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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!
 
Build A Better Campus   Leadership Development Training
July 15
The A-F Accountability System assigns grades to campuses and districts. How can we improve? Identify areas, explore actions, envision campus improvements
 
Multiple Dates
Enhance your leadership with AEL, T-TESS, and Impact Coaching training. Gain skills to drive growth and effective change.
Texas Instructional Leadership: Capacity Building Solutions for Effective Schools
  Texas Principal Evaluation Support System (T-PESS)
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.
 
Multiple Dates
Complete our 1-day T-PESS training to assess principal performance, set goals, and support professional development. 
 
 
 
Guiding Rising Leaders
 
 
Multiple Dates
Empower rising leaders with essential skills for first-time principals and assistant principals through dynamic leadership development workshops.
 
 

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!
 
Digital Technology & Critical Thinking in Social Studies   8th Grade U Social Studies
July 12
Stay ahead in education! Elevate social studies with digital tools, fostering critical thinking for the modern world. Register for innovative professional development!
 
Multiple Dates
Join 8th Grade Social Studies U! Collaborate with peers, delve into TEKS, and craft dynamic units. Fast-paced, teacher-centered learning awaits!
 
 
Original Math Academy  
Get a Head Start on your Math Planning for 24-25
Multiple Dates
Revitalize your teaching flair! Mathematics Achievement Academies fuel success with research-backed strategies, empowering educators with resources and dynamic coaching for K-5 accomplishments!
 
Multiple Dates
Gear up for dynamic math planning! Explore four sessions to jumpstart your 2024-2025 school year preparation 
 
 
 
Social Studies TEKS Resource System Make & Take
 
Gifted and Talented Conference Mind Flex Steven Smith, NASA
July 15
Unlock the power of Performance Assessments in TEKS Resource System with a backward design approach. Join this hands-on PD for TEKS RS users at all grades. Collaborate, create exemplars, and elevate your classroom instruction.
 
July 16
Prepare to ignite creativity. Adapt teaching, win prizes, and revitalize gifted education!
 
 
 
Dallas Holocaust & Human Rights Museum: Teaching the Holocaust   TEKS RS k-12 RLA Planning Cohort
Multiple Dates
Explore museum wings, meet educators, access resources, and design classroom instruction.
 
Multiple Dates
Join our dynamic training series! Deepen RLA understanding, TEKS RS planning, and instructional delivery alongside regional colleagues.
 
 
 
TEKS RS k-12 RLA Planning Cohort   Fine Arts Festival
July 23-25
Central Heights ISD invites surrounding districts to collaborate and plan units of instruction and share ideas!
 
July 25
Get ready for an arts extravaganza! Experience a day of boundless creativity, laughter, and learning. Dive into diverse artistic adventures!
 
 
 
Math and AI This is the Way   Secondary Math Cohorts
July 29
Explore the power of AI in math education! Discover engaging, personalized learning experiences for both teachers and students.
 
Multiple Dates
Join us to enhance teaching practices, collaborate on problem-solving, and improve student learning with research-based strategies.
 
 
 
Extended Constructed Response STAAR Updates
  TAME 2024-2025 Events
Multiple Dates
Get hyped, educators! Let's conquer STAAR 2.0 and ECR challenges with gusto. Enhance writing skills and energize teaching!
 
Multiple Dates
TAME envisions a Texas where students realize their full potential, build community in engineering, and create inclusive solutions that reflect and celebrate our diverse world.
 
 
 
Texas ASCD Transformative Academies
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Texas ASCD Transformative Academies
Coming this spring! 
   

Digital Learning Workshops

Find workshops for Blended Learning, Library Services, Discover Education, and more!
 
AI in the Classroom
  Adobe Academy
July 15
Discover the power of AI in education! Navigate concerns, explore strategies, and integrate AI ethically for enhanced student writing and creativity.
 
Multiple Dates
Unlock your creative potential with Adobe Academy's dynamic lineup of 9 classes, catering to all skill levels from novice to expert!

Digital Online Courses   Pairing Picture Books & Stem
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.
 
July 15
Explore the fusion of picture books and STEM in our workshop. Ignite young minds with stories and the engineering design process.
 
 
 
Discovering Discovery Education
  Digital Literature Breakouts
July 17
Unleash your teaching potential with Discovery Education: interactive, student-centered, and comprehensive learning experiences await in this dynamic workshop!
 
July 18
Dive into creativity with Literary Breakouts. Learn to craft digital breakouts featuring classic and contemporary fiction.
 
 
 
Google Bootcamp for new teachers   Book Talks II Return of the Books
July 22
Empower your teaching with Google tools! Dive into Google Suite's full potential, from Classroom to Meet, for engaging, organized classrooms!
 
July 22
Book lovers, teachers, and librarians: join us to discuss and share book recommendations to engage students!
 
 
 
Google Classroom Tips & Tricks  
Tech Tools to Jumpstart Your Year
July 31
Unlock Google Classroom's potential: practical tips, time-saving hacks, and innovative strategies for effective online teaching. 
 
August 5
Enhance your teaching with technology! Learn practical tools, applications, and strategies to engage students and transform learning. Register now!
 
 
 
Discovering Discovery Education
 
COVA the Language of Learning
September 6
Join us to discover new classroom tools and resources, including using Discovery Education to enhance student engagement and learning.
 
September 12
Explore COVA principles for student empowerment and authentic learning experiences, promoting engagement and learner agency in the workshop.
 
 
 
Embracing Student Agency
 
Unlock the Power of Data for Instruction
September 13
Empower students with choice and ownership in learning to deepen understanding and ignite enthusiasm in our learners.
 
September 18
Unlock the power of quality data to tailor instruction, offer insights into individualized learning paths, and empower students.
 
 
 
Personalized Instruction Tailoring Education for Every Student
 
Digital Learning PLC September 
September 18
Embark on a transformative journey into personalized learning, leveraging innovative strategies to create an inclusive, student-centric learning environment.
 
September 20
Join our Digital Learning PLC to discuss tools, AI, testing prep, and support for learning with peers. 
 
 
 
Tech Integration for Personalized Learning
 
Enhancing Education with AI Tools
September 23
Join our Tech Integration workshop to create personalized learning experiences using technology. Transform your classroom! #EdTechMagic
 
October 7
Attend our workshop to learn how AI transforms teaching with personalized learning, streamlined grading, and enhanced student engagement.
 
 
 
Embracing Student Agency
 
Google Classroom Tips & Tricks
October 16
Student agency empowers students to control their learning. Learn how to foster a learner-centered environment and enhance engagement.
 
October 23
Unlock Google Classroom's potential: practical tips, time-saving hacks, and innovative strategies for effective online teaching. 
 
 
 
Blended Learning Building a Foundation
 
Electing Experiences The Power of Student Choice
October 30
Discover blended learning strategies to combine traditional instruction with online tools for effective and engaging experiences.
 
November 5
Explore how student voice and choice enhance personalized learning, curiosity, and self-direction in this interactive workshop.
 
 
 
Digital Learning PLC December
 
 
December 5
Join our Digital Learning PLC to discuss tools, AI, testing prep, and support for learning with peers. 
 
 

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!
 
EB CON 2024 What's your story?   Kevon Lee
July 10-11
Embrace the power of storytelling in education! Share your journey to inspire students and foster a love for lifelong learning.
 
July 15
Kevon Lee's mission, "Go Make a Difference (#GoMAD)," chronicles his battle with depression, inspiring change through empowering lectures nationwide.
 
PAX   Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs
July 18
Boost your students' self-regulation skills with our PAX Good Behavior Game Initial training. Gain evidence-based interventions and immediate implementation materials.
 
July 23
Every student deserves a champion. This session will provide knowledge and insight into best practices for schools and CPS to work together to support the needs of children and youth in foster care.
 
 
 
Empower Your Students Solution Tree
 
Systems for Federal Funds & Reimbursements
July 15
Join us for a transformative SEL workshop with Lauren Porosoff. Empower your teaching with student-centered values integration.
 
July 29
Join us for a TASBO session on federal fund compliance, including documenting drawdowns, ESSER closeout, and collaboration opportunities for reimbursements.
 
 
 
CTE Teacher Academy
  Child Nutrition Summer Workshop
July 30
Step into the CTE Teacher Academy for expert-led sessions, peer collaboration, and innovative strategies to enhance your CTE curriculum!
 
July 30 - August 1
Get ready to uncover the latest treasures from TDA and USDA to keep ye Child Nutrition ship sailing smoothly through state and federal waters.
 
 
 
Methods of Administration
  Stephanie Ellison
July 31
Get audit-ready with Region 7 CTE! Dive into the "Methods of Administration" workshop, covering audit questions, preparation, and best practices!
 
August 1
Stephanie Ellison, an elementary school behavior specialist, offers insights with her family's journey from addiction and depression to stability.
 
 
 
CTE Training Tour Around the Region 
 
Behavior Threat Assessment
Multiple Dates
CTE Tour extravaganza! Gather your team for networking and training on program alignment, special populations, compliance, funding, and CCMR accountability!
 
August 8
Power up with SB 11 training! Dive into Behavior Threat Assessment essentials—building teams, enhancing student safety, and boosting campus support!
 
 
 
Talk Saves Lives
 
Paraprofessional Institute
September 4
Talk Saves Lives educates on suicide prevention, risk factors, warning signs, and best practices, meeting TEA’s Best Practices List.
 
Multiple Dates
Join for a 2-day training covering paraprofessional roles, reading, writing, math, and ESSA requirements fulfillment.
 
 
 
Moving to Title I Part A School Wide Satus for 25-26
 
Level 1 CTE Program Management
September 10
Dreaming of a Title I, Part A schoolwide campus? Attend our meeting to learn requirements and plan your program.
 
September 10
CTE directors, coordinators, counselors, and teachers: Join our training for new insights and refreshers on CTE program management.
 
 
 
Youth Mental Health First Aid
 
CTE SSA Kickoff
Multiple Dates
Enroll in Youth Mental Health First Aid to learn how to help adolescents facing mental health challenges or crises.
 
September 12
Contracted CTE-SSA administrators will meet to discuss SSA services, CTE catalogs, and professional development opportunities.
 
 
 
CTE Contracted Services Kickoff Event
 
Capturing Kids' Hearts
September 12
Register for the workshop tailored to contracted CTE schools. Gain insights on services, professional development, and TEA updates.
 
Multiple Dates
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.
 
 
 
Educator Wellness & Trauma Informed Care TOT
 
101 Counseling Guidelines and Tips for a New Counselor
Multiple Dates
Join our TEA-approved workshop focusing on trauma-informed classrooms to enhance the learning environment for all students.
 
September 26
New or less experienced school counselors, join us for a day of learning, networking, and planning for your role in CSCP.
 
 
 
Level II CTE Program Management
 
National Organization for Victim Assistance
October 17
Experienced CTE professionals join us to cover CTE management, legislative updates, funding, certifications, budgeting, and best practices.
 
Multiple Dates
Join us for the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) training to learn crisis intervention and help schools recover from crisis situations. Attend all three days for credit!
 
 
 
All Things FAFSA
 
 
November 7
Join us for a virtual workshop on FAFSA. Learn ideal procedures, unusual circumstances, and dependency override eligibility.
 
 
 

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!
 
Paraprofessional Symposium   Futures Planning
July 24
Ignite paraprofessionals' impact in Texas schools! The annual symposium empowers with crucial training on diverse learning needs, behavior strategies, and instructional support.
 
July 31
Empower students with intellectual disabilities! Join our workshop to learn about self-advocacy, person-centered planning, and future planning resources. 
 
PBIS Cohort  
Behavior Academy
Multiple Dates
Enhance student behavioral outcomes with evidence-based PBIS strategies. Ideal for campus and district administrators. Join the cohort for collaborative learning.
 
Multiple Dates
Join our cohort for school personnel on Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans. Learn best practices and Texas legal guidelines in short Zoom sessions throughout the school year.
 
 
 
PBIS TIER 1 Classroom Management  
Mastering the MDR: Understanding the Manifestation Determination Process
Multiple Dates
Learn Texas PBIS guidelines and techniques to better manage classrooms and improve student outcomes!
Sept 10
/ Jan 22 / July 30
 
Multiple Dates
Unlock the MDR! Delve deep into understanding the Manifestation Determination Process for comprehensive mastery.
 
 
 
Leaving a Clear Trail
 
Behavior 101
September 16
Join us to master graduation requirements, special ed options, course coding, and effective documentation.
 
Multiple Dates
Learn to understand and manage student behavior with foundational tools. Ideal for educators, this workshop covers ABCs, behavior functions, and interventions.
 
 
 
Unlocking Social Success Teaching Social Skills to Students with Autism
 
Autism 101
Multiple Dates
Empower educators with tools to teach social skills to students with Autism. Learn strategies, interventions, and practical techniques.
 
Multiple Dates
Join our workshop to explore autism, learn research-backed strategies, and gain tools for teaching and supporting students with autism.
 
 
 
Autism in the general education classroom
 
Behavior Supports for Students with Autism
Multiple Dates
Explore ASD in General Education settings with evidence-based strategies for social, communication, and behavioral challenges. Enhance your skills to support all students.
 
Multiple Dates
Learn effective strategies for managing and fostering positive behavior in students with ASD using evidence-based ABA practices.
 
 
 
Functional Behavior Assessments & Behavior Intervention Plans
 
Behavior Supports for Students with Executive Functioning Deficits
Multiple Dates
Explore evidence-based practices for Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, and implementation strategies, including legal requirements and TEA guidance.
 
Multiple Dates
Gain strategies to support students with Executive Function Deficits, focusing on organization, emotion control, and attention skills.