WeTeach_CS Summit 2025: Full Schedule

June 9-10, 2025
Renaissance Austin Hotel - 9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TX 78759
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9:45am CDT

Building Bridges in K-12 Computer Science Education: A Town Hall for Collaboration and Support

Monday June 9, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CDT

Brazos

Join us for an interactive Town Hall-style session where K-12 educators can discuss challenges, share ideas, and seek support. With a panel featuring representatives from key Texas organizations, like the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, this session offers a platform for educators to collaborate on pressing issues in the field. Bring your questions and insights to engage with peers and experts and help shape the future of computer science education in Texas.

Presenters

Michelle Singh

Assistant Commissioner, Division of Digital Learning, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Aleyda Cantu-Lee

Director, Digital Learning, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Monday June 9, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am CDT
Brazos

Leadership, K-12

12:45pm CDT

PANEL: NCWIT : Aspirations in Computing

Monday June 9, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT

Brazos

In this session, I will go over the NC with aspirations and computing stem competition. I will cover general information about how to participate along with sharing some results on the trajectory of past winners into the field of computer science. I will also share information about summer camps that are happening in Austin as part of this program.

Presenters

Vida Lloyde

NCWIT

Monday June 9, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm CDT
Brazos

Broadening Participation, K-12 Counselors and/or Administrators

2:00pm CDT

PANEL: Cybersecurity Essentials: Key Controls for Staying Secure

Monday June 9, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT

Brazos

This presentation offers a clear and accessible introduction to foundational cybersecurity practices. It highlights essential controls that every organization and individual should implement to defend against cyber threats. Attendees will gain practical insights into enhancing their security posture, preventing common vulnerabilities, and effectively responding to potential risks. Designed for beginners and those seeking to deepen their understanding of cybersecurity basics, this session equips participants with the tools and knowledge to protect their digital assets. Even without prior experience in cybersecurity, you’ll leave with a solid understanding of the tactics threat actors use to compromise systems.

Presenters

Todd Pauley

Deputy CISO, Texas Education Agency

https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-pauley-cissp-cism-23885520/

Monday June 9, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Brazos

Cybersecurity, Middle School and High School (Grades 6-12)