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Nourishing Change: Fueling Growth, One Step at a Time. Join us as we discuss key updates from the Texas Department of Agriculture, policy changes, contract review and management, procurement best practices, and—most importantly—strategies to support our teams through transitions.

Prepare your 2nd graders for a smooth and successful transition to 3rd grade. This professional development session focuses on essential skills and effective instructional practices to close learning gaps and build student confidence. You'll leave with practical strategies to strengthen key areas such as reading comprehension, critical thinking, and problem-solving — setting your students up for success in the next stage of their learning journey.

This series of trainings are in support of the English HB 5 College Prep Course, also known as College Transitions. This series will focus on curriculum instruction, development and calibration of the student writing portfolio, and provide an opportunity for peer to peer networking and support. These trainings are mandatory as per the Memorandum of Understanding established by local institutions of higher education and Region One ESC school districts in August 2014 and updated August 2021. Participants should bring a laptop or other electronic device.

This series of trainings are in support of the Math HB 5 College Prep Course, also known as College Transitions. This series will focus on curriculum instruction, the course final assessment, and provide an opportunity for peer to peer networking and support. These trainings are mandatory as per the Memorandum of Understanding established by local institutions of higher education and Region One ESC school districts in August 2014 and updated August 2021. All participants should bring laptops or other electronic devices.

Participants will build on Module 1 and Module 2 trainings, which are prerequisites for this training. This 6-hour training will provide clear notes, real-life examples, and detailed explanations to model effective implementation of a Re-Entry Circle. In addition, participants will learn to provide support and services for the student(s) that are transitioning back into the educational setting, how to write an Accountability Agreement using SMART Goals, how to monitor the Accountability Agreement with weekly check-ins, and to connect student(s) with a trusted adult on campus.

Prepare your 2nd graders for a smooth and successful transition to 3rd grade. This professional development session focuses on essential skills and effective instructional practices to close learning gaps and build student confidence. You'll leave with practical strategies to strengthen key areas such as reading comprehension, critical thinking, and problem-solving — setting your students up for success in the next stage of their learning journey.

Evaluating young children as they transition into the school setting can present unique challenges for evaluation personnel. This presentation will review different assessments that can be utilized in a holistic evaluation of young children. Participants will define differences between norm referenced assessments and criterion referenced assessments. During this workshop, learners will recognize different stages of developmental milestones to enhance the interpretation of evaluation results. Participants will learn how to provide a detailed account of a child’s developmental strengths and weaknesses to make individualized, student specific recommendations and interventions for school-based teams. You must register with an email from an LEA to avoid providing payment. #identification

This is a SIX PART series. Participants can attend individual sessions as needed. The Dyslexia Education Network provides a collaborative platform where dyslexia specialists can deepen their expertise and enhance their instructional practices for students with dyslexia and related learning differences. Through professional collaboration, educators will develop collective knowledge in key areas including evaluation techniques, executive functioning strategies, and multisensory instructional approaches. This professional learning community empowers educators to refine their skills and ultimately improve outcomes for the students they serve. Session 1: Instructional Foundations (September 18, 2025) Session 2: Dyslexia Evaluation and SLD Determination (October 23, 2025) Session 3: Multisensory Structured Literacy (December 4, 2025) Session 4: Handwriting Instruction (February 12, 2026) Session 5: Technology Tools and Accommodations (March 24, 2026) Session 6: Transitions and Year End Planning (April 23, 2026)