WeTeach_CS Summit 2026

Rapid changes in technology necessitate reimagining CS learning experiences for students, and the 2026 CSTA PK-12 Standards chart an exciting vision for the future of CS education. Join this session to get an exclusive preview of these updated standards and explore implications for your classroom. Discover how enhanced content in AI, Ethics, and Human-Centered Design cultivates student brilliance and prepares learners for an AI-powered world. Collaborate and reflect with peers to identify practical next steps for integrating these future-focused priorities.

Bring computer science to life for your youngest learners! This interactive session explores how to introduce coding concepts to students in PreK–5 using a blend of hands-on robotics, unplugged activities, and literacy connections. Discover how read-alouds can spark curiosity and provide meaningful context for computational thinking skills. Participants will experience engaging activities that integrate storytelling with coding challenges, learn strategies for scaffolding problem-solving, and leave with practical ideas to make coding accessible, playful, and connected to classroom learning. Whether you’re new to CS or looking to expand your toolkit, this session will empower you to create a foundation for future-ready learners—one story and one algorithm at a time!

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) STEM Coordinator will share how the labor market data drives the vision for K–12 STEM Education in Texas. Participants will have the opportunity to follow along on their own devices with the live resources presented. This session will include an overview of the STEM Toolkit and the Technology Application TEKS Guide.