Launch_MS Computer Science (Grades 6-8) - 37469

Launch_MS CS is a highly interactive 3-day workshop designed for middle school educators. This workshop aligns with the new Technology Applications TEKS. The workshop integrates computational thinking, computer science, cybersecurity, and AI into core curricula, provides lessons (unplugged and plugged) for teachers to take back to their classrooms, and introduces block-based coding and physical computing to scaffold learning with students. Teachers will receive a classroom set of Micro:bits, which includes BBC micro:bit V2 boards, micro USB cables, battery packs, quick start user guides, safety leaflets, and stickers. Day three of this session includes self-paced independent work to be completed virtually.

Schedule & Location
10/22/2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
ESC Region 11
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10/23/2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
ESC Region 11
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10/26/2026 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
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Audiences
Teacher - Middle School (Grades 6-8), Instructional Coaches/Support Specialists
Objectives
By the end of this workshop, elementary school educators will be able to integrate computational thinking, computer science, cybersecurity, and AI into their curricula by designing and implementing lessons involving block-based coding, physical computing, and other unplugged activities.
Session 65784
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Seats Left 30
T-TESS 1.1,1.4,4.3

Registration Deadline 10/26/2026
Credit Type Continuing Professional Education
Duration 18:00
T-PESS

Presenter
Monica Amyett, Ph.D. ESC Region 11


Monica Amyett

For assistance contact:

Monica Amyett
Instructional Content Coach Science
mamyett@esc11.net

Jana Herrera

For assistance contact:

Jana Herrera
Coordinator Assistant
JHerrera@esc11.net
(817) 740-7698