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321347 - Cosmic Federal Updates: What’s on the Radar?
May 07, 2025 9:00 AM - May 07, 2025 12:00 PM

There is a lot to do as districts prepare to close out the 2024-25 school year and make plans to launch 2025-26! 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.

353988 - ASCENDER STUDENT - SPLASH INTO SUMMER PEIMS
April 09, 2025 9:00 AM - May 28, 2025 12:00 PM

The Summer PEIMS Splash sessions are a dive into a particular data area that is reported in Summer PEIMS. What will be reported from each area will be covered in detail, including which reports to verify the data with. All student personnel, counselors, principals and special program directors are welcome to join! April 9th - Grade Reporting April 16th - Registration, April 23th - Discipline, April 30th - Graduation, May 7th - Attendance, May 28th - TSDS Errors and Reports

364424 - IGNITE LEARNING: DISCOVERY EDUCATION IMMERSIVE LEARNING WEBINAR
May 07, 2025 11:00 AM - May 07, 2025 11:30 AM

‘Immersion’ is an experience that deeply engages and captivates a person’s senses, emotions, and attention. Immersive Learning is the practice of integrating powerful immersive moments into instruction to transform education into a dynamic, hands-on experience, and bring our ever-expanding world into every single classroom. No matter what type of devices are available in your district, Discovery Education Experience is the essential, cost-effective platform for your students to access immersive learning experiences. Join this live webinar to dive into Discovery Education Experience’s immersive learning opportunities and experience cutting-edge, accessible educational content that brings lessons to life. *Session will be repeated on 5/7

336635 - PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
May 07, 2025 1:00 PM - May 07, 2025 4:00 PM

Are you ready to create a family-school partnership where students and parents feel connected, and educators feel supported? Join us for an engaging half-day workshop that offers a quick overview of ESSA Section 1116 Building Capacity requirements. This session is packed with practical tips and creative ideas to strengthen your school's connections and support network. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a lasting impact! Register now!

361067 - School Business Managers Meeting
May 08, 2025 9:00 AM - May 08, 2025 4:00 PM

Auditor Q&A with Eckert & Company 9:00-11:00 MOE Calculation Tool 12:30-4:00

337096 - PERKINS SSA SPRING MEETING
May 08, 2025 10:00 AM - May 08, 2025 11:00 AM

Wrapping up the 24-25 Perkins Grant year. SSA members will meet twice a grant year in the fall and spring. Each LEA must send a representative(s) to meetings during the grant year, as stated in the Perkins contract. Meetings will be conducted via zoom and will be brief. Review of SSA expenditures will be discussed including summer professional development opportunties for counselors, administrators, and teachers. Zoom link will be emailed upon registration.

334023 - SLP WEBINAR SERIES: Bliss Tactile Symbols: Another Tool for your AAC Toolbox
May 09, 2025 9:00 AM - May 09, 2025 12:15 PM

Presenter: Shannon Paige, M. A., CCC-SLP Description: Bliss tactile symbols are a new generation of tactile symbols that are brought together through the use of 3D-printing and the use of the established symbol system, Blissymbolics. These tactile symbols are easy to print and consistent. They are beneficial to support communication with non-speaking individuals who are blind, deaf/blind, or visually impaired, as well as students with complex communication needs. This session will introduce the Bliss tactile symbols, provide a brief history, describe the benefits, and provide implementation strategies. 3.0 TSHA CEUs

353585 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
May 12, 2025 8:30 AM - May 12, 2025 12:30 PM

Meet your House Bill 3 requirements! Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is designed for adults regularly interacting with young people. This course requires 2 hours self-paced work prior to the 4.5 hours Instructor-led training. The training 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.

353992 - ASCENDER STUDENT - END OF YEAR PROCESS & GRADE AVERAGING / CLASS RANKING PROCESS
May 14, 2025 9:00 AM - May 14, 2025 12:00 PM

Come join us as we cover how to finish out the school year! This training will cover the End of Year process for both Secondary and Elementary. We will discuss setting district/campus options, posting grades, assigning credit, verifying grades, report cards but also all the steps needed to complete the year. After a short break we will come back to cover how to calculate grade averaging and class ranking for current year to make sure all secondary students are ready for next year!

368914 - SHAC- School Health Advisory Council
May 14, 2025 10:00 AM - May 14, 2025 11:00 AM

SHAC- Zoom link will be sent out closer to workshop.

364456 - IGNITE LEARNING: DISCOVERY EDUCATION MORE FOR YOUR CORE WEBINAR
May 14, 2025 11:00 AM - May 14, 2025 11:30 AM

As a trusted partner for over 20 years, Discovery Education's commitment to supporting Texas educators with high-quality, TEKS-aligned content that's timely, relevant, and engaging, continues! With an enhancement of features such as filtering by standard, account customization, and state initiative alignments, Discovery Education Experience is attuned more than ever to the needs of every educator and student to provide more for your core. Register TODAY for this webinar where the Discovery Education team will explore holistic lesson alignment with a sneak peak at the Bluebonnet Learning Curriculum Pack to help your district educators feel confident in the best way to utilize Discovery Education Experience as the perfect pairing for every core curriculum. *Session repeat from 4/16

363290 - TEA SENTINEL BTA MODULE TRAINING
May 15, 2025 9:00 AM - May 15, 2025 12:00 PM

With the statewide rollout of the BTA Module in Sentinel this April and all districts required to use it by August 1, the Office of School Safety is providing several opportunities for all BTA Sentinel users to participate in a live, guided walk-through training at their regional Education Service Center (ESC). These sessions will offer a step-by-step demonstration of the BTA Module within Sentinel, ensuring that all users are confident and prepared to conduct Behavioral Threat Assessments effectively. What to Expect: • How to access the BTA Module in Sentinel • Navigating the BTA Dashboard, resources, and guidance • A full walk-through of an entire BTA case – from opening to closure • Exploring all key functionalities along the way • Individual case practice This training is designed to provide hands-on experience and answer your questions in real-time. Don’t miss this opportunity to get ahead of the transition and ensure your team is ready for full implementation by August 1. This training is about how to conduct threat assessment in Sentinel and DOES NOT REPLACE the required training by the TxSSC or ESCs.

367844 - CACFP -THE ADMINISTRATIVE REVEW (AR) PROCESS
May 15, 2025 9:00 AM - May 15, 2025 12:00 PM

This course is designed to assist personnel responsible for managing the operational, financial, and procurement functions of child and adult nutrition programs with procedural knowledge and resources to prepare for an Administrative Review. This course is not designed to teach the programmatic concepts of operating the CACFP.

369278 - SPED SECIP Goal Brainstorming Session
May 15, 2025 10:00 AM - May 15, 2025 12:00 PM

Meeting - To brainstorm SPED SECIP Reading goal for 2025-2026 school year.

367841 - CACFP - SPONSOR RESPONSIBILITIES & MONITORING
May 15, 2025 1:00 PM - May 15, 2025 3:00 PM

This course will provide an overview of the CACFP pre-approval and site monitoring requirements conducted by Sponsors. Participants will practice using the state agency’s pre-approval and site monitoring forms and develop a “5-Step Process” to perform these vital program management requirements effectively.

364727 - Low Vision Clinic
May 19, 2025 7:30 AM - May 20, 2025 5:00 PM

Sight Savers is providing a Low Vision Clinic to train and deliver devices to VI students and adults.

363473 - 2025 SUMMER ONLINE: EDUPHORIA AWARE - SELF-PACED
May 19, 2025 8:00 AM - August 29, 2025 11:45 PM

Through this online, self-paced course, each participant will navigate and engage with various parts of Eduphoria Aware in order to successfully apply both software and pedagogical best practices with Assessing Students (A.A), Data Analysis (A.D), and Student Monitoring (A.S). Each participant will gain an increased understanding of the various components and functions available within Eduphoria’s Aware application: -Author an assessment (A.A.1) -Adjust test settings for administrative purposes (A.A.2) -Proctor and score an assessment (A.A.3) -Manage student supports for online assessments (A.A.5) -Analyze assessment data without using editing controls to modify the view (A.D.1) -Apply powerful analytic lenses to examine data (A.D.2) -Measure student growth over the course of a school year (A.S.4) The online, self-paced course is composed of 7 separate units, with each unit consisting of 2-6 modules. Each module hosts a video resource, supplemental text resource, and discussion component. *Assignments are due by the end of August 2025.

371726 - RLA RBIS Training – May ISD
May 19, 2025 8:30 AM - May 19, 2025 3:30 PM

This session will cover an introduction to the RLA Research Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) and how they work collectively to build a solid foundation for reading instruction based on the Science of Reading. This training begins the exploration of High-Quality Instructional Materials. · RBIS 1: Foundation Skills Explicit, systematic practice with Literacy Foundational Skills. · RBIS 2: Text Complexity Regular practice with grade-level, complex text, and its academic language. · RBIS 3: Knowledge Coherence Building knowledge and vocabulary through text in all content areas. · RBIS 4: Text Based Responses Reading, writing, and speaking grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational.

364408 - 2025 SUMMER ONLINE: EDUPHORIA STRIVE - SELF-PACED
May 19, 2025 9:00 AM - August 29, 2025 11:45 PM

In the course, each participant will gain an increased understanding of the various components and functions available within Eduphoria’s Strive Application. This learning course is composed of 4 separate units, with each unit consisting of 5-6 modules. Each module hosts a video resource, supplemental text resource, and discussion component. *This is a repeat of last summer’s online Strive course.

366994 - DYSLEXIA LEADERSHIP MEETING
May 19, 2025 9:00 AM - May 19, 2025 4:00 PM

DYSLEXIA LEADERSHIP MEETING

370711 - 2025 SUMMER ONLINE: IGNITE WEBINAR SERIES WITH DISCOVERY EDUCATION EXPERIENCE - SELF-PACED
May 19, 2025 9:00 AM - August 29, 2025 11:45 PM

Dive into Discovery Education Experience with this flexible, self-paced Canvas course built for busy educators who want to explore impactful ways to engage students and earn summer PD credit! This course highlights the best of Discovery Education’s spring webinar series, covering four powerful topics: Career Content, Immersive Learning, More for Your Core, and Game-Changing Assessment. Each module includes a short video, slide deck, and a reflective question to help you apply what you’ve learned. Whether you’re new to Discovery Education or looking to deepen your use, this course offers something for everyone.

364727 - Low Vision Clinic
May 19, 2025 7:30 AM - May 20, 2025 5:00 PM

Sight Savers is providing a Low Vision Clinic to train and deliver devices to VI students and adults.

367943 - RLA Bluebonnet K-5 Overview and Internalization TOT- SAISD Instructional Coaches
May 20, 2025 8:30 AM - May 20, 2025 3:30 PM

This session is specially designed as a Trainer of Trainers session to assist teachers who are implementing RLA Bluebonnet (Tier 1 Core Curriculum).

369276 - BLUEBONNET MATH K-5 OVERVIEW & INTERNALIZATION TOT: SAISD INSTRUCTIONAL COACHES
May 20, 2025 8:30 AM - May 20, 2025 3:30 PM

This session is designed as a Trainer of Trainers session to assist teachers who are implementing Bluebonnet Math as a Tier 1 Core Curriculum.

362992 - Suicide in Schools: Prevention, Intervention, Postvention, & Resourcing
May 20, 2025 9:00 AM - May 20, 2025 4:00 PM

We cover the gamut with this one – proactive measures to prevent suicide; best practices and your legal responsibilities related to assessment, safety planning, referral, and re-entry; resources available across Region 15 to help struggling students; and what to do in the wake of a suicide that impacts your district (postvention).

366614 - ONLINE: CANVA UNLEASHED: CREATE, ENGAGE, AND INSPIRE – SELF-PACED COURSE
May 20, 2025 9:00 AM - August 31, 2025 11:45 PM

Canva isn’t just for pretty posters—it’s a powerhouse for engaging, interactive, and time-saving classroom activities! In this self-paced course, you’ll move beyond the basics to explore dynamic features, creative hacks, and ready-to-use templates designed for seamless integration into your lessons. From interactive student assignments to visually stunning presentations, you’ll walk away with five impactful activities you can implement immediately. And the best part? You can master it all at your own pace—whether you’re lounging by the pool or curled up on the couch with a cup of coffee!

366678 - ONLINE: DIGITAL NOTEBOOK SAFARI: EXPLORE THE WILD SIDE OF LEARNING SELF-PACED COURSE
May 20, 2025 9:00 AM - August 31, 2025 11:45 PM

Embark on a thrilling virtual safari through the untamed world of digital notebooks! This self-paced online course will guide you through the wilderness of Google Slides, where every page is a new discovery. Transform your teaching with vibrant, interactive, and student-friendly digital notebooks that can adapt to any classroom—whether in person or online. Along the way, you'll learn how to create visually captivating designs, organize content with ease, and empower your students to roam free in their learning adventures. Whether you're a seasoned explorer or a tech newbie, this online safari is for everyone ready to unlock the power of Google Slides! Please Note: This is a rethemed version of 2024’s Digital Throwback Trapper Keeper Digital Notebook workshop

366687 - ONLINE: ARE YOU THE CEO OF YOUR CLASSROOM? SELF-PACED COURSE
May 20, 2025 9:00 AM - August 31, 2025 11:45 PM

Feeling frazzled before the first bell even rings? If your planning, resources, and to-do lists are all over the place, you're not alone. Ditch the chaos and start the school year with confidence! In this self-paced course, you’ll discover how to bring business-savvy strategies into your classroom using powerful (and easy!) tech tools. From AI assistants and Trello boards to Canva templates and a freshly organized Google Drive, you’ll walk away with practical systems that work for you. It’s time to reclaim your creativity, streamline your workflow, and step into your role as the CEO of your classroom—on your schedule, at your pace.

371618 - TITLE III COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT MEETING
May 20, 2025 9:00 AM - May 20, 2025 12:00 PM

This session will provide an opportunity for school districts participating in the Title III LEP SSA to share the needs of their Emergent Bilinguals. The information gathered will then be used to guide the completion of the Title III LEP Grant and plan for the 2025-2026 school year activities and professional development. We will also discuss the Title III Compliance Report requirements and school district responsibilities.

364441 - Do Not Hire / Fingerprinting / Investigation Process - Training
May 20, 2025 10:00 AM - May 20, 2025 12:00 PM

This presentation will cover reporting requirements and the process for fingerprinting employees and utilizing the Do Not Hire Registry. We will also discuss how to access and submitting reports via the Misconduct Reporting Portal and we will cover contractor fingerprinting. This presentation will also include important legislative updates. Presented by TEA – Mario Ramirez

371619 - TITLE III COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT MEETING
May 20, 2025 1:00 PM - May 20, 2025 4:00 PM

367940 - RLA Bluebonnet 3-5 Overview and Internalization- Schleicher Co ISD
May 21, 2025 8:00 AM - May 21, 2025 3:00 PM

This session is specially designed to meet the needs of teachers who are implementing RLA Bluebonnet (Tier 1 Core Curriculum). Come work in a collaborative group as we explore modules, topics, and the models used across grade levels. Participants will leave this workshop with their first Unit planned and a deep understanding of Lesson Internalization!

367941 - RLA Bluebonnet K-2 Overview and Internalization- Schleicher Co ISD
May 21, 2025 8:00 AM - May 21, 2025 11:00 AM

369184 - BLUEBONNET MATH PRODUCT OVERVIEW & INTERNALIZATION FOR GRADES 3-8 & ALGEBRA 1 SCHLEICHER COUNTY ISD
May 21, 2025 9:00 AM - May 21, 2025 4:00 PM

This session is designed to meet the needs of teachers implementing Bluebonnet Math for the 25-26 school year. Participants will work collaboratively to explore the models, topics and lesson components before internalizing their first unit of the year.

364458 - IGNITE LEARNING: DISCOVERY EDUCATION GAME CHANGING ASSESSMENT WEBINAR
May 21, 2025 11:00 AM - May 21, 2025 11:30 AM

We all know that we need to know what our students know, you know? What if assessment could be fun without compromising rigor? With powerful assessment tools such as Quiz and Studio, Discovery Education Experience can help you: • Engage minds while deepening learning • Save time while maximizing impact • Prepare students for the future while igniting learning TODAY Assessment can be a game changer when you have high-quality content paired with award-winning tools, all within Discovery Education Experience. Come test it out for yourself! *Session will be repeated on 5/21

369160 - BLUEBONNET MATH K-2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW & INTERNALIZATION SCHLEICHER CO ISD
May 21, 2025 1:00 PM - May 21, 2025 4:00 PM

367930 - RLA RBIS Training – Schleicher Co. ISD
May 22, 2025 8:00 AM - May 22, 2025 3:00 PM

369193 - RESEARCH BASED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES (RBIS) MATH FOR SCHLEICHER COUNTY ISD
May 22, 2025 9:00 AM - May 22, 2025 4:00 PM

Join us in learning about Research Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) for math! We will explore best practices in math education which are foundational to developing mathematical thinkers and problem solvers! These best practices are backed by research and should be present in classrooms to ensure deep mathematical understandings.

367924 - LEADERS AND COACHES BLUEBONNET LEARNING ACADEMY RLA AND MATH - BALLINGER
May 27, 2025 8:30 AM - May 27, 2025 3:30 PM

This session is designed to help leaders and instructional coaches prepare to support teachers who are implementing Bluebonnet Learning in their classrooms. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the curriculum and its alignment to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards. Through interactive activities and discussions, participants will learn how to provide effective support to teachers and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. You will gain knowledge about HQIM, RBIS, internalization and observation protocols, student work analysis, assessments, and supporting teachers in planning to respond to students and in execution to responding to students.

369136 - BLUEBONNET MATH PRODUCT OVERVIEW & INTERNALIZATION BALLINGER ISD
May 28, 2025 8:30 AM - May 28, 2025 3:30 PM

This session is designed to meet the needs of teachers implementing Bluebonnet Math for the 25-26 school year. Participants will leave ready to implement the Student Work Analysis Protocol and use this practice to deepen their Internalization of Modules and Lessons.

353988 - ASCENDER STUDENT - SPLASH INTO SUMMER PEIMS
April 09, 2025 9:00 AM - May 28, 2025 12:00 PM

371620 - TITLE III COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT MEETING
May 28, 2025 9:00 AM - May 28, 2025 12:00 PM

371621 - TITLE III COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT MEETING
May 28, 2025 1:00 PM - May 28, 2025 4:00 PM

360473 - The Power of Strategic Monitoring (Grades 6-12)
May 29, 2025 9:00 AM - May 29, 2025 4:00 PM

Transform your classroom into a learning powerhouse! This workshop will show you how to utilize strategic monitoring during student independent practice to boost engagement, amplify rigor, and supercharge learning. By strategically monitoring student progress from daily objective to exit ticket, teachers can minimize their grading load and drastically reduce disruptive behavior while creating an environment in which every student thrives!

362995 - Challenging Behaviors: Helping Students De-Escalate & Re-Integrate Using Researched Strategies
May 29, 2025 9:00 AM - May 29, 2025 4:00 PM

From the proactive to the reactive, we will cover strategies in this workshop focused on de-escalating crises, implementing logical and appropriate consequences for unwanted behavior, and helping students with accountability and repair of relationships when regrettable incidents occur.

367929 - RLA Bluebonnet K-5 Overview and Internalization Ballinger ISD
May 30, 2025 8:30 AM - May 30, 2025 3:30 PM

367683 - RESEARCH BASED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES (RBIS) - MATH FOR BLANKET & ZEPHYR ISD
June 02, 2025 8:30 AM - June 02, 2025 4:00 PM

367104 - Designing for Access: MTSS Leadership for Responsive Tier 1 Systems
June 02, 2025 9:00 AM - June 02, 2025 4:00 PM

This leadership-focused session provides principals, instructional leaders, and superintendents with a comprehensive overview of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and its impact on student success. Participants will explore the origins and evolution of MTSS, deepening their understanding of its purpose in addressing both academic and behavioral needs through a tiered framework. The session will examine how to design and align instructional and assessment plans that support all learners, ensuring equity and access across campuses. In addition to improving student outcomes, MTSS helps schools reduce discipline referrals, close achievement gaps, increase educator collaboration, and promote a culture of continuous improvement. Grounded in Implementation Science, leaders will explore strategies for effectively rolling out and sustaining MTSS practices at both the school and district levels. Emphasis will be placed on aligning MTSS implementation with the Effective District Framework to promote continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and coherence across systems. Through collaborative dialogue and reflection, leaders will walk away with actionable steps to strengthen their district's capacity to support all students through a unified, evidence-based approach.

371622 - TITLE III COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT MEETING
June 02, 2025 9:00 AM - June 02, 2025 12:00 PM

371623 - TITLE III COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT MEETING
June 02, 2025 1:00 PM - June 02, 2025 4:00 PM

366487 - K-2 INTEGRATION IN MY POCKET
June 03, 2025 7:00 AM - August 15, 2025 11:59 PM

Do your K-2 students have the privilege of an art class? Or do you teach the art TEKS? Through this online course you will integrate Art and Core Subject TEKS by producing art and connecting core content. Through the fusion of art and core subjects, we ignite students' passion for learning and engagement across various disciplines. Art can become an integral component of students' educational journey and enhance their understanding. The course will open on June 3, 2025, and all course work will be due by August 15, 2025. This is a repeat of the summer 2024 session.

363738 - ACCOUNTABILITY 101 AND LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
June 03, 2025 9:00 AM - June 03, 2025 4:00 PM

This workshop provides an in-depth look at the 2025 Accountability System and Leadership. The morning will be an accountability overview with the afternoon focusing on leadership, master schedules, DDI, observations and feedback, instructional leadership agendas.

366253 - CHILD NUTRITION SUMMER CONFERENCE 2025
June 03, 2025 9:00 AM - June 04, 2025 4:30 PM

AFTER YOU REGISTER & RECIEVE CONFIRMATION POP-UP, YOU WILL NEED TO SCROLL DOWN (PAST THE WORKSHOP CONTACTS) TO CHOOSE YOUR SESSIONS. YOU WILL NEED TO CHOOSE SESSIONs FOR EACH DAY YOU PLAN TO ATTEND. Please join Region 15 Education Service Center San Angelo and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) for our annual Child Nutrition Summer Conference. This conference will provide sessions for all staff that are a part of the Child Nutrition program. We will be offering many different sessions, including TDA developed training for Food Production Records, Counting & Claiming, and Meal Patterns as well as others. See the brochure for the complete list of sessions, dates and times. The sessions presented at this conference are also essential for meeting federal and state compliance for continued success in your program. It is our desire that you and all your child nutrition staff will be able to attend the summer conference this coming June. Please mark your calendar and begin making plans to join us as we work together to improve all school meals in our regions.

367631 - TEKS RESOURCE SYSTEM NEW PLATFORM
June 03, 2025 9:00 AM - June 03, 2025 4:00 PM

This workshop will be centered around the new platform called Campfire Learning. Participants will learn about Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative (TMCPC), which is the parent company of the TEKS Resource System. The NEW Platform will have multiple calendar options, a classroom management tool, and an interactive assessment item bank. Participants will learn about the onboarding process which involves identifying the district workspace and utilize the administrators to help teachers through the registration process.

368312 - TEXAS DYSLEXIA ACADEMY 1: DYSLEXIA FOUNDATIONS
June 03, 2025 9:00 AM - June 03, 2025 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

361472 - 8 HOUR BUS DRIVER RECERTIFICATION COURSE
June 04, 2025 8:00 AM - June 04, 2025 5:00 PM

This course will provide the Texas School Bus Driver Recertification 8-hour state-mandated training required for all school bus drivers every three years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. LOCATION: MASON ISD HIGH SCHOOL, 1105 W. COLLEGE AVE., MASON, TX. DATE/TIME: WEDNESDAY JUNE 4, 2025 8AM - 5PM. 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.

361473 - 8 HOUR BUS DRIVER RECERTIFICATION COURSE
June 04, 2025 8:00 AM - June 04, 2025 5:00 PM

This course will provide the Texas School Bus Driver Recertification 8-hour state-mandated training required for all school bus drivers every three years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. LOCATION:800 W. 15th St. (San Felipe-Del Rio CISD, Del Rio, TX. DATE/TIME: THURSDAY June 19, 2025, 8AM - 5PM. 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.

361478 - 8 HOUR BUS DRIVER RECERTIFICATION COURSE
June 04, 2025 8:00 AM - June 04, 2025 5:00 PM

This course will provide the Texas School Bus Driver Recertification 8-hour state-mandated training required for all school bus drivers every three years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. LOCATION:200 Taylor St., (Nueces Canyon ISD) Barksdale, TX. DATE/TIME: WEDNESDAY, June 4, 2025, 8AM - 5PM. 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.

368307 - BLUEBONNET MATH PRODUCT ACADEMY FOR GRADES K-5: MODULES 4-5 - VERIBEST ISD
June 04, 2025 8:30 AM - June 04, 2025 4:00 PM

Join us for an immersive session designed to equip educators with the strategies and knowledge needed to successfully implement the Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Mathematics curriculum. • THIS COURSE IS IN PERSON ONLY

353994 - ASCENDER STUDENT - ANNUAL STUDENT DATA ROLLOVER PREP
June 04, 2025 9:00 AM - June 04, 2025 12:00 PM

Can you believe its time to start the 25-26 school year!?!? Join us as we cover the data needing to be verified to ensure a successful start to the 2025-2026 school year! We will cover what finishing steps need to be completed to make sure 24-25 is good to go. Then we will go over all the information that is required for next year so that your rollover is easy and successful.

362946 - ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL ROUNDTABLE
June 04, 2025 9:00 AM - June 04, 2025 12:00 PM

During this virtual session, we will be covering all the things that administrators should be doing to prepare for the upcoming school year. We will review best practices for planning for implementation, including, but not limited to, back-to-school professional development, pedagogy, curriculum, Pre-K, behavior, MTSS, PD differentiation for staff/teachers, T-TESS, T-PESS, TIA, Title I, and other special program reminders. Monthly checklists will be shared, and various Region 15 experts will be available for additional resources and questions.

366568 - Texas College Bridge Info Session
June 04, 2025 9:00 AM - June 04, 2025 12:00 PM

Texas College Bridge online college preparatory courses strengthen students’ English and math skills prior to enrolling in college, setting them up for postsecondary success. Virtual session to learn what it is and how your school can use it.

353582 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
June 05, 2025 8:00 AM - June 05, 2025 12:00 PM

364350 - SOF Template Training
June 05, 2025 9:00 AM - June 05, 2025 11:00 AM

Summary of Finance Training

366484 - EMPOWERING MATHEMATICAL THINKERS: GR 6-8
June 05, 2025 9:00 AM - June 05, 2025 4:00 PM

Learn how to encourage students to think deeply about math. This session focuses on teaching students how to explain and defend their ideas using math reasoning. Teachers will discover ways to get students to talk about their thinking, solve problems, and share their math ideas clearly. The goal is to create a classroom where students are confident in discussing math and can understand different ways of solving problems.

352634 - 8 HOUR BUS DRIVER RECERTIFICATION COURSE
June 06, 2025 8:00 AM - June 06, 2025 5:00 PM

THIS COURSE WILL PROVIDE THE TEXAS SCHOOL BUS DRIVER RECERTIFICATION 8-HOUR STATE-MANDATED TRAINING REQUIRED FOR ALL SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS EVERY THREE YEARS. THE IN REGION COST OF THE COURSE IS $60. THE OUT OF REGION COST OF THE COURSE (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) IS $160. LOCATION: ESC REGION 15, 612 S. IRENE ST., SAN ANGELO TX. DATE/TIME: FRIDAY JUNE 6, 2025 8AM - 5PM. (LIVE OAK ROOM) 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.

339661 - CTE PD FOR SCHOOL COUNSELORS - AN INFRASTRUCTURE FOR CCMR
June 06, 2025 9:00 AM - June 06, 2025 4:00 PM

These modules are geared toward experienced elementary, middle, and high school counselors who seek to learn more about collaborating with their counterparts across grade levels to develop a plan to implement a comprehensive K-12 career advising program that provides all students with career exploration opportunities and supports student access to career and technical education. Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs – An Infrastructure for College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) allows school counselors to examine how strong CTE programs can support all students as they prepare for postsecondary success. Participants will explore the components of approved CTE Programs of Study, including coursework, work-based learning opportunities, and industry-based certifications, and understand how these relate to the individual planning components of a comprehensive counseling program. Participants will review the relationship between CTE and programs of study to federal and state legislation (including Perkins V, HB5 - Endorsements, HB3 - Outcomes Bonus Funding, and SB179 - Counseling Duties) and other initiatives. After this module, participants will have a deeper understanding of the value of CTE programs and be better equipped to work with administrators to create the local infrastructure for CCMR driven by data.

341211 - T-TESS and TIA for Administrators
June 06, 2025 9:00 AM - June 06, 2025 12:00 PM

Are you a T-TESS evaluator? Does your district implement Teacher Incentive Allotment (or will they in the near future)? If so, this workshop is for you! TTESS and TIA go hand in hand, and a strong understanding of the TTESS Rubric is critical to your role in TIA and as the instructional leader of your campus. Join us for a half day workshop which will cover the TTESS Rubric in depth, specifically Domain 2-which is all about instruction- and Domain 3 - classroom culture and routines and learning environment. We will "unpack" the rubric, calibrate ratings, and find a way to apply what you’ve learned to TTESS observations, the TIA process, and teacher growth.

361474 - 8 HOUR BUS DRIVER RECERTIFICATION COURSE
June 07, 2025 8:00 AM - June 07, 2025 5:00 PM

This course will provide the Texas School Bus Driver Recertification 8-hour state-mandated training required for all school bus drivers every three years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. LOCATION: 303 W. 15th Coleman ISD, Coleman, TX. DATE/TIME: SATURDAY, June 7, 2025, 8AM - 5PM. 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.

371427 - SUMMER 2025 SELF-PACED BOOK STUDY: LESSONS FROM LAROUX: HOW NEEDS SHAPE BEHAVIOR IN DEVELOPING BRAINS - BROWNWOOD
June 09, 2025 7:00 AM - August 08, 2025 11:59 PM

We all know that our students’ behaviors rarely tell their whole story. Their verbal and physical actions often serve as clues pointing to deeper needs, emotions, and desires. In his book, Dan St. Romain addresses 15 key areas the developing brain needs in order to acquire the behavior skills necessary for healthy learning and growth. **This is an online, self-paced book study course within Canvas. It opens in Canvas in January, and you will have until MAY 16th to complete all assignments needed to receive your 10 CPE hours. ***There are 22 books available. (If you received a book from ATYC and would like to join for CPE credit, email carey.peacock@esc15.net.)

361489 - 20 Hr. BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION COURSE
June 09, 2025 8:00 AM - June 12, 2025 1:00 PM

As a school bus driver, you contribute to the overall mission to provide safe, efficient and caring transpiration for the school children of Texas. Participants will be trained to safely drive a school bus. After satisfactorily completing this course, you will receive a card certifying that you completed this school bus safety education course. The certification is valid for THREE years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $140. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $240. LOCATION: 1105 W. College Ave. - High School (MASON ISD) Mason, TX DATE/TIME: June 9-12,2025 --8AM - 1PM -----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 online.

363657 - TEACHER, WELDER, AND INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP
June 09, 2025 8:00 AM - June 11, 2025 4:00 PM

This three day workshop located at San Angelo ISD Welding Lab at Howard College, will provide: Day 1- A review of the current TEA Accountability List: AWS D1.1, AWS D9.1, API 1104, a basic overview of Stick and MIG welding steel, Welding defects, visual inspection and the use of welding inspection tools, and a review of weld test lesson plans for basic AWS D1.1, AWS D9.1 welder certification. Day 2- Oxy-fuel Cutting Theory and Demos: Necessary equipment, set up, and cutting with alternative fuel gases, alternative fuel demos and practice cutting, gouging and heating. Day 3- Practical and Hands-on welding of TEA IBC weld test joints - D1.1, D9.1, 1104. Fillet, groove, and tack weld inspection and destructive testing for welder certification. Completing application paperwork for welder certification, and oxy-Fuel Torch completion of the certification practical portion (if desired) Teachers should provide for themselves: Welding helmets, gloves, safety glasses, chip hammer, wire brush, grinder, pliers, etc. For teacher’s wanting to get certifications themselves the following plates can be used depending on the type of certs that teachers want or need training on for testing students. Bring a few of each for practice, if needed: AWS D1.1 Tack Welder- 1/2" x 4” x 4”, Lesson plan #1 AWS D9.1 Fillet Welder- 1/4" x 2” x 6”, Lesson plan #2 AWS D9.1 Groove Welder- 1/4" x 2” x 6”, Lesson plan #3 ASME Section IX Fillet Welder- 3/8” x 3” x 6”, Lesson plan #4 AWS D1.1 Fillet Welder- 1/2" x 4” x 8”, Lesson plan #5 AWS Groove Welder, with backing- 3/8” x 3” x 6”, Beveled 22.5°, Lesson plans #6. AWS Groove Welder, Open root- 3/8” x 3” x 6”, Beveled 30°, Lesson plan #7. API 1104 Pipe- 4” pipe and 4.5” pipe, 1 ea. 3” long

337479 - Refresher: Safety-Care (Crisis Prevention)
June 09, 2025 9:00 AM - June 09, 2025 4:00 PM

One Day refresher, must have gone through initial to attend this training. 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. 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)

353778 - UNLICENSED DIABETIC CARE ASSISTANT (UDCA)
June 09, 2025 9:00 AM - June 09, 2025 12:00 PM

3 hour course for unlicensed personnel covering the basics of diabetes

366350 - BUILDING YOUNG THINKERS IN SOCIAL STUDIES: PK - 2
June 09, 2025 9:00 AM - June 09, 2025 4:00 PM

Building thinkers is about asking questions, making discoveries, and connecting the past to their world. Discover fun ways to use primary sources, artifacts, and stories to make history come alive. Join us to inspire your students to explore, think critically, and develop a love for history!

367773 - AN INTRODUCTION TO TEXAS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS PROJECT
June 09, 2025 9:00 AM - June 09, 2025 4:00 PM

This six-hour GT Update will provide an introduction to the TPSP project tasks, grading rubric, and teacher resources. The benefits and impact of the project will be addressed, before examining the connection between TPSP and the Texas College Readiness Standards. Participants will leave ready to implement TPSP in their classroom and meet the Texas State Goal for services for Gifted and Talented Students.

370617 - RLA RBIS TRAINING
June 09, 2025 9:00 AM - June 09, 2025 4:00 PM

This session will cover an introduction to the RLA Research Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) and how they work collectively to build a solid foundation for reading instruction based on the Science of Reading. This training begins the exploration of High-Quality Instructional Materials. • RBIS 1: Foundational Skills - Explicit, systematic practice with Literacy Foundational Skills. • RBIS 2: Text Complexity - Regular practice with grade-level, complex text, and its academic language. • RBIS 3: Knowledge Coherence Building knowledge and vocabulary through text in all content areas. • RBIS 4: Text Based Responses Reading, writing, and speaking grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational.

353781 - MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
June 09, 2025 1:00 PM - June 09, 2025 4:00 PM

To teach school personnel basic knowledge of medication administration at school. Workshop will also cover Fentanyl awareness/opioid overdose care. This is a 3 - hour class.

361490 - 20 HOUR BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION COURSE
June 09, 2025 4:00 PM - June 12, 2025 9:00 PM

As a school bus driver, you contribute to the overall mission to provide safe, efficient and caring transpiration for the school children of Texas. Participants will be trained to safely drive a school bus. After satisfactorily completing this course, you will receive a card certifying that you completed this school bus safety education course. The certification is valid for THREE years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $140. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $240. LOCATION: 2304 Crockett (Brownwood Bus Barn, Brownwood, TX . DATE/TIME: June 9-12,2025 --4PM - 9PM -----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 online.

361492 - 20 HOUR BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION COURSE
June 09, 2025 5:00 PM - June 12, 2025 10:00 PM

As a school bus driver, you contribute to the overall mission to provide safe, efficient and caring transpiration for the school children of Texas. Participants will be trained to safely drive a school bus. After satisfactorily completing this course, you will receive a card certifying that you completed this school bus safety education course. The certification is valid for THREE years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $140. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $240. LOCATION: 200 Taylor St. (Nueces Canyon ISD) Barksdale, TX DATE/TIME: June 9-12--5PM - 10PM -----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 online.

310520 - MISSION POSSIBLE: IGNITE YOUR STEM JOURNEY
June 10, 2025 9:00 AM - June 10, 2025 4:00 PM

Join us for a dynamic conference-style day filled with engaging speakers and interactive sessions, lunch, and plenty of laughs, inspiration, and practical takeaways to ignite curiosity and engagement in your students. Get ready to walk away with the tools and confidence to transform your teaching and propel your students into the world of STEM. This event features: * A Keynote You’ll Never Forget: Start your day laughing and learning with Briana Richardson from Bored Teachers. She’ll bring humor, heart, and insight to the real-life challenges teachers face daily. * Interactive Breakout Sessions: Engage in hands-on activities that equip you with strategies to create impactful STEM learning experiences, no matter your subject or grade level. * Inspiration to Take You Further: End the day with Dr. Gustavo Perez from Texas A&M McAllen, whose closing message, “Why We Are All STEM Educators,” will remind you of the powerful role you play in shaping the future. Participants employed by a district that pays into the Region 15 Title II Cooperative Services will be able to attend free of charge. All other participants from Region 15 will have a $50 registration fee for the conference. Participants will receive 6 hours GT credit. Your Mission Awaits! Don’t miss this chance to recharge, reconnect, and rediscover why you became a teacher in the first place. Join us at Mission Possible: Ignite Your STEM Journey and be part of a day that celebrates the incredible impact you make every single day. (Formerly STEAM Expo)

362999 - Trauma in Schools: Strategies for Responding to Struggling Students (VIRTUAL SESSION)
June 10, 2025 9:00 AM - June 10, 2025 4:00 PM

VIRTUAL SESSION - We hear that word a lot these days – “trauma.” But, what is trauma? How does it impact student development and learning? But, most importantly – what should educators do to help students impacted by trauma in order to help them feel calm under pressure, safe at school, and engaged in learning? This practical workshop will explore these questions and more; in addition, participants are encouraged to bring burning questions of their own!

368263 - UNRAVELING DYSLEXIA: INSIGHTS, IMPACTS, AND INTERVENTIONS
June 10, 2025 9:00 AM - June 10, 2025 12:00 PM

Dr. Cheryl Chase will kick off a year-long ESC 15 series with UNRAVELING DYSLEXIA: INSIGHTS, IMPACTS, AND INTERVENTIONS. She will discuss comorbidities, key considerations, and challenges when identifying students, the importance of early identification, social-emotional impacts, and best practices for effective intervention and accommodations. As you can see, this session will be full of useful information geared to fill your toolbox for the 25-26 school year. Note: Three hours of ALTA credit will be available PENDING approval. Dr. Chase will provide a series of professional development throughout 25-’26 for Region 15 educators, beginning with this 3-hour virtual training. You will not want to miss these opportunities to strengthen your knowledge, so register today to ensure your spot.

363904 - "Bloom with Books: 2025 Texas Bluebonnet Award Essentials for Librarians"
June 11, 2025 8:30 AM - June 11, 2025 11:30 AM

Join us for an engaging session where we’ll dive into the Texas Bluebonnet Award program—an exciting initiative that inspires students in grades 3-6 to read for fun! Discover creative ways to promote and manage the program, explore the latest book list, and get fresh ideas for using these titles in your library and classroom. Plus, don’t miss the chance to win free books as door prizes!

356485 - DIGITAL NOTEBOOK SAFARI: EXPLORE THE WILD SIDE OF LEARNING
June 11, 2025 9:00 AM - June 11, 2025 4:00 PM

Embark on a thrilling safari through the untamed world of digital notebooks! This summer, we'll guide you through the wilderness of Google Slides, where every page is a new discovery. Transform your teaching with vibrant, interactive, and student-friendly digital notebooks that can adapt to any classroom. Along the way, you'll learn how to create visually captivating designs, organize content with ease, and empower your students to roam free in their learning adventures. Whether you're a seasoned explorer or a tech newbie, this safari is for everyone ready to unlock the power of Google Slides! Please Note: This is a rethemed version on 2024’s Digital Throwback Trapper Keeper Digital Notebook workshop.

360274 - ROCKING DATA-DRIVEN INSTRUCTION: DIFFERENTIATING FOR STUDENT GROWTH TO MAXIMIZE TEACHER INCENTIVE ALLOTMENT SUCCESS
June 11, 2025 9:00 AM - June 11, 2025 4:15 PM

In this session, K-12 educators will explore the powerful intersection of data-driven instruction, T-TESS (Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System), and differentiation strategies designed to meet the needs of emergent bilinguals (EBs) and gifted and talented (GT) students. Through hands-on activities, reflective discussions, and best practices, educators will gain actionable insights into how to utilize student data effectively, align instruction with T-TESS standards, and adapt lessons to ensure equitable learning opportunities for all students. Additionally, participants will learn how to leverage these strategies to illustrate mastery of their performance-based goals for the Teacher Incentive Allotment program.

361470 - RLA RBIS TRAINING
June 11, 2025 9:00 AM - June 11, 2025 4:00 PM

This session will cover an introduction to the RLA Research Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) and how they work collectively to build a solid foundation for reading instruction based on the Science of Reading. This training begins the exploration of High-Quality Instructional Materials. • RBIS 1: Foundational Skills - Explicit, systematic practice with Literacy Foundational Skills. • RBIS 2: Text Complexity - Regular practice with grade-level, complex text, and its academic language. • RBIS 3: Knowledge Coherence Building knowledge and vocabulary through text in all content areas. • RBIS 4: Text Based Responses Reading, writing, and speaking grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational.

366159 - BEYOND COUNTING AND BUGS: THERE'S MORE TO PRE-K MATH AND SCIENCE!
June 11, 2025 9:00 AM - June 11, 2025 4:00 PM

Move beyond basic counting and nature activities with hands-on, inquiry-based strategies for teaching math and science in Pre-K. This session will explore playful, developmentally appropriate ways to spark curiosity, build problem-solving skills, and integrate STEM learning into daily routines.

366265 - Functional & Flexible: Creating a Classroom That Works
June 11, 2025 9:00 AM - June 11, 2025 12:00 PM

Setting up a special education classroom can feel overwhelming, but with the right strategies, you can create a space that is both functional and adaptable to meet the diverse needs of your students. This interactive workshop will guide you through designing an effective learning environment that promotes independence, engagement, and success.

368323 - TEXAS DYSLEXIA ACADEMY 2: DYSLEXIA HANDBOOK
June 11, 2025 9:00 AM - June 11, 2025 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 2024 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, 2024 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

360478 - GET TECHY WITH IT IN THE LIBRARY: CANVA EDITION!
June 11, 2025 1:00 PM - June 11, 2025 4:00 PM

Ready to turn your library walls and shelves into magnets for student attention? This hands-on workshop dives into using Canva to create bold, engaging signage and displays that breathe new life into your space. From eye-catching book promos to buzzworthy book reviews, you'll learn how to spark curiosity and drive circulation using design. We’ll show you how to craft everything from shelf talkers to book spotlights—all with Canva’s simple, powerful tools. Walk away with ready-to-use templates, creative ideas, and the skills to turn your library into a visual storyteller’s dream. Please have a Canva account. Canva for Educators is free. For more information on signing up: https://www.canva.com/education/ Please bring your laptop/chromebook to the session.

329848 - SCHOOL SAFETY SUMMIT
June 12, 2025 8:00 AM - June 12, 2025 4:00 PM

The 6th Annual School Safety Summit will include a variety of sessions hosted by subject matter experts. You will hear best practices, case studies, and evidence- based practices related to both physical security and emotional safety. The Summit also provides an opportunity for diverse public safety, mental health, safety & security experts, vendors and community leaders to network and build relationships that will help them improve safety and security practices in their school communities.

342485 - MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY – GRADE 4
June 12, 2025 9:00 AM - June 16, 2025 4:00 PM

In the Mathematics Achievement Academy for grade 4, participants will: • Examine the grade 4 TEKS based on learning progressions and critical checkpoints for understanding; • Experience classroom ready activities, including formative assessment and follow up activities that account for learner variability; and • Build a toolkit of strategies and key questions through analysis of activities for students with disabilities, learners who seek to be bilingual and biliterate, students struggling to learn mathematics, and learners identified for gifted services. Participants will receive a $350 stipend upon successful completion of the 3-day academy (if eligible). You must attend all 3 days. Lunch will be one hour each day. Priority for this session will be given to grade 4 math teachers. This is a repeat of the 2023 and 2024 sessions.

363949 - SCIENCE LABS FOR MATTER AND ENERGY, GRADES 3-5 - PART 1 OF 4
June 12, 2025 9:00 AM - June 12, 2025 4:00 PM

Explore fun, engaging, and standards-aligned science labs to bring the concepts of matter and energy to life for your students! In this interactive workshop, educators will participate in hands-on investigations designed for grades 3-5 to foster student curiosity and make science concepts more accessible. Walk away with ready-to-use activities and resources to energize your classroom and inspire young scientists!

340269 - WRITING RESURRECTION: HOW TO ESCAPE THE ESSAY APOCALYPSE (Grades 6-12)
June 13, 2025 9:00 AM - June 13, 2025 4:00 PM

Is essay writing turning your students (and you!) into mindless zombies? Let us treat you to exciting and innovative writing tricks that will bring your classroom back to life! This workshop is filled with frightfully fun strategies and activities that you can adapt to any grade level and implement immediately. We’ll explore lo-tech and high-tech options that will keep your students spellbound and motivated while developing their writing skills. *Please bring your laptop/chromebook. **Repeat content from Fall 2024 session.

342485 - MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY – GRADE 4
June 12, 2025 9:00 AM - June 16, 2025 4:00 PM

363687 - THROUGH THE LENS OF CTE: UNDERSTANDING THE TEKS AND LESSON PLANNING
June 13, 2025 9:00 AM - June 13, 2025 4:00 PM

This zoom session is geared to develop the knowledge and skills of teachers in Domain 1: Planning and Preparation and Domain 2: Classroom Instruction and developing highly effective teachers thus supporting measures to qualify for Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA). This session provides teachers in all grade levels an understanding of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Participants focus on unpacking the standards and learn whether they are emphasizing learning content or processes and what other knowledge and skills and context are implied by the standard. Teachers learn how to write quality objectives. Teachers have the opportunity to practice this skill using their own TEKS and then apply what they have learned to their lesson plans. Participants will learn the components of quality lesson planning that are identified in the book Get Better Faster. They learn how to develop rigorous instruction aligned with the standards. The scientific- based research used in this session is from the Texas Education Agency and Get Better Faster.

364060 - EXPLORING DEPTH AND COMPLEXITY TO INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES
June 13, 2025 9:00 AM - June 13, 2025 4:00 PM

In this interactive professional development session, we will explore the powerful framework of Depth and Complexity, developed by Sandra Kaplan, to enrich the teaching and learning experience in your science or social studies classroom. Designed for grades 3-12 educators, this session aims to enhance your knowledge of the core elements of Depth and Complexity through hands-on activities and to provide you with the knowledge and tools to incorporate these strategies into your daily lessons. This session fulfills the requirement of the 6-hour annual gifted and talented update.

366232 - BRING 3D LEARNING TO LIFE IN 7TH GRADE SCIENCE
June 13, 2025 9:00 AM - June 13, 2025 4:00 PM

Learn how to design and facilitate three-dimensional phenomena-driven science lessons while exploring the TEKS that are new to 7th grade. Engage in hands-on inquiry-based activities that bring 3D learning to life, fostering deeper student thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in your classroom. Walk away with strategies to create more meaningful and engaging science experiences for your students!

370816 - Transitioning from Amplify Texas Reading to RLA Bluebonnet Learning K-5
June 13, 2025 9:00 AM - June 13, 2025 4:00 PM

This session is specially designed for teachers that have implemented Amplify Texas Reading and are now transitioning to RLA Bluebonnet Learning.

352513 - 20 HOUR BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION COURSE
June 16, 2025 8:00 AM - June 18, 2025 5:00 PM

AS A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER, YOU CONTRIBUTE TO THE OVERALL MISSION TO PROVIDE SAFE, EFFICIENT AND CARING TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SCHOOL CHILDREN OF TEXAS. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE TRAINED TO DRIVE A BUS. AFTER SATISFACTORILY COMPLETING THIS COURSE, YOU WILL RECEIVE A CARD CERTIFYING THAT YOU COMPLETED THIS SCHOOL BUS SAFETY EDUCATION COURSE. IN REGION COST OF THE COURSE IS $140. THE OUT OF REGION COST OF THE COURSE (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) IS $240. LOCATION: ESC 15....612 S. IRENE, SAN ANGELO,TX..CONFERENCE CENTER DATE/TIME: (MESQUITE ROOM) JUNE 16,2025 8AM - 5PM, (RIO GRANDE ROOM) JUNE 17, 2025 8AM - 5PM (RIO GRANDE ROOM) JUNE 18,2025 8AM - 12PM IF NEW TO REGION 15, SET UP A PROFILE AND REGISTER FOR THE CLASS. IF A RETURNING USER, UPDAE YOUR PROFILE AND REGISTER FOR THE CLASS ONLINE.

339680 - CTE PD FOR ADMINISTRATORS - PROGRAM EXPANSION
June 16, 2025 9:00 AM - June 16, 2025 4:00 PM

342485 - MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY – GRADE 4
June 12, 2025 9:00 AM - June 16, 2025 4:00 PM

352605 - This thing called TIA and how your TTESS Observation makes a BIG difference! Teacher T-TESS Rubric Review
June 16, 2025 9:00 AM - June 16, 2025 12:00 PM

Is your district a Teacher Incentive Allotment district? Or is your district going to be in the near future? If so, this workshop is for you! TTESS and TIA go hand and hand and having a strong understanding of the TTESS Rubric is critical in your success. Join us for a half day workshop which will cover the TTESS Rubric in depth, specifically Domain 2 which is ALL about instruction - how you execute your lesson and Domain 3 - classroom culture and routines. We will "unpack" the rubric, dive in to the meaning behind the descriptors and how you, as the teacher, can apply what you have learned to your lesson plans and to how you execute your lessons. A win/win for everyone!

362997 - Trauma in Schools: Strategies for Responding to Struggling Students
June 16, 2025 9:00 AM - June 16, 2025 4:00 PM

We hear that word a lot these days – “trauma.” But, what is trauma? How does it impact student development and learning? But, most importantly – what should educators do to help students impacted by trauma in order to help them feel calm under pressure, safe at school, and engaged in learning? This practical workshop will explore these questions and more; in addition, participants are encouraged to bring burning questions of their own!

363659 - Shining a Light on Authentic “Response to Reading” Strategies that Align to STAAR (Grades 3-5)
June 16, 2025 9:00 AM - June 16, 2025 4:00 PM

This interactive workshop guides participants through the art of crafting meaningful responses to literature. We explore proven strategies that transform passive reading into active engagement with texts. Participants will learn how to dive beneath surface-level understanding to uncover deeper meanings, make personal connections, and articulate thoughtful responses that demonstrate critical thinking. Participants will learn how comprehension and response to reading are interconnected.

364011 - LIFE SCIENCE WORKSHOPS FOR SCIENCE TEACHERS
June 16, 2025 9:00 AM - June 18, 2025 1:00 PM

This 2 ½ day workshop will provide educators with activities and materials that can be used in middle school and high school life science classes. Broadly, the topics covered will include DNA techniques and biotechnology; ecology techniques for marking, recapturing, and estimating animal populations; and low-cost hydroponics and plant physiology. The information, activities, and field trips will be applicable to many TEKS in 6-12th grade Science, Biology, Animal Science, Plant Science, and STEM. Workshop and classroom materials are being provided by Halliburton. On-campus housing with meal plan is available for free – please contact stem-outreach@angelo.edu Monday, June 16, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Angelo State University (working lunch) Tuesday, June 17, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Angelo State University and off-campus field experience (working lunch) Wednesday, June 18, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Angelo State University (working lunch) PRESENTERS: Dr. Loren Ammerman, Professor of Biology and Curator of Genomic Resources Collection, ASU Natural History Collections Dr. Carlos Maya-Lastra, Professor and Curator, Herbarium, ASU Natural History Collections, Director of ASU Greenhouse Dr. Nicholas Negovetich, Professor and ASU Biology Department Chair

364461 - DESIGN, BUILD, INNOVATE: A HANDS-ON ENGINEERING WORKSHOP FOR 6-8 SCIENCE
June 16, 2025 9:00 AM - June 16, 2025 4:00 PM

Bring engineering to life in your science classroom! In this hands-on workshop, educators will explore engaging, ready-to-use activities that promote problem-solving, critical thinking, and real-world STEM applications. Learn how to integrate the Engineering Design Process (EDP) into your curriculum using FREE, high-quality resources. Walk away with practical strategies to inspire students to design, build, and innovate through science and engineering.

352606 - This thing called TIA and how your TTESS Observation makes a BIG difference! Teacher T-TESS Rubric Review
June 16, 2025 1:00 PM - June 16, 2025 4:00 PM

352513 - 20 HOUR BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION COURSE
June 16, 2025 8:00 AM - June 18, 2025 5:00 PM

339843 - MICRO:BIT MAGIC 1.0: YOUR FIRST STEPS INTO CODING AND CREATIVITY
June 17, 2025 9:00 AM - June 17, 2025 4:00 PM

Ready to infuse your classroom with a touch of digital magic? Join us for Micro:bit Magic, your introductory guide to the world of coding and creative learning. Discover how these tiny but mighty devices can spark curiosity, ignite problem-solving skills, and make learning fun and engaging for students of all ages. In this workshop, you'll learn the basics of Micro:bit programming, create simple projects, and explore cross-curricular applications that can enhance your teaching in exciting new ways. Whether you're a coding novice or simply looking to add a fresh perspective to your classroom, Micro:bit Magic is the perfect starting point! The Why: The new Texas Technology Applications TEKS are a crucial component of the state's education standards, emphasizing the importance of equipping students with essential digital literacy and computational thinking skills. By engaging with Micro:bit technology, you can create engaging and hands-on learning experiences that foster creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking, helping students develop the skills necessary to succeed in a technology-driven world. NOTE: This is a REPEAT session of 2024 Unlocking STEM Potential: A Cross-Curricular Micro:bit Adventure

353802 - UNLICENSED DIABETIC CARE ASSISTANT (UDCA)
June 17, 2025 9:00 AM - June 17, 2025 12:00 PM

3 hour course for unlicensed personnel covering the basics of diabetes

356483 - CTE PD FOR ADMINISTRATORS - DATA DRIVEN DECISION MAKING
June 17, 2025 9:00 AM - June 17, 2025 4:00 PM

Administrators and counselors new to CTE are encouraged to select modules from the Fundamentals path to support their development as leaders. These modules provide important knowledge of the fundamental components of Career and Technical Education (CTE), which are essential to the implementation of high-quality CTE programs. Using a CTE lens while maintaining relevance to the overall success of students, Data-Driven Decision Making guides leaders to use facts, metrics, and data to guide strategic instructional decisions that align with campus and district goals, objectives, and initiatives. Participants will learn how to analyze multiple data sources, including College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) indicators, labor market information (LMI), and Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) Summary and Supplemental Reports. At the end of this module, participants will be prepared to integrate CTE into the overall environment of a data-driven organization while engaging various stakeholders in the decision-making process.

363383 - CRUCIAL CONVERSATIONS: MASTERING DIALOGUE
June 17, 2025 9:00 AM - June 18, 2025 4:00 PM

Crucial Conversations® for Mastering Dialogue teaches powerful skills to help you speak up quickly, directly, and effectively when it matters most. This course, grounded in decades of social science research, introduces the foundations of holding impactful dialogue and takes a deeper dive into mastering the most challenging conversations, at work and at home. There is a $350 licensing/material fee for each participant, for which districts are able to use Title II funds. This is a 2-day workshop, and both days are required in order to complete the course and receive credit.

364011 - LIFE SCIENCE WORKSHOPS FOR SCIENCE TEACHERS
June 16, 2025 9:00 AM - June 18, 2025 1:00 PM

364023 - LOWMAN 8TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
June 17, 2025 9:00 AM - June 17, 2025 12:00 PM

This workshop will provide best practice training on the use of the Lowman Consulting 8th Grade Social Studies curriculum. A trainer from the Lowman team will train on how to use all four components of the curriculum, the warm-ups, lessons, assignments, and blitz.

364250 - LEADERS AND COACHES BLUEBONNET LEARNING ACADEMY RLA AND MATH K-5
June 17, 2025 9:00 AM - June 17, 2025 4:00 PM

364459 - DESIGN, BUILD, INNOVATE: A HANDS-ON ENGINEERING WORKSHOP FOR 9-12 SCIENCE
June 17, 2025 9:00 AM - June 17, 2025 4:00 PM

Bring engineering to life in your science classroom! In this hands-on workshop, educators will explore engaging, ready-to-use activities that promote problem-solving, critical thinking, and real-world STEM applications. Learn how to integrate the Engineering Design Process (EDP) into your curriculum. Walk away with practical strategies to inspire students to design, build, and innovate through science and engineering.

367751 - CREATING AN ADULTING 101 HIGH SCHOOL COURSE (AM ZOOM)
June 17, 2025 9:00 AM - June 17, 2025 12:00 PM

This practical ZOOM workshop provides FCS teachers with guidance on developing and implementing an impactful essential skills course focused on preparing students for adulthood. Presented by the author of Adulting for Dummies, Dr. Gencie Houy, educators will learn strategies for designing curriculum, lessons, and activities that teach critical skills for independent living after high school. The workshop includes 1) Identifying essential adulting skills to cover such as financial literacy, cooking, time management, and more; 2) Incorporating role-playing, simulations, and interactive projects to engage students; 3) Developing course learning objectives and mapping skills to standards; 4) Creating collaborations with community partners and bringing in guest speakers; 4) Utilizing technology and online resources to enhance instruction; 5) Building buy-in and support from administrators, parents, and students; 6) Assessing student progress and program outcomes; and 7) Sharing best practices for making adulting skills stick. Participants will leave equipped with tangible resources and a roadmap for launching their own unique Adulting 101 course at their high school. Help prepare students for the real world by teaching them vital essential skills that set them up for success after graduation. Educators will also learn how they can combine three different FCS courses in offering this Adulting 101 course. Books will be provided to workshop attendees.

353801 - MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
June 17, 2025 1:00 PM - June 17, 2025 5:00 PM

To teach school personnel basic knowledge of medication administration at school. Workshop will also cover Fentanyl awareness/opioid overdose care. This is a 3 - hour class.

362926 - Director’s Cut: Crafting a Blockbuster Year in Federal Programs: Federal Programs & Finance Retreat
June 17, 2025 1:00 PM - June 19, 2025 12:00 PM

Join us for our third annual federal programs and finance retreat in Fredericksburg, TX. This year's retreat will include sessions on ESSA programs, State Compensatory Education, finance, and other timely items. Keynote sessions will be delivered by TEA, covering hot topics in State Comp Ed, federal programs and finance. Attendees can book their accommodations under "Federal 2025” at the Fredericksburg Inn (https://fredericksburg-inn.com/) to receive the state rate of $110, but you must book before May 16th! Room availability at state rate is limited. Free for Region 15 districts or those that contract with us for ESSA Support. Fee for non-contracting or out of region districts: $125.

370478 - HOW TO BECOME THE FCS "TECHY" TEACHER: INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY AND AI INTO THE FCS CLASSROOM (PM ZOOM)
June 17, 2025 1:00 PM - June 17, 2025 4:00 PM

Don't be intimidated by technology! Learn to use it to your and your students’ advantage. From AI tools to vocabulary reviews, there is a vast variety of educational technology resources available for FCS teachers. In this interactive ZOOM session, participants will learn about several applications and how to implement them in the classroom to make the teaching life easier while keeping students engaged.

352513 - 20 HOUR BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION COURSE
June 16, 2025 8:00 AM - June 18, 2025 5:00 PM

364516 - Special Education Leadership Conference
June 18, 2025 8:30 AM - June 19, 2025 3:30 PM

Day one of the conference will be with Andrea Ogonosky, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, LSSP where she will focus on identifying procedural and substantive legal expectations for Special Education FIIE’s. Included in the session will be discussions, case studies, and activities that will enable participants to identify the multiple levels of data collection, analysis and integration. Additionally, participants will be given information for designing highly useful impact statements that lead to sound recommendations for IEP development. Day two will be with Elvin Houston, attorney at Law, who will not only give you legal insight, but will make you laugh along the way. Lunch will be provided both days.

339859 - MICRO:BIT MASTERY 2.0: UNLOCKING ADVANCED CODING AND PROJECT DESIGN
June 18, 2025 9:00 AM - June 18, 2025 4:00 PM

Are you ready to take your Micro:bit skills to the next level? Join us for Micro:bit Mastery, where you'll delve into advanced coding techniques, complex project design, and innovative applications that will challenge and inspire your students. In this workshop, you'll learn how to create interactive games, build sophisticated sensors, and explore real-world applications of coding and technology. Whether you're a seasoned coder or simply looking to push your students' boundaries, Micro:bit Mastery is the workshop for you. The Why: The new Texas Technology Applications TEKS are a crucial component of the state's education standards, emphasizing the importance of equipping students with essential digital literacy and computational thinking skills. By engaging with Micro:bit technology, you can create engaging and hands-on learning experiences that foster creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking, helping students develop the skills necessary to succeed in a technology-driven world. Note: Micro:bit Magic 1.0 is not a prerequisite but is highly recommended if you need the basics of Micro:bits.

342488 - MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY - GRADE 2
June 18, 2025 9:00 AM - June 20, 2025 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 (if eligible). You must attend all 3 days. Lunch will be one hour each day. Priority for this session will be given to grade 2 classroom teachers. This is a repeat of the 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 sessions.

356486 - CTE PD FOR ADMINISTRATORS - PLANNING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE K12 COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAM
June 18, 2025 9:00 AM - June 18, 2025 4:00 PM

362996 - Challenging Behaviors: Helping Students De-Escalate & Re-Integrate Using Researched Strategies
June 18, 2025 9:00 AM - June 18, 2025 4:00 PM

364011 - LIFE SCIENCE WORKSHOPS FOR SCIENCE TEACHERS
June 16, 2025 9:00 AM - June 18, 2025 1:00 PM

364832 - START STRONG & END WITH PURPOSE: BELL RINGERS, LEARNING OBJECTIVES, AND EXIT TICKETS IN SCIENCE
June 18, 2025 9:00 AM - June 18, 2025 4:00 PM

Set the tone for success in your classroom with effective bell ringers, clear student learning objectives, and meaningful exit tickets. This workshop will provide strategies to engage students from the moment they enter, keep them focused on key concepts, and assess their understanding before they leave. Learn how to structure these tools to support student learning, reinforce important concepts, and create a smooth instructional flow. Walk away with practical, ready-to-use ideas to maximize learning! All examples will revolve around Science content.

366153 - WRITE FOR THE RIGHT REASONS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
June 18, 2025 9:00 AM - June 18, 2025 4:00 PM

This workshop explores developmentally appropriate writing practices in early childhood, emphasizing how to nurture emergent writing through play, storytelling, and meaningful experiences. Participants will discover strategies to encourage writing that aligns with children's developmental stages, fostering creativity, confidence, and a love for writing in the Pre-K classroom.

368845 - CRAFTING AND UTILIZING EFFECTIVE QUESTIONING TO SUPPORT ALL LEARNERS - BROWNWOOD
June 18, 2025 9:00 AM - June 18, 2025 4:00 PM

This professional development session is designed for K-12 educators in reading, social studies, math, and science who seek to enhance their instructional strategies through the power of questioning. Participants will explore how to craft purposeful and effective questions that challenge, engage, and support the wide range of learners in their classrooms. Teachers responsible for delivering instruction to gifted and talented students may utilize this session to satisfy the annual six-hour training update requirement.

339718 - Poverty Simulation Summer 2025
June 19, 2025 9:00 AM - June 19, 2025 4:00 PM

During the simulation our participants will role-play one month in poverty and experience low-income families’ lives. This will give you a better understanding of what it is like to live in poverty and currently right above the poverty level. After the simulation, we will discuss your observations, what you have learned, and how we can help our community. By working together and understanding how life can be tougher for some in our community, we can begin to build a stronger support system for our students, friends, and neighbors.

342488 - MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY - GRADE 2
June 18, 2025 9:00 AM - June 20, 2025 4:00 PM

360032 - EMPOWERING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
June 19, 2025 9:00 AM - June 19, 2025 4:00 PM

This interactive workshop will provide Family & Consumer Sciences educators with strategies and resources for increasing community engagement and addressing relevant issues impacting students and families. Participants will learn how to identify needs within their school and local community and develop responsive projects that leverage the information learned in FCS courses. Workshop highlights include: 1) Exploring ways to partner with community organizations, agencies, and stakeholders to bring awareness to FCS topics; 2) Developing meaningful service learning projects tied to FCS course curriculum; 3) Using data to identify priority issues affecting students and families; 4) Creating empowering lessons and activities that allow students to make an impact on community problems; 5) Engaging families and community members by sharing FCS program outcomes and student work; 6) Building supportive relationships with community leaders and partners; and 7) Utilizing community engagement to increase visibility and advocate for FCS. This interactive workshop provides FCS teachers with tangible tools to strengthen community ties, address relevant real-world issues, and empower students to create positive change within their families, schools, and neighborhoods. Participants will leave motivated and equipped to integrate impactful community engagement strategies into their FCS instruction and programs.

360477 - MATHEMATICS RBIS TRAINING
June 19, 2025 9:00 AM - June 19, 2025 4:30 PM

This session will cover an introduction to the Math Research Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) and how they work collectively to build a solid foundation for mathematics instruction. This training begins the exploration of High-Quality Instructional Materials. • RBIS 1: Balance Conceptual & Procedural: The pursuit of rigor by balancing conceptual understandings, procedural skills, and fluency development. • RBIS 2: Depth of Key Concepts: Placing the focus on math content which aligns to the depth and rigor of the TEKS at each grade level. • RBIS 3: Coherence of Key Concepts: The connection of concepts along with a strategic progression of learning to ensure new understandings are developed. • RBIS 4: Productive Struggle: Students engage in productive problem solving, engaging in multiple opportunities for practice, discussion, representations, and written responses. • THIS COURSE IS IN PERSON ONLY

363954 - WORDS MATTER: BOOSTING SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES VOCABULARY FOR GRADES 3-5
June 19, 2025 9:00 AM - June 19, 2025 4:00 PM

Building a strong vocabulary is key to student success in science and social studies. In this interactive workshop, educators will explore practical strategies to help students in grades 3-5 master essential academic vocabulary. Participants will discover engaging, research-based techniques to introduce, reinforce, and assess vocabulary in meaningful ways.

334025 - SLP WEBINAR SERIES: Unlocking Voices through Writing: The Overlooked AAC Tool
June 20, 2025 9:00 AM - June 20, 2025 12:15 PM

Presenter: Shannon Paige, M. A., CCC-SLP Description: Writing, beyond handwriting, is a complex communication process that is learned and shaped over time. It involves the use of text and allows for improved self-expression, increased independence, and active participation in the community. It is an expected outcome of our current educational system yet many students with disabilities, especially those with complex communication needs, have limited access to writing tools, writing opportunities, and writing expectations. This session will highlight the importance of including access to the letters of the alphabet in combination with other symbol sets when developing communication systems, highlight alternative writing tools, and it will provide simple strategies that can be applied early and across settings to promote long-term writing expectations and writing habits to support communication. 3.0 TSHA CEUs

339663 - CTE PD FOR SCHOOL COUNSELORS - EFFECTIVE ADVISING FOR CTE
June 20, 2025 9:00 AM - June 20, 2025 4:00 PM

These modules are geared toward experienced elementary, middle, and high school counselors who seek to learn more about collaborating with their counterparts across grade levels to develop a plan to implement a comprehensive K-12 career advising program that provides all students with career exploration opportunities and supports student access to career and technical education. Effective Advising for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs will help prepare counselors for their crucial roles in supporting students’ postsecondary success. Participants will identify potential barriers that limit access to CTE programs and review advising strategies and resources to ensure accessible and equitable CTE programs. Participants will review the Perkins V definitions for special populations and explore success outcomes from strong CTE programs, such as college and career readiness, employability skills, and mental health wellness. At the end of this module, participants will recognize potential barriers to accessible and equitable CTE programs and devise plans to eliminate existing barriers.

342488 - MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY - GRADE 2
June 18, 2025 9:00 AM - June 20, 2025 4:00 PM

361467 - Transportation Directors Spring Meeting
June 20, 2025 9:00 AM - June 20, 2025 1:00 PM

Meeting of Regional Transportation Directors. Opportunity for ESC 15 Transportation Directors to get updates in the world of school transportation and network. We will have presentations on issues that affect school transportation. Presentations will start at 10:00am. LUNCH IS PROVIDED.

363665 - Think Like a Hero: Unleashing Critical Thinking Superpowers in K-5
June 20, 2025 9:00 AM - June 20, 2025 4:00 PM

This interactive workshop equips educators with age-appropriate critical thinking strategies that transform K-5 students into confident thought heroes. Just as superheroes use their unique abilities to solve problems, students can harness critical thinking skills to help deepen their understanding of a text while evaluating the information to overcome academic challenges in reading.

339664 - CTE PD FOR COUNSELORS - INFORMED AND ONGOING CAREER ADVISING FOR MS AND HS COUNSELORS
June 23, 2025 9:00 AM - June 23, 2025 4:00 PM

The Deep Dive learning path encourages a more in-depth look at CTE and provides opportunities for learners to use their own Local Education Agency (LEA) data to learn strategies and skills to design effective programs. These modules provide a deeper exploration of the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to optimize outcomes for students, educators, stakeholders, and CTE programs. These modules help administrators and counselors understand each other’s roles when administering effective CTE programs. This collaborative approach fosters a supportive environment where students can thrive and make informed decisions about their futures. Experienced School Counselor Module 1: Informed and Ongoing CTE Advising for Middle School and High School Counselors provides school counselors with strategies for supporting individual student planning that aligns with the Effective Advising Framework. The training includes a clear vision for planning, implementing, and evaluating an advising program that supports students’ academic and career development goals. Participants will learn how to support postsecondary success for all students by leveraging internal and external partners and providing high-quality advising materials and assessments that support students in postsecondary planning and preparation.

339886 - UNLOCKING YOUNG MINDS: A CODING ADVENTURE (GRADES PK-2)
June 23, 2025 9:00 AM - June 23, 2025 4:00 PM

Embark on a coding adventure that will empower you to ignite the spark of creativity and curiosity in your students. Using the innovative tools of Vex123, Bee Bots, Scratch Jr, and more., we'll explore interactive ways to introduce coding concepts and build creative projects that inspire and foster curiosity, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Get ready to embark on a coding quest that will equip you with the tools and inspiration to unlock the potential of young minds. The Why: The new Texas Technology Applications TEKS are a crucial component of the state's education standards, emphasizing the importance of equipping students with essential digital literacy and computational thinking skills. By engaging with coding technology for young students, you can create engaging and hands-on learning experiences that foster creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking, helping students develop the skills necessary to succeed in a technology-driven world. Please bring your own laptop/chromebook to the session.

355377 - K-12 STATE-WIDE STEM TEACHER TRAINING
June 23, 2025 9:00 AM - June 24, 2025 4:00 PM

THIS IS A REPEATED SESSION FROM THE PREVIOUS YEARS. TEA is rolling out a 2-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.

360257 - Traveling Through the Three ESL Certification Domains
June 23, 2025 9:00 AM - June 23, 2025 4:00 PM

In this training, participants will hike through the following domains: Language Concepts and Language Acquisition, ESL Instruction and Assessment, and Foundation of ESL Education, Cultural Awareness, and Family and Community Involvement. This workshop will also help prepare these participants to be better prepared to work with our Emergent Bilingual students and challenge the ESL Supplemental Certification Test (154) .

363613 - The Mindful Spectrum: Learn Effective Strategies for Supporting Neurodivergent Students
June 23, 2025 9:00 AM - June 23, 2025 4:00 PM

This interactive training equips Counselors with effective strategies for counseling neurodivergent students. Participants will learn how to identify and support diverse neurocognitive profiles, foster emotional regulation, and promote the transfer of coping skills across different environments (home, school, community). Attendees will leave with ready-to-use tools and resources to implement immediately in their next session.

363666 - The Power of Strategic Monitoring in RLA (Grades: K-5)
June 23, 2025 9:00 AM - June 23, 2025 4:00 PM

363688 - THROUGH THE LENS OF CTE: RIGOROUS TIER 1 INSTRUCTION
June 23, 2025 9:00 AM - June 23, 2025 4:00 PM

This zoom session is geared to develop the knowledge and skills of teachers in Domain 1: Planning and Preparation and Domain 2: Classroom Instruction and developing highly effective teachers thus supporting measures to qualify for Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA). Participants will learn how to ENGAGE the classroom with this exciting and interactive session that models and teaches numerous research-based high yield instructional strategies. These strategies actively engage ALL students and significantly increase learning. Participants will leave this session with a bag full of tools that can be implemented in any subject at all levels. When students are ENGAGED and understand why learning is important to them, they are MOTIVATED. The scientific-based research used in this session is from Barbara Blackburn, Robert Marzano, Marcia Tate, Eric Jensen and William 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.

367095 - Beyond Harry Wong: Next-Level Classroom Management for Engaged Learning
June 23, 2025 9:00 AM - June 23, 2025 4:00 PM

This professional development session empowers teachers across grade levels to advance their classroom management practices beyond foundational strategies, such as those introduced by Harry Wong, and into next-level, evidence-based approaches. Participants will explore the integration of MTSS and PBIS frameworks to build positive, proactive learning environments that support all students. Aligned with the Effective Schools Framework and the T-TESS rubric, the training emphasizes high-leverage practices that strengthen classroom culture and instructional effectiveness. Educators will define key management competencies and examine how to apply them with consistency and intention. The session highlights strategies that move beyond routines, focusing on relationship-building, behavior support, and student engagement. Through collaboration and guided reflection, teachers will refine their practice to create structured, inclusive, and engaging classrooms. By the end of the training, participants will leave equipped with actionable tools to elevate their management systems and student outcomes.

368031 - LIFE SCIENCE WORKSHOPS FOR SCIENCE TEACHERS
June 23, 2025 9:00 AM - June 24, 2025 12:00 PM

In this workshop we will provide educators with activities and materials that can be used in middle school and high school life science classes. Broadly, the topics covered will include ecology techniques for marking, recapturing, and estimating animal populations; and low-cost hydroponics and plant physiology. The information, activities, and field trips will be applicable to many TEKS in 6-12th grade Science, Biology, Animal Science, Plant Science, and STEM. Workshop and classroom materials are being provided by Halliburton. On-campus housing with meal plan is available for free – please contact stem-outreach@angelo.edu June 23rd, 9am-4pm at ASU and off-campus field experience (working lunch) June 24th, 9am - 12pm at ASU and off-campus field experience (working lunch)

335347 - PRINCIPAL RETREAT 2025
June 24, 2025 8:00 AM - June 25, 2025 12:00 PM

Tuesday, June 24th - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Layne Pethick, PhD, Autism and Behavior Master Consultant, will present A Day with the Brain This session will discuss the latest brain research and its implication for all students (and us adults) in schools, homes, and communities. Topics that will be covered include: the brain and learning, the brain and behavior, screen time /technology and the brain, movement and exercise and the brain, diets, adults’ behavior and its effect on children, and much more!! Come out for a fun-filled time with the brain! Participants should expect to learn, laugh, move, and have fun! Wednesday, June 25th - 9:00 a.m.: Jen Guidry - Jen Guidry – Founder of The High Level Life Coaching Method™ | The Somatic Speaker™ | Wellness & Motivation Contributor for Society TV Show. Jen Guidry is a High-Performance and Trauma Recovery Expert and the founder of The High Level Life Coaching Method™, a cutting-edge approach that blends somatic experiencing, neuroplasticity, God and success strategies to help high achievers break free from burnout, stress, and unresolved trauma. Jen will present: Lead From Within: How to Regulate Your Stress, Reclaim Your Purpose, and Lead Like You Mean It

339665 - CTE PD FOR SCHOOL COUNSELORS - PLANNING FOR COMPREHENSIVE K-12 COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS ADVISING
June 24, 2025 9:00 AM - June 24, 2025 4:00 PM

The Deep Dive learning path encourages a more in-depth look at CTE and provides opportunities for learners to use their own Local Education Agency (LEA) data to learn strategies and skills to design effective programs. These modules provide a deeper exploration of the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to optimize outcomes for students, educators, stakeholders, and CTE programs. These modules help administrators and counselors understand each other’s roles when administering effective CTE programs. This collaborative approach fosters a supportive environment where students can thrive and make informed decisions about their futures. Experienced School Counselor Module 2: Planning for Comprehensive K-12 College and Career Readiness Advising is geared toward the important work of school counselors who are advising students from elementary to high school to prepare for an ever-changing workforce. Participants will learn how to advise and guide students with decision making and planning for postsecondary success. Attendees will also learn how to establish a robust individual student planning system that informs students of workforce trends. Participants will gain strategies to enhance their practice as career readiness advocates and to support their stakeholder collaboration to advise students in preparing for high-wage, high-skill, in-demand occupations.

339688 - Chapter 3: I'm a paraprofessional, and I'm supposed to do what?
June 24, 2025 9:00 AM - June 24, 2025 4:00 PM

Communication is the key that unlocks countless opportunities. Why? Because communication shapes behavior, fosters learning, and builds connections. In this training, we'll explore the fundamentals of communication, its impact on behavior, and how to create a dynamic environment that enhances communication creating academic success. Join us for an interactive session, where we'll equip you with practical tools and strategies to help you thrive in the year ahead!

339722 - THE POWER OF WORDS...EVEN WHEN THERE ARE NONE (WORDLESS PICTURE BOOKS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD)
June 24, 2025 9:00 AM - June 24, 2025 4:00 PM

Unlock the potential of wordless picture books in your early childhood classroom! This session will be an illuminating exploration into the world of visual storytelling and its profound impact on language development, critical thinking, and creativity in our young scholars. Let’s embark on a path where every child’s voice is heard, even when there are no words.

339883 - CODING CHAOS CONQUERED: MASTER BLOCK CODING TOOLS FOR THE NEW TEXAS TEKS (GRADES 3-5)
June 24, 2025 9:00 AM - June 24, 2025 4:00 PM

Feeling overwhelmed by the new Texas Technology Applications TEKS? Needing to show the district your competency to teach the new standards? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Join our interactive workshop and transform coding chaos into classroom confidence. We'll delve into a variety of beginner-friendly block coding tools like VexCode, Sphero, Scratch, and more, empowering you to integrate engaging coding activities across your 3-5 curriculum. Learn how to create exciting projects that meet the TEKS requirements, while fostering creativity, problem-solving, and computational thinking in your students. This workshop equips you with the skills and resources to unlock a world of digital learning, ensuring you're a coding champion in your classroom! Please bring your own laptop/chromebook to the session.

355377 - K-12 STATE-WIDE STEM TEACHER TRAINING
June 23, 2025 9:00 AM - June 24, 2025 4:00 PM

363019 - Suicide in Schools: Prevention, Intervention, Postvention, & Resourcing (VIRTUAL SESSION)
June 24, 2025 9:00 AM - June 24, 2025 4:00 PM

VIRTUAL SESSION - We cover the gamut with this one – proactive measures to prevent suicide; best practices and your legal responsibilities related to assessment, safety planning, referral, and re-entry; resources available across Region 15 to help struggling students; and what to do in the wake of a suicide that impacts your district (postvention).

364370 - SOF Workshop
June 24, 2025 9:00 AM - June 24, 2025 4:00 PM

Summary of Finance Workshop

366335 - POWER OF MATH MANIPULATIVES: GR K-2
June 24, 2025 9:00 AM - June 24, 2025 4:00 PM

Join us for hands-on learning experiences that show how manipulatives help students understand and stay engaged. You'll discover ways to use different tools to support math concepts, encourage critical thinking, and make ideas easier to grasp.

367624 - TEKS RESOURCE SYSTEM NEW PLATFORM
June 24, 2025 9:00 AM - June 24, 2025 4:00 PM

368031 - LIFE SCIENCE WORKSHOPS FOR SCIENCE TEACHERS
June 23, 2025 9:00 AM - June 24, 2025 12:00 PM

339892 - BLOCKBUSTERS TO CODEMASTERS: SHIFTING TO TEXT-BASED CODING (GRADES 6-8)
June 25, 2025 9:00 AM - June 25, 2025 4:00 PM

Ready to take your students' coding journey to the next level? Join us for Blockbusters to Codemasters, where we'll guide you through the move from block-based to text-based coding in grades 6-8. Get ready to break free from the blocks and unleash your students' full coding potential. We'll equip you with essential strategies, resources, and support to ensure a smooth shift and foster your students' confidence and creativity. So, grab your controllers, and let's transform your classroom into a coding powerhouse! The Why: The new Texas Technology Applications TEKS are a crucial component of the state's education standards, emphasizing the importance of equipping students with essential digital literacy and computational thinking skills. By engaging with coding technology for young students, you can create engaging and hands-on learning experiences that foster creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking, helping students develop the skills necessary to succeed in a technology-driven world. *Please note this is for non-coders who need a game plan to address new tech apps TEKS. Please bring your own laptop/chromebook to the session.

342491 - MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY – GRADE 5
June 25, 2025 9:00 AM - June 27, 2025 4:00 PM

Through activities that reveal the depth included within the grade 5 student expectations for whole number, decimal, and fraction operations, this training is designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge of mathematics concepts and procedures; improve overall mathematics instruction; lead to student success on statewide assessments; and lay a foundation for post-secondary readiness. In the Mathematics Achievement Academy for grade 5, participants will: • Identify key understandings and skills within the grade 5 TEKS that lay a foundation for success in Algebra I, contributing to coherence through alignment with content and instructional strategies from the Mathematics Achievement Academies, Kindergarten-Grade 4. • Experience classroom–ready activities that promote reasoning and problem solving; and • Acquire skills and resources that support instruction for students with disabilities, emergent bilingual students, students struggling to learn mathematics, and learners identified for gifted/talent services. Participants will receive $350 stipend upon successful completion of the 3-day academy (if eligible). You must attend all 3 days. Lunch will be one hour each day. Priority for this session will be given to grade 5 math teachers. This is a repeat of the 2024 session.

348530 - Project TAPP Training: Teaching Autism and Practitioner Training
June 25, 2025 9:00 AM - June 26, 2025 4:00 PM

Project TAPP is a FREE training that is tailored for the unique needs tailored for the unique needs of educators who work with students diagnosed with ASD (including: general education teachers, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, specials teachers, administrators, and support staff). Across this two day training, the Project TAPP team from Texas A&M University will deliver training covering the following topics: Intro to Autism, Understanding and Responding to Problem Behaviors Proactive Strategies to Promote Positive Behaviors Strategies for Instruction Promoting Independence This work was supported in whole or in part by a grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). The opinions and conclusions expressed in this document are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions or policy of the THECB

361013 - Exploring the Texas 2x2 Reading List: Engaging Young Readers Through Creativity and Fun
June 25, 2025 9:00 AM - June 25, 2025 12:00 PM

Join us for an interactive training session where we dive into the Texas 2x2 Reading List—a collection of outstanding books designed for children ages 2 to 2nd grade. We’ll start by meeting the books and exploring what makes them engaging for young readers. We’ll discover creative ways to introduce and share these books with students and discuss fun and practical ways to incorporate these books into your classroom or library. Whether you're a teacher or librarian, you'll leave with fresh ideas and resources to make reading an exciting adventure for your students!

362933 - CTE PD FOR ADMINISTRATORS - PROGRAM EVALUATION
June 25, 2025 9:00 AM - June 25, 2025 4:00 PM

363671 - Growing Words from the Roots Up! K-5
June 25, 2025 9:00 AM - June 25, 2025 4:00 PM

Participants will explore how phonics instruction evolves from basic letter-sound relationships in early grades to more complex morphological awareness in upper elementary. We will focus on the morphology of words to analyze the structure of word parts such as root words, prefixes, and suffixes. Through hands-on activities, teachers will learn how to help students recognize word patterns, decode unfamiliar text, and become word detectives who can break down multisyllabic words into meaningful parts while improving their reading ability.

364828 - BRIDGING THE GAP: HANDS-ON CHEMISTRY FOR IPC & CHEMISTRY TEACHERS
June 25, 2025 9:00 AM - June 25, 2025 4:00 PM

This interactive workshop is designed for IPC and Chemistry teachers looking to reinforce fundamental chemistry concepts through hands-on, manipulative-based activities. Participants will explore engaging, inquiry-driven strategies to help students grasp these essential concepts. Walk away with practical tools to make abstract concepts more concrete and accessible for your students!

366271 - SPED Scheduling Made Simple: Para, Teacher & Student Routines
June 25, 2025 9:00 AM - June 25, 2025 12:00 PM

A well-structured schedule is the foundation of a successful special education classroom. This workshop will provide you with the tools and strategies to create clear, effective schedules for teachers, paraprofessionals, and students—ensuring smooth transitions, maximized learning time, and a well-organized day.

368358 - TEXAS DYSLEXIA ACADEMY 3: CONSIDERATIONS FOR EMERGENT BILINGUAL STUDENTS
June 25, 2025 9:00 AM - June 25, 2025 4:00 PM

Texas Dyslexia Academy 3: Considerations for Emergent Bilingual Students is the third of six training opportunities developed to assist school districts and charter schools regarding dyslexia and related disorders. In this course, participants will receive a general overview of the unique needs of emergent bilingual students within the dyslexia evaluation process. The objectives for this course are: · Understand how The Dyslexia Handbook, 2021 Update addresses emergent bilingual students · Understand the process of second language acquisition · Learn about the benefits of bilingualism · Explore the various types of alphabetic systems that exist around the world · Understand data gathering and formal evaluation · Explore instructional programming for emergent bilingual students

361019 - Igniting Young Minds: Research Activities for Littles (K-2) with Texquest
June 25, 2025 1:00 PM - June 25, 2025 4:00 PM

Inquiry abounds with TexQuest resources for littles! Join us as we dig into the perfect activities for our youngest learners as we explore practical strategies that foster curiosity and critical thinking. With resources such as Gale, Britannica, Learn360, and TeachingBooks, educators have a wide variety of resources that will help students learn essential research strategies and information literacy. Participants will discover effective research methods that transform libraries and classrooms into vibrant hubs of exploration and discovery. And what's best, the resources fully support ALL learners with embedded tools such as text to speech, translation options, and more.

339670 - CTE PD FOR ADMINISTRATORS - PARTNERSHIPS
June 26, 2025 9:00 AM - June 26, 2025 4:00 PM

Administrators and counselors new to CTE are encouraged to select modules from the Fundamentals path to support their development as leaders. These modules provide important knowledge of the fundamental components of Career and Technical Education (CTE), which are essential to the implementation of high-quality CTE programs. Partnerships are a key component of successful CTE programs. In this module, participants will explore a variety of internal and external partnerships, how each one plays a role within a CTE department, and the overall importance and potential impacts of nurturing and sustaining these relationships. Additionally, participants will review their local education agency’s current CTE partnerships and develop a strategic plan to cultivate new partnerships and strengthen existing relationships.

342491 - MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY – GRADE 5
June 25, 2025 9:00 AM - June 27, 2025 4:00 PM

348530 - Project TAPP Training: Teaching Autism and Practitioner Training
June 25, 2025 9:00 AM - June 26, 2025 4:00 PM

363962 - DESIGN, BUILD, INNOVATE: A HANDS-ON ENGINEERING WORKSHOP FOR 3-5 SCIENCE
June 26, 2025 9:00 AM - June 26, 2025 4:00 PM

364938 - EMPOWERING EARLY LITERACY IN PRE-K
June 26, 2025 9:00 AM - June 26, 2025 4:00 PM

This workshop equips early childhood educators with TPG-aligned strategies in order to build a strong literacy foundation in preparation for Kindergarten and beyond. Participants will engage in hands-on activities that support oral language, phonological awareness, letter knowledge, and read-alouds. The session highlights developmentally appropriate practices and ways to differentiate instruction to support all learners and empower their early literacy skills.

367669 - TEKS RESOURCE SYSTEM NEW PLATFORM
June 26, 2025 9:00 AM - June 26, 2025 12:00 PM

This 1/2 day face to face morning workshop will be centered around the new platform called Campfire Learning. Participants will learn about Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative (TMCPC), which is the parent company of the TEKS Resource System. The NEW Platform will have multiple calendar options, a classroom management tool, and an interactive assessment item bank. Administrators will be a major part of the Onboarding process, which involves identifying the district workspace and utilize the administrators to help teachers through the registration process.

367670 - TEKS RESOURCE SYSTEM NEW PLATFORM
June 26, 2025 1:00 PM - June 26, 2025 4:00 PM

This 1/2 day face to face afternoon workshop will be centered around the new platform called Campfire Learning. Participants will learn about Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative (TMCPC), which is the parent company of the TEKS Resource System. The NEW Platform will have multiple calendar options, a classroom management tool, and an interactive assessment item bank. Administrators will be a major part of the Onboarding process, which involves identifying the district workspace and utilize the administrators to help teachers through the registration process.

367235 - Get the Best Out of LearningExpress
June 26, 2025 1:30 PM - June 26, 2025 3:30 PM

Need to take a deeper dive into the LearningExpress platform? Join us for an in-depth review of PrepSTEP; the interactive, online-learning platform equipped with the resources students need to improve core academic skills, score higher on high-stakes tests, build workplace skills, explore careers, prepare for occupational licencing exams, and excel in high school, college, and beyond.

329929 - 2025 DYSLEXIA ON THE CONCHO
June 27, 2025 9:00 AM - June 27, 2025 4:00 PM

Join us for an engaging session designed to deepen your understanding of dyslexia and its impact on the brain. With the guidance of Dr. Layne Pethick, you will explore the unique neurological pathways that individuals with dyslexia develop, highlighting their strengths and challenges while gaining valuable insights into how dyslexia fosters creativity and problem-solving skills. This training, which aims to equip all educators with the tools to embrace and nurture the dyslexic brain, will inspire you to make a positive impact in your students' lives.

342491 - MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY – GRADE 5
June 25, 2025 9:00 AM - June 27, 2025 4:00 PM

366554 - THROUGH THE LENS OF CTE: CHECKING LEARNING PULSE THROUGH FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
June 27, 2025 9:00 AM - June 27, 2025 4:00 PM

This zoom session is geared to develop the knowledge and skills of teachers in Domain 1: Planning and Preparation and Domain 2: Classroom Instruction and developing highly effective teachers thus supporting measures to qualify for Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA). This powerful and interactive session is designed to help classroom teachers navigate through the maze of assessment and data. Learn the difference between Assessment For Learning and Assessment Of Learning. Learn assessment strategies that provide you with a real representation of student progress without the need for excessive testing. TEST LESS – ASSESS MORE! The scientific-based research used in this session is from Leighangela Brady, Lisa McColl, Stephen Chappuis, Richard Stiggins, Judith Arter, Jan Chappuis, J. Michael O’Malley and Lorraine Pierce.

337183 - There Is So Much You Can Do With a Good Book
June 30, 2025 9:00 AM - June 30, 2025 4:00 PM

Come Join us for our Low Incidence Disabilities (LID) Adaptive book learning. In this hands-on learning experience you will experience how to utilize children's books, create lesson plans for thematic literacy centers, make functional activities for stations, and generalize what you learn from the books across environments. You will leave with materials to jump start your year.

342493 - MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY - GRADES K-1
June 30, 2025 9:00 AM - July 02, 2025 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 (if eligible). You must attend all 3 days. Lunch will be one hour each day. Priority for this session will be given to grade K and 1 classroom teachers. This is a repeat of 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 sessions.

356630 - CRAFTING AND UTILIZING EFFECTIVE QUESTIONS TO SUPPORT ALL LEARNERS
June 30, 2025 9:00 AM - June 30, 2025 4:00 PM

359556 - Assessment Training-DHH Teachers
June 30, 2025 9:00 AM - June 30, 2025 4:00 PM

DHH Teachers will get trained on how to use the Phonological Awareness Test.

363291 - TEA SENTINEL BTA TRAINING
June 30, 2025 9:00 AM - June 30, 2025 12:00 PM

367106 - Designing for Access: MTSS Leadership for Responsive Tier 1 Systems
June 30, 2025 9:00 AM - June 30, 2025 4:00 PM

340804 - G/T FOUNDATIONS PART ONE: NATURE AND NEEDS OF GIFTED/TALENTED STUDENTS - SUMMER 2025
July 01, 2025 9:00 AM - July 01, 2025 4:00 PM

This six-hour workshop is a component of the required thirty hours of training for all teachers delivering services to identified G/T learners. Participants will analyze the historical, legal and conceptual understandings of gifted education. They will examine the characteristics and behaviors of gifted learners, which are the basis for developing programs that meet their needs. Participants will consider the social and emotional needs of these learners and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different types of programs for gifted learners. THIS COURSE IS IN PERSON ONLY (Part 1 of 5)

342493 - MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY - GRADES K-1
June 30, 2025 9:00 AM - July 02, 2025 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 (if eligible). You must attend all 3 days. Lunch will be one hour each day. Priority for this session will be given to grade K and 1 classroom teachers. This is a repeat of 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 sessions.

360682 - Novel Study Makeover (Grades 6-12)
July 01, 2025 9:00 AM - July 01, 2025 4:00 PM

This dynamic workshop is designed especially for secondary English teachers eager to revitalize their approach to teaching novels. Discover how to craft an immersive literary experience that sparks student interest, deepens comprehension, fuels meaningful discussions, inspires creative writing, and aligns with grade-level standards. You’ll walk away with a collection of ready-to-use activities, adaptable templates, and fresh ideas to transform your novel studies. More importantly, you will leave inspired and equipped to cultivate lifelong lovers of literature!

366272 - The SPED Dream Team: Strategies for Effective Collaboration
July 01, 2025 9:00 AM - July 01, 2025 12:00 PM

A successful special education classroom thrives on teamwork! This workshop will provide strategies for fostering strong collaboration between teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and behavior specialists. Learn how to create a unified team that works together to support student success.

367702 - BUILDING THINKING CLASSROOMS
July 01, 2025 9:00 AM - July 01, 2025 4:00 PM

Teachers often find it difficult to implement lessons that help students go beyond rote memorization and repetitive calculations. In fact, institutional norms and habits that permeate all classrooms can actually be enabling "non-thinking" student behavior. Sparked by observing teachers struggle to implement rich mathematics tasks to engage students in deep thinking, Building Thinking Classroom researchers have translated 15 years of research into this practical guide on how to move toward a thinking classroom. Teachers will see 14 optimal practices for thinking that create an ideal setting for deep mathematics learning to occur. Our time together • Provides the what, why, and how of each practice and answers teachers' most frequently asked questions • Includes firsthand accounts of how these practices foster thinking through teacher and student interviews and student work samples • Offers a plethora of macro moves, micro moves, and rich tasks to get started • Organizes the 14 practices into four toolkits that can be implemented in order and built on throughout the year When combined, these unique research-based practices create the optimal conditions for learner-centered, student-owned deep mathematical thinking and learning, and have the power to transform mathematics classrooms like never before.

342493 - MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY - GRADES K-1
June 30, 2025 9:00 AM - July 02, 2025 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 (if eligible). You must attend all 3 days. Lunch will be one hour each day. Priority for this session will be given to grade K and 1 classroom teachers. This is a repeat of 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 sessions.

368364 - TEXAS DYSLEXIA ACADEMY 4: DYSLEXIA FROM CHILD FIND, REVIEW, AND DISMISSAL (ARD) COMMITTEE PROCESS
July 02, 2025 9:00 AM - July 02, 2025 4:00 PM

Texas Dyslexia Academy 4 is designed to build background knowledge about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and special education from Child Find through the ARD committee process. It provides information about core special education concepts such as Child Find, Full Individual and Initial Evaluations (FIIE), Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committees, and Individual Education Program (IEP) development. Participants will gain an understanding of: · Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) · Child Find requirements · The referral process for an initial evaluation when a specific learning disability (SLD)/dyslexia is suspected · Notice of Action-Prior Written Notice (PWN) and Notice of Procedural Safeguards · Full individual and initial evaluation (FIIE) · Admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee meeting and components of the individualized education program (IEP).

339390 - Bluebonnet Learning RLA Overview K-2
July 07, 2025 9:00 AM - July 07, 2025 4:00 PM

This session is specially designed to meet the needs of teachers who are implementing Bluebonnet Learning RLA (Tier 1 Core Curriculum). Come work in a collaborative group as we explore modules, topics, and the models used across grade levels. Participants will leave this workshop with their first Unit planned and a deep understanding of Lesson Internalization!

340806 - G/T FOUNDATIONS PART TWO: IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT FOR GIFTED/TALENTED STUDENTS - SUMMER 2025
July 07, 2025 9:00 AM - July 07, 2025 4:00 PM

This six-hour workshop is a component of the required thirty hours for teachers delivering services to identified G/T students. Participants will examine the process of referring, screening, selecting, and placing students in gifted programs. THIS COURSE IS IN PERSON ONLY (Part 2 of 5)

362993 - Suicide in Schools: Prevention, Intervention, Postvention, & Resourcing
July 07, 2025 9:00 AM - July 07, 2025 4:00 PM

366276 - Planning with Purpose: Adapting Curriculum for All Learners
July 07, 2025 9:00 AM - July 07, 2025 12:00 PM

Lesson planning in special education requires flexibility, creativity, and intentionality to meet the diverse needs of every learner. This workshop will equip you with the tools to effectively plan lessons, adapt curriculum, and differentiate instruction to support student success at all levels.

366338 - POWER OF MATH MANIPULATIVES: GR 3-5
July 07, 2025 9:00 AM - July 07, 2025 4:00 PM

361410 - 356779
July 08, 2025 8:00 AM - July 08, 2025 4:00 PM

Sherry presenting workshop

236204 - 4th ANNUAL LITTLE CHANGES = BIG RESULTS CONFERENCE
July 08, 2025 9:00 AM - July 09, 2025 4:00 PM

This conference will provide our teachers with ideas and tools for working with all students of different abilities. We will start off both days with keynote speakers and then breakout sessions that target: Autism, Gen Ed, Instructional Leadership, MTSS/RTI Designs, and Research Based Interventions for students in all tiers including special education and 504. ** TSHA CEU's PENDING NOTE: Please register and scroll down to choose your sessions. You will also receive a registration email with instructions on choosing your sessions.

353857 - STATE MANDATED VISION CERTIFICATION
July 08, 2025 9:00 AM - July 08, 2025 5:00 PM

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

356779 - AI BOTS VS. TEACHER CREATIVITY: THE ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN IN LESSON PLANNING ZOOM ONLY
July 08, 2025 9:00 AM - July 08, 2025 4:00 PM

ZOOM ONLY: Get ready for a fun, high-energy face-off between AI and your teacher creativity in this interactive Zoom workshop! In a world where AI tools are rapidly changing the way we plan lessons, how can you harness the power of these bots while maintaining your unique teaching touch and ensuring alignment with the specific standards your students need? We’ll break down AI’s role in lesson planning with exciting challenges, creative activities, and a little friendly competition. Are you ready to prove that your creativity can outsmart the bots? Join us for a day of problem-solving, hands-on tech demos, and brainstorming, as we pit AI against the ultimate resource—YOU!

366228 - BRING 3D LEARNING TO LIFE IN 6TH GRADE SCIENCE
July 08, 2025 9:00 AM - July 08, 2025 4:00 PM

Learn how to design and facilitate three-dimensional phenomena-driven science lessons while exploring the TEKS that are new to 6th grade. Engage in hands-on inquiry-based activities that bring 3D learning to life, fostering deeper student thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in your classroom. Walk away with strategies to create more meaningful and engaging science experiences for your students!

367625 - TEKS RESOURCE SYSTEM NEW PLATFORM
July 08, 2025 9:00 AM - July 08, 2025 4:00 PM

236204 - 4th ANNUAL LITTLE CHANGES = BIG RESULTS CONFERENCE
July 08, 2025 9:00 AM - July 09, 2025 4:00 PM

353862 - STATE MANDATED HEARING CERTIFICATION
July 09, 2025 9:00 AM - July 09, 2025 5:00 PM

To certify as a hearing screener, certification is valid for five (5) years ***PLEASE BRING YOUR AUDIOMETER***

358322 - BOOK IT: THE ESSENTIALS OF DIGITAL STORYTELLING WITH BOOK CREATOR ZOOM ONLY AM SESSION
July 09, 2025 9:00 AM - July 09, 2025 12:00 PM

Ready to turn your classroom into a dynamic publishing house? In this foundational workshop, you’ll learn how to transform your students into creative digital authors using Book Creator! This session is packed with hands-on activities and practical ideas to help you master the basics and inspire students to craft multimedia books across all subject areas. What you’ll do: * Discover the basics of Book Creator and how to use it in your classroom. * Create your own book and explore real-world examples for ELA, math, science, and social studies, while addressing technology TEKS! * Design a content-specific project you can take back and use immediately with your students. This is the perfect session for beginners or anyone looking to unlock the creative power of Book Creator! Pro Tip: Don’t stop here! Workshop 2 (SAME DAY PM SESSION #) dives deeper into advanced tools, collaboration, and differentiation strategies.

361471 - RLA RBIS TRAINING
July 09, 2025 9:00 AM - July 09, 2025 4:00 PM

This session will cover an introduction to the RLA Research Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) and how they work collectively to build a solid foundation for reading instruction based on the Science of Reading. This training begins the exploration of High-Quality Instructional Materials. • RBIS 1: Foundational Skills - Explicit, systematic practice with Literacy Foundational Skills. • RBIS 2: Text Complexity - Regular practice with grade-level, complex text, and its academic language. • RBIS 3: Knowledge Coherence Building knowledge and vocabulary through text in all content areas. • RBIS 4: Text Based Responses Reading, writing, and speaking grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational.

366229 - BRING 3D LEARNING TO LIFE IN HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE
July 09, 2025 9:00 AM - July 09, 2025 4:00 PM

Learn how to design and facilitate three-dimensional phenomena-driven science lessons. Engage in hands-on inquiry-based activities that bring 3D learning to life, fostering deeper student thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in your classroom. Walk away with strategies to create more meaningful and engaging science experiences for your students!

366491 - Traveling Through the Three ESL Certification Domains
July 09, 2025 9:00 AM - July 09, 2025 4:00 PM

348163 - TEXQUEST REFRESH 2025
July 09, 2025 1:00 PM - July 09, 2025 4:00 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-eBooks to support your curriculum, TexQuest has instructional resources for every classroom and library. Join us for exploration of ways TEKS aligned resources in TexQuest support student inquiry, as well as classroom presentations and projects.

358327 - BOOK IT: ADVANCED PUBLISHING AND CREATIVE MASTERY WITH BOOK CREATOR ZOOM ONLY PM SESSION
July 09, 2025 1:00 PM - July 09, 2025 4:00 PM

Take your Book Creator skills to the next level! In this advanced workshop, you’ll explore powerful features like multimedia integration, real-time collaboration, and strategies for differentiation to empower your students as creators. Build on what you learned in Workshop 1 (Session #) or join fresh to supercharge your teaching with Book Creator! What you’ll do: * Dive into advanced tools, including multimedia and collaborative features. * Explore strategies to differentiate for all learners, from GT students to those needing extra support. * Design interactive books or digital portfolios to showcase your students’ work in innovative ways. By the end, you’ll have classroom-ready projects and the confidence to take digital publishing to new heights! Bonus: Signing up for both workshops gives you a complete guide to using Book Creator from basics to brilliance. Don’t miss out! (AM Session #)

339388 - BLUEBONNET MATH K-5: AN OVERVIEW
July 10, 2025 9:00 AM - July 10, 2025 4:00 PM

This session is specially designed to meet the needs of teachers who are implementing the updated Texas OER Math Curriculum, Bluebonnet Math in grades K-5. Participants will explore the components of Bluebonnet Math for their grade level and will be introduced to the Internalization and Student Work Analysis Protocols. Teachers who have been using Eureka Math TEKS Edition are encouraged to attend to learn how the product has been updated and to share their experiences with their peers. as a Tier 1 core curriculum. Come work in a collaborative group as we explore the componets of the updated Texas OER Math modules, topics, and the models used across grade levels. Participants will have an introduction to the Internalization Protocols at the lesson and module level, and the lesson reh Attending the Math RBIS session prior to this training is recommended but not required.

340807 - G/T FOUNDATIONS PART THREE: MODELS OF DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION - SUMMER 2025
July 10, 2025 9:00 AM - July 10, 2025 4:00 PM

This six-hour workshop is a part of the required thirty hours for teachers delivering services to identified G/T students. Participants will be introduced to differentiated instruction as a way to meet the needs of gifted/talented learners in the regular classroom. They will examine models of differentiation including anchor activities, tiered instruction and menus along with a variety of low-preparation strategies. THIS COURSE IS IN PERSON ONLY (Part 3 of 5)

343520 - CONNECTING THE DOTS: STANDARDS, TECH, AND STUDENT SUCCESS GRADES 3-5
July 10, 2025 9:00 AM - July 10, 2025 4:00 PM

Discover the art of integrating the new technology applications TEKS with core content areas in grades 3-5! This innovative workshop will show you how to connect the dots between standards, technology, and student success. Join us for an enlightening experience where you'll learn to weave together math, science, social studies, and language arts with cutting-edge tech ideas and tools. See how each strand of the tech apps TEKS can enhance your core curriculum, creating a rich tapestry of learning experiences for your students. Please bring your own laptop/chromebook to the session.

353783 - UNLICENSED DIABETIC CARE ASSISTANT (UDCA)
July 10, 2025 9:00 AM - July 10, 2025 12:00 PM

3 hour course for unlicensed personnel covering the basics of diabetes

353865 - RECERTIFICATION - STATE MANDATED VISION/HEARING SCREENING
July 10, 2025 9:00 AM - July 10, 2025 5:00 PM

To re-certify as a vision and/or hearing screener, certification is valid for (5) years. Must have a certification dated 2020 and expires 2025, otherwise the basic classes must be taken.

363689 - THROUGH THE LENS OF CTE: DIFFERENTIATED INTERVENTIONS FOR PERSONALIZED LEARNING
July 10, 2025 9:00 AM - July 10, 2025 4:00 PM

This zoom session is geared to develop the knowledge and skills of teachers in Domain 1: Planning and Preparation and Domain 2: Classroom Instruction and developing highly effective teachers thus supporting measures to qualify for Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA). This engaging and interactive session offers participants practical strategies that allow all students to learn at appropriately challenging levels of instruction. Participants will: • Evaluate where you are in the process of Differentiation of Instruction (DI) • Understand where DI fits in the learning process. • Understand the 4 areas that may be differentiated. • Understand the 3 elements that differentiate students. • Explain Pre-assessment, Formative assessment, Flexible Grouping, Tiered Assignments, Finding and Designing Tiered Assignments, Choice Instructional Activities and Classroom Management of DI The scientific-based research used in this session is from Julia L. Roberts, Tracy F. Inman, Carol Ann Tomlinson, Caroline C Eidson, Diane Heacox. This session is geared to develop the knowledge and skills of teachers in Domain 1: Planning and Preparation and Domain 2: Classroom Instruction.

364439 - SOF Workshop
July 10, 2025 9:00 AM - July 10, 2025 4:00 PM

Summary of Finance Workshop

367798 - STARLA'S HANDS-ON BODY SYSTEMS - COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE CENTRAL & PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEMS
July 10, 2025 9:00 AM - July 10, 2025 4:00 PM

Instructors will receive affordable and successful teaching techniques for guiding students through lessons including directional terms, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. Common pathology will be intergraded into each system. Take home everything system you create!

353784 - SCHOOL NURSE 101
July 10, 2025 1:00 PM - July 10, 2025 5:00 PM

LICENSED SCHOOL NURSE OR AN UNLICENSE INDIVIDUAL THAT ASSISTS OR ACTS AS THE SCHOOL NURSE ON A REGULAR BASIS.

334035 - SLP WEBINAR SERIES: Ethical Assessment and Management of Feeding and Swallowing Disorders in the School Setting
July 11, 2025 9:00 AM - July 11, 2025 12:15 PM

Presenter: Kathy Brewington, M.S; CCC-SLP Description: Providing safe and adequate nutrition during the school day falls under the purview of the license of a speech-language pathologist or occupational therapist as we provide a free and appropriate public education to the students we serve. This presentation will address the ethical issues associated with and the need for assessment and management of feeding and swallowing disorders in the school setting. Identification of key elements in performing a feeding and swallowing assessment in the school setting and creating a school-based feeding plan will be discussed. This session will satisfy the Ethics requirements for the Texas state license and for ASHA certification maintenance. 3.0 TSHA CEUs

339371 - Bluebonnet Learning RLA Overview 3-5
July 11, 2025 9:00 AM - July 11, 2025 4:00 PM

355463 - TEXAS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
July 11, 2025 9:00 AM - July 11, 2025 4:00 PM

The focus of this six-hour GT update is the Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP), which includes “a set of performance standards, curricula, and assessments for differentiating instruction and deepening academic learning” (Texas Education Agency). During this session, teachers will learn about the TPSP, its various components, and how the projects align to state standards.

367815 - STARLA'S HANDS- ON BODY SYSTEMS: OVERVIEW OF SYSTEMS THAT FEED AND PROTECT THE BODY
July 11, 2025 9:00 AM - July 11, 2025 4:00 PM

Instructors will receive awesome and affordable teaching techniques for guiding students through heart and respiratory structures, basic renal structure, and the gastrointestinal systems. Teachers will also receive activities on how to apply pathology and a student research activity of ‘Case Studies’ to these hands-on lessons. Take home everything you create in this workshop!

358583 - Navigating Students to Success: SST Process and Protocols Training
July 14, 2025 7:45 AM - July 14, 2025 1:00 PM

(Ballinger and San Angelo ISD SCG Teams Only). This training will focus on navigating Tier II and Tier III processes within the MTSS framework to ensure interventions are appropriately aligned to meet student needs through the Student Support Framework (SSF). Participants will receive tools and strategies for successful implementation while fostering district- and campus-wide collaboration

341185 - ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP - AEL
July 14, 2025 8:30 AM - July 16, 2025 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.

340019 - K-5 TECH APPS TEKS ACADEMY - DAY 1 INTRO
July 14, 2025 9:00 AM - July 14, 2025 4:00 PM

The K-8 Texas Technology Apps TEKS are here, and we want to equip you to navigate them. By completing the Academy, you will meet the Texas requirements to show competency in teaching tech apps. This is a two-day K-5 Tech Apps TEKS Academy. You will be required to attend 2 face-to-face days. Day 1 - K-5 This workshop Day 2 - K-2 Academy Day 2 - 3-5 Academy Please bring your own laptop/chromebook to the session. *Please note: repeat of last summer's tech apps TEKS academy.

359721 - MAKING CONNECTIONS WITH THE CONCHO VALLEY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
July 14, 2025 9:00 AM - July 14, 2025 12:00 PM

The Concho Valley Workforce Development Board (CVWDB) is ready to assist LEAs with career development activities and connections. Please join during a morning session as we introduce Dusti Allen, Career and Education Outreach Specialist for CVWDB. Dusti will provide valuable labor market data, highlight workforce trends and introduce services that are available within the CVWDB service area. Topics that will be addressed will also include: CTE advisory committees, who to invite and how to get started. Hint: you need the CVWDB to have a seat at the table! The CVWDB services LEAs, educators and students in the following areas: Big Lake, Brady, Bronte, Christoval, Ozona, Eden, Grape Creek, Mertzon, Junction, Lohn, Mason, Menard, Paint Rock, Robert Lee, Rochelle, San Angelo, Eldorado, Sonora, Sterling City, TLCA, Veribest, Wall, and Water Valley.

367485 - SENSING SCIENCE: CIRCUITS, CODING, AND CRITICAL THINKING WITH STEMACES
July 14, 2025 9:00 AM - July 14, 2025 4:00 PM

Explore how middle and early high school students are using circuits, sensors, and a freely available web app to investigate real-world science phenomena through the STEMACES program and the Learning by Making platform. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how students build and code devices to collect and analyze real-world data—deepening their understanding of science concepts while developing problem-solving and computational thinking skills. We’ll also introduce a practical framework for identifying student activities that support computational thinking, giving you tools to design your own STEM-rich, inquiry-driven learning experiences.

363709 - BREAKING BARRIERS: EMPOWERING STUDENTS IN CTE
July 14, 2025 1:00 PM - July 14, 2025 4:00 PM

Perkins V addresses nontraditional participation in CTE programming. This session will assist you in identifying nontraditional CTE programs and explain their importance in education and career development. Recognizing barriers that prevent students from pursuing nontraditional careers and understand their impact, as well as developing strategies to remove obstacles and create opportunties for students in nontraditional fields.

352636 - 8 HOUR BUS DRIVER RECERTIFICATION COURSE
July 15, 2025 8:00 AM - July 15, 2025 5:00 PM

THIS COURSE WILL PROVIDE THE TEXAS SCHOOL BUS DRIVER RECERTIFICATION 8-HOUR STATE-MANDATED TRAINING REQUIRED FOR ALL SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS EVERY THREE YEARS. THE IN REGION COST OF THE COURSE IS $60. THE OUT OF REGION COST OF THE COURSE (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) IS $160. LOCATION: ESC REGION 15, 612 S. IRENE ST., SAN ANGELO TX. DATE/TIME: TUESDAY JULY 15, 2025 8AM - 5PM. (LLANO ROOM) 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.

341185 - ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP - AEL
July 14, 2025 8:30 AM - July 16, 2025 4:30 PM

339674 - CTE PD FOR ADMINISTRATORS - CTE RESOURCES
July 15, 2025 9:00 AM - July 15, 2025 4:00 PM

Administrators and counselors new to CTE are encouraged to select modules from the Fundamentals path to support their development as leaders. These modules provide important knowledge of the fundamental components of Career and Technical Education (CTE), which are essential to the implementation of high-quality CTE programs. The CTE Resources module provides an overview of many key components of CTE programs—time, finances, human resources, facilities, instructional resources and supplies, transportation, and professional learning. Participants will identify, review, and develop resources to build foundational knowledge to assist them in being successful in the varied roles they serve as programmatic and instructional leaders in CTE.

340016 - DAY 2 for K-2 - NEW K-5 TECH APPS TEKS ACADEMY
July 15, 2025 9:00 AM - July 15, 2025 4:00 PM

The K-8 Texas Technology Apps TEKS are here, and we want to equip you to navigate them. By completing the Academy, you will meet the Texas requirements to show competency in teaching tech apps. This is a three-day K-5 Tech Apps TEKS Academy. You will be required to attend 2 face-to-face days. Day 1 - K-5 Academy Intro Day 2 - K-2 Academy Day 2 - 3-5 Academy Please bring your own laptop/chromebook to the session. *Please note: repeat of last summer's tech apps TEKS academy.

340810 - IN-PERSON G/T FOUNDATIONS PART FOUR: CREATIVITY AND CRITICAL THINKING FOR GIFTED/TALENTED STUDENTS - SUMMER 2025
July 15, 2025 9:00 AM - July 15, 2025 4:00 PM

This six-hour workshop is a component of the required thirty hours for all teachers delivering services to identified Gifted/Talented students. Participants will be introduced to select teaching models and instructional strategies that promote cognitive and affective growth for gifted students. Specific topics for this day of the training include: Bloom’s Taxonomy; Creativity; ways to engage Convergent and Divergent thinking. THIS COURSE IS IN PERSON ONLY (Part 4 of 5)

364462 - BUILDING THINKING CLASSROOMS IN SCIENCE GRADES 6-12 (IN BROWNWOOD)
July 15, 2025 9:00 AM - July 15, 2025 4:00 PM

Transform your science classroom into a space where students think critically, collaborate, and actively engage in learning. This workshop explores practical strategies to foster inquiry, problem-solving, and deeper scientific understanding. Gain tools to create a student-centered environment that encourages curiosity and meaningful discussions.

366555 - THROUGH THE LENS OF CTE: BUILDING BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE AND ACADEMIC VOCABULARY
July 15, 2025 9:00 AM - July 15, 2025 4:00 PM

This ZOOM session is geared to develop the knowledge and skills of teachers in Domain 1: Planning and Preparation Domain 2: Instruction and developing highly effective teachers thus supporting measures to qualify for Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA). In this powerful session, participants will be equipped with the tools they need to enhance background knowledge and build academic vocabulary through a specific research-based step-by-step process. This process will encourage students to learn critical academic vocabulary using linguistic and nonlinguistic means and games and activities that further encourage the refinement and deepening of their understanding. This session is hands-on and engaging. Participants will also assess themselves in each of the areas covered in the training: Knowledge of Misconceptions Common in the Discipline, Assessing Background Knowledge, Activating Background Knowledge, Building Background Knowledge, and Building Academic Vocabulary. Teachers will leave with numerous strategies to enhance each of the areas covered in this session.

367536 - Standards-Based Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process Training
July 15, 2025 9:30 AM - July 16, 2025 4:00 PM

The focus of this session is developing a present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) statement based on student data, drafting measurable 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.

361482 - 8 HOUR BUS DRIVER RECERTIFICATION COURSE
July 16, 2025 8:00 AM - July 16, 2025 5:00 PM

This course will provide the Texas School Bus Driver Recertification 8-hour state-mandated training required for all school bus drivers every three years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. LOCATION: 1700 College St., Jr. High Library (Junction ISD), Junction, TX. DATE/TIME: WEDNESDAY JULY16, 2025 8AM - 5PM. 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.

341185 - ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP - AEL
July 14, 2025 8:30 AM - July 16, 2025 4:30 PM

337902 - ANNUAL COUNSELOR RETREAT
July 16, 2025 9:00 AM - July 17, 2025 1:15 PM

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339377 - BLUEBONNET MATH, K-5: A DEEP DIVE INTO LESSON INTERNALIZATION & STUDENT WORK ANALYSIS
July 16, 2025 9:00 AM - July 16, 2025 4:00 PM

This session is designed to meet the needs of teachers who may be experienced with the Texas OER.CER product Eureka Math TEKS Edition, as well as those who are new to the updated Texas OER product Bluebonnet Math. Participants will collaborate in grade-level bands to deepen their understanding and proficiency in leveraging an HQIM Math Program to elevate Mathematics achievement among Texas students.

339662 - FROM COLONIES TO A NATION: THE QUEST FOR SELF-GOVERNMENT
July 16, 2025 9:00 AM - July 16, 2025 4:00 PM

Join Law-Related Education in this institute with a focus on the development of colonial self-government by exploring the importance of religion, documents, such as the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation, and traditions with strategies that increase student engagement. Our workshop aims to equip teachers with a deeper understanding of the events, ideas, and societal shifts that put the colonies on a path to becoming an independent nation. Content is explored with the aid of a scholar and strategy implementation will be aided by facilitators with classroom experience Engage in hands-on activities, collaborative discussions, and explore a wealth of curated educational resources to enhance your teaching toolkit. Participants will leave with practical strategies to make history come alive in their classrooms. ? Middle school breakout sessions will focus on lessons to support active engagement in the Colonization and Revolution units of study. ? High School breakout sessions will help develop foundational connections with interactive activities and resources and adaptable strategies for all contents and support AP US History and Government.

340014 - DAY 2 for 3-5 - NEW K-5 TECH APPS TEKS ACADEMY
July 16, 2025 9:00 AM - July 16, 2025 4:00 PM

The K-8 Texas Technology Apps TEKS are here, and we want to equip you to navigate them. By completing the Academy, you will meet the Texas requirements to show competency in teaching tech apps. This is a three-day K-5 Tech Apps TEKS Academy. You will be required to attend 2 face-to-face days. Day 1 - K-5 Academy Intro Day 2 - K-2 Academy Day 2 - 3-5 Academy Please bring your own laptop/chromebook to the session. *Please note: repeat of last summer's tech apps TEKS academy.

363691 - THROUGH THE LENS OF CTE: PRACTICAL STRATEGIES THAT WORK WITH DIFFICULT BEHAVIORS
July 16, 2025 9:00 AM - July 16, 2025 4:00 PM

This zoom session is geared to develop the knowledge and skills of teachers in Domain 3: Classroom Environment and developing highly effective teachers thus supporting measures to qualify for Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA). Classroom management remains the number one issue for ALL teachers, but it doesn’t have to be! Participants will learn key behavioral principles and a range of research-based approaches for immediately defusing disruptive situations, avoiding escalation, and correcting behaviors. Strategies will target many specific behaviors and have positive results. Discipline does NOT have to be an issue. This hands-on session is engaging and will offer participants several 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 Geoff Colvin, Kathleen McConnell, Gail Ryser, James Patton Randy Sprick, Harry Wong, Barbara Blackburn, Robert Marzano, Marcia Tate, and Willard Daggett who states students learn best when they are focused, engaged and can relate to learning through real-life application thus increasing motivation, academic success and deceasing difficult behaviors. This session is geared to develop the knowledge and skills of teachers in Domain 3: Classroom Environment.

364025 - LOWMAN 8TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
July 16, 2025 9:00 AM - July 16, 2025 12:00 PM

368365 - TEXAS DYSLEXIA ACADEMY 5: SCREENING FOR DYSLEXIA
July 16, 2025 9:00 AM - July 16, 2025 4:00 PM

Texas Dyslexia Academy 5: Screening for Dyslexia focuses on the universal screening process for dyslexia and reading development. The objectives for this course are: · Understand the importance of early screening · Understand the state screening requirements · Define universal screening for dyslexia and related disorders · Become familiar with guidelines for the administration of screening instruments · Explore interpretation of screening results · Understand the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) requirements related to screening · Understand best practices for ongoing progress monitoring

339667 - FROM PARLIAMENT TO CONGRESS: FOUNDING DOCUMENTS AND THE EVOLUTION OF ARTICLE I
July 17, 2025 9:00 AM - July 17, 2025 4:00 PM

Join Law-Related Education to examine the foundational documents and actions of the founders to better understand Article I as a foundation for the modern Congress. This session will include a study of the Articles of Confederation and the compromises at the Constitutional Convention, how redistricting and voter behavior has influenced Congressional elections, and the notion of legislative supremacy. Participants will enjoy both scholarly instruction and hands-on lessons and strategies that allow learners to engage with the content. Middle school breakout sessions will focus on lessons to support teaching the Constitutional Convention and exploring the Constitution. High school breakout sessions will focus on strategies to teach about Article I, in U.S. History and Government classes, including congressional acts such as the New Deal legislation, lobbying, and amendments related to Congress.

339681 - CTE PD FOR ADMINISTRATORS - SUPPORTING CTE TEACHERS
July 17, 2025 9:00 AM - July 17, 2025 4:00 PM

351409 - Literacy on the Concho 2025: Literacy Rocks!
July 17, 2025 9:00 AM - July 17, 2025 4:00 PM

Join us for an electrifying conference packed with dynamic speakers, inspiring breakouts, and practical strategies to ignite your classroom! Our opening keynote speaker, the legendary Thomas C. Murray, will set the stage with a high-energy performance that will leave you inspired and motivated. We’ll close the day with an encore performance by the hilarious and insightful Melanie Mayer. She’ll share her practical tips and tricks to rock your classroom and your life. In between, we will offer a setlist of elementary and secondary RLA breakout sessions that will revolutionize your teaching and equip you to make a lasting impact on your students. Get ready to pump up the volume on literacy learning at Literacy on the Concho 2025!

353588 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
July 17, 2025 12:30 PM - July 17, 2025 4:30 PM

362948 - ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL ROUNDTABLE
July 17, 2025 1:00 PM - July 17, 2025 4:00 PM

364469 - DESIGN, BUILD, INNOVATE: A HANDS-ON ENGINEERING WORKSHOP FOR K-2 SCIENCE
July 18, 2025 9:00 AM - July 18, 2025 4:00 PM

367099 - Beyond Harry Wong: Next-Level Classroom Management for Engaged Learning
July 18, 2025 9:00 AM - July 18, 2025 4:00 PM

367995 - VISUAL ARTS PD
July 18, 2025 9:00 AM - July 18, 2025 4:00 PM

Morning sessions: Teaching tips on V.A.S.E. from a Qualifiers viewpoint, understanding Reference materials, and correcting issues for student submissions. Afternoon session: Lesson sharing for all age levels. Teachers are asked to bring and share their best/favorite lessons for the art room.

368371 - TEXAS DYSLEXIA ACADEMY 6: DYSGRAPHIA
July 18, 2025 9:00 AM - July 18, 2025 4:00 PM

Texas Dyslexia Academy 6: Dysgraphia provides educators with foundational information about dysgraphia, which is a related disorder to dyslexia. In this course, participants explore how students acquire writing skills, what dysgraphia is, the identification process, and provision of services for students with dysgraphia as outlined in the Dyslexia Handbook. The objectives for this course are: · Understand the simple view of writing and the stages of handwriting development · Understand the definition and characteristics of dysgraphia · Understand the procedures for the identification of dysgraphia · Explore instruction for students with dysgraphia · Explore instructional accommodations and technology tools

352525 - 20 HOUR BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION COURSE
July 21, 2025 8:00 AM - July 23, 2025 5:00 PM

AS A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER, YOU CONTRIBUTE TO THE OVERALL MISSION TO PROVIDE SAFE, EFFICIENT AND CARING TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SCHOOL CHILDREN OF TEXAS. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE TRAINED TO DRIVE A BUS. AFTER SATISFACTORILY COMPLETING THIS COURSE, YOU WILL RECEIVE A CARD CERTIFYING THAT YOU COMPLETED THIS SCHOOL BUS SAFETY EDUCATION COURSE. IN REGION COST OF THE COURSE IS $140. THE OUT OF REGION COST OF THE COURSE (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) IS $240. LOCATION: ESC 15....612 S. IRENE, SAN ANGELO,TX..CONFERENCE CENTER (PECOS ROOM) DATE/TIME: JULY 21 & 22, 2025 8:00AM - 5:00PM, and JULY 23,2025 8:00AM - 12:00PM IF NEW TO REGION 15, SET UP A PROFILE AND REGISTER FOR THE CLASS. IF A RETURNING USER, UPDAE YOUR PROFILE AND REGISTER FOR THE CLASS ONLINE.

361495 - 20 HOUR BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION COURSE
July 21, 2025 8:00 AM - July 24, 2025 1:00 PM

As a school bus driver, you contribute to the overall mission to provide safe, efficient and caring transpiration for the school children of Texas. Participants will be trained to safely drive a school bus. After satisfactorily completing this course, you will receive a card certifying that you completed this school bus safety education course. The certification is valid for THREE years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $140. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $240. LOCATION: 1700 College St. (Jr. High Library (Junction ISD) Junction, TX . DATE/TIME: July 21-24, 2025 -8AM - 1PM -----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 online.

360944 - The ABCs of Developmental Assessments and Dyslexia is Complex: Assessing for It Doesn’t Have to Be
July 21, 2025 9:00 AM - July 21, 2025 4:00 PM

In the morning, Ashley Arnold, MA, LSSP, NCSP, will be presenting on different assessments that can be utilized in a comprehensive evaluation of young children and the unique challenges evaluation personnel can face. You will recognize the different stages of developmental milestones and will be able to identify a list of a child's developmental strength and weaknesses in order to make recommendations to your teams at school that will be based on the new Texas eligibility criteria for Developmental Delay. In the afternoon, we will help you identify dyslexia in a reading evaluation by identifying key components of the Texas Dyslexia Handbook, learn how to administer the Tests of Dyslexia (TOD), a comprehensive assessment of dyslexia, and use those assessment results to provide recommendations to ARD committees.

361615 - MATHEMATICS RBIS TRAINING
July 21, 2025 9:00 AM - July 21, 2025 4:00 PM

363321 - Abracadabra! The Magic of Student Selected Reading to Conjure Student Engagement and Academic Achievement (Grades 6-12)
July 21, 2025 9:00 AM - July 21, 2025 4:00 PM

Prepare to conjure a transformed classroom with the power of effective Student Selected Reading (SSR)! Participants will design a personalized plan (spellbook) to integrate SSR daily, aligning activities with grade level standards. This workshop will equip you with the enchantments to boost student engagement and unlock significant improvements in comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, writing, and overall academic achievement. Learn to invoke the magic of reading in your classroom!

366247 - INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN 6-8 SCIENCE
July 21, 2025 9:00 AM - July 21, 2025 4:00 PM

Enhance your middle school science instruction by integrating technology applications that align with the Grades 6-8 Science TEKS. In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore effective strategies for incorporating computational thinking, computer science principles, and digital tools into their lessons. Learn easy and practical ways to engage students with interactive simulations, coding activities, data collection tools, and other tech applications that support scientific inquiry.

366327 - A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: Visuals in Special Education
July 21, 2025 9:00 AM - July 21, 2025 12:00 PM

Visual supports are powerful tools that enhance communication, promote independence, and improve student engagement in the special education classroom. This workshop will explore how to effectively integrate visuals into daily instruction to support a wide range of learners, including those with autism, ADHD, and other learning differences.

352525 - 20 HOUR BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION COURSE
July 21, 2025 8:00 AM - July 23, 2025 5:00 PM

AS A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER, YOU CONTRIBUTE TO THE OVERALL MISSION TO PROVIDE SAFE, EFFICIENT AND CARING TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SCHOOL CHILDREN OF TEXAS. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE TRAINED TO DRIVE A BUS. AFTER SATISFACTORILY COMPLETING THIS COURSE, YOU WILL RECEIVE A CARD CERTIFYING THAT YOU COMPLETED THIS SCHOOL BUS SAFETY EDUCATION COURSE. IN REGION COST OF THE COURSE IS $140. THE OUT OF REGION COST OF THE COURSE (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) IS $240. LOCATION: ESC 15....612 S. IRENE, SAN ANGELO,TX..CONFERENCE CENTER (PECOS ROOM) DATE/TIME: JULY 21 & 22, 2025 8:00AM - 5:00PM, and JULY 23,2025 8:00AM - 12:00PM IF NEW TO REGION 15, SET UP A PROFILE AND REGISTER FOR THE CLASS. IF A RETURNING USER, UPDAE YOUR PROFILE AND REGISTER FOR THE CLASS ONLINE.

341190 - TTESS - TEXAS TEACHER EVALUATION AND SUPPORT SYSTEM - T-TESS
July 22, 2025 8:30 AM - July 24, 2025 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.

326596 - Librarian Collaboration Day: Sharing, Learning, and Planning Together
July 22, 2025 9:00 AM - July 22, 2025 4:00 PM

Librarian Collaboration Day: Sharing, Learning, and Planning Together Join us for a dynamic day dedicated to connection, creativity, and collaboration among school librarians! The morning will focus on sharing successes, exchanging ideas, and learning from one another. In the afternoon, we’ll shift into planning mode—working together to develop strategies, set goals, and prepare for a successful upcoming school year. Special Guest Session: Demco’s Book Doctor – More Books in More Hands We’re thrilled to welcome a special guest from Demco, the Book Doctor, who will lead an engaging session on maximizing your library’s impact. Discover how to get more books into more hands with practical tips on weeding, analyzing collection usage to understand your readers better, and applying merchandising and wayfinding techniques to boost circulation and student engagement. You’ll walk away with fresh ideas, practical strategies, and a renewed sense of purpose to bring back to your library.

339378 - Bluebonnet Learning RLA Deep Dive Workshop: Maximizing Literacy Achievement Through the Internalization Process and Teacher Collaboration
July 22, 2025 9:00 AM - July 22, 2025 4:00 PM

Welcome to Bluebonnet Learning RLA Deep Dive Workshop, where seasoned and new educators come together to explore a HQIM literacy program tailored specifically for Texas classrooms. In this immersive session, participants will collaborate with experienced educators to deepen their understanding and proficiency in leveraging a HQIM Reading program to elevate literacy achievement among Texas students.

340812 - IN -PERSON G/T FOUNDATIONS PART FIVE: ENGAGING GIFTED STUDENTS BY ADDING DEPTH AND COMPLEXITY - SUMMER 2025
July 22, 2025 9:00 AM - July 22, 2025 4:00 PM

This six-hour workshop is a component of the required thirty hours for teachers delivering services to identified G/T students. Participants will be introduced to select teaching models and instructional strategies that promote cognitive and affective growth for gifted students. The focus of the session will take an in-depth look at Sandra Kaplan’s icons of depth and complexity. (Part 5 of 5)

352525 - 20 HOUR BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION COURSE
July 21, 2025 8:00 AM - July 23, 2025 5:00 PM

AS A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER, YOU CONTRIBUTE TO THE OVERALL MISSION TO PROVIDE SAFE, EFFICIENT AND CARING TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SCHOOL CHILDREN OF TEXAS. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE TRAINED TO DRIVE A BUS. AFTER SATISFACTORILY COMPLETING THIS COURSE, YOU WILL RECEIVE A CARD CERTIFYING THAT YOU COMPLETED THIS SCHOOL BUS SAFETY EDUCATION COURSE. IN REGION COST OF THE COURSE IS $140. THE OUT OF REGION COST OF THE COURSE (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) IS $240. LOCATION: ESC 15....612 S. IRENE, SAN ANGELO,TX..CONFERENCE CENTER (PECOS ROOM) DATE/TIME: JULY 21 & 22, 2025 8:00AM - 5:00PM, and JULY 23,2025 8:00AM - 12:00PM IF NEW TO REGION 15, SET UP A PROFILE AND REGISTER FOR THE CLASS. IF A RETURNING USER, UPDAE YOUR PROFILE AND REGISTER FOR THE CLASS ONLINE.

341190 - TTESS - TEXAS TEACHER EVALUATION AND SUPPORT SYSTEM - T-TESS
July 22, 2025 8:30 AM - July 24, 2025 4:30 PM

331563 - NEW TEACHER ACADEMY
July 23, 2025 9:00 AM - July 23, 2025 4:00 PM

Getting your own classroom is exciting but may also seem overwhelming. Designed with new teachers in mind, this professional day of collaborative learning will include practical information to help you thrive and not just survive! From the day-to-day routines and procedures needed to make your class run smoothly, to effective classroom practices and instructional strategies to encourage student engagement and manage student behavior, and a little of everything in between, this session will help you feel more confident and prepared as you step into your new role as classroom teacher!

337477 - Safety-Care Initial (Crisis Prevention)
July 23, 2025 9:00 AM - July 24, 2025 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 required 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)

339382 - Bluebonnet Math: BEST PRACTICES FOR YEAR 2 AND BEYOND
July 23, 2025 9:00 AM - July 23, 2025 4:00 PM

This session is specially designed to meet the needs of teachers who have used Eureka Math TEKS Edition in the 24-25 school year and will be transitioning to Bluebonnet Math for the 25-26 school year. Come work in a collaborative group as we work in grade-level teams to dive into the Concrete – Representational – Abstract approach to math instruction. Heavy emphasis will be given to the models used in these products, supporting students through these productive struggle opportunities, embracing the Student Work Analysis Protocols, planning next steps to address student misconceptions, and leveraging the Debrief activity to maximize student retention. Attending the Bluebonnet Overview on July 10th is recommended for those unfamiliar with the updates and additions to Bluebonnet Math K-5.

364464 - BUILDING THINKING CLASSROOMS IN SCIENCE GRADES 6-12
July 23, 2025 9:00 AM - July 23, 2025 4:00 PM

341190 - TTESS - TEXAS TEACHER EVALUATION AND SUPPORT SYSTEM - T-TESS
July 22, 2025 8:30 AM - July 24, 2025 4:30 PM

337477 - Safety-Care Initial (Crisis Prevention)
July 23, 2025 9:00 AM - July 24, 2025 4:00 PM

342494 - MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY - GRADE 3
July 24, 2025 9:00 AM - July 28, 2025 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 (if eligible). You must attend all 3 days. Lunch will be one hour each day. Priority for this session will be given to grade 3 classroom teachers. This is a repeat of 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 2023, and 2024 sessions.

362929 - BLUEBONNET MATH SECONDARY: AN OVERVIEW
July 24, 2025 9:00 AM - July 24, 2025 12:00 PM

This session is designed to meet the needs of Secondary Math Teachers who will be implementing Bluebonnet Math in Grades 6 through Algebra 1. Participants will collaborate in grade-level teams to deepen their understanding and proficiency in leveraging an HQIM Math Program to elevate Mathematics achievement among Texas students.

363020 - Challenging Behaviors: Helping Students De-Escalate & Re-Integrate Using Researched Strategies (VIRTUAL SESSION)
July 24, 2025 9:00 AM - July 24, 2025 4:00 PM

VIRTUAL SESSION - From the proactive to the reactive, we will cover strategies in this workshop focused on de-escalating crises, implementing logical and appropriate consequences for unwanted behavior, and helping students with accountability and repair of relationships when regrettable incidents occur.

363995 - HISTORICAL THINKING IN SOCIAL STUDIES, GRADES 3-5
July 24, 2025 9:00 AM - July 24, 2025 4:00 PM

Helping students think like historians goes beyond memorizing facts—it’s about inquiry, analysis, and making connections. Learn strategies for using primary sources, artifacts, and narratives to bring history to life. Join us to empower your students to analyze the past, think critically, and build a deeper understanding of history!

366214 - LET'S GO RETRO...INTERACTIVE SCIENCE NOTEBOOKS, 6-12
July 24, 2025 9:00 AM - July 24, 2025 4:00 PM

Bring science to life with interactive notebooks! This hands-on workshop explores how interactive notebooks can enhance student engagement, support scientific inquiry, and improve retention of key concepts. Participants will discover strategies for organizing information, incorporating diagrams and data analysis, and using reflection techniques to deepen understanding. Whether you're new to interactive science notebooks or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide practical, classroom-ready ideas to make science learning more dynamic and meaningful.

339380 - Bluebonnet Learning RLA Make and Take Workday: Tailoring Instruction to Grade-Level Needs
July 25, 2025 9:00 AM - July 25, 2025 4:00 PM

Welcome to the Bluebonnet Learning RLA Make and Take Workday, an interactive workshop designed to empower educators with the tools and resources they need to prepare instructional materials within a high-quality literacy program. In this hands-on session, participants will focus on grade-level specifics, collaborating with peers to develop targeted instructional materials that meet the unique needs of their students. Join us for a day of collaboration, creativity, and empowerment as we work together to make literacy instruction come alive.

341838 - THIS OR THAT?: AI EDITION 2.0 - EMPOWERING TEACHERS WITH NEXT-LEVEL TECH CHOICES
July 25, 2025 9:00 AM - July 25, 2025 4:00 PM

Ready to level up your tech toolkit? This enhanced interactive workshop will push your "this or that" dilemmas even further, empowering you to confidently choose the right AI tools for your classroom. Building on previous sessions, we’ll explore new and updated AI applications while offering more in-depth, practical experiences. Say goodbye to tech indecision—walk away with fresh strategies and advanced skills to seamlessly integrate AI into your teaching practice. Perfect for educators ready to take their tech game to the next level! (This was 100% generated with AI.) *Please bring your laptop/chromebook with you. **Participants will have to sign up for some of the AI applications to participate.

342494 - MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY - GRADE 3
July 24, 2025 9:00 AM - July 28, 2025 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 (if eligible). You must attend all 3 days. Lunch will be one hour each day. Priority for this session will be given to grade 3 classroom teachers. This is a repeat of 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 2023, and 2024 sessions.

364834 - START STRONG & END WITH PURPOSE: BELL RINGERS, LEARNING OBJECTIVES, AND EXIT TICKETS IN SCIENCE
July 25, 2025 9:00 AM - July 25, 2025 4:00 PM

367733 - LAS Links ONLINE Training of Test Administrators
July 28, 2025 8:30 AM - July 28, 2025 11:30 AM

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.

339370 - Reading by Design: An Individualized Dyslexia Intervention Program
July 28, 2025 9:00 AM - August 01, 2025 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.

342494 - MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY - GRADE 3
July 24, 2025 9:00 AM - July 28, 2025 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 (if eligible). You must attend all 3 days. Lunch will be one hour each day. Priority for this session will be given to grade 3 classroom teachers. This is a repeat of 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 2023, and 2024 sessions.

352608 - TTESS Rubric Review! This thing called TIA and how TTESS Walk Throughs and Observations can make a BIG difference in the growth of your teachers!
July 28, 2025 9:00 AM - July 28, 2025 12:00 PM

Is your district a Teacher Incentive Allotment district? Or is your district going to be in the near future? If so, this workshop is for you! TTESS and TIA go hand and hand and having a strong understanding of the TTESS Rubric is critical to your teacher's success. Join us for a half day workshop, which will cover the TTESS Rubric in depth, specifically Domain 2, which is ALL about instruction - how your teachers execute the lesson and Domain 3 - classroom culture and routines. We will "unpack" the rubric, dive in to the meaning behind the descriptors and how you, as the administrator, can help your teachers apply what the rubric is asking. Giving feedback is critical, which will bring depth to lessons and the execution of the lesson. Lastly, understanding that the feedback from walk throughs is critical to teacher success - giving feedback, then follow through to ensure implementation and execution is happening. It is a win/win for all involved!

353233 - School Nurse Day
July 28, 2025 9:00 AM - July 28, 2025 5:00 PM

6 CPE HOURS- SCHOOL NURSE Day Monday, July 28 - School Nurse Day Agenda (more information to come)

353605 - ADVISING FOR SUCCESS: UPDATING STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS ON THE PATH TO GRADUATION
July 28, 2025 9:00 AM - July 28, 2025 4:00 PM

If you wear the hat of Secondary Special Education Teacher, CTE teacher, Secondary counselor, Secondary Diagnostician/ARD Facilitator, Secondary Administrator, come join us to support your special education students. Based on updates to Commissioner's Rules in the summer of 2024, transition services for special education students begins before age 14. These updates influence our advising processes for special education students. This session will establish understanding of graduation plans (19 TAC Chapter 74, subchapter B) that were updated August 2024. We will teach you how to appropriately advise SPED students or ARD committees based on the student’s data needed for PLAAFP development. Areas of support will include accommodations/modifications, resources for providing appropriate services to students, the legal requirements for special education, and expectations/requirements upon an audit.

366237 - BRING 3D LEARNING TO LIFE IN 8TH GRADE SCIENCE
July 28, 2025 9:00 AM - July 28, 2025 4:00 PM

Learn how to design and facilitate three-dimensional phenomena-driven science lessons while exploring the TEKS that are new to 8th grade. Engage in hands-on inquiry-based activities that bring 3D learning to life, fostering deeper student thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in your classroom. Walk away with strategies to create more meaningful and engaging science experiences for your students!

352611 - TTESS Rubric Review! This thing called TIA and how TTESS Walk Throughs and Observations can make a BIG difference in the growth of your teachers!
July 28, 2025 1:00 PM - July 28, 2025 4:00 PM

Is your district a Teacher Incentive Allotment district? Or is your district going to be in the near future? If so, this workshop is for you! TTESS and TIA go hand and hand and having a strong understanding of the TTESS Rubric is critical to your teacher's success. Join us for a half day workshop, which will cover the TTESS Rubric in depth, specifically Domain 2, which is ALL about instruction - how your teachers execute the lesson and Domain 3 - classroom culture and routines. We will "unpack" the rubric, dive in to the meaning behind the descriptors and how you, as the administrator, can help your teachers apply what the rubric is asking. Giving feedback is critical, which will bring depth to lessons and the execution of the lesson. Lastly, understanding that the feedback from walk throughs is critical to teacher success - giving feedback, then follow through to ensure implementation and execution is happening. It is a win/win for all involved!

367730 - preLAS TEST ADMINISTRATION TRAINING
July 28, 2025 1:00 PM - July 28, 2025 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 via ZOOM ONLY.

361496 - 20 HOUR BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION COURSE
July 28, 2025 4:00 PM - July 31, 2025 9:00 PM

As a school bus driver, you contribute to the overall mission to provide safe, efficient and caring transpiration for the school children of Texas. Participants will be trained to safely drive a school bus. After satisfactorily completing this course, you will receive a card certifying that you completed this school bus safety education course. The certification is valid for THREE years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $140. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $240. LOCATION: 2304 Crockett (Brownwood Bus Barn, Brownwood, TX . DATE/TIME: July 28 - 31,2025 --4PM - 9PM -----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 online.

339370 - Reading by Design: An Individualized Dyslexia Intervention Program
July 28, 2025 9:00 AM - August 01, 2025 4:00 PM

339893 - HOW TO BUILD TESTS IN DMAC FOR THE 1st 6 WEEKS
July 29, 2025 9:00 AM - July 29, 2025 4:00 PM

Local Assessments & Online Testing in DMAC Learn how to create quality online assessments aligned to STAAR standards using the available test item banks: TAG, STAAR, OER, and TEKSRS, and collect data in TEKScore. We’ll focus on how to create, score, and report on assessment items with the new interactive item types (e.g., hot spot, inline choice, multi-select, etc.). Bring your curriculum to build your online assessments for the 1st 6 weeks so that you're ready to administer the assessment when you leave. Be sure to have your laptop/chromebook and DMAC login information to participate.

358196 - WORK-BASED LEARNING FOR CTE PROGRAMS
July 29, 2025 9:00 AM - July 29, 2025 4:00 PM

In accordance with requirements from Texas Administrative Code Chapter 321, Educator Certification, this session will satisfy requirements for all CTE and SPED educators assigned to Career Preparation and Practicum courses. Principals and couselors will also gain insight on the requirements of offering a Career Prep/Practicum. All school districts are responsible for ensuring assinged teachers have completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements regarding work-based learning and safety. This session will also provide resources for the creation of a WBL manual and discuss areas evaluated in a Methods of Administration audit.

363951 - SCIENCE LABS FOR FORCE, MOTION, AND ENERGY, GRADES 3-5 - PART 2 OF 4
July 29, 2025 9:00 AM - July 29, 2025 4:00 PM

Make your classroom lessons more dynamic with hands-on, inquiry-based science labs! This workshop is designed for educators seeking to enrich their teaching of force, motion, and energy through interactive experiments and engaging activities. Participants will discover effective strategies for leading student investigations, encouraging critical thinking, and transforming abstract concepts into concrete understanding. Walk away with ready-to-use resources and fresh ideas to spark curiosity and scientific exploration in your students!

366409 - EMPOWERING MATHEMATICAL THINKERS: GR K-1
July 29, 2025 9:00 AM - July 29, 2025 4:00 PM

This session will help teachers guide young children in thinking deeply about math and sharing their ideas. Teachers will learn strategies to encourage students to explain their reasoning, solve problems in different ways, and talk about their thinking.

366707 - Pump Up the Volume! Secondary RLA Strategies that Maximize Impact on Reading Comprehension and Learning (Grades 6-12)
July 29, 2025 9:00 AM - July 29, 2025 4:00 PM

Are you ready to amplify student engagement and deepen reading comprehension? This session is packed with ready-to-use, standards-based RLA strategies specifically tailored for middle and high school students. Leave this session equipped with practical strategies and resources to transform your classroom into a community of engaged and successful readers, writers, speakers, and listeners.

367627 - TEKS RESOURCE SYSTEM NEW PLATFORM
July 29, 2025 9:00 AM - July 29, 2025 4:00 PM

339370 - Reading by Design: An Individualized Dyslexia Intervention Program
July 28, 2025 9:00 AM - August 01, 2025 4:00 PM

362998 - Trauma in Schools: Strategies for Responding to Struggling Students
July 30, 2025 9:00 AM - July 30, 2025 4:00 PM

363661 - Shining a Light on Stories: “Response to Reading” Strategies (Grades K-2nd)
July 30, 2025 9:00 AM - July 30, 2025 4:00 PM

Spark your young readers' love of books by learning how to "shine a light" on their unique responses to stories! This hands-on workshop equips K-2 teachers with simple yet powerful techniques to capture and celebrate how children think about the books they read. Discover playful ways to help even your pre-writers and emerging readers express their thoughts through drawing, talking, acting, and beginning writing skills.

366398 - EMPOWERING MATHEMATICAL THINKERS: GR 2-5
July 30, 2025 9:00 AM - July 30, 2025 4:00 PM

352074 - TTESS FOR SAISD ONLY
July 31, 2025 8:00 AM - July 31, 2025 12:00 PM

TTESS FOR SAISD ONLY

361483 - 8 HOUR BUS DRIVER RECERTIFICATION COURSE
July 31, 2025 8:00 AM - July 31, 2025 5:00 PM

This course will provide the Texas School Bus Driver Recertification 8-hour state-mandated training required for all school bus drivers every three years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. LOCATION: 2309 US Hwy 190 W. (Menard Hwy) (Jr. High Cafeteria) Brady ISD, Brady, TX. DATE/TIME: THURSDAY, July 31, 2025 8AM - 5PM. 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.

361484 - 8 HOUR BUS DRIVER RECERTIFICATION COURSE
July 31, 2025 8:00 AM - July 31, 2025 5:00 PM

This course will provide the Texas School Bus Driver Recertification 8-hour state-mandated training required for all school bus drivers every three years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. LOCATION:800 W. 15th St. (San Felipe-Del Rio CISD) Del Rio, TX. DATE/TIME: THURSDAY July 31, 2025, 8AM - 5PM. 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.

367623 - RESEARCH BASED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES (RBIS) - MATH FOR BROOKESMITH ISD
July 31, 2025 8:30 AM - July 31, 2025 4:00 PM

337478 - Refresher: Safety-Care (Crisis Prevention)
July 31, 2025 9:00 AM - July 31, 2025 4:00 PM

339370 - Reading by Design: An Individualized Dyslexia Intervention Program
July 28, 2025 9:00 AM - August 01, 2025 4:00 PM

339894 - HOW TO BUILD TESTS IN EDUPHORIA FOR THE 1st 6 WEEKS
July 31, 2025 9:00 AM - July 31, 2025 4:00 PM

Assessments & Online Testing in Eduphoria Learn how to create quality online assessments aligned to STAAR standards using TEKSbank, STAAR, OER, and TEKS RS test item banks and collect data in Aware. We’ll focus on how to create, score, and report on assessment items with the new interactive item types (e.g., hot spot, inline choice, multi-select, etc.). We will also explore the updated version of Aware. Bring your curriculum to build your online assessments for the 1st 6 weeks so that you're ready to administer the assessment when you leave. Be sure to have your laptop/chromebook and Eduphoria login information to participate.

367667 - TEKS RESOURCE SYSTEM NEW PLATFORM
July 31, 2025 9:00 AM - July 31, 2025 12:00 PM

367663 - TEKS RESOURCE SYSTEM NEW PLATFORM
July 31, 2025 1:00 PM - July 31, 2025 4:00 PM

352536 - 8 HOUR BUS DRIVER RECERTIFICATION COURSE
August 01, 2025 8:00 AM - August 01, 2025 5:00 PM

THIS COURSE WILL PROVIDE THE TEXAS SCHOOL BUS DRIVER RECERTIFICATION 8-HOUR STATE-MANDATED TRAINING REQUIRED FOR ALL SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS EVERY THREE YEARS. THE IN REGION COST OF THE COURSE IS $60. THE OUT OF REGION COST OF THE COURSE (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) IS $160. LOCATION: ESC REGION 15, 612 S. IRENE ST., SAN ANGELO TX. CONFERENCE CENTER DATE/TIME: FRIDAY AUGUST 1, 2025 8AM - 5PM. (RIO GRANDE ROOM) 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.

339370 - Reading by Design: An Individualized Dyslexia Intervention Program
July 28, 2025 9:00 AM - August 01, 2025 4:00 PM

361485 - 8 HOUR BUS DRIVER RECERTIFICATION COURSE
August 02, 2025 8:00 AM - August 02, 2025 5:00 PM

This course will provide the Texas School Bus Driver Recertification 8-hour state-mandated training required for all school bus drivers every three years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. LOCATION: 2304Crockett,(Brownwood Bus Barn) Brownwood ISD, Brownwood, TX. DATE/TIME: SATURDAY, August 02, 2025, 8AM - 5PM. 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.

370756 - RLA RBIS Training – Winters ISD
August 04, 2025 8:30 AM - August 04, 2025 3:30 PM

: This session will cover an introduction to the RLA Research Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) and how they work collectively to build a solid foundation for reading instruction based on the Science of Reading. This training begins the exploration of High-Quality Instructional Materials. • RBIS 1: Foundation Skills Explicit, systematic practice with Literacy Foundational Skills. • RBIS 2: Text Complexity Regular practice with grade-level, complex text, and its academic language. • RBIS 3: Knowledge Coherence Building knowledge and vocabulary through text in all content areas. • RBIS 4: Text Based Responses Reading, writing, and speaking grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational.

369059 - RLA Bluebonnet 3-5 Overview and Internalization-Veribest ISD
August 05, 2025 8:30 AM - August 05, 2025 4:00 PM

353786 - UNLICENSED DIABETIC CARE ASSISTANT (UDCA)
August 05, 2025 9:00 AM - August 05, 2025 12:00 PM

3 hour course for unlicensed personnel covering the basics of diabetes

353787 - MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
August 05, 2025 1:00 PM - August 05, 2025 5:00 PM

To teach school personnel basic knowledge of medication administration at school. Workshop will also cover Fentanyl awareness/opioid overdose care. This is a 3 - hour class.

371406 - WRITE FOR THE RIGHT REASONS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD - BROWNWOOD
August 06, 2025 8:30 AM - August 06, 2025 3:30 PM

355867 - FIRST AID, AED, CPR TRAINING/ INSTRUCTOR CPR TRAINING
August 06, 2025 12:00 PM - August 06, 2025 5:00 PM

FIRST AID, AED, CPR TRAINING/ INSTRUCTOR CPR TRAINING Instructor candidates class - 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. COST $125.00 Regular Heart saver First Aid, CPR, and AED class - 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. COST $65.00 **Please bring purchase order from your District, Cash or Check**

367655 - RESEARCH BASED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES (RBIS) - MATH FOR NUECES CANYON ISD
August 07, 2025 8:30 AM - August 07, 2025 4:00 PM

367785 - RESEARCH BASED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES (RBIS) - RLA FOR NUECES CANYON ISD
August 07, 2025 8:30 AM - August 07, 2025 4:00 PM

364443 - SOF Workshop
August 07, 2025 9:00 AM - August 07, 2025 4:00 PM

Summary of Finance Workshop

366505 - Beginning of the Year LPAC Training
August 08, 2025 8:00 AM - August 08, 2025 4:00 PM

In this training, we will cover all the beginning of the school year requirements that your LPAC needs to complete for new Emergent Bilingual Students including transfer students. We will also review PEIMS codes that need to be updated and required parent notification for student progress. Throughout our discussions, we will also ensure we are using the new standardized letters provided by TEA.

367931 - RLA RBIS Training – San Angelo ISD
August 08, 2025 8:30 AM - August 08, 2025 3:30 PM

361668 - SCHOOL BEHAVIORAL THREAT ASSESSMENT (SBTA) TRAINING (SAISD ONLY)
August 11, 2025 9:00 AM - August 11, 2025 4:00 PM

Behavioral Threat Assessment provides a proactive, evidence-based approach for identifying individuals who may pose a threat and for providing interventions before a violent incident occurs. This course introduces the concept of threat assessment and outlines how a threat assessment program functions in a school setting. An effective, functioning threat assessment team is a critical component of keeping your school safe and preventing violence. You will learn the process of how a threat assessment team identifies, assesses, and manages threats. The course also includes guidance for forming and implementing a team in your school or district. Fulfills requirements for this training under SB 11, 86th Texas Legislature and HB 3, 88 Texas Legislature. Free to Region 15 school districts.

366329 - Foundations of Communication: Supporting Every Student’s Voice
August 11, 2025 9:00 AM - August 11, 2025 12:00 PM

Effective communication is the key to success in any special education classroom. Whether working with nonverbal students, those with speech delays, or diverse learning needs, special education teachers must have a strong foundation in communication strategies. This workshop will provide essential tools for fostering meaningful interactions between teachers, students, paraprofessionals, and families.

366408 - TEA Presents: 80/20 Counselor Resources
August 12, 2025 9:00 AM - August 12, 2025 12:00 PM

Join us as TEA Counselor Support Program Manager Stephanie Lerner presents 80/20 Counselor Resources. Participants will explore the value of counselors spending work time on statutory counseling duties and identify counseling resources to support the implementation of school counseling statutory requirements, with a focus on the 80/20 policy.

366506 - Beginning of the Year LPAC Training
August 12, 2025 9:00 AM - August 12, 2025 4:00 PM

360445 - Now Playing: Ensuring Equitable Services for PNPs
August 13, 2025 9:00 AM - August 13, 2025 10:30 AM

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. Primary Audience: LEAs w/ PNPs nearby; PNP Officials

360446 - Director’s Cut: Producing High-Quality Instruction with Title II
August 13, 2025 10:30 AM - August 13, 2025 12:00 PM

The Title II, Part A program is all about producing award-winning instruction! This informative session provides an inside look at how districts can direct their efforts to improve student achievement by supporting effective teaching. Join us for an exclusive preview of the key elements needed to implement a successful and compliant Title II program. This session is only offered virtually.

335248 - WILD ABOUT KIDS
August 16, 2025 8:00 AM - August 16, 2025 5:00 PM

WILD ABOUT KIDS 9TH ANNUAL ECE CONFERENCE

335248 - WILD ABOUT KIDS
August 16, 2025 8:00 AM - August 16, 2025 5:00 PM

WILD ABOUT KIDS 9TH ANNUAL ECE CONFERENCE

331257 - EFFECTIVE SCHOOL FRAMEWORK AND TIP OVERVIEW
August 20, 2025 9:00 AM - August 20, 2025 4:00 PM

ESC 15 will provide ESF/TIP Overview for Districts Engaged in Continuous Improvement and required to complete a TIP and/or ESF Diagnostic

353583 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
August 28, 2025 4:00 PM - August 28, 2025 8:00 PM

366331 - Behavior Strategies That Work: Tools for Special Education Teachers
August 30, 2025 9:00 AM - August 30, 2025 12:00 PM

Behavior is a form of communication, and understanding the "why" behind student behavior is key to creating a positive and structured learning environment. This workshop will provide special education teachers with foundational behavior management strategies to support students with diverse needs.

362951 - ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL ROUNDTABLE
September 03, 2025 9:00 AM - September 03, 2025 10:00 AM

These monthly interactive online sessions are for all elementary administrators to collaborate and ask any questions, as well as receive reminders about all things elementary. Topics will include, but are not limited to: Behavior, Discipline, Pre-K, best practices of pedagogy and implementing curriculum, T-TESS, TIA, Title I, and MTSS. We will have other experts from the Region Center available for some program-specific questions you may have.

371506 - 2025-26 CCMR Accountability Update & The AVID Impact
September 04, 2025 9:00 AM - September 04, 2025 12:00 PM

This presentation will delve into the latest updates in College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) accountability for the 2025-26 academic year and explore the significant impact of the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program on student success. Objectives: *To provide a comprehensive overview of the new CCMR accountability measures. *To highlight the transformative impact of AVID programs on student achievement. *To discuss practical applications and strategies for educators and administrators.

367786 - Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL)
September 08, 2025 8:30 AM - September 10, 2025 4:00 PM

Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) is the corequisite for Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (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.

361769 - 20 Hr. BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION COURSE
September 08, 2025 5:00 PM - January 27, 2025 8:00 PM

As a school bus driver, you contribute to the overall mission to provide safe, efficient and caring transpiration for the school children of Texas. Participants will be trained to safely drive a school bus. After satisfactorily completing this course, you will receive a card certifying that you completed this school bus safety education course. The certification is valid for THREE years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $140. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $240. LOCATION: 1105 W. College Ave. - High School (MASON ISD) Mason, TX DATE/TIME: Mon.-Thurs. Sept. 8-11--5PM - 8PM, Sat. 8-13 --8AM-5PM -----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 online.

367786 - Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL)
September 08, 2025 8:30 AM - September 10, 2025 4:00 PM

363614 - Secondary Principal Roundtable
September 09, 2025 1:00 PM - September 09, 2025 2:00 PM

Are you a secondary principal, assistant principal, or dean of students? If so, these monthly sessions are for you! Every session will include checklists and reminders for “all the things,” various ESC 15 experts specific to secondary topics and issues (discipline, graduation, CTE, etc.), and time to interact with peers and ask questions. The zoom link will be emailed to you after you register, and these sessions will not be recorded.

367786 - Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL)
September 08, 2025 8:30 AM - September 10, 2025 4:00 PM

366120 - DMAC & BLUEBONNET LEARNING
September 10, 2025 9:00 AM - September 10, 2025 4:00 PM

Have DMAC? Using Bluebonnet Learning this year? Wanting to know how to do both? Sign up for a day of learning about implementing DMAC when using Bluebonnet Learning.

341202 - T-PESS (TEXAS PRINCIPAL EVALUATION AND SUPPORT SYSTEM)
September 11, 2025 9:00 AM - September 11, 2025 4:00 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.

366121 - DMAC DATA DIG
September 11, 2025 9:00 AM - September 11, 2025 4:00 PM

It’s DMAC Data Geek time! DMAC experts are making the trip just for Region 15! The DMAC team will assist in using DMAC effectively for accountability and TIA and digging into that data. *Please bring your laptop/chromebook.

371015 - FCCLA FALL SUMMIT
September 15, 2025 8:00 AM - September 15, 2025 1:00 PM

FCCLA Student Leadership Conference

356270 - EDUPHORIA AWARE & STRIVE: LET’S STREAMLINE DATA ANALYSIS AND TEACHER GROWTH
September 16, 2025 9:00 AM - September 16, 2025 3:00 PM

Maximize your time and impact with Eduphoria’s Aware and Strive! In this session, discover best practices for assessing students, analyzing student assessment and teacher evaluation data, and empowering educators. Learn how Aware provides actionable insights to support student needs and how Strive strengthens evaluations and professional learning. Together, these tools create meaningful opportunities for coaching in PLCs and other collaborative environments. Join the Eduphoria Team to transform your district’s approach to data and development. Be sure to have your laptop/chromebook and Eduphoria login information to participate.

360453 - Directing Improvement: The Blueprint for a Winning District Plan
September 17, 2025 9:00 AM - September 17, 2025 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.

361309 - PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
September 17, 2025 1:00 PM - September 17, 2025 4:00 PM

This session covers the requirements of the School-Parent Compact as outlined in ESSA 1116 (d). Attendees will discuss ways to get parent input as well as different evaluation methods. Even if the School-Parent Compact already exists, this training can help attendees revise it as needed to meet compliance as well as better serve their families and school(s). Attendees will walk away with sample compact, compact templates, evaluation methods, and knowledge on the requirement.

370578 - Graduation 101
September 24, 2025 8:45 AM - September 24, 2025 4:15 PM

Come and learn all about graduation requirements and more! We will discuss accountability, CTE, special education, etc. This session is great for those new to their role or anyone who needs a refresher if you handle these areas. We hope to integrate any legislative updates that affect graduation requirements as well!

367058 - Diag Days
September 26, 2025 9:00 AM - September 26, 2025 4:00 PM

These days will be for networking with your fellow diagnosticians, participating in training, collaborating as a group to learn from each other and stay up to date on events and changes from TEA.

367794 - T-TESS
September 30, 2025 8:30 AM - October 02, 2025 4:00 PM

Appraisal training for Administrators. AEL is a required co-requisite for those attending for Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (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.

367794 - T-TESS
September 30, 2025 8:30 AM - October 02, 2025 4:00 PM

362954 - ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL ROUNDTABLE
October 01, 2025 9:00 AM - October 01, 2025 10:00 AM

367794 - T-TESS
September 30, 2025 8:30 AM - October 02, 2025 4:00 PM

364001 - SCIENCE LABS FOR EARTH AND SPACE, GRADES 3-5 - PART 3 OF 4
October 09, 2025 9:00 AM - October 09, 2025 4:00 PM

Spark curiosity and deepen scientific understanding with engaging Earth and space science labs! In Part 3 of this four-part series, educators will dive into hands-on investigations designed to help students explore natural phenomena, develop inquiry skills, and think like scientists.

371560 - EmpowerED: Starting Strong: My Voice, My Choice: Supporting Self-Advocacy and Everyday Decision-Making
October 14, 2025 11:00 AM - October 14, 2025 12:00 PM

Designed for educators of special education students, this session offers strategies to foster self-advocacy and meaningful decision-making. Learn how to support students in expressing preferences, building confidence, and making everyday choices that enhance independence and personal growth.

363615 - Secondary Principal Roundtable
October 14, 2025 1:00 PM - October 14, 2025 2:00 PM

366217 - GT COORDINATOR/ ADMINISTRATOR/ COUNSELOR UPDATE SPRING 2025
October 16, 2025 9:00 AM - October 16, 2025 4:00 PM

This in-person meeting is for district G/T coordinators and administrators who are responsible for G/T services and programs and counts as the required session following a legislative session. Monica Brewer, Gifted/Talented Statewide Coordinator, will join via Zoom for a portion of the session and will answer questions from the field (see Special Instructions). Additionally, participants will have an opportunity to collaborate with other G/T coordinators and are encouraged to bring their current district GT policy and their Procedure Manual for Gifted/Talented services.

367330 - DTC MEETING
October 24, 2025 8:00 AM - October 24, 2025 4:00 PM

PREPARATION FOR TRAINING

362956 - ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL ROUNDTABLE
November 05, 2025 9:00 AM - November 05, 2025 10:00 AM

367133 - Diag Days
November 06, 2025 9:00 AM - November 06, 2025 4:00 PM

These days will be for networking with your fellow diagnosticians, participating in training, collaborating as a group to learn from each other and stay up to date on events and changes from TEA.

352541 - 8 HOUR BUS DRIVER RECERTIFICATION COURSE
November 08, 2025 8:00 AM - November 08, 2025 5:00 PM

THIS COURSE WILL PROVIDE THE TEXAS SCHOOL BUS DRIVER RECERTIFICATION 8-HOUR STATE-MANDATED TRAINING REQUIRED FOR ALL SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS EVERY THREE YEARS. THE IN REGION COST OF THE COURSE IS $60. THE OUT OF REGION COST OF THE COURSE (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) IS $160. LOCATION: ESC REGION 15, 612 S. IRENE ST., SAN ANGELO TX. CONFERENCE CENTER DATE/TIME: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2025 8AM - 5PM. (LIVE OAK ROOM) 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.

363617 - Secondary Principal Roundtable
November 11, 2025 1:00 PM - November 11, 2025 2:00 PM

360447 - Fall Federal Update: What’s Coming Soon in Federal Programs
November 12, 2025 9:00 AM - November 12, 2025 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 news!

361313 - PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
November 12, 2025 1:00 PM - November 12, 2025 4:00 PM

This session helps schools that building capacity is not just social work. While building relationship is critical to better parent and family engagement, building capacity requirements must be met. Participants will walk away knowing the building capacity requirements, different evaluation methods, as well as Parents Right to Know as outlined in ESSA 1112 and 1116.

353015 - CONCHO VALLEY SUICIDE PREVENTION COALITION
November 13, 2025 11:00 AM - November 13, 2025 1:15 PM

Meeting

362957 - ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL ROUNDTABLE
December 03, 2025 9:00 AM - December 03, 2025 10:00 AM

363619 - Secondary Principal Roundtable
December 09, 2025 1:00 PM - December 09, 2025 2:00 PM

362958 - ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL ROUNDTABLE
January 07, 2026 9:00 AM - January 07, 2026 10:00 AM

371566 - EmpowerED: Starting Strong: Partnering with Parents: Addressing Mental Health and Special Education Challenges Together
January 13, 2026 11:00 AM - January 13, 2026 12:00 PM

This session focuses on building strong partnerships with parents to support students facing both mental health and special education challenges. Learn practical approaches for effective communication, collaboration, and shared problem-solving to better meet student needs.

363620 - Secondary Principal Roundtable
January 13, 2026 1:00 PM - January 13, 2026 2:00 PM

360448 - Scriptwriting for Success: Title I Schoolwide Elements (CNA/CIP/Evaluation)
January 14, 2026 9:00 AM - January 14, 2026 4:00 PM

What is a CNA? CIP? Don’t let the plot twist catch you off guard! In this session, we’ll break down the Title I-A requirements for conducting your Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA). We’ll also equip you with the tools to take your CNA and craft a blockbuster Campus Improvement Plan (CIP) that accurately documents your Title I-A funds. This session is offered virtually through Zoom, only!

360451 - Director’s Cut: Producing High-Quality Instruction with Title II
January 28, 2026 9:00 AM - January 28, 2026 10:30 AM

364004 - SCIENCE LABS FOR ORGANISMS AND ENVIRONMENTS, GRADES 3-5 - PART 4 OF 4
January 29, 2026 9:00 AM - January 29, 2026 4:00 PM

Bring the wonders of the natural world into your classroom with engaging, hands-on science labs! In Part 4 of this four-part series, educators will explore exciting investigations that help students understand organisms, ecosystems, and environmental interactions. Walk away with ready-to-use lab activities and resources for immediate classroom use.

367140 - Diag Days
January 29, 2026 9:00 AM - January 29, 2026 4:00 PM

These days will be for networking with your fellow diagnosticians, participating in training, collaborating as a group to learn from each other and stay up to date on events and changes from TEA.

362960 - ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL ROUNDTABLE
February 04, 2026 9:00 AM - February 04, 2026 10:00 AM

363622 - Secondary Principal Roundtable
February 10, 2026 1:00 PM - February 10, 2026 2:00 PM

361317 - PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
February 11, 2026 9:00 AM - February 11, 2026 12:00 PM

This session covers the requirements of both the LEA and school policy. Attendees will discuss ways to get parent input on the policies as well as different evaluation methods. Even if the policy is already existing, this training can help attendees revise it as needed to meet compliance as well as better serve their families and school(s). Attendees will walk away with sample policies, policy templates, evaluation methods, and knowledge of the requirements outlined in ESSA.

363624 - Secondary Principal Roundtable
March 03, 2026 1:00 PM - March 03, 2026 2:00 PM

362961 - ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL ROUNDTABLE
March 04, 2026 9:00 AM - March 04, 2026 10:00 AM

364007 - 5TH GRADE SCIENCE STAAR REVIEW
March 05, 2026 9:00 AM - March 05, 2026 4:00 PM

The Elementary School Science STAAR Review for Grade 5 is designed to equip teachers with engaging, hands-on activities and best practices that can be immediately implemented in the classroom. This session will focus on historically low-performing yet high-impact TEKS across all four reporting categories. Participants will: ? Develop a 10-day review plan tailored to campus data and student needs. ? Engage in activities from a student’s perspective to identify potential misconceptions. ? Explore strategies for bridging hands-on learning with standardized assessment success. ? Leave with ready-to-use activities for effective review and instruction. Join us for a practical, high-impact session that will help you maximize student success on the STAAR test!

367483 - TCOLE 4064
March 26, 2026 7:00 AM - March 26, 2026 6:00 PM

TCOLE 4064 is a two-day, 20-hour training designed to assist SBLE officers and school districts with compliance of legislative mandates requiring districts employing a peace/resource officer to create a policy requiring officers to complete education and training.

367141 - Diag Days
March 26, 2026 9:00 AM - March 26, 2026 4:00 PM

These days will be for networking with your fellow diagnosticians, participating in training, collaborating as a group to learn from each other and stay up to date on events and changes from TEA.

371511 - REECE ALBERT/CSA MATERIALS HEAVY EQUIPMENT SUMMIT
March 31, 2026 9:00 AM - March 31, 2026 12:00 PM

Students from Region 15 will be provided an opportuntity to connect with Reece Albert and CSA Materials to learn about all aspects of the industry and future employment options.

371571 - EmpowerED: Coping and Calming: "Tools for Tough Moments"
March 31, 2026 11:00 AM - March 31, 2026 12:00 PM

In this session, educators will learn practical techniques to help students manage stress, regulate emotions, and build resilience. Discover simple, effective coping strategies that can be integrated into daily routines to support student well-being and classroom calm.

362962 - ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL ROUNDTABLE
April 01, 2026 9:00 AM - April 01, 2026 10:00 AM

363625 - Secondary Principal Roundtable
April 14, 2026 1:00 PM - April 14, 2026 2:00 PM

367143 - Diag Days
May 01, 2026 9:00 AM - May 01, 2026 4:00 PM

These days will be for networking with your fellow diagnosticians, participating in training, collaborating as a group to learn from each other and stay up to date on events and changes from TEA.

360454 - Federal Programs at the Box Office: What’s Coming in 2026-27?
May 06, 2026 9:00 AM - May 06, 2026 12:00 PM

As the 2025-26 school year wraps up, it’s time to preview what’s coming next! Stay ahead of the script by getting the latest updates on ESSA and ESSER programs. This session will ensure your LEA has everything it needs for a successful sequel in the 2026-27 school year. Don’t miss this sneak peek into the future of federal programs! This session is only offered virtually.

362963 - ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL ROUNDTABLE
May 06, 2026 9:00 AM - May 06, 2026 10:00 AM

361318 - PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
May 07, 2026 9:00 AM - May 07, 2026 12:00 PM

This training helps schools review the data over their PFE documents and program to prepare for next year's PFE Program cycle beginning with the Annual Title I Meeting. Attendees will walk away with a plan for their PFE Program, PFE documents, as well as an agenda for the required Annual Title I Meeting.

363626 - Secondary Principal Roundtable
May 12, 2026 1:00 PM - May 12, 2026 2:00 PM

341197 - ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP - AEL
July 13, 2026 8:30 AM - July 15, 2026 4:30 PM

341200 - TTESS - TEXAS TEACHER EVALUATION AND SUPPORT SYSTEM - T-TESS
July 27, 2026 8:30 AM - July 29, 2026 4:30 PM