Computer Science
Year 3 CS Pipeline: Certification Cohort is Currently Underway for EC-12 Technology Applications and 8-12 Computer Science. New applications for Yr 4 cohorts anticipated to open in Winter 2026.
Earn a Stipend While Pursuing Computer Science or Tech Apps Certification!
Education Service Center, Region 20, is excited to announce the launch of the CS Pipeline Certification Project in collaboration with WeTeach_CS! This project is designed to support teachers who are interested in pursuing EC-12 Technology Applications or 8-12 Computer Science Certification.
What's Included:
- The cohort will run from February 2026 through December 2026
- Participants will have their certification exam fees reimbursed, regardless of passing status.
- A majority of the face-to-face activities will take place during the summer, with some hybrid and weekend face-to-face requirements in the spring and fall semesters.
- The program offers generous stipends and potential certification bonuses from WeTeach_CS (see program outline and requirements for details).
Who Should Apply? This program is ideal for teachers who want to:
- Gain the qualifications to teach in-demand computer science and technology applications courses.
- Enhance their curriculum and instruction with best practices in technology and computer science education.
- Network with other educators who are passionate about computer science education.
How to Apply:
- Review the project description and requirements for qualification: http://bit.ly/esc20csp26pd
- Download the administrator letter of support template and complete it with your administrator's signature: (link included within the application)
- Apply online: http://bit.ly/esc20csp26app
What Can You Teach with These Certifications?
See a list of courses you'll be qualified to teach upon successful completion of the program: TEA Teacher Assignment Chart Search for Computer Science and Technology Applications.
We encourage you to apply and take advantage of this exciting opportunity to enhance your skills and qualifications in computer science education!
REVISED APPLICATION DEADLINE! 5 pm on Friday, January 23, 2026.
REVISED NOTIFICATION DATE: Teachers will be notified of acceptance no later than Friday, January 30, 2026
Watch for Informational Webinar Announcements for Year 4, coming winter 2026.
Technology Applications TEKS
ESC-20 partners with WeTeach_CS, headquartered at UT Austin, to provide training for CodeAI curriculum resources. Elementary teacher training is available year round at school districts upon request. Contact Susan Reeves for additional information. Self-paced, asynchronous professional learning is available at this link.
Training for middle and high school teachers who will be utilizing the CodeAI free curriculum is provided in the summer, with quarterly school-year follow-up sessions. Information on the application process for middle and high school teachers is here. CodeAI offers summer face-to-face workshops or year-round self-paced asynchronous professional learning.
Technology Applications TEKS
Technology Applications Standards for Students:
Elementary School (Implementation School Year 2024–2025):
- 19 TAC §126.1 TEKS for Technology Applications (Adopted 2022), Kindergarten
- 19 TAC §126.2 TEKS for Technology Applications (Adopted 2022), Grade 1
- 19 TAC §126.3 TEKS for Technology Applications (Adopted 2022), Grade 2
- 19 TAC §126.8 TEKS for Technology Applications (Adopted 2022), Grade 3
- 19 TAC §126.9 TEKS for Technology Applications (Adopted 2022), Grade 4
- 19 TAC §126.10 TEKS for Technology Applications (Adopted 2022), Grade 5
Middle School (Implementation School Year 2024–2025):
- 19 TAC §126 TEKS for Technology Applications (Adopted 2022), Grade 6
- 19 TAC §126 TEKS for Technology Applications (Adopted 2022), Grade 7
- 19 TAC §126 TEKS for Technology Applications (Adopted 2022), Grade 8
Technology Applications Standards for Teachers:
- Technology Applications Standards, I-V (All Beginning Teachers and Recommended for Current Teachers) and VI-XI (PDF) (LINK TO COME)
- Master Technology Teacher Standards (PDF)
Library Standards:
Technology Applications Grades 6–8 Side-by-Side Document
The following document was created to demonstrate a side-by-side comparison of the 2012 technology applications TEKS and the 2022 technology applications TEKS for grades 6–8.
Technology Applications Vertical Alignment Documents
The following documents show the vertical alignment of the revised TEKS for technology applications.
- Technology Applications Vertical Alignment - Organized by Strand
- Technology Applications Vertical Alignment - Organized by Substrand
