STEM - Solve, Think, Experience, Make

There are two big action items in the newsletter this month.

The total solar eclipse
The Computer Science Collaborative beginning May 2024

Reach out to Andi Parr, aparr@esc12.net, or Judy York, jyork@esc12.net

with any questions.

Pre-K - 12 STEM Newsletter

April 2024

Have you planned your day at STEAMclipse, on Saturday, April 6th?

Navigating the traffic is SO worth it to see the amazing lineup of speakers, performances, and interactive booths.

Go to

www.esc12.net/steamclipse

for the up to date schedule

Hey y’all! What are you going to be doing on Monday, April 8, 2024? Did you know there will be a total Solar Eclipse happening, and much of Central Texas is in the path?

Some of you will be at school on this day, and others of you will be home. In either place, you and your students can measure something about the effects of the total Solar Eclipse.

For more information and resources on “Measuring the Solar Eclipse” go to esc12.net/stem and scroll down to the tab 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.

Looking for Eclipse Glasses?

Free Resources from the Mayborn Museum - link
Free Resources from the Houston Museum of Natural Science and Buc-ee's - link
Halo Mulit-functional Eclipse Glasses - link

Join the Team of Certified Computer Science Educators!

Join us as we select a cohort of teachers (space is limited) to participate in the Region 12 WeTeach_CS Secondary Certification Hub for a well-designed professional learning experience to prepare you to take and pass the TExES 241 8-12 Computer Science Certification Exam or the TExES 242 EC-12 Technology Applications Certification Exam.

Benefits

Pick your pathway! Choose either the 8 - 12 CS Certification of the EC - 12 Tech Apps Certification.
Flexible schedule with both synchronous and asynchronous learning.
Content experts are available to support you all along the way.
Test fees covered.
Stipends are available for participation and passing the test.

Check out the program website at bit.ly/r12cshubs which includes the program overview, timeline, and application.

Applications due by April 30, 2024

Contact Judy York, jyork@esc12.net with any questions.