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Date: 3/19/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 3/19/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
Texas Virtual Schools
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/19/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Lufkin ISD - Administration
You know what time it is! It's EOY LPAC time! Time to pull out your TEA EOY LPAC Guidance checklist. When should we have our End of Year LPAC meetings? What is the process for reclassifying students this year? What else does the LPAC need to do to wrap up the school year? Join us for the End of Year LPAC webinar, as we answer these questions and many others. We will review the updated reclassification options, the end-of-year checklist, and guide you as you finish out the school year. You won't want to miss this great opportunity! NOTE: This workshop is open to everyone, but will be hosted in Lufkin ISD.
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
4
Date: 3/19/2024
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Gladewater ISD - Gladewater Primary
For Gladewater ISD only. Are you struggling to serve your economically disadvantaged students? Has your economically disadvantaged percentage increased over the last few years? Join us for customized staff development to dig into A Framework for Understanding Poverty by Dr. Ruby Payne. For the greatest impact, we encourage teams of staff to attend the six virtual workshops together. NEW DATES- Part 4- 3/19/24, Part 5- 4/8/24, Part 6- 4/23/24
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
2
Date: 3/19/2024
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Hickory
This is a closed session for students in the Texas Woman's University (TWU) Master's Program for Speech-Language Pathology licensure.
Max Participants:
2
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/20/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
The Pre-K Collaborative is a program designed for new Pre-Kindergarten educators to learn and develop together. It creates a close-knit community where teachers meet regularly to share experiences and engage in professional development. Resource sharing, mentorship, and goal-setting foster growth. This program not only addresses immediate needs but also lays the groundwork for long-term professional development, ensuring new PreK teachers have the support and tools to excel in their vital roles as educators.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
5
Date: 3/20/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
We know what is right around the corner! We experienced the new testing format and survived! A focus of our attention will be the book Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl. Building teaching practices for enhancing our students' learning moves our students to higher levels of success. Understanding your student's strengths and weaknesses will drive the practices and discussions. Through an examination of the data, the TEKS, and research-based instructional strategies, the group will collaborate on problem-solving and meeting the needs of students. Teachers will collaborate, share resources, and practice math instructional strategies in order for their students to gain a better understanding of concepts. Join the group and add to your instructional toolbox.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/21/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cedar Room A*
Date: 3/22/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cedar Room A*
A relationship with one caring adult has the power to impact student welfare and success. Bus drivers, teachers, paraprofessionals, counselors, principals, interventionists, and other school staff have a direct and daily influence on positive student outcomes. 'Capturing Kids' Hearts' shows them how to create high-achieving centers of learning by strengthening students' connectedness to others through enhancing healthy bonds with staff and establishing collaborative agreements of acceptable behavior. Participants will learn how to build meaningful, productive relationships with every student and every colleague; how to develop team-building skills and social contracts with students, and how to create a safe, effective environment for learning. ***This is a 2-day training*** Participants are required to attend both days to get credit.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
12
Date: 3/21/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Online Webinar
This virtual meeting for special education directors/leaders is an interactive, discussion-based working session that provides current information on upcoming special education monitoring activities through TEA's Differentiated Monitoring and Support (DMS) system. Please join us and bring your experiences and questions to share with the group. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
10
Date: 3/21/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
We know what is right around the corner! We experienced the new testing format and survived! A focus of our attention will be the book Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl. Building teaching practices for enhancing our students' learning moves our students to higher levels of success. Understanding your student's strengths and weaknesses will drive the practices and discussions. Through an examination of the data, the TEKS, and research-based instructional strategies, the group will collaborate on problem-solving and meeting the needs of students. Teachers will collaborate, share resources, and practice math instructional strategies in order for their students to gain a better understanding of concepts. Join the group and add to your instructional toolbox.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/21/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Innovate*
Math STAAR review does not have to be boring! Come join the fun as we create and play math review games to spice up the review rut. Participants will revamp the worksheet model of review and will create review games that will bring engagement to the forefront and bring more pizzazz to the classroom.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/21/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Palestine ISD - Administration
Are you preparing to become ESL certified? Join us for an interactive full-day session, where we will explore the foundations and framework of ESL instruction. We will take several practice quizzes and become familiar with the ESL TExES 154 Exam format. Everyone will receive a copy of the Content and Practice book for the ESL Exam and access to a variety of online resources. Come away feeling prepared and confident, ready to ace the test!
Max Participants:
34
Min Participants:
14
Date: 3/21/2024
Start Time: 3:30 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Are you struggling to serve your economically disadvantaged students? Has your economically disadvantaged percentage increased over the last few years? Join us for virtual staff development to dig into A Framework for Understanding Poverty by Dr. Ruby Payne. For the greatest impact, we encourage teams of staff to attend the five virtual workshops together. Each participant will receive a copy of A Framework for Understanding Poverty: A Cognitive Approach Sixth Edition by Dr. Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D. Participants will register for day 1 of the series and will be automatically registered for the remaining days.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
24
Date: 3/22/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Hawkins ISD - Hawkins El
In this session, participants will plan and prepare Math/RLA instruction using the Eureka/Amplify K-5 curricular resource. Participants should bring all instructional materials for the upcoming Modules, including the Teacher Implementation Guide, student materials, and a laptop to access online materials.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/22/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Join us as we collaborate, problem-solve, discuss new approaches and favorite units as well as build capacity in the collective fine arts community. Armed with your knowledge, ideas, and passion, spend the day gaining a fresh perspective in music. This workshop is facilitated by music teachers across Region 7 and geared towards EC-5th grade teachers.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/22/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: San Augustine ISD - San Augustine Int
This session will provide educators and instructional leaders with the power of Texas Lesson Study (TXLS) collaborative planning process to enhance student learning outcomes and elevate the quality of instructional delivery. Through modeling, the participants will engage how to Examine and Identify, Review and Plan, Reflect and Refine.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
2
Date: 3/22/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Malakoff ISD - Administration
We know what is right around the corner! We experienced the new testing format and survived! A focus of our attention will be the book Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl. Building teaching practices for enhancing our students' learning moves our students to higher levels of success. Understanding your student's strengths and weaknesses will drive the practices and discussions. Through an examination of the data, the TEKS, and research-based instructional strategies, the group will collaborate on problem-solving and meeting the needs of students. Teachers will collaborate, share resources, and practice math instructional strategies in order for their students to gain a better understanding of concepts. Join the group and add to your instructional toolbox. This workshop will be held at Malakoff ISD teachers and open to surrounding districts.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/22/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
SLPs play a key role in supporting student success in transition programs by applying dynamic utilization of communication skills needed for life beyond public education through meaningful assessment and authentic implementation of therapy services. This training will present how SLPs in the MOSAIC Program in Humble Independent School District engage in interprofessional collaboration with educational professionals and families to develop and execute individualized post-secondary plans for students transitioning into young adult life. The presenters will also share practical examples of how to implement treatment goals beyond the therapy room and into the community by addressing skills needed for employability, independent living, recreation/leisure, and lifelong learning. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar from their district. Workshop materials and an access code for entering the webinar will be provided prior to the scheduled date. Course certificates and certificate links within your staff development records will be available 10 days after the course end date and the posting of credit hours. TSHA credit will be offered.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
10
Date: 3/22/2024
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Day 2: In order to ensure increased achievement and access to the general curriculum for students with disabilities, an individualized education program (IEP) process called "Standards-Based IEP" has been recommended as a best practice for achieving academic goals. The focus of this session is to learn more about the standards- based IEP process from the perspective of the school-based speech-language pathologist (SLP). As a result of this presentation, the participant will be able to 1. Develop present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) that connect to the full and individual evaluation (FIE). 2. Draft measurable annual academic goals and short-term objectives/benchmarks that are aligned to state academic grade-level content standards. 3. Draft measurable functional goals and short-term objectives/benchmarks that support access to the general education curriculum. 4. Identify methods to measure and report student progress on goals and short-term objectives/benchmarks. The course titled "Standards-Based Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process: Supplemental Training for Evaluation Personnel" is recommended as a prerequisite to this course, but is not a requirement for enrollment. This training was created by the Child Find, Evaluation, and ARD Support Statewide Technical Assistance Network in collaboration with the Texas Education Agency with state and federal grants. TSHA Credit is pending. This workshop is a continuation from December 6, 2023
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 3/25/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Do you want new best practice strategies for teaching the student expectation 8.10C involving translations, reflections, and rotations? The student expectation is a readiness standard that has consistently scored below 63% mastery. In the course, you will examine the standard and learn best practices and strategies to increase student achievement and retention. We will explore the concrete-representative (pictorial) - abstract approach to meet all readiness levels and move all students toward masters.
Max Participants:
1500
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/25/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Do you want new best practice strategies for teaching the student expectation 8.7C involving using the Pythagorean Theorem? The student expectation is a readiness standard that has consistently scored below 63% mastery. In the course, you will examine the standard and learn best practices and strategies to increase student achievement and retention. We will explore the concrete-representative (pictorial) - abstract approach to meet all readiness levels and move all students toward masters.
Max Participants:
1500
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/25/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Do you want new best practice strategies for teaching the student expectation 7.6G involving solving problems using data in graphs and plots? The student expectation is a readiness standard that has consistently scored below 63% mastery. In the course, you will examine the standard and learn best practices and strategies to increase student achievement and retention. We will explore the concrete-representative (pictorial) - abstract approach to meet all readiness levels and move all students toward masters.
Max Participants:
1500
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/25/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Do you want new best practice strategies for teaching the student expectation 8.7A involving solving volume problems of cylinders, cones, and spheres? The student expectation is a readiness standard that has consistently scored below 63% mastery. In the course, you will examine the standard and learn best practices and strategies to increase student achievement and retention. We will explore the concrete-representative (pictorial) - abstract approach to meet all readiness levels and move all students toward masters.
Max Participants:
1500
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/25/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Do you want new best practice strategies for teaching the student expectation A.9D involving graphing exponential functions that model growth and decay? The student expectation is a readiness standard that has consistently scored below 60% mastery. In the course, you will examine the standard and receive best practices strategies to increase student achievement and retention. We will explore the concrete-representative (pictorial) - abstract approach to meet all readiness levels and move all students toward masters.
Max Participants:
1500
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/25/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Longview ISD - Hudson El
Effective use of TEKS RS components to meet the needs of instructional demands. This session will focus on the use of the Assessment Center to build aligned assessments. This training is for Longview ISD only.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/25/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Basic 30 Hour G/T Training (Day 4 of 5) Grades K-12: Examine models of learning and teaching used in a differentiated curriculum. Explore instructional strategies which contribute to an effective program for gifted learners. This workshop does not count as a 6-hour update. The G/T 30 Hours / 5 Day Basics do not need to be taken in numerical order. This workshop is offered at no charge to all Region 7 ESC districts and charters through a grant.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/25/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Date: 3/25/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Meal Service - Maintenance Hall
Navigate the launch of your LASO Grant! This session provides a comprehensive roadmap for LASO grant awardees transitioning to Amplify, Eureka, and Carnegie.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
You know what time it is! It's EOY LPAC time! Time to pull out your TEA EOY LPAC Guidance checklist. When should we have our End of Year LPAC meetings? What is the process for reclassifying students this year? What else does the LPAC need to do to wrap up the school year? Join us for the End of Year LPAC webinar, as we answer these questions and many others.
Max Participants:
260
Min Participants:
4
Date: 3/25/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Come together with other members of the TEHCY Homeless Grant SSA and have collaborative conversations about all things McKinney-Vento. Participants will leave with a greater understanding of the grant requirements, SSA information, available resources, and ESC supports.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
2
Date: 3/25/2024
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Come together with other members of the ARP II Homeless Grant SSA and have collaborative conversations about all things McKinney-Vento. Participants will leave with a greater understanding of the grant requirements, SSA information, available resources, and ESC supports.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
2
Date: 3/25/2024
Start Time: 3:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Hear about the latest Science specific enhancements to the TEKS Resource System and how they can support your district in meeting the needs of students. Discussion topics will include preparing for the adjustments to the NEW 24-25 standards and what TEKS RS has prepared to support you in this transition.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/26/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Carlisle ISD - Carlisle School
In this session, participants will plan and prepare Math instruction using the Eureka Math K-5 curricular resource. Participants should bring all instructional materials for the upcoming Modules, including the Teacher Implementation Guide, student materials, and a laptop to access online materials.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/26/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Bullard ISD - More than one campus
This training will provide planning support for ELAR teachers. Teachers will plan instruction using the scope and sequence in TEKS Resource System. Participants need access to their resources.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/26/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
This workshop is for any participants who are currently enrolled in a Texas Reading Academies course to receive technical assistance and support from Cohort Leaders who train and facilitate the academies. Learners can receive assistance with module completion activities and support with creating their artifacts.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/26/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Date: 3/27/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Date: 3/28/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
This meeting is for Regional Partners (resellers) of DMAC only. Participants will learn about recent updates and will be certified as trainers to provide technical support for each of the web-based applications developed by DMAC.
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/26/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Henderson ISD - Administration
The focus of this 2-day workshop is developing present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) development based on student data, drafting annual goals (educational and/or functional) and objectives (if appropriate), and collecting data for reporting progress. Participants will understand the importance of these components and how their alignment results in an appropriate and ambitious individualized education program for students receiving special education and related services. The intended audience for this training is special education teachers, related service providers, and any other professional staff responsible for drafting a student’s IEP, including present levels of academic achievement and functional performance and measurable annual goals. This training was created by the Child Find, Evaluation, and ARD Support Statewide Technical Assistance Network in collaboration with the Texas Education Agency. This is Day 1 of a 2-day workshop. Day 2 is on 3/28/2024. Participants enrolled for Day 1 will automatically be registered for Day 2. This workshop is for Henderson ISD staff.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
10
Date: 3/26/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
This Level Two workshop moves deeper into the data that is currently given on your campus. What does the data tell us? Do you need additional data? Are you targeting the right kids the right way? What are the positive behavior rewards on your campus? You will leave with information and resources to create student information profiles, determine if the interventionist is needed, and when to create a classroom behavior management contract (plan). You will also receive resources and information to decide if pull-out is appropriate, identify what constitutes a "good" referral to 504 and/or special education, make a good intervention lesson plan, and more. Many connections and resources will also be linked to the TEA T.I.E.R. (Tiered Interventions using Evidenced Based Research) Network. Real-time scenarios will be reviewed. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email.
Max Participants:
298
Min Participants:
10
Date: 3/26/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Are you preparing to become ESL certified? Join us for an interactive full-day session where we will explore the foundations and framework of ESL instruction. We will take several practice quizzes and become familiar with the ESL TExES 154 Exam format. Everyone will receive access to a study guide and a variety of online resources for further practice. Come away feeling prepared, confident, and ready to ace the test!
Max Participants:
70
Min Participants:
10
Date: 3/26/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
In this session, teachers will examine and dive into the Carnegie products. Teachers will internalize modules, topics, and lessons to plan for the next grading cycle.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/26/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Embark on a journey of discovery and collaboration at our dynamic workshop tailored for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in Region 7. "Expedition 18+" offers a unique opportunity to explore the latest and greatest in Adult Transition Services. Delve into best practices, connect with fellow trailblazers in 18+, and tap into the wealth of resources crafted by the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) Student-Centered Transition Network.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 3/26/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Join us for a comprehensive review of critical topics encountered by most administrators when closing out the school year, particularly in an election year. Our lineup will include student/employee speech, student threat assessments, working with CPS/law enforcement, employee leave, and how to manage other timely matters. Ideal for campus principals, human resource staff, and certain central office personnel.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/26/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Critical Issue Session workshop presented by Moak Casey. General provision of information pertaining to school finance topics and changes. A virtual link will be sent at least two (2) days before the meeting to registered participants.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/26/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Come together with other members of the Title I, Part C- Migrant SSA and have collaborative conversations about all things Migrant. Participants will leave with a greater understanding of the grant requirements, SSA information, available resources, and ESC supports.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
4
Date: 3/26/2024
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
The purpose of this student seminar series is to give tips and strategies to maximize student performance on the ACT. The first day will include an introduction to the ACT and strategies that will be used throughout, as well as focused strategies for the Writing and Language Test. Districts will register and provide a location for the students to be together with a teacher to join the virtual session. A camera and microphone is preferred so students can ask questions. Ordering and purchasing materials are the responsibility of the district. Order the materials through The Doorway to College Foundation materials may be purchased by contacting Diane Favors at diane.favors@doorwaytocollege.org. The cost of the materials is $41.00.
Max Participants:
500
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/26/2024
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Hickory
This is a closed session for students in the Texas Woman's University (TWU) Master's Program for Speech-Language Pathology licensure.
Max Participants:
2
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/27/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Braithwaite School of Nursing at UT - Tyler
The purpose of this event is to explore best practices for K-12 through simulation. During this one-day event, you will participate in simulation experiences that impact clinical practice in the school setting. This workshop will be held at The University of Texas at Tyler Braithwaite School of Nursing 3010 Alumni Cir, Tyler, TX 75799.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
10
Date: 3/27/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Developing observable and measurable behavior goals can be difficult, and collecting data on those goals can be even more challenging. This workshop provides participants with the foundational tools necessary to write concrete, measurable behavior goals and objectives that correlate with the FBA/BIP. Participants will also learn how to collect data on these goals/objectives and analyze the data to monitor progress and modify the BIP.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 3/27/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
Date: 3/27/2024
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Participants will learn what they need to know to keep their children safe by practicing safe food handling practices at their center. Outcome: Participants will be able to learn good personal hygiene practices that should be followed by employees in childcare facilities.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/27/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
Date: 3/27/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Pine Room*
This workshop teaches participants how to safely manage disruptive and assaultive behavior. Completion of the training will certify participants to use verbal, nonverbal, and non-violent physical intervention, disengagement, and holding skills. This program meets the requirements in the Commissioner's Rules for training in prevention and de-escalation techniques and alternatives to the use of restraint as mandated by SB 1196. In order to receive CPI certification, participants must attend and participate in the entire workshop. Tests will not be accepted early. To ensure the comfort and safety of all participants, armed individuals, school resource officers, law enforcement officers, and school marshals are required to ground all weapons for the physical portion of the training. Each person is responsible for grounding their weapons in a manner consistent with their agency's policies and procedures. Participants should wear closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothing. There will be an hour working lunch. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch. This workshop utilizes Non-Violent Crisis Intervention 3rd Edition materials. This is Day 1 of a 2-day workshop. Participants enrolled for Day 1 will automatically be registered for Day 2 on 3-28-24. **Participants must attend both days to receive credit/certification.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
30
Date: 3/27/2024
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
The purpose of this student seminar series is to give tips and strategies to maximize student performance on the ACT. The first day will include an introduction to the ACT and strategies that will be used throughout, as well as focused strategies for the Writing and Language Test. Districts will register and provide a location for the students to be together with a teacher to join the virtual session. A camera and microphone is preferred so students can ask questions. Ordering and purchasing materials are the responsibility of the district. Order the materials through The Doorway to College Foundation materials may be purchased by contacting Diane Favors at diane.favors@doorwaytocollege.org. The cost of the materials is $41.00.
Max Participants:
500
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/28/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Palestine ISD - Story El
In this session, participants will plan and prepare Math/RLA instruction using the Eureka/Amplify K-5 curricular resource. Participants should bring all instructional materials for the upcoming Modules, including the Teacher Implementation Guide, student materials, and a laptop to access online materials.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/28/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Texas Dyslexia Academy 3: Considerations for Emergent Bilingual Students is the third of six training opportunities developed to assist school districts and charter schools regarding dyslexia and related disorders. In this course, participants will receive a general overview of the unique needs of emergent bilingual students within the dyslexia evaluation process. The objectives for this course are: • Understand how The Dyslexia Handbook, 2021 Update addresses emergent bilingual students • Understand the process of second language acquisition • Learn about the benefits of bilingualism • Explore the various types of alphabetic systems that exist around the world • Understand data gathering and formal evaluation • Explore instructional programming for emergent bilingual students
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/28/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Basic 30 Hour G/T Training (Day 3 of 5) Grades K-12: Join us as we explore aspects of a student centered classroom using Kaplan's elements of depth and complexity to engage gifted students. This workshop does not count as a 6-hour update. The G/T 30 Hours / 5 Day Basics do not need to be taken in numerical order.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/28/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
As the year draws to a close, reviewing the Template helps determine funds available to complete the year. Dr. Michael Davis and Daniela Sanders will help you review your calculations and allotments for the 2023-2024 school year while there is still time for adjustments and reclassifications.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/28/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Overview and procedures for secondary scheduling in the ASCENDER System software. Time will also be allotted to cover StudentPortal and online course requests for TeacherPortal Users.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/28/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Online Webinar
Date: 3/28/2024
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Participants will be provided detailed information on the implementation of the serious deficiency process by State agencies and sponsoring organizations, which helps ensure that the Program is operated properly and that centers and DCHs receive the support and technical assistance they need. They will learn how to access the National Disqualified List and get a better understanding of tiering in the CACFP. Outcome: Participants will have a working knowledge of Serious Deficiency, NDL, and tiering.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/28/2024
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Online Webinar
We know what is right around the corner! Join us to learn from last year's results and TEA's information. The information will help you prepare your students to reach higher levels of achievement.
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/1/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Grand Saline ISD - Grand Saline Elementary School
This interactive session where you will experience small-group literacy instruction in various grade levels and tiers. We will role-play teacher-student interactions using appropriate texts and/or skills-based strategies and activities. After a brief overview of Tier 1 vs. Tier 2 instruction and best practices, participants will rotate through grade-level and tiered small-group instruction, which will be based on mock data. The instruction will focus on grades K-2.
Max Participants:
70
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Online Webinar
Join us as we network and find out more about the resources District Testing Coordinators can access. We will discuss these resources and how they can make your work more effective. Be ready to learn, talk, and share.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Universal Intervention (Tier 1) occurs in the general education classroom and is designed to support all students in their ability to access good instruction at grade level. Interventions and supports received during the core instructional minutes (universal time for all) meet the needs of about 80% of a school's population for both academics and behavior. For students who may need additional intervention and support above the regular core instructional minutes, a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework is implemented to problem-solve, design, and implement individualized learning plans to close identified skill gaps. Join us as we explore the why of MTSS. Response to Intervention (RTI) and Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) fall under the MTSS umbrella and TEA's expectation of the framework. This introductory level will dive deep into processes of the systematic framework of academic and behavioral interventions necessary for student progress. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 4/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Innovate*
This meeting will provide Diagnosticians with the opportunity to network, receive updates, and share practices. Q & A time will be provided.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 4/1/2024
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate*
This meeting will provide LSSPs with the opportunity to network, receive updates, and share practices. Q & A time will be provided.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 4/2/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 5 of 5) Grades K–12: The focus of this online course is various applications for integrating critical and creative thinking skills across the content areas. Frameworks for promoting creative thinking with students as well as strategies for facilitating critical thinking will be presented. The standards defined in the Family/Community Involvement section of the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students will be examined. All work must be completed by the course end date to receive a certificate. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 5 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/2/2024
Start Time: 6:00 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
Underachieving students have a significant gap between their ability and what they produce and achieve in the classroom. Participants will look at various strategies to encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning. Participants will research online sites, answer forum questions, collaborate with peers, and complete assignments by the deadline to receive credit. This workshop satisfies the state requirement for the annual G/T 6-hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/2/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 4/2/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Date: 4/2/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Date: 4/2/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Date: 4/2/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Date: 4/2/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Date: 4/2/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Date: 4/2/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 4/2/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Date: 4/2/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Come join the fun and make a splash at Region 7 ESC's G/T CREATE! A new Fine Arts themed student seminar designed exclusively for identified K-2 G/T students. Special guests, stations, and hands-on experiences will enrich, enhance, and engage your G/T students! No accompanying teacher meeting or workshop is needed for this student seminar! Come, enjoy, and CREATE! REGISTRATION: Please visit https://sites.google.com/esc7.net/gtstudentseminars.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/2/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Have you had a day start off well, hit a big bump, and wondered, 'What just happened?' This workshop will teach or remind you of all the basics of early childhood classroom management from visuals and layout to routines and rituals. Conscious Discipline and developmentally appropriate practices will be the the cornerstone of this session.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/2/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Innovate*
Enhance your teaching practices and create engaging learning experiences for small groups of students through the effective use of digital techniques. Discover innovative strategies, tools, and resources that will empower you to differentiate instruction, foster collaboration, and maximize student learning in a small group setting. *Specifically designed for secondary teachers*
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/2/2024
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
The purpose of this student seminar series is to give tips and strategies to maximize student performance on the ACT. This session will focus on "familiar math" including real-world applications and calculator applications. Districts will register for the workshop and provide a location for students to attend. Ordering and purchasing materials are the responsibility of the district. Order the materials through The Doorway to College Foundation materials may be purchased by contacting Diane Favors at diane.favors@doorwaytocollege.org. The cost of the materials is $41.00.
Max Participants:
500
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/2/2024
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Hickory
This is a closed session for students in the Texas Woman's University (TWU) Master's Program for Speech-Language Pathology licensure.
Max Participants:
2
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/3/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Maple Room
Date: 4/4/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Maple Room
This course is designed to give the school nutrition program director information to enable them to recognize sound financial principles and concepts as the the primary foundation for school nutrition programs. Directors must make difficult decisions about long-term goals to ensure the sustainability of the programs. At the same time, demands are increasing for improved financial and nutritional accountability. School districts need financial management information systems that provide data for both evaluation and financial decision-making.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/3/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Discuss the latest developments in Reading Language Arts. This session will include best practice and updates on short constructed responses (SCR) and extended constructed responses (ECR). Look at the TEA released samples in detail and learn what TEA has said about them. How are SCRs and ECRs scored? What is best practice in teaching written responses to literature? Join these discussions and more!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Meal Service - Oak Room
Date: 4/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
This is a time for Special Education Directors to learn and collaborate on current legislative and programmatic issues as well as a time of networking. Participants will have the option to participate in person or via Zoom.
Max Participants:
175
Min Participants:
10
Date: 4/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Overview and procedures for Elementary Student Scheduling in the ASCENDER System software.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
This Regional competition is for high school students in grades 9-12. The contest promotes civic understanding in a spelling bee format. Students answer questions based on political, cultural, historical, and current events, economics, landmark Supreme Court cases, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and Constitutional amendments. Students have the opportunity to win prizes and advance to an all-expense paid trip to the state contest in Austin. This contest is open to all Region 7 districts and charters. Teachers will register for the event in OmniTrack and on the Citizen Bee website. Contact Mary Jane Dean for additional contest information at mjdean@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Innovate*
Enhance your teaching practices and create engaging learning experiences for small groups of students through the effective use of digital techniques. Discover innovative strategies, tools, and resources that will empower you to differentiate instruction, foster collaboration, and maximize student learning in a small group setting. *Specifically designed for elementary teachers*
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Date: 4/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
You know what time it is! It's EOY LPAC time! Time to pull out your TEA EOY LPAC Guidance checklist. When should we have our End of Year LPAC meetings? What is the process for reclassifying students this year? What else does the LPAC need to do to wrap up the school year? Join us for the End of Year LPAC webinar, as we answer these questions and many others. We will review the updated reclassification options, the end-of-year checklist, and guide you as you finish out the school year. You won't want to miss this great opportunity!
Max Participants:
205
Min Participants:
5
Date: 4/4/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Lufkin Pitser Garrison Civic Center
Come join the fun and make a splash at Region 7 ESC's G/T CREATE! A new Fine Arts themed student seminar designed exclusively for identified K-2 G/T students. Special guests, stations, and hands-on experiences will enrich, enhance, and engage your G/T students! No accompanying teacher meeting or workshop is needed for this student seminar! Come, enjoy, and CREATE! REGISTRATION: Please visit https://sites.google.com/esc7.net/gtstudentseminars.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/4/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Innovate*
This workshop will focus on the ways the National Association of School Psychologists’ 2020 Principles for Professional Ethics address the ethical responsibilities of school psychologists. Resources will be presented and utilized to take a problem-solving approach to resolve ethical dilemmas. Scenarios that are relevant to practice in the current climate of crisis response related to the pandemic, the intersection of law, procedure, unspoken rules, and other related issues raised by practitioners throughout the state will be discussed. Be prepared to participate, learn something new, and take away tools to make your professional functioning more ethical and just.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 4/4/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Ethical and legal issues are faced daily by school counselors. In this session, counselors will work through many ethical dilemmas as well as learn how to assist students from diverse backgrounds while maintaining the ethical standards defined in the TEA Educator Code of Ethics.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
6
Date: 4/4/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
This Regional competition is for middle school students in grades 6-8. The contest promotes civic understanding in a spelling bee format. Students answer questions based on political, cultural, historical, and current events, economics, landmark Supreme Court cases, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and Constitutional amendments. The contest content aligns perfectly with the 8th-grade STAAR test. This contest is open to all Region 7 districts and charters. Teachers must register with Region 7 and will register students directly with Bee in the Box. Contact Mary Jane Dean for additional contest information at mjdean@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/4/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Date: 4/4/2024
Start Time: 11:00 AM
End Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Meal Service - Maintenance Hall
This is a stakeholder meeting for the districts contracted through an SSA for Perkins funding. The ESC will inform stakeholders of new guidelines and expectations regarding Perkins funding. The ESC will gather feedback from members to determine expenditures and offerings from the service center.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/4/2024
Start Time: 10:45 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Meal Service - Oak Room
Date: 4/4/2024
Start Time: 11:30 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 4/4/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Oak Room*
The committee is formed from community agencies, health agencies, ISD Personnel, and Early Head Start/Head Start parents to collaborate and improve the Region 7 ESC Early Head Start/Head Start Program.
Max Participants:
55
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/4/2024
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate*
The ARD Committee often faces a conundrum in deciding between a Speech Language Impairment or a Specific Learning Disability in Listening Comprehension/Oral Expression. This presentation will provide a platform for understanding the scope of language and its importance to academic success. Participants will review a variety of formal assessment measures, as well as learn about the redundancy in testing between IEP team members. Participants will leave with explicit interventions and accommodations for these students and other resources that can be implemented in the classroom tomorrow. The role that MTSS and progress monitoring play in this decision will also be explored.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 4/4/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
This meeting will be an opportunity for Human Resources (HR) staff to meet and share important information regarding how they are handling a variety of issues impacting the HR department.
Max Participants:
85
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/4/2024
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
The purpose of this student seminar series is to give tips and strategies to maximize student performance on the ACT. This session will focus on advanced math such as quadratics and polynomials and reading tips such as supporting evidence and inferencing. The district will register for the workshop and provide a location for students to attend. Ordering and purchasing materials are the responsibility of the district. Order the materials through The Doorway to College Foundation materials may be purchased by contacting Diane Favors at diane.favors@doorwaytocollege.org. The cost of the materials is $41.00.
Max Participants:
500
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/5/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 4/5/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Date: 4/5/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Date: 4/5/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Date: 4/5/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Date: 4/5/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Date: 4/5/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Date: 4/5/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Date: 4/5/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 4/5/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Come join the fun and make a splash at Region 7 ESC's G/T CREATE! A new Fine Arts themed student seminar designed exclusively for identified K-2 G/T students. Special guests, stations, and hands-on experiences will enrich, enhance, and engage your G/T students! No accompanying teacher meeting or workshop is needed for this student seminar! Come, enjoy, and CREATE! REGISTRATION: Please visit https://sites.google.com/esc7.net/gtstudentseminars.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/5/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
Join the TEA Emergent Bilingual Division as they provide program updates and support to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for the 2023-24 school year.
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/5/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Children of all abilities are welcome in your classroom, and you work hard to facilitate learning in a way that meets the needs of every child. However, teachers are frequently challenged when it comes to engaging children who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This session will offer strategies that participants can use to meet the individual needs of students while engaging and facilitating learning for children with ASD. Attendees will participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 4/6/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Tyler ISD - Transportation Office
Date: 4/13/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Tyler ISD - Transportation Office
Date: 4/20/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Tyler ISD - Transportation Office
School Bus Driver Safety Certification Training-- state-mandated program to provide 20 hours initial training to bus drivers. This training will provide driver safety training in transporting students to and from school and school-sponsored trips. Fee: $150.00. Instructor will have a class manual for use during training.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/6/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Lufkin ISD - Transportation Dept
Date: 4/20/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Lufkin ISD - Transportation Dept
Date: 4/27/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Lufkin ISD - Transportation Dept
School Bus Driver Safety Certification Training-- state-mandated program to provide 20 hours initial training to bus drivers. This training will provide driver safety training in transporting students to and from school and school-sponsored trips. Fee: $150.00. Instructor will have a class manual for use during training.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/6/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Carthage ISD - Bus Barn
School Bus Driver Safety Re-Certification Training-- state-mandated program to provide 8 hours training to drivers every three years after the initial 20-hours. This training will provide drivers safety training in transporting students to and from school and school-sponsored trips. Fee: $75. Instructor will have a class manual for use during training.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/8/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Harmony ISD - Harmony Elementary
In this session, participants will plan and prepare RLA instruction using the Amplify K-5 curricular resource. Participants should bring all instructional materials for the upcoming units, including the Teacher Implementation Guide, student materials, and a laptop to access online materials.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/8/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate*
Date: 4/9/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate*
Engage in G/T-specific collaboration with ESC content specialists from across the state regarding current educational research and evidence-based practices. Attendees will engage in professional learning, collaborative discussions, and problem-solving activities focused specifically on current instructional needs. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from one another, share successful strategies and approaches, and collaborate on solutions to common challenges. Please note, this is only open to ESC staff members across the state.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/8/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Participants will explore the guidelines and resources for creating meaningful lesson plans aligned with standards for students with moderate to severe disabilities. Teaching multiple subjects at one time, assuring minute-to-minute services, and decreasing the time spent on lesson planning for whole-group, small groups, stations, 1-1 instruction, and individual work is a challenge.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 4/8/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
During these monthly chats, we will review pertinent information regarding the McKinney Vento Homeless students. We will review resources that could assist with the services to students experiencing homelessness as well as have time to answer questions about identification, dispute resolution, and any other McKinney Vento questions participants may have.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
2
Date: 4/8/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Join a live session with other Region 7 customers and get your burning questions answered by our specialists. It's a free-form session, so come prepared with questions. Here are some sample topics: *Best Practices in Serving Immigrant Children and Youth *Parent, Family and Community Engagement *ESSA Compliance *Allowable Use of Title III, Part A Funds *Early Childhood Literacy
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
2
Date: 4/8/2024
Start Time: 1:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: AT Lab
Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD) directors will use this time to network and discuss current state trends in Deaf Education with other RDSPD directors in our region. In addition, various assessments and strategies will be reviewed. We will explore how ESC 7 can best plan and facilitate professional development and technical assistance for RDSPD staff.
Max Participants:
10
Min Participants:
4
Date: 4/8/2024
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Gladewater ISD - Gladewater Middle
For Gladewater ISD only. Are you struggling to serve your economically disadvantaged students? Has your economically disadvantaged percentage increased over the last few years? Join us for customized staff development to dig into A Framework for Understanding Poverty by Dr. Ruby Payne. For the greatest impact we encourage teams of staff to attend the six virtual workshops together. Part 1- 11/14/23, Part 2- 12/12/23, Part 3- 02/01/24, Part 4- 2/13/24, Part 5- 3/19/24, Part 6- 4/8/24.
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
2
Date: 4/9/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Date: 4/9/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
Date: 4/10/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 4/10/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
Date: 4/11/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 4/11/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
Texas Virtual Schools
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/9/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Maple Room
Headed towards a sticky situation and unsure of what to do? If so, this workshop is for you! Join me in this workshop as we discuss those potential sticky situations and the impact they can have in our field. Topics will include ethical decision-making as it relates to supervision requirements, provision of services, eligibility, and dismissal. TSHA Ethics CEUs pending.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 4/9/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
This class teaches Contracting Entities (CEs) basic to advanced Food Production Record (FPR) skills including how to fill out a FPR, how to use meal documentation to support the FPR, and how to use the FPR to improve forecasting, communication, organization and to demonstrate compliance.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/9/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
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.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
4
Date: 4/9/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
This workshop provides participants with the foundational tools necessary to understand Executive Function Deficits. Students with Executive Function Deficits have trouble controlling emotions & impulses, understanding different points of view, and starting, organizing, planning, or completing tasks. Other challenges may include listening and paying attention, multi-tasking or balancing tasks, and short-term memory. Participants will learn strategies and supports to increase pro-social skills with Executive Function and reduce behaviors. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email.
Max Participants:
298
Min Participants:
2
Date: 4/9/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
You're invited to a library professional learning community meet-up. In this session, we will discuss timely library topics and best practices. Please join us and let your voice be heard because we learn better together!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/9/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
Ensuring the safety and security of students and staff is a top priority for any educational institution. It is crucial to stay updated on the latest safety measures and procedures to ensure the safety of everyone on campus. This workshop is designed for educators, school administrators, school safety personnel, and anyone interested in improving safety on campus. During this one-hour Zoom meeting, we will discuss the latest safety trends, best practices, and strategies for enhancing the safety and security of students and staff.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
3
Date: 4/9/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
LEAs and private schools are invited to begin the outreach process and learn more about consultation as part of ESSA equitable services. During this general information meeting, LEAs will share information about the requirements for ESSA equitable services, the responsibilities of the involved parties, and how eligibility is determined. Private schools and LEAs will have the opportunity to meet with multiple school officials during the workshop in an effort to maximize efficiency.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
2
Date: 4/9/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Do the Title I, Part A PFE requirements have you stressed? Do you know that a Parent & Family Engagement Program and Policy Evaluation is required at the campus and LEA levels? Do you have a plan to complete the evaluation with the required stakeholders? Are you stressed about how to make everything fit together? Don't worry! We are here to help. Participants will plan a Spring Title I Meeting to garner stakeholder input and weave together PFE Program Evaluation, School-Family Compact review, PFE Policy review and plan for the fall Annual Title I, Part A Meeting. Check one more thing off your list.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
4
Date: 4/9/2024
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
The purpose of this student seminar series is to give tips and strategies to maximize student performance on the ACT. The fifth day will continue the reading tips for success and focus on science, including data analysis, conflicting viewpoints, and research summaries. Districts register for the workshop and provide a location for students to attend, Ordering and purchasing materials are the responsibility of the district. Order the materials through The Doorway to College Foundation materials may be purchased by contacting Diane Favors at diane.favors@doorwaytocollege.org. The cost of the materials is $41.00.
Max Participants:
500
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/9/2024
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Hickory
This is a closed session for students in the Texas Woman's University (TWU) Master's Program for Speech-Language Pathology licensure.
Max Participants:
2
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Date: 4/10/2024
Start Time: 11:00 AM
End Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Meal Service - Maintenance Hall
During this session, a variety of topics will be discussed to help create an understanding of the expectations and challenges faced by school nurses within our region. Current information will be shared about all facets of school nurse responsibilities. You will also have the opportunity to share the positive differences you are making within your district and collaborate in small groups. This workshop is for members of the Nurse's coop only. A working lunch will be provided.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 4/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Date: 4/11/2024
Start Time: 11:30 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Summer brings updates and changes to the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). It’s essential for SFSP CEs to stay up-to-date on current guidance and requirements. Region 7 ESC is here to support you in understanding the updates and operating a successful SFSP that complies with requirements. Goals/Objectives: Participants will have the most current resources needed to successfully operate the Summer Meal Programs
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/10/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Meal Service - Oak Room
Date: 4/10/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Leadership Training
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/10/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
This meeting is for Region 7 ESC First Time Superintendents.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/11/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
Basic 30 Hour G/T Training (Day 5 of 5) Grades K-12: The focus of this session will be applications for classroom integration of creative thinking skills and creative problem solving across content areas. This workshop does not count as a 6 hour update. The G/T 30 Hours / 5 Day Basics do not need to be taken in numerical order. This workshop is offered at no charge to all Region 7 ESC districts and charters through a grant.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Innovate*
Planning with Purpose is a year-long 5-day opportunity to work with other teachers planning the same grade level or content. Teachers will work in groups to develop whole units including, daily lessons, bell ringers, and exit tickets. The day will be fast-paced and teacher-centered. Most of the day will be spent planning, collaborating, and working with others. Additional Planning with Purpose dates are coming in the summer of 2024.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 4/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Are you ready for the Ed-Fi Upgrade "go live" year? Deborah DeBerry and Shabana Momin from TEA will be here to discuss the Ed-Fi Upgrade Project; its purpose, driving factors, the impact of the upgrade, and the new TEAL roles needed. There will be a demonstration of the new Data Management Center (DMC) which will include a discussion of the DMC validations & troubleshooting. Karen Holyfield from Gilmer ISD will speak about her experience in the Parallel submission year. We’ll also have time for questions and answers! We’d love to see you all in person, but this workshop will be set up as a hybrid session to accommodate more participants. The Zoom link will be sent out the day before the workshop.
Max Participants:
240
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Behavioral Health Component Professional Learning Community with five small and rural districts participating in the Title IV Mental & Behavioral Health Grant. This PLC will offer assistance in completion of the baseline SHAPE System Self-Assessment, training and support over the Behavioral Health Practice Guide Tools provided by TEA, and will help build resources and relationships that support collaboration with LMHAs and statewide telemedicine initiatives.
Max Participants:
15
Min Participants:
4
Date: 4/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
For our final Digital Learning PLC of the year, we'll celebrate the '23-'24 school year. Take a moment to breathe before testing starts and the end of the year hits.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Date: 4/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Pine Room*
This workshop teaches participants how to safely manage disruptive and assaultive behavior. Completion of the training will certify participants to use verbal, nonverbal, and non-violent physical intervention, disengagement, and holding skills. This program meets the requirements in the Commissioner's Rules for training in prevention and de-escalation techniques and alternatives to the use of restraint as mandated by SB 1196. In order to receive CPI certification, participants must attend and participate in the entire workshop. Tests will not be accepted early. To ensure the comfort and safety of all participants, armed individuals, school resource officers, law enforcement officers, and school marshals are required to ground all weapons for the physical portion of the training. Each person is responsible for grounding their weapons in a manner consistent with their agency's policies and procedures. Participants should wear closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothing. There will be an hour working lunch. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch. This workshop utilizes Non-Violent Crisis Intervention 3rd Edition materials. This is Day 1 of a 2-day workshop. Participants enrolled for Day 1 will automatically be registered for Day 2 on 4-12-24 **Participants must attend both days to receive credit/certification.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
30
Date: 4/12/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
Basic 30 Hour G/T Training (Day 4 of 5) Grades K-12: Examine models of learning and teaching used in a differentiated curriculum. Explore instructional strategies which contribute to an effective program for gifted learners. This workshop does not count as a 6-hour update. The G/T 30 Hours / 5 Day Basics do not need to be taken in numerical order.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Innovate*
Updates will be provided on legal issues, events, and new developments in the field of visual impairments. Participants will discuss strategies to achieve the VI State Network goals and improve student outcomes. Participants will have the option to participate in person or via Zoom.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
10
Date: 4/13/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Center ISD - Bus Barn
Date: 4/20/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Center ISD - Bus Barn
Date: 4/27/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Center ISD - Bus Barn
School Bus Driver Safety Certification Training-- state-mandated program to provide 20 hours initial training to bus drivers. This training will provide driver safety training in transporting students to and from school and school-sponsored trips. Fee: $150.00. Instructor will have a class manual for use during training.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/13/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Learning new information is half the battle for students. The other half is remembering what they previously learned. This workshop will explain how to help students become engaged in learning, make sense of the content, and remember this information. We will explore tips and techniques based on how the brain learns. This session is for TPCP interns only.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/13/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Region 7 Districts - You're invited to participate in the Region 7 Educator Job Fair on April 13th, 2024—an exceptional opportunity to recruit teachers. Open exclusively to Region 7 District Representatives seeking high-quality teaching talent. Cost: Free to Personnel Co-op members or $75.00 for non-Personnel Co-op members. The greeting will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/13/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Lobby
Unlock the doors of opportunity by attending the Educator Job Fair hosted by Region 7 ESC! Discover the hiring needs of the Region 7 school districts when you meet with them. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Region 7 ESC. This event allows you to connect with various school districts and explore potential opportunities. If you have not created a workshop account, you will need to do so to register. Don't forget to bring multiple copies of your resume!
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/15/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Tyler ISD - T J Austin Elementary
In this session, participants will plan and prepare RLA instruction using the Amplify K-5 curricular resource. Participants should bring all instructional materials for the upcoming units, including the Teacher Implementation Guide, student materials, and a laptop to access online materials.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/15/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: San Augustine ISD - San Augustine Int
This session will provide educators and instructional leaders with the power of Texas Lesson Study (TXLS) collaborative planning process to enhance student learning outcomes and elevate the quality of instructional delivery. Through modeling, the participants will engage how to Examine and Identify, Review and Plan, Reflect and Refine.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
2
Date: 4/15/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Date: 4/16/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
This 2-day training includes an orientation to the role of paraprofessionals, scientifically-based strategies in reading, writing, and math instruction, and other important topics. Participants will also be administered a locally-developed assessment to demonstrate knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructional strategies for reading, writing, and mathematics, which meets the requirements to ensure that all paraprofessionals meet Title I, Part A Paraprofessional Requirements per ESSA Federal law. Please send POs to Nella Custer ncuster@esc7.net or Fax to 903-988-6860. Please bring your computer or tablet.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 4/15/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
District migrant contacts will understand the guidelines and procedures for the implementation of the MEP and PAC through information provided from the State MEP / PAC as well as the Office of Migratory Education (OME). We will introduce the Texas Service Delivery Plan, discuss the 7 areas of concern for migratory students, as well as train for TX-NGS use with the new ECOE (electronic Certificate of Eligibility). Participants will network with community services in their area and discuss needs particular to migratory children.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
8
Date: 4/15/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
In this workshop, participants will receive information about what trauma is, trauma statistics, and how trauma can present in children. Additionally, they will learn about the neurobiology of trauma, self-regulation techniques, and tips and strategies that school staff can utilize to become more trauma-informed.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
4
Date: 4/15/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Monthly Zoom meetings are designed for collaborative, problem-solving conversations between Special Education Directors of Region 7. Current legal topics and concerns will be determined for each meeting. Please join us and bring your comments and questions to share with the group. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
10
Date: 4/16/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Henderson ISD - William E Wylie El
In this session, participants will plan and prepare Math/RLA instruction using the Eureka/Amplify K-5 curricular resource. Participants should bring all instructional materials for the upcoming Modules, including the Teacher Implementation Guide, student materials, and a laptop to access online materials.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/16/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Date: 4/16/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
Date: 4/17/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 4/17/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
Date: 4/18/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 4/18/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
Texas Virtual Schools
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/16/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Maple Room
This class aims to teach operators of the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program the basic meal pattern knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to run effective and compliant programs including the lunch and breakfast meal patterns.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/16/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Innovate*
This meeting of Curriculum Directors will provide an opportunity to receive updates, network, and share best practices to enhance programs. Q & A time will be provided for sharing concerns and successes. This workshop will be held face-to-face at Region 7 ESC or through Zoom.
Max Participants:
190
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/16/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
This meeting of instructional coaching leaders will provide an opportunity to develop and practice coaching skills, network and share best practices, and receive updates to enhance teacher development. Q & A time will be provided for sharing concerns and successes.
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/16/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
OnDataSuite has many custom and ad-hoc reports that can assist with budget preparation, internal auditing, and historical data comparison. This session will focus on the review of financial data and how PEIMS impacts this area. OnPar will also be included in this session.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/16/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Meal Service - Oak Room
Date: 4/16/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 4/16/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Online Webinar
A 5-Hour course of continuing education for Investment Officers of Public Entities as required by 2256.007 of the Public Funds Investment Act.
Max Participants:
135
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/16/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Cedar Room A*
Embark on a transformative learning journey at Region 7 ESC on April 16, 2024, or June 21, 2024, as we delve into the intricacies of CTE and the CCMR funding data template. Led by the Region 7 ESC CTE department, this workshop is meticulously crafted to provide ESC stakeholders with comprehensive guidance on navigating the template effectively. By attending, you will gain invaluable insights to streamline data collection processes and maximize funding potential. Secure your seat now to stay ahead in optimizing your CTE funding strategy to support your districts. This workshop is for ESCs only.
Max Participants:
150
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/16/2024
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Hickory
This is a closed session for students in the Texas Woman's University (TWU) Master's Program for Speech-Language Pathology licensure.
Max Participants:
2
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/17/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
The Pre-K Collaborative is a program designed for new Pre-Kindergarten educators to learn and develop together. It creates a close-knit community where teachers meet regularly to share experiences and engage in professional development. Resource sharing, mentorship, and goal-setting foster growth. This program not only addresses immediate needs but also lays the groundwork for long-term professional development, ensuring new PreK teachers have the support and tools to excel in their vital roles as educators.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
5
Date: 4/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Online Webinar
Spring is full of surprises and so is EcoLand! Join us as we investigate the season of spring, and all that it brings with it! EcoLand Early Learning Center is excited to offer remote, live animal interactions to all Kindergarten, PreK, and ECSE members of the Academic Content Coop and members of the Region 7 Head Start grant. This is an excellent opportunity for students to practice participating in an online platform (Zoom) and learn how to ask questions. This 30-minute virtual learning opportunity is a whole class activity aligned with grade-level standards. Exploring with Terry the Tree Frog will provide students the opportunity to: observe, describe, question, predict and reflect. Students will also engage in scientific talk as they compare, contrast, and categorize characteristics observed. Zooming @ EcoLand with Terry & Friends will provide a plethora of educational benefits for your entire class!
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
State and Federal Programs Staff Meeting
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Best practices to increase student success should include recruiting, inducting, and retaining high-quality educators; however, these best practices are often overshadowed until it is “staffing season”. In this session, school leaders will identify actions to make the highest impact on supporting new teachers and how to ensure growth for both alternatively certified teachers and those who are traditionally certified. Guidance will be given on how to create or revitalize a district’s teacher mentor program specific to their teachers’ needs. TEA’s Effective Schools Framework will be one of the resources referenced for developing a practical, operative plan in conjunction with the three-year Learning Hierarchy for Teachers (Harris, 2016).
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/17/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Online Webinar
Spring is full of surprises and so is EcoLand! Join us as we investigate the season of spring, and all that it brings with it! EcoLand Early Learning Center is excited to offer remote, live animal interactions to all Kindergarten, PreK, and ECSE members of the Academic Content Coop and members of the Region 7 Head Start grant. This is an excellent opportunity for students to practice participating in an online platform (Zoom) and learn how to ask questions. This 30-minute virtual learning opportunity is a whole class activity aligned with grade-level standards. Exploring with Terry the Tree Frog will provide students the opportunity to: observe, describe, question, predict and reflect. Students will also engage in scientific talk as they compare, contrast, and categorize characteristics observed. Zooming @ EcoLand with Terry & Friends will provide a plethora of educational benefits for your entire class!
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/17/2024
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Spring is full of surprises and so is EcoLand! Join us as we investigate the season of spring, and all that it brings with it! EcoLand Early Learning Center is excited to offer remote, live animal interactions to all Kindergarten, PreK, and ECSE members of the Academic Content Coop and members of the Region 7 Head Start grant. This is an excellent opportunity for students to practice participating in an online platform (Zoom) and learn how to ask questions. This 30-minute virtual learning opportunity is a whole class activity aligned with grade-level standards. Exploring with Terry the Tree Frog will provide students the opportunity to: observe, describe, question, predict and reflect. Students will also engage in scientific talk as they compare, contrast, and categorize characteristics observed. Zooming @ EcoLand with Terry & Friends will provide a plethora of educational benefits for your entire class!
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/17/2024
Start Time: 1:30 PM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Spring is full of surprises and so is EcoLand! Join us as we investigate the season of spring, and all that it brings with it! EcoLand Early Learning Center is excited to offer remote, live animal interactions to all Kindergarten, PreK, and ECSE members of the Academic Content Coop and members of the Region 7 Head Start grant. This is an excellent opportunity for students to practice participating in an online platform (Zoom) and learn how to ask questions. This 30-minute virtual learning opportunity is a whole class activity aligned with grade-level standards. Exploring with Terry the Tree Frog will provide students the opportunity to: observe, describe, question, predict and reflect. Students will also engage in scientific talk as they compare, contrast, and categorize characteristics observed. Zooming @ EcoLand with Terry & Friends will provide a plethora of educational benefits for your entire class!
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/18/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Texas Instruments
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
This course will certify and re-certify HS/EHS staff, teachers, and teaching assistants in CPR, First Aid, and AED. The training teaches rescuers to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies, including cardiac arrest and choking for adults, children, and infants. 1. Learners will gain the ability to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies, 2. The learner is going to be assessed by demonstration of skills. This training is for Region 7 ESC employees and Head Start/Early Head Start teaching staff ONLY.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Participants will explore concepts and strategies that develop positive behavioral skills for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. In this workshop, we will examine research-based strategies, resources, and tools related to the needs of individuals with Autism that assist in planning for the prevention and intervention of specific behavioral needs. Participants will complete the hands-on planning process for determining the function of a behavior and choosing interventions.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 4/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Course
You know what time it is! It's EOY LPAC time! Time to pull out your TEA EOY LPAC Guidance checklist. When should we have our End of Year LPAC meetings? What is the process for reclassifying students this year? What else does the LPAC need to do to wrap up the school year? Join us for the End of Year LPAC webinar, as we answer these questions and many others. We will review the updated reclassification options, the end-of-year checklist, and guide you as you finish out the school year. You won't want to miss this great opportunity!
Max Participants:
150
Min Participants:
2
Date: 4/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
In this session, we will focus on students who are McKinney-Vento eligible. This is a training that is designed for you to turn and take back to your students. If you are a McKinney-Vento liaison, a Federal Programs Director, a counselor, or a classroom teacher with a passion for helping students, then this workshop is for you! No matter what your students’ post-secondary journey looks like, our goal is to give you the tools your students need to be successful!
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
9
Date: 4/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Have parentally placed students served in private schools located within your geographical boundaries? This is the workshop for you! Discussions will include child find and evaluation requirements, meaningful consultation and documentation, tracking and reporting students, proportionate share, and tracking expenditures for the provision of services. Participants will leave with sample forms to assist with implementation. This workshop is designed specifically for Special Education Directors and business managers. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email.
Max Participants:
295
Min Participants:
10
Date: 4/18/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
This meeting will provide evaluation staff with the opportunity to network, receive updates, and share practices. Case studies are welcome, and Q & A time will be provided. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
10
Date: 4/18/2024
Start Time: 3:30 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Are you struggling to serve your economically disadvantaged students? Has your economically disadvantaged percentage increased over the last few years? Join us for virtual staff development to dig into A Framework for Understanding Poverty by Dr. Ruby Payne. For the greatest impact, we encourage teams of staff to attend the five virtual workshops together. Each participant will receive a copy of A Framework for Understanding Poverty: A Cognitive Approach Sixth Edition by Dr. Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D. Participants will register for day 1 of the series and will be automatically registered for the remaining days.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
24
Date: 4/19/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Waskom ISD - Administration
During this workday, participants will complete the work started on 2/5 and 2/27. This will include a self-evaluate to determine if they are on target to meet Title I, A compliance requirements for 23-24; plan for completion of the CNA process; review, revise and evaluate current CIP; and review of PFE compliance requirements. Campuses not in compliance will formulate a plan to meet compliance requirements before the end of the school year.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
8
Date: 4/19/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
School-based speech and language pathologists increasingly face the challenge of not only recognizing the full range of autism spectrum differences but also writing up their results using a positive, descriptive narrative and generating individualized language and communication goals. Participants learn to write narrative communication summary reports using the Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum (MIGDAS-2) visual framework and descriptive language. Sample Brain Style Profiles and excerpted narrative report samples will be discussed across age and ability levels. Participants will be taught how to organize suggested communication and educational supports and recommendations tailored to the student receiving the autism spectrum diagnosis across age and ability levels. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar from their district. Workshop materials and an access code for entering the webinar will be provided prior to the scheduled date. Course certificates and certificate links within your staff development records will be available 10 days after the course end date and the posting of credit hours. TSHA credit will be offered.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
10
Date: 4/20/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Jacksonville ISD - Compass Center
School Bus Driver Safety Re-Certification Training-- state-mandated program to provide 8 hours training to drivers every three years after the initial 20-hours. This training will provide drivers safety training in transporting students to and from school and school-sponsored trips. Fee: $75. Instructor will have a class manual for use during training.
Max Participants:
13
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/22/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
This session is designed to educate Special Education teachers on best practices for working with students with intellectual/developmental disabilities with co-occurring mental illness or dual diagnosis. This is Day 1 of a 2-day workshop. Day 2 is on 4/23/2024. Participants enrolled for Day 1 will automatically be registered for Day 2.
Max Participants:
298
Min Participants:
2
Date: 4/22/2024
Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Join a live session with other Region 7 customers and get your burning questions answered by our specialists. It's a free-form session, so come prepared with questions. Here are some sample topics: *Best Practices in Serving Immigrant Children and Youth *Parent, Family and Community Engagement *ESSA Compliance *Allowable Use of Title III, Part A Funds *Early Childhood Literacy
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
2
Date: 4/23/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 4/23/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
Date: 4/24/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 4/24/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
Date: 4/25/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
Date: 4/25/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Texas Virtual Schools
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/23/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Twice exceptional (2e) learners possess exceptional abilities as well as learning challenges, making it essential for educators to understand and to nurture their diverse needs. We will explore the intricacies of twice exceptional learners, gaining a deeper understanding of their strengths, challenges, and untapped potential. This workshop will provide participants information and strategies for identifying and serving 2e learners. This workshop is offered at no charge to all Region 7 ESC districts and charters. This workshop satisfies the state requirement for the annual G/T 6-hour update.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/23/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Online Webinar
Are you new to Title II, Part A? Not sure what this program is all about? This session will take a targeted look at the basic compliance requirements of Title II, including: the program's purpose, use of funds, required stakeholders for consultation, and participation of private nonprofit schools. We'll also cover coordination with other programs and implementing a system of professional growth.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
2
Date: 4/23/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
In this in-person meeting recipients of the Stronger Connections Grant will receive updates and have an opportunity to collaborate with other recipients. Staff from the Texas Center for Student Supports will lead the learning. This meeting is for grant leaders from the following districts: Chapel Hill, Longview, Fruitvale, Lufkin
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/23/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Meal Service - Oak Room
Date: 4/23/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Regional meeting of the East Texas TASBO Affiliate
Max Participants:
150
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/23/2024
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Gladewater ISD - Gladewater H S
For Gladewater ISD only. Are you struggling to serve your economically disadvantaged students? Has your economically disadvantaged percentage increased over the last few years? Join us for customized staff development to dig into A Framework for Understanding Poverty by Dr. Ruby Payne. For the greatest impact we encourage teams of staff to attend the six virtual workshops together. NEW DATES- Part 4- 3/19/24, Part 5- 4/8/24, Part 6- 4/23/24
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
2
Date: 4/23/2024
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Hickory
This is a closed session for students in the Texas Woman's University (TWU) Master's Program for Speech-Language Pathology licensure.
Max Participants:
2
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/24/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
PUR204 Construction Purchasing Law
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
In this workshop, participants will gain knowledge of current graduation requirements as defined by Chapter 74 of the education code in the State of Texas. Participants will also gain knowledge of CTE Programs of Study, new Industry-Based Certification guidelines, and CCMR for Accountability.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
10
Date: 4/24/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Training webinar for LEAs on ECDS Pre-Kindergarten submission. Will go over ECDS requirements and purpose. The webinar will cover how to use the validation tool, how to load Pre-Kindergarten ECDS data to the ODS, and how to approve the submission. $35 fee, waived for Region 7 Funding & Accountability Coop Members.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/25/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
Summer brings updates and changes to the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). It’s essential for SFSP CEs to stay up-to-date on current guidance and requirements. Region 7 ESC is here to support you in understanding the updates and operating a successful SFSP that complies with requirements. Goals/Objectives: Participants will have the most current resources needed to successfully operate the Summer Meal Programs
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/25/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate*
Reading fluency is the ability to read with comprehension, accuracy, speed, and expression. Teaching students the six syllable types help them understand how to break longer words into manageable parts. It allows them to read longer words more accurately and fluently, helps to build their confidence as readers, and gives them a strategy for attacking these longer, more challenging words! In this session, I will share Dr. Jerry Johns outstanding strategies to build fluent readers. When we align our instruction to the Science of Reading, we know that teaching these different syllable types to our students will help them decode bigger, more complex words and become more effective readers!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Date: 4/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
This workshop is designed to provide an opportunity for Federal Program Directors who work with Titles I, II, III, IV, and other Federal Funds to receive updates, network, and share best practices to enhance programs in their districts. New information will be shared at each workshop.
Max Participants:
380
Min Participants:
14
Date: 4/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Participants will receive training on the TX CAN (Texas Complex Access Network) Rubric of Effective Practices Quality Indicators I, II, and III in regard to behavior management and data collection. This session will focus on positive behavior supports and intervention as well as data collection for both academic and functional purposes.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 4/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Date: 4/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Districts with 8 or more professional nurses are required to participate in a Peer Review Committee. Districts within Region 7 have established an ESC 7 Peer Review Committee that meets two times a year. This meeting will be hosted by the Region 7 Education Service Center. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the review process and how it positively supports school nurses.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Summer PEIMS is the largest and a vital submission in many areas for a school district. PEIMS Academy members will break down these areas, organize, and prepare review documents to gear up for a smooth Summer submission.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/26/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Birch Room*
New Transition Employment Designees, Transition Coordinators, and Transition Specialists will receive hands-on professional development related to best practices and legal requirements for Transition. Participants can apply obtained strategies to develop sustainable Transition services and programs that improve future outcomes for students with varying abilities.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 4/26/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Join us in an engaging and enlightening workshop where we'll explore the exciting fusion of classic games and the transformative power of Depth and Complexity. As educators, you'll embark on a journey of playful learning that begins by revisiting timeless games in their original form. Then, we'll unveil the magic as we infuse these classics with Depth and Complexity, adding layers of critical thinking and depth to the gameplay. Delve into the research-backed benefits of incorporating games into your teaching toolkit, discovering how they amplify student engagement and learning outcomes. But the excitement doesn't stop there – you'll have the chance to craft your own educational game, tailored to your subject matter, using the same format as the classics or with your unique twist. The workshop culminates in an exhilarating game exchange, where you'll experience firsthand the creativity and innovation sparked by your fellow educators. Join us to reimagine education through the synergy of play, depth, and ingenuity!
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/26/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cumberland Academy - More than one campus
This session will focus on the use of TEKS Resource System documents to help plan for students who have struggled with mastery of elementary and secondary math topics. We will use data to inform the creation of review and reteach tasks based on campus needs. Participants will leave with tasks that can be implemented immediately, to raise student success. This session is for Cumberland Academy. If you are interested in this session for your campus please contact Heather Plaisance (Elementary) at hplaisance@esc7.net or Sherry Morton (Secondary) at smorton@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/26/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Do you worry that the end of ESSER will mean the end of several helpful services for your students? Fear not; your State Compensatory Education program may be able to save the day! Several uses of ESSER funds could potentially become SCE expenditures. Take this opportunity to reevaluate your SCE program and determine if shifting specific ESSER expenditures to SCE could be possible for you. This virtual session will give participants an overview of what ESSER expenditures might be allowable with SCE and the questions to ask to determine if that switch would benefit your district.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
4
Date: 4/26/2024
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
The transition services workshops will provide special education professionals with the knowledge to implement quality transition services that are required as part of the Individual Education Plan for all students 14 years and older. The focus will be on evidence-based practices, collaboration, and networking.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 4/29/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) application open lab is an opportunity for new and existing entities to receive technical assistance related to their SFSP application. Individuals who participate in the lab will be able to access their pending applications and receive individualized technical assistance.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/29/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
THIS IS A TEA-CREATED TRAINING: An Infrastructure for College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) provides counselors with the opportunity to examine how strong CTE programs can support all students as they prepare for postsecondary success. Participants will explore the components of approved CTE programs of study, including coursework, work-based learning opportunities, and industry-based certifications, and understand how these relate to the individual planning components of a comprehensive counseling program. Participants will review the relationship of CTE and programs of study to federal and state legislation (including Perkins V, HB5 - Endorsements, HB3 - Outcomes Bonus Funding, and SB179 - Counseling Duties) and other initiatives. At the conclusion of this module, participants will have a deeper understanding of the value of CTE programs and be better equipped to work with administrators to create the local infrastructure for CCMR driven by data. (NOTE: This module is aligned with the Data-Driven Decision Making and Program Design modules for administrators)
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/29/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Are you preparing to become ESL certified? Join us for an interactive full-day session where we will explore the foundations and framework of ESL instruction. We will take several practice quizzes and become familiar with the ESL TExES 154 Exam format. Everyone will receive access to a study guide and a variety of online resources for further practice. Come away feeling prepared, confident, and ready to ace the test!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 4/29/2024
Start Time: 9:30 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Date: 4/29/2024
Start Time: 9:30 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Date: 4/29/2024
Start Time: 9:30 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Maple Room
Date: 4/29/2024
Start Time: 9:30 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Pine Tree Model UN
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/30/2024
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Hickory
This is a closed session for students in the Texas Woman's University (TWU) Master's Program for Speech-Language Pathology licensure.
Max Participants:
2
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/1/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
We discover ways to better meet the needs of our increasingly diverse student population as we gain a greater understanding of how the human brain learns. By looking for ways to differentiate instruction and assessment approaches, we may be able to help more students achieve their full potential. Based on research on best educational practices associated with differentiation and brain-compatible instruction. This workshop satisfies the state requirement for the annual G/T 6-hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 5/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Ash Room
Date: 5/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Date: 5/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Date: 5/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Date: 5/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Date: 5/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Innovate*
Date: 5/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Date: 5/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Date: 5/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Date: 5/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Date: 5/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 5/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: AT Lab
Date: 5/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Meal Service - Oak Room
Date: 5/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Date: 5/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Meal Service - Rock Wall
Date: 5/1/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
This will be the Region 7 ESC Showcase.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Maple Room
Date: 5/2/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Maple Room
The Impact Coaching Training is designed to provide Appraisers with specialized coaching skills, tools, and competencies to utilize in the T-TESS and T-PESS observation cycles. Through this training, Appraisers will learn how to become better coaches, support their educators in their professional growth, and facilitate meaningful conversations that lead to improved performance. Throughout the 2-day training, Appraisers will have the opportunity to learn and practice various coaching techniques and strategies, including active listening, questioning, providing feedback, and goal setting. The training will also focus on building rapport and trust with educators and addressing challenging conversations and resistance.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/2/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
This workshop is for any participants who are currently enrolled in a Texas Reading Academies course to receive technical assistance and support from Cohort Leaders who train and facilitate the academies. Learners can receive assistance with module completion activities and support with creating their artifacts.
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/2/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
Cooperative purchasing groups are entities formed through an agreement between school food authorities (SFAs) and may include Child Nutrition Programs (CNPs) State agencies to increase purchasing power. This agreement between Program operators is not a method of procurement, rather an agreement to competitively procure goods and services.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/2/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Basic 30 Hour G/T Training (Day 5 of 5) Grades K-12: The focus of this session will be applications for classroom integration of creative thinking skills and creative problem solving across content areas. This workshop does not count as a 6 hour update. The G/T 30 Hours / 5 Day Basics do not need to be taken in numerical order.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/2/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Meal Service - Oak Room
Date: 5/2/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
This is a time for Special Education Directors to learn and collaborate on current legislative and programmatic issues as well as a time of networking. Participants will have the option to participate in person or via Zoom.
Max Participants:
175
Min Participants:
10
Date: 5/2/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Chris Tawater, the Director of PEIMS and Data Quality for Bastrop ISD and a frequent TASBO presenter, will discuss the relationship between PEIMS and Finance. This is a great opportunity for Finance & PEIMS personnel to attend together.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/2/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Cypress Room*
This roundtable meeting is for administrators of Region 7 districts that are part of the Title III Shared Service Arrangement (SSA). SSA roundtable meetings function as a needs assessment for the language programs of our SSA members where input for fund use is gathered. Join us for this collaboration meeting for guidance, reminders, and support on specific Title III requirements and responsibilities for program implementation. Collaborate with other program administrators in Region 7 who are accelerating systems, instruction, and progress for English learners.
Max Participants:
130
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/2/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
THIS IS A TEA-CREATED TRAINING: Effective Advising for CTE Programs – Ensuring Access and Equity of CCMR will help prepare counselors for their crucial roles in supporting students’ postsecondary success. Participants will identify potential barriers that limit access to CTE programs and review advising strategies and resources to ensure accessible and equitable CTE programs. Participants will review the Perkins V definitions for special populations and explore success outcomes from strong CTE programs, such as college and career readiness, employability skills, and mental health wellness. At the end of this module, participants will recognize potential barriers to accessible and equitable CTE programs and devise plans to eliminate existing barriers
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/4/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Nacogdoches ISD - Transportation Department
Date: 5/11/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Nacogdoches ISD - Transportation Department
Date: 5/18/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Nacogdoches ISD - Transportation Department
School Bus Driver Safety Certification Training-- state-mandated program to provide 20 hours initial training to bus drivers. This training will provide driver safety training in transporting students to and from school and school-sponsored trips. Fee: $150.00. Instructor will have a class manual for use during training.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/4/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Revolutionize your teaching with brain-compatible, rigorous instructional strategies designed to help students connect meaningfully with content. Learn how to create a brain-compatible learning environment to boost student engagement, motivation, and achievement. This training is only for interns enrolled in Region 7 Teacher Certification Program.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/6/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 5/6/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Date: 5/6/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Date: 5/6/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Date: 5/6/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Date: 5/6/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Date: 5/6/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Date: 5/6/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 5/6/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Date: 5/6/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Join us for this G/T Student Seminar as 4th - 5th-grade students from around the Region design, build, and program their robots to compete in an adventurous trek through formidable obstacles and perform complex tasks. These cross-curricular treks engage G/T students in complex thinking and problem-solving opportunities in a creative and inventive environment. REGISTRATION: Please visit bit.ly/gtrobotics.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/6/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: San Augustine ISD - San Augustine H S
The TSIA 2.0 is the assessment students take to determine college readiness. The combination of TSIA success and industrial certifications may provide vast resources for schools. The assessment has been updated with content, scoring, and administration procedures. Join us for the first day of exploring the TSIA 2.0. Participants will take a practice test and debrief on the material. Through collaboration, we will begin to develop plans for increasing student success on the assessment. The location is San Augustine ISD, and open to all districts and charters. Please bring a device, preferably a laptop computer.
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/6/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Welcome to TEKS Trek: Advanced 3-D Science Instruction for High School! Join our Chemistry community in this workshop series designed to elevate high school science classrooms. Dive deep into the latest TEKS and explore methods for seamlessly integrating advanced 3-D instruction into every lesson. This hands-on training series includes essential high school science concepts: phenomena, claims, evidence, and reasoning (CER), engineer design challenges, inquiry, and scientific argumentation. Connect with fellow chemistry teachers to share valuable resources and build a supportive network for ongoing professional growth. Embark on this journey with us, where teaching excellence meets exploration! **This session is part 1 of a 4 part series focusing on the following: Gases & Thermodynamics / Atomic Structure / Nuclear Chemistry.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/6/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Date: 5/6/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Join us as we walk through the Special Education Consolidated Grant Application. Discussions will include access levels in TEAL application, eGrants; ADCs for LEAs; contacts for AskTED and eGrants; application schedules and required actions with connections to private schools, MOE, and much more…Please bring your questions and tips so we can learn from one another. Participants will be able to attend this workshop in person or virtually via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email.
Max Participants:
325
Min Participants:
10
Date: 5/6/2024
Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Join a live session with other Region 7 customers and get your burning questions answered by our specialists. It's a free-form session, so come prepared with questions. Here are some sample topics: *Best Practices in Serving Immigrant Children and Youth *Parent, Family, and Community Engagement *ESSA Compliance *Allowable Use of Title III, Part A Funds *Early Childhood Literacy
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
2
Date: 5/7/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 5/7/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Date: 5/7/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Date: 5/7/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Date: 5/7/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Date: 5/7/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Date: 5/7/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Innovate*
Date: 5/7/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Date: 5/7/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Date: 5/7/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 5/7/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Join us for this G/T Student Seminar as 4th - 5th-grade students from around the Region design, build, and program their robots to compete in an adventurous trek through formidable obstacles and perform complex tasks. These cross-curricular treks engage G/T students in complex thinking and problem-solving opportunities in a creative and inventive environment. REGISTRATION: Please visit bit.ly/gtrobotics.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/7/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: San Augustine ISD - San Augustine H S
The TSIA 2.0 is the assessment students take to determine college readiness. The combination of TSIA success and CTE industrial certifications may provide vast resources for schools. The assessment has been updated with content, scoring, and administrative procedures. Join us for day two as we dive into the TSIA 2.0 available resources. Participants will explore resources and discuss content aligned to the assessment. Come with a team from your district and develop a plan for students to succeed and achieve college readiness. The location of the workshop is San Augustine High School Library and open to all Region 7 districts and charters. Please bring a device preferably a laptop computer.
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/7/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Kilgore ISD - Kilgore Primary
Embark on a journey to transition seamlessly to the new K-12 Science TEKS. Delve into the updated standards, including the integration of science and engineering practices (SEPs) and recurring themes and concepts (RTCs). Together, we'll explore the rationale behind the changes and unpack their implications for classroom instruction. Get ready to elevate student learning outcomes by seamlessly transitioning and planning for high-quality K-12 science instruction. **This session is only for Kilgore ISD. To schedule this session for your district contact Michele Stokes mstokes@esc7.net
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/7/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
This webinar will review the processes for the end of Semester 2 for elementary and secondary grade levels to post cycle and semester grades from the TeacherPortal, post final grades and award credit where necessary, and print report cards when using TeacherPortal. $35 fee, waived for ASCENDER Coop Members.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/7/2024
Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Kilgore ISD - Kilgore Primary
Embark on a journey to transition seamlessly to the new K-12 Science TEKS. Delve into the updated standards, including the integration of science and engineering practices (SEPs) and recurring themes and concepts (RTCs). Together, we'll explore the rationale behind the changes and unpack their implications for classroom instruction. Get ready to elevate student learning outcomes by seamlessly transitioning and planning for high-quality K-12 science instruction. **This session is only for Kilgore ISD. To schedule this session for your district contact Michele Stokes mstokes@esc7.net
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/7/2024
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Hickory
This is a closed session for students in the Texas Woman's University (TWU) Master's Program for Speech-Language Pathology licensure.
Max Participants:
2
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/8/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 5/8/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Date: 5/8/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Date: 5/8/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Date: 5/8/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Date: 5/8/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Date: 5/8/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Date: 5/8/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Date: 5/8/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Date: 5/8/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 5/8/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Join us for this G/T Student Seminar as 4th - 5th-grade students from around the Region design, build, and program their robots to compete in an adventurous trek through formidable obstacles and perform complex tasks. These cross-curricular treks engage G/T students in complex thinking and problem-solving opportunities in a creative and inventive environment. REGISTRATION: Please visit bit.ly/gtrobotics.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/8/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Welcome to TEKS Trek: Advanced 3-D Science Instruction for High School! Join our community of TEKS Explorers in this dynamic workshop series crafted to elevate high school science classrooms. Delve deep into the latest Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and explore sophisticated methods for seamlessly integrating advanced 3-D instruction into every lesson. This hands-on training series covers essential high school science concepts, including phenomena, claims, evidence, and reasoning (CER), engineer design challenges, inquiry, and scientific argumentation. Connect with fellow TEKS Explorers, share valuable resources, and build a supportive network for ongoing professional growth. Embark on this journey with us, where teaching excellence meets exploration! This session is part 1 of a 4 part series for biology teachers who follow the TEKS RS micro to macro path.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/8/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Kilgore ISD - Kilgore Primary
Embark on a journey to transition seamlessly to the new K-12 Science TEKS. Delve into the updated standards, including the integration of science and engineering practices (SEPs) and recurring themes and concepts (RTCs). Together, we'll explore the rationale behind the changes and unpack their implications for classroom instruction. Get ready to elevate student learning outcomes by seamlessly transitioning and planning for high-quality K-12 science instruction. **This session is only for Kilgore ISD. To schedule this session for your district contact Michele Stokes mstokes@esc7.net
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/8/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
This workshop will review the required PEIMS elements for the TSDS PEIMS Summer Submission and Extended Year Submission. We will also preview changes for the 2024-2025 school year. This session is also being offered on 5/15/2024 In Person only.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/8/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Longview ISD - Longview H S
This presentation is designed to provide district leaders with clarity about the DVA process, specifically answering the following questions: • What to expect? • How will the DVA work? • What are the key takeaways? • And provide open discussions with TEA and District leadership about the DVA process. The District Vulnerability Assessment required by the 88th legislative session is designed to evaluate a district’s safety posture and its alignment with statutory requirements.
Max Participants:
150
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/8/2024
Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Join a live session with other Region 7 customers and get your burning questions answered by our specialists. It's a free-form session, so come prepared with questions. Here are some sample topics: *Best Practices in Serving Immigrant Children and Youth *Parent, Family and Community Engagement *ESSA Compliance *Allowable Use of Title III, Part A Funds *Early Childhood Literacy
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
2
Date: 5/8/2024
Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Kilgore ISD - Kilgore Primary
Embark on a journey to transition seamlessly to the new K-12 Science TEKS. Delve into the updated standards, including the integration of science and engineering practices (SEPs) and recurring themes and concepts (RTCs). Together, we'll explore the rationale behind the changes and unpack their implications for classroom instruction. Get ready to elevate student learning outcomes by seamlessly transitioning and planning for high-quality K-12 science instruction. **This session is only for Kilgore ISD. To schedule this session for your district contact Michele Stokes mstokes@esc7.net
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/9/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 5/9/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Date: 5/9/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Date: 5/9/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Date: 5/9/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Date: 5/9/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Date: 5/9/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Date: 5/9/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Date: 5/9/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Date: 5/9/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 5/9/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Join us for this G/T Student Seminar as 6th - 8th-grade students from around the Region design, build and program their robots to compete in an adventurous trek through formidable obstacles and perform complex tasks. These cross-curricular treks engage G/T students in complex thinking and problem-solving opportunities in a creative and inventive environment. REGISTRATION: Please visit bit.ly/gtrobotics.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/9/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Kilgore ISD - Kilgore Int
Embark on a journey to transition seamlessly to the new K-12 Science TEKS. Delve into the updated standards, including the integration of science and engineering practices (SEPs) and recurring themes and concepts (RTCs). Together, we'll explore the rationale behind the changes and unpack their implications for classroom instruction. Get ready to elevate student learning outcomes by seamlessly transitioning and planning for high-quality K-12 science instruction. **This session is only for Kilgore ISD. To schedule this session for your district contact Michele Stokes mstokes@esc7.net
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/9/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Online Webinar
Join us as we network and find out more about the resources District Testing Coordinators can access for reporting. We will discuss these resources and how they can make your work more effective. Be ready to learn, talk, and share.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/9/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate*
Join us for this Lead Evaluation Advisory Panel (LEAP) meeting as we share best practices in evaluation. LEAP focuses on improving the consistency of special education evaluations throughout Region 7. This session is open to LEAP personnel only. Registration is for LEAP members recommended by the LEA's Special Education Director.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 5/9/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Are your students still struggling with math facts? Are students reluctant to look at numbers in multiple ways? Come join us in developing math fact fluency review stations. We will explore the use of patterns and visuals to make the facts stick. This make-and-take will have stations you can take back to class and use immediately!
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/9/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Critical Issue Session workshop presented by Moak Casey. General provision of information pertaining to school finance topics and changes. A virtual link will be sent at least two (2) days before the meeting to registered participants.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/9/2024
Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Kilgore ISD - Kilgore Int
Embark on a journey to transition seamlessly to the new K-12 Science TEKS. Delve into the updated standards, including the integration of science and engineering practices (SEPs) and recurring themes and concepts (RTCs). Together, we'll explore the rationale behind the changes and unpack their implications for classroom instruction. Get ready to elevate student learning outcomes by seamlessly transitioning and planning for high-quality K-12 science instruction. **This session is only for Kilgore ISD. To schedule this session for your district contact Michele Stokes mstokes@esc7.net
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
This webinar will examine how the idea of gestalt language processing can be a useful approach for the evaluation and treatment of individuals who communicate through echolalia. We will explore what it is, how understanding it can be useful to some children we serve, and what the current evidence we have says about it. This course will also explain the implications and ethics of working with sensitivity and understanding groups that are neurodiverse and groups that may need a specific approach due to cultural norms. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar from their district. Workshop materials and an access code for entering the webinar will be provided prior to the scheduled date. Course certificates and certificate links within your staff development records will be available 10 days after the course end date and the posting of credit hours. TSHA credit will be offered.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
10
Date: 5/13/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 5/13/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Date: 5/13/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Date: 5/13/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Date: 5/13/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Date: 5/13/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Date: 5/13/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Date: 5/13/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Date: 5/13/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Date: 5/13/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 5/13/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Join us for this G/T Student Seminar as 6th - 8th-grade students from around the Region design, build and program their robots to compete in an adventurous trek through formidable obstacles and perform complex tasks. These cross-curricular treks engage G/T students in complex thinking and problem-solving opportunities in a creative and inventive environment. REGISTRATION: Please visit bit.ly/gtrobotics.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/13/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate*
This is a time for Campus Leadership Teams and DCSIs to complete their required Improvement Plan. You will have access to ESC coaches who can help guide you through the process and check your Improvement Plan prior to the June 7th submission deadline.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/13/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
During these monthly chats, we will review pertinent information regarding the McKinney Vento Homeless students. We will review resources that could assist with the services to students experiencing homelessness as well as have time to answer questions about identification, dispute resolution, and any other McKinney Vento questions participants may have.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
2
Date: 5/14/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 5/14/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Date: 5/14/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Date: 5/14/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Date: 5/14/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Date: 5/14/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Date: 5/14/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Date: 5/14/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 5/14/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Date: 5/14/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join us for this G/T Student Seminar as 6th - 8th-grade students from around the Region design, build and program their robots to compete in an adventurous trek through formidable obstacles and perform complex tasks. These cross-curricular treks engage G/T students in complex thinking and problem-solving opportunities in a creative and inventive environment. REGISTRATION: Please visit bit.ly/gtrobotics.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/14/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Innovate*
May means the end of the 2023-24 school for students but not for the Template. Join Dr. Michael Davis and Daniela Sanders to review what can and should be adjusted for the 2023-2024 school year.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/14/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
Ensuring the safety and security of students and staff is a top priority for any educational institution. It is crucial to stay updated on the latest safety measures and procedures to ensure the safety of everyone on campus. This workshop is designed for educators, school administrators, school safety personnel, and anyone interested in improving safety on campus. During this one-hour Zoom meeting, we will discuss the latest safety trends, best practices, and strategies for enhancing the safety and security of students and staff.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
3
Date: 5/14/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
Come together with other members of the TEHCY Homeless Grant SSA and have collaborative conversations about all things McKinney-Vento. Participants will leave with a greater understanding of the grant requirements, SSA information, available resources, and ESC supports.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
2
Date: 5/14/2024
Start Time: 11:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Come together with other members of the ARP II Homeless Grant SSA and have collaborative conversations about all things McKinney-Vento. Participants will leave with a greater understanding of the grant requirements, SSA information, available resources, and ESC supports.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
2
Date: 5/15/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Collaborate*
In this session, we will dive deeply into a set of best practices supported by research that should be present in reading language arts classrooms, regardless of instructional materials.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/15/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Welcome to TEKS Trek: Navigating 3-D Science Instruction! Join our community of TEKS Explorers in this engaging workshop series designed to enhance science classrooms. Dive deep into the latest Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and discover how to seamlessly integrate 3-D instruction into every lesson. This hands-on training series covers science essentials which include phenomena, claims, evidence and reasoning (CER), engineer design challenges, inquiry, graphic organizer, and formative assessment. Connect with fellow TEKS Explorers, share valuable resources, and build a supportive network for ongoing professional growth. Embark on this journey with us, where teaching excellence meets exploration! This is part 1 of a 4 part Middle School series. Part 1 is focused on MATTER and ENERGY.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/15/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Online Webinar
The garden is always full of surprises at EcoLand! Join us as we investigate all that is living and growing in the garden. EcoLand Early Learning Center is excited to offer remote, live animal interactions to all Kindergarten, Head Start, PreK, and ECSE teachers. This is an excellent opportunity for students to practice participating in an online platform (Zoom) and learn how to ask questions. This 30-minute virtual learning opportunity is a whole class activity aligned with grade-level standards. Exploring with Terry the Tree Frog will provide students the opportunity to: observe, describe, question, predict and reflect. Students will also engage in scientific talk as they compare, contrast, and categorize characteristics observed. Zooming @ EcoLand with Terry & Friends will provide a plethora of educational benefits for your entire class!
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/15/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
This workshop will review the required PEIMS data elements for the TSDS PEIMS Summer Submission and Extended Year Submission. We will also preview the known changes for the 2024-2025 school year. This session is also being offered on 5/8/2024 as Virtual (Synchronous) only.
Max Participants:
105
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/15/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Innovate*
No, this isn't a workshop about robots putting away all your stuff. In this session, we will reflect on your achievements, challenges, and lessons learned from the current year while effectively setting goals and objectives for the upcoming year. Discover the power of digital tools and strategies that can enhance your planning process, increase productivity, and drive personal and professional growth.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/15/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Are your students still struggling with math facts? Are students reluctant to look at numbers in multiple ways? Come join us in developing math fact fluency review stations. We will explore the use of patterns and visuals to make the facts stick. This make-and-take will have stations you can take back to class and use immediately!
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/15/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Online Webinar
The garden is always full of surprises at EcoLand! Join us as we investigate all that is living and growing in the garden. EcoLand Early Learning Center is excited to offer remote, live animal interactions to all Kindergarten, Head Start, PreK, and ECSE teachers. This is an excellent opportunity for students to practice participating in an online platform (Zoom) and learn how to ask questions. This 30-minute virtual learning opportunity is a whole class activity aligned with grade-level standards. Exploring with Terry the Tree Frog will provide students the opportunity to: observe, describe, question, predict and reflect. Students will also engage in scientific talk as they compare, contrast, and categorize characteristics observed. Zooming @ EcoLand with Terry & Friends will provide a plethora of educational benefits for your entire class!
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/15/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Behavioral Health Component Professional Learning Community with five small and rural districts participating in the Title IV Mental & Behavioral Health Grant. This PLC will offer assistance in completion of the baseline SHAPE System Self-Assessment, training and support over the Behavioral Health Practice Guide Tools provided by TEA, and will help build resources and relationships that support collaboration with LMHAs and statewide telemedicine initiatives.
Max Participants:
15
Min Participants:
4
Date: 5/15/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Have you wondered what resources are available to meet the specific needs of your migratory students? Do you have questions about the identification and recruitment process? Have you had issues or concerns while working with migratory students and families? At times, have you ever asked, “Who can I go to for help?” Your Region 7 Migrant Team is here to answer your questions and partner with you about all things Migrant! Join us for Migrant Moments! This virtual two-hour interactive time is the perfect opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the migrant program and receive pertinent information regarding the Title I, Part C Migrant Education Program.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
8
Date: 5/15/2024
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
The garden is always full of surprises at EcoLand! Join us as we investigate all that is living and growing in the garden. EcoLand Early Learning Center is excited to offer remote, live animal interactions to all Kindergarten, Head Start, PreK, and ECSE teachers. This is an excellent opportunity for students to practice participating in an online platform (Zoom) and learn how to ask questions. This 30-minute virtual learning opportunity is a whole class activity aligned with grade-level standards. Exploring with Terry the Tree Frog will provide students the opportunity to: observe, describe, question, predict and reflect. Students will also engage in scientific talk as they compare, contrast, and categorize characteristics observed. Zooming @ EcoLand with Terry & Friends will provide a plethora of educational benefits for your entire class!
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/15/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Online Webinar
The garden is always full of surprises at EcoLand! Join us as we investigate all that is living and growing in the garden. EcoLand Early Learning Center is excited to offer remote, live animal interactions to all Kindergarten, Head Start, PreK, and ECSE teachers. This is an excellent opportunity for students to practice participating in an online platform (Zoom) and learn how to ask questions. This 30-minute virtual learning opportunity is a whole class activity aligned with grade-level standards. Exploring with Terry the Tree Frog will provide students the opportunity to: observe, describe, question, predict and reflect. Students will also engage in scientific talk as they compare, contrast, and categorize characteristics observed. Zooming @ EcoLand with Terry & Friends will provide a plethora of educational benefits for your entire class!
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/15/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Monthly Zoom meetings are designed for collaborative, problem-solving conversations between Special Education Directors of Region 7. Current legal topics and concerns will be determined for each meeting. Please join us and bring your comments and questions to share with the group. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
10
Date: 5/16/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Lufkin ISD District Education Center
We will examine the background, rationale, and content of the new 2024-2025 Science TEKS to prepare for the implementation of high-quality K-12 science instruction. Explore the changes to the TEKS, such as the integration of science and engineering practices (SEPs) and recurring themes and concepts (RTCs), and unpack the implications for transitioning and planning classroom instruction to improve student learning outcomes. ** Please note: Training will be held at the Lufkin ISD District Education Center at 701 N First St., Lufkin, TX 75904, but is open to surrounding school districts that are a part of the Academic Coop with Region 7 ESC.
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/16/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Are you a Bilingual/ESL Coordinator or administrator of a campus with language acquisition programs? Join us for this collaboration meeting for guidance, reminders, and support on specific Title III requirements and responsibilities for program implementation. Collaborate with other program administrators in Region 7 who are creating sustainable systems and accelerating instruction for English learners.
Max Participants:
255
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/16/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
This workshop covers software procedures for the TSDS PEIMS Summer Collection including yearlong student attendance (regular and flexible), including the required calendar minutes reporting, as well as program data, course completions, disciplinary actions, student restraints, Title 1 Part A participation, and Foundation High School Program participation data. For PEIMS coordinator and other staff involved with student end-of-year or extended-year duties for districts using ASCENDER.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/16/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
This webinar will cover Non-Standard contracts ending and beginning using the Next Year Payroll frequency.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/16/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Are you a Bilingual/ESL Coordinator or administrator of a campus with language acquisition programs? Join us for assistance with upcoming tasks such as: exceptions and waivers, program evaluations, and/or professional development plans.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/17/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 5/17/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Date: 5/17/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Date: 5/17/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Date: 5/17/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Date: 5/17/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Date: 5/17/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Date: 5/17/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Date: 5/17/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Date: 5/17/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Come join us for this G/T Student Seminar as 9th through 12th-grade gifted students from around the Region design, build, and program their robots on the spot to compete for top honors on a course they have never seen before! Students are challenged to analyze the parameters of the presented tasks and then synthesize a viable solution through designing, building, and programming their robots to complete the course. REGISTRATION: Please visit bit.ly/gtrobotics.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/17/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Innovate*
Texas Dyslexia Academy 6: Dysgraphia provides educators with foundational information about dysgraphia, which is a related disorder to dyslexia. In this course, participants explore how students acquire writing skills, what dysgraphia is, the identification process, and the provision of services for students with dysgraphia as outlined in the Dyslexia Handbook. The objectives for this course are: Understand the simple view of writing and the stages of handwriting development Understand the definition and characteristics of dysgraphia Understand the procedures for the identification of dysgraphia Explore instruction for students with dysgraphia Explore instructional accommodations and technology tools
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/17/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Embark on a journey to transition seamlessly to the new K-12 Science TEKS. Delve into the updated standards, including the integration of science and engineering practices (SEPs) and recurring themes and concepts (RTCs). Together, we'll explore the rationale behind the changes and unpack their implications for classroom instruction. Get ready to elevate student learning outcomes by seamlessly transitioning and planning for high-quality K-12 science instruction.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
Join the TEA Emergent Bilingual Division as they provide program updates and support to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for the 2023-24 school year.
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/17/2024
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate*
This half-day workshop is designed to extend your understanding of dysgraphia beyond the basics. Bring your questions and a collaborative spirit; together, we'll explore trending topics in dysgraphia, such as selecting test instruments, drafting IEP goals, and developing an effective accommodation plan.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 5/18/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Lufkin ISD - Transportation Dept
School Bus Driver Safety Re-Certification Training-- state-mandated program to provide 8 hours training to drivers every three years after the initial 20-hours. This training will provide drivers safety training in transporting students to and from school and school-sponsored trips. Fee: $75. Instructor will have a class manual for use during training.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/20/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Pine Room*
In the 2024 school year, TEKS RS will welcome a NEW operating platform with improved user accessibility and features. Come to this session to learn how the system functions for an improved user and planning experience. After exploring the new platform, participants will use this new platform to create their 24-25 Pacing Calendar.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/20/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Kilgore ISD - Chandler El
Embark on a journey to transition seamlessly to the new K-12 Science TEKS. Delve into the updated standards, including the integration of science and engineering practices (SEPs) and recurring themes and concepts (RTCs). Together, we'll explore the rationale behind the changes and unpack their implications for classroom instruction. Get ready to elevate student learning outcomes by seamlessly transitioning and planning for high-quality K-12 science instruction. **This session is only for Kilgore ISD. To schedule this session for your district contact Michele Stokes mstokes@esc7.net
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/20/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 2:19 PM
Location: Synergy Park
This meeting of Reading Academy Cohort Leaders will provide an opportunity for ESC 7 and local implementation district Cohort Leaders to receive TEA updates and network with one another. Cohort Leaders will also reflect on successful practices from year 4 of the academies, review expectations/responsibilities of CLs, and collaborate to plan for the next phase of Reading Academies. This workshop is only for educators who serve as Cohort Leaders or Support Leaders during the 2023-2024 cycle. Lunch will be provided.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/20/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
THIS IS A TEA-CREATED Training. This training provides school counselors with strategies for supporting individual student planning that aligns with the Effective Advising Framework. The training includes a clear vision for planning, implementing, and evaluating an advising program that supports students’ academic and career development goals. Participants will learn how to support postsecondary success for all students by leveraging internal and external partners and providing high-quality advising materials and assessments that support students in postsecondary planning and preparation.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/20/2024
Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Kilgore ISD - Chandler El
Embark on a journey to transition seamlessly to the new K-12 Science TEKS. Delve into the updated standards, including the integration of science and engineering practices (SEPs) and recurring themes and concepts (RTCs). Together, we'll explore the rationale behind the changes and unpack their implications for classroom instruction. Get ready to elevate student learning outcomes by seamlessly transitioning and planning for high-quality K-12 science instruction. **This session is only for Kilgore ISD. To schedule this session for your district contact Michele Stokes mstokes@esc7.net
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/21/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Pine Room*
With so many options for how to plan for instructional delivery, how does a teacher sort through all the materials to know what aligns with the TEKS? Resources within TEKS RS are essential to be able to plan for student instruction effectively and efficiently. Come explore, plan, and examine essential standards for units of instruction for 24-25 school year.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/21/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
THIS IS A TEA-CREATED Training. This training is geared toward the important work of school counselors who are advising students from elementary to high school to prepare for an ever-changing workforce. Participants will learn how to advise and guide students with decision making and planning for postsecondary success. Attendees will also learn how to establish a robust individual student planning system that informs students of workforce trends. Participants will gain strategies to enhance their practice as career readiness advocates and to support their stakeholder collaboration to advise students in preparing for high-wage, high-skill, in-demand occupations.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/21/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Do you dread completing the ESSA Application budget schedules? Do you start sweating when deciding which class object codes to allocate funds to? Do the new Post-Award Compliance checks make you worry that you might have to return funding even when you have your NOGA? If you answered yes to any of the above, we are here to help! This workshop will cover the ESSA budget schedules and the rules for allocating funds there. We will cover the fund codes and class object codes and help break down the budget schedules in an easy-to-understand format. We will also share steps you can take to ensure that your federal grant application passes its check by the Post-Award Compliance unit. Participants will leave with resources, checklists, and a weight off their shoulders when it comes to their ESSA application!
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
8
Date: 5/21/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Oak Room*
BA Training Meeting
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/22/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
State and Federal Programs Staff Meeting
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/22/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
Date: 5/22/2024
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Participants will learn to comply with the Child Care Food Program regulations to ensure the Infant Meal Pattern is met. Outcome: Participants will have learned how to start good nutrition practices early can help children develop healthy dietary patterns.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/22/2024
Start Time: 11:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Are you a homebound teacher in your district? Are you looking to collaborate with other professionals like you who serve students within their homes? Are you interested in finding innovative ways to reach learners with special needs? If so, this training is for you! Join us to explore research-based practices and resources together to help our exceptional students reach their full potential!
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
10
Date: 5/22/2024
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Join us as we review the 2023-2024 Child Find Core Collection. Connie Parks and Melissa Smith pair up once again to cover the program area details and TSDS technical processes of Child Find.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/23/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Using Depth and Complexity to differentiate curriculum and instructional practices is a proven way to create equitable, challenging, and efficient learning experiences for all students, especially the advanced population. The elements of Depth and Complexity are meaningful, inclusive thinking tools that enrich what teachers and students are doing. This training will explore practical ways to become familiar with and utilize the elements of Depth and Complexity while focusing on the process component of differentiation.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/23/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Please join us for a trek through the new science TEKS for Matter. We will navigate 3-D Science instruction for properties of matter. This hands on training series will cover science essentials such as phenomena; claims, evidence and reasoning: engineering design challenges: inquiry: graphic organizers; and lesson closure. Connect with fellow TEKS Explorers, share resources, and build a support network for ongoing professional growth. This is part 1 of a 4 part series for Grade 3-5 teachers, but can be attended as a stand alone session to gather ideas for implementing the new TEKS.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/23/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Date: 5/23/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
This workshop teaches participants how to safely manage disruptive and assaultive behavior. Completion of the training will certify participants to use verbal, nonverbal, and non-violent physical intervention, disengagement, and holding skills. This program meets the requirements in the Commissioner's Rules for training in prevention and de-escalation techniques and alternatives to the use of restraint as mandated by SB 1196. In order to receive CPI certification, participants must attend and participate in the entire workshop. Tests will not be accepted early. To ensure the comfort and safety of all participants, armed individuals, school resource officers, law enforcement officers, and school marshals are required to ground all weapons for the physical portion of the training. Each person is responsible for grounding their weapons in a manner consistent with their agency's policies and procedures. Participants should wear closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothing. There will be an hour working lunch. **Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch. This workshop utilizes Non-Violent Crisis Intervention 3rd Edition materials. This is Day 1 of a 2-day workshop. Day 2 is on 5/24/2024. Participants enrolled for Day 1 will automatically be registered for Day 2. **Participants must attend both days to receive credit/certification.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
30
Date: 5/23/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
This workshop covers software procedures for the TSDS PEIMS Summer Collection including yearlong student attendance (regular and flexible), including the required calendar minutes reporting, as well as program data, course completions, disciplinary actions, student restraints, Title 1 Part A participation, and Foundation High School Program participation data. For PEIMS coordinator and other staff involved with student end-of-year or extended-year duties for districts using ASCENDER. $100 fee, waived for ASCENDER Coop Members.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/28/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cross Roads ISD - Administration
The focus of this 2-day workshop is developing present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) development based on student data, drafting annual goals (educational and/or functional) and objectives (if appropriate), and collecting data for reporting progress. Participants will understand the importance of these components and how their alignment results in an appropriate and ambitious individualized education program for students receiving special education and related services. The intended audience for this training is special education teachers, related service providers, and any other professional staff responsible for drafting a student’s IEP, including present levels of academic achievement and functional performance and measurable annual goals. This training was created by the Child Find, Evaluation, and ARD Support Statewide Technical Assistance Network in collaboration with the Texas Education Agency. This is Day 1 of a 2-day workshop. Day 2 is on 5/29/2024. Participants enrolled for Day 1 will automatically be registered for Day 2. This workshop is being held at Crossroads ISD and is open to other Region 7 districts and charters.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
10
Date: 5/28/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Utilize the pieces of DMAC designed for Administrators, Counselors, Testing Coordinators, Interventionists, Team Leaders and other District/Campus staff. We’ll share tips highlighting how to set up user accounts in DMAC and how to provide access to relevant reports to analyze, trend, and compare STAAR or TELPAS data. Aggregate state and local data with lead4ward and Data Exports. We’ll also show how to create online forms in FormWorks, document Appraisals (including the ability to calibrate T-TESS processes for TIA), and highlight our PlanWorks piece for your DIPs and CIPs! Please bring your own device to the session.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/28/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Utilize the pieces of DMAC designed for Administrators, Counselors, Testing Coordinators, Interventionists, Team Leaders and other District/Campus staff. We’ll share tips highlighting how to set up user accounts in DMAC and how to provide access to relevant reports to analyze, trend, and compare STAAR or TELPAS data. Aggregate state and local data with lead4ward and Data Exports. We’ll also show how to create online forms in FormWorks, document Appraisals (including the ability to calibrate T-TESS processes for TIA), and highlight our PlanWorks piece for your DIPs and CIPs!
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/28/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Community ISD - Community H S
Utilize the pieces of DMAC designed for Administrators, Counselors, Testing Coordinators, Interventionists, Team Leaders and other District/Campus staff. We’ll share tips highlighting how to set up user accounts in DMAC and how to provide access to relevant reports to analyze, trend, and compare STAAR or TELPAS data. Aggregate state and local data with lead4ward and Data Exports. We’ll also show how to create online forms in FormWorks, document Appraisals (including the ability to calibrate T-TESS processes for TIA), and highlight our PlanWorks piece for your DIPs and CIPs! Please bring your own device to the session. Please bring your own device to the session. The workshop will be located at Community High School (440 North FM 1138 Nevada, TX 75173). The room will be inside the High School Library.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/29/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Spring Hill ISD - More than one campus
Participants will experience the different components of Guided Math. We will explore resources that will make planning for Guided Math easier and that are high leverage and low preparation. This session is for Spring Hill ISD. If you are interested in this session for your district please contact Heather Plaisance at hplaisance@esc7.net or (903) 988-6894.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/29/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Date: 5/30/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Join this dynamic Lesson Alignment Cohort for an immersive learning experience that is a blend of Face-to-Face Training, Implementation Support, and Principal Supervisor Coaching Sessions. (Customized Service Agreement with Region 7 required prior to registration and participation!) Embark on a thrilling two-day Face-to-Face training where leadership teams delve into models and exemplars, unraveling high-impact practices aligning lesson design with state standards and assessment criteria. Armed with newfound resources, knowledge, and skills, participants emerge ready to lead impactful staff training sessions on key lesson alignment practices. Explore effective monitoring and feedback strategies for teachers, ensuring lessons are finely tuned before delivery. Craft a personalized ACTION PLAN for seamless Lesson Alignment rollout at your campus. Post-training, benefit from monthly implementation support and coaching sessions guided by an ESC TIL Coach. Once your leadership team successfully integrates lesson alignment practices, seize the opportunity to enroll in the next exciting TIL Cohort on Formative Assessment. All protocols learned are inspired by Paul Bambrick Santoyo's groundbreaking work in Leverage Leadership 2.0. Get ready for a transformative journey in educational leadership!
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/29/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Carthage ISD - Carthage H S
Teachers who teach struggling readers will love these evidence-based practices! Join me as I present a "family" of explicit approaches to reading instruction, providing the research base, practical guidelines, and excellent exercises that will promote transfer and learning. This workshop is about the science of reading instruction. This workshop will be conducted at Carthage High School, but it is open to all Region 7 Academic Content Coop districts.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/29/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Innovate*
This is a hands-on PEIMS Work Session to work on Summer PEIMS data with Region 7 assistance. Please bring your device and any other materials needed to work on the Summer PEIMS submission. This is a come-and-go type workshop; you may come in later than 9:00 AM and leave earlier than 3:00 PM if desired.
Max Participants:
70
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/29/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join Amanda Clements, Fine Arts professor for Panola College, as we embark on a journey with cyanotype photography. Cyanotype, a historical photographic process renowned for its distinct blue tones, offers a captivating fusion of science and creativity. Join us to uncover the enchantment of crafting cyanotype prints and learn how to seamlessly incorporate this unique technique into your teaching curriculum. In this immersive workshop, you'll delve into the core principles of cyanotype photography. From selecting and preparing materials to the exposure and development of prints, you'll gain a comprehensive grasp of the entire process. Amanda will guide you through the techniques required to create intricate images that beautifully capture the interplay of light and shadow.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/29/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Are you preparing to become ESL certified? Join us for an interactive full-day session where we will explore the foundations and framework of ESL instruction. We will take several practice quizzes and become familiar with the ESL TExES 154 Exam format. Everyone will receive access to a study guide and a variety of online resources for further practice. Come away feeling prepared, confident, and ready to ace the test!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
14
Date: 5/29/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Use local data in DMAC to improve instruction. Create quality online assessments aligned to STAAR standards using the TAG test item bank and collect data in TEKScore. We’ll focus on how to create, score, and report on assessment items with the new interactive item types (e.g., hot spot, inline choice, multi-select, etc.). Effortlessly analyze results by customizing the options of your favorite reports under the 1-click settings included with the Teacher Dashboards. Please bring your own device to the session.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/29/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Use local data in DMAC to improve instruction. Create quality online assessments aligned to STAAR standards using the TAG test item bank and collect data in TEKScore. We’ll focus on how to create, score, and report on assessment items with the new interactive item types (e.g., hot spot, inline choice, multi-select, etc.). Effortlessly analyze results by customizing the options of your favorite reports under the 1-click settings included with the Teacher Dashboards.
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/29/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Community ISD - Community H S
Use local data in DMAC to improve instruction. Create quality online assessments aligned to STAAR standards using the TAG test item bank and collect data in TEKScore. We’ll focus on how to create, score, and report on assessment items with the new interactive item types (e.g., hot spot, inline choice, multi-select, etc.). Effortlessly analyze results by customizing the options of your favorite reports under the 1-click settings included with the Teacher Dashboards. Please bring your own device to the session. The workshop will be located at Community High School (440 North FM 1138 Nevada, TX 75173). The room will be inside the High School Library.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/30/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Spring Hill ISD - More than one campus
Participants will experience the different components of Guided Math. We will explore resources that will make planning for Guided Math easier and that are high leverage and low preparation. This session is for Spring Hill ISD. If you are interested in this session for your district please contact Heather Plaisance for elementary math at hplaisance@esc7.net or Michelle Stokes for elementary science at mstokes@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/30/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: EcoLand
Hop into the exciting world of EcoLand Teacher Certification, where adventure awaits our Head Start, Pre-K, ECSE, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 teachers! Join us for a “ribbit-ing” experience as we prepare you for the ultimate journey at EcoLand with your students. Our training is not just a requirement; it's a leap into a world of possibilities! During this lively session, you'll become a certified EcoLand expert, learning the ins and outs of the facility, getting the lowdown on enrollment details, and diving into interactive, hands-on activities that align seamlessly with Pre-K Guidelines and TEKS standards. But wait, there's more! Keeping your certification up to date is a breeze – simply join us for an annual visit with your class to maintain your EcoLand guru status. It's not just training; it's a perpetual adventure! Ready to make a splash in the world of education? Jump on board for EcoLand Teacher Certification – where learning and fun go hand-in-hand!
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/30/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Back by Popular Demand! Join Amanda Clements, Fine Arts professor for Panola College, as we explore both wet and dry needle felting. Unleash your artistic expression by transforming raw wool into intricate, textured designs. We will introduce ideas for enhancing creative processes with a tactile technique. With guidance and step-by-step demonstrations, you'll learn how to layer, shape, and manipulate wool fibers to create stunning artwork. Discover the distinct characteristics of each method and explore how to combine them to achieve depth, dimension, and exquisite detailing in your projects. This workshop has been HIGHLY requested, so don't miss your chance to participate as spots are limited!
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/30/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
This training is all about student data. With web-based applications such as Student Portfolio, FormWorks, LPAC, and Learning Plans, users can easily create digital documentation for individual students. Teachers and Administrators will learn to quickly find students, access state and local assessment history, make adjustments to plans, and record notes or attach files and forms. All data seamlessly travels with the students as they advance from grade to grade or change campuses. Please bring your own device to the session.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/30/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
This training is all about student data. With web-based applications such as Student Portfolio, FormWorks, LPAC, and Learning Plans, users can easily create digital documentation for individual students. Teachers and Administrators will learn to quickly find students, access state and local assessment history, make adjustments to plans, and record notes or attach files and forms. All data seamlessly travels with the students as they advance from grade to grade or change campuses.
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/30/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Community ISD - Community H S
This training is all about student data. With web-based applications such as Student Portfolio, FormWorks, LPAC, and Learning Plans, users can easily create digital documentation for individual students. Teachers and Administrators will learn to quickly find students, access state and local assessment history, make adjustments to plans, and record notes or attach files and forms. All data seamlessly travels with the students as they advance from grade to grade or change campuses. Please bring your own device to the session. The workshop will be located at Community High School (440 North FM 1138 Nevada, TX 75173). The room will be inside the High School Library.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/1/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Nacogdoches ISD - Transportation Department
School Bus Driver Safety Re-Certification Training-- state-mandated program to provide 8 hours training to drivers every three years after the initial 20-hours. This training will provide drivers safety training in transporting students to and from school and school-sponsored trips. Fee: $75. Instructor will have a class manual for use during training.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
Choice and challenge motivate learners. Menus can offer activities that extend the key concepts, appeal to several learning styles, and require students to think at higher levels of complexity. Participants will examine and create menus that offer choices to learners. Participants will research online sites, answer forum questions, collaborate with peers, and complete assignments by the deadline to receive credit. This workshop satisfies the state requirement for the annual G/T 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 3 of 5) Grades K-12: Participants in this online course will develop an understanding of the eleven elements of depth and complexity and how to incorporate them within their lessons to engage gifted students in more rigorous content. In addition, the Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP) tasks will be examined in order to gain a deeper understanding of how they can be utilized to meet the state-mandated requirement that gifted students will develop advanced-level products and performances. The Curriculum and Instruction standards outlined in the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students will be analyzed. All work must be completed by the course end date to receive a certificate. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 3 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 4 of 5) Grades K–12: In this online course, participants will learn about traditional as well as new methods of differentiating content, process, and product for gifted students. Ways to utilize pre-assessment strategies and inventories to design appropriately challenging curriculum for gifted students will be covered. Participants will create rubrics and product criteria cards to implement immediately with their students as they develop advanced-level, innovative products. The laws outlined in the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students will be reviewed. All work must be completed by the course end date to receive a certificate. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 4 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 5 of 5) Grades K–12: The focus of this online course is various applications for integrating critical and creative thinking skills across the content areas. Frameworks for promoting creative thinking with students as well as strategies for facilitating critical thinking will be presented. The standards defined in the Family/Community Involvement section of the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students will be examined. All work must be completed by the course end date to receive a certificate. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 5 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Meeting the needs of all students is a challenge for teachers; implementing small groups and stations during a class period can be a framework in which teachers can work with individual students. In this online course, videos of Region 7 teachers and students utilizing the strategy provide examples of successful implementation. Teachers will be able to make a plan for implementation to meet the needs of their students.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Palestine ISD - Palestine H S
School Bus Driver Safety Re-Certification Training-- state-mandated program to provide 8 hours training to drivers every three years after the initial 20-hours. This training will provide drivers safety training in transporting students to and from school and school-sponsored trips. Fee: $75. Instructor will have a class manual for use during training.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar Room A*
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar Room A*
Date: 6/5/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar Room A*
This 3-day training is a prerequisite for Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) evaluators. This AEL training will focus on the tenets of instructional leadership and will provide opportunities for application. AEL training aims to provide practical and relevant examples from the field of education with a balance of research. Participants will explore the five interlocking themes of educational leadership and seven interwoven strands of effective soft skills through scaffolded activities and opportunities for reflection and networking.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Maple Room
Through hands-on activities focusing on Kindergarten student expectations, this training is designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge of problem-solving and discourse. In this training, teachers will identify the actions of a proficient problem solver and build knowledge and understanding of mathematical discussion that complement the use of a problem-solving heuristic. Additionally, teachers will build knowledge and understanding of formative assessment strategies that focus on making student thinking visible to the teacher and build knowledge and understanding of five practices that support mathematical discourse to strengthen student voice and agency with a problem-solving heuristic. This academy determines a $100 stipend eligibility by assessing the following criteria: a confirmed job/grade assignment as per AskTED records, verified attendance at the corresponding grade-level Original Mathematics Achievement Academy, and completion of two half-day training sessions along with a twelve-hour online course.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Maple Room
Date: 6/5/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Maple Room
This leader cohort will focus on systems and processes for effective teacher internalization of high-quality instructional materials that lead to high-quality, impactful instruction grounded in research-based instructional strategies. The purpose of the TIL Materials Internalization and Alignment training is to build the capacity of school leaders to invest and coach teachers in the effective internalization of HQIM units and lessons. Across three days of leader training, leaders will learn what the research says about the importance of using HQIM and establishing strong internalization practices, how to effectively internalize units and lessons in ELAR, Math, and Foundational Reading Skills, as well as how to create the conditions for success with strong implementation and support of teachers. In this training, leaders will dig into the positive impact high-quality instructional materials have on students, teachers, and school systems when paired with professional development for teachers in how to use their curriculum products. They will then learn about and practice using internalization protocols for units and lessons using sample curriculum products for K-5 math, ELAR, and foundational reading skills. Finally, leaders will learn the characteristics of an effective professional learning community, and leverage coaching guides to plan for and establish the systems that will support ongoing teacher professional development focused on the successful implementation of high-quality instructional materials. They will get the chance to practice planning development at the weekly and monthly levels to ensure teachers have the time and space to plan for instruction. All Texas Instructional Leadership Cohorts at Region 7 require the following: 1. A Team of 3 Engagement (DCSI/Principal Supervisor, Campus Principal, and other campus leader of choice) 2. A Customized Service Agreement with Region 7 defining the scope of work and fees for the year(s) of engagement. **(Participants are registered for the session once the District has signed and returned their Customized Service Agreement)
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar B/Cedar C
Join us for this interactive session where you will experience small-group literacy instruction in various grade levels and tiers. We will role-play teacher-student interactions using appropriate texts and/or skills-based strategies and activities. After a brief overview of Tier 1 vs. Tier 2 instruction and best practices, participants will rotate through grade-level and tiered small-group instruction, which will be based on mock data. The instruction will focus on grades K-3.
Max Participants:
70
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Twice exceptional (2e) learners possess exceptional abilities as well as learning challenges, making it essential for educators to understand and to nurture their diverse needs. We will explore the intricacies of twice exceptional learners, gaining a deeper understanding of their strengths, challenges, and untapped potential. This workshop will provide participants information and strategies for identifying and serving 2e learners. This workshop is offered at no charge to all Region 7 ESC districts and charters. This workshop satisfies the state requirement for the annual G/T 6-hour update.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Do you have a sensory room or want to develop one? This session focuses on ideas for training staff, establishing guidelines, using equipment, and visually structuring the environment to address specific student needs. Can these rooms be academic? Absolutely! Participants will explore how to merge TEKS and sensory activities to increase learning opportunities and improve academic performance.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
The focus of this session is to learn more about the Standards-Based IEP Process. The primary focus of the training is to review the role of the administrator (or LEA representative in an Admission, Review, or Dismissal (ARD) committee meeting in reviewing the full and individual evaluation (FIE), developing present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) development, drafting measurable annual goals, and objectives if appropriate, and creating a data collection system for progress monitoring. Participants will understand the importance of these components and how their alignment results in a well-developed, individualized program for students with disabilities. The intended audience for this training is administrators who participate as members of the ARD committee as well as LEA representatives who will monitor and appraise special education teachers. The training will outline their responsibility for ensuring an appropriate individualized education program (IEP) for a student. This training was created by the Child Find, Evaluation, and ARD Support Statewide Technical Assistance Network in collaboration with the Texas Education Agency with state and federal grants. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email.
Max Participants:
295
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Join us in welcoming Bethanie Tucker, author, and educator, to present her "Research Based Strategies" full-day in-person training. Bethanie will help participants develop more immediate, reliable intervention strategies and address students' challenges before they become overwhelming. All participants will receive a copy of Bethanie's book to assist in implementing these new strategies.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
46
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Join us for an interactive workshop designed exclusively for teachers who want to harness the power of Adobe Express in their classrooms. In this hands-on session, we will explore the incredible features and functionalities of Adobe Express, a user-friendly and versatile tool for creating stunning visual content. From photo editing to graphic design, this workshop will equip you with the skills and knowledge to enhance your teaching materials and engage your students like never before. Discover the endless possibilities of Adobe Express and unlock your creativity in this exciting workshop tailored just for you!
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 7:00 AM
Location: Online Course
Through hands-on activities focusing on Kindergarten student expectations, this training is designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge of problem-solving and discourse. In this training, teachers will identify actions of a proficient problem solver and build knowledge and understanding of mathematical discussion that complement the use of a problem-solving heuristic. Additionally, teachers will build knowledge and understanding of formative assessment strategies that focus on making student thinking visible to the teacher and build knowledge and understanding of five practices that support mathematical discourse to strengthen student voice and agency with a problem-solving heuristic. This academy determines a $100 stipend eligibility by assessing the following criteria: a confirmed job/grade assignment as per AskTED records, verified attendance at the corresponding grade-level Original Mathematics Achievement Academy, and completion of two half-day training sessions along with a twelve-hour online course.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Webinar
The focus of this session is to learn more about the Standards-Based IEP Process. The primary focus of the training is on the full and individual evaluation (FIE), present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) development, and writing goals and objectives. Participants will understand the importance of these components and how their alignment results in a well-developed program for students with disabilities. It is recommended that this session be presented by the network student evaluation and/or SLP representative. The intended audience for this training is special education evaluation personnel, including licensed specialists in school psychology (LSSPs), educational diagnosticians, speech-language pathologists (SLPs), and others who are responsible for evaluating a student and writing the report. This training was created by the Child Find, Evaluation, and ARD Support Statewide Technical Assistance Network in collaboration with the Texas Education Agency with state and federal grants. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email.
Max Participants:
295
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Through hands-on activities focusing on 1st-grade student expectations, this training is designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge of problem-solving and discourse. In this training, teachers will identify actions of a proficient problem solver and build knowledge and understanding of mathematical discussion that complement the use of a problem-solving heuristic. Additionally, teachers will build knowledge and understanding of formative assessment strategies that focus on making student thinking visible to the teacher and build knowledge and understanding of five practices that support mathematical discourse to strengthen student voice and agency with a problem-solving heuristic. This academy determines a $100 stipend eligibility by assessing the following criteria: a confirmed job/grade assignment as per AskTED records, verified attendance at the corresponding grade-level Original Mathematics Achievement Academy, and completion of two half-day training sessions along with a twelve-hour online course.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 7:00 AM
Location: Online Course
Through hands-on activities focusing on 1st grade student expectations, this training is designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge of problem-solving and discourse. In this training, teachers will identify actions of a proficient problem solver and build knowledge and understanding of mathematical discussion that complement the use of a problem-solving heuristic. Additionally, teachers will build knowledge and understanding of formative assessment strategies that focus on making student thinking visible to the teacher and build knowledge and understanding of five practices that support mathematical discourse to strengthen student voice and agency with a problem-solving heuristic. This academy determines a $100 stipend eligibility by assessing the following criteria: a confirmed job/grade assignment as per AskTED records, verified attendance at the corresponding grade-level Original Mathematics Achievement Academy, and completion of two half-day training sessions along with a twelve-hour online course.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 6:00 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
For gifted students to demonstrate academic growth, they must be challenged, but what if they refuse to accept that challenge? Students may not realize the influence effort has on their success with difficult tasks. Participants will study various approaches for reinforcing effort and providing recognition to enhance students’ learning and encourage them to take educational risks. This course is based on Marzano’s nine instructional strategies. This workshop satisfies the state requirement for the annual G/T 6-hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 6:00 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 1 of 5) Grades K-12: In this online course, participants will learn about the cognitive, social, and emotional characteristics of gifted students through internet investigations, district information and practices, and online discussions. In addition, participants will gain an understanding of the laws outlined in the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students with a focus on the definition of giftedness and historical perspectives. This workshop meets the Texas state requirements for G/T basic training in nature and needs of gifted learners as outlined in the Texas State Plan. To receive a certificate, all work must be completed by the end date. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the Region 7 Districts /Charters, G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 1 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 6:00 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 2 of 5) Grades K-12: In this online course, participants will gain an understanding of how to implement Texas law and the State Board of Education rule concerning the assessment and identification of gifted and talented students as indicated in the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students. Participants will also learn about methods of assessment that help accurately identify the needs of the gifted students in a district. All work must be completed by the course end date to receive a certificate. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the Region 7 Districts /Charters, G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 2 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 10:00 PM
Location: Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront
Date: 6/5/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 10:00 PM
Location: Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront
Date: 6/6/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Hilton Dallas Rockwall Lakefront
Leadership Training
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Lindale ISD - Transportation Department
School Bus Driver Safety Re-Certification Training-- state-mandated program to provide 8 hours training to drivers every three years after the initial 20-hours. This training will provide drivers safety training in transporting students to and from school and school-sponsored trips. Fee: $75. Instructor will have a class manual for use during training.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Lesson planning is at the heart of being an effective teacher. Lesson plans are a step-by-step guide that provides a structure for essential learning. Writing an effective lesson plan that meets the needs of all students is a skill that takes time to perfect. Learn the components of an effective plan and how they work together to enhance student learning.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Rusk ISD - More than one campus
Participants will plan using TEKS Resource System. The workshop agenda will be set based on current district needs. This workshop allows participants to grow not only their planning capacity but also their ability to use TEKS RS documents. This workshop is for Rusk ISD only. To schedule this workshop, please contact Mary Jane Dean at mjdean@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar B/Cedar C
Join us for this interactive session where you will experience small-group literacy instruction in various grade levels and tiers. We will role-play teacher-student interactions using appropriate texts and/or skills-based strategies and activities. After a brief overview of Tier 1 vs. Tier 2 instruction and best practices, participants will rotate through grade-level and tiered small-group instruction, which will be based on mock data. The instruction will focus on grades 4-6.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elkhart ISD - Elkhart H S
In the 2024 school year, TEKS RS will welcome a NEW operating platform with improved user accessibility and features. Come to this session to learn how the system functions for an improved user and planning experience. After exploring the new platform, participants will use this new platform to create their 24-25 Pacing Calendar.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Alba-Golden ISD - Alba-Golden H S
Embark on a journey to transition seamlessly to the new K-12 Science TEKS. Delve into the updated standards, including the integration of science and engineering practices (SEPs) and recurring themes and concepts (RTCs). Together, we'll explore the rationale behind the changes and unpack their implications for classroom instruction. Get ready to elevate student learning outcomes by seamlessly transitioning and planning for high-quality K-12 science instruction. **This session is only for Alba Golden ISD. To schedule this session for your district contact Stacy Gwartney at sgwartney@esc7.net or Michele Stokes at mstokes@esc7.net
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
This course will certify and re-certify HS/EHS staff, teachers, and teaching assistants in CPR, First Aid, and AED. The training teaches rescuers to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies, including cardiac arrest and choking for adults, children, and infants. 1. Learners will gain the ability to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies, 2. The learner is going to be assessed by demonstration of skills. This training is for Region 7 ESC employees and Head Start/Early Head Start teaching staff ONLY.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
6
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Online Webinar
Join us in welcoming Liz Murray, a best-selling author and international speaker, as our virtual keynote speaker. Liz's incredible story, which was the subject of the three-time Emmy-nominated Lifetime TV movie "Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story", is both inspiring and motivational. Liz will share with us her journey from being homeless at the age of 15 to attending and graduating from Harvard University. She has since become an inspiration to audiences worldwide with her powerful speeches.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
81
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Unleash the power of Google in education! Join us for an interactive workshop where we dive into the world of Google tools and applications. Discover how Google can transform your teaching and learning experience. From Google Docs to Classroom basics, Drive to Gmail, we'll cover it all. Get ready to enhance your digital skills and harness the potential of Google for a more efficient and engaging educational journey.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Meal Service - Oak Room
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Regional meeting of the East Texas TASBO Affiliate
Max Participants:
150
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Before we dive into the new school year, let's polish up some of your writing gear! The workshop covers grade-level writing strategies for open-ended responses that promote high-level academic responses from students!
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Before we dive into the new school year, let's polish up some of your writing gear! The workshop covers grade-level writing strategies for open-ended responses that promote high-level academic responses from students!
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/5/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Lindale ISD - E J Moss Intermediate
Date: 6/6/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Lindale ISD - E J Moss Intermediate
Date: 6/7/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Lindale ISD - E J Moss Intermediate
School Bus Driver Safety Certification Training-- state-mandated program to provide 20 hours initial training to bus drivers. This training will provide driver safety training in transporting students to and from school and school-sponsored trips. Fee: $150.00. Instructor will have a class manual for use during training.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/5/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Carthage ISD - Bus Barn
Date: 6/6/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Carthage ISD - Bus Barn
Date: 6/7/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Carthage ISD - Bus Barn
School Bus Driver Safety Certification Training-- state-mandated program to provide 20 hours initial training to bus drivers. This training will provide driver safety training in transporting students to and from school and school-sponsored trips. Fee: $150.00. An instructor will have a class manual for use during training.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/5/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Routines, procedures, and strategies to provide a safe and effective classroom. The participant will understand the role of rules and procedures that play an effective part in the classroom and develop rules/procedures for implementation in their classroom.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/5/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, caregivers, teachers, & school staff how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. This course teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis & non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders, & eating disorders.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
8
Date: 6/5/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Rusk ISD - More than one campus
This session will focus on making math small group instruction meaningful. We will review the need for vertical alignment to make sure that students have access to concepts that grow over multiple grade levels. We will create small group lessons that highlight the use of manipulatives, models, and abstract representations so that students can develop meaningful connections and increase retention of conceptual understanding. This session is for Rusk ISD. If you would like to request this training or a similar training contact Sherry Morton (Secondary) or Heather Plaisance (Elementary) at the following email addresses: smorton@esc7.net or hplaisance@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/5/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Online Webinar
In today's diverse educational landscape, classrooms are increasingly filled with students who are emergent bilinguals – individuals who are in the process of acquiring proficiency in two or more languages. This workshop is designed to address the unique needs of emergent bilinguals, providing participants with essential strategies and insights to ensure that these students thrive academically and socially.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/5/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: EcoLand
Hop into the exciting world of EcoLand Teacher Certification, where adventure awaits our Head Start, Pre-K, ECSE, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 teachers! Join us for a “ribbit-ing” experience as we prepare you for the ultimate journey at EcoLand with your students. Our training is not just a requirement; it's a leap into a world of possibilities! During this lively session, you'll become a certified EcoLand expert, learning the ins and outs of the facility, getting the lowdown on enrollment details, and diving into interactive, hands-on activities that align seamlessly with Pre-K Guidelines and TEKS standards. But wait, there's more! Keeping your certification up to date is a breeze – simply join us for an annual visit with your class to maintain your EcoLand guru status. It's not just training; it's a perpetual adventure! Ready to make a splash in the world of education? Jump on board for EcoLand Teacher Certification – where learning and fun go hand-in-hand!
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/5/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elkhart ISD - Elkhart H S
With so many options for how to plan for instructional delivery, how does a teacher sort through all the materials to know what aligns with the TEKS? Resources within TEKS RS are essential to be able to plan for student instruction effectively and efficiently. Come explore, plan, and examine essential standards for units of instruction for 24-25 school year.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/5/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
Basic 30 Hour G/T Training (Day 1 of 5) Grades K-12: Participate in a hands-on investigation of the affective, cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and intuitive needs of gifted learners. Examine elements of gifted education program options, legal issues, and historical perspectives. This workshop does not count as a 6-hour update. The G/T 30 Hours / 5 Day Basics do not need to be taken in numerical order.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/5/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Discuss the latest developments in Reading Language Arts. This session will include best practice and updates on short constructed responses (SCR) and extended constructed responses (ECR). Look at the TEA released samples in detail and learn what TEA has said about them. How are SCRs and ECRs scored? What is best practice in teaching written responses to literature? Join these discussions and more!
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/5/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
In this session for K-12 counselors, we will take an in-depth look at grief. ASCA estimates that more than 5.6 million U.S. children are bereaved. More than 200,000 children have lost parents or caregivers to COVID-19 alone. One in 13 children will experience the death of a parent or caregiver by the age of 18. We will discuss the stages of grief and developmentally appropriate responses. We will work with various tools and resources to help grieving students, and we will discuss how to work appropriately with grieving students both individually and in groups.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/5/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Hollytree Country Club
This is a time for Special Education Directors to learn and collaborate as an attorney shares the latest hot topics and court cases relevant to special education at Hollytree Country Club.
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/5/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Date: 6/6/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Join Law-Related Education for a deeper look at the amendments to the U.S. Constitution and the way they have been interpreted throughout history. Scholar-led sessions will include historical and contemporary Supreme Court cases relevant to the amendments. Consultant-led sessions allow educators to discover engaging strategies to help learners explore the content. Participants will leave with practical strategies and resources to make learning come alive for all students in their classrooms. Lunch will be provided. This institute is open to all Region 7 districts and charters.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/5/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join us for a session that explores 3D animations in science where participants will get a chance to explore computational thinking using the powerful tool, GlowScript (VPython). In this hands-on session, attendees will first learn to decipher code before creating and evaluating their own simulation. The accuracy of the simulations will be put to the test through an actual hands-on investigation. Through discussions, participants will gain insights into the practical applications of 3D animations in scientific and engineering contexts.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/5/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Center ISD - Administration
District migrant contacts will understand the guidelines and procedures for the implementation of the MEP and PAC through information provided from the State MEP / PAC as well as the Office of Migratory Education (OME). We will introduce the Texas Service Delivery Plan, discuss the 7 areas of concern for migratory students, as well as review the TX-NGS usage with the new ECOE (electronic Certificate of Eligibility). Participants will network with community services in their area and discuss needs particular to migratory children. ****This workshop will be held at Center ISD****
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
8
Date: 6/5/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Completing the ESSA Consolidated Grant Application can seem daunting. However, the ESSA team is ready to guide you through the process. This session will cover current updates and changes to the 24-25 ESSA Consolidated Application in eGrants for Titles IA, IC, ID, IIA, IIIA, and IVA, PNP and USCO. Participants will learn how to complete the ESSA grant application as we walk through the application page by page. The ESSA team will be available to answer any questions that you may have.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
5
Date: 6/5/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Cedar Room B
*This is a Beginner Level Course* Calling all educators! Are you ready to take your teaching materials to the next level? Join us for "Photoshop for Beginners", a beginner-level workshop designed to introduce you to the magical world of Photoshop. In this hands-on course, you'll learn the fundamental tools and techniques needed to create captivating visuals for your classroom. From basic photo editing to designing eye-catching graphics, we'll guide you through the step-by-step process of unleashing your creativity with Photoshop. Whether you're a tech-savvy teacher or just starting your digital journey, this workshop will empower you to transform your teaching materials and engage your students like never before. Get ready to unlock your artistic potential and become a Photoshop pro in no time!
Max Participants:
48
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/5/2024
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Webinar
In today's diverse educational landscape, classrooms are increasingly filled with students who are emergent bilinguals – individuals who are in the process of acquiring proficiency in two or more languages. This workshop is designed to address the unique needs of emergent bilinguals, providing participants with essential strategies and insights to ensure that these students thrive academically and socially.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/5/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Let your money do the talking as you work on your 24-25 ESSA Consolidated Grant Application. Bring your budgets, binders, plans, and other working documents, and take advantage of access to the ESSA Specialists from Federal Programs. This will be a hands-on session with time for you to input your information on the grant application.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
5
Date: 6/6/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join us as we explore learning in outdoor environments. This training will highlight various resources and activities that promote and connect outdoor learning with students' natural curiosity, extend classroom lessons, and enrich the social-emotional development, health, and well-being of our Head Start students. Be prepared to immerse yourself in learning experiences that are sure to captivate young learners. As part of this workshop, we will go on a field trip to visit Synergy Park which is located just a short drive from Region 7 ESC. Participants will explore activities that align with the new PreK Guidelines and the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework. Participants will actively participate in learning opportunities and leave with the tools needed to implement learning by taking the Head Start classroom outdoors.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/6/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: EcoLand
Hop into the exciting world of EcoLand Teacher Certification, where adventure awaits our Head Start, Pre-K, ECSE, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 teachers! Join us for a “ribbit-ing” experience as we prepare you for the ultimate journey at EcoLand with your students. Our training is not just a requirement; it's a leap into a world of possibilities! During this lively session, you'll become a certified EcoLand expert, learning the ins and outs of the facility, getting the lowdown on enrollment details, and diving into interactive, hands-on activities that align seamlessly with Pre-K Guidelines and TEKS standards. But wait, there's more! Keeping your certification up to date is a breeze – simply join us for an annual visit with your class to maintain your EcoLand guru status. It's not just training; it's a perpetual adventure! Ready to make a splash in the world of education? Jump on board for EcoLand Teacher Certification – where learning and fun go hand-in-hand!
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/6/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Collaborate*
Good data is fundamental to instruction, but which data should we use and how should it influence our instruction? By using quality data we can design and implement instructional strategies that are tailored to the specific learning needs and gaps of individual students. This session delves into the dynamic interplay between data and teaching practices, offering insights into individualized learning paths, real-time feedback, formative assessments, progress tracking, data analysis for instructional improvement, and personalized interventions. Whether you're a seasoned educator or new to data-driven practices, this workshop equips you with practical strategies to tailor instruction, make informed decisions, and empower students to reach their full potential.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/6/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Aspen Room
In the 2024 school year, TEKS RS will welcome a NEW operating platform with improved user accessibility and features. Come to this session to learn how the system functions for an improved user and planning experience. After exploring the new platform, participants will use this new platform to create their 24-25 Pacing Calendar.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/6/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Rusk ISD - Rusk H S
Embark on a journey to transition seamlessly to the new K-12 Science TEKS. Delve into the updated standards, including the integration of science and engineering practices (SEPs) and recurring themes and concepts (RTCs). Together, we'll explore the rationale behind the changes and unpack their implications for classroom instruction. Get ready to elevate student learning outcomes by seamlessly transitioning and planning for high-quality K-12 science instruction. **This session is only for Rusk ISD. To schedule this session for your district contact Stacy Gwartney at sgwartney@esc7.net
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/6/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Rusk ISD - Administration
Embark on a journey to transition seamlessly to the new K-12 Science TEKS. Delve into the updated standards, including the integration of science and engineering practices (SEPs) and recurring themes and concepts (RTCs). Together, we'll explore the rationale behind the changes and unpack their implications for classroom instruction. Get ready to elevate student learning outcomes by seamlessly transitioning and planning for high-quality K-12 science instruction. **This session is only for Rusk ISD. To schedule this session for your district contact Michele Stokes mstokes@esc7.net
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/6/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Marshall ISD - Marshall J H
In this workshop, participants will receive information about what trauma is, trauma statistics, and how trauma can present in children. Additionally, they will learn about the neurobiology of trauma, self-regulation techniques, and tips and strategies that school staff can utilize to become more trauma-informed. This is an in-district workshop for Marshall ISD only.
Max Participants:
250
Min Participants:
4
Date: 6/6/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Innovate*
Participants will receive training on the TX CAN (Texas Complex Access Network) Rubric of Effective Practices in relation to T-TESS. These evidence-based practices include classroom structure, visual supports, positive behavior strategies, instruction, lesson planning, IEP goal writing, communication, and assessment.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/6/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
HB 2186 mandates suicide prevention training for educators in Texas. AS+K? Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training meets the mandates set forth in legislation and teaches valuable strategies for helping those who may be in need of help when experiencing suicidal ideation.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
6
Date: 6/6/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Have you asked yourself, how can I get the most out of my students? How can I use student interests to communicate the math and build mastery? Let's work together to build a concrete, pictorial (representational), and abstract (CPA) learning sequence for our student expectations utilizing football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball, and softball. Creating activities that utilize sports allows students to apply and make connections. Participants will have time to utilize what they learned and create powerful activities to use immediately in the classroom.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/6/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop that combines the magic of literature with the power of mathematics to nurture critical thinking skills in elementary students. By examining literature though a math lens, we will uncover hidden mathematical connections and challenge participants to think critically about math in new and exciting ways. Explore how picture books can be used to promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills through mathematical inquiry and investigation and how math integration can enhance the comprehension of literature including story structure, character development, and themes. This workshop is ideal for K-5 educators who want to enrich their students' learning experiences and promote interdisciplinary connections. Bring your favorite literature pieces to share and explore how this approach can guide students to develop a deeper understanding of both math concepts and the art of thinking critically. This workshop satisfies the state requirement for the annual G/T 6-hour update.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/6/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Did you know that campus allocations should be determined before the ESSA Consolidated Grant Application is submitted? Did you know that all of the Title I, A funds that are not reserved at the LEA level are to be allocated to campuses? Did you know that the campus allocation must also align to the general ledger? Join us as we embark on a transformative journey to help you navigate the world of Title I, Part A Campus Allocations.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
8
Date: 6/6/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
This webinar will cover the checklist with steps necessary to process Service Records in the ASCENDER Business product.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/6/2024
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Welcome to a workshop that puts the spotlight on personalized learning, where education becomes a uniquely tailored journey for each student. In this transformative session, delve into the art and science of crafting personalized learning experiences that resonate with individual needs, preferences, and strengths. Explore innovative strategies for creating flexible learning paths, leveraging technology for adaptive instruction, and fostering student agency. From personalized assessments to differentiated content delivery, this workshop equips educators with the tools to revolutionize their teaching approach and create an inclusive, student-centric learning environment. Join us on this journey to unleash the full potential of personalized learning and redefine the future of education!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/6/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Lufkin ISD - Transportation Dept
Date: 6/7/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Lufkin ISD - Transportation Dept
Date: 6/8/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Lufkin ISD - Transportation Dept
School Bus Driver Safety Certification Training-- state-mandated program to provide 20 hours initial training to bus drivers. This training will provide driver safety training in transporting students to and from school and school-sponsored trips. Fee: $150.00. Instructor will have a class manual for use during training.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/7/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Based on the work of Dr. Carol Dweck, we will explore the idea of a growth mindset and research-based ideas on how teachers can effectively motivate students to believe that focus and effort can help lead to success in learning.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/7/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate*
Having a toolkit of elementary reading comprehension strategies is such an important part of understanding and interpreting what we read. As a result, it’s important that we explicitly teach reading comprehension strategies to our students and provide them with a wealth of practice opportunities. Learn all about teaching elementary reading comprehension strategies below!
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/7/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Welcome to "Bridging EB Brilliance in G/T," an illuminating workshop designed to empower educators who serve the unique needs of gifted and talented (G/T) students navigating the complexities of language acquisition. In this 6-hour immersion, we'll explore strategies, insights, and best practices to bridge the gap between giftedness and bilingualism, ensuring that every exceptional mind shines. Join us for a day of learning, reflection, and collaboration as we bridge the worlds of gifted education and emergent bilingualism. "Bridging Brilliance" aims to equip you with the knowledge, strategies, and resources needed to nurture the unique talents of your gifted, emergent bilingual students. Together, we'll ensure that no exceptional mind is left behind.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/7/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Marshall ISD - Marshall J H
In this workshop, participants will receive information about what trauma is, trauma statistics, and how trauma can present in children. Additionally, they will learn about the neurobiology of trauma, self-regulation techniques, and tips and strategies that school staff can utilize to become more trauma-informed. This is an in-district workshop for Marshall ISD only.
Max Participants:
250
Min Participants:
4
Date: 6/7/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 10:20 AM
Location: Marshall ISD - Marshall J H
Participants will learn the characteristics of students identified with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how these characteristics might manifest into behaviors that inhibit learning. Research-based strategies will be provided for appropriate social, communication, and behavioral interventions, resulting in increased academic performance and positive student outcomes. This session is primarily for Marshall ISD.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/7/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Do you struggle with making sense of your literacy block schedule? How does it all fit in? In this session, we will connect decodable readers with the Science of Teaching Reading, identify when and how decodable readers should be used, where comprehension fits in, and how to effectively integrate a variety of texts. We will also explore and discuss current district literacy resources and how they fit into the literacy block and intervention tiers, including a special emphasis on small-group instruction. Participants will need to bring a current (or anticipated) daily schedule and a laptop or device.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/7/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
In this session, participants will learn practical ways to utilize restorative practices to teach resilience skills. They will explore different factors that contribute to resilience such as conflict resolution skills, common language, and restorative circles. Each participant will receive a workbook packed with strategies that can be implemented to help students build self-regulation skills.
Max Participants:
115
Min Participants:
40
Date: 6/7/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Course
Join the TEA Emergent Bilingual Division as they provide program updates and support to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for the 2023-24 school year.
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/7/2024
Start Time: 9:30 AM
End Time: 3:45 PM
Location: Marshall ISD - Marshall H S
The session is a customized district request. It will focus on the specific learning needs of the school. Teachers will explore and practice using Desmos activities aligned with the grade level. Student Expectations The workshop is for Marshall ISD math teachers.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/7/2024
Start Time: 10:30 AM
End Time: 12:20 PM
Location: Marshall ISD - Marshall J H
Participants will learn the characteristics of students identified with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how these characteristics might manifest into behaviors that inhibit learning. Research-based strategies will be provided for appropriate social, communication, and behavioral interventions, resulting in increased academic performance and positive student outcomes. This session is primarily for Marshall ISD.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/7/2024
Start Time: 1:45 PM
End Time: 3:35 PM
Location: Marshall ISD - Marshall J H
Participants will learn the characteristics of students identified with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how these characteristics might manifest into behaviors that inhibit learning. Research-based strategies will be provided for appropriate social, communication, and behavioral interventions, resulting in increased academic performance and positive student outcomes. This session is primarily for Marshall ISD.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Wills Point ISD Transportation Dept
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Wills Point ISD Transportation Dept
Date: 6/12/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Wills Point ISD Transportation Dept
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Wills Point ISD Transportation Dept
School Bus Driver Safety Certification Training-- state-mandated program to provide 20 hours initial training to bus drivers. This training will provide driver safety training in transporting students to and from school and school-sponsored trips. Fee: $150.00. An instructor will have a class manual for use during training.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Tyler ISD - Transportation Office
School Bus Driver Safety Re-Certification Training-- state-mandated program to provide 8 hours training to drivers every three years after the initial 20-hours. This training will provide drivers safety training in transporting students to and from school and school-sponsored trips. Fee: $75. Instructor will have a class manual for use during training.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Join us as we learn how to adapt toys to make them switch accessible for students with complex access needs, including visual impairments. Switch-adapted toys can improve hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and cause and effect, thus increasing independence and self-determination. We will also explore assistive technology strategies to help students with significant cognitive disabilities with differentiated instruction and social communication. Participants will adapt materials to utilize with students in their classrooms.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar Room B
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar Room B
THIS LEADER TRAINING REQUIRES A CUSTOMIZED SERVICE AGREEMENT PRIOR TO REGISTRATION- In this two-day session, campus leadership teams will learn how to help their teachers find more time in the day. How, you ask? Simple - by spending less time teaching their students what they already know and more time on what their students need. Campus leaders will also lock in answers to the following questions: How do I know my students are learning? If they aren’t, what do I do? In this hands-on, minds-on session, leaders will engage with an easy-to-replicate data protocol developed by Paul Bambrick-Santoyo. Participants will receive copies of both Driven by Data 2.0 and Leverage Leadership 2.0 to facilitate deeper D.D.I. implementation within their districts. Teams will receive monthly implementation support and coaching after their initial face-to-face engagement. Leadership teams should include a team of three (principal manager, principal, and another campus leader.)
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
3
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Date: 6/12/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Through hands-on activities focusing on grade 4 student expectations for whole number operations and fraction concepts, these trainings are designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge of mathematics concepts and procedures; improve overall mathematics instruction; and lead to student success on statewide assessments and post-secondary readiness. In the Mathematics Achievement Academy for grade 4, participants will examine the grade 4 TEKS based on learning progressions and critical checkpoints for understanding, experience classroom-ready activities, including formative assessment and follow-up activities that account for learner variability, and build a toolkit of strategies and key questions through analysis of activities for all students. We will also investigate how to help students with disabilities, learners who seek to be bilingual and biliterate, students struggling to learn mathematics, and learners identified for gifted services. Seating is limited, and priority will be given to teachers who have not previously attended a Math Academy. Participants must attend all three consecutive dates.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar Room C
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar Room C
**Participants will be registered after Region 7 receives a signed Customized Service Agreement naming all leaders engaging in training** Schoolwide culture is not formed by motivational speeches or statements of values on the wall. It is formed by the repeated practice of good habits, beginning with a vision of what a positive, inclusive culture looks like minute-by-minute. Leaders of schools with strong student culture don’t achieve it through sheer force of personality. They develop a vision for each part of the school day, and then bring their vision to life by building systems that enable teachers, students, and anyone else on their campus to know what they should be doing and when at all parts of the day with a high level of detail. They lead with their consistency and by modeling for staff how to maintain emotional constancy and reset expectations when procedures break down. TIL Schoolwide Culture Routines is based on the work of Paul Bambrick-Santoyo in Leverage Leadership 2.0 as well as research behind inclusive, community-minded schools. Schoolwide Culture Routines trains leaders to develop their cultural vision and the systems and routines to bring that vision to reality, monitor it throughout the year, and how to intervene when necessary to ensure it stays strong.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
3
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: EcoLand
Hop into the exciting world of EcoLand Teacher Certification, where adventure awaits our Head Start, Pre-K, ECSE, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 teachers! Join us for a “ribbit-ing” experience as we prepare you for the ultimate journey at EcoLand with your students. Our training is not just a requirement; it's a leap into a world of possibilities! During this lively session, you'll become a certified EcoLand expert, learning the ins and outs of the facility, getting the lowdown on enrollment details, and diving into interactive, hands-on activities that align seamlessly with Pre-K Guidelines and TEKS standards. But wait, there's more! Keeping your certification up to date is a breeze – simply join us for an annual visit with your class to maintain your EcoLand guru status. It's not just training; it's a perpetual adventure! Ready to make a splash in the world of education? Jump on board for EcoLand Teacher Certification – where learning and fun go hand-in-hand!
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Basic 30 Hour G/T Training (Day 2 of 5) Grades K-12: Examine multiple options in assessment methods to help localize the process for identifying gifted learners in your district. This workshop does not count as a 6-hour update. The G/T 30 Hours / 5 Day Basics do not need to be taken in numerical order.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Join us for an interactive workshop designed to elevate student writing through the art of revision and editing, including Writing Short Constructed Responses (Revision). Whether your students are seasoned writers or struggling writers this session will provide valuable insights and practical techniques to polish their work to its finest form. This hands-on workshop includes interactive exercises, group discussions, and live demonstrations.
Max Participants:
55
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Malakoff ISD - More than one campus
In the 2024 school year, TEKS RS will welcome a NEW operating platform with improved user accessibility and features. Come to this session to learn how the system functions for an improved user and planning experience. After exploring the new platform, participants will use this new platform to create their 24-25 Pacing Calendar.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Marshall ISD - Administration
Teachers who teach struggling readers will love these evidence-based practices! Join me as I present a "family" of explicit approaches to reading instruction, providing the research base, practical guidelines, and excellent exercises that will promote transfer and learning. This workshop is about the science of reading instruction.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Chapter 5 of the Dyslexia Handbook requires committees to determine appropriate research-based intervention for students identified with Dysgraphia. In this training, we will work toward building a dysgraphia intervention program that includes the required instructional elements: handwriting, spelling, and written expression.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
In this workshop, participants will receive information about topics in mental health that include anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicide, and substance use. Additionally, they will learn about the neurobiology of trauma and anxiety, self-regulation techniques, and tips and strategies that school staff can use to recognize mental health struggles and support students experiencing mental health struggles.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
4
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
As Texas educators dive into the ELAR standards, librarians are ready to support them by sharing relevant resources including genre-specific text, multimodal text, videos and podcasts to support listening, reader’s theater scripts to support drama and performance standards, as well as TEKS aligned articles, images, charts, and eBooks found in digital content like TexQuest! Attendees will discover where to find specific ELAR resources within TexQuest that support the newer ELAR standards and learn how to easily share resources with students/staff/parents via learning management system integrations, Google/Microsoft, or permalinks. Session activities will focus on connections between curriculum, classroom instruction, and TexQuest digital resources.
Max Participants:
298
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Innovate*
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Meal Service - Maintenance Hall
Energize your Read Aloud; Strategies for Effective Read Alouds In this training we will focus on read alouds and why they are an important part of your day. Teacher read-alouds demonstrate the power of stories. By showing students the ways that involvement with text engages us, we give them energy for learning how reading works.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Join us for an engaging session where we dive deep into Google Classroom, the ultimate digital classroom tool. we'll discuss practical insights, time-saving hacks, and creative strategies to make your Google Classroom experience more effective and enjoyable. Whether you're a tech-savvy teacher or just getting started, this workshop will help you master the art of online teaching. Let's explore the digital world of education together!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Hudson ISD - Administration
Join us for a workshop covering report writing, from evaluation to recommendations. This workshop will address the legal components of writing comprehensive evaluation reports. We will begin by reviewing the necessary components of effective planning, including gathering your team, identifying the suspected area(s) of disability, and developing your assessment plan. This workshop is for Hudson, Lufkin, and Central ISD staff.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Marshall ISD - Transportation Department
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Marshall ISD - Transportation Department
Date: 6/12/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Marshall ISD - Transportation Department
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Marshall ISD - Transportation Department
School Bus Driver Safety Certification Training-- state-mandated program to provide 20 hours initial training to bus drivers. This training will provide driver safety training in transporting students to and from school and school-sponsored trips. Fee: $150.00. An instructor will have a class manual for use during training.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Innovate*
Based on the Nancy Motley publication from Seidlitz Education, "Small Moves, Big Gains" This training offers educators a straightforward path toward increasing student outcomes. The small moves in this training are brief, actionable, and require little to no preparation. Each one is a high-yield strategy that benefits all types of learners and can be applied across content areas. "Small Moves, Big Gains" gives practical steps for turning the moves into automatic habits – showing teachers how to do them, why they are significant, and possible variations. Each participant will receive a copy of the book.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Malakoff ISD - More than one campus
With so many options for how to plan for instructional delivery, how does a teacher sort through all the materials to know what aligns with the TEKS? Resources within TEKS RS are essential to be able to plan for student instruction effectively and efficiently. Come explore, plan, and examine essential standards for units of instruction for 24-25 school year.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Marshall ISD - Administration
Join us as we look at research-based insights and advice about selecting words and systematically presenting them to learners. Teachers will delight in nurturing a language-rich classroom where students revel in language, read better and deeper, speak effectively, and write with purpose and clarity. We will have fun discussing ways to develop vocabulary!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
During this session, a variety of topics will be discussed to help create an understanding of the expectations and challenges faced by school nurses within our region. Current information will be shared about all facets of school nurse responsibilities. You will also have the opportunity to share the positive differences you are making within your district and collaborate in small groups. This workshop is for members of the Nurse's coop only. A working lunch will be provided.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
In this workshop, participants will gain knowledge of current graduation requirements as defined by Chapter 74 of the education code in the State of Texas. Participants will also gain knowledge of CTE Programs of Study, new Industry-Based Certification guidelines, and CCMR for Accountability.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
In this workshop, we will discover how technology can remove barriers to student participation in reading and writing activities. Bring your device(s) and explore web-based tools, iPad applications, and built-in accessibility features that will help all students access, engage, and express their learning.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Are you wondering how to optimize class time and ensure that your students are not only learning, but also retaining the material? In this math workshop, we'll collaborate to explore the use of various tools, including visual aids, manipulatives, and real-world examples, to help students comprehend and retain mathematical concepts. By incorporating these multiple representations into your lesson plans, you can create a more engaging learning environment where students can connect math to their everyday lives. This workshop will equip you with the skills to create impactful lessons that you can immediately implement in your classroom.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Presented by Teaching American History: The leadership and political possibilities that the position of first lady held were unanticipated by the constitutional convention that created the presidency. Nevertheless, from Martha Washington to Jill Biden, first ladies have been political strategists, formal hostesses, advisors, political surrogates, campaigners, and activists. We will examine how the first ladies grappled with the demands of being first lady and exercising her influence in her own right. Attendees will receive reading materials before the workshop. 8 CPE hours are earned for this workshop. 2 to 3 hours of reading before arrival at the workshop and 5 hours of attendance. All attendees of this free professional development will receive lunch, a letter of attendance as well as paper and digital copies of the reader. This workshop is open to all Region 7 districts and charters.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Join us and learn how TexQuest digital resources help all learners make connections to the world around them. Trainers from Britannica and TeachingBooks will present.
Max Participants:
298
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Maple Room
Join us for a workshop that will cover report writing from evaluation to recommendations. This workshop will address the legal components of writing comprehensive evaluation reports. We will begin by reviewing the necessary components of effective planning, including gathering your team, identifying the suspected area(s) of disability, and developing your assessment plan.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT have opened exciting new possibilities for supporting student writing and creativity in the classroom. However, concerns about plagiarism and cheating are valid. In this hands-on workshop, we will explore strategies for utilizing AI as a teaching aid while fostering academic integrity. Key topics include: - Addressing challenges around AI, plagiarism, and cheating - Establishing clear policies and expectations around proper AI use - Using AI to generate writing prompts and source material to spark ideas - Having students critically analyze AI-generated text to improve their writing skills - Using AI feedback to help students catch grammar/style issues in early drafts - Discussing ethical issues surrounding attribution and creativity with AI In this workshop, you'll leave with concrete lesson plans and policies to implement AI as a useful tool – not a shortcut – on writing assignments. With thoughtful integration, AI can enhance writing instruction and create teachable moments around academic ethics. Participants will have opportunities to try out prompts and strategies in small groups. Let's work together to realize the promise of AI to authentically enhance writing skills and creativity.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Cedar Room A*
This meeting will be held to discuss Transportation reports, training and questions regarding Transportation.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: San Augustine ISD - San Augustine H S
Provide district and campus staff an overview of creating/revising the Campus Improvement Plans and District Improvement Plan including required components and funding. The focus will be on CIPs in the morning and the DIP in the afternoon. This is for San Augustine staff only.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
8
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate*
Based on the Bill Perryman and John Seidlitz publication from Seidlitz Education, "7 Steps to a Language-Rich, Interactive Classroom" This training offers educators an easy step-by-step model to ensure that daily instruction is differentiated for all learners. But let's be honest -- our students are not always concerned with differentiation, but they love an exciting and safe environment. Topics will include how to blend the what with the how of teaching today's learners! Each participant will receive a copy of the book. *PLEASE NOTE: Participation in "Teacher Habits to Increase Student Outcomes" is a prerequisite to this workshop.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/12/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
This session will explore where technology is explicitly stated and inferred in the four domains of T-TESS. Practical ideas, tech tools, and apps for moving to the left of the rubric will be discussed. Resources discovered can transform a classroom into student-centered, engaged learning.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/12/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Presented by Teaching American History: This seminar will examine the ideas, actions, and legacy of key Progressive Era reformers and the ideas and impact of the Progressive Era in general. The program will be based on a selection of primary source readings, provided in advance to all registrants, and will be conducted seminar-style, with all attendees taking part in the discussion. Attendees will receive reading materials before the workshop. 8 CPE hours are earned for this workshop. 2 to 3 hours of reading before arrival at the workshop and 5 hours of attendance. All attendees of this free professional development will receive lunch, a letter of attendance as well as paper and digital copies of the reader. This workshop is open to all Region 7 districts and charters.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/12/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Spelling is an essential skill for primary school children to learn. Not only does it help them become better readers and writers, but it also boosts their confidence, expands their vocabulary, and helps them develop concentration skills. Research shows that learning to spell and learning to read rely on much of the same underlying knowledge. Learn more about the relationships between letters and sounds and how a proper understanding of spelling mechanics can lead to improved reading.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/12/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Pine Room*
This training is designed for district and campus personnel whose campuses received the 24-26 ESF Focused Support Grant. District and campus leadership teams will learn how the Effective Schools Framework (ESF) provides a clear vision for what districts and schools across the state do to ensure an excellent education for all Texas students. Additionally, leadership teams will learn how the ESF supports school and district continuous improvement efforts by providing the basis for the ESF diagnostic process and the foundation for the alignment of resources and supports to the needs of each school. As participants study the ESF framework and its 5 Levers, they will unpack how Effective Instruction, Strategic Staffing, and High-Quality Instructional Materials are all supported and leveraged by systems of Strong School Leadership and Planning.
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/12/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: SSA - Arp-Troup SSA
The focus of this 2-day workshop is developing present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) development based on student data, drafting annual goals (educational and/or functional) and objectives (if appropriate), and collecting data for reporting progress. Participants will understand the importance of these components and how their alignment results in an appropriate and ambitious individualized education program for students receiving special education and related services. The intended audience for this training is special education teachers, related service providers, and any other professional staff responsible for drafting a student’s IEP, including present levels of academic achievement and functional performance and measurable annual goals. This training was created by the Child Find, Evaluation, and ARD Support Statewide Technical Assistance Network in collaboration with the Texas Education Agency. This is Day 1 of a 2-day workshop. Day 2 is on 6/13/2023. Participants enrolled for Day 1 will automatically be registered for Day 2. This workshop is for Arp/Troup SSA staff.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/12/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Welcome to TEKS Trek: Navigating 3-D Science Instruction! Join our community of TEKS Explorers in this engaging workshop series designed to enhance science classrooms. Dive deep into the latest Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and discover how to seamlessly integrate 3-D instruction into every lesson. This hands-on training series covers science essentials which include phenomena, claims, evidence and reasoning (CER), engineer design challenges, inquiry, graphic organizer, and formative assessment. Connect with fellow TEKS Explorers, share valuable resources, and build a supportive network for ongoing professional growth. Embark on this journey with us, where teaching excellence meets exploration! This is part 1 of a 4 part Middle School series. Part 1 is focused on MATTER and ENERGY.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
PFA is a state-approved training for those who will assist with the re-entry of students after a crisis. PFA is an initial disaster response intervention with the goal to promote safety, stabilize survivors of disasters and connect individuals to help and resources. PFA is delivered to affected individuals by mental health professionals and other first responders. The purpose of PFA is to assess the immediate concerns and needs of an individual in the aftermath of a disaster, and not to provide on-site therapy.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Another year down and another Template to finalize. Join Dr. Michael Davis and Daniela Sanders as they assist you with finalizing your 2023-2024 Template and targeting items that may need adjusting for the 2024-2025 school year.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Course
Discover your Gale resources that support elementary education and explore features that include text-to-speech, translations, Google/Microsoft integration and searches by content and Lexile level! In this webinar, you will: Learn how Gale’s rich multimedia content can meet the needs of all your students and teachers Interact with the resources with hands-on activities Have the opportunity to ask questions Share how you’ll incorporate what you’ve learned into the classroom Bring a lesson plan or project that you’ll be working on this year, and walk away with strategies to enhance instruction!
Max Participants:
298
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Innovate*
Utilizing the new pre-k guidelines in math and exploring ways to incorporate strategies and fun activities that support math throughout the day!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
All Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in the state will participate in a cyclical review of their special education program every six years, including a dyslexia program review. Cyclical reviews are intended to provide a comprehensive analysis of the LEA’s special education program, including a review of the LEA’s special education policies and practices. The purpose of the dyslexia monitoring process is to ensure LEA compliance with federal and state dyslexia requirements through a review of LEA procedures and artifacts of implementation. The goal of this session is to provide an opportunity for collaboration across Region VII regarding activities, tools, and tips to prepare for cyclical monitoring. If your LEA is scheduled for a cyclical review in the 24-25 school year, please join us. Anyone is welcome to attend, even if your LEA has completed their cyclical review. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email and professional development records.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
***This is an Advanced course*** Are you an educator looking to elevate your design skills and create visually stunning teaching materials? Join us for "Mastering the Art: Advanced Photoshop Techniques for Educators," a workshop designed to take your Photoshop expertise to new heights. In this immersive course, we'll dive deep into the advanced features and techniques of Photoshop, empowering you to create professional-grade visuals that will captivate and inspire your students. From advanced photo manipulation to intricate graphic design, we'll explore the tools and workflows that will help you unleash your creativity like never before. Get ready to master the art of Photoshop and revolutionize your classroom!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
So, how can we help the students learn rather than teach them? How can you make instruction more student-centered and get your students to progress? Come and get some great strategies and create activities to implement immediately. Would you please bring a device so you can bookmark websites and references?
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate*
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Maple Room
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Date: 6/14/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 6/14/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Date: 6/14/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Date: 6/14/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Date: 6/14/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Date: 6/14/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Innovate*
Date: 6/14/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Date: 6/14/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Date: 6/14/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 6/14/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
Date: 6/14/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Date: 6/14/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Early Childhood Conference 2024: Camp Early Childhood. Join us for the 3rd annual Region 7 Early Childhood conference. Conference hours will count toward your House Bill 3 ECDS professional development requirements. If you are interested in presenting, please contact the Early Childhood team by the end of February. Presenters will be selected in March.
Max Participants:
250
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Are you preparing to become ESL certified? Join us for an interactive full-day session where we will explore the foundations and framework of ESL instruction. We will take several practice quizzes and become familiar with the ESL TExES 154 Exam format. Everyone will receive access to a study guide and a variety of online resources for further practice. Come away feeling prepared, confident, and ready to ace the test!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
This course will certify and re-certify HS/EHS staff, teachers, and teaching assistants in CPR, First Aid, and AED. The training teaches rescuers to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies, including cardiac arrest and choking for adults, children, and infants. 1. Learners will gain the ability to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies, 2. The learner is going to be assessed by demonstration of skills. This training is for Region 7 ESC employees and Head Start/Early Head Start teaching staff ONLY.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Course
Discover your Gale resources that support middle school education, and explore features that include TEKS alignment, text-to-speech, translations, Google/Microsoft integration and advanced searches by content and Lexile level! In this webinar, you will: Learn how Gale’s rich multimedia content can meet the needs of all your students and teachers Interact with the resources with hands-on activities Have the opportunity to ask questions Share how you’ll incorporate what you’ve learned into the classroom Bring a lesson plan or project that you’ll be working on this year, and walk away with strategies to enhance instruction!
Max Participants:
298
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Online Webinar
With the introduction of the required J-4 scheduled in the annual financial report (AFR), districts now have to indicate whether they have written procedures for their SCE and Bilingual/ESL programs. Ensuring these procedures are in place and in practice requires collaboration between the program and fiscal staff. This virtual session will highlight the essential fiscal and programmatic components of the SCE and ESL/Bilingual programs. It will be most effective if both program and business staff responsible for these two programs attend.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
4
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Online Webinar
Introducing our esteemed virtual keynote speaker, April Castillo, a renowned actor and author. April's captivating narrative delves into her remarkable journey of conquering adversity, showcasing her ability to transform setbacks into victories. Widely recognized for her portrayal of "Eva" in "The Freedom Writers," April has graced the screens of various television shows, leaving an indelible mark on audiences worldwide. Tune in to hear April's inspiring account of resilience and determination as she shares how she embraced survival and propelled forward amidst life's trials.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
60
Date: 6/14/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
This workshop is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of special education. Participants will learn the fundamentals of special education including their role in the ARD process, qualifying disabilities, and accommodations/modifications.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/14/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
This presentation will familiarize SLPs with the basics of gestalt language processing while also considering the role that Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) plays for these individuals. We will also consider how to coach and support AAC stakeholders to build healthy habits so they can confidently implement AAC beyond the therapy session and integrate strategies into the classroom curriculum. This session will also address cultural and linguistic aspects of learning differences, provide ideas for adaptations to accommodate specific disabilities, as well as meet student needs in inclusive settings. This session will satisfy the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education, Training, Service Delivery, and Public Policy – 7030 (DEI) requirements for the maintenance of ASHA certification. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar from their district. Workshop materials and an access code for entering the webinar will be provided prior to the scheduled date. Course certificates and certificate links within your staff development records will be available 10 days after the course end date and the posting of credit hours. TSHA credit will be offered.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/14/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Course
Discover your Gale resources that support high school education, and explore features that include TEKS alignment, text-to-speech, translations, Google/Microsoft integration and advanced searches by content and Lexile level! In this webinar, you will: Learn how Gale’s rich multimedia content can meet the needs of all your students and teachers Interact with the resources with hands-on activities Have the opportunity to ask questions Share how you’ll incorporate what you’ve learned into the classroom Bring a lesson plan or project that you’ll be working on this year, and walk away with strategies to enhance instruction!
Max Participants:
298
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/14/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Children of all abilities are welcome in your classroom, and you work hard to facilitate learning in a way that meets the needs of every child. However, teachers are frequently challenged when it comes to engaging children who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This session will offer strategies that participants can use to meet the individual needs of students while engaging and facilitating learning for children with ASD. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Are your students in need of self-regulation skills? Join us for the virtual PAX Good Behavior Game Initial training. You will learn the evidence-based intervention and strategies to support the behavior and learning of the young people in your school and classroom. You will also receive all the steps and materials necessary to begin implementing these proven strategies the very next day. ***You will also need to register with PAX for this virtual training. Please see the special instructions in your Region 7 registration email.***
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
17
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Today’s classrooms can be hectic, loud, and overstimulating; especially in early childhood. Join us as we unlock the secrets to creating a calm classroom. Relationships, positive mental health, and self-regulation are the KEY. Have fun learning about the importance of self-care, self-regulation, and positive relationships. With the Key to The Calm, you will walk away with strategies, resources, and the knowledge to provide your students with the essential skills to learn.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Palestine ISD - Palestine H S
Date: 6/18/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Palestine ISD - Palestine H S
Date: 6/19/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Palestine ISD - Palestine H S
School Bus Driver Safety Certification Training-- state-mandated program to provide 20 hours initial training to bus drivers. This training will provide driver safety training in transporting students to and from school and school-sponsored trips. Fee: $150.00. Instructor will have a class manual for use during training.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Online Webinar
We need our students to grow individually, but how do we get it all done? We will explore evidence-based practices for instruction, intervention, and automaticity of basic/essential skills in mathematics. When routines and procedures are carefully taught, modeled, and established in the classroom, children know what's expected of them and how to do certain things on their own. Having these predictable patterns in place allows teachers to spend more time on meaningful instruction. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email.
Max Participants:
298
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Online Webinar
Ideally, an accommodation plan should remove barriers that interfere with student learning and/or demonstration of learning. In this workshop, participants will learn how to avoid one-size-fits-all accommodations and how to most effectively contribute to the Section 504 or ARD Committee's development of an individualized accommodation plan. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email.
Max Participants:
298
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, caregivers, teachers, & school staff how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. This course teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis & non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders, & eating disorders.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
8
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Maple Room
Through hands-on activities focusing on 2nd-grade student expectations. this training is designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge of problem-solving and discourse. In this training, teachers will identify the actions of a proficient problem solver and build knowledge and understanding of mathematical discussion that complement the use of a problem-solving heuristic. Additionally, teachers will build knowledge and understanding of formative assessment strategies that focus on making student thinking visible to the teacher and build knowledge and understanding of five practices that support mathematical discourse to strengthen student voice and agency with a problem-solving heuristic. This academy determines a $100 stipend eligibility by assessing the following criteria: a confirmed job/grade assignment as per AskTED records, verified attendance at the corresponding grade-level Original Mathematics Achievement Academy, and completion of two half-day training sessions along with a twelve-hour online course.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Basic 30 Hour G/T Training (Day 3 of 5) Grades K-12: Join us as we explore aspects of a student centered classroom using Kaplan's elements of depth and complexity to engage gifted students. This workshop does not count as a 6-hour update. The G/T 30 Hours / 5 Day Basics do not need to be taken in numerical order.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Pine Room*
In this workshop, we will discuss recommendations for improving elementary students' writing. Each recommendation includes implementation steps and solutions for common roadblocks. The recommendations also summarize and rate supporting evidence. This workshop is geared toward teachers, literacy coaches, and other educators who want to improve the writing of their elementary students.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Participants will focus on the major components of TEKS Resource System curriculum, updates, and reconcile YAG to the school calendar. Participants will interact with the documents of TEKS Resource System.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Join us for an exciting workshop where we'll explore the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the education landscape. In this hands-on session, we'll delve into practical applications of AI, from personalized learning experiences to smart classroom tools. You'll gain insights into blending AI seamlessly with traditional teaching methods, fostering project-based learning, and enhancing your pedagogical strategies. No matter your role in education, whether a teacher, administrator, or curriculum developer, this workshop is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to harness AI's potential effectively. Together, let's make the world better one classroom at a time with the cutting-edge technology of AI.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Are you preparing to become ESL certified? Join us for an interactive full-day session where we will explore the foundations and framework of ESL instruction. We will take several practice quizzes and become familiar with the ESL TExES 154 Exam format. Everyone will receive access to a study guide and a variety of online resources for further practice. Come away feeling prepared, confident, and ready to ace the test!
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
21
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Innovate*
Improving personal financial literacy is crucial for the long-term success and well-being of individuals. Let's examine key financial literacy standards and develop a plan to enhance student's understanding and skills: budgeting, saving, investing, credit and debt management, and financial goal setting. Collaborating and sharing strategies to help our students build life-long skills along with success on assessments.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Supports in an MTSS framework flow from universal, to targeted, to intensive. The tiers are distinct but, as part of a system, share common components. Under the umbrella of MTSS, students at risk are provided with intervention time above the regular core classroom instruction. Students who demonstrate a continued inadequate response to universal instruction and intervention are moved into different levels of support based on data gathered through progress monitoring. This workshop will address the evidenced-based practices in reading at each level of a three-tiered framework. Practical strategies and resources will be provided for each level to create better intervention lessons. Texas implementation guidelines and evidence-based research that support student growth will be reviewed. Participants will be able to attend this workshop virtually via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email.
Max Participants:
298
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Webinar
The most effective accommodation plan is rendered ineffective if not implemented with fidelity. In this workshop, participants will explore best practices for delivering accommodations as well as documenting and monitoring for continued effectiveness. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email.
Max Participants:
298
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Through hands-on activities focusing on 3rd-grade student expectations, this training is designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge of problem-solving and discourse. In this training, teachers will identify the actions of a proficient problem solver and build knowledge and understanding of mathematical discussion that complement the use of a problem-solving heuristic. Additionally, teachers will build knowledge and understanding of formative assessment strategies that focus on making student thinking visible to the teacher and build knowledge and understanding of five practices that support mathematical discourse to strengthen student voice and agency with a problem-solving heuristic. This academy determines a $100 stipend eligibility by assessing the following criteria: a confirmed job/grade assignment as per AskTED records, verified attendance at the corresponding grade-level Original Mathematics Achievement Academy, and completion of two half-day training sessions along with a twelve-hour online course.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 7:00 AM
Location: Online Course
Through hands-on activities focusing on Grade 2 student expectations, this training is designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge of problem-solving and discourse. In this training, teachers will identify actions of a proficient problem solver and build knowledge and understanding of mathematical discussion that complement the use of a problem-solving heuristic. Additionally, teachers will build knowledge and understanding of formative assessment strategies that focus on making student thinking visible to the teacher and build knowledge and understanding of five practices that support mathematical discourse to strengthen student voice and agency with a problem-solving heuristic. This academy determines a $100 stipend eligibility by assessing the following criteria: a confirmed job/grade assignment as per AskTED records, verified attendance at the corresponding grade-level Original Mathematics Achievement Academy, and completion of two half-day training sessions along with a twelve-hour online course.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Through hands-on activities focusing on Grade 3 student expectations, this training is designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge of problem-solving and discourse. In this training, teachers will identify actions of a proficient problem solver and build knowledge and understanding of mathematical discussion that complement the use of a problem-solving heuristic. Additionally, teachers will build knowledge and understanding of formative assessment strategies that focus on making student thinking visible to the teacher and build knowledge and understanding of five practices that support mathematical discourse to strengthen student voice and agency with a problem-solving heuristic. This academy determines a $100 stipend eligibility by assessing the following criteria: a confirmed job/grade assignment as per AskTED records, verified attendance at the corresponding grade-level Original Mathematics Achievement Academy, and completion of two half-day training sessions along with a twelve-hour online course.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/18/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Using Depth and Complexity to differentiate curriculum and instructional practices is a proven way to create equitable, challenging, and efficient learning experiences for all students, especially the advanced population. The elements of Depth and Complexity are meaningful, inclusive thinking tools that enrich what teachers and students are doing. This training will explore practical ways to become familiar with and utilize the elements of Depth and Complexity while focusing on the process component of differentiation.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/18/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Carthage ISD - Carthage H S
Joan Sedita’s innovative Writing Rope weaves multiple skills and strategies into five fundamentals of a comprehensive writing curriculum: critical thinking, syntax (sentence structure) text structure, writing craft, and transcription (spelling and handwriting). Teachers will get crystal-clear guidelines that demystify the process of helping students learn to write and write to learn across academic content areas. Teachers will have all the tools they need to design and deliver explicit, high-quality writing instruction. This workshop will be conducted at Carthage High School, but it is open to all Region 7 Academic Content Coop districts.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Meal Service - Maintenance Hall
Date: 6/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Meal Service - Oak Room
Date: 6/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Meal Service - Rock Wall
Date: 6/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Date: 6/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 6/18/2024
Start Time: 1:40 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Come one, come all as we set off to explore Parent & Family Engagement. Participants will gain insight on how to ENHANCE their current program, EMPOWER stakeholders, and ELEVATE the capacity of staff and parents. Parent & Family Engagement is everyone’s responsibility! So, whether you are a teacher, campus administrator, counselor, parent liaison, or district administrator, you will find sessions to meet your needs. The day will begin with internationally renowned speaker George Couros. Breakout sessions from programs across the ESC and Region 7 LEAs filled with ideas you can turn around immediately for your campus or district will follow. The day will culminate with a closing general session with insight from TEA Director of Federal Programs Compliance Division Jaime Huerta. Please join us for a fun-filled and informative day at Expedition PFE: Enhance, Empower, Elevate.
Max Participants:
240
Min Participants:
100
Date: 6/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
This training was created by TEA. Partnerships are a key component of successful CTE programs. In this module, participants will explore a variety of internal and external partnerships, how each one plays a role within a CTE department, and the overall importance and potential impacts of nurturing and sustaining these relationships. Additionally, participants will review their local education agency’s current CTE partnerships and develop a strategic plan to cultivate new partnerships and strengthen existing relationships.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Vision & Hearing Re-Certification is for School Nurses, Aides, and Volunteers, who have taken the FULL Vision & Hearing Certification within the last 5 years + to December 31. Participants must have an active card and be at least 18 years old with a diploma/GED.
Max Participants:
15
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
This workshop will support you in the completion of your annual Perkins V application for federal funds in the eGrants system. You will be guided through each program schedule and budget schedule, and you will gain the knowledge necessary to successfully certify and submit your application through your TEAL account.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
5
Date: 6/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Innovate*
Please join us for the latest legislative updates regarding libraries including information about mandatory collection development standards for school libraries, a timeline for districts to comply with the standards, and how school libraries can develop and implement a collection development policy. Our special guest for this session will be Vanessa Ashcraft, School Library Programs Coordinator at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/18/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Marshall ISD - Transportation Department
Date: 6/20/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Marshall ISD - Transportation Department
School Bus Driver Safety Re-Certification Training-- state-mandated program to provide 8 hours training to drivers every three years after the initial 20-hours. This training will provide drivers safety training in transporting students to and from school and school-sponsored trips. Fee: $75. Instructor will have a class manual for use during training.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/20/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Region 7 Lobby
Date: 6/20/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Date: 6/21/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Region 7 Lobby
Join us at Illuminate, a dynamic and inclusive curriculum conference tailored for educators across all grades and content areas, with a special focus on math, science, social studies, and ELAR (English Language Arts and Reading). This transformative event brings together passionate teachers, curriculum specialists, and educational leaders to explore innovative approaches, share best practices, and ignite a collective commitment to advancing education. The conference will feature keynote speakers for each general content area, plus a variety of micro-sessions, a vendor hall, and giveaways. Closer to the conference, you will receive an email with instructions on how to register for micro-sessions through our conference app Swapcard. At Illuminate, we aim to illuminate the path to educational excellence, fostering collaboration and inspiring transformative teaching practices. Join us on this enlightening journey as we collectively shape the future of education.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/20/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: University - Tyler Junior College - West Campus
Join Jermaine Galloway, Tall Cop Says Stop, and step into a world where safety takes center stage, where the well-being of every student is not just a priority but a shared commitment, and we can move from AWARENESS to ACTION. Other speakers will include Madalena DeAndrea, Matt Simcock of TEA, Paul Thompson of TEA, and more! Join us at the 2024 School Safety Summit at Tyler Junior College's West Campus!
Max Participants:
150
Min Participants:
100
Date: 6/20/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
THIS IS A TEA-CREATED TRAINING: The Program Design module will give participants the opportunity to use a design-thinking mindset to develop CTE programs that meet the needs of all students as they prepare for post-secondary success. Attendees will learn to identify effective CTE program design elements and practice using tools to enhance existing programs. Using available resources and data, participants will learn how to design CTE programs that are accessible and aligned to relevant and real-world applications. In completing this module, participants will gain strategies and skills to strengthen their practice as CTE advocates and instructional leaders.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/20/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
In this workshop, we will watch the TEA recorded webinar, “Writing Effective Impact and Need Statements in the Full and Initial Evaluation,” and engage in meaningful activities and discussions surrounding the webinar. Join us as we learn how to write an evaluation that will lead to a meaningful IEP. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email.
Max Participants:
295
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/21/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Embark on a transformative learning journey at Region 7 ESC on April 16, 2024, or June 21, 2024, as we delve into the intricacies of CTE and the CCMR funding data template. Led by the Region 7 ESC CTE department, this workshop is meticulously crafted to provide ESC stakeholders with comprehensive guidance on navigating the template effectively. By attending, you will gain invaluable insights to streamline data collection processes and maximize funding potential. Secure your seat now to stay ahead in optimizing your CTE funding strategy to support your districts. This workshop is for ESCs only.
Max Participants:
150
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/21/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Understanding how behavior is learned and the purpose it serves is critical for educators to prevent and change student behavior. This workshop provides participants with the foundational tools necessary to understand behavior functionally and respond to behavior appropriately. Concepts covered include antecedents, behavior & consequences (ABCs), functions of behavior, and functional-based interventions. This workshop is ideal for paraprofessionals, behavior classroom teachers, new general and special education classroom teachers, administrators, as well as experienced teachers looking to improve their PBIS implementation.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
Date: 6/25/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 6/26/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 6/26/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
Date: 6/27/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
Texas Virtual Schools
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 6/25/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 6/26/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) is open to administrators who will be evaluating teachers using the T-TESS model. The three-day training will cover the T-TESS rubric's four domains: Planning, Instruction, Learning Environment, and Professional Practice and Responsibilities. Appraisers must also possess an ILD (Individualized Leadership Development) certificate OR an AEL (Advanced Educational Leadership) certificate as a co-requisite to the T-TESS certification. To register please contact Nicki Carter or Lyndsey Register at Region 7 Center for Effective Schools.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Maple Room
Language and communication skills are essential to a child's social, emotional, and cognitive development in early childhood. Join us as we explore multi-sensory strategies that nurture young children's speech and language development (phonological, semantic, syntax, morphology, and pragmatics) in the early childhood classroom. TSHA credit pending. -New books and activities will be introduced.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Pine Room*
Texas Dyslexia Academy 6: Dysgraphia provides educators with foundational information about dysgraphia, which is a related disorder to dyslexia. In this course, participants explore how students acquire writing skills, what dysgraphia is, the identification process, and the provision of services for students with dysgraphia as outlined in the Dyslexia Handbook. The objectives for this course are: Understand the simple view of writing and the stages of handwriting development Understand the definition and characteristics of dysgraphia Understand the procedures for the identification of dysgraphia Explore instruction for students with dysgraphia Explore instructional accommodations and technology tools
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Are you preparing to become ESL certified? Join us for an interactive full-day session where we will explore the foundations and framework of ESL instruction. We will take several practice quizzes and become familiar with the ESL TExES 154 Exam format. Everyone will receive access to a study guide and a variety of online resources for further practice. Come away feeling prepared, confident, and ready to ace the test!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Innovate*
You want me to annotate? What do you mean "have a conversation with the text?" Utilizing excerpts and tools from the Beers and Probst publications "Notice and Note: Nonfiction" and "Notice and Note: Fiction," participants will strengthen and equip their toolbox when asking students to read with a purpose. "Notice and Note" highlights the idea of using signposts, or reading stop signs, while reading fiction and non-fiction text. Meaning? These reading stop signs can be used in ALL subject areas, and they drive purposeful reading leading to high level discussions!
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar B/Cedar C
Date: 6/25/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar B/Cedar C
Date: 6/26/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar B/Cedar C
In this training series, participants will learn to implement the Texas Reading Language Arts OER effectively. Throughout this learning series, participants will work through modules that include a deep dive into the product and various implementation protocols designed to ensure successful instruction and positive student outcomes.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
Basic 30 Hour G/T Training (Day 4 of 5) Grades K-12: Examine models of learning and teaching used in a differentiated curriculum. Explore instructional strategies which contribute to an effective program for gifted learners. This workshop does not count as a 6-hour update. The G/T 30 Hours / 5 Day Basics do not need to be taken in numerical order.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Synergy Park
In this training series, participants will learn to implement the Texas Math OER effectively. Throughout this learning series, participants will work through modules that include a deep dive into the product and various implementation protocols designed to ensure successful instruction and positive student outcomes.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Carthage ISD - Carthage H S
Good readers are extremely active as they read, as is apparent whenever excellent adult readers are asked to think aloud as they go through text. Reading researchers have developed approaches to stimulating active reading by teaching readers to use comprehension strategies. We will discuss and share the many possible strategies that produce improved memory and comprehension of text in children. This workshop will be conducted at Carthage High School, but it is open to all Region 7 Academic Content Coop districts.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
THIS IS A TEA-CREATED TRAINING: Planning for a Comprehensive K-12 College and Career Readiness Program offers participants the opportunity to learn how to develop CTE programs that prepare students to be competitive in a global economy. Attendees will learn how to engage stakeholders on advising, preparing, and challenging students throughout a K-12 system to develop career-related skills that connect to workforce expectations. Through this module, participants will gain strategies and skills to strengthen their practice as career readiness advocates and discover new ways to connect with K-12 instructional leaders.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Join the Book Doctor at Region 7 ESC to gain knowledge on basic and advanced book repair techniques.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Embark on a collaborative journey into the heart of teaching art with our Elementary Art Teacher Share Fair! This workshop invites educators to share the magic of their most beloved art lessons, fostering a community where inspiration flows freely. Teachers, both seasoned and new, will showcase their favorite lessons, offering a kaleidoscope of approaches to ignite young artistic minds. From whimsical crafts to imaginative projects, this exchange promises a palette of diverse teaching methods and materials. It's a unique opportunity to explore, connect, and leave with a toolbox of fresh ideas to infuse into your own classroom.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Join us to explore the all-new K-2 (8:30 am - 11:30 am) Studies Weekly Texas publications. Original standards-based content, guided lesson plans, and weekly assessments are just the start of the changes to Studies Weekly. Teachers will explore the online platform and learn how to manage the online version of Studies Weekly. Hands-on activities will highlight the cross-curricular opportunities available to develop skills through reading, writing, speaking, and listening. (Please bring your own device).
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
A Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED) is required as part of an initial evaluation, if appropriate, and any reevaluation. A good REED guides multi-disciplinary teams and ARD committees in making data-driven decisions regarding the need for evaluation. In this session, we will cover the legal requirements for a Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED), a process to follow, TEA guidance, and due process hearings. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email.
Max Participants:
295
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate*
Small group? With my middle and high school kids? ABSOLUTELY! Small group instruction is the secret ingredient that will change your recipe for design with one key lever for supporting students. Teachers often utilize the time to review student data, set goals, support struggling students, and teach, reteach, or remediate instruction. Let's look at practical ways to structure, organize, and implement small groups in your secondary classroom.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Pine Room*
This half-day workshop is designed to extend your understanding of dysgraphia beyond the basics. Bring your questions and a collaborative spirit; together, we'll explore trending topics in dysgraphia, such as selecting test instruments, drafting IEP goals, and developing an effective accommodation plan.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Join us for this half-day session (12:00 pm - 3:00 pm) to explore the all-new 3rd-5th grade Studies Weekly Texas publications. Original standards-based content, guided lesson plans, and weekly assessments are just the start of the changes to Studies Weekly. Teachers will explore the online platform and learn how to manage the online version of Studies Weekly. Hands-on activities will highlight the cross-curricular opportunities available to develop skills through reading, writing, speaking, and listening. (Please bring your own device).
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
When is a Prior Written Notice (PWN) required to be given to parents, and what information should be included? Join us as we explore the circumstances in which the PWN must be provided, including the required content and timeline. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email.
Max Participants:
295
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/25/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Join our Vocabulary Workshop where words come to life! In this engaging and interactive session, we delve into the colorful world of language, exploring the richness of words and their impactful usage. Throughout our session, expect a dynamic mix of activities tailored to expand your vocabulary horizons. From word games and puzzles to discussions and creative exercises, every activity is geared toward making learning enjoyable and effective. Whether you're seeking activities to strengthen language skills in student writing or improve student reading comprehension, there's something here for everyone.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/25/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Please join us for a trek through the new science TEKS for Matter. We will navigate 3-D Science instruction for properties of matter. This hands on training series will cover science essentials such as phenomena; claims, evidence and reasoning: engineering design challenges: inquiry: graphic organizers; and lesson closure. Connect with fellow TEKS Explorers, share resources, and build a support network for ongoing professional growth. This is part 1 of a 4 part series for Grade 3-5 teachers, but can be attended as a stand alone session to gather ideas for implementing the new TEKS.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
The Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®) is a paraprofessional certification in behavior analysis. Applied Behavior Analysis is an evidence-based approach to teaching students with autism and changing behavior. Participants in this series of workshops will be able to attend multiple phases of a professional development series covering all aspects of the RBT® Task List, such as reinforcement, token economies, and ethics. Participants who complete the program will be eligible to earn the RBT® credential. The professional development series will involve face-to-face, virtual, and self-paced content. Participants who complete all 40 hours of the series will be provided a completion certificate. Region 7 will not provide the formal competency assessment and supervision required to maintain the RBT® credential. For more information on RBT certification, please visit https://www.bacb.com/rbt/. Participants who register for Day 1 (6/25/24) will automatically be registered for the remaining 3 days (6/26/24-6/28/24). Participants will be responsible for registering for additional RBT training when they become available.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Administrators as well as teachers who have supervisory duties for service decisions related to gifted/talented are required to complete a minimum of six (6) hours of professional development that includes nature and needs of gifted/talented students and service options for gifted/talented students. (19 TAC 89.2(4)) This workshop satisfies the required provisions in law.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
THIS IS A TEA-CREATED TRAINING: CTE Program Evaluation provides essential knowledge for CTE leaders to expand their CTE programs to align with high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand occupations. In this module, participants will learn about conducting program evaluations to spearhead program improvement practices while anchoring the work to T-TESS and T-PESS evaluation ratings. Program evaluations build upon the strengths, needs, and priorities identified in the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) and provide guidance for improving and increasing the capacity of program activity.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
THIS IS A TEA-CREATED TRAINING: The CTE Resources module provides an overview of many key components of CTE programs—time, finances, human resources, facilities, instructional resources and supplies, transportation, and professional learning. Participants will identify, review, and develop resources to build foundational knowledge to assist them in being successful in the varied roles they serve as programmatic and instructional leaders in CTE.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
8
Date: 6/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Innovate*
You know your students' needs, so let's use DESMOS to help them reach mastery. The session will be differentiated; therefore, your level of comfort with Desmos will determine your area of focus. We will address novice to advanced in the session through stations and collaboration. Currently, Desmos is linked to the online STAAR for 8th grade, Algebra 1 EOC, and SAT as of January 1, 2024. Remember, the tool spans 4th grade to all high school courses with activities aligned to the TEKS. As a bonus, participants will receive the updated list of activities aligned to grade standards and interactive formula charts.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Are you an educator looking to enhance your teaching materials with captivating visuals? Join us for "Adobe Illustrator for Beginners", a beginner workshop designed to introduce you to the world of Adobe Illustrator. In this interactive course, we'll guide you through the fundamental tools and techniques needed to create stunning vector graphics for your classroom. From designing eye-catching posters to crafting engaging diagrams, you'll learn how to leverage Illustrator's intuitive interface and powerful features to bring your teaching materials to life. With step-by-step guidance and hands-on exercises, we'll cover essential topics such as shapes, colors, text, and more. This workshop will equip you with the skills and confidence to create visually appealing teaching materials that will captivate your students. Get ready to unleash your creativity and embark on a journey of visual storytelling in this exciting workshop tailored just for educators!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/26/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Date: 6/27/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Date: 6/28/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Through hands-on activities focusing on number concepts and relationships, whole number operations, and beginning fraction concepts, these academies are designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge of mathematics concepts and processes, improve overall mathematics instruction, and lead to student success on statewide assessments and post-secondary readiness. In this K-1 Math Academy, the participants will examine the kindergarten–grade 1 TEKS based on learning progressions and critical checkpoints for student understanding; experience classroom-ready activities, including formative assessment and follow-up activities that account for learner variability; build a toolkit of strategies and key questions through analysis of activities for all students. We will also investigate how to help students with disabilities, learners who seek to be bilingual and biliterate, students struggling to learn mathematics, and learners identified for gifted services as well as explore structures that provide opportunities for meaningful practice and feedback. Seating is limited, and priority will be given to teachers who have not previously attended a Math Academy. Participants must attend all three consecutive dates.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/26/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
In order to ensure increased achievement and access to the general curriculum for students with disabilities, an individualized education program (IEP) process called "Standards-Based IEP" has been recommended as a best practice for achieving academic goals. The focus of this session is to learn more about the standards-based IEP process from the perspective of the school-based speech-language pathologist (SLP). As a result of this presentation, the participant will be able to: 1. Develop present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) that connect to the full and individual evaluation (FIE). 2. Draft measurable annual academic goals and short-term objectives/benchmarks that are aligned to state academic grade-level content standards. 3. Draft measurable functional goals and short-term objectives/benchmarks that support access to the general education curriculum. 4. Identify methods to measure and report student progress on goals and short-term objectives/benchmarks. The course titled "Standards-Based Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process: Supplemental Training for Evaluation Personnel" is recommended as a prerequisite to this course, but is not a requirement for enrollment. This training was created by the Child Find, Evaluation, and ARD Support Statewide Technical Assistance Network in collaboration with the Texas Education Agency with state and federal grants. TSHA Credit is pending.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/26/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Carthage ISD - Carthage H S
In the 2024 school year, TEKS RS will welcome a NEW operating platform with improved user accessibility and features. Come to this session to learn how the system functions for an improved user and planning experience. After exploring the new platform, participants will use this new platform to create their 24-25 Pacing Calendar.
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/26/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Date: 6/27/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
This workshop addresses the development of Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFPs), Goals/Objectives, and Progress Monitoring Methods of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities. As part of this training, a Quality and Rigor Rubric has been created by TXCAN and TEA to guide you in the development process. Educators will: 1) Understand critical components of the IEP, including PLAAFP, Goals/Objectives, and Progress Monitoring Methods 2) Apply the Quality & Rigor Rubric to the PLAAFP, Goals/Objectives, and Progress Monitoring sections to create PLAAFPs, Goals/Objectives, and 3) Progress Monitoring Methods that are rigorous and of the highest quality.
Max Participants:
70
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/26/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
State and Federal Programs Staff Meeting
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/26/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Join us for an engaging workshop where we explore the COVA learning strategy - Choice, Ownership, and Voice in an Authentic learning environment - with a focus on digital learning. Discover how to empower your students to take charge of their education, fostering a love for learning and independence. This session will provide practical tools and strategies for educators, helping them create engaging and student-centered learning experiences.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/27/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate*
Needing to add novelty, engagement, and choice using technology? The ESL/Bilingual and Digital Learning teams designed a comprehensive workshop to expose participants to a wide variety of strategies and tech tools that are targeted by domain. Workshop discussions will address instructional design choices with content area focus along with implementation plans.
Max Participants:
140
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/27/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar Room A*
Are you ready to integrate the engineering design process into your classroom? Come explore strategies for fostering the 4 C's of engineering—collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and communication—integral elements in the development of innovative solutions. Through hands-on activities, discussions, and real-world examples, you will not only grasp the intricacies of the engineering design process but also learn how to seamlessly integrate these essential 21st-century skills into their teaching approach. Walk away empowered and ready to inspire the next generation of budding engineers.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/27/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Counselors who work with gifted/talented students are required to complete a minimum of six (6) hours of professional development that includes nature and needs of gifted/talented students, service options for gifted/talented students, and social-emotional learning (19 TAC 89.2(4)). This training meets the requirements of the TAC. This workshop is offered at no charge to all Region 7 ESC districts and charters.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/27/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Carthage ISD - Carthage H S
With so many options for how to plan for instructional delivery, how does a teacher sort through all the materials to know what aligns with the TEKS? Resources within TEKS RS are essential to be able to plan for student instruction effectively and efficiently. Come explore, plan, and examine essential standards for units of instruction for 24-25 school year.
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/27/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Synergy Park
In this training series, participants will learn to implement the Texas Reading Language Arts OER effectively. Throughout this learning series, participants will work through modules that include a deep dive into the product and various implementation protocols designed to ensure successful instruction and positive student outcomes.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/27/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
This workshop is part of a series of Reading by Design intervention trainings. This workshop will introduce participants to Volume 0- Getting Ready for Reading by Design, a volume of 20 lessons designed for students who need extra support with foundational skills. This material is designed to support foundational literacy before beginning a program like Reading by Design. Lesson components include phonological awareness, alphabet, fine motor, oral language, and components of language. As part of this training, participants will receive Volume 0, an alphabet deck, a feelings poster, and a set of vocabulary picture cards. This workshop is for teachers who have NOT been trained in the 5-day, comprehensive Reading by Design program.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/27/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Literature brings tremendous benefits to all learners. Join us for an inspiring journey where we delve into the fascinating intersection of literature and social studies education. This session is designed for librarians and classroom teachers.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/27/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
THIS IS A TEA-CREATED TRAINING: Program Expansion will equip CTE leaders with resources and best practices to inform CTE program growth, including expanding CTE programs in middle school and high school and introducing new Programs of Study. This module provides strategies for messaging and communication, balancing industry demand and student interest, and addressing the challenges of expanding CTE programs in rural, suburban, and urban LEAs.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
8
Date: 6/27/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cedar Room B
Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase. Hakuna Matata! Ain't no passing craze. Does student behavior have you stressed? Classroom management is the process by which teachers create and maintain appropriate behavior of students in classroom settings. It does not happen by accident! Join us for this session to discover processes and procedures to implement in your classroom to make your life much easier! Walk away singing Hakuna Matata!
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
9
Date: 6/27/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Scoliosis/Spinal Certification is for School Nurses, Nursing Assistants, and Volunteers responsible for state-required spinal screening of students. This certification is a 3-hour class required to screen for the purpose of referral. You must be 18 years old with a diploma/GED.
Max Participants:
16
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/27/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:30 PM
Location: University - Kilgore College
Date: 6/28/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:30 PM
Location: University - Kilgore College
Date: 6/29/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:30 PM
Location: University - Kilgore College
Date: 6/30/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:30 PM
Location: University - Kilgore College
Bard & Breakfast is back. The Texas Shakespeare Festival will be held at Kilgore College. This program was made possible in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts. There are no coop discounts for this workshop. For more information, contact Meaghan Simpson, Artistic Director for Texas Shakespeare Festival, at 903-983-8613, or you can copy and paste the following URL: https://www.texasshakespeare.com/teacher-workshop. ****A limited number of scholarships are available****
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/27/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar Room C
Date: 6/27/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Maple Room
This workshop teaches participants how to safely manage disruptive and assaultive behavior. Completion of the training will certify participants to use verbal, nonverbal, and non-violent physical intervention, disengagement, and holding skills. This program meets the requirements in the Commissioner's Rules for training in prevention and de-escalation techniques and alternatives to the use of restraint as mandated by SB 1196. In order to receive CPI certification, participants must attend and participate in the entire workshop. Tests will not be accepted early. To ensure the comfort and safety of all participants, armed individuals, school resource officers, law enforcement officers, and school marshals are required to ground all weapons for the physical portion of the training. Each person is responsible for grounding their weapons in a manner consistent with their agency's policies and procedures. Participants should wear closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothing. There will be an hour working lunch. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch. This workshop utilizes Non-Violent Crisis Intervention 3rd Edition materials. This is Day 1 of a 2-day workshop. Participants enrolled for Day 1 will automatically be registered for Day 2 on 6.28.24. **Participants must attend both days to receive credit/certification.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
30
Date: 6/28/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Join us for a dynamic day of hands-on exploration and discovery with robotics! Connect with fellow educators to share ideas and strategies while exploring the fundamentals of robotics. Examine innovative ways to leverage the interdisciplinary nature of robotics to enhance learning across all subjects while incorporating critical thinking and teamwork. To enhance our learning experience, participants are encouraged but are not required to bring a robot and laptop. This workshop satisfies the state requirement for the annual G/T 6-hour update.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/28/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
THIS IS A TEA-CREATED TRAINING: Supporting CTE Teachers provides an overview of strategies used in the recruitment and retention of CTE teachers. Participants will engage in opportunities to problem solve, review available resources, and develop content to assist with retaining and supporting one of our most valuable resources—CTE instructors.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
8
Date: 6/28/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Innovate*
Dabbling with the idea of Guided Math? This session will give an overview of important components of Guided Math. This session is for novice teachers who may be hesitant or have never tried Guided Math in the classroom. Come learn about this instructional approach that can create a classroom environment that cultivates independent learners.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/1/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
We discover ways to better meet the needs of our increasingly diverse student population as we gain a greater understanding of how the human brain learns. By looking for ways to differentiate instruction and assessment approaches, we may be able to help more students achieve their full potential. Based on research on best educational practices associated with differentiation and brain-compatible instruction. This workshop satisfies the state requirement for the annual G/T 6-hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/1/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
Much of the thinking done in schools today emphasizes the skills of analysis - finding the best and correct answer. However, there is another kind of thinking that focuses on exploring ideas, generating possibilities, and looking for many right answers rather than just one. Explore strategies to help students learn to think creatively to solve problems. This workshop satisfies the state requirement for the annual G/T 6-hour update.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/1/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 1 of 5) Grades K-12: In this online course, participants will learn about the cognitive, social, and emotional characteristics of gifted students through internet investigations, district information and practices, and online discussions. In addition, participants will gain an understanding of the laws outlined in the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students with a focus on the definition of giftedness and historical perspectives. This workshop meets the Texas state requirements for G/T basic training in nature and needs of gifted learners as outlined in the Texas State Plan. To receive a certificate, all work must be completed by the end date. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 1 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/1/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 2 of 5) Grades K-12: In this online course, participants will gain an understanding of how to implement Texas law and the State Board of Education rule concerning the assessment and identification of gifted and talented students as indicated in the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students. Participants will also learn about methods of assessment that help accurately identify the needs of the gifted students in a district. All work must be completed by the course end date to receive a certificate. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 2 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/1/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Cypress Room*
Are you beginning a new journey into the world of Gifted/Talented district services and programs? Join us as we explore the law regarding fidelity of services, best practices in identification and assessment, and an understanding of how to design an appropriate education program for gifted students. Experienced coordinators are invited to join us as well to share insight and experience!
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/1/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
In the 2024 school year, TEKS RS will welcome a NEW operating platform with improved user accessibility and features. Come to this session to learn how the system functions for an improved user and planning experience. After exploring the new platform, participants will use this new platform to create their 24-25 Pacing Calendar.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/1/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
The focus of this 2-day workshop is developing present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) development based on student data, drafting annual goals (academic and/or functional) and objectives (if appropriate), and collecting data for reporting progress. Participants will understand the importance of these components and how their alignment results in an appropriate and ambitious individualized education program for students receiving special education and related services. The intended audience for this training is special education teachers, related service providers, and any other professional staff responsible for drafting a student’s IEP, including present levels of academic achievement and functional performance and measurable annual goals. This training was created by the Child Find, Evaluation, and ARD Support Statewide Technical Assistance Network in collaboration with the Texas Education Agency. This is Day 1 of a 2-day workshop. Day 2 is on 7/8/2024. Participants enrolled for Day 1 will automatically be registered for Day 2.
Max Participants:
85
Min Participants:
10
Date: 7/2/2024
Start Time: 6:00 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 3 of 5) Grades K-12: Participants in this online course will develop an understanding of the eleven elements of depth and complexity and how to incorporate them within their lessons to engage gifted students in more rigorous content. In addition, the Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP) tasks will be examined in order to gain a deeper understanding of how they can be utilized to meet the state-mandated requirement that gifted students will develop advanced-level products and performances. The Curriculum and Instruction standards outlined in the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students will be analyzed. All work must be completed by the course end date to receive a certificate. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the Region 7 Districts/Charters, G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 3 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/2/2024
Start Time: 6:00 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 4 of 5) Grades K–12: In this online course, participants will learn about traditional as well as new methods of differentiating content, process, and product for gifted students. Ways to utilize pre-assessment strategies and inventories to design appropriately challenging curriculum for gifted students will be covered. Participants will create rubrics and product criteria cards to implement immediately with their students as they develop advanced-level, innovative products. The laws outlined in the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students will be reviewed. All work must be completed by the course end date to receive a certificate. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the Region 7 Districts /Charters, G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 4 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/2/2024
Start Time: 6:00 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 5 of 5) Grades K–12: The focus of this online course is various applications for integrating critical and creative thinking skills across the content areas. Frameworks for promoting creative thinking with students as well as strategies for facilitating critical thinking will be presented. The standards defined in the Family/Community Involvement section of the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students will be examined. All work must be completed by the course end date to receive a certificate. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the Region 7 Districts/Charters, G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 5 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/2/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
It is more important than ever for teachers to be experts in thinking like historians and geographers to teach their students to understand social studies. What is geography? What does it mean to be a historian? How can I use primary sources in my classroom? These questions are the basis of exploring social studies skills, concepts, and perspectives in this hands-on workshop for secondary teachers (Grades 5-12). This workshop will count as a 6-hour G/T update.
Max Participants:
27
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/2/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Innovate*
Calling all educators with a passion for design! Join us for "Advanced Illustrator", an immersive workshop designed to take your Illustrator skills to the next level. In this hands-on course, we'll explore the powerful features and advanced techniques of Adobe Illustrator, the industry-standard vector graphics software. From creating intricate illustrations to designing captivating infographics, you'll learn how to leverage Illustrator's tools and workflows to bring your teaching materials to life. With a focus on practical applications, we'll dive deep into topics such as typography, advanced shapes, blending modes, and more. Get ready to unleash your creativity and become an Illustrator pro in this exciting workshop tailored just for educators!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/8/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Location: TBD
This session is part of a two-year Therapist Training program for certified Texas public school teachers in association with The Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders of Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. This comprehensive training is designed for teachers of students with dyslexia using proven intervention techniques that align with the Texas Dyslexia Handbook. Successful completion will allow individuals to sit for the Alliance Exam for CALT certification. Due to the nature of the training, registration and purchase orders/payments must be received by May 3, 2024. This workshop must have a minimum of 10 paid participants in order for the workshop to take place. Attendance on each day of the training is required in order for participants to receive the mandatory number of class hours. For additional information: https://www.smore.com/mj21d-calt-training
Max Participants:
12
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/8/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Date: 7/8/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Meal Service - Maintenance Hall
Date: 7/9/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Date: 7/9/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Meal Service - Maintenance Hall
This two day session will provide information on age-appropriate expectations, Early Head Start Performance Standards, rules, and regulations. Curriculum fidelity and new teacher information will also be shared. Day one will focus on self-care along with EHS updates. Day two will focus on component updates and age-appropriate curriculum implementation.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/8/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Career & Technology Center - Tyler ISD
Texas Instructional Leadership Cohorts require the following: 1. A Team of 3 Engagement (District Leader, Campus Leaders) 2. A Customized Service Agreement with Region 7 defining the scope of work and fees for the year(s) of engagement. (Participants are registered for the session once the District has signed and returned their CSA) This TIL Cohort focuses on building a leadership team's capacity to develop strong systems for regular observation of teachers and timely feedback that truly upgrades teacher practice. Through practice-based professional development and implementation support, campus and district leaders will learn Paul Bambrick-Santoyo's protocol to guide effective instructional practices in every classroom. Leaders will learn how to guide teachers to see a model of success, name a bite-sized action step, and take immediate action that supports growth and development. Participants in the Observation Feedback Cohort will engage in Face to Face Training, Implementation Support, and Principal Supervisor Coaching Sessions. Observation Feedback training involves 2 full days of training. In this two-day session, campus leadership teams will learn how to develop strong systems for regular observation of teachers and provide timely feedback. Through practice-based professional development and implementation support, campus and district leaders will learn Paul Bambrick-Santoyo's protocol to guide effective instructional practices in every classroom. Leaders will learn how to guide teachers to see a model of success, name a bite-sized action step, and take immediate action that supports growth and development. Participants will receive copies of both Get Better Faster and Leverage Leadership 2.0 to facilitate implementation within their districts. After Face-to-face training, district leaders will continue to engage with TIL Coaches for continued Implementation Support and monthly Coaching focused on the full implementation of Observation Feedback Cycles.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/8/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Teaching reading can sometimes feel like an impossible task. Our classrooms are filled with diverse groups of learners that present all different levels of instructional need. This workshop will give teachers tools they need to incorporate reading instruction that is purposeful and student-centered.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/8/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Adaptive Physical Education is an individually designed instructional program for students with disabilities based on a comprehensive evaluation. Adapted P.E. gives the student the skills necessary for a quality of life, including leisure, recreation, sports experiences, health, and wellness. This session will instruct teachers, coaches, and paraprofessionals serving people with disabilities to meet the specific physical, emotional, and cognitive needs of all your students in Physical Education classes through active participation, engaging lectures, and group brainstorming.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
25
Date: 7/8/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Online Course
Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering (TAME) is a FREE STEM club offered to all Texas students. In partnership with Region 7 EcosySTEM, TAME is a great way to gain access to math and science supports, Engineering Design Challenges, scholarships, gain access to incredible special events, and connect with local industry to expose students to different career paths. This training will focus on how to set up a TAME club for your district, and highlight the opportunities available through this completely FREE resource. This session will be a webinar only. Please find the zoom link in the Special Instruction section.
Max Participants:
125
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/8/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Do you want to enhance your assessment and treatment practices for children who stutter? Join us as Nina Reeves, M.S., CCC-SLP, and Board Certified Specialist in Fluency Disorders, provides an overview of the current knowledge about stuttering and its effects on children in the school setting. Ms. Reeves will provide information on how to enhance assessment practices for children who stutter, increase our expertise in developing treatment plans and writing measurable goals, expand our ability to educate and collaborate with parents and teachers and refine our skills in providing appropriate and effective intervention. You will be able to participate in this workshop in person or virtually. TSHA credit pending.
Max Participants:
70
Min Participants:
39
Date: 7/9/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, caregivers, teachers, & school staff how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. This course teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis & non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders, & eating disorders.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
8
Date: 7/9/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Do you have a sensory room or want to develop one? This workshop focuses on ideas for training staff, establishing guidelines, using equipment, and visually structuring the environment to address specific student needs. Can these rooms be academic? Absolutely! Participants will explore how to merge TEKS and sensory activities to increase learning opportunities and improve academic performance.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 7/9/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
HB 18 mandates that educators should receive training in grief and trauma to best serve students. Research has shown that grief and trauma can affect student learning and behavior. In this session participants will learn evidence-based, grief-informed, and trauma-informed strategies to support the academic success of students affected by grief and trauma.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 7/9/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
When you have well-organized routines and procedures for your classroom, you model for students the same organized behavior you wish to see from them. Participants will gain classroom organization and behavior management techniques to reduce inappropriate and off-task behaviors as well as create a positive behavior support system.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 7/9/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Have you read some great books this year? Librarians, ELAR teachers, and book lovers alike are invited to come together to discuss great books and get ideas on how to get students engaged with these great books! Participants should bring 3 or 5 book recommendations to share with others.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/9/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Join us for an interactive workshop where we'll explore the exciting world of blended learning. Whether you're an educator just starting or looking to enhance your teaching methods, this session is for you. Discover the basics of combining online and in-person instruction to create engaging and effective learning experiences. We'll cover key strategies, tools, and best practices to kickstart your journey into blended learning. Get ready to transform your classroom and empower your students with this innovative approach!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/9/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Have you asked yourself, how can I get the most out of the class time? How can I make sure my students are growing and retaining? Using the TEKS Resource documents, let's build concrete, pictorial (representational), and abstract (CPA) learning sequences for our student expectations in stations and small group instruction. Participants will collaborate and have make and take time for use in the classroom.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/10/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Date: 7/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 7/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Date: 7/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Date: 7/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Date: 7/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Date: 7/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Date: 7/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Innovate*
Date: 7/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Date: 7/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Date: 7/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Meal Service - Rock Wall
Date: 7/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 7/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
Date: 7/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Date: 7/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Meal Service - Maintenance Hall
Date: 7/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Meal Service - Oak Room
Date: 7/10/2024
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 4:15 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Date: 7/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Date: 7/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Date: 7/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 7/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Date: 7/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Date: 7/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Date: 7/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Date: 7/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Innovate*
Date: 7/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Date: 7/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Date: 7/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 7/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
Date: 7/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Date: 7/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Meal Service - Rock Wall
Date: 7/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Meal Service - Maintenance Hall
Date: 7/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Meal Service - Oak Room
EB Con 2024 is here! We all have unique stories about discovering new things! When we share our successes, struggles, and moments of learning, it makes the whole experience more real for our students. Our stories show them that it's okay to face challenges and that learning is a journey, not a race. By sharing our ups and downs as learners and as people, we help students see that setbacks are just steps toward getting better. So, let's bring our personal stories into the classroom, creating a connection between what we teach and the real-life adventure of learning. This way, we inspire curiosity and a love for learning that lasts a lifetime. Join us for two days full of keynotes, breakout sessions, and collaboration!
Max Participants:
250
Min Participants:
76
Date: 7/10/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Career & Technology Center - Tyler ISD
Join this dynamic Lesson Alignment Cohort for an immersive learning experience that is a blend of Face-to-Face Training, Implementation Support, and Principal Supervisor Coaching Sessions. (Customized Service Agreement with Region 7 required prior to registration and participation!) Embark on a thrilling two-day Face-to-Face training where leadership teams delve into models and exemplars, unraveling high-impact practices aligning lesson design with state standards and assessment criteria. Armed with newfound resources, knowledge, and skills, participants emerge ready to lead impactful staff training sessions on key lesson alignment practices. Explore effective monitoring and feedback strategies for teachers, ensuring lessons are finely tuned before delivery. Craft a personalized ACTION PLAN for seamless Lesson Alignment rollout at your campus. Post-training, benefit from monthly implementation support and coaching sessions guided by an ESC TIL Coach. Once your leadership team successfully integrates lesson alignment practices, seize the opportunity to enroll in the next exciting TIL Cohort on Formative Assessment. All protocols learned are inspired by Paul Bambrick Santoyo's groundbreaking work in Leverage Leadership 2.0. Get ready for a transformative journey in educational leadership!
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/10/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Carthage ISD - Carthage H S
Come and join us as we dive into examples and explanations of how artful teaching is integrated into reading instruction and how it can increase students' motivation and positive attitudes toward reading. We will discuss key topics, including phonemic awareness, reading fluency, vocabulary, phonics, comprehension, and more..... This workshop will be conducted at Carthage High School, but it is open to all Region 7 Academic Content Coop districts.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/11/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Lufkin ISD - Transportation Dept
Date: 7/12/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Lufkin ISD - Transportation Dept
Date: 7/13/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Lufkin ISD - Transportation Dept
School Bus Driver Safety Certification Training-- state-mandated program to provide 20 hours initial training to bus drivers. This training will provide driver safety training in transporting students to and from school and school-sponsored trips. Fee: $150.00. Instructor will have a class manual for use during training.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/12/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:15 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Embark on a collaborative journey into the heart of teaching art with our Secondary Art Teacher Share Fair! This workshop invites educators to share the magic of their most beloved art lessons, fostering a community where inspiration flows freely. Teachers, both seasoned and new, will showcase their favorite lessons, providing a rich spectrum of teaching approaches to spark the creativity of budding artists. From the whimsical to imaginative projects, this exchange promises a palette of diverse teaching methods and materials. It's a unique opportunity to explore, connect, and leave with a toolbox of fresh ideas to infuse into your own classroom.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/12/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Innovate*
Senate Bill 2124 requires districts to offer an advanced 6th and 7th-grade math class. We will navigate the documents and plan for the coming school year using TEKS Resource System. Through collaboration and discussion, participants will plan and share activities aligned with the rigor of the advanced courses.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/12/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Counselors who work with gifted/talented students are required to complete a minimum of six (6) hours of professional development that includes nature and needs of gifted/talented students, service options for gifted/talented students, and social-emotional learning (19 TAC 89.2(4)). This training meets the requirements of the TAC.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/12/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
During this workshop, each characteristic of strong phonics instruction is examined from several vantage points. We will examine the background information associated with each characteristic so you have a solid understanding of its research base, and look at best practices associated with each characteristic and ways to identify if you have these in place in your classroom.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
This course will certify and re-certify HS/EHS staff, teachers, and teaching assistants in CPR, First Aid, and AED. The training teaches rescuers to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies, including cardiac arrest and choking for adults, children, and infants. 1. Learners will gain the ability to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies, 2. The learner is going to be assessed by demonstration of skills. This training is for Region 7 ESC employees and Head Start/Early Head Start teaching staff ONLY.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Understanding the purpose of challenging behavior is critical for developing effective intervention strategies. In this workshop, participants will learn evidence-based practices for conducting quality Functional Behavior Assessments and developing effective Behavior Intervention Plans. We will also discuss strategies for implementation, data collection, progress monitoring, and fading. This workshop will include legal requirements for FBAs and BIPs and TEA guidance for these topics.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 7/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
In today's rapidly changing educational environment, it's essential for educators to keep pace with innovative teaching methods and digital tools to effectively captivate students in social studies. This professional development session centers on blending digital technology into social studies instruction, all while nurturing critical thinking abilities crucial for navigating the complexities of the digital era.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Executive functions include metacognitive skills (such as planning, task initiation, and working memory) and social/emotional regulation skills (such as response inhibition and adaptability). Learn how to incorporate these skills into your language therapy and enhance student performance across academic and social contexts. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar from their district. Workshop materials and an access code for entering the webinar will be provided prior to the scheduled date. Course certificates and certificate links within your staff development records will be available 10 days after the course end date and the posting of credit hours. TSHA credit will be offered.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
10
Date: 7/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
The Legal Framework houses state and federal requirements for special education. This workshop is an interactive, hands-on tour of the Legal Framework. Participants will learn where to find the answers to questions related to special education evaluations, IEP goal development, ARD meetings, the least restrictive environment, discipline, and much more.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 7/13/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Carthage ISD - Bus Barn
School Bus Driver Safety Re-Certification Training-- state-mandated program to provide 8 hours training to drivers every three years after the initial 20-hours. This training will provide drivers safety training in transporting students to and from school and school-sponsored trips. Fee: $75. Instructor will have a class manual for use during training.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/15/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Wills Point ISD Transportation Dept
School Bus Driver Safety Re-Certification Training-- state-mandated program to provide 8 hours training to drivers every three years after the initial 20-hours. This training will provide drivers safety training in transporting students to and from school and school-sponsored trips. Fee: $75. Instructor will have a class manual for use during training.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/15/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Date: 7/22/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Date: 7/23/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
This leader cohort will focus on systems and processes for effective teacher internalization of high-quality instructional materials that lead to high-quality, impactful instruction grounded in research-based instructional strategies. The purpose of the TIL Materials Internalization and Alignment training is to build the capacity of school leaders to invest and coach teachers in the effective internalization of HQIM units and lessons. Across three days of leader training, leaders will learn what the research says about the importance of using HQIM and establishing strong internalization practices, how to effectively internalize units and lessons in ELAR, Math, and Foundational Reading Skills, as well as how to create the conditions for success with strong implementation and support of teachers. In this training, leaders will dig into the positive impact high-quality instructional materials have on students, teachers, and school systems when paired with professional development for teachers in how to use their curriculum products. They will then learn about and practice using internalization protocols for units and lessons using sample curriculum products for K-5 math, ELAR, and foundational reading skills. Finally, leaders will learn the characteristics of an effective professional learning community, and leverage coaching guides to plan for and establish the systems that will support ongoing teacher professional development focused on the successful implementation of high-quality instructional materials. They will get the chance to practice planning development at the weekly and monthly levels to ensure teachers have the time and space to plan for instruction. All Texas Instructional Leadership Cohorts at Region 7 require the following: 1. A Team of 3 Engagement (DCSI/Principal Supervisor, Campus Principal, and other campus leader of choice) 2. A Customized Service Agreement with Region 7 defining the scope of work and fees for the year(s) of engagement. **(Participants are registered for the session once the District has signed and returned their Customized Service Agreement)
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/15/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
In the 2024 school year, TEKS RS will welcome a NEW operating platform with improved user accessibility and features. Come to this session to learn how the system functions for an improved user and planning experience. After exploring the new platform, participants will use this new platform to create their 24-25 Pacing Calendar.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/15/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
How do you address the most critical needs of students who struggle with reading while engaging them with authentic and supportive practices? In this workshop, we will focus on areas such as targeted foundational skills instruction, motivation and engagement, differentiated reading interventions, and increasing working memory and sustained attention. We will provide practical, evidence-based strategies to help educators tailor their instruction to meet the needs of all their readers and, in the process, they challenge the notion of what it means to be a reader who struggles.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/15/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Innovate*
Explore the captivating fusion of picture books and STEM in our innovative workshop. Dive into a world of imagination and the engineering design process as we uncover how these enchanting stories can ignite a passion for STEM in young minds.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/15/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT have opened exciting new possibilities for supporting student writing and creativity in the classroom. However, concerns about plagiarism and cheating are valid. In this hands-on workshop, we will explore strategies for utilizing AI as a teaching aid while fostering academic integrity. Key topics include: - Addressing challenges around AI, plagiarism, and cheating - Establishing clear policies and expectations around proper AI use - Using AI to generate writing prompts and source material to spark ideas - Having students critically analyze AI-generated text to improve their writing skills - Using AI feedback to help students catch grammar/style issues in early drafts - Discussing ethical issues surrounding attribution and creativity with AI In this workshop, you'll leave with concrete lesson plans and policies to implement AI as a useful tool – not a shortcut – on writing assignments. With thoughtful integration, AI can enhance writing instruction and create teachable moments around academic ethics. Participants will have opportunities to try out prompts and strategies in small groups. Let's work together to realize the promise of AI to authentically enhance writing skills and creativity.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/15/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Oak Room*
The A-F Accountability System gives our campuses and districts a grade, but what specific steps can we take to make improvements? During this session, participants will identify areas in accountability where they want to improve, explore actions to take, and how it could look on their campus.
Max Participants:
70
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/15/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
A backward design process focusing on the Performance Assessments in TEKS Resource System will guide and direct classroom instruction. Providing exemplars has been shown to assist students understanding of content knowledge and social studies skills. Exemplars make it easy to articulate established criteria and standards for each performance assessment, but it takes time to create the exemplars. This PD is for TEKS RS users at every grade level. Bring your whole team and work together to create exemplars you will use in your classroom. The PD is hands-on and teacher-centered. You will leave with your teacher-created exemplars to use in your classroom.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/15/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Welcome to TEKS Trek: Navigating 3-D Science Instruction! Join our community of TEKS Explorers in this engaging workshop series designed to enhance science classrooms. Dive deep into the latest Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and discover how to seamlessly integrate 3-D instruction into every lesson. This hands-on training series covers science essentials which include phenomena, claims, evidence and reasoning (CER), engineer design challenges, inquiry, graphic organizer, and formative assessment. Connect with fellow TEKS Explorers, share valuable resources, and build a supportive network for ongoing professional growth. Embark on this journey with us, where teaching excellence meets exploration! This is part 1 of a 4 part Middle School series. Part 1 is focused on MATTER and ENERGY.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/15/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Online Webinar
We're thrilled to introduce Kevon Lee, an activist and author, as our virtual keynote speaker. Kevon is on a mission to "Go Make a Difference (#GoMAD)," where he courageously narrates his journey through depression, an eating disorder, and the pursuit of self-worth. From his personal battles, he emerged as a beacon of resilience and empowerment. Today, Kevon travels the nation, delivering lectures that ignite hope and encourage others not to surrender, to recognize the potency of their voices, and to "Go Make a Difference." Join us as Kevon shares his empowering narrative, inspiring us all to effect positive change in our lives and communities.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
49
Date: 7/16/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Immerse yourself in an inspiring workshop where secondary art teachers will delve into innovative teaching approaches, discover fresh lesson ideas, and unleash boundless creativity in their classrooms. Join us for an experience that will reignite your passion for teaching art and empower your students to express themselves authentically. Led by an experienced secondary art teacher, you don't want to miss the opportunity to network, plan, and grow with other secondary art teachers!
Max Participants:
150
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/16/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 7/16/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Date: 7/16/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Date: 7/16/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
Date: 7/16/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Date: 7/16/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Maple Room
Date: 7/16/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Date: 7/16/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Date: 7/16/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate*
More info. coming soon! The Region 7 ESC Gifted/Talented conference awards 6 hours of G/T credit which satisfies the state-required G/T annual 6-Hour Update.
Max Participants:
150
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/16/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: University - University of Texas at Tyler
Students must be safe and healthy in order to optimally learn. The role of the school nurse as a health leader in the school is essential in supporting the well-being of students. School nurses will be able to describe their role regarding hot topics relevant to the school setting. This conference will be held at UT Tyler UC Ballroom, Circle Dr, Tyler, TX 75799. CNEs will be awarded through the University of Texas at Tyler School of Nursing.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
63
Date: 7/16/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Date: 7/17/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Date: 7/18/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
In the Mathematics Achievement Academy, Grade 2, participants will examine the grade 2 TEKS based on learning progressions and critical checkpoints for student understanding; experience classroom-ready activities, including formative assessment and follow-up activities that account for learner variability; build a toolkit of strategies and key questions through analysis of activities for all students, and explore structures that provide opportunities for meaningful practice and feedback. We will also investigate how to help students with disabilities, learners who seek to be bilingual and biliterate, students struggling to learn mathematics, and learners identified for gifted services as well as explore structures that provide opportunities for meaningful practice and feedback. Seating is limited, and priority will be given to teachers who have not previously attended a Math Academy. Participants must attend all three consecutive dates.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/16/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Participants will be trained in the setup and use of the Region 7 Planetarium. In addition, they will explore using it to support grade level TEKS. Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be eligible to check out Region 7's planetarium for use with their students. At least 2 people from a district or campus must attend together. The participant will plan classroom activities aligned to grade level TEKS. They will also know how to set up and operate the planetarium as well as reserve it for a week during the year.
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/16/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase. Hakuna Matata! Ain't no passing craze. Does student behavior have you stressed? Classroom management is the process by which teachers create and maintain appropriate behavior of students in classroom settings. It does not happen by accident! Join us for this session to discover processes and procedures to implement in your classroom to make your life much easier! Walk away singing Hakuna Matata!
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
9
Date: 7/17/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 7/18/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 7/19/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Oak Room*
This 3-day training is a prerequisite for Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) evaluators. This AEL training will focus on the tenets of instructional leadership and will provide opportunities for application. AEL training aims to provide practical and relevant examples from the field of education with a balance of research. Participants will explore the five interlocking themes of educational leadership and seven interwoven strands of effective soft skills through scaffolded activities and opportunities for reflection and networking.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/17/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Date: 7/18/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Date: 7/19/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Through hands-on activities focusing on grade 3 student expectations for whole number operations and fraction concepts, these trainings are designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge of mathematics concepts and procedures; improve overall mathematics instruction; and lead to student success on statewide assessments and post-secondary readiness. In the Mathematics Achievement Academy for grade 3, participants will examine the grade 3 TEKS based on learning progressions and critical checkpoints for understanding, experience classroom-ready activities, including formative assessment and follow-up activities that account for learner variability. Participants will build a toolkit of strategies and key questions through analysis of activities for all students as well as explore structures that provide opportunities for meaningful practice and feedback. We will also investigate how to help students with disabilities, learners who seek to be bilingual and biliterate, students struggling to learn mathematics, and learners identified for gifted services. Seating is limited, and priority will be given to teachers who have not previously attended a Math Academy. Participants must attend all three consecutive dates.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/17/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: EcoLand
Hop into the exciting world of EcoLand Teacher Certification, where adventure awaits our Head Start, Pre-K, ECSE, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 teachers! Join us for a “ribbit-ing” experience as we prepare you for the ultimate journey at EcoLand with your students. Our training is not just a requirement; it's a leap into a world of possibilities! During this lively session, you'll become a certified EcoLand expert, learning the ins and outs of the facility, getting the lowdown on enrollment details, and diving into interactive, hands-on activities that align seamlessly with Pre-K Guidelines and TEKS standards. But wait, there's more! Keeping your certification up to date is a breeze – simply join us for an annual visit with your class to maintain your EcoLand guru status. It's not just training; it's a perpetual adventure! Ready to make a splash in the world of education? Jump on board for EcoLand Teacher Certification – where learning and fun go hand-in-hand!
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/17/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Discuss the latest developments in Reading Language Arts. This session will include best practice and updates on short constructed responses (SCR) and extended constructed responses (ECR). Look at the TEA released samples in detail and learn what TEA has said about them. How are SCRs and ECRs scored? What is best practice in teaching written responses to literature? Join these discussions and more!
Max Participants:
85
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/17/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
This training is designed for district and campus personnel whose campuses received the 24-26 ESF Focused Support Grant. District and campus leadership teams will learn how the Effective Schools Framework (ESF) provides a clear vision for what districts and schools across the state do to ensure an excellent education for all Texas students. Additionally, leadership teams will learn how the ESF supports school and district continuous improvement efforts by providing the basis for the ESF diagnostic process and the foundation for the alignment of resources and supports to the needs of each school. As participants study the ESF framework and its 5 Levers, they will unpack how Effective Instruction, Strategic Staffing, and High-Quality Instructional Materials are all supported and leveraged by systems of Strong School Leadership and Planning.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/17/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate*
Successful literacy instruction and interventions, especially for students and those with reading disabilities, provide a strong core of highly explicit, systematic teaching of foundational skills such as decoding and spelling, as well as explicit teaching of other important components of literacy such as vocabulary, comprehension, and writing. In this workshop, we will discuss and review approaches forged in scientific evidence.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/17/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Lufkin ISD - Administration
In the 2024 school year, TEKS RS will welcome a NEW operating platform with improved user accessibility and features. Come to this session to learn how the system functions for an improved user and planning experience. After exploring the new platform, participants will use this new platform to create their 24-25 Pacing Calendar.
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Picture books can inspire us in a variety of ways. By using picture books to spark creativity, we can open up door to children that integrates both literacy and visual art. Join us as we read a variety of inspiring literature and create visual arts projects in response. Join us for the BEST OF Power of Pictures 1.0 and 2.0 in ONE WORKSHOP! You don't want to miss the opportunity to dive deep into Fine Arts based centers based on different picture books.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Discovery Education is a do-it-all tool. From interactive lessons to student-centered activities to formative assessments, Discovery Ed can actually do it all! Come spend some time learning the Discovery Education Experience platform, explore the interactive lesson tools, and create lessons to take back with you in this engaging, interactive workshop.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
This interactive workshop empowers participants through a creative process of designing relevant, interactive and engaging small groups tailored for 6-12th graders. Attendees will acquire strategies to overcome challenges associated with implementing small groups, understand how to align groups with ASCA standards and design meaningful small group experiences. Gain confidence and elevate your effectiveness in conducting small groups as Dr. Spiller demonstrates group leadership skills, imparts interventions and techniques, leads engaging activities and role-play, and shares practical strategies for enhancing the success of school-based small groups.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/18/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Are your students in need of self-regulation skills? Join us for the virtual PAX Good Behavior Game Initial training. You will learn the evidence-based intervention and strategies to support the behavior and learning of the young people in your school and classroom. You will also receive all the steps and materials necessary to begin implementing these proven strategies the very next day. ***You will also need to register with PAX for this virtual training. Please see the special instructions in your Region 7 registration email.***
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
8
Date: 7/18/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Maple Room
Based on the Nancy Motley publication from Seidlitz Education, "Small Moves, Big Gains" This training offers educators a straightforward path toward increasing student outcomes. The small moves in this training are brief, actionable, and require little to no preparation. Each one is a high-yield strategy that benefits all types of learners and can be applied across content areas. "Small Moves, Big Gains" gives practical steps for turning the moves into automatic habits – showing teachers how to do them, why they are significant, and possible variations.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 7/18/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: EcoLand
Hop into the exciting world of EcoLand Teacher Certification, where adventure awaits our Head Start, Pre-K, ECSE, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 teachers! Join us for a “ribbit-ing” experience as we prepare you for the ultimate journey at EcoLand with your students. Our training is not just a requirement; it's a leap into a world of possibilities! During this lively session, you'll become a certified EcoLand expert, learning the ins and outs of the facility, getting the lowdown on enrollment details, and diving into interactive, hands-on activities that align seamlessly with Pre-K Guidelines and TEKS standards. But wait, there's more! Keeping your certification up to date is a breeze – simply join us for an annual visit with your class to maintain your EcoLand guru status. It's not just training; it's a perpetual adventure! Ready to make a splash in the world of education? Jump on board for EcoLand Teacher Certification – where learning and fun go hand-in-hand!
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/18/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Join us for an interactive workshop designed to elevate student writing through the art of revision and editing, including Writing Short Constructed Responses (Revision). Whether your students are seasoned writers or struggling writers this session will provide valuable insights and practical techniques to polish their work to its finest form. This hands-on workshop includes interactive exercises, group discussions, and live demonstrations.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/18/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Welcome to TEKS Trek: Advanced 3-D Science Instruction for High School! Join our community of TEKS Explorers in this dynamic workshop series crafted to elevate high school science classrooms. Delve deep into the latest Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and explore sophisticated methods for seamlessly integrating advanced 3-D instruction into every lesson. This hands-on training series covers essential high school science concepts, including phenomena, claims, evidence, and reasoning (CER), engineer design challenges, inquiry, and scientific argumentation. Connect with fellow TEKS Explorers, share valuable resources, and build a supportive network for ongoing professional growth. Embark on this journey with us, where teaching excellence meets exploration! This session is part 1 of a 4 part series for biology teachers who follow the TEKS RS micro to macro path.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/18/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Lufkin ISD - Administration
With so many options for how to plan for instructional delivery, how does a teacher sort through all the materials to know what aligns with the TEKS? Resources within TEKS RS are essential to be able to plan for student instruction effectively and efficiently. Come explore, plan, and examine essential standards for units of instruction for 24-25 school year.
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/18/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Cedar Room A*
Date: 7/18/2024
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar Room A*
Is your Cybersecurity Annex ready? We want your district to be fully prepared for October when the TxSSC will begin asking districts to submit their EOP's Cybersecurity Annex. Eric Leath from the Texas School Safety Center will be at Region 7 ESC on July 18th to present a workshop on all the ins and outs of this annex. You can choose to attend in the morning or afternoon, as both sessions will be the same.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
This course will certify and re-certify HS/EHS staff, teachers, and teaching assistants in CPR, First Aid, and AED. The training teaches rescuers to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies, including cardiac arrest and choking for adults, children, and infants. 1. Learners will gain the ability to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies, 2. The learner is going to be assessed by demonstration of skills. This training is for Region 7 ESC employees and Head Start/Early Head Start teaching staff ONLY.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
This workshop looks at ways to empower students with intellectual disabilities to acquire the skills necessary to live in future environments with purpose, independence, and joy. Topics will include disability awareness, self-advocacy, person-centered planning, student-led ARD meetings, and resources to promote sincere and strategic futures planning.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 7/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Join our Literary Breakouts workshop and dive into a world of creativity and expression. Learn how to create a digital breakout using literature including classics and contemporary fiction.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
ASCENDER Students software annual student data rollover is a process that closes out the current school year and prepares student records for the next school year.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Administrators as well as teachers who have supervisory duties for service decisions related to gifted/talented are required to complete a minimum of six (6) hours of professional development that includes nature and needs of gifted/talented students and service options for gifted/talented students. (19 TAC 89.2(4)) This workshop satisfies the required provisions in law. This workshop is free to all Region 7 Districts and Charters.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/18/2024
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Maple Room
Based on the Bill Perryman and John Seidlitz publication from Seidlitz Education, "7 Steps to a Language-Rich, Interactive Classroom" This training offers educators an easy step-by-step model to ensure that daily instruction is differentiated for all learners. But let's be honest -- our students are not always concerned with differentiation, but they love an exciting and safe environment. Topics will include how to blend the what with the how of teaching today's learners! *PLEASE NOTE: Participation in "Teacher Habits to Increase Student Outcomes" is a prerequisite to this webinar.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
4
Date: 7/19/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 7/19/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Date: 7/19/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Date: 7/19/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Date: 7/19/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Date: 7/19/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Date: 7/19/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Meal Service - Rock Wall
Date: 7/19/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Date: 7/19/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Date: 7/20/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 7/20/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Date: 7/20/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Date: 7/20/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Date: 7/20/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Date: 7/20/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Date: 7/20/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Date: 7/20/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Meal Service - Oak Room
Date: 7/20/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Meal Service - Rock Wall
Date: 7/20/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 7/20/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
This School Board Training Summit will offer you the opportunity to get your required hours for School Board training with multiples session to attend. Please come enjoy the training and learn new information.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/19/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Lufkin ISD - Transportation Dept
School Bus Driver Safety Re-Certification Training-- state-mandated program to provide 8 hours training to drivers every three years after the initial 20-hours. This training will provide drivers safety training in transporting students to and from school and school-sponsored trips. Fee: $75. Instructor will have a class manual for use during training.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/19/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Basic 30 Hour G/T Training (Day 5 of 5) Grades K-12: The focus of this session will be applications for classroom integration of creative thinking skills and creative problem solving across content areas. This workshop does not count as a 6 hour update. The G/T 30 Hours / 5 Day Basics do not need to be taken in numerical order.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/19/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Needing collaboration with other teachers? Want time to learn bite-sized chunks of learning over the course of the year? Then this cohort is for you! This "just-in-time" training will consist of dates spread throughout the year and provide time for you to ask questions, collaborate with colleagues, and learn small implementable skills that you can take straight to your classroom. This kickoff will send you into the year with new knowledge and a new math family to learn with all year. I invite all elementary teachers to join and have time to internalize any planning materials including OER, TEKS Resource System, StemScopes, and any other adopted curricular resource. This will be a series of dates however It is not required to attend all sessions during the year. The dates this planning cohort will be offered are the following: September 19th, November 6th, January 16th, March 20th, and May 15th. I hope to see you all year!
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/19/2024
Start Time: 9:45 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum
Join the education team at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum for the annual Region 7 Education Service Center Teaching the Holocaust summer workshop series. Teachers will tour the Holocaust/Shoah Wing, the Human Rights Wing, and the Pivot to America Wing of the museum. Teachers will meet with museum educators to gain access to the vast resources available to teach students of all ages about the Holocaust, Human Rights, and local and national Upstanders. The DHHRM is a world-class museum with an exceptional education team ready to help you design instruction for your classroom. Teachers will receive light snacks and lunch at the museum, free parking, free admission into the museum, a $25 gas stipend (mailed after the visit), and resources to take back to the classroom.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/22/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 7/23/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 7/24/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) is open to administrators who will be evaluating teachers using the T-TESS model. The three-day training will cover the T-TESS rubric's four domains: Planning, Instruction, Learning Environment, and Professional Practice and Responsibilities. Appraisers must also possess an ILD (Individualized Leadership Development) certificate OR an AEL (Advanced Educational Leadership) certificate as a co-requisite to the T-TESS certification. To register please contact Nicki Carter or Lyndsey Register at Region 7 Center for Effective Schools.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/22/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Community Connections
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, caregivers, teachers, & school staff how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. This course teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis & non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders, & eating disorders. This training will take place at Community Connections- 501 Pine Tree Rd, Longview, TX 75604 in their library.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
8
Date: 7/22/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Date: 7/23/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Date: 7/24/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Through hands-on activities focusing on Grade 5 student expectations for whole number operations and fraction concepts, these trainings are designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge of mathematics concepts and procedures; improve overall mathematics instruction; and lead to student success on statewide assessments and post-secondary readiness. In the Mathematics Achievement Academy for grade 5, participants will examine the grade 5 TEKS based on learning progressions and critical checkpoints for understanding, experience classroom-ready activities, including formative assessment and follow-up activities that account for learner variability, and build a toolkit of strategies and key questions through analysis of activities for all students. We will also investigate how to help students with disabilities, learners who seek to be bilingual and biliterate, students struggling to learn mathematics, and learners identified for gifted services. Seating is limited, and priority will be given to teachers who have not previously attended a Math Academy. Participants must attend all three consecutive dates.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/22/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate*
These strategic planning cohorts are designed to deepen teachers' understanding of RLA content, instructional planning with TEKS RS, and instructional delivery in collaboration with other RLA teachers from across the region. Each session will include learning regarding challenging RLA learning goals and a grade span model lesson to use in the classroom (K-5, 6-12). Teachers will also receive just-in-time PD/support for hot topics and areas of need such as short constructed response, extended constructed response, cross-curricular connections, and addressing the new item types.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/22/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
Are you ready to take your G/T services to the next level and elevate your students’ educational experience? Unlock the full potential of your G/T students through this immersive workshop designed for G/T educators with a working knowledge of Texas Performance Standards Project and project-based learning. This session will empower educators to develop exemplary projects, gather resources, prepare to launch in the classroom, then showcase the remarkable outcomes of student exploration. Connect with fellow educators, share ideas, and build a network of support for ongoing collaboration. Register now to secure your spot and be part of the Region 7 TPSP success team! This workshop satisfies the state requirement for the annual G/T 6-hour update.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/22/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Welcome to TEKS Trek: Advanced 3-D Science Instruction for High School! Join our Physics community in this workshop series designed to elevate high school science classrooms. Dive deep into the latest Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and explore methods for seamlessly integrating advanced 3-D instruction into every lesson. This hands-on training series covers essential high school science concepts, including phenomena, claims, evidence, and reasoning (CER), engineer design challenges, inquiry, and scientific argumentation. Connect with fellow physics teachers, share valuable resources, and build a supportive network for ongoing professional growth. **1 and 2-dimensional motion **Session includes a make & take
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/22/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
This workshop focuses on general ASCENDER Student System conventions and uses. This session will focus on the Registration & Attendance applications. It includes hands-on instruction on how to enroll and withdraw students, how to enter and update attendance, review of special program registration, and an overview of available reports. (also look for separate, additional sessions that focus on the ASCENDER grade reporting application) Participants will need to bring their own device to participate in the workshop.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/22/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Mathematics is a beautiful subject that explores the fundamental concepts of numbers, shapes, and patterns. The story of mathematics does not end in the classroom. Our subject provides a platform for creativity and innovation and allows people to explore new ideas. In this workshop, we create and develop projects in which students will see the beauty of math in nature, art, and music. Together we will examine getting rid of the tricks of math and build the concepts along with the procedural. Teachers will leave the workshop with projects ready to use in the classroom.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/22/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Are you a new Federal Program Director, or do you need a refresher? This session is for you! Join us for a two-day Fed Camp as we outline the basics of ESSA, ESSER, and SCE. We will dig into what you need to know about the program requirements for Title I, Part A; Title I, Part C; Title I, Part D; Title II; Title III; and Title IV. We will also cover documentation and systems every director needs to know to keep you on target in State and Federal Programs. Please register for days 1 and 2.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
12
Date: 7/22/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Chapel Hill ISD - Chapel Hill Middle
This workshop teaches participants how to safely manage disruptive and assaultive behavior. Completion of the training will certify participants to use verbal, nonverbal, and non-violent physical intervention, disengagement, and holding skills. This program meets the requirements in the Commissioner's Rules for training in prevention and de-escalation techniques and alternatives to the use of restraint as mandated by SB 1196. In order to receive CPI certification, participants must attend and participate in the entire workshop. Tests will not be accepted early. To ensure the comfort and safety of all participants, armed individuals, school resource officers, law enforcement officers, and school marshals are required to ground all weapons for the physical portion of the training. Each person is responsible for grounding their weapons in a manner consistent with their agency's policies and procedures. Participants should wear closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothing. There will be an hour working lunch. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch. This workshop utilizes Non-Violent Crisis Intervention 3rd Edition materials. This is Day 1 of a 2-day workshop. Day 2 is on July 23, 2024. Participants enrolled for Day 1 will automatically be registered for Day 2. **Participants must attend both days to receive credit/certification.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
30
Date: 7/22/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Unlock the power of Adobe InDesign in your classroom with our comprehensive workshop designed specifically for educators! Whether you're looking to create engaging handouts, eye-catching posters, or interactive PDFs, this hands-on training will equip you with the skills to enhance your teaching materials and captivate your students. Adobe InDesign is the industry-standard publishing app that enables you to design beautiful page layouts for print or digital media. This workshop is perfect for teachers of all subjects who wish to incorporate professional-grade design elements into their educational resources.
Max Participants:
55
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/22/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
This workshop is designed for educators to enhance their knowledge and skills in using Google tools in the classroom. Participants will learn how to effectively integrate Google Suite for Education, including Google Classroom, Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Meet into their teaching practices. The hands-on sessions will cover best practices for creating, organizing, and sharing digital resources, as well as tips for managing and engaging students in a virtual learning environment. This workshop is ideal for teachers of all levels of experience and subject areas looking to improve their use of technology in education.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/22/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Monthly Zoom meetings are designed for collaborative, problem-solving conversations between Special Education Directors of Region 7. Current legal topics and concerns will be determined for each meeting. Please join us and bring your comments and questions to share with the group. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
10
Date: 7/23/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Collaborate*
What is the role of the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee? This overview training is designed for administrators, teachers, and any staff who have been previously trained in the LPAC Framework. Review the state and federal requirements for serving Emergent Bilinguals per the changes adopted to TAC Ch 89 in August 2023 so you can conduct effective LPAC meetings throughout the school year. It is a best practice that all LPAC members be annually trained.
Max Participants:
230
Min Participants:
5
Date: 7/23/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Participants will explore concepts and strategies that develop positive behavioral skills for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. In this workshop, we will examine research-based strategies, resources, and tools related to the needs of individuals with Autism that assist in planning for the prevention and intervention of specific behavioral needs. Participants will complete the hands-on planning process for determining the function of a behavior and choosing interventions.
Max Participants:
55
Min Participants:
10
Date: 7/23/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
SB 179 enacted during the 87th legislative session requirements for counselors to spend 80% of their time implementing the Texas Model Comprehensive Counseling Program. Join us as we explore the components of the program. Additionally, we will spend time looking at practical ways to implement the comprehensive programming and ways to collect data to inform decision-making in your counseling program.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 7/23/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
ASCENDER Students software annual student data rollover is a process that closes out the current school year and prepares student records for the next school year. $100 fee waived for ASCENDER Coop Members.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/23/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
This course will provide attendees with information on how tiering is determined for Adult Day Care Homes, the process of Serious Deficiency, and the National Disqualified List.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/23/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Ash Room
Date: 7/23/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Date: 7/23/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Meal Service - Rock Wall
Participants will be provided with the latest updates from the Head Start program and have an opportunity to create social stories for each learning center in their classroom. Master Teachers will share Tips and Tools of the Trade.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/23/2024
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Collaborate*
This 3-hour session will prepare participants to administer and score the preLAS and LAS Links Online assessments. We will practice scoring student responses using the LAS rubrics, and be able to determine if a student is to be coded as English Proficient or as an Emergent Bilingual based on the scores. The LAS Battery of Assessments has been adopted as the single, TEA-approved English language proficiency test for the identification of English learners.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
5
Date: 7/24/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Date: 7/25/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Teacher of the Year
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/24/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Spring Hill ISD - Spring Hill J H
Date: 7/25/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Spring Hill ISD - Spring Hill J H
Date: 7/26/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Spring Hill ISD - Spring Hill J H
School Bus Driver Safety Certification Training-- state-mandated program to provide 20 hours initial training to bus drivers. This training will provide driver safety training in transporting students to and from school and school-sponsored trips. Fee: $150.00. Instructor will have a class manual for use during training.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
This workshop focuses on the basic training for first time users of the ASCENDER Grade Reporting System. It includes hands-on instruction on how to enter and change courses, master schedule and student schedules, report card processing and an overview of available reports. (Also look for separate, additional sessions that focus on the basic training for first time users of ASCENDER Registration and Attendance Applications.) $100 fee, waived for ASCENDER Coop Members.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Neches Room
State and Federal Programs Staff Meeting
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Join us for an exciting workshop where we'll explore the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the education landscape. In this hands-on session, we'll delve into practical applications of AI, from personalized learning experiences to smart classroom tools. You'll gain insights into blending AI seamlessly with traditional teaching methods, fostering project-based learning, and enhancing your pedagogical strategies. No matter your role in education, whether a teacher, administrator, or curriculum developer, this workshop is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to harness AI's potential effectively. Together, let's make the world better one classroom at a time with the cutting-edge technology of AI.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Date: 7/24/2024
Start Time: 11:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Meal Service - Maintenance Hall
Are you a new Federal Program Director, or do you need a refresher? This session is for you! Join us for a two-day Fed Camp as we outline the basics of ESSA, ESSER, and SCE. We will dig into what you need to know about the program requirements for Title I, Part A; Title I, Part C; Title I, Part D; Title II; Title III; and Title IV. We will also cover documentation and systems every director needs to know to keep you on target in State and Federal Programs. Please register for Days 1 and 2. Lunch will be provided on day 2.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
12
Date: 7/25/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Date: 7/25/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
Date: 7/25/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Date: 7/25/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Date: 7/25/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate*
Date: 7/25/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Date: 7/25/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Get ready to join the Fine Arts Festival Workshop, the ultimate rendezvous for music, art, theatre, and dance teachers who believe in turning classrooms into canvases of inspiration! Picture this: A day filled with symphonies of laughter, choreographies of learning, and canvases of boundless creativity. This isn't just a workshop; it's a celebration of the artistry within each educator, a chance to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary! Dive into a smorgasbord of creativity with a variety of options presented by teachers across Region 7. From innovative lesson plans to collaborative projects, you'll have the chance to choose your own artistic adventure and be inspired by the diverse perspectives of fellow educators. Join us in this symphony of colors, movements, and sounds. Let's turn teaching into a performance, classrooms into galleries, and educators into the directors of their own creative productions!
Max Participants:
150
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/25/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Maple Room
Through hands-on activities focusing on Kindergarten student expectations, this training is designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge of problem-solving and discourse. In this training, teachers will identify the actions of a proficient problem solver and build knowledge and understanding of mathematical discussion that complement the use of a problem-solving heuristic. Additionally, teachers will build knowledge and understanding of formative assessment strategies that focus on making student thinking visible to the teacher and build knowledge and understanding of five practices that support mathematical discourse to strengthen student voice and agency with a problem-solving heuristic. This academy determines a $100 stipend eligibility by assessing the following criteria: a confirmed job/grade assignment as per AskTED records, verified attendance at the corresponding grade-level Original Mathematics Achievement Academy, and completion of two half-day training sessions along with a twelve-hour online course. This is the second half-day training and attendance at the first half-day training is required.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
The 2024-25 TEMPLATE process begins. Region 7's own, Dr. Michael Davis and Daniela Sanders, work with coop members to: - Review legislation pertinent to 2024-2025 school funding - Estimate revenue projections using the 2023-2024 six-week student data - Discuss data elements and timelines for revenue projections, setting tax rates, and creating budgets for the 2024-25 school year. Bring your device and data to the full-day training/hands-on and walk out with a working draft to start the 2024-25 school year. This session will be repeated on August 6th, session #276423.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Meal Service - Rock Wall
Date: 7/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Date: 7/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 7/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
The session will address the importance of classroom management, and how the ELOF and Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines align with the State Adopted Curriculum. Teachers and Teaching assistants will be provided with tools and strategies to use in the classroom. Active Supervision, Head Start deadlines, and Assessments will be reviewed. The participants will gain knowledge in classroom management, curriculum, assessment and active supervision. This workshop is for Head Start teachers and teaching assistants only.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
This session is for district staff who will be an administrative user of the web-based ASCENDER TeacherPortal. This session will show administrators how to set up and maintain TeacherPortal at the district and campus levels. $100 fee waived for ASCENDER Coop Members. This session is for Administrative Users Only.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/25/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Through hands-on activities focusing on 1st-grade student expectations, this training is designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge of problem-solving and discourse. In this training, teachers will identify actions of a proficient problem solver and build knowledge and understanding of mathematical discussion that complement the use of a problem-solving heuristic. Additionally, teachers will build knowledge and understanding of formative assessment strategies that focus on making student thinking visible to the teacher and build knowledge and understanding of five practices that support mathematical discourse to strengthen student voice and agency with a problem-solving heuristic. This academy determines a $100 stipend eligibility by assessing the following criteria: a confirmed job/grade assignment as per AskTED records, verified attendance at the corresponding grade-level Original Mathematics Achievement Academy, and completion of two half-day training sessions along with a twelve-hour online course.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/26/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Through hands-on activities focusing on 2nd-grade student expectations, this training is designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge of problem-solving and discourse. In this training, teachers will identify the actions of a proficient problem solver and build knowledge and understanding of mathematical discussion that complement the use of a problem-solving heuristic. Additionally, teachers will build knowledge and understanding of formative assessment strategies that focus on making student thinking visible to the teacher and build knowledge and understanding of five practices that support mathematical discourse to strengthen student voice and agency with a problem-solving heuristic. This academy determines a $100 stipend eligibility by assessing the following criteria: a confirmed job/grade assignment as per AskTED records, verified attendance at the corresponding grade-level Original Mathematics Achievement Academy, and completion of two half-day training sessions along with a twelve-hour online course. This is the second half-day training and attendance at the first half-day training is required.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/26/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Are you preparing to become ESL certified? Join us for an interactive full-day session where we will explore the foundations and framework of ESL instruction. We will take several practice quizzes and become familiar with the ESL TExES 154 Exam format. Everyone will receive access to a study guide and a variety of online resources for further practice. Come away feeling prepared, confident, and ready to ace the test!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 7/26/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Welcome to TEKS Trek: Advanced 3-D Science Instruction for High School! Join our Chemistry community in this workshop series designed to elevate high school science classrooms. Dive deep into the latest TEKS and explore methods for seamlessly integrating advanced 3-D instruction into every lesson. This hands-on training series includes essential high school science concepts: phenomena, claims, evidence, and reasoning (CER), engineer design challenges, inquiry, and scientific argumentation. Connect with fellow chemistry teachers to share valuable resources and build a supportive network for ongoing professional growth. Embark on this journey with us, where teaching excellence meets exploration! **This session is part 1 of a 4 part series focusing on the following: Gases & Thermodynamics / Atomic Structure / Nuclear Chemistry.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/26/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Developing observable and measurable behavior goals can be difficult, and collecting data on those goals can be even more challenging. This workshop provides participants with the foundational tools necessary to write concrete, measurable behavior goals and objectives that correlate with the FBA/BIP. Participants will also learn how to collect data on these goals/objectives and analyze the data to monitor progress and modify the BIP.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 7/26/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Date: 7/26/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Cedar Room A*
Date: 7/26/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Date: 7/26/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Meal Service - Rock Wall
The session will address the importance of classroom management, and how the ELOF and Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines align with the State Adopted Curriculum. Teachers and Teaching assistants will be provided with tools and strategies to use in the classroom. Active Supervision, Head Start deadlines, and Assessments will be reviewed. The participants will gain knowledge in classroom management, curriculum, assessment and active supervision. This workshop is for Head Start teachers and teaching assistants only.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/26/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Through hands-on activities focusing on 3rd-grade student expectations, this training is designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge of problem-solving and discourse. In this training, teachers will identify the actions of a proficient problem solver and build knowledge and understanding of mathematical discussion that complement the use of a problem-solving heuristic. Additionally, teachers will build knowledge and understanding of formative assessment strategies that focus on making student thinking visible to the teacher and build knowledge and understanding of five practices that support mathematical discourse to strengthen student voice and agency with a problem-solving heuristic. This academy determines a $100 stipend eligibility by assessing the following criteria: a confirmed job/grade assignment as per AskTED records, verified attendance at the corresponding grade-level Original Mathematics Achievement Academy, and completion of two half-day training sessions along with a twelve-hour online course. This is the second half-day training and attendance at the first half-day training is required.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/27/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Spring Hill ISD - Spring Hill J H
School Bus Driver Safety Re-Certification Training-- state-mandated program to provide 8 hours training to drivers every three years after the initial 20-hours. This training will provide drivers safety training in transporting students to and from school and school-sponsored trips. Fee: $75. Instructor will have a class manual for use during training.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/29/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Hallsville ISD - Hallsville H S
School Bus Driver Safety Re-Certification Training-- state-mandated program to provide 8 hours training to drivers every three years after the initial 20-hours. This training will provide drivers safety training in transporting students to and from school and school-sponsored trips. Fee: $75. Instructor will have a class manual for use during training.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/29/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Collaborate*
What is the role of the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee? This overview training is designed for administrators, teachers, and any staff who have been previously trained in the LPAC Framework. Review the state and federal requirements for serving Emergent Bilinguals per the changes adopted to TAC Ch 89 in August 2023 so you can conduct effective LPAC meetings throughout the school year. It is a best practice that all LPAC members be annually trained.
Max Participants:
230
Min Participants:
5
Date: 7/29/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Comfort Suites
Date: 8/2/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Date: 8/2/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Learn the fundamentals of dyslexia intervention through a review of Texas dyslexia laws and current research, as well as best practices in dyslexia instruction. Learn how to deliver daily intervention utilizing Reading by Design, a systematic, explicit, and intensive reading program. Participants will receive the entire Reading by Design program resources. This course requires attendance for 5 days. Once registered, a purchase order/payment will need to be emailed to the registrar no later than July 8, 2024, in order for your registration to be completed. Due to the demand of the workshop, any participant without a purchase order/payment on file by the payment deadline of June July 8, 2024, will be dropped from the workshop and their spot will be given to the next person on the waitlist. There must be at least 8 participants for this workshop to be held.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/29/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Please join us for a trek through the new science TEKS for Matter. We will navigate 3-D Science instruction for properties of matter. This hands on training series will cover science essentials such as phenomena; claims, evidence and reasoning: engineering design challenges: inquiry: graphic organizers; and lesson closure. Connect with fellow TEKS Explorers, share resources, and build a support network for ongoing professional growth. This is part 1 of a 4 part series for Grade K-2 teachers, but can be attended as a stand alone session to gather ideas for implementing the new TEKS.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/29/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Synergy Park
In this training series, participants will learn to implement the Texas Math OER effectively. Throughout this learning series, participants will work through modules that include a deep dive into the product and various implementation protocols designed to ensure successful instruction and positive student outcomes.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/29/2024
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Collaborate*
This 3-hour session will prepare participants to administer and score the preLAS and LAS Links paper assessments. We will practice scoring student responses using the LAS rubrics, and be able to determine if a student is to be coded as English Proficient or as an Emergent Bilingual based on the scores. The LAS Battery of Assessments has been adopted as the single, TEA-approved English language proficiency test for the identification of English learners.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
5
Date: 7/30/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Please join us for a trek through the new science TEKS for Matter. We will navigate 3-D Science instruction for properties of matter. This hands on training series will cover science essentials such as phenomena; claims, evidence and reasoning: engineering design challenges: inquiry: graphic organizers; and lesson closure. Connect with fellow TEKS Explorers, share resources, and build a support network for ongoing professional growth. This is part 1 of a 4 part series for Grade 3-5 teachers, but can be attended as a stand alone session to gather ideas for implementing the new TEKS.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/30/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Participants will learn the characteristics of students identified with high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how these characteristics might manifest into behaviors that inhibit learning. Research-based strategies will be provided for appropriate social, communication, and behavioral interventions, resulting in increased academic performance and positive student outcomes.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 7/30/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Utilize the pieces of DMAC designed for Administrators, Counselors, Testing Coordinators, Interventionists, Team Leaders and other District/Campus staff. We’ll share tips highlighting how to set up user accounts in DMAC and how to provide access to relevant reports to analyze, trend, and compare STAAR or TELPAS data. Aggregate state and local data with lead4ward and Data Exports. We’ll also show how to create online forms in FormWorks, document Appraisals (including the ability to calibrate T-TESS processes for TIA), and highlight our PlanWorks piece for your DIPs and CIPs!
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/30/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Innovate*
Are you wondering how to optimize class time and ensure that your students are not only learning but also retaining the material? In this math workshop, we'll collaborate to explore the use of various tools, including visual aids, manipulatives, and real-world examples, to help students comprehend and retain mathematical concepts. Using Texas Math Solutions OER from Texas Gateway and TEKS Resource System participants will plot the course for a successful year. This workshop will equip you with the skills to create impactful lessons that you can immediately implement in your classroom.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/30/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Garrison ISD - Garrison H S
Step into the CTE Teacher Academy: Igniting Excellence in Career and Technical Education Instruction hosted by Garrison ISD. In the morning, engage in whole-group-driven sessions, then transition into afternoon breakout sessions led by master teachers, tailored to each program of study within diverse CTE fields, including discussions. Connect with peers, exchange innovative strategies, and depart with fresh inspiration to enhance your CTE curriculum. Don't miss out on this invaluable opportunity for professional development! This workshop will be held at 459 N. US Hwy 59, Garrison, Tx 75946.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/30/2024
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 9:00 PM
Location: Hallsville ISD - Hallsville H S
Date: 7/31/2024
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 9:00 PM
Location: Hallsville ISD - Hallsville H S
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 9:00 PM
Location: Hallsville ISD - Hallsville H S
Date: 8/2/2024
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 9:00 PM
Location: Hallsville ISD - Hallsville H S
School Bus Driver Safety Certification Training-- state-mandated program to provide 20 hours initial training to bus drivers. This training will provide driver safety training in transporting students to and from school and school-sponsored trips. Fee: $150.00. Instructor will have a class manual for use during training.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/31/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Use local data in DMAC to improve instruction. Create quality online assessments aligned to STAAR standards using the TAG test item bank and collect data in TEKScore. We’ll focus on how to create, score, and report on assessment items with the new interactive item types (e.g., hot spot, inline choice, multi-select, etc.). Effortlessly analyze results by customizing the options of your favorite reports under the 1-click settings included with the Teacher Dashboards.
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/31/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Lindale ISD - Administration
Including students with autism throughout the campus can pose unique challenges. In this workshop, participants will learn about the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder and how they can affect different parts of a student's school day. Participants will learn the legal requirements for including students with autism and the long-term effects. Participants will also learn how to improve challenging behavior related to autism through evidence-based strategies. Participants will be better equipped to include students with autism in their classrooms to improve student outcomes. This workshop is primarily for Lindale ISD staff.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
10
Date: 7/31/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Are you wondering how to optimize class time and ensure that your students are not only learning but also retaining the material? In this math workshop, we'll collaborate to explore the use of various tools, including visual aids, manipulatives, and real-world examples, to help students comprehend and retain mathematical concepts. Using Texas Math Solutions OER from Texas Gateway and TEKS Resource System participants will plot the course for a successful year. This workshop will equip you with the skills to create impactful lessons that you can immediately implement in your classroom.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/31/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Nacogdoches ISD - Nacogdoches H S
Congratulations! Have you or have you not been selected for a MOA CTE audit this year? Let us ease your mind. Region 7 CTE department is hosting a “Methods of Administration” workshop. Please join us for this in-depth training that explores all of the aspects of what is reviewed during an audit. Learn about the type of questions that are asked in an audit, what areas of your campus need to be prepared, who will be required to be in attendance, as well as “what not to do.” You may not have been selected this year, but eventually, it will be your turn. Let us help you be ready! This workshop will be held at Malcolm Rector Center at Nacogdoches High School.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
10
Date: 7/31/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Innovate*
Dive into the world of video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro, the leading video editing software for film, TV, and the web, tailored specifically for educators. This introductory workshop is designed to empower teachers with the skills to create compelling video content that can transform classroom teaching and learning experiences. Whether you're aiming to produce educational videos, class projects, or enhance online learning materials, Adobe Premiere Pro offers a powerful platform to bring your creative visions to life. This workshop is perfect for educators across all subjects who wish to incorporate dynamic video elements into their curriculum.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/31/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Join us for an engaging session where we dive deep into Google Classroom, the ultimate digital classroom tool. we'll discuss practical insights, time-saving hacks, and creative strategies to make your Google Classroom experience more effective and enjoyable. Whether you're a tech-savvy teacher or just getting started, this workshop will help you master the art of online teaching. Let's explore the digital world of education together!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
Underachieving students have a significant gap between their ability and what they produce and achieve in the classroom. Participants will look at various strategies to encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning. Participants will research online sites, answer forum questions, collaborate with peers, and complete assignments by the deadline to receive credit. This workshop satisfies the state requirement for the annual G/T 6-hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
For gifted students to demonstrate academic growth, they must be challenged, but what if they refuse to accept that challenge? Students may not realize the influence effort has on their success with difficult tasks. Participants will study various approaches for reinforcing effort and providing recognition to enhance students’ learning and encourage them to take educational risks. This course is based on Marzano’s nine instructional strategies. This workshop satisfies the state requirement for the annual G/T 6-hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 1 of 5) Grades K-12: In this online course, participants will learn about the cognitive, social, and emotional characteristics of gifted students through internet investigations, district information and practices, and online discussions. In addition, participants will gain an understanding of the laws outlined in the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students with a focus on the definition of giftedness and historical perspectives. This workshop meets the Texas state requirements for G/T basic training in nature and needs of gifted learners as outlined in the Texas State Plan. To receive a certificate, all work must be completed by the end date. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 1 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 2 of 5) Grades K-12: In this online course, participants will gain an understanding of how to implement Texas law and the State Board of Education rule concerning the assessment and identification of gifted and talented students as indicated in the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students. Participants will also learn about methods of assessment that help accurately identify the needs of the gifted students in a district. All work must be completed by the course end date to receive a certificate. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 2 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 3 of 5) Grades K-12: Participants in this online course will develop an understanding of the eleven elements of depth and complexity and how to incorporate them within their lessons to engage gifted students in more rigorous content. In addition, the Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP) tasks will be examined in order to gain a deeper understanding of how they can be utilized to meet the state-mandated requirement that gifted students will develop advanced-level products and performances. The Curriculum and Instruction standards outlined in the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students will be analyzed. All work must be completed by the course end date to receive a certificate. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 3 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 4 of 5) Grades K–12: In this online course, participants will learn about traditional as well as new methods of differentiating content, process, and product for gifted students. Ways to utilize pre-assessment strategies and inventories to design appropriately challenging curriculum for gifted students will be covered. Participants will create rubrics and product criteria cards to implement immediately with their students as they develop advanced-level, innovative products. The laws outlined in the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students will be reviewed. All work must be completed by the course end date to receive a certificate. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 4 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 5 of 5) Grades K–12: The focus of this online course is various applications for integrating critical and creative thinking skills across the content areas. Frameworks for promoting creative thinking with students as well as strategies for facilitating critical thinking will be presented. The standards defined in the Family/Community Involvement section of the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students will be examined. All work must be completed by the course end date to receive a certificate. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 5 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 8/2/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Aspen Room
In this training series, participants will learn to implement the Texas Reading Language Arts OER effectively. Throughout this learning series, participants will work through modules that include a deep dive into the product and various implementation protocols designed to ensure successful instruction and positive student outcomes.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
This workshop teaches participants how to safely manage disruptive and assaultive behavior. Completion of the training will certify participants to use verbal, nonverbal, and non-violent physical intervention, disengagement, and holding skills. This program meets the requirements in the Commissioner's Rules for training in prevention and de-escalation techniques and alternatives to the use of restraint as mandated by SB 1196. In order to receive CPI certification, participants must attend and participate in the entire workshop. Tests will not be accepted early. To ensure the comfort and safety of all participants, armed individuals, school resource officers, law enforcement officers, and school marshals are required to ground all weapons for the physical portion of the training. Each person is responsible for grounding their weapons in a manner consistent with their agency's policies and procedures. Participants should wear closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothing. There will be an hour working lunch. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch. This workshop utilizes Non-Violent Crisis Intervention 3rd Edition materials. This is Day 1 of a 2-day workshop. Day 2 is on 8/2/2024. Participants enrolled for Day 1 will automatically be registered for Day 2 on 8.2.24, **Participants must attend both days to receive credit/certification.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
30
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
This training is all about student data. With web-based applications such as Student Portfolio, FormWorks, LPAC, and Learning Plans, users can easily create digital documentation for individual students. Teachers and Administrators will learn to quickly find students, access state and local assessment history, make adjustments to plans, and record notes or attach files and forms. All data seamlessly travels with the students as they advance from grade to grade or change campuses.
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Elevate your video editing skills to the next level with our advanced Adobe Premiere Pro workshop, designed exclusively for educators who are ready to push the boundaries of digital storytelling in their teaching. Building upon basic video editing knowledge, this workshop delves deeper into the sophisticated features of Adobe Premiere Pro, enabling teachers to create more complex, engaging, and professional-quality video content. From intricate editing techniques to advanced audio manipulation and color grading, participants will explore the full potential of video editing to captivate and inspire students.
Max Participants:
55
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
This presentation is designed to provide district leaders with clarity about the DVA process, specifically answering the following questions: • What to expect? • How will the DVA work? • What are the key takeaways? • And provide open discussions with TEA and District leadership about the DVA process. The District Vulnerability Assessment required by the 88th legislative session is designed to evaluate a district’s safety posture and its alignment with statutory requirements.
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Online Webinar
We are excited to introduce Stephanie Ellison, an elementary school behavior specialist, inspirational speaker, children’s book author, activist, and host of "Fostering Hope," as our virtual keynote speaker. Stephanie's heartfelt narrative traverses the nation, shedding light on her family's journey through addiction, depression, and instability. Renowned for her genuine and compelling storytelling, Stephanie captivated audiences as the keynote speaker at our Youth Leadership Summit in January, receiving rave reviews from all who attended. Join us as Stephanie shares her inspiring story, offering insights and empowerment that resonate deeply with audiences of all ages.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
47
Date: 8/2/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
Training in the use of the ASCENDER discipline software application to enter, update, and print discipline records.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/2/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
ASCENDER TeacherPortal is a web-based grade book that allows teachers to maintain and post student data including attendance, assignment grades, cycle grades, discipline referrals, and multiple levels of teacher notes and various reports. In this session, teachers will learn how to create a secure TeacherPortal account, post daily attendance, set up course selections with categories and assignments, maintain daily grades, print interim progress reports, and various other reports. $100 fee waived for ASCENDER Coop Members. This session is for Teacher Users Only.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/2/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Lufkin ISD - Administration
This 3-hour workshop will prepare participants to administer and score the LAS Links assessments. We will practice scoring student responses using the LAS Links rubrics, and be able to determine if a student is to be coded as English Proficient or as an Emergent Bilingual based on the scores. The LAS Battery of Assessments has been adopted as the single, TEA-approved English language proficiency test for the identification of English learners. This workshop is open to all districts, but hosted at Lufkin ISD.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
4
Date: 8/2/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
In the ever-evolving world of digital design and animation, Adobe After Effects stands out as a powerhouse for creators looking to bring their visions to life. As a beginner, the journey into After Effects might seem daunting, with its vast array of tools and features designed for creating sophisticated visual effects and motion graphics. However, with the right approach, mastering the basics of After Effects can unlock a new realm of creativity and expression.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/2/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
This meeting will provide information updates for teachers who work with students receiving Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) services. Topics of discussion will vary based on the needs of the participants. Any current and updated state and federal regulations related to special education, law, and assessments will be shared. This is a great time to share ideas and network with fellow ECSE teachers. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
10
Date: 8/5/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Waskom ISD - More than one campus
This workshop has a focus on building practices that support educator wellness in schools today. This is an in-district workshop for Waskom ISD only.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
2
Date: 8/5/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Carthage ISD - Carthage H S
When you have well-organized routines and procedures for your classroom, you model for students the same organized behavior you wish to see from them. Participants will gain classroom organization and behavior management techniques to reduce inappropriate and off-task behaviors and create a positive behavior support system. This workshop is primarily for Carthage ISD.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
10
Date: 8/5/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Navigating the social maze of everyday life can be difficult for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and learning these skills is often required for the functional success of every other educational goal. In this workshop, we will explore the complexities of social interaction, as well as strategies and interventions that can support the development of good social skills and social understanding for our students with ASD.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 8/5/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Carthage ISD - Carthage H S
When you have well-organized routines and procedures for your classroom, you model for students the same organized behavior you wish to see from them. Participants will gain classroom organization and behavior management techniques to reduce inappropriate and off-task behaviors and create a positive behavior support system. This workshop is primarily for Carthage ISD.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
10
Date: 8/6/2024
Start Time: 8:45 AM
End Time: 2:45 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Staff will be provided program updates and training and pick up needed supplies.
Max Participants:
150
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/6/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
In this workshop for K-12 school counselors, we will review the latest updates to laws regarding the school counseling profession. We will discuss data and best practices for documenting time, and we will strategize using that data to advocate for students and the school counseling profession. In addition, we will practice effective strategies for holding crucial conversations with administrators and other stakeholders.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/6/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
The 2024-25 TEMPLATE process begins. Region 7's own, Dr. Michael Davis and Daniela Sanders, work with coop members to: - Review legislation pertinent to 2024-2025 school funding - Estimate revenue projections using the 2023-2024 six-week student data - Discuss data elements and timelines for revenue projections, setting tax rates, and creating budgets for the 2024-25 school year. Bring your device and data to the full-day training/hands-on and walk out with a working draft to start the 2024-25 school year. This session is a repeat of July 25, session #276418.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/6/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
LEAs that receive ESSA funds are required to complete an annual compliance report for TEA. Does that thought make you nervous? Never fear! State & Federal Programs staff will answer your questions and alleviate your fears as they take you step-by-step through the ESSA Compliance Report. This session will cover current updates and changes to the 23-24 ESSA Compliance Reports in eGrants for Titles IA, IC, ID, IIA, IIIA, and IVA, PNP, and USCO. Participants will learn how to complete the Compliance Report.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
5
Date: 8/6/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
We know that practice makes perfect, so join us for this extended learning opportunity to apply your learning from the morning workshop. State & Federal Programs staff members will be available to help troubleshoot and answer questions during this hands-on, real-world work session.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
5
Date: 8/7/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Hallsville ISD - Administration
In this workshop, participants will receive information about what trauma is, trauma statistics, and how trauma can present in children. Additionally, they will learn about the neurobiology of trauma, self-regulation techniques, and tips and strategies that school staff can utilize to become more trauma-informed. This is an in-district workshop for Hallsville ISD only.
Max Participants:
250
Min Participants:
8
Date: 8/7/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Are you a new Special Education Director in Region 7? Join us to discuss current legislative and programmatic topics. There will also be a Q&A and networking time to get you ready for the 2024-25 school year.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
10
Date: 8/7/2024
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Webinar
This training is designed for users new to the TREx (Texas Records Exchange) process. Step-by-step procedures will be explained in order to request or receive student records/transcripts. You will be receiving a link for this webinar from Melissa Smith.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/8/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Yantis ISD - Yantis Elementary School
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, caregivers, teachers, & school staff how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. This course teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis & non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders, & eating disorders. This is an in-district workshop for Yantis ISD only.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
8
Date: 8/8/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Magnolia Room
Are you new to Special Education, or maybe you are a veteran but have never attended an ARD? What can you expect? Participants will gain an overview of ARD practices, ideas for organization, and strategies for working collaboratively as case managers. We will explore the legal requirements of an ARD meeting. In this session, we will watch the TEA recorded webinar, “ARD 101,” and engage in meaningful activities and discussions surrounding the webinar.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 8/8/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
This course will certify and re-certify HS/EHS staff, teachers, and teaching assistants in CPR, First Aid, and AED. The training teaches rescuers to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies, including cardiac arrest and choking for adults, children, and infants. 1. Learners will gain the ability to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies, 2. The learner is going to be assessed by demonstration of skills. This training is for Region 7 ESC employees and Head Start/Early Head Start teaching staff ONLY.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/8/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
SB 11 from the 86th Legislative session required all schools to receive Behavior Threat Assessment training for their Safe & Supportive Schools Program (SSSP). In this training partcipants will learn the basics of threat assessment teams and how they should be structured in schools to best meet the needs of students and campuses when a threat is posed.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
10
Date: 8/8/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Innovate*
Calling all new PEIMS Recruits! As a new District PEIMS Coordinator, do you feel unprepared for what lies ahead? No need to fret, we've got you covered! In this workshop, we'll share strategies and resources focusing on TIMS, TWEDS, Report Help, Tools for Error Resolution, and UID Assignments to help you be successful in your first year as a PEIMS Coordinator. We'll demonstrate how these systems work and you'll receive printed and digital resources to take with you.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/8/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Critical Issue Session workshop presented by Moak Casey. General provision of information pertaining to school finance topics and changes. A virtual link will be sent at least two (2) days before the meeting to registered participants.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/8/2024
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Are you a new Educational Diagnostician? Speech Language Pathologist? School Psychologist? Are you seasoned but this is your first year in the school setting? If so, this workshop is for you. This session will explore the responsibilities of evaluation personnel. Participants will learn best practices for evaluating students with disabilities. The evaluation process will be explored from informed consent to the completion of the written evaluation. Come and network with ESC 7 staff and other new special education staff.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 8/9/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Pine Tree ISD - Administration
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, caregivers, teachers, & school staff how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. This course teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis & non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders, & eating disorders. This is an in-district workshop for Pine Tree ISD only.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
8
Date: 8/13/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Lufkin ISD - Administration
What is the role of the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee? This overview training designed for administrators, teachers, and any staff who is involved in district Bilingual/ESL programs will answer questions such as: How do we identify a student as Emergent Bilingual? Who decides what services the student receives? What are the district responsibilities for serving Emergent Bilingual students? Receive updates and clarification of the state and federal requirements for serving Emergent Bilinguals so you can conduct effective LPAC meetings throughout the school year. It is a best practice that all LPAC members be annually trained. **This workshop will be hosted in Lufkin ISD but is open to EVERYONE.**
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
8
Date: 8/14/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Maple Room
This course is designed to assist personnel responsible for managing the operational, financial, and procurement functions of child nutrition programs with procedural knowledge and resources to prepare for an Administrative, Financial, and Procurement Review. This course is not designed to teach the programmatic concepts of operating the NSLP and SBP.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/15/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
This meeting will provide evaluation staff with the opportunity to network, receive updates, and share practices. Case studies are welcome, and Q & A time will be provided. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email. This workshop is for districts in Angelina County. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email.
Max Participants:
295
Min Participants:
10
Date: 8/15/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Oak Room*
This workshop teaches participants how to safely manage disruptive and assaultive behavior. Completion of the training will certify participants to use verbal, nonverbal, and non-violent physical intervention, disengagement, and holding skills. This program meets the requirements in the Commissioner's Rules for training in prevention and de-escalation techniques and alternatives to the use of restraint as mandated by SB 1196. In order to receive CPI certification, participants must attend and participate in the entire workshop. Tests will not be accepted early. To ensure the comfort and safety of all participants, armed individuals, school resource officers, law enforcement officers, and school marshals are required to ground all weapons for the physical portion of the training. Each person is responsible for grounding their weapons in a manner consistent with their agency's policies and procedures. Participants should wear closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothing. There will be an hour working lunch. **Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch. This workshop utilizes Non-Violent Crisis Intervention 3rd Edition materials. This is Day 1 of a 2-day workshop. Participants enrolled for Day 1 will automatically be registered for Day 2 on 8-16-24. **Participants must attend both days to receive credit/certification.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
30
Date: 8/20/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
IN the fall of 2024, TEKS RS will have a NEW PLATFORM!!! This session will focus on the major components of the TEKS Resource System curriculum within the new platform. Participants will get an interactive experience with TEKS Resource System platform and the documents of the TEKS Resource System.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/20/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
Are you a new Bilingual/ESL or Title III Program Leader in Region 7? Join us as we dissect program topics and leadership responsibilities for first-year program leaders or leaders wanting to dive a little deeper into their role. Come prepared with questions as there will be time for Q&A and networking to equip you as a leader during the 2024-25 school year!
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/20/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
If your LEA has OnDataSuite this is the session for you! Join the team from AloeSoft as they give an overview of all things OnDataSuite for PEIMS, Assessment, and Accountability! Start your year right!
Max Participants:
140
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/21/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
State and Federal Programs Staff Meeting
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/21/2024
Start Time: 11:30 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Embark on a journey of knowledge and collaboration during our Lunch-and-Learn sessions. Delve into timely and essential information tailored for evaluators and ARD managers. Experience the power of meaningful dialogue and seize the opportunity to expand your network with fellow diagnosticians in the region. Don't miss out on this dynamic blend of learning and connection – your lunch break just got much more enriching! Today's topic: Informed Consent. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email.
Max Participants:
295
Min Participants:
10
Date: 8/22/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
These strategic planning cohorts are designed to deepen teachers' understanding of RLA content, instructional planning with TEKS RS, and instructional delivery in collaboration with other RLA teachers from across the region. Each session will include learning regarding challenging RLA learning goals and a grade span model lesson to use in the classroom (K-5, 6-12). Teachers will also receive just-in-time PD/support for hot topics and areas of need such as short constructed response, extended constructed response, cross-curricular connections, and addressing the new item types.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/22/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Innovate*
Date: 8/22/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
This meeting of Curriculum Directors will provide an opportunity to receive updates, network, and share best practices to enhance programs. Q & A time will be provided for sharing concerns and successes. This workshop will be held face-to-face at Region 7 ESC or through Zoom.
Max Participants:
190
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/22/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
In this training, participants will gain an understanding of how to achieve growth on writing components for individual students through effective content-area instruction. They will explore released question examples, the test format, and the ELPS to understand the expectations of all content area STAAR and EOC exams. Participants will create language-focused activities intentionally designed to help move students forward in their writing.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/22/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
Are you a new Bilingual/ESL or Title III Program Leader in Region 7? Join us as we dissect program topics and leadership responsibilities for first-year program leaders or leaders wanting to dive a little deeper into their role. Come prepared with questions as there will be time for Q&A and networking to equip you as a leader during the 2024-25 school year!
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/22/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
This webinar will cover the steps necessary to complete the Finance process in order to roll Finance Fiscal year to the new school year. You will be receiving a link for this webinar from Kim Callahan.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/22/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
This course will cover Payroll Verification and August Accruals Process. $35 fee, waived for ASCENDER Coop Members.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/22/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Small group? With my middle and high school kids? ABSOLUTELY! Small group instruction is the secret ingredient that will change your recipe for design with one key lever for supporting students. Teachers often utilize the time to review student data, set goals, support struggling students, and teach, reteach, or remediate instruction. Let's look at practical ways to structure, organize, and implement small groups in your secondary classroom.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 8/23/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Date: 8/23/2024
Start Time: 10:31 AM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Innovate*
This follow up session is part of a two-year Therapist Training program. This comprehensive training is designed for teachers of students with dyslexia using proven intervention techniques that align with Dyslexia Handbook. Training will focus on multi-sensory remedial techniques, research in dyslexia, educational identification of dyslexia, conducting parent meetings, teacher training, and ethical guidelines for professionals. This is Follow Up Day 2 to Session 242919 that was held in July. You must have attended the July session in order to attend this follow-up session.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/23/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
This course will cover steps for closing the current fiscal year and running the first payroll of the new fiscal year. $35 fee, waived for ASCENDER Coop Members.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/26/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Participants will receive training on the TX CAN (Texas Complex Access Network) Rubric of Effective Practices in relation to T-TESS. These evidence-based practices include classroom structure, visual supports, positive behavior strategies, instruction, lesson planning, IEP goal writing, communication, and assessment.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 8/28/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Through hands-on activities focusing on number concepts and relationships, whole number operations, and beginning fraction concepts, these academies are designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge of mathematics concepts and processes, improve overall mathematics instruction, and lead to student success on statewide assessments and post-secondary readiness. Participants will Identify instructional components that develop fluency and number sense based on robust conceptual and procedural understandings, review the structure of the Mathematics Achievement Academy system, and make connections to teacher development. Participants will understand appropriate applications of problem-solving and discourse in the mathematics classroom, identify components of the Mathematics Achievement Academies in instructional practices, and support the implementation of Mathematics Achievement Academy content.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/28/2024
Start Time: 11:45 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Neches Room
HR/Operations Meeting
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/29/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
By law, Texas Middle School Fluency Assessment (TMSFA) must be given to all 7th-grade students who failed the previous year's state test before the end of the 1st six weeks of school. All available data, including the Spring assessment, should be used to determine at-risk students. We must determine deficits in student reading using an approved reading assessment instrument. From the results of this assessment, a plan must be made for reading intervention to help each student read on grade level. This initial session will train teachers to give the TMSFA and discuss the meaning or interpretation of those scores.
Max Participants:
85
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/29/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Birch Room*
New Transition Employment Designees, Transition Coordinators, and Transition Specialists will receive hands-on professional development related to best practices and legal requirements for Transition. Upon completing this workshop, participants will be able to identify various assessment tools, create data-driven transition supplements and IEP goals, and develop sustainable services and programs that improve student outcomes for students of varying abilities.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 8/29/2024
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
The transition services workshops will provide special education professionals with the knowledge to implement quality transition services that are required as part of the Individual Education Plan for all students 14 years and older. The focus will be on evidence-based practices, collaboration, and networking.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 9/1/2024
Start Time: 12:15 AM
End Time: 11:45 PM
Location: Online Webinar
What is the role of the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee? This overview training is designed for administrators, teachers, and any staff who have been previously trained in the LPAC Framework. Review the state and federal requirements for serving Emergent Bilinguals per the changes adopted to TAC Ch 89 in August 2023 so you can conduct effective LPAC meetings throughout the school year. It is a best practice that all LPAC members be annually trained.
Max Participants:
500
Min Participants:
4
Date: 9/1/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Course
This course covers legal responsibilities of professionals concerning suspected child abuse and neglect.
Max Participants:
500
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/3/2024
Start Time: 12:15 AM
End Time: 11:45 PM
Location: Online Webinar
So, you've had ELPS training, but now what? Let's start using them in instruction! The English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) provide educators with essential instructional components for supporting English learners. This brief overview will serve as an introduction for you to incorporate the ELPS into your lesson development and instructional delivery.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
4
Date: 9/3/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar B/Cedar C
In this training series, participants will learn to implement the Texas Reading Language Arts OER effectively. Throughout this learning series, participants will work through modules that include a deep dive into the product and various implementation protocols designed to ensure successful instruction and positive student outcomes.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/3/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
In this training series, participants will learn to implement the Texas Math OER effectively. Throughout this learning series, participants will work through modules that include a deep dive into the product and various implementation protocols designed to ensure successful instruction and positive student outcomes.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/4/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Cypress Room*
This 3-hour session will prepare participants to administer and score the LAS Links paper assessments. We will practice scoring student responses using the LAS rubrics, and be able to determine if a student is to be coded as English Proficient or as an Emergent Bilingual based on the scores. The LAS Battery of Assessments has been adopted as the single, TEA-approved English language proficiency test for the identification of English learners.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
5
Date: 9/4/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Join us for a dynamic day of hands-on exploration and discovery with robotics! Connect with fellow educators to share ideas and strategies while exploring the fundamentals of robotics. Examine innovative ways to leverage the interdisciplinary nature of robotics to enhance learning across all subjects while incorporating critical thinking and teamwork. To enhance our learning experience, participants are encouraged but are not required to bring a robot and laptop. This workshop satisfies the state requirement for the annual G/T 6-hour update.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/4/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Talk Saves Lives is the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s standardized education program that provides participants with the most up-to-date research on suicide prevention and what they can do in their communities to save lives. Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide. They will learn best practices for keeping themselves and others safe and helpful education in mental health and suicide prevention through activity-based learning. This training is included in TEA’s Best Practices List for suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
4
Date: 9/4/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
In this training series, participants will learn to implement the Texas Reading Language Arts OER effectively. Throughout this learning series, participants will work through modules that include a deep dive into the product and various implementation protocols designed to ensure successful instruction and positive student outcomes.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/4/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
In this training series, participants will learn to implement the Texas Math OER effectively. Throughout this learning series, participants will work through modules that include a deep dive into the product and various implementation protocols designed to ensure successful instruction and positive student outcomes.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/4/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
Zoom on over and join the excitement at our EcoLand Animal Extravaganza! Students are in for a wild adventure as they explore the fascinating world of our animals, discovering everything from their habitats to body coverings, offspring, and more! EcoLand Early Learning Center is thrilled to bring the zoo to you with our live and interactive Zoom sessions. Calling all 1st grade, Kindergarten, Head Start, PreK, and ECSE teachers – this is your golden ticket to a virtual animal encounter like never before! Why should you hop on board? Well, it's not just about the animals; it's about turning Zoom into a fun and educational playground! Our 45-minute virtual learning opportunity is tailor-made for your entire class, aligning seamlessly with grade-level standards. Meet Terry the Tree Frog and friends as they lead the way in a lively session that encourages students to observe, describe, question, predict, and reflect. But that's not all – get ready for some scientific talk as students compare, contrast, and categorize the amazing characteristics they observe. Zooming @ EcoLand with Terry & Friends isn't just an online experience; it's a doorway to a plethora of educational benefits for your students. Let's turn Zoom into a magical learning space together!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/4/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate*
This training is designed for district and campus personnel who are new to the School Improvement. District and campus leadership teams will learn how the Effective Schools Framework (ESF) provides a clear vision for what districts and schools across the state do to ensure an excellent education for all Texas students. Additionally, leadership teams will learn how the ESF supports school and district continuous improvement efforts by providing the basis for the ESF diagnostic process and the foundation for the alignment of resources and supports to the needs of each school. As participants study the ESF framework and its 5 Levers, they will unpack how Effective Instruction, Strategic Staffing, and High-Quality Instructional Materials are all supported and leveraged by systems of Strong School Leadership and Planning.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/4/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 9/5/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
This 2-day training includes an orientation to the role of paraprofessionals, scientifically-based strategies in reading, writing, and math instruction, and other important topics. Participants will also be administered a locally-developed assessment to demonstrate knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructional strategies for reading, writing, and mathematics, which meets the requirements to ensure that all paraprofessionals meet Title I, Part A Paraprofessional Requirements per ESSA Federal law. Please send POs to Nella Custer at ncuster@esc7.net or Fax to 903-988-6846. Due to high demand, this training is also being held on September 25th-26th.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 9/4/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
This 3-hour session will prepare participants to administer and score the pre-LAS paper assessments. We will practice scoring student responses using the PreLAS and LAS rubrics, and be able to determine if a student is to be coded as English Proficient or as an Emergent Bilingual based on the scores. The LAS Battery of Assessments has been adopted as the single, TEA-approved English language proficiency test for the identification of English learners.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
5
Date: 9/5/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
STAAR 2.0 has brought new item types, new thinking, and new requirements from students, teachers, and districts. Of these, writing is key in students internalizing learning across all contents. Short and extended constructed response items have brought attention to this instructional best practice and we are here to help you! Join us as we look at constructed responses and how we can connect thinking to writing responses.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/5/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Maple Room
In this training series, participants will learn to implement the Texas Reading Language Arts OER effectively. Throughout this learning series, participants will work through modules that include a deep dive into the product and various implementation protocols designed to ensure successful instruction and positive student outcomes.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/5/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
In this training series, participants will learn to implement the Texas Math OER effectively. Throughout this learning series, participants will work through modules that include a deep dive into the product and various implementation protocols designed to ensure successful instruction and positive student outcomes.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/5/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Please join us for a trek through the new science TEKS for Force, Motion and Energy. We will navigate 3-D Science instruction and what it means for your classroom. This hands on training series will cover science essentials such as phenomena; claims, evidence and reasoning: engineering design challenges: inquiry: graphic organizers; and lesson closure. Connect with fellow TEKS Explorers, share resources, and build a support network for ongoing professional growth. This is part 2 of a 4 part series for Grade 3-5 teachers, but can be attended as a stand alone session to gather ideas for implementing the new TEKS.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/5/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Learn and implement daily routines for student interaction that will provide meaningful opportunities for use of newly-taught language in all content areas. When these routines are paired with high accountability, you can't go wrong!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/5/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate*
This training is designed for district and campus personnel who are new to the School Improvement. District and campus leadership teams will learn how the Effective Schools Framework (ESF) provides a clear vision for what districts and schools across the state do to ensure an excellent education for all Texas students. Additionally, leadership teams will learn how the ESF supports school and district continuous improvement efforts by providing the basis for the ESF diagnostic process and the foundation for the alignment of resources and support to the needs of each school. As participants study the ESF framework and its 5 Levers, they will unpack how Effective Instruction, Strategic Staffing, and High-Quality Instructional Materials are all supported and leveraged by systems of Strong School Leadership and Planning.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/5/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
In this meeting, recipients of the Stronger Connections Grant will receive updates and have an opportunity to collaborate with other recipients.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/6/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Cedar B/Cedar C
In this training series, participants will learn to implement the Texas Reading Language Arts OER effectively. Throughout this learning series, participants will work through modules that include a deep dive into the product and various implementation protocols designed to ensure successful instruction and positive student outcomes.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/6/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
In this training series, participants will learn to implement the Texas Math OER effectively. Throughout this learning series, participants will work through modules that include a deep dive into the product and various implementation protocols designed to ensure successful instruction and positive student outcomes.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/6/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Come join us to learn about the latest tools and resources available for the classroom. The workshop will cover how to use Discovery Education's platform to enhance student engagement, increase student learning and help students achieve their goals. Topics include integrating technology in the classroom, creating engaging lessons, resources to support STAAR 2.0, and utilizing multimedia resources to bring subjects to life. Participants will leave the workshop with new ideas for their lessons and a deeper understanding of how to use Discovery Education to support student success.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/9/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Please join us for a trek through the new science TEKS for Force, Motion, and Energy. We will navigate 3-D Science instruction and what it means for your classroom. This hands on training series will cover science essentials such as phenomena; claims, evidence and reasoning: engineering design challenges: inquiry: graphic organizers; and lesson closure. Connect with fellow TEKS Explorers, share resources, and build a support network for ongoing professional growth. This is part 2 of a 4 part series for Grade K-2 teachers, but can be attended as a stand alone session to gather ideas for implementing the new TEKS.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/9/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Maple Room
In this training series, participants will learn to implement the Texas Math OER effectively. Throughout this learning series, participants will work through modules that include a deep dive into the product and various implementation protocols designed to ensure successful instruction and positive student outcomes.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/9/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
During these monthly chats, we will review pertinent information regarding the McKinney Vento Homeless students. We will review resources that could assist with the services to students experiencing homelessness as well as have time to answer questions about identification, dispute resolution, and any other McKinney Vento questions participants may have.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
2
Date: 9/10/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
This introduction will focus on the major components of the TEKS Resource System curriculum. Participants will get an interactive experience with TEKS Resource System platform and the documents of the TEKS Resource System.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/10/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Welcome to TEKS Trek: Navigating 3-D Science Instruction! Join our community of TEKS Explorers in this engaging workshop series designed to enhance science classrooms. Dive deep into the latest Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and discover how to seamlessly integrate 3-D instruction into every lesson. This hands-on training series covers science essentials which include phenomena, claims, evidence and reasoning (CER), engineer design challenges, inquiry, graphic organizer, and formative assessment. Connect with fellow TEKS Explorers, share valuable resources, and build a supportive network for ongoing professional growth. Embark on this journey with us, where teaching excellence meets exploration! This is part 2 of a 4 part Middle School series. Part 2 is focused on Force and Motion.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Vision Certification is for School Nurses, Aides, and Volunteers who want training in Vision Certification Screening for the purpose of referral. Participants must be 18 years old with a diploma/GED. If you are using an automated vision screener (ie Spot or Optiplex) you must bring a copy of your certificate of training by the manufacturer in order to be certified for vision screening.
Max Participants:
15
Min Participants:
8
Date: 9/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
In this workshop, participants will briefly review graduation requirements as outlined by the Chapter 74B. Participants will review FAQs, any graduation requirement updates, and "hot topics" related to academics and graduation requirements. Participants are encouraged to use this time to ask any questions related to transcripts, graduation requirements, or academics. ****Before attending this workshop, you must complete the on-demand course for Graduation 101.****
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
5
Date: 9/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Maple Room
1st-Time Principals’ Academy: Meets Texas legal requirements of an induction program with an assigned mentor for first-year principals [19 TAC 241.25] The Academy Includes: T-PESS Overview and goal setting Accountability Practice Labs Leadership roles, responsibilities, and core leadership tasks according to Texas Principal Standards Leading and Establishing campus planning There is no fee for mentors.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
This training is for CTE directors, coordinators, counselors, and teachers. It is designed for those who are relatively NEW to CTE program management and as a refresher course for those with more experience. Topics covered: CTE PEIMS Coding, TEA and Legislative Updates, CTE Funding, Teacher Certification, Programs of Study, Endorsements, Industry-Based Certifications, Resources, best practices, and much more.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/10/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Come together with other members of the Title I, Part C- Migrant SSA and have collaborative conversations about all things Migrant. Participants will leave with a greater understanding of the grant requirements, SSA information, available resources, and ESC supports.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
4
Date: 9/10/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Is it your dream to have a Title I, Part A schoolwide campus? Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a Title I, Part A Schoolwide campus? Do you have a campus that would like to attain this status? Do you have what it takes to build a quality program? Please bring your campus team and join us for an informational meeting to learn the requirements and map out a plan to build your Title I, Part A schoolwide campus program for the next school year. This informational meeting is a requirement for any campus wishing to move to a schoolwide campus designation.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
2
Date: 9/11/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Youth Mental Health First Aid is TEA approved training for suicide prevention, and is designed to teach parents, caregivers, teachers, & school staff how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. In this course participants will learn a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis & non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders, & eating disorders.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
8
Date: 9/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Hearing Certification is for School Nurses, Aides, and Volunteers who want training in Hearing Certification Screening for the purpose of referral. Participants must be 18 years old with a diploma/GED. Please bring your audiometer with you to the training.
Max Participants:
15
Min Participants:
8
Date: 9/12/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 9/13/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
A relationship with one caring adult has the power to impact student welfare and success. Bus drivers, teachers, paraprofessionals, counselors, principals, interventionists, and other school staff have a direct and daily influence on positive student outcomes. 'Capturing Kids' Hearts' shows them how to create high-achieving centers of learning by strengthening students' connectedness to others through enhancing healthy bonds with staff and establishing collaborative agreements of acceptable behavior. Participants will learn how to build meaningful, productive relationships with every student and every colleague; how to develop team-building skills and social contracts with students, and how to create a safe, effective environment for learning. ***This is a 2-day training*** Participants are required to attend both days to get credit.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
12
Date: 9/12/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate*
Participants will learn about how the Backward Design Planning process works using resources from TEKS RS. Resources examined include the IFD, Performance Assessments, formative assessments, unit assessments, and pacing guides. Each learner will walk away with a unit mapped out and ready for lesson planning.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Collaborate*
Participants will use the TEKS Resource System to build cross-curricular units with a focus on Depth and Complexity. These units will be designed to meet the needs of diverse learners including G/T students. The participants will explore and plan with a TEKS Resource System document that shows cross-curricular alignment to power up their planning to impact student growth. This workshop satisfies the state requirement for the annual G/T 6-hour update.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
CTE-SSA administrators that are contracted with the service center will meet and receive information about SSA services for their districts. SSA members will also receive instruction on CTE catalogs and be provided with information regarding professional development opportunities for teachers and administrators.
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Are our students where we would like them to be? How do you know what your students know and understand? Building teaching practices for enhancing our students' learning moves our students to higher levels of success. Understanding your student's strengths and weaknesses will drive the practices and discussions. Through an examination of the data, the TEKS, and research-based instructional strategies, the group will collaborate on problem-solving and meeting the needs of students. Teachers will collaborate, share resources, and practice math instructional strategies in order for their students to gain a better understanding of concepts. Join the group and add to your instructional toolbox.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
Does your district receive a Title I, Part D, Subpart 2 allocation? Are you wondering if your district has all of the components in place to ensure that federal requirements are being met? If so, please join us at this session as Gerardo Ramirez, TEA' s Title I, Part D Director, outlines the requirements for Title I, Part D, Subpart 2 programs. We will examine the general program requirements as well as the data required for ESSA Compliance Reporting. Participants will leave with a better understanding of the program and the compliance pieces necessary to support it. There will be time for questions and answers.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
2
Date: 9/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Behavioral Health Component Professional Learning Community with five small and rural districts participating in the Title IV Mental & Behavioral Health Grant. This PLC will offer assistance in completion of the baseline SHAPE System Self-Assessment, training and support over the Behavioral Health Practice Guide Tools provided by TEA, and will help build resources and relationships that support collaboration with LMHAs and statewide telemedicine initiatives.
Max Participants:
15
Min Participants:
4
Date: 9/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Take a deep dive into the principles of COVA: Choice, Ownership, Voice, and Authentic learning experiences. The COVA framework shifts the focus from teaching to learning by empowering students to have a greater role in shaping their education. In this workshop, we will explore strategies for incorporating COVA into curriculum planning, assessments, and daily instruction, engage in activities modeling COVA in action, and develop plans and next steps for implementing COVA in their own classrooms and schools. COVA is the perfect learning approach to increase student engagement and promote learner agency.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/12/2024
Start Time: 11:30 AM
End Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Meal Service - Rock Wall
Date: 9/12/2024
Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
This workshop is for contracted CTE schools. Schools will receive information on the products and services provided during 2024-25 contract year. The CTE team will provide details on upcoming workshops and professional development that are available for both teachers and administrators. The catalog template for marketing and recruiting will be shared, along with TEA updates.
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/13/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: EcoLand
Hop into the exciting world of EcoLand Teacher Certification, where adventure awaits our Head Start, Pre-K, ECSE, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 teachers! Join us for a “ribbit-ing” experience as we prepare you for the ultimate journey at EcoLand with your students. Our training is not just a requirement; it's a leap into a world of possibilities! During this lively session, you'll become a certified EcoLand expert, learning the ins and outs of the facility, getting the lowdown on enrollment details, and diving into interactive, hands-on activities that align seamlessly with Pre-K Guidelines and TEKS standards. But wait, there's more! Keeping your certification up to date is a breeze – simply join us for an annual visit with your class to maintain your EcoLand guru status. It's not just training; it's a perpetual adventure! Ready to make a splash in the world of education? Jump on board for EcoLand Teacher Certification – where learning and fun go hand-in-hand!
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/13/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Student agency refers to the opportunity for students to make choices and take control of their own learning. It empowers students to influence their own path to mastery. It can be scary to give control of the learning to our students, but by making some simple changes in our classrooms, we can cultivate a more learner-centered environment. Discover how the principles of student choice and ownership and ignite enthusiasm in our learners and help deepen their understanding.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/25/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Do you want new best practice strategies for teaching the student expectation 8.10C involving translations, reflections, and rotations? The student expectation is a readiness standard that has consistently scored below 63% mastery. In the course, you will examine the standard and learn best practices and strategies to increase student achievement and retention. We will explore the concrete-representative (pictorial) - abstract approach to meet all readiness levels and move all students toward masters.
Max Participants:
1500
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/25/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Do you want new best practice strategies for teaching the student expectation 8.7C involving using the Pythagorean Theorem? The student expectation is a readiness standard that has consistently scored below 63% mastery. In the course, you will examine the standard and learn best practices and strategies to increase student achievement and retention. We will explore the concrete-representative (pictorial) - abstract approach to meet all readiness levels and move all students toward masters.
Max Participants:
1500
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/25/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Do you want new best practice strategies for teaching the student expectation 7.6G involving solving problems using data in graphs and plots? The student expectation is a readiness standard that has consistently scored below 63% mastery. In the course, you will examine the standard and learn best practices and strategies to increase student achievement and retention. We will explore the concrete-representative (pictorial) - abstract approach to meet all readiness levels and move all students toward masters.
Max Participants:
1500
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/25/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Do you want new best practice strategies for teaching the student expectation 8.7A involving solving volume problems of cylinders, cones, and spheres? The student expectation is a readiness standard that has consistently scored below 63% mastery. In the course, you will examine the standard and learn best practices and strategies to increase student achievement and retention. We will explore the concrete-representative (pictorial) - abstract approach to meet all readiness levels and move all students toward masters.
Max Participants:
1500
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/25/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Do you want new best practice strategies for teaching the student expectation A.9D involving graphing exponential functions that model growth and decay? The student expectation is a readiness standard that has consistently scored below 60% mastery. In the course, you will examine the standard and receive best practices strategies to increase student achievement and retention. We will explore the concrete-representative (pictorial) - abstract approach to meet all readiness levels and move all students toward masters.
Max Participants:
1500
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/2/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 5 of 5) Grades K–12: The focus of this online course is various applications for integrating critical and creative thinking skills across the content areas. Frameworks for promoting creative thinking with students as well as strategies for facilitating critical thinking will be presented. The standards defined in the Family/Community Involvement section of the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students will be examined. All work must be completed by the course end date to receive a certificate. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 5 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/2/2024
Start Time: 6:00 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
Underachieving students have a significant gap between their ability and what they produce and achieve in the classroom. Participants will look at various strategies to encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning. Participants will research online sites, answer forum questions, collaborate with peers, and complete assignments by the deadline to receive credit. This workshop satisfies the state requirement for the annual G/T 6-hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Course
You know what time it is! It's EOY LPAC time! Time to pull out your TEA EOY LPAC Guidance checklist. When should we have our End of Year LPAC meetings? What is the process for reclassifying students this year? What else does the LPAC need to do to wrap up the school year? Join us for the End of Year LPAC webinar, as we answer these questions and many others. We will review the updated reclassification options, the end-of-year checklist, and guide you as you finish out the school year. You won't want to miss this great opportunity!
Max Participants:
150
Min Participants:
2
Date: 5/1/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
We discover ways to better meet the needs of our increasingly diverse student population as we gain a greater understanding of how the human brain learns. By looking for ways to differentiate instruction and assessment approaches, we may be able to help more students achieve their full potential. Based on research on best educational practices associated with differentiation and brain-compatible instruction. This workshop satisfies the state requirement for the annual G/T 6-hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/16/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
This webinar will cover Non-Standard contracts ending and beginning using the Next Year Payroll frequency.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
Choice and challenge motivate learners. Menus can offer activities that extend the key concepts, appeal to several learning styles, and require students to think at higher levels of complexity. Participants will examine and create menus that offer choices to learners. Participants will research online sites, answer forum questions, collaborate with peers, and complete assignments by the deadline to receive credit. This workshop satisfies the state requirement for the annual G/T 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 3 of 5) Grades K-12: Participants in this online course will develop an understanding of the eleven elements of depth and complexity and how to incorporate them within their lessons to engage gifted students in more rigorous content. In addition, the Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP) tasks will be examined in order to gain a deeper understanding of how they can be utilized to meet the state-mandated requirement that gifted students will develop advanced-level products and performances. The Curriculum and Instruction standards outlined in the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students will be analyzed. All work must be completed by the course end date to receive a certificate. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 3 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 4 of 5) Grades K–12: In this online course, participants will learn about traditional as well as new methods of differentiating content, process, and product for gifted students. Ways to utilize pre-assessment strategies and inventories to design appropriately challenging curriculum for gifted students will be covered. Participants will create rubrics and product criteria cards to implement immediately with their students as they develop advanced-level, innovative products. The laws outlined in the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students will be reviewed. All work must be completed by the course end date to receive a certificate. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 4 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 5 of 5) Grades K–12: The focus of this online course is various applications for integrating critical and creative thinking skills across the content areas. Frameworks for promoting creative thinking with students as well as strategies for facilitating critical thinking will be presented. The standards defined in the Family/Community Involvement section of the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students will be examined. All work must be completed by the course end date to receive a certificate. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 5 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 7:00 AM
Location: Online Course
Through hands-on activities focusing on Kindergarten student expectations, this training is designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge of problem-solving and discourse. In this training, teachers will identify actions of a proficient problem solver and build knowledge and understanding of mathematical discussion that complement the use of a problem-solving heuristic. Additionally, teachers will build knowledge and understanding of formative assessment strategies that focus on making student thinking visible to the teacher and build knowledge and understanding of five practices that support mathematical discourse to strengthen student voice and agency with a problem-solving heuristic. This academy determines a $100 stipend eligibility by assessing the following criteria: a confirmed job/grade assignment as per AskTED records, verified attendance at the corresponding grade-level Original Mathematics Achievement Academy, and completion of two half-day training sessions along with a twelve-hour online course.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 7:00 AM
Location: Online Course
Through hands-on activities focusing on 1st grade student expectations, this training is designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge of problem-solving and discourse. In this training, teachers will identify actions of a proficient problem solver and build knowledge and understanding of mathematical discussion that complement the use of a problem-solving heuristic. Additionally, teachers will build knowledge and understanding of formative assessment strategies that focus on making student thinking visible to the teacher and build knowledge and understanding of five practices that support mathematical discourse to strengthen student voice and agency with a problem-solving heuristic. This academy determines a $100 stipend eligibility by assessing the following criteria: a confirmed job/grade assignment as per AskTED records, verified attendance at the corresponding grade-level Original Mathematics Achievement Academy, and completion of two half-day training sessions along with a twelve-hour online course.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 6:00 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
For gifted students to demonstrate academic growth, they must be challenged, but what if they refuse to accept that challenge? Students may not realize the influence effort has on their success with difficult tasks. Participants will study various approaches for reinforcing effort and providing recognition to enhance students’ learning and encourage them to take educational risks. This course is based on Marzano’s nine instructional strategies. This workshop satisfies the state requirement for the annual G/T 6-hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 6:00 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 1 of 5) Grades K-12: In this online course, participants will learn about the cognitive, social, and emotional characteristics of gifted students through internet investigations, district information and practices, and online discussions. In addition, participants will gain an understanding of the laws outlined in the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students with a focus on the definition of giftedness and historical perspectives. This workshop meets the Texas state requirements for G/T basic training in nature and needs of gifted learners as outlined in the Texas State Plan. To receive a certificate, all work must be completed by the end date. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the Region 7 Districts /Charters, G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 1 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 6:00 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 2 of 5) Grades K-12: In this online course, participants will gain an understanding of how to implement Texas law and the State Board of Education rule concerning the assessment and identification of gifted and talented students as indicated in the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students. Participants will also learn about methods of assessment that help accurately identify the needs of the gifted students in a district. All work must be completed by the course end date to receive a certificate. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the Region 7 Districts /Charters, G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 2 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/7/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Course
Join the TEA Emergent Bilingual Division as they provide program updates and support to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for the 2023-24 school year.
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
As Texas educators dive into the ELAR standards, librarians are ready to support them by sharing relevant resources including genre-specific text, multimodal text, videos and podcasts to support listening, reader’s theater scripts to support drama and performance standards, as well as TEKS aligned articles, images, charts, and eBooks found in digital content like TexQuest! Attendees will discover where to find specific ELAR resources within TexQuest that support the newer ELAR standards and learn how to easily share resources with students/staff/parents via learning management system integrations, Google/Microsoft, or permalinks. Session activities will focus on connections between curriculum, classroom instruction, and TexQuest digital resources.
Max Participants:
298
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Join us and learn how TexQuest digital resources help all learners make connections to the world around them. Trainers from Britannica and TeachingBooks will present.
Max Participants:
298
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Course
Discover your Gale resources that support elementary education and explore features that include text-to-speech, translations, Google/Microsoft integration and searches by content and Lexile level! In this webinar, you will: Learn how Gale’s rich multimedia content can meet the needs of all your students and teachers Interact with the resources with hands-on activities Have the opportunity to ask questions Share how you’ll incorporate what you’ve learned into the classroom Bring a lesson plan or project that you’ll be working on this year, and walk away with strategies to enhance instruction!
Max Participants:
298
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Course
Discover your Gale resources that support middle school education, and explore features that include TEKS alignment, text-to-speech, translations, Google/Microsoft integration and advanced searches by content and Lexile level! In this webinar, you will: Learn how Gale’s rich multimedia content can meet the needs of all your students and teachers Interact with the resources with hands-on activities Have the opportunity to ask questions Share how you’ll incorporate what you’ve learned into the classroom Bring a lesson plan or project that you’ll be working on this year, and walk away with strategies to enhance instruction!
Max Participants:
298
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/14/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Course
Discover your Gale resources that support high school education, and explore features that include TEKS alignment, text-to-speech, translations, Google/Microsoft integration and advanced searches by content and Lexile level! In this webinar, you will: Learn how Gale’s rich multimedia content can meet the needs of all your students and teachers Interact with the resources with hands-on activities Have the opportunity to ask questions Share how you’ll incorporate what you’ve learned into the classroom Bring a lesson plan or project that you’ll be working on this year, and walk away with strategies to enhance instruction!
Max Participants:
298
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 7:00 AM
Location: Online Course
Through hands-on activities focusing on Grade 2 student expectations, this training is designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge of problem-solving and discourse. In this training, teachers will identify actions of a proficient problem solver and build knowledge and understanding of mathematical discussion that complement the use of a problem-solving heuristic. Additionally, teachers will build knowledge and understanding of formative assessment strategies that focus on making student thinking visible to the teacher and build knowledge and understanding of five practices that support mathematical discourse to strengthen student voice and agency with a problem-solving heuristic. This academy determines a $100 stipend eligibility by assessing the following criteria: a confirmed job/grade assignment as per AskTED records, verified attendance at the corresponding grade-level Original Mathematics Achievement Academy, and completion of two half-day training sessions along with a twelve-hour online course.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Through hands-on activities focusing on Grade 3 student expectations, this training is designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge of problem-solving and discourse. In this training, teachers will identify actions of a proficient problem solver and build knowledge and understanding of mathematical discussion that complement the use of a problem-solving heuristic. Additionally, teachers will build knowledge and understanding of formative assessment strategies that focus on making student thinking visible to the teacher and build knowledge and understanding of five practices that support mathematical discourse to strengthen student voice and agency with a problem-solving heuristic. This academy determines a $100 stipend eligibility by assessing the following criteria: a confirmed job/grade assignment as per AskTED records, verified attendance at the corresponding grade-level Original Mathematics Achievement Academy, and completion of two half-day training sessions along with a twelve-hour online course.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/27/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Scoliosis/Spinal Certification is for School Nurses, Nursing Assistants, and Volunteers responsible for state-required spinal screening of students. This certification is a 3-hour class required to screen for the purpose of referral. You must be 18 years old with a diploma/GED.
Max Participants:
16
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/1/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
We discover ways to better meet the needs of our increasingly diverse student population as we gain a greater understanding of how the human brain learns. By looking for ways to differentiate instruction and assessment approaches, we may be able to help more students achieve their full potential. Based on research on best educational practices associated with differentiation and brain-compatible instruction. This workshop satisfies the state requirement for the annual G/T 6-hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/1/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
Much of the thinking done in schools today emphasizes the skills of analysis - finding the best and correct answer. However, there is another kind of thinking that focuses on exploring ideas, generating possibilities, and looking for many right answers rather than just one. Explore strategies to help students learn to think creatively to solve problems. This workshop satisfies the state requirement for the annual G/T 6-hour update.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/1/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 1 of 5) Grades K-12: In this online course, participants will learn about the cognitive, social, and emotional characteristics of gifted students through internet investigations, district information and practices, and online discussions. In addition, participants will gain an understanding of the laws outlined in the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students with a focus on the definition of giftedness and historical perspectives. This workshop meets the Texas state requirements for G/T basic training in nature and needs of gifted learners as outlined in the Texas State Plan. To receive a certificate, all work must be completed by the end date. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 1 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/1/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 2 of 5) Grades K-12: In this online course, participants will gain an understanding of how to implement Texas law and the State Board of Education rule concerning the assessment and identification of gifted and talented students as indicated in the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students. Participants will also learn about methods of assessment that help accurately identify the needs of the gifted students in a district. All work must be completed by the course end date to receive a certificate. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 2 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/2/2024
Start Time: 6:00 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 3 of 5) Grades K-12: Participants in this online course will develop an understanding of the eleven elements of depth and complexity and how to incorporate them within their lessons to engage gifted students in more rigorous content. In addition, the Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP) tasks will be examined in order to gain a deeper understanding of how they can be utilized to meet the state-mandated requirement that gifted students will develop advanced-level products and performances. The Curriculum and Instruction standards outlined in the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students will be analyzed. All work must be completed by the course end date to receive a certificate. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the Region 7 Districts/Charters, G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 3 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/2/2024
Start Time: 6:00 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 4 of 5) Grades K–12: In this online course, participants will learn about traditional as well as new methods of differentiating content, process, and product for gifted students. Ways to utilize pre-assessment strategies and inventories to design appropriately challenging curriculum for gifted students will be covered. Participants will create rubrics and product criteria cards to implement immediately with their students as they develop advanced-level, innovative products. The laws outlined in the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students will be reviewed. All work must be completed by the course end date to receive a certificate. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the Region 7 Districts /Charters, G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 4 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/2/2024
Start Time: 6:00 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 5 of 5) Grades K–12: The focus of this online course is various applications for integrating critical and creative thinking skills across the content areas. Frameworks for promoting creative thinking with students as well as strategies for facilitating critical thinking will be presented. The standards defined in the Family/Community Involvement section of the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students will be examined. All work must be completed by the course end date to receive a certificate. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the Region 7 Districts/Charters, G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 5 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/8/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Online Course
Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering (TAME) is a FREE STEM club offered to all Texas students. In partnership with Region 7 EcosySTEM, TAME is a great way to gain access to math and science supports, Engineering Design Challenges, scholarships, gain access to incredible special events, and connect with local industry to expose students to different career paths. This training will focus on how to set up a TAME club for your district, and highlight the opportunities available through this completely FREE resource. This session will be a webinar only. Please find the zoom link in the Special Instruction section.
Max Participants:
125
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
Underachieving students have a significant gap between their ability and what they produce and achieve in the classroom. Participants will look at various strategies to encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning. Participants will research online sites, answer forum questions, collaborate with peers, and complete assignments by the deadline to receive credit. This workshop satisfies the state requirement for the annual G/T 6-hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
For gifted students to demonstrate academic growth, they must be challenged, but what if they refuse to accept that challenge? Students may not realize the influence effort has on their success with difficult tasks. Participants will study various approaches for reinforcing effort and providing recognition to enhance students’ learning and encourage them to take educational risks. This course is based on Marzano’s nine instructional strategies. This workshop satisfies the state requirement for the annual G/T 6-hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 1 of 5) Grades K-12: In this online course, participants will learn about the cognitive, social, and emotional characteristics of gifted students through internet investigations, district information and practices, and online discussions. In addition, participants will gain an understanding of the laws outlined in the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students with a focus on the definition of giftedness and historical perspectives. This workshop meets the Texas state requirements for G/T basic training in nature and needs of gifted learners as outlined in the Texas State Plan. To receive a certificate, all work must be completed by the end date. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 1 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 2 of 5) Grades K-12: In this online course, participants will gain an understanding of how to implement Texas law and the State Board of Education rule concerning the assessment and identification of gifted and talented students as indicated in the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students. Participants will also learn about methods of assessment that help accurately identify the needs of the gifted students in a district. All work must be completed by the course end date to receive a certificate. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 2 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 3 of 5) Grades K-12: Participants in this online course will develop an understanding of the eleven elements of depth and complexity and how to incorporate them within their lessons to engage gifted students in more rigorous content. In addition, the Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP) tasks will be examined in order to gain a deeper understanding of how they can be utilized to meet the state-mandated requirement that gifted students will develop advanced-level products and performances. The Curriculum and Instruction standards outlined in the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students will be analyzed. All work must be completed by the course end date to receive a certificate. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 3 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 4 of 5) Grades K–12: In this online course, participants will learn about traditional as well as new methods of differentiating content, process, and product for gifted students. Ways to utilize pre-assessment strategies and inventories to design appropriately challenging curriculum for gifted students will be covered. Participants will create rubrics and product criteria cards to implement immediately with their students as they develop advanced-level, innovative products. The laws outlined in the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students will be reviewed. All work must be completed by the course end date to receive a certificate. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 4 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 12:01 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
G/T 5 Day Basics / 30 Hour Training (Day 5 of 5) Grades K–12: The focus of this online course is various applications for integrating critical and creative thinking skills across the content areas. Frameworks for promoting creative thinking with students as well as strategies for facilitating critical thinking will be presented. The standards defined in the Family/Community Involvement section of the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students will be examined. All work must be completed by the course end date to receive a certificate. This online course is offered at no charge to members of the G/T Coop, G/T Professional Development Package, and TPCP. G/T Day 5 will not satisfy the state requirement for the annual gifted/talented 6 Hour update. For questions about registration, please contact the registrar for this workshop at 903-988-6784.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/1/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Course
This course covers legal responsibilities of professionals concerning suspected child abuse and neglect.
Max Participants:
500
Min Participants:
1