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WeTeach_CS CertificationPrep Online Course in

Week 1: Software Design and Programming basicsWeek 2: Programming FundamentalsWeek 3: Loops and RecursionWeek 4: Data StructuresWeek 5: More OOP, Algorithms and Big O (Oh my!)Week 6: Programming Fundamentals

• Six-week program • Prepares teachers to take and pass

the Texas Education Agency’s 8-12 CS Certification Test.

• Reviews main concepts covered in the three certification domains: Software Design and Development, Programming Language topics, and Technology Applications.

• Some prior experience in coding or programming required for educators interested in becoming certified to teach Grades 8-12 CS.

Registration is now open for the WeTeach_CS Preparation Course that begins June 14 and runs through July 25. 

To register please visit: www.WeTeachCS.org 

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WeTeach_CS 8-12 Certification Incentive Program

http://www.thetrc.org/weteach_cs-cip/Details and Registration Information

Through the support of 100Kin10 and TEA, the CIP provides the opportunity for Texas educators to apply for a $1,000 STIPEND awarded by the TRC for successfully attaining their certification goal.

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Keep Calm and Java On

Java Fundamentals (8 Weeks)

September 26 – November 17, 2016

Java Programming (3 Weeks)

November 28 – December 15, 2016

www.WeTeachCS.orgDetails and Registration Information

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Video Game Programming with Algebra

June 27-28, 2016 ● Houston, TX

For more information, contact Amy Werst, Manager of Programmatic Operationsamy.werst@utexas.edu

Details and Registration Informationhttp://www.thetrc.org/bootstrap-spring-branch-summer-2016/

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CAMT – June 29-July 1, 2016

CS for Math Teacher StrandCoordinated by TRCWednesday, 6/29

• APCS Principles Presentation

Thursday, 6/30• WeTeach_CS Presentation• Code Math TEKS• Bootstrap

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For EXPERIENCED Teachers College Board APSI

July 25-28, 2016Learning OutcomesAfter attending this workshop, participants will be able to:• Align their instruction with the goals of the AP Computer Science A course• Identify the skills and knowledge that the exam will assess, and identify the tasks

and materials for which students might need more preparation• Draft a syllabus that meets the curricular requirements for the course• Make equitable access a guiding principle in designing instruction

In Partnership With

Details and Registration Informationhttp://www.thetrc.org/college-board-apsi-for-experienced-teachers/

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AP Summer Institutes in Computer Science

http://www.thetrc.org/cs-apsi-2016/Details and Registration Information

Interested in attending an Advanced Placement Summer Institute for Computer Science and having your transportation and lodging expenses reimbursed?

College Board APSI in Texas (2016)Arlington June 20-23 ● Computer Science Principles Austin June 13-16 ● Computer Science Principles

July 11-14 ● for NEW teachersJuly 25-28 ● for EXPERIENCED teachers

Coll. Station June 13-16 ● Computer Science PrinciplesEdinburg July 11-14 ● CS AEl Paso June 20-23 ● CS A Fort Worth June 27-30 ● CS A for EXPERIENCED teachers

July 5-8 ● Computer Science PrinciplesJuly 5-8 ● CS A for NEW teachers

Houston June 6-9 ● CS A for NEW teachersJune 27-30 ● CS A July 12-15 ● Computer Science PrinciplesJuly 19-22 ● CS A

Laredo August 1-4 ● Computer Science PrinciplesPlano July 18-21 ● for EXPERIENCED teachers July Richardson August 1-4 ● for NEW teachers San Antonio July 11-14 ● for NEW teachersTyler July 11-14 ● CS A

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First Bytes Collaborative Workshop for Texas HS Computer Science Teachers

July 6-8, 2016 • Austin, TX

http://www.thetrc.org/first-bytes-july-2016/Details and Registration Information

The First Bytes Teacher’s Workshop is an opportunity to meet with peers from across the state to explore the challenges and opportunities for Computer Science education in Texas high schools and to invent ways to improve collaboration that will impact student learning and achievement. Participants will earn AP CS Continuing Education credit forfull participation.

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SustainIT STEMbridge 2016

Akins HS • Austin, TX• Week 1: June 13-16, 2016• Week 2: June 20-23, 2016• Week 3: June 27-30, 2016

http://www.thetrc.org/sustainit-stembridge-2016/ 

Details and Registration Information

The SustainIT STEMbridge program is a series of one-week summer camps developed around the intersection of computer science and select sustainability topics. Teachers will receive training prior to the arrival of students then participate in the camp as Teaching Assistants alongside industry volunteers from STEMEd Labs and the lead teacher for two afternoons.

Teachers receive a FREE Raspberry Pi Kit for completing

the one week training!

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Website

WeTeachCS.org

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CS4TX.org• Computer science education for all Texas K-12 students

– Collective Impact “Backbone Organization”– Public-private partnership with businesses, educators,

parents, policy makers– Statewide public and policy advocacy – Aligned legislative agenda

• Local and state community– Partner and collaborate with existing organizations– Initial communities in Austin, Houston and Dallas with more on the way– Join your community Meetup today at CS4TX.org

• Member of the ECEP Alliance supporting the national CSforAll initiative

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Policy Objectives• Incentivize school districts to invest in

CS by moving HS CS from Tech Apps to CTE to provide weighted funding.

• Continue to support teacher training and incentives for CS certification.

CS4TX.org

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Advocacy Meetup

When: October 19, 2016Where: Embassy Suites

Houston, TX

WeTeach_CS & CS4TX

WeTeachCS.org

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Dremel 3-D Printer Ambassador Program• Will select 10 teacher ambassadors

to receive Dremel Idea Builder 3D40 and 10 spools of filament

• Create a 2-minute video to enter• Entry closes June 17• http://bit.ly/1XwtUdl

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It’s more than a motto. It’s what we prove each and every day.

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Impact of WeTeach_CS

• 55 Newly Certified Grades 8-12 CS Teachers• 209 Districts Served• 360 Schools Served• 903 Teachers Registered for WeTeach_CS

Cert Prep online course

YEAR ONE

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What is your commitment to Texas Computer Science

education?