Launch_K5 CS Workshops and Trainers
Launch_K5 CS is a program that empowers K-5 educators with the tools and training to seamlessly integrate the Technology Applications TEKS (standards) into their teaching practices. Find workshops and trainers near you!
Launch_K5 CS is a dynamic 3-day hybrid workshop designed for K-5 educators, crafted to align seamlessly with the new K-5 Technology Applications TEKS set to be implemented in the 2024-2025 school year. Dive into an engaging experience that integrates computational thinking, computer science, cybersecurity, and AI into core curricula, offering educators a unique opportunity to enhance their teaching approaches.
Upcoming Workshops
Discover upcoming Launch_K5 CS workshops in your area. Each workshop spans 2 or 3 in-person days and an asynchronous course, providing all necessary resources and materials to help you successfully train your students in these essential 21st-century skills (including up to $200 worth of physical computing kits). These workshops are free of charge and open to any Texas educator who is interested.
| Workshop Dates | Region | Workshop Information |
| October 7-8, 2024 | 16 | Region 16 ESC Registration Page Workshop Trainer - Kaylie Massie |
| Day 1 K-5: October 8, 2024 Day 2: K-2: October 9, 2024 Day 2: 3-5: October 10, 2024 |
15 | Region 15 ESC Registration Pages: 10/8, 10/9, 10/10 Workshop Trainers - Victoria Fritz, Sherry Hall |
| K-2: Sept. 25, Oct. 22, 2024 3-5: Sept. 23, Oct. 23, 2024 |
3 | Region 3 ESC K-2 Registration, 3-5 Registration Workshop Trainer - Laura Deiss |
| Day 1: October 26, 2024 | 6 | Texas A&M Zachry Engineering Education Complex Registration Page Workshop Trainers - Jennifer Easterling, Gabe Valdez, Robert Hoyuela, Trudi Skinner |
| Grades 3-5 Day 1: Oct. 26, 2024 Grades 3-5 Day 2: Nov. 2, 2024 |
10 | Kaufman County Registration Page Workshop Trainer - Vashunda Warren |
| K-5: October 29-30, 2024 | 20 | Region 20 ESC Registration Page Workshop Trainers - Susan Reeves, Angela Votion |
| K-5: November 2, 16, 2024 | 20 | Region 20 ESC Registration Page Workshop Trainers - Susan Reeves, Angela Votion |
| Day 2: November 9, 2024 | 6 | Texas A&M Zachry Engineering Education Complex Registration Page Workshop Trainers - Jennifer Easterling, Gabe Valdez, Robert Hoyuela, Trudi Skinner |
| November 11-13, 2024 | 11 | Region 11 ESC Registration Page Workshop Trainer - Monica Amyett |
| Day 1: November 23, 2024 | 6 | Texas A&M Zachry Engineering Education Complex Registration Page Workshop Trainers - Jennifer Easterling, Gabe Valdez, Robert Hoyuela, Trudi Skinner |
| November 25-26, 2024 | 13 | STARBASE Austin Interest Form Workshop Trainers - Daniela Rimer, Jessica Davis |
| Day 1 K-5: November 25, 2024 Day 2 3-5: November 26, 2024 |
20 | St. Mary's University Center Registration Page Workshop Trainer - Kat Sauter |
| December 5-6, 2024 | 6 | Texas A&M Wisenbaker Engineering Building Registration Page Workshop Trainers - Jennifer Easterling, Gabe Valdez, Robert Hoyuela, Trudi Skinner |
| Day 2: December 14, 2024 | 6 | Texas A&M Zachry Engineering Education Complex Registration Page Workshop Trainers - Jennifer Easterling, Gabe Valdez, Robert Hoyuela, Trudi Skinner |
| January 19-20, 2024 | 13 | STARBASE Austin Interest Form Workshop Trainers - Daniela Rimer, Jessica Davis |
Connect with Trainers
Looking to bring a Launch_K5 CS training directly to your school or district? Connect with one of our certified trainers! Our trainers are experienced educators who are equipped to deliver high-quality, hands-on training sessions that meet the unique needs of your educators and students.
| Region | WTCS Certified Trainer |
| 1 | Sylvia Escobar - sescobar@esc1.net Region 1 ESC Instructional Technology Coordinator / STEM Lead |
| 1 | Cristina Jimenez - edtechcja@gmail.com M.S. Learning Technologies PK-5 Computer Science Teacher |
| 3 | Laura Deiss - ldeiss@esc3.net Region 3 ESC TXLS Program Manager/Science Specialist |
| 3 | Charlene Murphree - cmurphree@cueroisd.org Cuero ISD Instructional Technology Specialist |
| 4 | Kiamesha Bagley - kiamesha.bagley@fortbendisd.com Fort Bend ISD Technology Integration Specialist |
| 4 | Matthew Cushing - mpc3@rice.edu Rice University, Office of STEM Engagement Executive Director |
| 4 | Brittany Templeton - bt36@rice.edu Rice University, Office of STEM Engagement Assistant Director for Computer Science and Mathematics |
| 5 | Janna Smith - jannas@esc5.net Region 5 ESC Program Coordinator |
| 5 | Rebecca Cullums - rebecca.cullums@bridgecityisd.net Bridge City ISD Instructional Technology Specialist |
| 6 | Stephen Michalik - smichalik@allnationscs.org All Nations Community School
STEM Coordinator and Co-Founder
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| 6 | Missy Eichman - meichman@cocisd.org Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD Innovative Instruction and Special Programs Coordinator |
| 6 | Gabe Valdez - ogabevaldez@tamu.edu TX A&M: Spark! Associate Director |
| 6 | Jennifer Easterling - jeasterling@tamu.edu TX A&M: Spark! Program Specialist |
| 7 | Carl Mohn - cmohn@esc7.net Region 7 ESC Digital Learning Specialist |
| 7 | Elizabeth White - elizabeth.white@hawkinsisd.org Hawkins ISD Engineering, Architecture and Robotics Teacher District Technology PD Coordinator |
| 8 | Lisa Ellermann - lellermann@reg8.net Region 8 ESC Secondary Math/Advanced Academics/STEM |
| 10 | Samantha Bradbury - samantha.bradbury@region10.org Region 10 ESC Science Consultant |
| 10 | Joanna Funkhouser - joanna.funkhouser@communityisd.org Community ISD Instructional Technology Coordinator |
| 10 | Kay Orr - skworr@yahoo.com Rockwall ISD Instructional Technology Specialist |
| 10 | Vashunda Warren - vwarren@visionarystem.org Catalyst Visionary Education CEO/Founder |
| 11 | Monica Amyett - mamyett@esc11.net Region 11 ESC K-12 Science/STEM Instructional Coach |
| 12 | Judy York - jyork@esc12.net Region 12 ESC Education Specialist III - Coordinator |
| 12 | Melinda Wright - melinda.wright@killeenisd.org Killeen ISD Assistive Technologist/STEM Educator/STEM Workshop Presenter |
| 13 | Adrienne Arroyo - adrienne.arroyo@esc13.txed.net Region 13 ESC Curriculum Resources & STEM Specialist |
| 13 | Vanessa Jones - vkajones@gmail.com Code.org CS Discoveries/CS Fundamentals Facilitator |
| 13 | Beatriz Flores - bea.flores.tech@gmail.com Del Valle ISD Instructional Technology Coordinator |
| 13 | Myra Velasquez - myra.velasquez@dvisd.net Del Valle ISD Instructional Technology Coordinator |
| 13 | Janae Pierce - piercej@georgetownisd.org Georgetown ISD Digital Learning Coach |
| 13 | Heather Solis - hsolis97@gmail.com Georgetown ISD Digital Learning Coach |
| 13 | Emily Herrin - Emily.Herrin@hayscisd.net Hays CISD Director of Digital Learning |
| 13 | Joy Motsinger - erin.motsinger@huttoisd.net Hutto ISD Elementary Technology Teacher |
| 13 | Rita Aleman - rita.aleman@pfisd.net Pflugerville ISD Technology Integration Specialist |
| 13 | Angela Matthews - angela.matthews@pfisd.net Pflugerville ISD Technology Integration Specialist |
| 13 | Hoda Mohamed - hoda.mohamed@pfisd.net Pflugerville ISD Technology Integration Specialist |
| 13 | Dana Linebarger - dana.linebarger@smcisd.net San Marcos CISD Innovative Learning Coordinator |
| 13 | Jessica Davis - jessica@starbaseaustin.org STARBASE Austin, Texas Military Department Deputy Director |
| 13 | Daniela Rimer - daniela@starbaseaustin.org STARBASE Austin, Texas Military Department Bilingual Lead Instructor |
| 15 | Victoria Fritz - sherry.hall@esc15.net Region 15 ESC Technology Integration Specialist |
| 15 | Sherry Hall - sherry.hall@esc15.net Region 15 ESC Technology Integration Specialist |
| 16 | Brooke Hendry - bhendry_c@avid.org AVID AVID Staff Developer/OCPTE |
| 17 | Kim Bilbrey-Mosher - kbmosher@esc17.net Region 17 ESC Science/STEM Education Specialist
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| 18 |
Josh Minett - joshua.minett@esc18.net
Region 18 ESC
Science/STEM Education Consultant
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| 19 |
Obed Hernandez - obed.hernandeznoris@clint.net
Clint ISD Instructional Technology Coordinator |
| 20 |
Susan F. Reeves - susan.reeves@esc20.net
Region 20 ESC
Digital Age Learning Consultant
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| 20 | Angela Votion - angela.votion@esc20.net Region 20 ESC
STEM & GT Consultant
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| 20 | Charles Hernandez - charles.hernandez@myhisd.net Harlandale ISD STEM Facilitator |
| 20 | Carrie Hyland - crhyland@nbisd.org New Braunfels ISD Technology Integration Coordinator |
| 20 | Lauren Shelton - lshelton@nbisd.org New Braunfels ISD Technology Integration Specialist |
| 20 | Maria Luisa Cardenas - mlcardenas@southsanisd.net South San Antonio ISD Teacher, UIL Academic Coordinator |
| 20 | Kat Sauter - katnsauter@gmail.com St. Mary's University Coordinator of Pre-College STEM Outreach Initiatives |
Questions? Please contact Judy Lau at judy@tacc.utexas.edu