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Upcoming Workshops at Region 7 ESC

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Center for Effective Schools Workshops

Find workshops for Accountability & Assessment, Accelerated Learning, Administrative Leadership, School Improvement, TIL, TIA, TCLAS, and more!
 
First Time Administrators Academy   Accountability for Leaders with Lead4ward January 22, 2025 session #
Multiple Dates
Register for these sessions by emailing [email protected].
 
Learn how data measures in the Accountability system support effective instructional leadership, both in-person and online.
Advancing Educational Leadership   Texas Teacher Evaluation Support System TTESS
February 4-6
Register for these sessions by emailing [email protected].
 
Multiple Dates
Register for these sessions by emailing [email protected].
 
 
 
More Than Mentoring More Than Retention April 2 Session # 334169   Texas Instructional Leadership: Capacity Building Solutions for Effective Schools
Join this session to explore strategies for supporting new teachers, revitalizing mentoring programs, and boosting student success!
  iSpring Course that provides LEAS with a brief overview of what Texas Instructional Leadership is and how to get their campus and district leaders involved in these transformational capacity-building cohorts. 

Curriculum Workshops

Find workshops for Dyslexia, Early Childhood, ELAR, Fine Arts, GT, Instructional Coaching, Math, NBPTS, Science, Social Studies, TEKS, Texas Lesson Study, and more!
 
Choral Techniques and Tips   Writing Smarter Not Harder January 10, 2025 Session #345028
Join us for a hands-on choral workshop with Dr. Pat Antinone, focusing on vocal development, repertoire, and student assessment!
 
Transform STAAR/EOC writing prep with Brittaney McKay! Gain frameworks, routines, and 20 days of ready lessons.
 
 
Creative Sparks Elementary Art Cohort for EC-5th
 
Artistic Explorations Secondary Art Cohort
Join us to ignite your students' creativity and reignite your passion for teaching art!
 
Join our workshop to ignite your passion, discover fresh art lessons, and connect with fellow secondary art teachers!
 
 
 
Mock Trial Student Competition   TCMPC User Meeting 2025 Celebrating our Rockstar Teacher Celebrities
Regional competition open to public, private, and homeschool students. Register on the Texas High School Mock Trial Competition website.
 
 
 
 
IMRA Cycle 24 Showcase
 
2024-2025 Biology Cohort
 
 
Join TEKS Trek: Advanced 3-D Science Instruction for High School. Elevate your teaching with hands-on, TEKS-focused workshops.
 
 
 
24-25 TEKS RS K-12 RLA Planning Cohort STAAR Review and EOY Assessments   TAME 2024-2025 Events
Join our dynamic training series! Deepen RLA understanding, TEKS RS planning, and instructional delivery alongside regional colleagues.
 
TAME envisions a Texas where students reach their potential, build community, and create inclusive, diverse solutions.
 
 
 
8th Grade U Social Studies   Making Math Memorable February 19, 2025
Join 8th Grade Social Studies U! Collaborate with peers, delve into TEKS, and craft dynamic units. Fast-paced, teacher-centered learning awaits!
 
Join us to reframe math mindsets, foster curiosity, and build strategies that make math memorable for students!
 
 
 
G/T 6HR update Thinking Like A Scientist K-5th
  Spilling the Tea Spring G/T Coordinators' Meeting
Join us for a hands-on workshop to master leading students in real-world scientific thinking and exploration.
 
District G/T coordinators: Join us for TEA updates, resources, collaboration, and Q&A on gifted education services!
 
 
 
Sound Solutions   Junior Citizen Bee
Collaborate, share ideas, and gain fresh perspectives in music with fellow EC-5th grade teachers across Region 7!
 
Middle schoolers, showcase your civic knowledge! Compete in this engaging contest covering history, government, and current events!
 
 
 
Citizen Bee Competition   Mind Flex Gifted & Talented Conference Mark your Calendar for June 27, 2025
High schoolers, test your civic knowledge in this exciting contest! Compete for prizes and a trip to Austin!
 
 
 
 
 
Illuminate Curriculum Conference 2025 Save the Date July 15-16    
     

Digital Learning Workshops

Find workshops for Blended Learning, Library Services, Discover Education, and more!
 
Digital Online Courses   Project Based Learning with Virtual Tools
Google + STEM + DiscoveryEd + More!
Looking for digital learning resources but don't know where to start? We can help with that! Check out our library of on-demand courses.
 
Unlock PBL with AI tools! Join this workshop to enhance inquiry and creativity and create ready-to-use classroom units.

AI in the Fine Arts
 
Unlocking Student Empowerment with COVA
Unlock AI's creative potential in Fine Arts! Join our workshop to explore tools and boost your artistry!
 
Empower student learning with COVA! Join our workshop to master Choice, Ownership, and Voice in digital education!
 
 
 
All Things Google   Enhancing Education with AI Tools
Boost your classroom tech skills! Join our workshop to master Google Suite for Education. Perfect for all educators!
 
Transform your teaching with AI! Join our workshop to explore AI tools for personalized learning and student engagement.
 
 
 
Harnessing AI in Academia
 
Library PLC - February
Discover ethical AI use in academia and learn strategies to enhance research, creativity, and academic integrity.
 
Join our library professional learning community meet-up to discuss timely topics and best practices—your voice matters!
 
 
 
Google Classroom Tips & Tricks
 
FITT 24 & TCEA 25 Recap
Unlock Google Classroom's potential: practical tips, time-saving hacks, and innovative strategies for effective online teaching. 
 
Discuss FITT 2024, TCEA 2025, and explore instructional tech tools and strategies in this engaging roundtable.
 
 
 
Crafting Authentic Learning Experiences
 
Digital Learning PLC February
Transform your classroom with engaging, real-world problem-solving techniques in our workshop on authentic learning experiences!
 
Join your Digital Learning peers for a post-Valentine's Day PLC to share strategies and support for tackling STAAR/EOC!
 
 
 
Fables & Forces Weaving Tall Tales and Tangible Science
  Tech Integration for Personalized Learning
Explore K-5 Science TEKS through tall tales and fairy tales in this engaging, imaginative workshop!
 
Transform your classroom with tech strategies and AI tools for personalized learning—perfect for educators at any skill level!
 
 
 
Library PLC - March
 
Maximizing Learning with Google Tools
Join our library professional learning community meet-up to discuss timely topics and best practices—your voice matters!
 
Explore Google Docs, Slides, Forms, and Classroom to create interactive assignments, boost collaboration, and personalize learning in this workshop.
 
 
 
Enhancing Education with AI Tools
  AI in the RLA Classroom
Participate in a hands-on workshop to explore integrating AI tools in education for personalized learning, streamlined grading, and enhanced engagement!
 
Explore AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance writing and address plagiarism. Learn strategies, policies, and ethical integration.
 
 
 
Harnessing AI in Academia
  Crafting Authentic Learning Experiences
February 10
Discover ethical AI use in academia and learn strategies to enhance research, creativity, and academic integrity.
 
Create authentic, project-based learning experiences that engage students, foster collaboration, and build real-world skills in this workshop! 
 
 
 
Library PLC - April
  Unlocking Student Empowerment with COVA
Join our library professional learning community meet-up to discuss timely topics and best practices—your voice matters!
 
Join our workshop on the COVA strategy to empower students with choice, ownership, and voice in digital learning.
 
 
 
Digital Learning PLC - May   Digital Online Courses
Celebrate the 24-25 school year at our final Digital Learning PLC of the year—take a moment to breathe before the year ends!
  Google + STEM + DiscoveryEd + More!
Looking for digital learning resources but don't know where to start? We can help with that! Check out our library of on-demand courses.

State & Federal Programs Workshops

Find workshops for Bilingual/ESL, Child Nutrition, Counselors, CTE, CCMR, ESSA, McKinney-Vento, Migrant Education, Nurse/Health/PE, School Safety & Security, and more!
 
Building Your Mental Health Toolkit Series Suicide Awareness Training   Title I, Part A LEA Plan Requirements Basic Training Webinar
Enroll in AS+K Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training to meet Texas HB 2186 mandates and learn vital support strategies.
 
Join this workshop for an overview of Title I, Part A LEA Program Plan Requirements, with key tips, resources, and Q&A!
 
CNA Playbook: Using Special Populations Data to Build a Winning Game Plan
 
Behavior Threat Assessment
Ensure your CNA covers all special populations. Join us for strategies, resources, and a winning game plan!
 
Power up with SB 11 training! Dive into Behavior Threat Assessment essentials—building teams, enhancing student safety, and boosting campus support
 
 
 
Lead4ward New Teacher Bootcamp
 
Virtual Session CTE Leadership Development Series
Retain effective teachers! Join our 2-day Lead4Ward workshop on classroom management, engagement, and standards for new teachers.
 
Join our Monthly CTE Leadership Series for new leaders: gain expert insights, practical strategies, and network with peers!
 
 
 
Paraprofessional Institute
 
Art Connection in Counseling
Join for a 2-day training covering paraprofessional roles, reading, writing, math, and ESSA requirements fulfillment. 
 
Join us to explore using art and literature in counseling. Create engaging lessons and artwork for positive student outcomes!
Level I CTE Program Management January 21, 2025
 
Safer Schools Together Monthly Updates
January 21
Enhance your teaching with Google tools! Join this workshop to master Google Suite for Education and boost classroom engagement.
 
Join our 1-hour Zoom to learn essential safety measures for protecting students and staff on campus.
 
 
 
CTE Roundtable @ Palestine High School
 
Emotional Poverty
Join us for CTE networking, TEA updates, and regional roundtable discussions to share ideas and concerns!
 
Understand anger, anxiety, and avoidance, and learn tools to manage and reduce anger in the classroom.
 
 
 
Level II CTE Program Management January 28, 2025 #
 
Capturing Kids' Hearts
Experienced CTE professionals join us to cover CTE management, legislative updates, funding, certifications, budgeting, and best practices.
 
Join one of three 2-day sessions from 8 AM to 4 PM to learn how to build meaningful relationships and create high-achieving learning environments.
 
 
 
National Organization for Victim Assistance
 
Big Dreams Big Action Youth Leadership Summit 2025
Join the NOVA training to learn crisis intervention and help schools recover. Attend all three days for credit!
 
Join us to ignite dreams and empower students with inspiring strategies!
For TEHCY SSA districts only. 
 
 
 
Educator Wellness & Trauma Informed Care TOT
 
Private Nonprofit Equitable Services Requirements
Join our TEA-approved workshop focusing on trauma-informed classrooms to enhance the learning environment for all students.
 
Enroll to learn Private Non-Profit Requirements for equitable services and Title programs with outreach, consultation, and evaluation.
 
 
 
Paraprofessional Institute
 
Substance Use in Youth
Join for a 2-day training covering paraprofessional roles, reading, writing, math, and ESSA requirements fulfillment.
 
Learn about common teen substance abuse, warning signs, and how to support teens with substance use and mental health issues.
 
 
 
 
Legal Updates for School Counselors
 
Graduation Requirements 102
K-12 counselors, join us to review new laws, best practices, and strategies to advocate for your profession!
 
High school counselors: Join us for a deep dive into transcripts, CTE programs, PEIMS, accountability, TSI, and graduation coding.
 
 
 
Fall, Spring and Winter Federal Programs Director's Meetings
 
CACFP Meal Counting & Claiming
Get updates, network, and share best practices to enhance your programs and understand ESSA requirements. 
 
Learn to recognize anxiety in students (7% ages 3-17) and discover coping strategies for a supportive learning environment. 
 
 
 
Virtual Session CTE Leadership Development Series for New CTE Leaders
 
CACFP Participant Eligibility & Enrollment
Join our Monthly CTE Leadership Series for new leaders: gain expert insights, practical strategies, and network with peers!
 
Learn CACFP enrollment and eligibility requirements for free and reduced-price meals, including completing the proper forms for participants.
 
 
 
Building Your Mental Health Toolkit: Grief and Loss
 
CTE Roundtable Meeting @ Whitehouse High School
K-12 counselors: Explore grief, stages, and tools to support bereaved students, with strategies for individual and group work.
 
Join us for CTE networking, TEA updates, and roundtable discussions to share ideas and concerns regionally!
 
 
 
CTE Academies
 
CTE Academies
Join fellow high school CTE teachers for collaboration, planning, and learning led by master teachers in your field!
 
Join fellow high school CTE teachers for collaboration, planning, and learning led by master teachers in your field!
 
 
 
CTE Academy: Business, Marketing and Finance
 
NSLP Financial Coding and Fianancial Reporting Requirements + Financial Report Lab Time Februart 25, 2025 Session #336035
Join us at Diboll ISD with expert Bruce Barrera to collaborate on Business, Marketing, and Finance resources, strategies, and industry insights!
 
Learn financial coding, budgeting, and compliance strategies to effectively connect financial data to program reporting requirements!
 
 
 
CTE Academy Plant Science February 25th Session #342979
 
Building Your Mental Health Toolkit: Anxiety
 Collaborate, learn best practices, and gain industry insights with master teacher Charlotte Main from Kilgore ISD!
 
Learn to recognize anxiety in students (7% ages 3-17) and discover coping strategies for a supportive learning environment.
 
 
 
Safer Schools Together Monthly Updates
 
CTE Acadeny Engineering February 26, 2025 Session #342980
Join our 1-hour Zoom to learn essential safety measures for protecting students and staff on campus.
 
Join this hands-on workshop to explore coding, wiring, and hardware projects with Makey-Makey, microbit and Arduino!
 
 
 
Capturing Kids Hearts Leadership Blueprint Training
 
CTE Academy Law and Public Service
Join Leadership Blueprint for hands-on training to grow leadership skills, build teamwork, and create personal action plans.
 
Enhance your program! Join Suellen Perry to gain tips, tools, and engaging lesson strategies.
 
 
 
CTE Academy Manufacturing/Welding March 3 #342983
 
CTE Academies
Collaborate, plan, and learn industry insights, best practices, and certifications with expert Heather Hill!
 
Join fellow high school CTE teachers for collaboration, planning, and learning led by master teachers in your field!
 
 
 
Student Support Groups in School Counseling A Tier 2 Intervention with Stephanie Lerner
 
CTE Academy Cosmetology March 4 Session #342832
K-12 counselors: Explore grief, stages, and tools to support bereaved students, with strategies for individual and group work.
 
Collaborate, plan, and learn best practices, certifications, and industry insights with master teacher Jan Holland!
 
 
 
CTE Academy Information Technology
 
The Administrative Review (AR) Process for CACFP
Collaborate, explore best practices, and gain industry insights with master teacher Garrett Jones!
 
Prepare for Administrative Reviews: Learn key practices, top findings, and how to prevent non-compliance in nutrition programs.
 
 
 
CACFP Special Diets Including Food Allergies
 
CTE Academy Health Science
Learn to manage special diet requests and create inclusive, compliant menus that meet dietary needs in care settings.
 
New to Health Science pathways? Join us for a collaborative workshop with expert teachers to share best practices and resources!
 
 
 
Road to Recovery: Helping Students Heal from Trauma
 
Capturing Kids' Hearts
Prepare for Administrative Reviews: Learn key practices, top findings, and how to prevent non-compliance in nutrition programs.
 
Join one of three 2-day sessions from 8 AM to 4 PM to learn how to build meaningful relationships and create high-achieving learning environments.
 
 
 
VIrtual Session CTE Leadership Development Series For New CTE Leaders
 
NSLP Seamless Summer Option + Application Lab
Join our Monthly CTE Leadership Series for new leaders: gain expert insights, practical strategies, and network with peers!
 
Join the NSLP Seamless Summer course to learn about the SSO program, including requirements, application process, and reimbursement. 
 
 
 
Effective Implementation of Mental Health in Public Schools
 
Trauma in Children
New to K-12 public education? Join us to explore Texas laws, practices, and policies for mental health professionals in schools. 
 
Learn about trauma, its effects on children, and strategies for becoming trauma-informed in this virtual workshop. 
 
 
 
Federal Programs Directors Meetings
 
Private Nonprofit General Information Meeting
Federal Program Directors: Join us to update, network, and share best practices for Titles I-IV, federal funds, and state programs.
 
LEAs and private schools are invited to learn about ESSA equitable services, consultation requirements, and eligibility in this outreach workshop.
 
 
 
Building Your Mental Health Toolkit Series
 
Essential Key Performance Indicators for School Nutrition
Register for PFA training to assist students post-crisis, focusing on safety, stabilization, and connecting to resources.
 
This training helps school nutrition professionals identify and apply key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve program success.
 
 
 
 
Trauma in Neurodivergent Youth
 
Spring Title Meeting PFE Program and Policy Evaluation
Register for our virtual workshop to learn about trauma, neurodivergent children, self-regulation, and becoming trauma-informed.
 
Feeling stressed about Title I, Part A PFE requirements? Join us to plan your Spring Title I meeting and streamline evaluations!
 
 
 
Virtual CPS Consortium Meeting
 
CTELeadership Development Series for New CTE Leaders Virtual Session
Partner with CPS to learn best practices and updates for supporting students effectively in schools.
 
Join our Monthly CTE Leadership Series for new leaders: gain expert insights, practical strategies, and network with peers!
 
 
 
CACFP & SFSP Financials and Allowable Expenses
 
CACFP & SFSP Procurement Bids, Plans, RFPs and Quotes
Learn financial management, procurement procedures, and USDA compliance to ensure effective oversight of program expenditures.
 
Master the CACFP procurement process, from planning to contract management, while ensuring USDA compliance and ethical practices.
  
 
 
PEIMS for Program Leaders
 
Ethics and the School Counselor
Accurate PEIMS coding impacts funding. Join our workshop to master reporting, compliance, and data management for key programs.
 
School counselors: Tackle daily ethical dilemmas and learn to support diverse students while upholding TEA's Educator Code of Ethics. 
 
 
 
Feeling Strong A Day of Learning with Chris in the Classroom
 
Hakuna Matata: Classroom Management Means No Worries
Join Chris for a fun, practical workshop on building resilience, social-emotional skills, and uniting schools and parents! 
 
Stressed by student behavior? Join us to learn classroom management strategies that make teaching easier—Hakuna Matata!
 
 
 
Setting High Expectations Without Compromise
 
I Want My PFE Save the Date
Join us for strategies to foster equity in education, based on Eric Jensen's Teaching with Poverty and Equity in Mind.
 
Get ready for a rad ‘80s-inspired PFE event with expert speakers, breakout sessions, and bold new strategies!
 
 
 
Building Resiliency Supporting Students Struggling with Anxiety and Stress
 
 
Learn to support anxious students with expert insights, interventions, and prevention strategies—plus a resourceful workbook!
 
 
 
 

Special Education Workshops

Find workshops for 504, Alternate Assessment, Assistive Technology, Autism, Behavior, DHH, Differentiated Monitoring & Support, Early Childhood, Evaluation, Funding, IEP, Inclusion, MTSS, Non-Ed Funds, O&M Services, OT/PT Services, Parent Resources, Residential Placement, Rules Regulations and Guidance, Significant Cognitive Delays, Speech Impairment, Transition, Visually Impaired, and more!
 
Financial Management A Course for SNP Directors   Texas Plan for Closing the Gaps: Using Data to Move Through the Tiers
This course equips school nutrition directors with financial management skills to ensure program sustainability, accountability, and integrity.
 
Join our workshop to master MTSS and learn how to use data-driven strategies for student success!
 
Mastering the MDR: Understanding the Manifestation Determination Process   Mastering the Manifestation Determination Review Process
Unlock the MDR! Delve deep into understanding the Manifestation Determination Process for comprehensive mastery.
 
Join us to understand key legal and procedural aspects of evaluating student behavior under Section 504 and Special Education. 
 
 
 
CEP + CEP Report Lab
 
Excess Net Cash Resources and How to Complete & Submit The Spend Down Plan
Learn the basics of CEP, including financial responsibilities, application process, daily activities, and record-keeping for high-poverty schools.
 
Learn to manage nonprofit school food service accounts, implement internal controls, and submit spend-down plans for excess net cash resources.
 
 
 
PBIS TIER 1 Classroom Management   Expedition 18+
Learn Texas PBIS guidelines and techniques to better manage classrooms and improve student outcomes!
 
Join us to explore best practices, resources, and collaboration opportunities in Adult Transition Services for LEAs.
 
 
 
PBIS Cohort
 
Private NonProfit Equitable Services for Private School Officials
Enhance student behavioral outcomes with evidence-based PBIS strategies. Ideal for campus and district administrators. Join us for collaborative learning!
 
Private school officials are invited to a virtual workshop on equitable services for eligible students, teachers, and parents under ESSA.
 
 
 
Autism 101   Unlocking Social Success Teaching Social Skills to Students with Autism
Join our workshop to explore autism, learn research-backed strategies, and gain tools for teaching and supporting students with autism.
 
 
Empower educators with tools to teach social skills to students with Autism. Learn strategies, interventions, and practical techniques.
 
 
 
Pathways to Possibilities   Functional Behavior Assessments & Behavior Intervention Plans
Free one-day symposium for secondary students with varying abilities, their parents, and teachers—don’t miss out!
 
Explore evidence-based practices for FBAs, BIPs, implementation strategies, legal requirements, and TEA guidance.
 
 
 
Behavior Supports for Students with Executive Functioning Deficits   Autism in the general education classroom
Gain strategies to support students with Executive Function Deficits, focusing on organization, emotion control, and attention skills.
 
Explore ASD in General Education with evidence-based strategies for social, communication, and behavioral challenges. Enhance your skills.
 
 
 
Behavior Supports for Students with Autism    
Learn effective strategies for managing and fostering positive behavior in students with ASD using evidence-based ABA practices.
 
 

HR & Operations Workshops

Find workshops for Human Resources, Communications, Purchasing, and more!
 
     
 
 
 
 
     
 
 
 

Technology & IMS Workshops

Find workshops for Technology, Information Management Systems, and more!
 
PEIMS Spring Coordinator User Group    
Join us to explore accurate PEIMS coding and maximize CTE funding opportunities for your LEA.