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Are you looking to increase your classroom knowledge? WeTeach_CS is partnering with curriculum and professional development providers with extensive experience for our Preferred Provider Workshops! Bringing deep knowledge in their areas, firms will lead virtual, hybrid, and/or in-person workshops for Texas teachers in the Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 to advance their knowledge, pedagogy, and skills in computational thinking, computer science, cybersecurity, and adjacent topics.
From novice to expert-level training, more than 20 workshops will be offered!
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While prevalence of day-to-day threats such as ransomware and business email compromise (BEC) continue to be top concerns for cybersecurity leaders and global organizations, 2025 has introduced new challenges, propelled by AI and advanced computing capabilities which allow threat actors to carry out more brazen and powerful attacks, It’s a challenging threat landscape to navigate for the IT and security teams who are also tasked with defending an ever-expanding attack surface against these innovative and evolving attacks. But it’s a new dawn for cybersecurity.
This certification can be used to teach Networking, Foundations of Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Capstone, Fundamentals of Computer Science and Computer Science Principles in Texas. See the Texas Education Agency’s Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) (Chapter 127, Section O) for more information on each course.Scholarships will cover the cost of registration and materials for all teachers.Texas Teachers: Transportation (up to $500), lodging, and a per diem will also be provided.
Are you new to teaching networking? Join our three-day hands-on workshop designed for educators preparing to teach College Board’s Career Kickstart: Cyber Networking course. Led by experienced instructors, this workshop covers networking essentials, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to guide your students through fundamental networking concepts. Perfect for teachers looking to build a strong foundation in cybersecurity education!
The Texas Education Agency has proposed updates to the evaluation criteria for industry-based certifications to be included on the 2025-2030 list for public school accountability. These certifications will be reviewed and updated every five years, starting in 2028, and are proposed to be categorized into three tiers based on labor market demand, wage earning potential, and skill levels.
Due to scheduling conflicts with Career Kickstart's required meetings, the dates for upcoming webinar sessions have been adjusted. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we accommodate these changes. Read the newsletter for updated details and make sure to mark your calendars with the revised schedule!
AI-powered tools can shave hours off the amount of time teachers spend grading, lesson-planning, and creating materials. AI can also enrich the lessons they deliver in the classroom and help them meet the varied needs of all students. And it can even help bolster teachers’ own professional growth and development. Despite all the promise of AI, though, experts still urge caution as the technology continues to evolve. Ethical questions and practical concerns are bubbling to the surface, and not all teachers feel prepared to effectively and safely use AI.
One of the most impactful ways to increase cybersecurity course availability in Texas high schools is by investing in the education of our teachers. The WeTeach_Cyber Hub aims to support Texas high school CTE teachers in effectively preparing students for post-secondary cybersecurity opportunities and careers. Participants in the Cyber Hub will join a community of practice, coordinated by the Texas Advanced Computing Center at The University of Texas at Austin, to develop tools, strategies, and expertise for high school cybersecurity programs of study.
