education in their classrooms, schools, and districts. Through our WTCS Change Makers Awards, teachers, counselors, or administrators who are making an impact in Computer Science education are given recognition for their incredible work and funding to expand their programs.


WTCS Change Maker Awards - $750

The WeTeach_CS (WTCS) Change Makers are teachers, counselors, or administrators who are making an impact in Computer Science education in their community. Nominate your peers to acknowledge their great work!

Nominate a Teacher!

Nominate an Administrator/Counselor!


WTCS Mini-Grants - $1,000

The Mini-Grant Awardees are teachers with fantastic ideas to improve teaching and learning in the classroom. The grants support instructional resources and materials for K-12 Computer Science. Projects include those conducted during after-school activities, summer camps, or in-school programs.

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Scholarships

We understand that attending conferences can be expensive, and we want to make sure that teachers have the opportunity to further their professional development regardless of financial constraints.

Scholarship Eligibility and Benefits:

  • Texas CS Leadership Network Current and Active Member: 100% of registration cost, transportation, and 2-night hotel stay.
  • Texas K-12 Educators: Participants pay only $50 for registration (regularly $600), plus the scholarship includes a 2-night hotel stay.

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Volunteers

This year, we’re excited to announce that we’ve created a list of volunteer opportunities! We have a lot of fun working on these tasks, and we know some of you will enjoy the camaraderie and engagement as well.

Benefits to volunteers:

  • Complimentary registration to the 2025 WeTeach_CS Summit
  • Complimentary two-night hotel stay the evenings of Sunday, June 8th, and Monday, June 9th
  • Reimbursement of up to $250 in actual transportation costs

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Exhibitors and Sponsors

Exhibitors

Consider joining us as an Exhibitor! This year, the Exhibitor Hall will only be open for 1 day, on Monday, June 9. Also included: branding on website, signs, and materials; 600+ attendees from multiple states; Meals: Breakfast and lunch; Free T-Shirt per paid staff member.

Sponsors

WeTeach_CS Summit sponsors will have a unique opportunity to interact with approximately 400 CS educators and change makers all focused on our shared mission of broadening participation in K-12 computing.

Logistics


2025 WTCS Summit At-A-Glance Schedule

Monday, June 9th

7:30-8:30
Breakfast
8:30-9:30
Opening Session
9:45-10:45
Session #1
10:45-11:30
Dedicated Exhibit Hall Time
11:30-12:30
Lunch - Awards
12:45-1:45
Session #2
2:00-3:00
Session #3
3:00-5:00
Exhibitor Fair

Link to full online schedule will be posted in the Spring of 2025.

Tuesday, June 10th

7:00-8:30
Breakfast / Registration Day 2
8:30-9:30
Plenary Session - Speaker
9:30-10:00
Hotel Checkout / Networking
10:00-11:00
Session #4
11:15-12:15
Session #5
12:15-1:15
Lunch - Speaker
1:30-2:30
Session #6
2:45-3:15
Closing / Door Prizes

Certificates of Participation

Certificates stating 14 hours of Continuing Professional Education hours (CPE credits) earned will be sent electronically after the participant has completed the online course evaluation.

Questions about Certificates?

Nathalie Beausoleil
nathalie.b@tacc.utexas.edu.

Hotel Room Blocks

Renaissance Austin Hotel (Conference Hotel)

  • 173.00 USD per night
  • Group Rate Dates: Friday, June 08 - Wednesday, June 10, 2025
  • Last Day to Book: Sunday, May 18, 2025

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Archer Hotel

  • 173.00 USD per night
  • Group Rate Dates: Friday, June 08 - Wednesday, June 10, 2025
  • Last Day to Book: Friday, May 16, 2025

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