Join us for a comprehensive professional development session exploring the world of scholastic esports and its impact on student engagement, achievement, and career readiness. Presented by Extron and PlayVS, this hands-on workshop is designed for CTE coordinators, directors, specialists, and teachers, along with technology directors, instructional technology specialists, and librarians interested in launching or expanding esports programs.
What You'll Learn:
Participants will discover how esports creates pathways for student success through academic integration, teamwork, and scholarship opportunities. The session covers everything from program startup essentials—including coach recruitment, student engagement strategies, and parent communication—to advanced topics like competitive team management, game day operations, and curriculum integration.
Session Highlights:

Understanding the academic and social benefits of scholastic esports
Step-by-step guidance for launching an esports program from the ground up
Best practices from successful high school programs across Texas
Hands-on demonstrations of Extron and PlayVS platforms
Live scrimmage walkthrough and game day operations
Connecting esports to CTE pathways, classroom learning, and career preparation
Information on TexSEF participation and state championship opportunities

Whether you're exploring esports for the first time or looking to enhance an existing program, this interactive session provides practical tools, resources, and networking opportunities to support your campus and district initiatives.

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CPE

Assistant Principal
Assistant Superintendent
CTE - Career and Technology
CTE - Career and Technology Education
Educational Media
Instructional Coordinator
Instructional Technology
Librarian
Library
Parent and Family Engagement
Principal
Program Coordinator
Superintendent
Teacher
Technology
Technology Dir/Coor
Technology Specialist

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