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 Summer Training at ESC-20 from Our Digital Age Learning Team
Ready to transform your classroom and confidently tackle the demands of modern education? Education Service Center, Region 20 (ESC-20) is thrilled to invite you to our Summer Digital Age Learning Workshops, specifically designed to empower classroom teachers like you with cutting-edge instructional technology integration skills, a stronger grasp of STEM and Computer Science, and the expertise to meet the Texas Technology Applications TEKS!
Don't just teach with technology—learn to truly integrate it for maximum impact. Our hands-on workshops go beyond basic tools, focusing on how to seamlessly weave digital strategies into your daily lessons. Whether you're looking to ignite curiosity through STEM activities, demystify Computer Science concepts, or ensure you're fully prepared for the updated Texas Technology Applications TEKS, we've got you covered. Be sure to look for sessions that offer stipends and free equipment!
Why Our Summer Workshops are a Must-Attend:
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Master Instructional Technology Integration: Move beyond basic tech use to truly enhance learning outcomes. Learn how to strategically incorporate digital tools that deepen understanding and foster critical thinking across all subjects.
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Boost Your STEM & Computer Science Expertise: Gain practical skills and confidence in delivering engaging STEM and Computer Science lessons, crucial for preparing students for future success.
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Conquer the Texas Technology Applications TEKS: Our workshops are designed to equip you with the knowledge and instructional strategies needed to confidently meet and exceed the requirements of the updated TEKS.
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Practical, Hands-On Learning: You won't just hear about it—you'll do it! Our sessions are built around active participation, ensuring you leave with ready-to-use strategies and resources.
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Connect & Collaborate: Network with fellow educators, share insights, and build a supportive community as you explore innovative teaching practices.
Don't let this summer pass by without investing in your professional growth. These workshops are your opportunity to level up your skills, feel confident in the digital classroom, and inspire your students like never before. Many sessions are free based on your district's coop memberships. Some sessions are free and offer additional incentives such as teacher stipends and/or free technology.
Ready to explore the possibilities?
Click here to view our full catalog of Summer Digital Age Learning Workshops and register today: https://bit.ly/esc20web
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 Rural Opportunities in Computer Science
(Middle & High School Teachers)
STIPENDS and FREE EQUIPMENT!
This summer, we are hosting ROCS trainings at two locations:
- Crystal City High School – June 26 & 27, 2025
- Navarro High School – July 14 & 15, 2025
We encourage middle and high school Computer Science teachers, as well as Agriculture, Math, and Science teachers to apply. This unique opportunity is designed to help teachers enhance your classroom instruction with hands-on coding strategies and cross-curricular connections. You must be a middle school teacher to apply.
Participants will receive:
- A $200 stipend for attending
- Up to $160 in Travel reimbursement
- 5 Free classroom kits to support coding instruction
Don’t miss out on this chance to level up your teaching and bring innovative computer science experiences to your students!
👉 Info and Registration Form Here
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing your application and working alongside you this summer!
Underwritten by a grant from WeTeach_CS
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 Launch K5 CS
(Elementary Teachers)
FREE EQUIPMENT!
Are you interested in bringing computer science and computational thinking to the elementary classroom?
Launch_K5 CS is a highly interactive 3-day hybrid workshop designed for K-5 educators and:
- aligns to the new Tech Apps TEKS required to be implemented by the 24-25 school year
- integrates computational thinking, computer science, cybersecurity, and AI into core curricula
- provides K-5 lessons (unplugged and plugged) for teachers to take back to their classrooms
- introduces block-based coding and physical computing to scaffold learning with students
You will:
- Receive a 3-day hybrid training (2-days in person, 1-day asynchronous learning) at no cost to attend
- Receive resources and materials for your classroom to begin your launch into CS!
- Must work at a Texas school that serves K-5 students
Select one of three opportunities to attend!
- June 2 & 3
- June 4 & 5
- June 18 & 19
FREE: Must be grades K-5 Classroom Teachers, K-5 STEM Teachers, K-5 GT Teachers, or Librarians at the K-5 level who regularly teach students at a Texas school.
Underwritten by a grant from WeTeach_CS
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ESC-20 Hosts Code.org Professional Learning Program for Computer Science Discoveries and Computer Science Principles
Computer Science Discoveries is appropriate for 6-10th-grade students and can be taught as a semester or year-long introductory course (3-5 hours per week of instruction for 9+ weeks). The course takes a wide lens on computer science by covering topics such as programming, physical computing, HTML/CSS, and data. The course inspires students as they build their own websites, apps, games, and physical computing devices.
Computer Science Principles introduces high school students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world. More than a traditional introduction to programming, it is a rigorous, engaging, and approachable course that explores many of the foundational ideas of computing so all students understand how these concepts are transforming the world we live in. CSP can also be offered as an AP class (details on website)
The week-long professional learning sessions include lunch and free access to the Code.org curriculum for unlimited teacher and student accounts. Apply for a scholarship as part of your application! Questions? Contact Sheryl Roehl, sroehl@tacc.utexas.edu
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Discovery Education
New Discovery Education Services Coming for SY25-26
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The Commitment System is now open for commitments for SY25-26. If your district has been relying on TexQuest/Learn 360 for instructional videos, please know that resource has been removed from TexQuest offerings. Now may be the time to rejoin Discovery Education.
Discovery has new features coming for 25-26 including:
- New customized user interface (including the option of Bluebonnet Learning alignment if your district chooses that as your core)
- Career Connect which allows 100% of your teachers to schedule live interactive 60-minute sessions with various career professionals all year
- AI Assessment Tool for simple customized formative assessments
- Between 200-500 new resources added every month in addition to the already 165k TEKS-aligned resources available now for every content area PK-12 with updated links embedded into TExGUIDE
Visit the ESC-20 Discovery Education Page for additional information. Purchases are via the Commitment System. Questions about Discovery Education and local training available for your District? Contact Susan Reeves.
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