UTSA Tech & Play Workshop: Apply for Free PD, STEM Kit, & $800 Teacher Stipend
Marie Girardot
Scholarships are available to provide $800 stipends, free “Tech and Play” professional development, and free Technology Applications curriculum to Texas middle school teachers!
Professional development is provided by UTeach Computer Science and funded by WeTeach_CS.
- Dates: July 20–23, 2026
- Location: The University of Texas at San Antonio
- Next Step: Spots are limited, so apply to attend a Tech and Play workshop today!
Teacher Benefits:
- $800 teacher stipend
- Free 4-day professional development ($1,000 value)
- Free STEM kit and Technology Applications curriculum ($1,100 value)
See What Teachers Say about the “Tech and Play” Workshop:
- "This was the most engaging, relevant, and fun workshop I've done in my teaching career." – Chevaun M., Texas Teacher, Round Rock ISD
- "Everything we did in the workshop is something I can implement in my classroom, even though I don't teach CS specifically. This was by far one of the very best PD workshops I have attended." – Cassandra C., Texas Teacher, Northside ISD
About the “Tech and Play” Workshop:
Texas middle school teachers from any background can apply to join an immersive, high-energy workshop focused on sparking creativity and critical thinking through hands-on STEM activities. Dive into "Vibe Coding," where you’ll master visual logic in Scratch and then use AI as a powerful co-pilot to translate those ideas into polished projects. Get hands-on with Sphero robotics, navigating bots through precision challenges and logistics simulations that bring computational thinking to life. Harness the power of the Texas sun to explore alternative energy, building and testing solar-powered racers while learning the physics of gear ratios and torque. Participants will walk away with a full STEM kit, ready-to-use curriculum, and practical strategies for integrating STEM tools and AI into their daily lessons.
Have questions?
Review the scholarship details or contact UTeach CS if you have any questions before applying.
MARIE GIRARDOT, Recruitment and Partnership Specialist
The University of Texas at Austin | UTeach Computer Science