Introduce CS to your elementary classroom with Code.org curriculumCode.org has curriculum for educators to help teach even the youngest students to explore the limitless world of computing — at no cost for schools. CS Fundamentals (Intro) blends online, self-guided and self-paced tutorials with "unplugged" activities that require no computer at all. Each course consists of about 20 lessons that may be implemented as one unit or over the course of a semester. Even kindergarten-aged pre-readers can participate. The workshops will prepare you to teach the Code Studio courses for grades Pre-K-5. Click here to register for the July 26 workshop! This free workshop is 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Education Service Center, Region 20, in San Antonio. Click here to register for the July 29 workshop! This workshop is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Texas Advanced Computing Center in Austin. The CS Fundamentals (Intro) workshop is designed for teachers, librarians, instructional coaches, and administrators grades K-5 to learn about Code.org resources and how to begin to integrate computer science into your future curriculum. Participants will need a desktop, laptop or Chromebook to participate fully.
Latino gamers are blazing a path for the next generation of game designersLatino gamers like Fernando Reyes Medina are blazing a path for the next generation of designers! Medina, a designer at 343 Industries, the Microsoft studio that creates Halo games, earned a degree in computer, technologies and engineering. But with few visible Latino gaming figures to draw inspiration from and limited gaming-related pipelines in Mexico, Medina's dream of working for the Halo franchise seemed increasingly out of reach. "I didn't understand how difficult the path was going to be," he told NBC News. "I was just like, this is the thing I want to do and I just don't see myself doing anything else." Click here to read more!
Pflugerville ISD looking for CS teacherConnally High School is looking for a Principles of Information Technology and Networking teacher for the P-TECH Computer & Information Technology Academy. Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree from an accredited university, a valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or required training for the subject and level assigned, and a demonstrated competency in the subject area assigned. Click here to apply!
The P-TECH Academy affords students an opportunity to earn up to an associate's degree and industry certification at no cost while in high school. The academy has an industry partnership that provides students with work-based learning experiences, and Pflugerville ISD provides ongoing professional development for teachers. Are you looking to hire CS teachers? Send a brief job description and a link to the application to WeTeach_CS.
Apply today for a Cyber.org grant!Cyber.org's technology grant program is designed to support teachers and qualified extracurricular programs to provide cyber education to K-12 students in the U.S. Grants are awarded based on the availability of funds, geographic representation, and demonstrated need, with preference for applicants who intend to use Cyber.org curriculum materials. Click here for more information and to apply!
Grants will be awarded each year in September and April. The application deadline for September awards is August 15; the deadline for April awards is March 15.
Plano ISD looking for two CS teachersPlano ISD is in search of CS teachers for the 2022-2023 school year. Plano ISD has a tradition of excellence spanning more than 100 years. With a mission to "educate, inspire and empower every student to activate their unique potential in a dynamic world," Plano ISD provides a great opportunity for educators to grow and develop professionally. The schools and currently available openings are:
Click here to apply, and send your resume to Dan Blier. Are you looking to hire CS teachers? Send a brief job description and a link to the application to WeTeach_CS.
Grab Your Early Bird Tickets for the 2022 CSforALL Summit!Registration for the 2022 CSforALL Summit at The Guest House at Graceland in Memphis, Tenn., is now open. Join the national CS education community October 19-21, 2022, for a three-day event that convenes policy makers, educators, CS influences, government officials, tech hubs, and more to learn, share, and celebrate the #CSforALL movement.
The CSforALL team will host an engaging event that involves: a government roundtable; an interactive robot playground; an exhibit hall that showcases CS education organizations, products, programs, schools and career opportunities; entertaining networking opportunities, and more! Stay tuned for our opening ceremony, speaker, and sponsor announcements.
CSTA Equity Fellowship expandedAre you committed to improving equitable access and achievement in pre-K-12 computer science? Do you want to develop as a leader and share your expertise at a national scale? Apply to become a CSTA Equity Fellow. This year, the CSTA Equity Fellowship includes about 20 fellows across two cohorts — for both teachers and non-teachers. CSTA is accepting applications for fellows and nominations for those you think should apply. Click here to apply! Applications for the 2022-23 cohort are due by August 11 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
Georgetown ISD looking for CS teacherEast View High School in Georgetown ISD is looking for a computer science teacher for the upcoming school year. The position would teach AP CS Principles, AP CS A, CS 1, and potentially Game Programming Design. Georgetown ISD serves students living in Georgetown, Texas, the county seat in Williamson County. Georgetown ISD serves nearly 12,800 students at 10 elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, and two alternative campuses. Click here to apply, and email Bretton Schulz for more information. If you would like to unsubscribe from WeTeach_CS emails, please click here.
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