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227634 - ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP (AEL)
June 27, 2022 8:30 AM - June 29, 2022 4:30 PM

Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) is the corequisite for T-TESS. Administrators and prospective administrators must complete AEL and T-TESS in order to be a certified teacher appraiser and fulfill responsibilities associated with the position of principal/assistant principal. All participants must pay the $125 certificate fee. Out of region participants will pay $400 for cost of session plus the $125 certificate fee. See Special Instructions for more details.

211363 - Assessing and Implementing Robust AAC Systems
June 27, 2022 9:00 AM - June 27, 2022 4:00 PM

Vicki K. Clarke, MS CCC-SLP presents: A robust AAC system is necessary for many individuals to ensure meaningful participation in their world; to develop positive social relationships, and to expand efficient and effective communication. In this session participants will learn the components of a robust augmentative and alternative communication system. We will consider different printable and dynamic display robust AAC systems. Participants will learn strategies for writing impactful goals and develop effective treatment plans for training the use of the communication systems. All participants will complete the training with access to both a robust printable AAC system and dynamic display system to use immediately with their students. 5.5 TSHA CEUs pending.

215999 - EDUPHORIA SYSTEM ADMINISTRATORS' MEETING - ZOOM ONLY
June 27, 2022 9:00 AM - June 27, 2022 12:00 PM

Archives? Calendars? Cleaning House? Yes! Summer is the time to get Eduphoria ready for the new year! This workshop is for Eduphoria system managers. Let's work together to address some come problems, questions, and maintenance. Topics include: * How to set up student passwords for online testing * Why archiving tests and appraisals is critical * Importing State Data Files * Updating Standards (and cleaning out old ones) * Should we clean up Test Type Names?

219358 - TEXAS DYSLEXIA ACADEMY 2: THE DYSLEXIA HANDBOOK
June 27, 2022 9:00 AM - June 27, 2022 4:00 PM

Texas Dyslexia Academy 2: The Dyslexia Handbook is the second of six training opportunities developed to assist school districts and charter schools in understanding The Dyslexia Handbook 2021 Update: Procedures Concerning Dyslexia and Related Disorders. In this course, participants will explore the handbook and learn about updates. The objectives for this course are: • Explore The Dyslexia Handbook, 2021 Update • Define dyslexia, its characteristics, and common risk factors • Understand universal screening and data review for reading risk • Understand the evaluation and identification process, and provision of services for students with dyslexia • Explore critical, evidence-based components of dyslexia instruction • Understand the evaluation and identification process, and provision of services for students with dysgraphia Approved for ALTA Credit

220736 - ESL CERTIFICATION TEST PREP
June 27, 2022 9:00 AM - June 27, 2022 4:00 PM

This training will help teachers challenge the ESL certification test.

227459 - Evaluating for Dysgraphia
June 27, 2022 9:00 AM - June 27, 2022 4:00 PM

Dr. Mimi Gomez, an Assistant Professor and program coordinator for the M.Ed. in Special Education (Educational Diagnostician) at Sam Houston State University, will address the components involved in an evaluation for Dysgraphia and to engage in best practices when assessing for this condition.

229476 - EV3 with the Classroom App
June 27, 2022 9:00 AM - June 28, 2022 4:00 PM

This two day workshop will be at the West Texas Training Center - room D104. Just getting into robotics? Found a dusty set in your classroom closet? Your principal has volunteered you to run the robotics program at school? This is the two-day course for you. The EV3 Core Set is a cross-curricular STEM robotics system that engages students in designing, constructing, and coding of bots. This training is perfect for the new-to-robotics teachers or teachers who need to learn the new programming language LEGO® has released. Equipment necessary: EV3 Core Set with battery charged, and a device to use for programming: MAC/PC computer, Chromebook or an iPad. Software found at: https://education.lego.com/en-us/downloads

216010 - DISCOVERY ED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES BOOT CAMP - ZOOM ONLY
June 27, 2022 1:00 PM - June 27, 2022 4:00 PM

Did you know Discovery Education has so much more than streaming video? If your district purchases Discovery Education, you have access to the full Discovery Ed Experience. Learn how to access and utilize over 200 instructional strategies, new quizzing features, leveled text, TEKS-aligned activities, and built-in Choice Boards. Be sure to have your Discovery Education login information to participate.

228055 - STATE AID TEMPLATE WORKSHOP
June 28, 2022 8:00 AM - June 28, 2022 3:00 PM

Participants will learn to use and enter data into a template developed by Omar Garcia, BOSC, Inc. This template is designed to allow districts to estimate state aid such that they can develop annual budgets, monitor over/under state aide payments and long range planning.

227634 - ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP (AEL)
June 27, 2022 8:30 AM - June 29, 2022 4:30 PM

201228 - Little Changes = Big Result Conference
June 28, 2022 9:00 AM - June 29, 2022 4:00 PM

This conference will help teachers get ideas and tools for working with all students that range from different abilities. We will have whole group presenters to break out sessions that target: Autism, Dyslexia, Instructional Leadership, MTSS/RTI Designs, and Research Based Interventions for students in all tiers including special education and 504.

211271 - CREATING EXIT TICKETS IN A DIGITAL WORLD: GRADES 3-12
June 28, 2022 9:00 AM - June 28, 2022 4:00 PM

Let's face it. Technology integration can be a challenge. You have your plan. You've got your daily objectives. You even know what skills your students need to master... Now, how can you use technology to engage your students while you check their understanding? Get hands-on experience creating exit tickets with Google Workspace tools for Education, Flipgrid, and more! Walk away with ideas and templates to use for the new school year.

228055 - STATE AID TEMPLATE WORKSHOP
June 28, 2022 8:00 AM - June 28, 2022 3:00 PM

222053 - THE SESSIONS
June 29, 2022 8:00 AM - June 29, 2022 5:00 PM

Join us for 2 sessions that will meet your requirements set forth by Senate Bill 11 and other current legislative mandates. Today we will have Michelle Douthitt with Ransomed Life Texas speaking on Human Trafficking in the morning. The afternoon session our speaker will be Gregory Hickey discussing Suicide Prevention and Intervention.

227634 - ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP (AEL)
June 27, 2022 8:30 AM - June 29, 2022 4:30 PM

201228 - Little Changes = Big Result Conference
June 28, 2022 9:00 AM - June 29, 2022 4:00 PM

229489 - SPIKE Prime Introduction
June 29, 2022 9:00 AM - June 29, 2022 4:00 PM

Workshop will be held at the West Texas Training Center in Room D104. Get ready to switch gears with the fourth generation of LEGO® Robotics - the new SPIKE Prime. LEGO® built SPIKE Prime to spark STEAM curiosity, confidence, and help students think critically and solve complex problems. This training is perfect for transitioning EV3 teachers and new-to-robotics teachers. The day will give you a solid foundation with the SPIKE Prime software and hardware. Equipment necessary: SPIKE Prime Core Set with battery charged, and a device to use for programming: MAC/PC computer, Chromebook or an iPad. Download the software https://education.lego.com/en-us/downloads

237336 - Child Nutrition Food Allergy Zoom
June 29, 2022 12:00 PM - June 30, 2022 4:00 PM

Child Nutrition Food Allergy Zoom

226352 - P.E. Teacher Workshop
June 30, 2022 8:00 AM - June 30, 2022 5:00 PM

Spend the day with Tabitha Farmer and Danny Munoz (P.E. Coach at Glenmore Elementary SAISD) learning fun activities and pulling together TEKS and P.E.

216013 - GOOGLE CLASSROOM BASICS - UTILIZE GOOGLE WORKSPACE FOR LEARNING
June 30, 2022 9:00 AM - June 30, 2022 4:00 PM

Does your district have Google Education accounts, but Google Classroom is new to you? Or, the whole technology aspect of it stresses you out? Join us! We will cover the basics of Google Classroom--your digital hub--and the educational Workspace tools you have at your fingertips. Walk away with the basics of and an arsenal of templates to use in the new school year! Be sure to have your district Google login information.

216872 - G/T DIFFERENTIATION
June 30, 2022 9:00 AM - June 30, 2022 4:00 PM

In this session of the 30 hours of training for all teachers new to teaching G/T learners as part of the district's G/T service design, participants will learn how to differentiate instruction for G/T learners.

221213 - SCHEDULING FOR SUCCESS IN CHEMISTRY
June 30, 2022 9:00 AM - June 30, 2022 4:00 PM

Do you ever feel overwhelmed trying to incorporate teaching, testing, and reteaching concepts. How can you fit everything into each unit? This workshop will focus on designing TEKS based units to include concept acquisition and practice, informal and formal assessments, and how to include support or reteaching on past concepts. We will create unit plans that have all of the parts arranged in logical order.

224506 - INVESTING IN OUR EMERGENT BILINGUALS TO BE SUCCESSFUL WITH THE TELPAS
June 30, 2022 9:00 AM - June 30, 2022 4:00 PM

This session will help teachers with the knowledge and skills to support students in successfully challenging the speaking and writing portion of the TELPAS test We will focus on adding to our students' filing cabinet of knowledge and vocabulary.

225377 - DRSR CHILDREN'S BOOKS: LITERATURE THAT SAVES LIVES
June 30, 2022 9:00 AM - June 30, 2022 4:00 PM

Packed with high-quality instructional strategies, this session for K-5 level teachers highlights Driving on the Right Side of the Road’s seven different children’s books with activities and materials to support reading goals and student safety at the elementary level. All participants are offered free books for their students and all materials are available in both English and Spanish.

229496 - Going Farther with SPIKE Prime
June 30, 2022 9:00 AM - June 30, 2022 4:00 PM

This workshop will be at West Texas Training Center - Room D104. If you have attended a SPIKE Prime introductory course, attend this day to get your hands on further programming and building. You can’t go wrong with a second day of SPIKE Prime. Equipment necessary: SPIKE Prime Core Set with battery charged, and a device to use for programming: MAC/PC computer, Chromebook or an iPad. Download the software here: https://education.lego.com/en-us/downloads

231134 - RLA STAAR REDESIGN (BROWNWOOD)
June 30, 2022 9:00 AM - June 30, 2022 4:00 PM

Participants will learn about the upcoming RLA STAAR Redesign. Participants will work through the assessed curriculum, new blueprints, and new item types specific to RLA. This training will also dive into the requirements and expectations for the writing portion of the redesigned STAAR.

231212 - READING BY DESIGN: BRIDGE TRAINING
June 30, 2022 9:00 AM - July 01, 2022 4:00 PM

This two-day training is targeted for Certified Academic Language Therapists in good standing to 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 with supplemental resources necessary for small group instruction. ALTA Credit will be awarded. This course requires attendance for 2 full days of training.

237336 - Child Nutrition Food Allergy Zoom
June 29, 2022 12:00 PM - June 30, 2022 4:00 PM

Child Nutrition Food Allergy Zoom

218307 - TRUE ENRICHMENT: PASSION PROJECTS, GENIUS HOUR, AND PROJECT BASED LEARNING - G/T
July 01, 2022 9:00 AM - July 01, 2022 4:00 PM

Learn to stoke your learners' natural curiosity as you come alongside them to help navigate their learning about subjects of interest. Leave this session with ideas about designing and facilitating enrichment experiences that build learner autonomy in your classroom. Offered both in-person and via synchronous Zoom. Participants who choose to attend virtually will receive an emailed Zoom link closer to workshop date.

225376 - MOCK TRIALS FOR YOUR CLASSROOM: 4-12
July 01, 2022 9:00 AM - July 01, 2022 4:00 PM

Bring the judicial process to life in your classroom through the use of mock trials. The Texas Municipal Courts Education Center and Law-Related Education/State Bar of Texas have created mock trial instructional units that are fully aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. Participants will receive hands-on, engaging activities that teach students about traffic safety and laws and the ins and outs of a mock trial.

231212 - READING BY DESIGN: BRIDGE TRAINING
June 30, 2022 9:00 AM - July 01, 2022 4:00 PM

212816 - Safety-Care Initial (Crisis Prevention)
July 06, 2022 9:00 AM - July 07, 2022 4:00 PM

Safety-Care provides staff with crisis behavior skills they need to confidently, safely, humanely, and respectfully enhance the lives of students who sometimes exhibit violent or otherwise challenging behaviors. The result can be a dramatic improvement in safety, fewer injuries, and decreased liability. Day 1: Prevention, de-escalation, and physical safety Day 2: physical management, and post-incident procedure Participants are require to get approval from district administration (principal, sped director, or immediate supervisor). Due to the physical elements of STT participants must have the following physical abilities in order to participate: • ability to comfortably perform a series of flexibility exercises • ability to maintain a balanced stance with feet shoulder-width apart and weight on the balls of the feet • ability to perform three fundamental movements of STT (i.e. steps, shuffles and pivots)

216025 - GOOGLE CLASSROOM BASICS - UTILIZE GOOGLE WORKSPACE FOR LEARNING ZOOM ONLY
July 06, 2022 9:00 AM - July 06, 2022 4:00 PM

216067 - MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY - GRADE 3
July 06, 2022 9:00 AM - July 08, 2022 4:00 PM

Through hands-on activities focusing on whole number operations and 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 receive a $350 stipend upon successful completion of the 3-day academy. You must attend all 3 days. Lunch will be 1 hour each day. The session is open to grade 3 classroom teachers only. This is a repeat of the 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 sessions.

216070 - MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY - GRADE 2
July 06, 2022 9:00 AM - July 08, 2022 4:00 PM

Through hands-on activities focusing on whole number operations and 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 receive $350 stipend upon successful completion of the 3-day academy. You must attend all 3 days. Lunch will be one hour each day. This is a repeat of the 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 sessions. The sessions is open to grade 2 classroom teachers only.

218309 - MULTI-GENRE AND MULTI-MODAL: THE INTERCONNECTEDNESS OF READING AND WRITING IN THE HIGH SCHOOL RLA CLASSROOM - G/T
July 06, 2022 9:00 AM - July 06, 2022 4:00 PM

This session will focus on strategies designed to facilitate growth in your learners' critical thinking skills and academic oracy (proficiency in oral expression and comprehension), strategies to create authentic reading experiences, and strategies to provide reflective writing opportunities in your Reading and Language Arts classroom. Participants will explore how to integrate oracy, reading, and writing instruction to ensure learners understand the interconnected nature of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking. Offered both in-person and via synchronous Zoom. Participants who choose to attend virtually will receive an emailed Zoom link closer to workshop date.

220638 - Addressing Trauma, Grief, & Loss With Your Students & Other Loved Ones (IN-PERSON)
July 06, 2022 9:00 AM - July 06, 2022 4:00 PM

The past two years have resulted in an increased demand for evidence-based trauma, grief, and loss professional development. This workshop will provide a solid blend of both trauma theory and practical strategies to help not only your students, but improve your personal connections with others in your life you care deeply about. Join your fellow educators and together we will find the words to address a difficult subject!

210863 - JAMMIN' WITH GOOGLE JAMBOARD
July 07, 2022 9:00 AM - July 07, 2022 4:00 PM

Learn, explore, plan, and create Jamboards for implementing into your classroom immediately! Google Jamboard is a Google Workspace tool that can be used as an interactive, online whiteboard for whole group, collaborative, or individual student assignments. Come jam with us and Google Jamboard! *Please remember to bring your own laptop or Chromebook.*

212816 - Safety-Care Initial (Crisis Prevention)
July 06, 2022 9:00 AM - July 07, 2022 4:00 PM

216067 - MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY - GRADE 3
July 06, 2022 9:00 AM - July 08, 2022 4:00 PM

216070 - MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY - GRADE 2
July 06, 2022 9:00 AM - July 08, 2022 4:00 PM

Through hands-on activities focusing on whole number operations and 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 receive $350 stipend upon successful completion of the 3-day academy. You must attend all 3 days. Lunch will be one hour each day. This is a repeat of the 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 sessions. The sessions is open to grade 2 classroom teachers only.

216411 - BELL RINGERS AND EXIT TICKETS
July 07, 2022 9:00 AM - July 07, 2022 4:00 PM

Participants will be introduced to activities to be used as bell ringers and exit tickets with instructions for aligning them to specific daily objectives.

224622 - TI-NSPIRE CALCULATOR BASICS AND BEYOND
July 07, 2022 9:00 AM - July 07, 2022 4:00 PM

Participants in this workshop will learn the basic use of the Nspire, create and manipulate graphs and tables, use data to predict trend lines, investigate coordinate and transformational geometry and download classroom activities from Texas Instruments website. We will end the day on basic coding activities.

216067 - MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY - GRADE 3
July 06, 2022 9:00 AM - July 08, 2022 4:00 PM

216070 - MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY - GRADE 2
July 06, 2022 9:00 AM - July 08, 2022 4:00 PM

Through hands-on activities focusing on whole number operations and 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 receive $350 stipend upon successful completion of the 3-day academy. You must attend all 3 days. Lunch will be one hour each day. This is a repeat of the 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 sessions. The sessions is open to grade 2 classroom teachers only.

216406 - AGGRESSIVE MONITORING
July 08, 2022 9:00 AM - July 08, 2022 4:00 PM

Participants will create success criteria and exemplars to plan for aggressive monitoring during student independent practice.

217093 - CREATING COMMUNITY AND POSITIVE ENERGY IN THE WORLD LANGUAGE CLASSROOM
July 08, 2022 9:00 AM - November 08, 2023 4:00 PM

In this session, participants will learn ways to build a community of language learners and create positive energy all year long through improvisation, games, and classroom jobs. Leave with strategies that will make World Language class a bright spot for students every day!

221128 - DEMONSTRATE THINKING STRATEGIES WITH A MENTOR TEXT: IMPROVING COMPREHENSION (GRADES K-2)
July 08, 2022 9:00 AM - July 08, 2022 4:00 PM

Participants will learn the difference between modeling a book vs. thinking aloud their thought process and strategies to comprehend. This is key to enhancing a student’s ability to learn how to develop vocabulary, infer information, analyze the text, and demonstrate how to synthesize the information to develop a student’s new understandings.

231416 - Standards-Based Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process: Implications for Administrators
July 08, 2022 9:00 AM - July 08, 2022 12:00 PM

The intended audience for this training is administrators who participate as members of the ARD committee as the LEA representative and/or 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. 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.

218412 - 8 HOUR BUS DRIVING RECERTIFICATION
July 11, 2022 8:00 AM - July 11, 2022 5:00 PM

Bus drivers will be recertified and learn the latest updates. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. The LOCATION is Nueces Canyon ISD 200 Taylor St., Barksdale, TX 78828. IF NEW TO REGION 15, set up a profile and register for the class. IF A RETURNING USER, update your profile and register for the class.

218414 - 8 HOUR BUS DRIVING RECERTIFICATION
July 11, 2022 8:00 AM - July 11, 2022 5:00 PM

Bus drivers will be recertified and learn the latest updates. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. The LOCATION is Brownwood ISD Admin. Office 2707 Southside Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801. IF NEW TO REGION 15, set up a profile and register for the class. IF A RETURNING USER, update your profile and register for the class.

205842 - UNLICENSED DIABETIC CARE ASSISTANT (UDCA)
July 11, 2022 9:00 AM - July 11, 2022 4:00 PM

Training for non medical staff and nurses on how to care for a student with diabetes. State law requires that a school with a diabetic student must have at least 3 persons certified in diabetes care

210856 - ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD EXPRESS
July 11, 2022 9:00 AM - July 11, 2022 4:00 PM

Spark engagement and learning by integrating Adobe Creative Cloud Express into your lessons (formerly known as Adobe Spark)! Adobe Creative Cloud Express is a creativity tool that you and your students can use to tell stories, write papers, create graphics and videos, share ideas, and more. Adobe Creative Cloud Express is an integrated suite of media creation applications for mobile and web developed by Adobe Systems. *Adobe Creative Cloud Express has free educational accounts through your school district. Talk to your technology specialist at your school, or create an account with your personal email to be able to participate in the workshop. *Please remember to bring your laptop or Chromebook and earbuds/pods.*

216409 - MENTOR TO MINE, CONNECTING READING TO WRITING
July 11, 2022 9:00 AM - July 11, 2022 4:00 PM

Help students to write with their own purpose and craft by using mentor text to teach comprehension strategies, literary elements, craft, and structures then use what they have learned in their own writing.

216870 - G/T ENGAGING LEARNERS BY ADDING DEPTH AND COMPLEXITY
July 11, 2022 9:00 AM - July 11, 2022 4:00 PM

In this session of the 30 hours of training for all teachers new to teaching G/T learners as part of the district's G/T service design, participants will understand depth and complexity and how to add these elements to unit designs.

216919 - K-12 STATE-WIDE STEM TEACHER TRAINING
July 11, 2022 9:00 AM - July 13, 2022 4:00 PM

TEA is rolling out a 3-day state-wide PD to prepare teachers for successful implementation of STEM instruction. Teachers as learners will be engaging in high impact STEM practices such as: PBL, design-based challenges, and computational thinking. Educators will make connections between the Texas STEM framework, STEM fluency skills, and contemporary workforce demands. Educators will begin the work of imbedding STEM strategies into daily work with students.

218415 - Bringing Tier 2 Vocabulary to Life
July 11, 2022 9:00 AM - July 11, 2022 4:00 PM

Your students will be more successful in school and life with a larger vocabulary of Tier 2 words. However, we often ask ourselves, "What words do I teach?" and "How do I teach Tier 2 vocabulary?". Come learn the answers to these questions along with strategies to teach Tier 2 vocabulary words.

219480 - TEXAS DYSLEXIA ACADEMY 1
July 11, 2022 9:00 AM - July 11, 2022 4:00 PM

Texas Dyslexia Academy 1: Dyslexia Foundations is the first of seven training opportunities developed to assist school districts and charter schools regarding dyslexia and related disorders. In this course, participants will learn how students acquire reading skills, why some students struggle in reading, what dyslexia is, and how to know whether dyslexia is the cause of a student’s reading difficulties. The objectives for this course are: • Explore the elements of reading • Define dyslexia, its characteristics, and related disorders • Explore the common risk factors for dyslexia • Understand associated academic difficulties and other conditions Approved for ALTA Credit

224641 - PURPOSEFUL PLANNING USING THE TEKS RESOURCE SYSTEM
July 11, 2022 9:00 AM - July 11, 2022 4:00 PM

Participants will navigate the TEKS Resource System website where they will learn the purpose of the components and how to incorporate them into their curriculum. Teachers will utilize the TEKS RS to write a student-friendly daily learning objective, unpack standards using a Know/Show chart, equate Performance Assessments as exemplar responses, build strong aligned Exit Tickets and share additional resources. Christoval ISD only

216374 - CREATING EXIT TICKETS IN A DIGITAL WORLD: GRADES 3-12 ZOOM ONLY
July 12, 2022 9:00 AM - July 12, 2022 4:00 PM

216919 - K-12 STATE-WIDE STEM TEACHER TRAINING
July 11, 2022 9:00 AM - July 13, 2022 4:00 PM

220611 - To Test or not to Test
July 12, 2022 9:00 AM - July 12, 2022 4:00 PM

In this session, we will look at collecting the data and interpreting the data collected to determine if a referral needs to be made because you suspect a student has a disability keeping them from learning compared to their same-age peers. The data could be used for RtI teams, Child Study Teams, or could lead to a referral to 504 or a Special Education referral. Approved for ALTA Credit

221143 - Integrating Writing for Struggling Learners
July 12, 2022 9:00 AM - July 12, 2022 4:00 PM

Come learn all about how to engage your struggling students in activities that will expand their writing authentically through responding to text and using mentor sentences to study writing and grammar. You will walk away with strategies for how to get your students writing about reading, how to answer an open-ended question in reading, how to incorporate your grammar and reading together, and how to use text structures in ANYTHING your students write. We will end with a Q&A session for you to ask questions directly related to STAAR, as well as hit on some key data to help you make decisions on what is most important in your classroom. This workshop is tailored for our older elementary and secondary students!

221465 - RLA VERTICAL ALIGNMENT - CHRISTOVAL ELEMENTARY GRADES K-5
July 12, 2022 9:00 AM - July 12, 2022 4:00 PM

Participants will gain an understanding on how to use the RLA district resources available and align the resources to the units of TEKS Resource System. Participants will utilize the Year at a Glance and Instructional Focus Documents for the alignment to gain an understanding of what students need to know when creating instructional lessons.

228067 - State Aid Template Training
July 12, 2022 9:00 AM - July 12, 2022 12:00 PM

234045 - EMBEDDING AUTHENTIC RESOURCES INTO LESSON PLANS & USING THEM TO TEACH GRAMMAR IN CONTEXT
July 12, 2022 9:00 AM - July 12, 2022 4:00 PM

In this workshop, participants will become familiar with a variety of approaches for making choices about how best to embed authentic resources in their lesson plans. We will analyze scenarios and practice using a formula and game board designed to assist with the thinking process. We will explore routines and strategies for finding examples of authentic resources for grammar in context, processes and protocols that lead students to inductively analyze how language structures function, and ways to embed grammar in context into learning experiences in the target language.

225556 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
July 12, 2022 12:00 PM - July 12, 2022 4:30 PM

Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Course (2 hours self-paced; 4.5 hours Instructor-led training) is designed for adults regularly interacting with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. YMHFA addresses multiple points of the TEC and TEA Best Practices List.

232112 - TEA 2023 ACCOUNTABILITY OVERVIEW/FEEDBACK
July 12, 2022 1:00 PM - July 12, 2022 4:00 PM

TEA Performance Reporting staff will be at Region 15 to give an overview of prospective changes to the current accountability system and provide Region 15 district employees the opportunity to provide feedback on those changes.

222043 - The Sessions
July 13, 2022 8:00 AM - July 13, 2022 3:00 PM

Safety, Mental and Physical Health sessions. Morning Session: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of the Concho Valley will be sharing valuable information about the dangers of Vaping and current Drug Abuse Trends among students. Afternoon Session: Children's Advocacy Center of Greater West Texas will be presenting information on Prevention, Awareness and Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse for all educators. Both of these trainings will meet the Legislative requirements for school district employees.

201205 - In-Person ONLY - ATYC CONFERENCE 2022
July 13, 2022 9:00 AM - July 15, 2022 12:00 PM

Join us at the 24th Annual ATYC Conference as we focus on social and emotional learning for our students AND teachers. We will learn about trauma-informed care, executive function and self-regulation, the importance of visuals, understanding the diverse needs of families, and so much more! This multi-day conference is sure to educate, inspire, and refresh those who serve our youngest scholars ages birth – 6. Academy for Teachers of Young Children is made up of ECE and ECSE Specialists from Regions 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, & 19. We look forward to seeing you this summer! It’s gonna be RAD! Outside entities/individuals paying for their registrations may use PayPal. **Important: School District participants should NOT use PayPal to register. Advanced payments from School Districts are discouraged per EDGAR guidelines. School District participants should register with a district Purchase Order. The district should wait for an invoice to be sent from ESC Region 15 AFTER the workshop completion.**

205124 - COUNSELOR RETREAT
July 13, 2022 9:00 AM - July 14, 2022 12:00 PM

The Counselor Retreat is one full day and one half day full of timely and applicable content to assist Professional School Counselors in conducting a Texas Comprehensive School Guidance program. Please join us by registering here for the conference. FOR HOTEL RESERVATION: Call Inn on Barons Creek, Fredericksburg, TX 1-830-990-9202.

210873 - YOUNGER ELEMENTARY AND TECHNOLOGY - ZOOM ONLY
July 13, 2022 9:00 AM - July 13, 2022 4:00 PM

Students in Primary Grades CAN do tech! Learn how to teach young learners how to COLLABORATE, INTERACT, and CREATE using Google Workspace tools. Plan the activity today, and implement it tomorrow. *Please make sure to have your laptop or Chromebook to participate with us.*

216919 - K-12 STATE-WIDE STEM TEACHER TRAINING
July 11, 2022 9:00 AM - July 13, 2022 4:00 PM

217403 - TEKS RS PLANNING SESSION FOR GRADES K-3
July 13, 2022 9:00 AM - July 13, 2022 4:00 PM

Participants will build data-driven instruction that engages students in learning by: 1. Emphasis will be on designing the lesson cycle to align with the TEKS and to help you reach your T-TESS goals. 2.Teachers will be given time to evaluate data, review prior lesson plans, and purposefully plan their instruction for the upcoming grading period. Please remember to bring all documents, materials, resources and technology that you will need.

220616 - Dyslexia Case Studies
July 13, 2022 9:00 AM - July 13, 2022 4:00 PM

In this session, we will look at multiple case studies, during which we will use multiple data sources to determine if a student has the characteristics of dyslexia. Approved for ALTA Credit

221842 - Cultivating the Classroom for Classroom Teachers (hosted at Early Elem- open to all)
July 13, 2022 9:00 AM - July 14, 2022 4:00 PM

Most teachers didn't get the tools and training to create effective classroom management plans. In this training teachers will use the 6 components of the emergent tree classroom planning template to design a comprehensive and complete classroom plan to increase student outcomes . this s a 2 day Training and will be offered at two locations: Early ISD and Brady ISD. Any classroom teacher is welcome to attend at either location. This training will be held at Early Elementary.

225373 - MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL: UNLEASHING THE POWER OF REFLECTIVE EXEMPLAR RESPONSES
July 13, 2022 9:00 AM - July 13, 2022 4:00 PM

Critical thinking skills are essential to student success! During this session, social studies, science, and RLA teachers will explore foundational research-based strategies and techniques that encourage critical thinking skills, make content more accessible and meaningful to students, and lead the way to exemplar responses. This workshop is designed to support the new item types in the STAAR Redesign.

229651 - EDUPHORIA ONLINE TEST BUILDING
July 13, 2022 9:00 AM - July 13, 2022 12:00 PM

Are you ready for STAAR online testing? Eduphoria has added new features in Aware to help you next year. Join this session to get hands-on experience with building assessments with new item types.

233746 - FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHER NETWORKING SESSION
July 13, 2022 9:00 AM - July 13, 2022 4:00 PM

This session will provide an opportunity for all foreign language teachers to share contact information, resources, lesson plans, ideas, and so forth. We will discuss strategies that were shared in the other foreign language summer workshops and how to implement them and what resources they need for the upcoming school year.

237401 - CACFP Live Stars, Stripes & Applications
July 13, 2022 10:30 AM - July 13, 2022 12:00 PM

Oh say can you see... the fireworks sizzle as you prepare your Application Renewal in TX-UNPS! America was born to sparkle, and so was your application! Join us as we review the Management Plan, Budgets and Checklist items in the application. Be ready to declare your Independence from the procurement blues as we take you through the proper procedures! We salute you and your dedication to the CACFP!

218411 - 8 HOUR BUS DRIVING RECERTIFICATION
July 14, 2022 8:00 AM - July 14, 2022 5:00 PM

Bus drivers will be recertified and learn the latest updates. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. The LOCATION is Junction ISD 1700 College St., Junction, TX 76849. IF NEW TO REGION 15, set up a profile and register for the class. IF A RETURNING USER, update your profile and register for the class.

223749 - 2022 Principal Retreat
July 14, 2022 8:00 AM - July 15, 2022 12:00 PM

The ESC Region 15 Summer Principal Retreat featuring Nelson Coulter, educator, author, musician, entrepreneur, coach, mentor, consultant and professor (need I say more?) will present on Thursday – a definite opportunity to recharge and make a change. Then, Friday morning motivational speaker Tyson Dever (after an unthinkable tragedy, learning to live life on his terms!) will present leaving you with a passion for life. Both presenters will leave you with a new perspective on education and a strong desire to make the 2022-2023 school year the best year yet! So Let the Games Begin because school is more than just a game!

226835 - ServSafe Certification for CTE Teachers
July 14, 2022 8:00 AM - July 15, 2022 5:00 PM

ServSafe Food Manager is currently an Industry Based Certification recognized by TEA for CCMR Accountability. FCS and Ag educators are able to integrate this certification into several different statewide programs of study. ServSafe is a food safety program providing high-quality food safety education and training materials for the restaurant and foodservice industry. It is recognized and accepted by more federal, state and local jurisdictions than any other food safety program. Many Nutrition & Food Science, Food Productions, and Culinary Arts instructors are adopting this certification across the state. ServSafe is a way to enhance any program related to food service. Registration will begin at 8 am - 8:45 am. Workshops starts at 8:45 am.

227670 - Let Me Help You Calm
July 14, 2022 8:30 AM - July 14, 2022 10:00 AM

Children experience all kinds of uncomfortable emotions without the skills to manage them, often resulting in challenging behavior and teacher stress. This session is all about ways to teach self-regulation skills to young children. Strategies will include active interactions between adults and children, lesson ideas, visual supports, and additional external resources.

201205 - In-Person ONLY - ATYC CONFERENCE 2022
July 13, 2022 9:00 AM - July 15, 2022 12:00 PM

221184 - DIFFERENTIATION: CRACKING THE CODE TO INFORMATIONAL TEXT
July 14, 2022 9:00 AM - July 14, 2022 4:00 PM

Help students learn to navigate the world of informational texts through differentiated scaffolds, supports, and processes. During this session, participants will explore ways to effectively support the various levels of learners within the classroom, deepen students’ understanding of the world around them, and provide students with meaningful pathways to demonstrate their learning.

221372 - RLA STAAR REDESIGN
July 14, 2022 9:00 AM - July 14, 2022 4:00 PM

225716 - BE CERTAIN YOUR STUDENTS UNDERSTAND DATA
July 14, 2022 9:00 AM - July 14, 2022 4:00 PM

Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) is a difficult concept for students because it requires that they follow a “formula” to explain their thinking. Using CER students must take a stance, back it up with data, and with their scientific understanding of the concepts and labs. We will look at how to create scientific and engineering experiences that help students develop, analyze, critique, and defend arguments that reinforce CER conclusions. Please bring your technology

226629 - DISCOVERY EDUCATION EXPERIENCE - ELEMENTARY SESSION
July 14, 2022 9:00 AM - July 14, 2022 12:00 PM

Welcome to the Discovery Education Experience! It’s so much more than just inspiring videos. Joins us for this elementary session to learn more about all DEX has to offer, such as interactive activities, complete ready to use lesson plans, STEM, and research-based instructional strategies. Please bring your laptop/chromebook to participate. Presented by Kristy Vincent

227672 - Let Me Help You Calm
July 14, 2022 10:15 AM - July 14, 2022 11:45 AM

226206 - DISCOVERY EDUCATION EXPERIENCE-SECONDARY SESSION
July 14, 2022 1:00 PM - July 14, 2022 4:00 PM

Welcome to the Discovery Education Experience! It’s so much more than just inspiring videos. Joins us for this secondary session to learn more about all DEX has to offer, such as interactive activities, complete ready-to-use lesson plans, STEM, and research-based instructional strategies. Please bring your laptop/chromebook to participate. Presented by Kristy Vincent

218644 - CROSS-CURRICULAR CONNNECTIONS IN RLA
July 15, 2022 9:00 AM - July 15, 2022 4:00 PM

Participants will dig into grade-level standards in RLA, Science, Social Studies, Math, and Fine Arts to develop cross curricular lessons and encourage the acquisition of background knowledge. Participants will work collaboratively to develop a collection of texts to utilize at each grade level. Focus will be on STAAR assessed curriculum. Grade level teams are encouraged to come learn and plan together.

225378 - STAAR REDESIGN IN SCIENCE
July 15, 2022 9:00 AM - July 15, 2022 12:00 PM

Have you heard that The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) test is being redesigned to make the test more tightly aligned to the classroom experience? Do you want to learn more about the redesign and the implications for your science classroom? During this 1/2 day session, we will focus on grades 5, 8, and Biology, but ALL who support or teach science are welcome to attend. Participants are encouraged to bring their technology to this session.

201205 - In-Person ONLY - ATYC CONFERENCE 2022
July 13, 2022 9:00 AM - July 15, 2022 12:00 PM

218370 - 8 HOUR BUS DRIVING RECERTIFICATION
July 18, 2022 8:00 AM - July 18, 2022 5:00 PM

Bus drivers will be recertified and learn the latest updates. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. The LOCATION is REGION 15 ---- 612 S. Irene St., San Angelo, TX 76903. IF NEW TO REGION 15, set up a profile and register for the class. IF A RETURNING USER, update your profile and register for the class.

218418 - 8 HOUR BUS DRIVING RECERTIFICATION
July 18, 2022 8:00 AM - July 18, 2022 5:00 PM

Bus drivers will be recertified and learn the latest updates. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. The LOCATION is Sonora High School Library 1717 Tayloe Ave., Sonora, TX 76950. IF NEW TO REGION 15, set up a profile and register for the class. IF A RETURNING USER, update your profile and register for the class.

218439 - 20 HOUR BUS DRIVING CERTIFICATION
July 18, 2022 8:00 AM - July 21, 2022 1:00 PM

Participants will be trained to drive a bus. The IN REGION cost of the course is $140. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $240. LOCATION: Junction ISD 1700 College St., Junction, TX 76849 8:00 am - 1:00 pm July 18-21, 2022 -----IF NEW TO REGION 15, set up a profile and register for the class. IF A RETURNING USER, update your profile and register for the class.

221391 - Host a Zoom Session
July 18, 2022 8:30 AM - July 18, 2022 4:30 PM

Host a Zoom Session

216908 - LITERACY CONFERENCE BOOK FAIR
July 18, 2022 9:00 AM - July 22, 2022 4:00 PM

LITERACY CONFERENCE BOOK FAIR SET UP

216913 - LEVEL UP: TAKING SCIENCE INSTRUCTION TO THE NEXT LEVEL
July 18, 2022 9:00 AM - July 18, 2022 4:00 PM

Have you ever worked really hard on a lesson only to find your students still didn't understand the concept? Are you interested in activities that will deepen student knowledge and understanding of science concepts? If so, this workshop is for you! In the interactive session, participants will engage in activities that take science instruction to the next level and help students really show what they know. **Repeat/Review session from Summer, 2021

217863 - Eligibility Guidance Refresher
July 18, 2022 9:00 AM - July 18, 2022 12:00 PM

This class reviews the principles used to determine a household's eligibility status through all methods of assigning free, reduced-price, or paid status. Best practices for ensuring the effectiveness and accuracy of the CE's eligibility determination processes will be covered.

219395 - TEXAS DYSLEXIA ACADEMY 2: THE DYSLEXIA HANDBOOK
July 18, 2022 9:00 AM - July 18, 2022 4:00 PM

220515 - Helping Students With Depression & Anxiety: A Cognitive-Behavioral Crash Course (VIRTUAL)
July 18, 2022 9:00 AM - July 18, 2022 12:00 PM

All grade-level workshop for counselors/educators on using evidence-based cognitive-behavioral practices to address both depression and anxiety in students. Learn how to “think like a therapist” and adapt psychotherapy strategies to fit comfortably into your scope of practice. Great ideas for brief interventions with students, in addition to other resources that may help. Ongoing consultation always available!

224507 - INVESTING IN OUR EMERGENT BILINGUALS TO BE SUCCESSFUL WITH THE TELPAS
July 18, 2022 9:00 AM - July 18, 2022 4:00 PM

226687 - THE BEST OF SCIENCE STAAR WARS REPORTING CATEGORIES 3&4
July 18, 2022 9:00 AM - July 18, 2022 4:00 PM

Come join me for a great day of science as I pick the best activities from the 2019 STAAR Wars Series. All activities meet TEKS from the science grade 8 state assessment. The day will be filled with lessons and activities to address TEKS from Earth & Space, and Organisms & Environments Reporting Categories. This is a repeated session from 2019. This is a hands-on workshop with movement and activity.

237884 - ASCENDER BUSINESS BOOT CAMP - NEW USERS
July 18, 2022 9:00 AM - July 18, 2022 4:00 PM

This ASCENDER Business New User Boot Camp session is limited to New ASCENDER users with 3 years or less experience. The morning session will cover ASCENDER Finance and the afternoon session will cover ASCENDER Payroll and Personnel. This will include a hands-on overview of ASCENDER Business applications.

220526 - Rethinking Our Approach to Problematic Addictions: Helping Our Students & Loved Ones (VIRTUAL)
July 18, 2022 1:00 PM - July 18, 2022 4:00 PM

All grade-level workshop for counselors/educators on using evidence-based practices to leverage our relationships with students and loved ones to promote change. This workshop will challenge our traditional views of addiction and provide practical strategies to address your concerns with your students and loved ones.

199003 - TCEA SUMMER SPLASH - TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE
July 19, 2022 9:00 AM - July 19, 2022 4:00 PM

Foster innovation in your classroom with technology integration that drives student learning toward success! Join us for the TCEA Summer Splash Tech Mini Conference for a day of learning, fun, and ideas to take back to your classroom for the new year. Those attending the full day will receive GT credit. Attendees will receive free membership to TCEA. Be sure to bring your technology!

224212 - ESL CERTIFICATION
July 19, 2022 9:00 AM - July 19, 2022 4:00 PM

This training will help teachers challenge the ESL certification test.

224638 - TEKS RESOURCE SYSTEM ASSESSMENT CENTER WITH NEW STAAR ANSWER TYPES
July 19, 2022 9:00 AM - July 19, 2022 12:00 PM

For this ½ day workshop, participants will access the TEKS Resource System Assessment Center item bank of over 25,000 questions. Teachers will pull questions from the Item Bank to generate additional questions with the focus centered on the application of the new STAAR answer types. Teachers will be able store newly created questions in their own item bank.

225557 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
July 20, 2022 8:00 AM - July 20, 2022 12:30 PM

237355 - Federal Maintenance of Effort - IDEA -B and ESSA
July 20, 2022 8:00 AM - July 20, 2022 12:00 PM

As the current fiscal year ends for most districts, now is a good time to determine where your district stands for MOE in both IDEA B and ESSA for 21-22 and make changes to remain in compliance. We will also take a look at budget for 22-23 to see if the district will remain in compliance.

201495 - LITERACY ON THE CONCHO 2022: IN THE TOGETHERNESS, CASTLES ARE BUILT!
July 20, 2022 9:00 AM - July 21, 2022 4:00 PM

Skillfully crafted connections are a critical component to building masterpieces that will stand the test of time. Whether those connections are in life, teaching, analyzing texts, or constructing skyscrapers, the individual parts cannot create the "castle" until they are carefully connected. Let's learn how to connect the pieces of literacy to build masterful readers and writers in our classrooms. Acclaimed authors and speakers will be joining us this year as we focus on the interconnected nature of reading and writing. Each presenter will provide practical and proven strategies for effectively teaching reading and writing as reciprocal processes. Join us for two days of fun, food, fellowship, and freebies! GT credit available.

231317 - STAAR REDESIGN IN MATHEMATICS
July 20, 2022 9:00 AM - July 20, 2022 12:00 PM

Have you heard that The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) test is being redesigned to make the test more tightly aligned to the classroom experience? During this half day session, we will learn more about the redesign and the implications for your math classroom.

231117 - Brownwood SCIENCE STAAR REDESIGN (GRADES 3-12)
July 20, 2022 1:00 PM - July 20, 2022 4:00 PM

201495 - LITERACY ON THE CONCHO 2022: IN THE TOGETHERNESS, CASTLES ARE BUILT!
July 20, 2022 9:00 AM - July 21, 2022 4:00 PM

216908 - LITERACY CONFERENCE BOOK FAIR
July 18, 2022 9:00 AM - July 22, 2022 4:00 PM

LITERACY CONFERENCE BOOK FAIR SET UP

224632 - TEKS RESOURCE SYSTEM 101 BASIC OVERVIEW
July 22, 2022 9:00 AM - July 22, 2022 4:00 PM

225379 - It's Not Their Fault! Shifting Our Mindset to Promote Change in the Classroom
July 22, 2022 9:00 AM - July 22, 2022 4:00 PM

In a class of 30 students, seven will experience some kind of mental health challenge, eight have been physically abused, six have been sexually abused, seven are children of divorce, four have witnessed domestic violence in the home, and 3 will attempt suicide at some point prior to the end of their K-12 experience. The range of individual experiences in your classroom require an educator poised and ready to address the needs of all students equitably. This workshop will provide practical strategies to shift your mindset, and address the most challenging behaviors in your classroom.

226313 - Section 504 and IDEA Differences
July 22, 2022 9:00 AM - July 22, 2022 4:00 PM

Dave Richards, Attorney at Law, will join us to help us distinguish the differences between current Section 504 compliance issues with an emphasis on IDEA and the differences between the two.

226661 - IGNITE STEM IN PK-2
July 22, 2022 9:00 AM - July 22, 2022 4:00 PM

Join us for a hands-on experience of what STEM can look like in PK-2. Explore the wonders of STEM through the lens of curiosity, creativity, and imagination. We will introduce the engineering design process while participating in TEKS-aligned design challenges.

226820 - USING THE C-CAD TOOL TO EMBRACE PBL IN MATH
July 22, 2022 9:00 AM - July 22, 2022 4:00 PM

Come learn about the C-CAD Tool found in TEKS Resource System and how it can help you in making connections and creating PBL units. We will spend time during the session developing a PBL plan based on a math unit of your choice for your grade level.

209417 - READING BY DESIGN: AN INDIVIDUALIZED DYSLEXIA INTERVENTION PROGRAM
July 25, 2022 9:00 AM - July 29, 2022 4:00 PM

Participants will learn the fundamentals of dyslexia intervention through a review of Texas dyslexia laws and current research, as well as best practices in dyslexia instruction. We will delve into evidence-based components of instruction and explore continuums for developing reading ability in students with dyslexia. Participants will 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 with supplemental resources necessary for small group instruction. This course requires attendance for 5 full days of training. July 25-29, 2022 Approved for ALTA Credit

210878 - WHAT CAN GOOGLE FORMS DO FOR YOU? - ZOOM ONLY
July 25, 2022 9:00 AM - July 25, 2022 4:00 PM

Learning paths, mystery pictures, digital breakout rooms, and so much more are the things Google Forms can do for you! Come learn and make different Google Form activities that can be implemented into your classroom to help differentiate, reteach, and implement exit tickets. *Please make sure to have your laptop or Chromebook to participate with us.*

211118 - SPHERO ROBOTS FOR YOUR CLASSROOM
July 25, 2022 9:00 AM - July 25, 2022 4:00 PM

Bring STEM, technology integration, and critical thinking skills together in your classroom! The Sphero Edu program teaches students coding and 21st century skills, but our program goes #BeyondCode by incorporating robotics and technology with collaborative STEAM activities. Please join us for some hands-on time with the Sphero robot and learn more about how the Sphero Edu program can support your STEM goals, and find out how to check out a set from ESC15! This workshop is required for robot checkout.

211365 - Readin’ & Writin’: What’s Literacy (For ALL) got to do with it?
July 25, 2022 9:00 AM - July 25, 2022 4:00 PM

Are you struggling to teach literacy to students with significant disabilities, especially those with complex communication needs? Not sure where or how to begin? Questioning whether you are part of the team or not? The answer may surprise you! If so, come learn all about Comprehensive Emergent Literacy Instruction. Participants will discover easily implementable emergent reading and writing activities to improve student engagement, participation, communication, and interaction for ALL. With practice and modeling opportunities, you will be ready to CROWD the CAR with PEERs when school starts.

211847 - NEW TEACHER ACADEMY
July 25, 2022 9:00 AM - July 26, 2022 4:00 PM

Designed with new teachers in mind, this hands- on, interactive professional development session will address classroom culture, routines, and procedures and understanding the state standards. Continuing support will be provided to participants through a series of follow-up sessions throughout the school year. Please bring a laptop, Chromebook, or iPad if you have one.

213809 - STATE MANDATED SPINAL SCREENING
July 25, 2022 9:00 AM - July 25, 2022 4:00 PM

Become a certified Spinal Screener through DSHS. Certification is good for five (5) years. Presentation done by Debra or Angela King

220540 - Suicide Continuum of Care: Prevention, Intervention, Postvention, & Resourcing (IN-PERSON)
July 25, 2022 9:00 AM - July 25, 2022 4:00 PM

All grade-level workshop for counselors/educators on using evidence-based practices to address the problem of suicide in schools, including prevention, intervention with at-risk students, addressing suicide loss appropriately, and utilizing region-wide resources for help.

224714 - UNLOCKING THE POWER OF CLASSROOM TALK
July 25, 2022 9:00 AM - July 25, 2022 4:00 PM

During this session, we will explore how to help our Emergent Bilinguals develop strong talk skills to prepare them for their academic lives including TELPAS and their lives as community members outside of school.

224745 - UNLOCKING THE POWER OF CLASSROOM TALK
July 25, 2022 9:00 AM - July 25, 2022 4:00 PM

225714 - Getting Ready for 22-23: FCS Educators
July 25, 2022 9:00 AM - July 25, 2022 4:00 PM

Gather with other Family Consumer Science teachers within our area to prepare for the 22-23 school year. Participants share take-aways from summer conference, share lesson plans, and project ideas. This is a great opportunity to network with area FCS teachers and discuss best practices and problem solve. We will start our day at the ESC but travel to Mr. T's Deli to work exclusively with Chef Daniel Fredrick on restaurant management. Lunch is included! Chef Fredrick will provide insight into a day in the life of a restaurant owner, specially the business side of culinary arts. Topics include: how to set up/running a restaurant or business plan; writing a restaurant menu: what works/ food expenses/ efficiency/ time/ food waste. As well as how to operate a successful catering service.

227437 - Child Find, Changes, and Challenges: Informal Data Collection
July 25, 2022 9:00 AM - July 25, 2022 4:00 PM

Dr. Edward Schultz from Midwestern University will be discussing how Texas has gone through significant changes in the last three years (Corrective Action Plan, COVID19, Single Pathway Dyslexia, and Changes to Legal Framework) which has placed greater importance on using informal data prior to and as part of the referral process. Topics will include what data is required, how to collect it, and tools available that do not place any “extra” burden on teachers. Child Find Responsibilities will also be highlighted. This session is designed for principals, SST members, Counselors, etc. involved in the referral process of special education to understand an implement the necessary data collection requirements for the Full and Individual evaluation (FIE).

233176 - BACK TO SCHOOL
July 25, 2022 8:30 AM - July 25, 2022 4:00 PM

Back to School summer session will provide up to date training on State and Federal Regulations, safety,sanitation, civil rights, professional standards, Smart Snacks, and more.

226607 - McKinney-Vento and the ESC 15 Team: Making a Difference One Student at a Time
July 25, 2022 1:00 PM - July 25, 2022 4:00 PM

How can your ESC 15 Team assist you as a McKinney-Vento Liaison in making a difference one student at a time through your district McKinney-Vento program? Attend this workshop to learn great ways to support this program through a team effort.

227638 - TEXAS TEACHER EVALUATION AND SUPPORT SYSTEM
July 26, 2022 8:30 AM - July 28, 2022 4:30 PM

Appraisal training for Administrators. AEL Is a required co-requisite for those attending T-TESS unless formally trained in ILD and who have an ILD certificate for verification. All participants must pay the $125 certificate fee. Out of region participants will pay $400 for cost of session plus the $125 certificate fee. See Special Instructions for more information.

206235 - STATE MANDATED VISION CERTIFICATION
July 26, 2022 9:00 AM - July 26, 2022 4:00 PM

To certify as a vision screener, certification is valid for five (5) years

209417 - READING BY DESIGN: AN INDIVIDUALIZED DYSLEXIA INTERVENTION PROGRAM
July 25, 2022 9:00 AM - July 29, 2022 4:00 PM

211847 - NEW TEACHER ACADEMY
July 25, 2022 9:00 AM - July 26, 2022 4:00 PM

214897 - DECODING AND THE EMERGING READER
July 26, 2022 9:00 AM - July 26, 2022 4:00 PM

Participants learn strategies to ensure their emerging readers will establish firm foundations in the subskills that lead to strong decoding and fluent reading, including phoneme play, letter-sound relationships, encoding, decoding, onset-rime, rhyming, and sight word fluency. They will learn the most efficient methods for helping young students read developmentally appropriate unfamiliar single-syllable and simple multisyllabic words. This workshop provides tools that help schools build strong literacy foundations in the primary grades with a focus on PreK-1 learners. Presented by Shari Zimmer **Approved for ALTA Credit.

215372 - STUDENT - AFTER ASDR SCHEDULING
July 26, 2022 9:00 AM - July 26, 2022 4:00 PM

We will be covering how to complete the scheduling process after ASDR. After the training will be a work day so that you can work on your elementary schedule and ask Tara and Brittany questions. This will be an in person only training. Please be prepared to bring your master schedule and student schedules. A computer will be provided.

226424 - Through the Lens of CTE: Starting Point: Classroom Management
July 26, 2022 9:00 AM - July 26, 2022 4:00 PM

This session is geared to develop the knowledge and skills of teachers in Domain 1: Planning and Preparation and Domain 3: Classroom Instruction of Charlotte Danielson’s Framework and PDAS Domain I: Active, Successful Student Participation in the Learning Process, Domain II: Learner-Centered Instruction, Domain III: Evaluation and Feedback on Student Progress, Domain IV: Management of Student Discipline, Instructional Strategies, Time and Materials, Domain V: Professional Communication. Classroom management remains the number one issue for ALL teachers, but it doesn’t have to be! Learn how to have a positive and proactive approach to classroom management where discipline does NOT have to be an issue. This session will offer participants strategies that will allow them to have classrooms that are orderly, respectful, fun, engaging and motivating! The scientific-based research used in this session is from Randy Sprick, Harry Wong, Barbara Blackburn, Robert Marzano, Marcia Tate, and Willard Daggett and states students learn best when they are focused, engaged and can relate the learning to real-life application thus increasing motivation and academic success.

227444 - Collecting, Integrating, and Including Informal Data in the FIE
July 26, 2022 9:00 AM - July 26, 2022 4:00 PM

Dr. Edward Schultz from Midwestern University will be discussing how changes in specific learning disability identification are occurring at a pace that is unprecedented. Recent TEA guidance has made it clear of an increased emphasis on using informal data and a decreased emphasis on norm-referenced tests to make decisions. This session will focus on these changes and exactly where and how to use informal data and be able to communicate your findings in a well-developed FIE Report based on a variety of assessment tools and strategies.

228056 - STATE AID TEMPLATE WORKSHOP
July 27, 2022 8:00 AM - July 27, 2022 5:00 PM

227638 - TEXAS TEACHER EVALUATION AND SUPPORT SYSTEM
July 26, 2022 8:30 AM - July 28, 2022 4:30 PM

201244 - LID Classroom "Get Ready" Collaborative Camp
July 27, 2022 9:00 AM - July 28, 2022 4:00 PM

In this 2 day training series, educators will learn how to design, implement evidence based practices in their LID classroom. This is a great training series for first year teachers who will be working with students with complex access needs, autism, or severe cognitive disabilities. We will review how to use visuals, structure, and other evidence based strategies to design and create routines and procedures to make learning highly successful.

206236 - STATE MANDATED HEARING CERTIFICATION
July 27, 2022 9:00 AM - July 27, 2022 4:00 PM

To certify as a hearing screener, certification is valid for five (5) years

209417 - READING BY DESIGN: AN INDIVIDUALIZED DYSLEXIA INTERVENTION PROGRAM
July 25, 2022 9:00 AM - July 29, 2022 4:00 PM

214893 - DECODING AND THE STRUGGLING READER
July 27, 2022 9:00 AM - July 27, 2022 4:00 PM

This is a fast-paced, hands-on, activity-based professional development workshop where participants learn strategies that struggling readers can immediately apply to practice what good readers do naturally, which is pay attention to every word, read with a high rate of accuracy, and use strategies for attacking unfamiliar single-syllable and multisyllabic words. This workshop will provide tools that can help schools build strong literacy foundations in early grades and help remediate decoding issues in upper elementary, middle, and high school students. Presented by Shari Zimmer **Approved for ALTA Credit.

225692 - SCIENCE 6-12 PLANNING SESSION 1ST SIX WEEKS
July 27, 2022 9:00 AM - July 27, 2022 4:00 PM

Participants will build data-driven instruction that engages students in learning. Emphasis will be on designing the lesson cycle to align with the TEKS and to help you reach your T-TESS goals. Teachers will be given time to evaluate data, review prior lesson plans, and purposefully plan their instruction for the upcoming grading period. Please remember to bring all documents, materials, resources and technology that you will need.

227473 - What You Need to Know About Mental Health First Aid
July 27, 2022 11:00 AM - July 27, 2022 12:00 PM

Learn how to access free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training through your Local Mental Health Authority. MHFA is listed as a TEA Best Practice Resource in six areas, and is mentioned in the Threat Assessment And Safe And Supportive School Program And Team Training, and Continuing Education areas of the Texas Education Code. Help your staff and students increase knowledge and skills of mental health risk factors, warning signs and provide connections to support services, today!

228056 - STATE AID TEMPLATE WORKSHOP
July 27, 2022 8:00 AM - July 27, 2022 5:00 PM

237819 - SFDR CISD – Staff Wellness (Leadership Retreat): “Changing the Things We Can”
July 27, 2022 1:00 PM - July 27, 2022 4:00 PM

Staff wellness workshop for leadership incorporating evidence-based cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and boundary-setting/communication practices.

227638 - TEXAS TEACHER EVALUATION AND SUPPORT SYSTEM
July 26, 2022 8:30 AM - July 28, 2022 4:30 PM

201244 - LID Classroom "Get Ready" Collaborative Camp
July 27, 2022 9:00 AM - July 28, 2022 4:00 PM

206238 - RECERTIFICATION - STATE MANDATED VISION/HEARING SCREENING
July 28, 2022 9:00 AM - July 28, 2022 4:00 PM

To re-certify as a vision and/or hearing screener, certification is valid for five (5) years

209417 - READING BY DESIGN: AN INDIVIDUALIZED DYSLEXIA INTERVENTION PROGRAM
July 25, 2022 9:00 AM - July 29, 2022 4:00 PM

210871 - YOUNGER ELEMENTARY AND TECHNOLOGY
July 28, 2022 9:00 AM - July 28, 2022 4:00 PM

215384 - Standards-Based Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process Training
July 28, 2022 9:00 AM - July 29, 2022 4:00 PM

The focus of this session 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 with state and federal grants.

221754 - READING LANGUAGE ARTS GRADES 6-12: 1ST SIX WEEKS PLANNING SESSION
July 28, 2022 9:00 AM - July 28, 2022 4:00 PM

224655 - 3-12 MATH 1ST SIX WEEKS PLANNING
July 28, 2022 9:00 AM - July 28, 2022 4:00 PM

In this workshop, participants will find value in their assessment data, monitor current lesson plans with action steps, increase content knowledge by building a Know and Show chart, and develop strong exit tickets that align to a daily lesson objective. This purposeful planning process is designed to develop criteria for success and to illuminate data driven instruction.

226721 - BUILDING YOUR BIOLOGY TOOLBOX
July 28, 2022 9:00 AM - July 28, 2022 4:00 PM

Come join other teachers from Region 15 schools to collaborate, communicate and share Biology ideas and activities for the TEKS found in the first and second six weeks of the TEKS Resource System Year-at-a Glance. Try to bring at least one resource (lab activity, card sort, journal idea, video, simulation, website, etc.) for each topic addressed in this session. Teacher developed or free activities found online are preferred. Please honor copyright when you are sharing activities. All of the shared resources will be collected in a Google folder. Participants will receive the link upon completion of the training.

225560 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
July 28, 2022 12:00 PM - July 28, 2022 4:30 PM

222797 - CPR/FIRST AID - Head Start
July 29, 2022 8:00 AM - August 10, 2022 4:00 PM

HeartSaver Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course for Region 15 Head Start/Early Head Start

209417 - READING BY DESIGN: AN INDIVIDUALIZED DYSLEXIA INTERVENTION PROGRAM
July 25, 2022 9:00 AM - July 29, 2022 4:00 PM

215384 - Standards-Based Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process Training
July 28, 2022 9:00 AM - July 29, 2022 4:00 PM

225744 - New CTE Teacher
July 29, 2022 9:00 AM - July 29, 2022 4:00 PM

For all CTE teachers with 1 to 5 years of experience in all content areas. Learn about all the support services ESC 15 can provide to a new CTE teacher. Discussion of TEKS and curriculum (including statewide programs of study and industry based certifications), classroom organization and safety, network with other new CTE teachers, and prepare for a great first day and school year.

226243 - FIRST SIX WEEKS SCIENCE SWAP (GRADES 3-5)
July 29, 2022 9:00 AM - July 29, 2022 4:00 PM

Do you struggle to find aligned resources and activities for your science classroom? Are you the lone teacher in your content area/grade level and wish you could collaborate with others? Come join the first-ever grade 3-5 science swap! During this session, participants will swap ideas and activities for the TEKS found in the first six weeks of the TEKS Resource System Year-at-a Glance and have an opportunity to plan instruction. *****A portion of the day will be spent creating the shared activities for classroom use. Please see the list of TEKS for each grade level and ideas of items to bring in your registration email. ****** Guidelines for the swap: 1) Be a contributor; 2) Bring a clean copy of your activity (or idea) and the answer key; 3) NO copyrighted material

226716 - LET'S MIX IT UP: SCIENCE GRADE 6 & 7
July 29, 2022 9:00 AM - July 29, 2022 4:00 PM

Science in 6th and 7th grade are the foundation for the 8th grade science STAAR test. Come explore ways to help your students excel in 8th grade science. Bring your technology.

226825 - STAAR REDESIGN IN MATHEMATICS
July 29, 2022 9:00 AM - July 29, 2022 12:00 PM

220637 - Hosting a session
July 29, 2022 10:30 AM - July 29, 2022 1:00 PM

Hosting a session

221078 - Hosting a session
July 29, 2022 10:30 AM - July 29, 2022 2:15 PM

Hosting a session

220631 - Think Like a Therapist: Adapting Talk Therapy Strategies for Educators (A VIRTUAL Lunch & Learn)
July 29, 2022 11:00 AM - July 29, 2022 1:00 PM

: All grade-level lunch & learn for counselors/educators on using evidence-based talk therapy strategies from a variety of modalities to improve connection with the children they serve. While you may not be a therapist, you can certainly *think* like one! This lunch & learn will provide both practical activities to engage students in recognizing the stress-thought-emotion-behavior-body connection in addition to answers to the age-old question… “What on earth do I say to this kid when…?”

226821 - 2(R+R+R) = MEANINGFUL MATH
July 29, 2022 1:00 PM - July 29, 2022 4:00 PM

The “3 R’s, Reading, wRiting, and aRithmetic,” have long been considered the “basics” of education. Teachers today are also working with a new set of “3 R’s, Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships.” Come learn how reading and writing can play a key role in helping students to develop not just their arithmetic but deep mathematical understanding. We will explore ways to include these new Rs to engage all learners and create meaningful mathematics in our classrooms.

218362 - 20 HOUR BUS DRIVING CERTIFICATION
August 01, 2022 8:00 AM - August 03, 2022 1:00 PM

Participants will be trained to drive a bus. The IN REGION cost of the course is $140. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $240. LOCATION: REGION 15 ---- 612 S. Irene St., San Angelo, TX 76903 8:00 am - 5:00 pm August 1-2 8:00 am - 12:00 pm August 3 -----IF NEW TO REGION 15, set up a profile and register for the class. IF A RETURNING USER, update your profile and register for the class.

220644 - Hosting a session
August 01, 2022 8:00 AM - August 01, 2022 4:00 PM

hosting a session

210726 - DYSLEXIA PROGRAM MONITORING WORKDAY
August 01, 2022 9:00 AM - August 01, 2022 4:00 PM

Participants will review the requirements for The Dyslexia Program Evaluation conducted by TEA. Participants will walk through a brief overview of the monitoring process, identify documents required for submission, and begin preparing folders for the district’s evaluation. All members of the dyslexia team are encouraged to attend. If available, bring your district dyslexia policy, a referral packet, and your laptop to create/access documents needed.

212166 - Safety-Care Initial (Crisis Prevention)
August 01, 2022 9:00 AM - August 02, 2022 4:00 PM

218649 - Head Start Policies & Procedures
August 01, 2022 9:00 AM - August 02, 2022 3:30 PM

Staff will review Head Start Policies & Procedures: Current, New and Revised for school year 2022-2023.

219703 - GR 2 MATH ACADEMY FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT AND APPLYING THE CONTENT ACROSS THE STANDARDS
August 01, 2022 9:00 AM - August 02, 2022 4:00 PM

In the Mathematics Achievement Academy: Formative Assessment and Applying the Content Across the Strands, Grade 2, participants take a deeper look at two themes from the original Mathematics Achievement Academy, Grade 2: formative assessment and content-area connections. Participants will explore components of formative assessment and related implementation considerations. Through hands-on activities focusing on measurement and data, connections will be made to whole number operations and fraction concepts. Support for diverse learners continues through grade-level mathematics, problem solving experiences, and discourse strategies. The focus continues to be tools and supports for improving overall mathematics instruction, student success on statewide assessments, and post-secondary readiness. Prerequisite: must have completed an Original Mathematics Achievement Academy

221066 - SEL & Restorative Practice Simplified: Strategies You Can Start Using Tomorrow (VIRTUAL)
August 01, 2022 9:00 AM - August 01, 2022 4:00 PM

Social & Emotional Learning and Restorative Practice are two highly evidence-based strategies designed to promote student emotional growth, personal responsibility, and prosocial decision making. This workshop will center around the values of RESPECT, RELATIONSHIPS, RESPONSIBILITY, REPAIR, and REINTEGRATION central to restorative discipline and will include practical strategies you can put into place at low-to-no cost tomorrow!

224478 - Framework of the LPAC
August 01, 2022 9:00 AM - August 01, 2022 4:00 PM

This training will cover the following: policy and procedures for the selection, appointment and training of all members of the LPAC. Designated LPAC members are required to attend annual LPAC training. All committee members are to receive training prior to conducting LPAC business.

224666 - BACK TO SCHOOL
August 01, 2022 8:30 AM - August 01, 2022 4:00 PM

Back to School summer session will provide up to date training on State and Federal Regulations, safety,sanitation, civil rights, professional standards, Smart Snacks, and more.

225741 - Work-Based Learning for CTE and SPED Educators
August 01, 2022 9:00 AM - August 01, 2022 12:00 PM

Per Texas Administrative Code Chapter 231 Educator Certification, (an assignment for Career Prep I, Career Prep II, Extended Career Prep and Practicum courses found throughout all career clusters), all school districts are responsible for ensuring assigned teacher has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements regarding work-based learning and safety. All CTE teachers and special education teachers who are assigned these courses will receive training to meet the requirements of this provision during this zoom workshop and earn 3 CPE credits.

218441 - 20 HOUR BUS DRIVING CERTIFICATION
August 01, 2022 4:00 PM - August 04, 2022 9:00 PM

Participants will be trained to drive a bus. The IN REGION cost of the course is $140. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $240. LOCATION: Bus Barn, 2304 Crockett, Brownwood TX 76801 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm August 1-4, 2022 -----IF NEW TO REGION 15, set up a profile and register for the class. IF A RETURNING USER, update your profile and register for the class.

218362 - 20 HOUR BUS DRIVING CERTIFICATION
August 01, 2022 8:00 AM - August 03, 2022 1:00 PM

225563 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
August 02, 2022 8:00 AM - August 02, 2022 12:30 PM

233531 - LAS LINKS ONLINE ADMINSTRATION TRAINING
August 02, 2022 8:30 AM - August 02, 2022 11:30 AM

This training is for school district personnel that will be administering the LAS Links ONLINE for Emergent Bilingual identification. The training will be conducted in a Training of Test Administrators format while provided training turnkey tips for those who will need to deliver their own training at their district. This training will be provided by a trainer from DRC Corporation and it will be provided FACE-TO-FACE ONLY.

210877 - WHAT CAN GOOGLE FORMS DO FOR YOU?
August 02, 2022 8:00 AM - August 02, 2022 4:00 PM

212166 - Safety-Care Initial (Crisis Prevention)
August 01, 2022 9:00 AM - August 02, 2022 4:00 PM

219703 - GR 2 MATH ACADEMY FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT AND APPLYING THE CONTENT ACROSS THE STANDARDS
August 01, 2022 9:00 AM - August 02, 2022 4:00 PM

221593 - TEXQUEST REFRESH
August 02, 2022 9:00 AM - August 02, 2022 12:00 PM

Are you new to TexQuest or ready to take a fresh look at all of the resources? With TEKS-aligned articles from magazines, newspapers, and reference books, as well as images, videos, and full-text eBooks to support your curriculum,TexQuest has instructional resources for every classroom and library. Join us for an exploration of ways TEKS-aligned resources in TexQuest support student inquiry, as well as classroom presentations and projects. Participants will have time to explore and create customized lists of resources for their grade and/or content level. No fee for Out of Region participants. Presented by Norma Gutierrez - ZOOM ONLY

223308 - ESL CERTIFICATION
August 02, 2022 9:00 AM - August 02, 2022 4:00 PM

This training will help teachers challenge the ESL certification test.

224647 - TI 83/84 CALCULATOR BASICS
August 02, 2022 9:00 AM - August 02, 2022 4:00 PM

This workshop is to provide information on the use of the TI-83/84 calculator. Teachers will practice basic math computations and utilize graphing features to help with certain problem types that commonly appear on standardized tests. Additionally, calculator discussions will help teachers identify important understandings of slope as well as linear, quadratic and exponential functions and their transformations. Keep in mind that TI-84 will be one of two online embedded calculators on the 2023 STAAR for 8th grade and Algebra 1 EOC.

224658 - BACK TO SCHOOL
August 02, 2022 8:30 AM - August 02, 2022 4:00 PM

Back to School summer session will provide up to date training on State and Federal Regulations, safety,sanitation, civil rights, professional standards, Smart Snacks, and more.

234089 - RLA STAAR REDESIGN
August 02, 2022 9:00 AM - August 02, 2022 4:00 PM

222861 - ServSafe Food Handlers Certification - Head Start
August 02, 2022 12:30 PM - August 02, 2022 3:30 PM

Head Star/Early Head Start participants will review key components on food safety including topics of personal hygiene, proper storage, and food preparation and cooking.

221504 - MATH & SCIENCE: THE TEXQUEST DYNAMIC DUO
August 02, 2022 1:00 PM - August 02, 2022 4:00 PM

Want to learn where you can find TexQuest resources that support Math and Science educators? Join us for this informative and interactive session where we will learn how Learn360 and Gale support science and math curriculum. Trainers from Gale and Learn360 will present. From Gale discover secondary science resources with Gale in Context Science and Environmental Studies. From Learn360 discover math and science videos and STEM lessons that directly support state standards. Participants will have time to explore and create customized lists of resources for their grade and/or content level. No fee for Out of Region participants. Presented by Marian Valentine - Gale Cengage and Bonnie Blan - Infobase. ZOOM ONLY

233535 - preLAS ONLINE ADMINISTRATION TRAINING
August 02, 2022 1:00 PM - August 02, 2022 4:00 PM

This training is for school district personnel that will be administering the preLAS Links ONLINE for Emergent Bilingual identification. The training will be conducted in a Training of Test Administrators format while provided training turnkey tips for those who will need to deliver their own training at their district. This training will be provided by a trainer from DRC Corporation and it will be provided FACE-TO-FACE ONLY.

218362 - 20 HOUR BUS DRIVING CERTIFICATION
August 01, 2022 8:00 AM - August 03, 2022 1:00 PM

222770 - Head Start Conscious Discipline
August 03, 2022 8:30 AM - August 03, 2022 4:30 PM

Participants will review conscious discipline.

233540 - LAS LINKS PAPER ADMINISTRATION TRAINING
August 03, 2022 8:30 AM - August 03, 2022 11:30 AM

This training is for school district personnel that will be administering the LAS Links PAPER for Emergent Bilingual identification. The training will be conducted in a Training of Test Administrators format while provided training turnkey tips for those who will need to deliver their own training at their district. This training will be provided by a trainer from DRC Corporation and it will be provided FACE-TO-FACE ONLY.

219692 - GR 3 MATH ACADEMY FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT AND APPLYING THE CONTENT ACROSS THE STRANDS
August 03, 2022 9:00 AM - August 04, 2022 4:00 PM

In the Mathematics Achievement Academy: Formative Assessment and Applying the Content Across the Strands, Grade 3, participants take a deeper look at two themes from the original Mathematics Achievement Academy, Grade 3: formative assessment and content-area connections. Participants will explore six components of formative assessment and related implementation considerations. Through hands-on activities focusing on measurement and data, connections will be made to whole number operations and fraction concepts. Support for diverse learners continues through grade-level mathematics, problem solving experiences, and discourse strategies. The focus continues to be tools and supports for improving overall mathematics instruction, student success on statewide assessments, and post-secondary readiness. Prerequisite: must have completed an Original Mathematics Achievement Academy

221112 - PLANNING YOUR LIBRARY YEAR
August 03, 2022 9:00 AM - August 03, 2022 12:00 PM

People new to the library or wanting to know more about Destiny Library Management will explore Destiny, set up the software, walk through library policy and procedure, and outline your library's 2022-2023 activities and events. You will leave feeling competent and confident to support your students, teachers, and administration beginning the first day of school! ZOOM ONLY

224509 - INVESTING IN OUR EMERGENT BILINGUALS TO BE SUCCESSFUL WITH THE TELPAS
August 03, 2022 9:00 AM - August 03, 2022 4:00 PM

237817 - SFDR CISD – Psychological First Aid for Schools
August 03, 2022 9:00 AM - August 03, 2022 4:00 PM

: PFAS is an evidence-based, DOE-backed practice for addressing staff and student mental health needs in the aftermath of a critical/traumatic incident.

234568 - SUPPORTING A COLLEGE-GOING CULTURE IN ARTS & HUMANITIES AND BEYOND - HGH SCHOOL ARTS & HUMANITIES TEACHERS
August 03, 2022 9:30 AM - August 03, 2022 3:30 PM

Angelo State invites high school art, English, history, government, music, and theatre teachers to join us on the ASU Campus for a trade day. ASU administration and staff will share new initiatives at the university, financial aid and scholarship opportunities for students, and how to talk to your students about attending college. In the afternoon, teachers will work in smaller groups with ASU College of Arts & Humanities faculty in their respective disciplines. ASU faculty will take attendees on a tour of arts/humanities facilities, discuss how faculty engage students in the classroom, and discuss how ASU can serve high school arts and humanities students in the region. After registration, a survey will be sent to all attendees to gather feedback on specific areas attendees would like to cover at the event. ASU will have multiple presenters from the College of Arts and Humanities. Lunch is provided.

233541 - preLAS PAPER ADMINISTRATION TRAINING
August 03, 2022 1:00 PM - August 03, 2022 4:00 PM

This training is for school district personnel that will be administering the preLAS Links PAPER for Emergent Bilingual identification. The training will be conducted in a Training of Test Administrators format while provided training turnkey tips for those who will need to deliver their own training at their district. This training will be provided by a trainer from DRC Corporation and it will be provided FACE-TO-FACE ONLY.

218371 - 8 HOUR BUS DRIVING RECERTIFICATION
August 04, 2022 8:00 AM - August 04, 2022 5:00 PM

Bus drivers will be recertified and learn the latest updates. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. The LOCATION is REGION 15 ---- 612 S. Irene St., San Angelo, TX 76903. IF NEW TO REGION 15, set up a profile and register for the class. IF A RETURNING USER, update your profile and register for the class.

218421 - 8 HOUR BUS DRIVING RECERTIFICATION
August 04, 2022 8:00 AM - August 04, 2022 5:00 PM

Bus drivers will be recertified and learn the latest updates. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. The LOCATION is Brady ISD 2309 US Hwy 190 W (Menard Hwy), Brady, TX 76825. IF NEW TO REGION 15, set up a profile and register for the class. IF A RETURNING USER, update your profile and register for the class.

218427 - 8 HOUR BUS DRIVING RECERTIFICATION
August 04, 2022 8:00 AM - August 04, 2022 5:00 PM

Bus driver will be recertified and learn the latest updates. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. The LOCATION is San Felipe Del Rio CISD 800 W. 15th St., Del Rio, TX 78840. IF NEW TO REGION 15, set up a profile and register for the class. IF A RETURNING USER, update your profile and register for the class.

222785 - Head Start Curriculum
March 31, 2022 8:00 AM - August 04, 2022 4:30 PM

Participants will learn about the Head Start Curriculum

225842 - Review of Title I, GT, SPED, 504
August 04, 2022 8:30 AM - August 04, 2022 12:30 PM

ESSA/Title I-A, GT, SPED, and 504.

219692 - GR 3 MATH ACADEMY FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT AND APPLYING THE CONTENT ACROSS THE STRANDS
August 03, 2022 9:00 AM - August 04, 2022 4:00 PM

224486 - Framework of the LPAC
August 04, 2022 9:00 AM - August 04, 2022 4:00 PM

224648 - CARNEGIE LEARNING - TEXAS MATH SOLUTION
August 04, 2022 9:00 AM - August 04, 2022 4:00 PM

For Texas, Carnegie Learning is an innovative education technology and curriculum solutions provider for the 6-12 math classroom. In this workshop, participants will begin looking at the scope and sequence of this product, from Modules to Topics to Lessons. Teachers will explore several lessons from 6th grade through Algebra 2. Lessons will use the Engage, Develop and Demonstrate structure. Pacing will be discussed in the Teacher’s Implementation Guides. Participants will look at the MATHia software which is a guide for students as they learn and practice key mathematical concepts and skills. This online software features a real-time dashboard and assessments, design to give teachers an insight to where the students are and where they are headed.

224670 - BACK TO SCHOOL
August 04, 2022 9:00 AM - August 04, 2022 4:00 PM

Back to School summer session will provide up to date training on State and Federal Regulations, safety,sanitation, civil rights, professional standards, Smart Snacks, and more. This session will be held in San Saba.

225843 - Review of Dyslexia, McKinney Vento, Migrant/Title I-C, and Title III
August 04, 2022 1:00 PM - August 04, 2022 5:00 PM

Review of Dyslexia, McKinney Vento, Migrant/Title I-C, and Title III

218428 - 8 HOUR BUS DRIVING RECERTIFICATION
August 05, 2022 8:00 AM - August 05, 2022 5:00 PM

Bus drivers will be recertified and learn the latest updates. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. The LOCATION is Brownwood ISD Admin. Office 2707 Southside Dr., Brownwood, TX 76801. IF NEW TO REGION 15, set up a profile and register for the class. IF A RETURNING USER, update your profile and register for the class.

224830 - School Nurse Back to School Round Up
August 05, 2022 8:00 AM - August 05, 2022 5:00 PM

Presented by TSNO enjoy learning new information with our speakers and networking with other school nurses in Region 15! More details on speakers and topics will be added as they become available. You don't need to be a member or join TSNO to come spend the day learning and networking, but we would be happy to have you join!

224487 - Framework of the LPAC
August 05, 2022 9:00 AM - August 05, 2022 4:00 PM

226153 - Graduation Requirement Updates & CCMR
August 05, 2022 9:00 AM - August 05, 2022 4:00 PM

Review updates to Graduation Requirements for the 2022-23 school year. Information will also be shared concerning College, Career, and Military Readiness in relation to Accountability.

232273 - WATER VALLEY ISD – Mental/Behavioral Health Professional Learning Community
August 05, 2022 9:00 AM - August 05, 2022 12:00 PM

A close look at mental/behavioral health challenges in the classroom/on campus and best practices to manage those concerns.

205843 - UNLICENSED DIABETIC CARE ASSISTANT (UDCA)
August 08, 2022 9:00 AM - August 08, 2022 4:00 PM

Training for non medical staff and nurses on how to care for a student with diabetes. State law requires that a school with a diabetic student must have at least 3 persons certified in diabetes care

221437 - SEL & Restorative Practice Simplified: Strategies You Can Start Using Tomorrow (IN-PERSON)
August 08, 2022 9:00 AM - August 08, 2022 4:00 PM

234500 - MTSS- Behavior Campus Training @ Nueces Canyon
August 08, 2022 9:00 AM - August 08, 2022 12:00 PM

In this training, Campus Leadership Teams will present to the campuses the newly developed campus vision for behavior, expectations, school wide systems, and class wide system.

222797 - CPR/FIRST AID - Head Start
July 29, 2022 8:00 AM - August 10, 2022 4:00 PM

HeartSaver Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course for Region 15 Head Start/Early Head Start

233749 - DMAC - EDEN AM SESSION
August 09, 2022 8:30 AM - August 09, 2022 11:30 AM

Learning TAG, TEKScore, and T-Tess in DMAC

235019 - Field Supervisor Observation Training
August 09, 2022 8:30 AM - August 09, 2022 4:30 PM

There is a fee of $125 for this course unless you are ASU staff.

205845 - MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
August 09, 2022 9:00 AM - August 09, 2022 12:00 PM

A course for unlicensed and licensed personnel for proper administration of medications in the school setting. Recommended to be taken annually for 3 hours.

228072 - State Aid Template Training
August 09, 2022 9:00 AM - August 09, 2022 12:00 PM

229849 - TEXAS DYSLEXIA ACADEMY 2: THE DYSLEXIA HANDBOOK
August 09, 2022 9:00 AM - August 09, 2022 4:00 PM

205846 - SCHOOL NURSE 101
August 09, 2022 1:00 PM - August 09, 2022 4:00 PM

Course for those unlicensed and licensed who are new to the school nurse role. Come and learn about what to expect as you enter the new role!

233755 - DMAC - EDEN PM SESSION
August 09, 2022 1:00 PM - August 09, 2022 4:00 PM

Learning TAG, TEKScore, and T-Tess in DMAC

222797 - CPR/FIRST AID - Head Start
July 29, 2022 8:00 AM - August 10, 2022 4:00 PM

HeartSaver Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course for Region 15 Head Start/Early Head Start

217964 - HEARTSAVER CPR INSTRUCTOR COURSE
August 10, 2022 8:30 AM - August 10, 2022 11:00 AM

Become certified to teach the Heartsaver CPR course through the American Heart Association. Must have current Heartsaver certification or be registered to take the afternoon class. Fee is $75.00 per person. P.O. or check due at the time of the workshop payable to: Sav-A-Life Skills - Joyce Gray 2141 Office Park Dr. Suite 6 San Angelo, TX 76904 325-650-2507

233800 - DMAC -LOHN AM SESSION
August 10, 2022 8:30 AM - August 10, 2022 11:30 AM

Learning TAG, TEKScore, and T-Tess in DMAC

215374 - STUDENT - BEGINNING OF YEAR PROCESS
August 10, 2022 9:00 AM - August 10, 2022 12:00 PM

Previously Called Student New Year Start Up, the Beginning of Year Process will cover important reminders and ASCENDER processes required to start a successful new school year.

232271 - STERLING CITY ISD – SEL, Mental Health, & Trauma-Sensitive Strategies
August 10, 2022 9:00 AM - August 10, 2022 3:00 PM

An exploration of strategies to address the social/emotional and mental health needs of students with a focus on trauma sensitivity.

237409 - CACFP Live - CRUISIN’ Through CACFP Day 1
August 10, 2022 9:30 AM - August 10, 2022 12:30 PM

Muster up the courage for adventure and get ready to set sail with our crew on this fun filled voyage! Your personal itinerary includes ports of call packed with a smorgasbord of CACFP topics. As we embark on day one, our first excursion will explore the highlights of Administrative duties. The course of navigation will change on day two as we journey through Operational obligations. Grab a friend, sit back, relax and enjoy the cruise while you breeze through all the requirements of a successful program. This is day 1 of a 2 day session. Attendance on both days is required for participant to receive full 6hr credit.

225564 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
August 10, 2022 12:00 PM - August 10, 2022 4:30 PM

217968 - HEARTSAVER CPR
August 10, 2022 12:30 PM - August 10, 2022 4:00 PM

Obtain certification in Heartsaver CPR through the American Heart Association. Fee is $55 per person. P.O. or check can be made payable to: Sav-A-Life Skills 2141 Office Park Dr. Suite 6 San Angelo, TX 76904 325-650-2507

233802 - GOOGLE - LOHN PM SESSION
August 10, 2022 1:00 PM - August 10, 2022 4:00 PM

Learning Google Basics

237412 - CACFP Live - CRUISIN’ Through CACFP Day 2
August 11, 2022 9:30 AM - August 11, 2022 12:30 PM

Muster up the courage for adventure and get ready to set sail with our crew on this fun filled voyage! Your personal itinerary includes ports of call packed with a smorgasbord of CACFP topics. As we embark on day one, our first excursion will explore the highlights of Administrative duties. The course of navigation will change on day two as we journey through Operational obligations. Grab a friend, sit back, relax and enjoy the cruise while you breeze through all the requirements of a successful program. This is day 2 of a 2 day session. Attendance on both days is required for participant to receive full 6hr credit.

228968 - TEKS RESOURCE SYSTEM 101 BASIC OVERVIEW - LOHN ISD
August 12, 2022 9:00 AM - August 12, 2022 12:00 PM

232269 - MAY ISD – SEL, Mental Health, & Self-Care Simplified
August 15, 2022 8:30 AM - August 15, 2022 3:30 PM

An exploration of strategies to address the social/emotional and mental health needs of students, in addition to wellness practices for educators that go well beyond the typical “relaxation strategies.”

233593 - READING BY DESIGN: AN INDIVIDUALIZED DYSLEXIA INTERVENTION PROGRAM
August 15, 2022 9:00 AM - August 19, 2022 4:00 PM

225565 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
August 18, 2022 8:00 AM - August 18, 2022 12:30 PM

203747 - Family Service Worker Monthly Meeting 2021-2022
September 17, 2021 9:00 AM - October 20, 2022 2:00 PM

The Family Service Workers will meet monthly with Health, Mental Health, Community and Parent Involvement Specialists to review current issues, changes, due dates, etc. and needed training.

233593 - READING BY DESIGN: AN INDIVIDUALIZED DYSLEXIA INTERVENTION PROGRAM
August 15, 2022 9:00 AM - August 19, 2022 4:00 PM

231669 - Dyslexia Assessment Training (Diag experience preferred)
August 24, 2022 9:00 AM - August 25, 2022 4:00 PM

These two days of training will address assessments that can be used by educators or diagnosticians responsible for assessing students for dyslexia. Participants will explore the GORT-5, WRMT-III, TWS-5, TOWRE-2 and the CTOPP-2. Day 1 will cover the CTOPP-2, TOWRE-2, and the TWS-5. Day 2 will cover the GORT-5, and the WRMT-III. Basic knowledge about assessment (ceilings, basals, stanines, composite scores, standard scores, etc) is required to attend this two-day training.

229897 - NPMHP: IDD and Trauma
August 24, 2022 4:00 PM - August 24, 2022 5:00 PM

In this presentation, participants will learn to recognize the risk of children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) for trauma, and establish the role of educators and supporting staff on the road to recovery. Presented by Alex Robles, LPC, NPMHP.

231669 - Dyslexia Assessment Training (Diag experience preferred)
August 24, 2022 9:00 AM - August 25, 2022 4:00 PM

229900 - NPMHP: A Life of Substance
August 25, 2022 4:00 PM - August 25, 2022 5:00 PM

In this presentation, participants will learn statistics related to youth substance abuse, the role of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) in substance use, and prevention strategies. Presented by Alex Robles, LPC, NPMHP.

224014 - T-PESS (TEXAS PRINCIPAL EVALUATION AND SUPPORT SYSTEM)
September 08, 2022 8:30 AM - September 08, 2022 4:30 PM

Appraisal training for administrators. Certificate fee of $125 will be paid by all participants. Out of region participants will pay $325 plus the $125 certificate fee.

226637 - PFE REQUIREMENTS
September 08, 2022 9:00 AM - September 08, 2022 12:00 PM

We are about to take off on a PFE adventure that will include all the PFE compliance requirements and an overview of the sessions that will follow, which include: Annual Title I Meeting, PFE Policy and PFE Evaluation

226867 - 2022-2023 DYSLEXIA LEADERSHIP NETWORKING - IN-PERSON AND ZOOM
September 09, 2022 1:00 PM - September 09, 2022 3:00 PM

Updates and current information to accelerate student achievement relating to dyslexia will be our focus throughout the year. Additionally, networking will provide us with the opportunity to tackle challenges as a Region 15 team.

225582 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
September 13, 2022 8:00 AM - September 13, 2022 12:30 PM

228089 - TEA Presents: Title I Overview/Use of Funds
September 13, 2022 9:00 AM - September 13, 2022 12:00 PM

This virtual training, conducted by Jaime Huerta, TEA's Title I Program Director, will provide attendees with a general overview of the Title I, Part A program. Participants will also learn about the process for use of Title I, Part A funds and an overview of some of the Title I, Part A program requirements for ensuring program compliance. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the resources available to LEAs for administering their Title I, Part A program including the Title I, Part A Program Guide, TEA fiscal resources, and Title I, Part A Frequently Asked Questions Document.

237501 - Compliance Make and Take
September 13, 2022 1:00 PM - September 13, 2022 4:00 PM

Have you ever found it difficult to maintain documentation of your federal programs? This make and take training will give you the resources to "beef up" your compliance in ESSA and ESSER. Join us to get the latest and greatest tools. As an attendee of the training you will receive the newest "ESSA: Moving Toward a Well-Rounded Title I" book (a $100 value) and other hands-on resources that allow you to more easily maintain compliant documentation.

237510 - CACFP Live - A New Hope for the AR Process Room
September 14, 2022 9:30 AM - September 14, 2022 12:15 PM

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, TDA created the Administrative Review to aid the Jedi in you and your quest for victory in the Child and Adult Care Food Program! Join our flight crew as you jump into hyperspace towards adventure with the AR Preparation Process. Find out if you have what it takes to outmaneuver the odds and navigate towards increased efficiency, planning and teamwork. "May the Force Be With You" as you uncover your strengths and weaknesses and walk through the steps to a NEW HOPE of a streamlined Administrative Review Process.

237414 - CACFP Live - A New Hope for the AR Process
September 14, 2022 10:30 AM - September 14, 2022 12:00 PM

203747 - Family Service Worker Monthly Meeting 2021-2022
September 17, 2021 9:00 AM - October 20, 2022 2:00 PM

The Family Service Workers will meet monthly with Health, Mental Health, Community and Parent Involvement Specialists to review current issues, changes, due dates, etc. and needed training.

226900 - A CLOSER LOOK: POLISHING OUR PRACTICE FOR READING BY DESIGN - VIRTUAL ONLY
September 15, 2022 9:00 AM - September 15, 2022 12:30 PM

This session is for participants who have been using Reading by Design for a period of time and are ready for a refresher. Participants will review lesson components while reflecting on current intervention practices. Delivery method fundamentals associated with each component will be reviewed with time-saving tips and management techniques woven throughout the session.

231296 - DYSLEXIA ASSESSMENT TRAINING 101
September 19, 2022 9:00 AM - September 29, 2022 4:00 PM

These THREE days of training will address assessments used by educators responsible for assessing students for dyslexia as part of an FIIE. Participants will explore the GORT-5, WRMT-III, TWS-5, TOWRE-2 and the CTOPP-2. Day 1 (September 19th) will cover the CTOPP-2, TOWRE-2, and the TWS-5. Day 2 (September 26th) will cover the GORT-5, and the WRMT-III. Participants are expected to practice on all five assessment instruments on two individuals prior to Day 3. On Day 3 (September 29th), participants will demonstrate proof of competency in administration of assessments before credit is awarded. This training is tailored to those without an assessment background or those without assessment experience. This course requires attendance for 3 full days of training.

225858 - DIP: Plotting the Course
September 21, 2022 9:00 AM - September 21, 2022 12:00 PM

When’s the last time you reviewed your District Improvement Plan (DIP) for compliance? Join us to learn about ESSA’s requirements for completing the DIP.

232568 - FCCLA Fall Kick-Off
September 21, 2022 9:00 AM - September 21, 2022 12:00 PM

Introduction to FCCLA.

233764 - 2022 ACT COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
September 21, 2022 9:00 AM - September 21, 2022 12:00 PM

It takes teamwork to guide your students back into the college and career planning cycle. The key to navigating these challanges is having the right data. Join ACT in learning about the latest state and national updates and changes for the upcoming school year.

235020 - LID: TxCan Standards-Based Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process Training
September 21, 2022 9:00 AM - September 28, 2022 4:00 PM

225583 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
September 21, 2022 12:00 PM - September 21, 2022 4:30 PM

236964 - NEW TEACHER SEPTEMBER FOLLOW-UP
September 22, 2022 9:00 AM - September 22, 2022 4:00 PM

This session is designed to support teachers new to teaching (0-3 years). Student engagement, lesson planning will be addressed in this session, along with another installment of the Behavior Bites series, Consequences. During the Consequences portion of this session, we will discuss the importance of understanding how we respond to our students’ behavior (both appropriate and inappropriate). Three components of behavior change will be discussed: Positive Reinforcement (to be used following appropriate behaviors) and Extinction & Punishment (to be used following inappropriate behaviors). Participants will have an opportunity to brainstorm examples.

231296 - DYSLEXIA ASSESSMENT TRAINING 101
September 19, 2022 9:00 AM - September 29, 2022 4:00 PM

226484 - CHAPTER 37 STUDENT DISCIPLINE TRAINING
September 27, 2022 9:00 AM - September 27, 2022 1:30 PM

Chapter 37 participants will gain knowledge on Chapter 37 and discipline guidelines. Campus Behavior Coordinators, Code of Conducts and TSDS discipline coding guidance will be discussed. This Chapter 37 Student Discipline Compliance Training will fulfill the administrator training requirements, which are mandated by section 37.0181 of the Texas Education Code

235020 - LID: TxCan Standards-Based Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process Training
September 21, 2022 9:00 AM - September 28, 2022 4:00 PM

226932 - A CLOSER LOOK: SPELLING AND PHONEME-GRAPHEME MAPPING FOR READING BY DESIGN - VIRTUAL ONLY
September 29, 2022 9:00 AM - September 29, 2022 12:30 PM

Participants will experience activities allowing them to utilize the Reading by Design Individualized Intervention program with confidence. We will practice using the SOS procedure during phoneme-grapheme mapping of syllable types and discuss and practice common spelling rules.

231296 - DYSLEXIA ASSESSMENT TRAINING 101
September 19, 2022 9:00 AM - September 29, 2022 4:00 PM

234340 - PARENTING AND PATERNITY AWARENESS (p.a.p.a.) TRAINING
September 29, 2022 9:00 AM - September 29, 2022 4:00 PM

Parenting and Paternity Awareness (p.a.p.a.) is an evidence-based, educational curriculum designed for young adults. It teaches them the benefits of waiting to become a parent until after they have completed their education, started a career, and are in a stable, committed relationship. The p.a.p.a. program is a way school districts can comply with state law requiring high-school health to include a parenting and paternity awareness curriculum.

225584 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
September 29, 2022 4:00 PM - September 29, 2022 8:30 PM

226032 - State Mandated Hearing Screening Certification
October 04, 2022 8:00 AM - October 04, 2022 4:00 PM

Obtain your DSHS Hearing Screening Certification. Certification is good for five (5) years.

226097 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
October 04, 2022 4:00 PM - October 04, 2022 8:30 PM

226034 - State Mandated Vision Screening Certification
October 05, 2022 8:00 AM - October 05, 2022 4:00 PM

Obtain your DSHS Vision Screening certification. Certification is good for five (5) years.

225889 - Title II Overview: Supporting Your Crew
October 05, 2022 9:00 AM - October 05, 2022 11:00 AM

The Title II, Part A program assists districts in improving student achievement by supporting effective instruction This informative session provides an overview of the program to help district leaders implement effective, compliant Title II programs.

226138 - NEW PRINCIPAL SURVIVAL CAMP
October 05, 2022 4:00 PM - October 06, 2022 3:30 PM

The Survival Camp will give new principals an opportunity to build their professional network, learn strategies that will contribute to a succesful principalship, and pose situational questions related to challenges they are currently facing or foresee in the future. If you are enrolled in the New Principal Induction Program, there is no charge for this. If you are NOT enrolled in the New Principal Induction Program, there is a $100 registration fee.

226039 - State Mandated Hearing/Vision Recertification
October 06, 2022 8:00 AM - October 06, 2022 4:00 PM

Renew your DSHS Hearing and Vision Screening certifications. MUST have taken the IN-PERSON courses previously! Renewal is good for five (5) years.

231572 - LID: Professional Learning Community- For Life Skills or Self Contained Classrooms
October 07, 2022 9:00 AM - October 07, 2022 4:00 PM

Come join our PLC so we can work better as one and smarter to create change for our students who are served in self contained settings. We will spend each meeting digging into the needs -picked by teachers- of the classroom. We will use research, experiences, and each other to leave each meeting with a resource or system that is ready to be put in place.

237812 - Cherokee ISD – Psychological First Aid for Schools
October 07, 2022 9:00 AM - October 07, 2022 4:00 PM

PFAS is an evidence-based, DOE-backed practice for addressing staff and student mental health needs in the aftermath of a critical/traumatic incident.

221858 - Dyslexia Parent Night
October 10, 2022 3:00 PM - October 10, 2022 9:00 PM

Parents will have the opportunity interact with other parents and professionals.

221848 - Dyslexia On the Concho
October 11, 2022 9:00 AM - October 11, 2022 4:00 PM

This conference will cover topics on Dyslexia characteristics, screening, identification and intervention. Dysgraphia assessment and intervention will be covered along with many other topics.

225586 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
October 12, 2022 8:00 AM - October 12, 2022 12:30 PM

222146 - SPECIAL EDUCATION DIRECTORS MEETING
October 12, 2022 9:00 AM - October 12, 2022 4:00 PM

SPED DIRECTORS MEETING

225771 - Pedal to the Metal: PNP Equitable Services
October 12, 2022 9:00 AM - October 12, 2022 12:00 PM

One of ESSA's requirements is to provide equitable services to private non-profit (PNP) schools. This session will provide information to LEAs on how to seek out eligible students who attend PNPs, provide ongoing consultation to PNPs, and maintain adequate documentation of the process used. LEAs will also be informed on how to follow the fiscal requirements associated with providing equitable services to PNPs.

203747 - Family Service Worker Monthly Meeting 2021-2022
September 17, 2021 9:00 AM - October 20, 2022 2:00 PM

The Family Service Workers will meet monthly with Health, Mental Health, Community and Parent Involvement Specialists to review current issues, changes, due dates, etc. and needed training.

226945 - A CLOSER LOOK: ADVANCED DECODING AND SYLLABLE DIVISION FOR READING BY DESIGN - VIRTUAL ONLY
October 20, 2022 9:00 AM - October 20, 2022 12:30 PM

This training is part of a supplemental series for participants who have completed Reading by Design training and wish to delve deeper into the area of decoding. Additional scaffolds and multisensory techniques will be shared as we shore up our knowledge of the six syllable types, the steps to word division, and coding concepts.

225587 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
October 20, 2022 12:00 PM - October 20, 2022 4:30 PM

225588 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
November 01, 2022 12:00 PM - November 01, 2022 4:30 PM

225774 - Fall Pitstop: Tuning Up Your Federal Programs
November 02, 2022 9:00 AM - November 02, 2022 12:00 PM

The first semester is winding down - are you up to date on the latest news regarding your federal programs? Join us for this session and hear the latest ESSA and ESSER news!

225590 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
November 09, 2022 8:00 AM - November 09, 2022 12:30 PM

225592 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
November 10, 2022 4:00 PM - November 10, 2022 8:30 PM

226951 - A CLOSER LOOK: MORPHOLOGY FOR READING BY DESIGN - VIRTUAL ONLY
November 17, 2022 9:00 AM - November 17, 2022 12:30 PM

This training is part of a series of supplemental virtual trainings for participants who have completed Reading by Design training and wish to delve deeper into the area of morphology. Participants will: *explore Greek and Latin Roots and affixes *know how these morphemes are identified to help with reading, spelling, and vocabulary acquisition

231574 - LID: Professional Learning Community- For Life Skills or Self Contained Classrooms
November 21, 2022 9:00 AM - November 21, 2022 4:00 PM

226639 - PFE REQUIREMENTS
December 01, 2022 9:00 AM - December 01, 2022 12:00 PM

In this virtual session LEAs will be provided with additional guidance, clarification, and support on the PFE policies and compact.

225593 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
December 06, 2022 4:00 PM - December 06, 2022 8:30 PM

225594 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
December 07, 2022 12:00 PM - December 07, 2022 4:30 PM

236970 - NEW TEACHER ACADEMY FOLLOW UP
December 08, 2022 9:00 AM - December 08, 2022 4:00 PM

This session is designed to support teachers new to teaching (0-3 years). Student engagement and creation of student exemplars will be addressed in this session, along with the final installment of the Behavior Bites series, Reinforcement.

231573 - LID: Professional Learning Community- For Life Skills or Self Contained Classrooms
December 09, 2022 9:00 AM - December 09, 2022 4:00 PM

226874 - 2022-2023 DYSLEXIA LEADERSHIP NETWORKING - IN-PERSON AND ZOOM
December 09, 2022 1:00 PM - December 09, 2022 3:00 PM

225595 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
December 15, 2022 8:00 AM - December 15, 2022 12:30 PM

222198 - SPECIAL EDUCATION DIRECTORS MEETING
January 11, 2023 9:00 AM - January 11, 2023 4:00 PM

SPED DIRECTORS MEETING

231575 - LID: Professional Learning Community- For Life Skills or Self Contained Classrooms
January 16, 2023 9:00 AM - January 16, 2023 4:00 PM

226707 - CNA & CIP: Paving the Road to Success
January 18, 2023 9:00 AM - January 18, 2023 4:00 PM

Join us in paving the road for your campus and district plans. The Comprehensive Needs Assessment is the centerpiece of the planning process. Learn about resources and what is needed to make your CNA process effective and compliant.

226879 - 2022-2023 DYSLEXIA LEADERSHIP NETWORKING - IN-PERSON AND ZOOM
February 10, 2023 9:00 AM - February 10, 2023 11:00 AM

222214 - SPECIAL EDUCATION DIRECTORS MEETING
February 15, 2023 9:00 AM - February 15, 2023 4:00 PM

SPED DIRECTORS MEETING

225914 - Title II Overview: Supporting Your Crew
February 21, 2023 9:00 AM - February 21, 2023 11:00 AM

226641 - PFE REQUIREMENTS
March 01, 2023 9:00 AM - March 01, 2023 12:00 PM

In this virtual session LEAs will be provided with additional guidance, clarification, and support on the Annual Title I meeting and PFE evaluation.

231576 - LID: Professional Learning Community- For Life Skills or Self Contained Classrooms
March 03, 2023 9:00 AM - March 03, 2023 4:00 PM

236973 - NEW TEACHER ACADEMY FOLLOW UP
March 23, 2023 9:00 AM - March 23, 2023 4:00 PM

222216 - SPECIAL EDUCATION DIRECTORS MEETING
April 12, 2023 9:00 AM - April 12, 2023 4:00 PM

SPED DIRECTORS MEETING

225776 - Spring Pitstop: Bringing Home Your Federal Programs
May 04, 2023 9:00 AM - May 04, 2023 12:00 PM

There is a lot to do as districts prepare to close out the 2022-23 school year and make plans to launch 2022-24! Be sure to take time to receive key updates that will ensure your LEA is on the right track. Participants of this session will receive the latest news regarding ESSA and ESSER programs.

226881 - 2022-2023 DYSLEXIA LEADERSHIP NETWORK - IN-PERSON AND ZOOM
May 12, 2023 1:00 PM - May 12, 2023 3:00 PM

226642 - PFE REQUIREMENTS
June 01, 2023 9:00 AM - June 01, 2023 12:00 PM

In a family-school partnership, students and parents should feel connected, and educators should feel supported. This half-day session will provide a quick overview of ESSA Section 1116, Building Capacity requirements and will focus on strategies to help schools work innovatively with parent, families, and community organizations.

236154 - Summer Workshop
June 06, 2023 8:00 AM - June 07, 2023 5:00 PM

Summer workshop room reservation

236154 - Summer Workshop
June 06, 2023 8:00 AM - June 07, 2023 5:00 PM

Summer workshop room reservation

235555 - Back to School
July 31, 2023 8:00 AM - August 04, 2023 5:00 PM

Back to School sessions

235555 - Back to School
July 31, 2023 8:00 AM - August 04, 2023 5:00 PM

Back to School sessions

235555 - Back to School
July 31, 2023 8:00 AM - August 04, 2023 5:00 PM

Back to School sessions

235555 - Back to School
July 31, 2023 8:00 AM - August 04, 2023 5:00 PM

Back to School sessions

235555 - Back to School
July 31, 2023 8:00 AM - August 04, 2023 5:00 PM

Back to School sessions

237054 - NEW TEACHER FOLLOW UP SESSION
September 20, 2023 9:00 AM - September 20, 2023 4:00 PM