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Launch_MS Computer Science

 

Program Overview

  • Free, highly interactive 3-day hybrid workshop for educators
  • Focus on bringing computer science and computational thinking to middle school classrooms
  • Hands-on experience with coding, cybersecurity, and AI integration
  • Receive classroom-ready resources and materials
  • Flexible hybrid format (in-person + asynchronous learning)

Program Details

  • Program Length: 3 days (hybrid)
  • Program Dates: June 3-5, 2026 (In-person June 3-4, Asynchronous June 5)
  • Schedule: 8:15 AM – 3:25 PM
  • Location: Humble ISD
  • Lunch Provided: No

Teacher Experience

  • Explore block-based, physical, and text-based coding
  • Learn to integrate CS, cybersecurity, and AI into core subjects
  • Develop and take home ready-to-use lesson activities
  • Engage in hands-on, collaborative learning experiences
  • Align instruction to 2024–2025 Technology Applications TEKS

Eligibility

  • Open to educators teaching grades 6–8
  • Must work at a Texas school serving middle school students
  • No prior computer science experience required
  • Must bring a full-screen device (laptop, Chromebook, etc.)
  • Ability to participate in all workshop components

Teacher Benefits

  • Free professional development experience
  • Classroom resources and instructional materials provided
  • Ready-to-implement middle school CS lessons

Class Schedule

  • Day 1: In-person workshop (CS foundations & computational thinking)
  • Day 2: In-person workshop (coding, cybersecurity, and AI integration)
  • Day 3: Asynchronous learning and lesson implementation
  
Apply by June 1st 

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