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Date: 10/8/2025
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Los Ebanos Room
As we continue to develop our knowledge and expertise in P-TECH, we are excited to share an opportunity for additional support and professional growth. We have partnered with Educate Texas to bring you an overview session with Dr. Robina Salgado, who will be working closely with our campuses as you continue to grow and develop your P-TECH programs.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/8/2025
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Join us in this 1 hour virtual session where you will learn to maximize efficiency with posting, grading, and feedback tools; streamline assignments and communication with students.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/9/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: La Joya Room
This session will equip counselors with essential tools to strengthen academic planning, including transcript audits, course catalog alignment, and the development of middle and high school Personal Graduation Plans (PGPs) using DMAC. Counselors will also explore mental health collaboration strategies through community partnerships to support the whole child.
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/9/2025
Start Time: 3:30 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Tabasco Room
Participants will continue the work from our Saturday PD with the IEPs in Action: Planning Series! On October 6, 7, and 9, teachers will have hands-on time to complete IEP-at-a-Glance tools and embed accommodations into lesson plans, collaborate with colleagues, and walk away with ready-to-use strategies and supports for the classroom.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/9/2025
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Participants will examine committee roles and responsibilities, and DLI program expectations to enhance the fidelity of program implementation.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/9/2025
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Location: La Joya ISD
This session introduces staff to ClassLink, the district’s single sign-on platform that simplifies access to digital resources. Participants will learn how ClassLink supports students and staff by streamlining logins, improving instructional time, and providing secure, data-driven insights. Zoom Link: https://classlink.zoom.us/j/83892591446
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/11/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Understanding the characteristics associated with twice- exceptional learners helps participants develop an understanding of specific needs associated with these students. In this session, participants will examine assessment and identification processes, demonstrate an understanding of service design options, and examine curriculum and instruction for the twice-exceptional learner. Additionally, explorations of family and community resources for the twice- exceptional learners will be presented and discussed as viable options for districts and campuses.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/14/2025
Start Time: 3:30 PM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: La Joya ISD
This session introduces staff to ClassLink, the district’s single sign-on platform that simplifies access to digital resources. Participants will learn how ClassLink supports students and staff by streamlining logins, improving instructional time, and providing secure, data-driven insights. Zoom Link: https://classlink.zoom.us/j/83893607273
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/14/2025
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Participants will receive an overview of the supplemental services and support provided to migrant students to ensure their academic sucess.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/15/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: La Joya Room
This session introduces central office secretaries to practical, user-friendly artificial intelligence (AI) tools that can streamline daily tasks, improve communication, and boost productivity. Participants will explore AI applications for drafting professional correspondence, summarizing documents, organizing schedules, and creating visually appealing materials. The session will also address guidelines for ethical and responsible AI use in the workplace.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/15/2025
Start Time: 10:30 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Online Course
This session introduces educators to the Estrellita Sonidos Program, a research-based approach designed to enhance early literacy skills in Spanish. Participants will explore effective strategies for teaching phonemic awareness, letter-sound relationships, and blending techniques to support Spanish-speaking students' reading development.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/16/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Tabasco Room
Principals will focus on enhancing instructional leadership and furthering our district's academic vision and equip principals with essential tools and strategies to effectively lead their teams towards academic excellence.
Max Participants:
65
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/16/2025
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Join us in the 1 hour virtual session where you will learn practical, safe, and time-saving ways to use Brisk Teaching AI for lesson planning, feedback, differentiation, and resource creation.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/16/2025
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Location: La Joya ISD
This session introduces staff to ClassLink, the district’s single sign-on platform that simplifies access to digital resources. Participants will learn how ClassLink supports students and staff by streamlining logins, improving instructional time, and providing secure, data-driven insights. Zoom Link: https://classlink.zoom.us/j/85447296717
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/17/2025
Start Time: 11:00 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Online Course
The Estrellita-K1 Program is designed to support early literacy development for first-grade students, focusing on building strong foundational reading skills in Spanish. This session will guide educators through the program's key components, including phonemic awareness, letter recognition, and vocabulary building.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/18/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Jimmy Carter ECHS - Room E102
Teachers will be trained on Math Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS)
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/18/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Jimmy Carter ECHS - Room E103
Teachers will be trained on Math Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS)
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/18/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Jimmy Carter ECHS - Room E105
Teachers will be trained on Math Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS)
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/18/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Jimmy Carter ECHS - Room E104
Teachers will be trained on Math Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS)
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/18/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Jimmy Carter ECHS - Room E108
Teachers will be trained on Math Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS)
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/18/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Jimmy Carter ECHS - Room E109
Teachers will be trained on Math Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS)
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/18/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Jimmy Carter ECHS - Room E110
Teachers will be trained on Math Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS)
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/18/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Jimmy Carter ECHS - Room E112
Teachers will be trained on Math Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS)
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/18/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Jimmy Carter Early College Library
Teachers will be trained on Math Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS)
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/18/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya Room
This dynamic professional development session will introduce educators to the latest features in Canva for Education, designed to enhance classroom creativity and streamline content creation. Participants will explore new tools for designing engaging lessons, interactive presentations, student projects, and classroom visuals. From Magic Design and AI-powered tools to classroom collaboration features and curriculum-aligned templates, this session will equip educators with fresh, practical strategies to bring visual learning to life and boost student engagement.
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/18/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
This six-hour workshop is a component of the required thirty hours for teachers delivering services to identified G/T students. Participants will be introduced to differentiated instruction as a way to meet the needs of gifted/talented learners in the regular classroom. They will examine models of differentiation including anchor activities, tiered instruction, menus along with a variety of low-preparation strategies.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/18/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Tabasco Room
In this session, participants will explore linguistically sustaining practice and engage with strategies and resources that support checking for understanding during lessons.
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/20/2025
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Tabasco Room
Review Fall PEIMS data for accuracy and complete all required tasks in preparation for Snapshot.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/21/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: La Joya Room
La Joya ISD Librarians will come together to review/discuss library standards goals and objectives. Topics include: schedules, library programming & activities, library services policy/procedures, SB 13 and EFB policy review, guidelines for media in classrooms, Learning.com resources. The session will also highlight strategies for promoting and utilizing library resources effectively, as well as guiding principles for thoughtful and diverse collection development.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/21/2025
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Location: La Joya ISD
This session introduces staff to ClassLink, the district’s single sign-on platform that simplifies access to digital resources. Participants will learn how ClassLink supports students and staff by streamlining logins, improving instructional time, and providing secure, data-driven insights. Zoom Link: https://classlink.zoom.us/j/86997875206
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/22/2025
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Join us in this 1 hour virtual session where you will learn to transform static slides into interactive experiences that boost student participation and formative assessment.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/23/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Tabasco Room
Assistant Principals will be well equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to lead their teams effectively, support instructional excellence, and contribute to the district's vision for academic success.
Max Participants:
65
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/23/2025
Start Time: 3:30 PM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: La Joya ISD
This session introduces staff to ClassLink, the district’s single sign-on platform that simplifies access to digital resources. Participants will learn how ClassLink supports students and staff by streamlining logins, improving instructional time, and providing secure, data-driven insights. Zoom Link: https://classlink.zoom.us/j/85831900221
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/25/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Palmview HS Room A30
This session will equip educators with the knowledge and tools to effectively internalize the first six weeks lessons for instruction, with a focus on foundational routines, unit pacing, and strategies to enhance student engagement.
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/25/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Palmview HS Room A28
This session will equip educators with the knowledge and tools to effectively internalize the first six weeks lessons for instruction, with a focus on foundational routines, unit pacing, and strategies to enhance student engagement.
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/25/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Room A26
This session will equip educators with the knowledge and tools to successfully launch Amplify during the first six weeks, focusing on foundational routines, unit pacing, and student engagement.
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/25/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Second Floor A250
Teachers will be trained on Math Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS)
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/25/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Second Floor A254
Teachers will be trained on Math Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS)
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/25/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Second Floor A256
Teachers will be trained on Math Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS)
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/25/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Second Floor A259
Teachers will be trained on Math Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS)
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/25/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Second Floor A261
Teachers will be trained on Math Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS)
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/25/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Second Floor A263
Teachers will be trained on Math Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS)
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/25/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Second Floor A265
Teachers will be trained on Math Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS)
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/25/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Second Floor A252
Teachers will be trained on Math Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS)
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/25/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya Palmview HS Dance Room 2
Participants will gain an understanding of the Bluebonnet Learning RLA curriculum, including its structure, instructional routines, and alignment to the TEKS.
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/25/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Palmview HS Choir Room
Participants will gain an understanding of the Bluebonnet Learning RLA curriculum, including its structure, instructional routines, and alignment to the TEKS.
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/25/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Palmview High School Orchestra Room
Participants will gain an understanding of the Bluebonnet Learning RLA curriculum, including its structure, instructional routines, and alignment to the TEKS.
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/25/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Palmview High School Dance Room 1
Participants will gain an understanding of the Bluebonnet Learning RLA curriculum, including its structure, instructional routines, and alignment to the TEKS.
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/25/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya Palmview High School Mariachi Room
Participants will gain an understanding of the Bluebonnet Learning RLA curriculum, including its structure, instructional routines, and alignment to the TEKS.
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/25/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Palmview High School Black Box
Participants will gain an understanding of the Bluebonnet Learning RLA curriculum, including its structure, instructional routines, and alignment to the TEKS.
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/25/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Room A018
Participants will gain an understanding of the Bluebonnet Learning RLA curriculum, including its structure, instructional routines, and alignment to the TEKS.
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/25/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Room A016
Participants will gain an understanding of the Bluebonnet Learning RLA curriculum, including its structure, instructional routines, and alignment to the TEKS.
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/25/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Room A014
Participants will gain an understanding of the Bluebonnet Learning RLA curriculum, including its structure, instructional routines, and alignment to the TEKS.
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/29/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: La Joya Room
This interactive session will introduce central office secretaries to Kami, a versatile digital tool for viewing, editing, and collaborating on PDF and document files. Participants will learn how to add text, highlight, insert comments, and securely share documents for review or completion—eliminating the need for excessive printing and scanning. The session will also cover practical tips for organizing files, using Kami for form completion, and enhancing efficiency in day-to-day administrative tasks.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/1/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya Room
Prepare to lead an exciting and impactful Hour of Code event with this hands-on professional development session designed for educators of all experience levels. Using Code.org's free, easy-to-use resources, you'll explore engaging computer science activities perfect for students during the Hour of Code celebration.
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/1/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
This six-hour workshop is a component of the required thirty hours for teachers delivering services to identified G/T students. Participants will be introduced to select teaching models and instructional strategies that promote cognitive and affective growth for gifted students. Specific topics for this day of the training include Bloom's Taxonomy; Creativity; ways to engage in Convergent and Divergent thinking.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/1/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Tabasco Room
This session explores the power of Content-Based Language Instruction (CBLI) as an approach to enhance language development while teaching academic content. Educators will learn how to integrate language and content objectives to support emergent bilingual students' language acquisition and academic success simultaneously.
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/1/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya Palmview High School Library
Participants will use the Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Internalization Protocols to understand the big idea of the module and topic, understand the purpose and objective of the lessons, and prepare to teach each activity.
Max Participants:
55
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/1/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Palmview HS Choir Room
Participants will use the Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Internalization Protocols to understand the big idea of the module and topic, understand the purpose and objective of the lessons, and prepare to teach each activity.
Max Participants:
55
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/1/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Palmview High School Dance Room 1
Participants will use the Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Internalization Protocols to understand the big idea of the module and topic, understand the purpose and objective of the lessons, and prepare to teach each activity.
Max Participants:
55
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/1/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Palmview High School Orchestra Room
Participants will use the Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Internalization Protocols to understand the big idea of the module and topic, understand the purpose and objective of the lessons, and prepare to teach each activity.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/1/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya Palmview High School Mariachi Room
Participants will use the Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Internalization Protocols to understand the big idea of the module and topic, understand the purpose and objective of the lessons, and prepare to teach each activity.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/1/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Palmview High School Black Box
Participants will use the Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Internalization Protocols to understand the big idea of the module and topic, understand the purpose and objective of the lessons, and prepare to teach each activity.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/1/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya Palmview High School - A-037
Participants will internalize to understand the big idea of the upcoming module and topics, understand the purpose and objective of the lessons, and prepare to teach each activity.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/1/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya Palmview High School Room A-041
Participants will internalize to understand the big idea of the upcoming module and topics, understand the purpose and objective of the lessons, and prepare to teach each activity.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/1/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya Palmview High School Room A-051
Participants will internalize to understand the big idea of the upcoming module and topics, understand the purpose and objective of the lessons, and prepare to teach each activity.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/1/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya Palmview High School Room A-028
Participants will internalize to understand the big idea of the upcoming module and topics, understand the purpose and objective of the lessons, and prepare to teach each activity.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/1/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya Palmview High School Room A-030
Participants will internalize to understand the big idea of the upcoming module and topics, understand the purpose and objective of the lessons, and prepare to teach each activity.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/4/2025
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Tabasco Room
Participants will review procedures for supplemental services and support provided to migrant students to ensure their academic success.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/5/2025
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Learn how to harness Wayground’s AI features to automatically generate quizzes from YouTube videos, saving time while creating interactive, engaging learning experiences for students.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/6/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Tabasco Room
Principals will focus on enhancing instructional leadership and furthering our district's academic vision and equip principals with essential tools and strategies to effectively lead their teams towards academic excellence.
Max Participants:
65
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/8/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: La Joya Room
Inducted members will continue learning how to integrate tech and digital resources, apps, and tools in daily instruction to impact teaching and learning. Members will use their issued MacBook Pro and iPad to create digital content/videos.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/8/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
5.8 Teachers as well as administrators who have supervisory duties for service decisions 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)). 5.9 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)).
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/8/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Palmview High School Dance Room 1
Participants will dive into teaching and learning practices to integrate best practices for science instruction, learn strategies to engage students in authentic scientific inquiry, and explore ways to prepare for and enhance science instruction for 21st-century learners. The training will highlight the district’s instructional framework and demonstrate how it connects to effective science practices. Participants will experience SAVVAS hands-on inquiry labs included in the lab kits, gaining practical strategies to bring science concepts to life in the classroom. By the end of the session, participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of program resources, completed plans for upcoming instruction, and personal reflections to ensure long-term implementation success.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/8/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Palmview High School Orchestra Room
Participants will dive into teaching and learning practices to integrate best practices for science instruction, learn strategies to engage students in authentic scientific inquiry, and explore ways to prepare for and enhance science instruction for 21st-century learners. The training will highlight the district’s instructional framework and demonstrate how it connects to effective science practices. Participants will experience SAVVAS hands-on inquiry labs included in the lab kits, gaining practical strategies to bring science concepts to life in the classroom. By the end of the session, participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of program resources, completed plans for upcoming instruction, and personal reflections to ensure long-term implementation success.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/8/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: La Joya Palmview High School Band Hall
Participants will dive into teaching and learning practices to integrate best practices for science instruction, learn strategies to engage students in authentic scientific inquiry, and explore ways to prepare for and enhance science instruction for 21st-century learners. The training will highlight the district’s instructional framework and demonstrate how it connects to effective science practices. Participants will experience SAVVAS hands-on inquiry labs included in the lab kits, gaining practical strategies to bring science concepts to life in the classroom. By the end of the session, participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of program resources, completed plans for upcoming instruction, and personal reflections to ensure long-term implementation success.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/8/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Palmview HS Choir Room
Participants will dive into teaching and learning practices to integrate best practices for science instruction, learn strategies to engage students in authentic scientific inquiry, and explore ways to prepare for and enhance science instruction for 21st-century learners. The training will highlight the district’s instructional framework and demonstrate how it connects to effective science practices. Participants will experience SAVVAS hands-on inquiry labs included in the lab kits, gaining practical strategies to bring science concepts to life in the classroom. By the end of the session, participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of program resources, completed plans for upcoming instruction, and personal reflections to ensure long-term implementation success.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/8/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: La Joya Palmview High School Mariachi Room
Participants will dive into teaching and learning practices to integrate best practices for science instruction, learn strategies to engage students in authentic scientific inquiry, and explore ways to prepare for and enhance science instruction for 21st-century learners. The training will highlight the district’s instructional framework and demonstrate how it connects to effective science practices. Participants will experience SAVVAS hands-on inquiry labs included in the lab kits, gaining practical strategies to bring science concepts to life in the classroom. By the end of the session, participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of program resources, completed plans for upcoming instruction, and personal reflections to ensure long-term implementation success.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/8/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Palmview High School Black Box
Participants will dive into teaching and learning practices to integrate best practices for science instruction, learn strategies to engage students in authentic scientific inquiry, and explore ways to prepare for and enhance science instruction for 21st-century learners. The training will highlight the district’s instructional framework and demonstrate how it connects to effective science practices. Participants will experience SAVVAS hands-on inquiry labs included in the lab kits, gaining practical strategies to bring science concepts to life in the classroom. By the end of the session, participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of program resources, completed plans for upcoming instruction, and personal reflections to ensure long-term implementation success.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/8/2025
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Palmview High School Dance Room 1
Participants will dive into teaching and learning practices to integrate best practices for science instruction, learn strategies to engage students in authentic scientific inquiry, and explore ways to prepare for and enhance science instruction for 21st-century learners. The training will highlight the district’s instructional framework and demonstrate how it connects to effective science practices. Participants will experience SAVVAS hands-on inquiry labs included in the lab kits, gaining practical strategies to bring science concepts to life in the classroom. By the end of the session, participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of program resources, completed plans for upcoming instruction, and personal reflections to ensure long-term implementation success.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/8/2025
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Palmview High School Orchestra Room
Participants will dive into teaching and learning practices to integrate best practices for science instruction, learn strategies to engage students in authentic scientific inquiry, and explore ways to prepare for and enhance science instruction for 21st-century learners. The training will highlight the district’s instructional framework and demonstrate how it connects to effective science practices. Participants will experience SAVVAS hands-on inquiry labs included in the lab kits, gaining practical strategies to bring science concepts to life in the classroom. By the end of the session, participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of program resources, completed plans for upcoming instruction, and personal reflections to ensure long-term implementation success.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/8/2025
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya Palmview High School Band Hall
Participants will dive into teaching and learning practices to integrate best practices for science instruction, learn strategies to engage students in authentic scientific inquiry, and explore ways to prepare for and enhance science instruction for 21st-century learners. The training will highlight the district’s instructional framework and demonstrate how it connects to effective science practices. Participants will experience SAVVAS hands-on inquiry labs included in the lab kits, gaining practical strategies to bring science concepts to life in the classroom. By the end of the session, participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of program resources, completed plans for upcoming instruction, and personal reflections to ensure long-term implementation success.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/8/2025
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Palmview HS Choir Room
Participants will dive into teaching and learning practices to integrate best practices for science instruction, learn strategies to engage students in authentic scientific inquiry, and explore ways to prepare for and enhance science instruction for 21st-century learners. The training will highlight the district’s instructional framework and demonstrate how it connects to effective science practices. Participants will experience SAVVAS hands-on inquiry labs included in the lab kits, gaining practical strategies to bring science concepts to life in the classroom. By the end of the session, participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of program resources, completed plans for upcoming instruction, and personal reflections to ensure long-term implementation success.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/8/2025
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya Palmview High School Mariachi Room
Participants will dive into teaching and learning practices to integrate best practices for science instruction, learn strategies to engage students in authentic scientific inquiry, and explore ways to prepare for and enhance science instruction for 21st-century learners. The training will highlight the district’s instructional framework and demonstrate how it connects to effective science practices. Participants will experience SAVVAS hands-on inquiry labs included in the lab kits, gaining practical strategies to bring science concepts to life in the classroom. By the end of the session, participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of program resources, completed plans for upcoming instruction, and personal reflections to ensure long-term implementation success.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/8/2025
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Palmview High School Black Box
Participants will dive into teaching and learning practices to integrate best practices for science instruction, learn strategies to engage students in authentic scientific inquiry, and explore ways to prepare for and enhance science instruction for 21st-century learners. The training will highlight the district’s instructional framework and demonstrate how it connects to effective science practices. Participants will experience SAVVAS hands-on inquiry labs included in the lab kits, gaining practical strategies to bring science concepts to life in the classroom. By the end of the session, participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of program resources, completed plans for upcoming instruction, and personal reflections to ensure long-term implementation success.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/10/2025
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya Room
Participants will review the data entry procedures and/or information on the required LPAC documentation.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/12/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:45 AM
Location: La Joya Room
In this hands-on session, central office secretaries will learn how to use Canva to design polished, professional, and visually appealing documents, flyers, and presentations that reflect the district’s branding and communication standards. Participants will explore easy-to-use templates, learn time-saving design tips, and discover how to collaborate and share projects seamlessly. Whether creating event invitations, departmental reports, or informational graphics, secretaries will leave with the skills to produce high-quality materials that enhance communication.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/13/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: La Joya Room
This session will equip counselors with trauma-informed strategies from the Child Bereavement Center to support students navigating grief while maintaining academic momentum. Using Data Suite tools and four-year graduation rate analysis, counselors will examine root causes, identify at-risk populations, and co-develop responsive intervention plans to remove barriers to on-time graduation.
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/13/2025
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: La Joya Room
Participants will examine committee roles, responsibilities, and DLI program expectations to enhance the fidelity of program implementation.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/15/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
This six-hour workshop is a component of the required thirty hours for teachers delivering services to identified G/T students. Participants will be introduced to select teaching models and instructional strategies that promote cognitive and affective growth for gifted students. The focus of the session will take an in-depth look at Sandra Kaplan's icons of depth and complexity.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/15/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya Room
In this session, participants will explore linguistically sustaining practice and engage with strategies and resources that support checking for understanding during lessons.
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/15/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Tabasco Room
This session provides an in-depth overview of the LJISD Dual Language Program, highlighting its goals, structure, and instructional strategies. Educators will gain a deeper understanding of how the program supports bilingualism and biliteracy while fostering academic success for all students.
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/15/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Palmview Room
In this session, you'll explore test strategies, practice in all four domains, and gain tools to strengthen your academic Spanish.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/15/2025
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Tabasco Room
Participants will engage in make-and-take activities that will support biliteracy development time.
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/17/2025
Start Time: 5:15 PM
End Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Tabasco Room
Engage in activities that help support learning at home.
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/18/2025
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Learn how to navigate through the adoption digital platform and explore instructional strategies that can help maximize instruction.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/19/2025
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Join us in this 1 hour virtual session where you will learn how to upload and organize resources, generate summaries, create study guides, and use AI-driven insights to support lesson planning, professional learning, and student engagement. TECH BYTES Series
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/20/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Tabasco Room
Principals will focus on enhancing instructional leadership and furthering our district's academic vision and equip principals with essential tools and strategies to effectively lead their teams towards academic excellence.
Max Participants:
65
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/4/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Tabasco Room
Assistant Principals will be well equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to lead their teams effectively, support instructional excellence, and contribute to the district's vision for academic success.
Max Participants:
65
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/6/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Tabasco Room
This session provides an overview of LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling), focusing on the science of reading and its application in the classroom.
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/10/2025
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Join us in this virtual session where you will explore must-have Chrome extensions to save time, increase productivity, and support student learning.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/11/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Tabasco Room
Principals will focus on enhancing instructional leadership and furthering our district's academic vision and equip principals with essential tools and strategies to effectively lead their teams towards academic excellence.
Max Participants:
65
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/13/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
5.8 Teachers as well as administrators who have supervisory duties for service decisions 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)). 5.9 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)).
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/13/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Elementary concrete starting points to focus students' learning will be the cornerstone of this Zoom or face-to-face session. Learn how to address differentiation using the elements of depth and complexity. The icons for Language of the Discipline, Details, Rules, Patterns, Trends, Big ideas, Ethics and Unanswered Questions are used to stimulate higher level thinking using
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/18/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: La Joya Room
Join us for a collaborative PLC session designed to strengthen counselor knowledge in AP Potential utilization, CCRSM Blueprint accountability, and support systems for parenting students. Through guided discussion and district-led presentations, counselors will share best practices, deepen understanding of equity-focused tools, and align efforts to support post-secondary readiness for all student populations.
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/17/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
This six-hour workshop is a component of the required thirty hours for teachers delivering services to identified Gifted/Talented (G/T) students. Participants will analyze the historical, legal, and conceptual understandings of gifted education. They will examine the characteristics and behaviors of gifted learners, which are the basis for developing programs that meet their needs. Participants will consider the social and emotional needs of these learners and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different types of programs for gifted learners.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/24/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya Room
Join us for an interactive professional development session focused on digital assessment tools that enhance teaching and learning. This training will introduce you to a variety of platforms and strategies to create engaging, real-time assessments that provide meaningful data to drive instruction.
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/24/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Los Ebanos Room
The goal of Day 3 training is to ensure that educators feel confident and prepared to use MAP Growth data to enhance their instructional practices and support student achievement effectively.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/24/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Palmview Room
The goal of Day 3 training is to ensure that educators feel confident and prepared to use MAP Growth data to enhance their instructional practices and support student achievement effectively.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/24/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Tabasco Room
The goal of Day 3 training is to ensure that educators feel confident and prepared to use MAP Growth data to enhance their instructional practices and support student achievement effectively
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/24/2026
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Los Ebanos Room
The goal of Day 3 training is to ensure that educators feel confident and prepared to use MAP Growth data to enhance their instructional practices and support student achievement effectively.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/24/2026
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Palmview Room
The goal of Day 3 training is to ensure that educators feel confident and prepared to use MAP Growth data to enhance their instructional practices and support student achievement effectively.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/24/2026
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Tabasco Room
The goal of Day 3 training is to ensure that educators feel confident and prepared to use MAP Growth data to enhance their instructional practices and support student achievement effectively.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/31/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
This six-hour workshop is a component of the required thirty hours for teachers delivering services to identified G/T students. Participants will examine the process of nominating, screening, selecting, and placing students in gifted programs.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/21/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: La Joya Room
Inducted members will continue learning how to integrate tech and digital resources, apps, and tools in daily instruction to impact teaching and learning. Members will use their issued MacBook Pro and iPad to create digital content/videos. Focus will be on preparation for the creation of the required academy end of year video submission. Video Portfolio will be reviewed.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/21/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
This six-hour workshop is a component of the required thirty hours for teachers delivering services to identified G/T students. Participants will be introduced to differentiated instruction as a way to meet the needs of gifted/talented learners in the regular classroom. They will examine models of differentiation including anchor activities, tiered instruction, menus along with a variety of low-preparation strategies.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/28/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Secondary concrete starting points to focus students' learning will be the cornerstone of this Zoom or face-to-face session. Learn how to address differentiation using the elements of depth and complexity. The icons for Language of the Discipline, Details, Rules, Patterns, Trends, Big ideas, Ethics and Unanswered Questions are used to stimulate higher level thinking using literature, newspaper, paintings and history text. Icons are tools to challenge learners to venture deeper and broaden their understanding of the areas of study. Using the Content Imperatives alongside these elements will create a deeper level of understanding for the gifted students as they look for the Origins, Contributions, Convergence, Parallels and Paradox.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/7/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
This six-hour workshop is a component of the required thirty hours for teachers delivering services to identified G/T students. Participants will be introduced to select teaching models and instructional strategies that promote cognitive and affective growth for gifted students. Specific topics for this day of the training include Bloom's Taxonomy; Creativity; ways to engage in Convergent and Divergent thinking.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/25/2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Second Floor A252
Teachers will be trained on Math Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS)
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/28/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
This six-hour workshop is a component of the required thirty hours for teachers delivering services to identified G/T students. Participants will be introduced to select teaching models and instructional strategies that promote cognitive and affective growth for gifted students. The focus of the session will take an in-depth look at Sandra Kaplan's icons of depth and complexity.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/8/2025
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Join us in this 1 hour virtual session where you will learn to maximize efficiency with posting, grading, and feedback tools; streamline assignments and communication with students.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/9/2025
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Participants will examine committee roles and responsibilities, and DLI program expectations to enhance the fidelity of program implementation.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/11/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Understanding the characteristics associated with twice- exceptional learners helps participants develop an understanding of specific needs associated with these students. In this session, participants will examine assessment and identification processes, demonstrate an understanding of service design options, and examine curriculum and instruction for the twice-exceptional learner. Additionally, explorations of family and community resources for the twice- exceptional learners will be presented and discussed as viable options for districts and campuses.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/14/2025
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Participants will receive an overview of the supplemental services and support provided to migrant students to ensure their academic sucess.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/15/2025
Start Time: 10:30 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Online Course
This session introduces educators to the Estrellita Sonidos Program, a research-based approach designed to enhance early literacy skills in Spanish. Participants will explore effective strategies for teaching phonemic awareness, letter-sound relationships, and blending techniques to support Spanish-speaking students' reading development.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/16/2025
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Join us in the 1 hour virtual session where you will learn practical, safe, and time-saving ways to use Brisk Teaching AI for lesson planning, feedback, differentiation, and resource creation.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/17/2025
Start Time: 11:00 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Online Course
The Estrellita-K1 Program is designed to support early literacy development for first-grade students, focusing on building strong foundational reading skills in Spanish. This session will guide educators through the program's key components, including phonemic awareness, letter recognition, and vocabulary building.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/18/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
This six-hour workshop is a component of the required thirty hours for teachers delivering services to identified G/T students. Participants will be introduced to differentiated instruction as a way to meet the needs of gifted/talented learners in the regular classroom. They will examine models of differentiation including anchor activities, tiered instruction, menus along with a variety of low-preparation strategies.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/22/2025
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Join us in this 1 hour virtual session where you will learn to transform static slides into interactive experiences that boost student participation and formative assessment.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/1/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
This six-hour workshop is a component of the required thirty hours for teachers delivering services to identified G/T students. Participants will be introduced to select teaching models and instructional strategies that promote cognitive and affective growth for gifted students. Specific topics for this day of the training include Bloom's Taxonomy; Creativity; ways to engage in Convergent and Divergent thinking.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/5/2025
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Learn how to harness Wayground’s AI features to automatically generate quizzes from YouTube videos, saving time while creating interactive, engaging learning experiences for students.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/8/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
5.8 Teachers as well as administrators who have supervisory duties for service decisions 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)). 5.9 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)).
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/15/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
This six-hour workshop is a component of the required thirty hours for teachers delivering services to identified G/T students. Participants will be introduced to select teaching models and instructional strategies that promote cognitive and affective growth for gifted students. The focus of the session will take an in-depth look at Sandra Kaplan's icons of depth and complexity.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/18/2025
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Learn how to navigate through the adoption digital platform and explore instructional strategies that can help maximize instruction.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/19/2025
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Join us in this 1 hour virtual session where you will learn how to upload and organize resources, generate summaries, create study guides, and use AI-driven insights to support lesson planning, professional learning, and student engagement. TECH BYTES Series
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/10/2025
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Join us in this virtual session where you will explore must-have Chrome extensions to save time, increase productivity, and support student learning.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/13/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
5.8 Teachers as well as administrators who have supervisory duties for service decisions 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)). 5.9 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)).
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/13/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Elementary concrete starting points to focus students' learning will be the cornerstone of this Zoom or face-to-face session. Learn how to address differentiation using the elements of depth and complexity. The icons for Language of the Discipline, Details, Rules, Patterns, Trends, Big ideas, Ethics and Unanswered Questions are used to stimulate higher level thinking using
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/17/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
This six-hour workshop is a component of the required thirty hours for teachers delivering services to identified Gifted/Talented (G/T) students. Participants will analyze the historical, legal, and conceptual understandings of gifted education. They will examine the characteristics and behaviors of gifted learners, which are the basis for developing programs that meet their needs. Participants will consider the social and emotional needs of these learners and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different types of programs for gifted learners.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/31/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
This six-hour workshop is a component of the required thirty hours for teachers delivering services to identified G/T students. Participants will examine the process of nominating, screening, selecting, and placing students in gifted programs.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/21/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
This six-hour workshop is a component of the required thirty hours for teachers delivering services to identified G/T students. Participants will be introduced to differentiated instruction as a way to meet the needs of gifted/talented learners in the regular classroom. They will examine models of differentiation including anchor activities, tiered instruction, menus along with a variety of low-preparation strategies.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/28/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Secondary concrete starting points to focus students' learning will be the cornerstone of this Zoom or face-to-face session. Learn how to address differentiation using the elements of depth and complexity. The icons for Language of the Discipline, Details, Rules, Patterns, Trends, Big ideas, Ethics and Unanswered Questions are used to stimulate higher level thinking using literature, newspaper, paintings and history text. Icons are tools to challenge learners to venture deeper and broaden their understanding of the areas of study. Using the Content Imperatives alongside these elements will create a deeper level of understanding for the gifted students as they look for the Origins, Contributions, Convergence, Parallels and Paradox.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/7/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
This six-hour workshop is a component of the required thirty hours for teachers delivering services to identified G/T students. Participants will be introduced to select teaching models and instructional strategies that promote cognitive and affective growth for gifted students. Specific topics for this day of the training include Bloom's Taxonomy; Creativity; ways to engage in Convergent and Divergent thinking.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/28/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
This six-hour workshop is a component of the required thirty hours for teachers delivering services to identified G/T students. Participants will be introduced to select teaching models and instructional strategies that promote cognitive and affective growth for gifted students. The focus of the session will take an in-depth look at Sandra Kaplan's icons of depth and complexity.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
