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Date: 1/5/2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Nacogdoches ISD - More than one campus
Nacogdoches ISD 5th, 8th, and Biology teachers—power up your review with high-energy strategies, hands-on activities, and targeted practice that tackle STAAR’s trickiest concepts head-on. Walk away with ready-to-use materials and a game plan to boost student confidence and performance before test day. (Nacogdoches ISD Only) Please contact Michele Stokes, mstokes@esc7.net or Stacy Gwartney, sgwartney@esc7.net, to bring this training to your district.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/5/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Alba-Golden ISD - More than one campus
Join us for this 2-hour interactive session, where we will explore two essential building blocks that boost student engagement and learning. Come prepared to be an active participant as we practice activities that facilitate interaction and comprehensible input for emergent bilingual and all students.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
4
Date: 1/5/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Cumberland Academy - Administration
Empower students, especially emergent bilinguals, with intentional collaboration in daily instruction. We’ll practice what effective collaboration looks like and how it directly impacts language growth and academic achievement for all students.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
5
Date: 1/5/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: VAN ISD - VAN INT
Enhance math teaching and learning on your campus with fully customized support from our elementary math specialist. Services include targeted PLC math visits to teach best practices in math pedagogy, and intervention strategies designed to meet the unique needs of your students. Instructional coaching is specific to your campus and can include classroom observations, feedback, co-teach learning opportunities and collaboration to increase teacher efficacy and confidence in math instruction. This session is only for Van ISD. To request this support for your campus, contact: Heather Kleinmann 903-988-6894 hkleinmann@esc7.net
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/5/2026
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Nacogdoches ISD - Administration
Are you ready to take Sheltered Instruction to the next level? Join us for Session 3 as we explore what Content-Based Language Instruction is all about! CBLI is for all educators of emergent bilingual (EB) students, in both ESL and bilingual programs. Between Session 1 and Session 5, we will explore practical ways to develop language through content delivery and by using your students’ primary language and/or English.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
3
Date: 1/5/2026
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Nacogdoches ISD - Fredonia Early Childhood Center
In this interactive one-hour session, participants will explore basic principles of culturally and linguistically sustaining practices and learn practical strategies for building language-rich classrooms that support Emergent Bilingual students. Educators will also receive a brief overview of the components of CBLI and ESL certification expectations, including high-impact concepts and test-ready tips. This session is for Nacogdoches ISD staff only.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
2
Date: 1/6/2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Date: 1/7/2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
A relationship with one caring adult has the power to impact student welfare and success. Bus drivers, teachers, paraprofessionals, counselors, principals, interventionists, and other school staff have a direct and daily influence on positive student outcomes. 'Capturing Kids' Hearts' shows them how to create high-achieving centers of learning by strengthening students' connectedness to others through enhancing healthy bonds with staff and establishing collaborative agreements of acceptable behavior. Participants will learn how to build meaningful, productive relationships with every student and every colleague; how to develop team-building skills and social contracts with students, and how to create a safe, effective environment for learning. ***This is a 2-day training*** Participants are required to attend both days to get credit.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
25
Date: 1/6/2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Van ISD - Van M S
Enhance math teaching and learning on your campus with fully customized support from our elementary math specialist. Services include targeted PLC math visits to teach best practices in math pedagogy, and intervention strategies designed to meet the unique needs of your students. Instructional coaching is specific to your campus and can include classroom observations, feedback, co-teach learning opportunities and collaboration to increase teacher efficacy and confidence in math instruction. This session is only for Van ISD. To request this support for your campus, contact: Heather Kleinmann 903-988-6894 hkleinmann@esc7.net
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
Are you looking for ways to help your students succeed on the TSIA 2.0? Many students strive for success, but we sometimes struggle to find the best strategies to support them. Join us for a session full of resources and actionable steps to help you create a plan that boosts student performance. Together, we can build effective strategies for success!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2026
Start Time: 11:30 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Westwood ISD - Westwood Pri
This professional development session is designed to support educators in effectively aligning upcoming units with the new Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Participants will explore how to leverage TEKS Resource System and district curriculum to create targeted, inquiry-based lesson plans. **This session is only for Westwood ISD. To schedule this session for your district, contact Michele Stokes at mstokes@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/7/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate* Room
In this learning series, districts implementing TEA’s Bluebonnet Learning instructional materials will receive targeted, just-in-time support. Sessions will cover key topics such as unit and lesson internalization, effective lesson preparation through rehearsal, and student work analysis. Join our K-5 Community of Practice where educators with a shared passion for impactful instruction come together to grow their skills. Through regular collaboration, you’ll not only build proficiency in using TEA’s planning protocols to prepare for high-quality lesson delivery but also form lasting professional connections that will enrich your practice for years to come.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/7/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Westwood ISD - Westwood El
This professional development session is designed to support educators in effectively aligning upcoming units with the new Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Participants will explore how to leverage TEKS Resource System and district curriculum to create targeted, inquiry-based lesson plans. **This session is only for Westwood ISD. To schedule this session for your district, contact Michele Stokes at mstokes@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/7/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Ready to bring more focus, flexibility, and fun to your math block? Join us as we dig into the “tasks of the trade” that make Guided Math work! Together, we’ll explore how to plan meaningful small-group lessons, design engaging independent activities, and use quick check-ins to guide instruction. You’ll leave with practical ideas, fresh strategies, and ready-to-use tools to help every student grow in math confidence and understanding.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/8/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Date: 1/9/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
The Lexia LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) suite is a comprehensive professional learning designed to provide early childhood and elementary educators and administrators with deep knowledge to be literacy and language experts in the science of reading. LETRS teaches the skills needed to master the foundational and fundamentals of reading and writing instruction. Must have completed LETRS Volume 1 and days 1 & 2 of Volume 2 training.
Max Participants:
15
Min Participants:
10
Date: 1/8/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Spring semester success starts with strategic planning! This crucial session equips you with the tools and strategies needed to help teachers make the final push toward year-end goals through data-informed decision making. Learn how to seamlessly integrate MTSS principles into your coaching practice, creating systematic approaches to identify students who need additional support and design targeted interventions that work. You'll master the art of using data to prioritize coaching efforts, ensuring maximum impact during the critical spring months. Discover how to guide teachers in creating intervention plans that are both realistic and rigorous, and learn coaching cycle techniques specifically designed to accelerate student progress. Leave with a comprehensive toolkit for spring semester success that includes intervention frameworks, progress monitoring strategies, and coaching conversation guides.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/8/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Every child deserves to see themselves as a mathematician. But how do we offer the right kind of support without breaking their connection to the classroom community? This session invites K through 5 educators to explore how to weave support directly into daily learning so help is given just in time rather than pulling students away. We will look at ways to nurture a resilient Growth Mindset and honor the Whole Child by recognizing moments for immediate and gentle guidance. Come join us and learn how small shifts can make a big impact.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/8/2026
Start Time: 11:45 AM
End Time: 1:45 PM
Location: Longview ISD - Hudson El
This professional development session equips educators to use STAAR data as a powerful tool for planning review. Participants will learn how to analyze benchmark results, align instruction with the 2024 Science TEKS, and design targeted, data-driven review plans. The session emphasizes practical strategies for whole-group gamified review, small-group instruction for areas of need, and provides teachers with actionable approaches to strengthen student performance on the STAAR. *** This session is for Longview ISD - Hudson Pep only. If you are interested in conducting a similar workshop in your district, please contact Michele Stokes at mstokes@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/8/2026
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Aspiring administrators often wonder what it takes to transition from supporting instruction to leading a campus. This collaborative panel brings together experienced instructional coaches and assistant principals to explore the essential components of effective leadership. Participants will gain insight into the overlapping skills of both roles—such as building trust, fostering teacher growth, managing systems, and cultivating a positive school culture—while also examining the unique challenges and responsibilities each position carries. Through real-world experiences and interactive discussion, panelists will share strategies for balancing instructional leadership with operational management, leading with empathy and accountability, and preparing for the next step in administration. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how these two roles work in tandem to support student outcomes and staff development, and how the lessons learned can shape their own leadership journey.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/9/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join a day full of engaging games and instructional activities designed to spiral content and target students' misconceptions all year. We'll dig into specific techniques and resources designed to make a lasting impact on student understanding and build resources you can begin using right away. This isn't just about passing a test – it's about equipping ourselves with the tools to foster meaningful learning experiences for students. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching skills and empower your students for success. See you there!
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/9/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
Equip your students to use the STAAR-approved Desmos calculator as a true problem-solving partner. In this interactive session, you’ll explore how to apply the available tools strategically and efficiently to tackle the types of problems students will encounter on the STAAR assessment. Learn practical techniques that improve accuracy and build student confidence, ensuring they can make the most of Desmos on test day.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/9/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Online Course
SESSION 4: STAAR Tools within TCMPC Join us for a collaborative session to explore tips, tools, and strategies for maximizing your impact within the TCMPC Platform. Together we will discover helpful tools that can support preparing for STAAR.
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/9/2026
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cumberland Academy - Cumberland Academy
Empower your PLC with purposeful planning using the TEKS Resource System. This session is designed for elementary teams ready to move beyond exploration and into action—using TCMPC tools to build aligned, consistent instruction across classrooms. This session is for Cumberland Academy Elementary only. To schedule a similar session, contact Carmen Dowdy at cdowdy@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/12/2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: EcoLand
Hop into the exciting world of EcoLand Teacher Certification, where adventure awaits our Head Start, Pre-K, ECSE, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 teachers! Join us for a “ribbit-ing” experience as we prepare you for the ultimate journey at EcoLand with your students. Our training is not just a requirement; it's a leap into a world of possibilities! During this lively session, you'll become a certified EcoLand expert, learning the ins and outs of the facility, getting the lowdown on enrollment details, and diving into interactive, hands-on activities that align seamlessly with Pre-K Guidelines and TEKS standards. But wait, there's more! Keeping your certification up to date is a breeze – simply join us for an annual visit with your class to maintain your EcoLand guru status. It's not just training; it's a perpetual adventure! Ready to make a splash in the world of education? Jump on board for EcoLand Teacher Certification – where learning and fun go hand-in-hand!
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/12/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Date: 1/12/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Join us for Leadership Communities of Practice (COP) designed to deepen your understanding of key Bluebonnet implementation areas and foster peer-to-peer collaboration. Roundtable 4: Navigating Y2 and Beyond Staying Ahead of the Curve: Discuss strategies for managing year-end and future challenges, ensuring ongoing Bluebonnet success.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/12/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate* Room
In this learning series, districts implementing TEA’s Bluebonnet Learning instructional materials will receive targeted, just-in-time support. Sessions will cover key topics such as unit and lesson internalization, effective lesson preparation through rehearsal, and student work analysis. Join our 6-Alg I Community of Practice where educators with a shared passion for impactful instruction come together to grow their skills. Through regular collaboration, you’ll not only build proficiency in using TEA’s planning protocols to prepare for high-quality lesson delivery but also form lasting professional connections that will enrich your practice for years to come.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/12/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
Enter the TCMPC Dojo, where gifted minds gather and educators transform into curriculum ninjas! In this 6-hour G/T Update, participants will hone the art of questioning through high-impact strategies rooted in the TEKS Resource System. Discover how to craft purposeful, differentiated questions aligned to key understandings, content standards, and performance assessments while weaving in the Depth and Complexity framework to take thinking to the next level. Walk away with a toolkit of ready-to-use strategies, GT-specific questioning techniques, and renewed confidence in your ability to challenge and engage advanced learners. Whether you're a white belt or already wearing black, this dojo has a place for you.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/13/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
In this learning series, districts implementing TEA’s Bluebonnet Learning instructional materials will receive targeted, just-in-time support. Sessions will cover key topics such as unit and lesson internalization, effective lesson preparation through rehearsal, and student work analysis. Join our 3-5 Community of Practice where educators with a shared passion for impactful instruction come together to grow their skills. Through regular collaboration, you’ll not only build proficiency in using TEA’s planning protocols to prepare for high-quality lesson delivery but also form lasting professional connections that will enrich your practice for years to come.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/13/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Curious about how to shift your math instruction from passive learning to active thinking? Join us for an energizing introduction to Peter Liljedahl’s "Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics", now including insights from his newest book with a specific focus on elementary learners. This session bridges theory and practice—showcasing how you can build thinking routines and classroom structures that work for younger learners. Whether you’re new to the Thinking Classroom model or ready to take your first steps, you’ll walk away with concrete strategies, ready-to-use routines, and a fresh perspective on what math instruction can look like. (Second Opportunity) **The first 10 to register will receive the Elementary Task Book for FREE! **
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/13/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Online Webinar
Join us as we network and find out more about the resources District Testing Coordinators can access. We will discuss these resources and how they can make your work more effective. Be ready to learn, talk, and share.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/13/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
Equip your students to use the Desmos calculator as a true problem-solving partner. In this interactive session, you’ll explore how to apply the available tools strategically and efficiently to tackle the types of problems students will encounter on the SAT and ACT assessments. Learn practical techniques that enhance accuracy and foster student confidence, enabling them to maximize the benefits of Desmos on test day.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/13/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
This session is designed as a time for Forensic Science teachers to collaborate and plan for the spring semester. Come prepared to share all your wonderful ideas.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/14/2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Lufkin ISD - Brandon El
Enhance math teaching and learning on your campus with fully customized support from our elementary math specialist. Services include targeted PLC math visits to teach best practices in math pedagogy, and intervention strategies designed to meet the unique needs of your students. Instructional coaching is specific to your campus and can include classroom observations, feedback, co-teach learning opportunities and collaboration to increase teacher efficacy and confidence in math instruction. This session is only for Lufkin ISD. To request this support for your campus, contact: Heather Kleinmann 903-988-6894 hkleinmann@esc7.net
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/14/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar B/Cedar C
In this learning series, districts implementing TEA’s Bluebonnet Learning instructional materials will receive targeted, just-in-time support. Sessions will cover key topics such as unit and lesson internalization, effective lesson preparation through rehearsal, and student work analysis. Join our 6-Alg I Community of Practice where educators with a shared passion for impactful instruction come together to grow their skills. Through regular collaboration, you’ll not only build proficiency in using TEA’s planning protocols to prepare for high-quality lesson delivery but also form lasting professional connections that will enrich your practice for years to come.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/14/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Read It, Think It, Prove It: Strategies for Text Evidence is designed to help teachers guide students in using textual evidence to support their thinking and responses. Participants will explore strategies for close reading, analyzing text, and teaching students how to cite evidence accurately in both oral and written responses. The workshop emphasizes practical, research-based approaches to help all learners strengthen comprehension, critical thinking, and evidence-based writing skills.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/14/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join us for our spring session, which is designed to support IPC teachers in preparing students for success. This session includes hands-on activities aligned to IPC TEKS, opportunities for collaboration, and strategies to deepen student understanding. Connect with colleagues, share ideas, and leave with practical tools to bring learning to life in your classroom. Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate, learn, and grow together!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/14/2026
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Are you interested in challenging yourself and your students to master language in your classroom? Then join us for practical solutions you can use in your classroom as soon as you leave! We will look at the 5 W's (Who, What, When, Where, Why) of Academic Vocabulary and collaborate on best practices for implementation. All participants will also be registered for the partner session #382278 - "Unleashing the Hero in Every Newcomer" in the morning.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
4
Date: 1/15/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Ready to turn passive students into active participants in your science classroom? In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore powerful student discourse strategies—including QSSSA (Question, Signal, Stem, Share, Assess)—that get kids talking, thinking, and engaging deeply with science content. You'll learn how to embed these tools into your investigations, vocabulary work, and data analysis. Walk away with ready-to-use sentence stems, talk routines, and student practice tools that support every learner. Let’s make scientific thinking audible!
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/15/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Innovate* Room
Elevate Your Learning: A Journey Through Multiplication and Division Math Progressions Ready to see math through a whole new lens? Join us for a transformative session designed to deepen your understanding of multiplication and division through their learning progressions. Each part of this four-part adventure will inspect math progressions that help students (and teachers!) connect the dots from year to year. This isn't just your standard PD—it's a journey through how kids really build their math brains over time.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/16/2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Lufkin ISD - Brandon El
Enhance math teaching and learning on your campus with fully customized support from our elementary math specialist. Services include targeted PLC math visits to teach best practices in math pedagogy, and intervention strategies designed to meet the unique needs of your students. Instructional coaching is specific to your campus and can include classroom observations, feedback, co-teach learning opportunities and collaboration to increase teacher efficacy and confidence in math instruction. This session is only for Lufkin ISD. To request this support for your campus, contact: Heather Kleinmann 903-988-6894 hkleinmann@esc7.net
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/16/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Van ISD - Van M S
This professional development session is designed to support educators in effectively aligning upcoming units with the new Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and STAAR changes for the 2026 testing cycle. Participants will explore how to leverage the TEKS, TCMPC, and district curriculum to create targeted, inquiry-based lesson plans that build student critical thinking skills. **This session is only for Van ISD. To schedule this session for your district, contact Michele Stokes at mstokes@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/16/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
AI has the potential to transform how we use data to meet individual student needs—but only with thoughtful implementation. This session will focus on how AI can support personalized learning through formative assessment, real-time feedback, and adaptive instructional tools. Campus and district leaders will explore how AI-driven insights can align with MTSS frameworks and enhance student support systems. Through interactive sandbox simulations and protocol development, participants will walk away with practical ideas for using AI to make data more actionable and instruction more responsive. *Guest Speaker - Stacey Pearson*
Max Participants:
85
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/16/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
Equip your students to use the STAAR-approved Desmos calculator as a true problem-solving partner. In this interactive session, you’ll explore how to apply the available tools strategically and efficiently to tackle the types of problems students will encounter on the STAAR assessment. Learn practical techniques that improve accuracy and build student confidence, ensuring they can make the most of Desmos on test day.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/20/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Unlock the power of writing to enhance scientific understanding in your elementary classroom! Do you want to integrate writing as a key tool in teaching science? Join us as we delve into the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards for scientific and engineering practices via interactive activities, model lessons, and hands-on practice. You'll gain practical tools to help students analyze data, evaluate designs, and articulate their scientific reasoning effectively. Join us to enhance your teaching and empower your students to become skilled communicators and critical thinkers in science!
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/20/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
AI is more than just a buzzword—it’s a game-changer in education. But how can you move beyond curiosity and start using AI to enhance teaching and learning? In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore practical strategies to maximize AI in the classroom, from streamlining lesson planning and assessments to fostering creativity and engagement. You’ll discover time-saving tools and ways to personalize learning for every student. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your approach, this session will give you the confidence to integrate AI effectively and efficiently. Key Takeaways: - Discover AI tools that simplify lesson planning, assessment, and feedback - Explore ways to personalize learning and differentiate instruction using AI - Learn strategies to foster student engagement and creativity with AI-powered resources - Walk away with ready-to-use ideas and resources to implement immediately
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/20/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Equip your students with the skills they need to confidently respond to text-based prompts in this professional development workshop tailored for writing instructors. Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, you’ll gain tools to support students in critically engaging with texts and writing clear, well-structured analyses. Short and extended constructed response items have brought attention to this instructional best practice, and we are here to help you! Hear about successful strategies used in the classroom from Region 7 teacher Stacy Shellhorse. Join us as we look at constructed responses and how we can connect thinking to writing responses. This is DAY 1 of a 2-day session on writing SCRs and ECRs.
Max Participants:
90
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/20/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Transform your STAAR preparation approach! This dynamic six-hour workshop empowers instructional coaches and teachers to leverage district benchmark data and TCMPC resources to create targeted, effective review plans. Through collaborative data analysis and hands-on resource exploration, participants will build differentiated review calendars ready for immediate classroom use. Walk away with actionable strategies informed by TCMPC resources matched to your students' needs, and a concrete plan to maximize STAAR success.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/20/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar Room B
Date: 1/20/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar Room C
Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help educators effectively use NWEA MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) data to support student achievement and align with the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) framework. This session will empower participants to interpret MAP data in meaningful ways that inform instruction and contribute to professional growth. We’ll also explore the power of the Science of Reading and MAP Reading Fluency, and how these tools can be harnessed to expand opportunities for student success. Morning Session (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM): Gain a comprehensive overview of NWEA MAP, including how to interpret MAP reports, understand RIT scores, and align them with STAAR performance. Learn how to use this data to inform and enhance instructional practices. Afternoon Session (1:00 PM – 3:30 PM): Dive into your district’s data during a collaborative work session. Experts from the Region 7 TIA Team, NWEA MAP, and DMAC will be on hand to provide personalized support and answer questions.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/20/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Assessment shouldn’t just be about points and percentages—it should drive learning forward. In this session, you’ll learn how to check for understanding in ways that inform your teaching and help students grow. Walk away with simple tools for gathering real-time feedback, adjusting instruction on the fly, and turning assessment into a partnership with your students. Less grading, more growing—that’s the goal. ***This session is part of the "Foundations of Secondary Math Instruction" workshop series. Each session is designed to be a stand-alone, but we encourage participants to join the others to build a complete toolkit.***
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/20/2026
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
January Meeting: Join us every third Tuesday of the month from 4:00-5:00 PM for a quick but powerful hour of collaboration, updates, and support. We’ll tackle STAAR strategies, clarify content, answer your burning questions, and share what’s working in classrooms across the region. Whether you need help or just want to listen in, this is your space to connect and grow with other science educators.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/21/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Extended Constructed Responses (ECR) have taken center stage in the minds of RLA teachers and leaders across the state of Texas. Educators need time to analyze and understand ECR expectations and translate them into instructional practices. This session will provide teachers with the latest information regarding ECR and a lesson cycle model using best instructional practices to teach students to be successful in their constructed responses. Each stage of the creation of an Extended Constructed Response will be modeled with lesson activities and exemplars. Educators will leave this session with skills and tools to immediately take back to teach Extended Constructed Responses in their classrooms. Experience a modeling session with successful strategies used in the classroom from Region 7 teacher Stacy Shellhorse. Join us as we look at constructed responses and how we can connect thinking to writing responses. This is DAY 2 of a 2-day session on writing SCRs and ECRs.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/21/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Universal Intervention (Tier 1) takes place in the general education classroom, providing all students with the support they need to engage with grade-level content. Core instructional strategies, such as explicit instruction, scaffolding, and differentiation, address the academic needs of approximately 80% of the student population. For those requiring additional support beyond the standard instruction, a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework is used to identify, design, and implement targeted interventions aimed at closing skill gaps. Join us as we dive into the purpose and power of MTSS using TIER (Tiered Interventions Using Evidence-Based Research) materials and resources. We will focus on how it drives academic success for every student.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
10
Date: 1/21/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Is fact fluency a frustration? In this energetic session, we’ll explore the difference between memorization and mastery and dig into research-backed strategies for developing true fluency in multiplication and division. Say goodbye to flashcard fatigue and hello to meaningful practice, number flexibility, and confident problem solvers. Warning: May cause unexpected joy in teaching basic facts!
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/21/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join us for our spring session designed to support Chemistry teachers in preparing students for success. We’ll evaluate last spring’s results to identify areas we need to change. This session includes hands-on activities aligned with Chemistry TEKS and opportunities for collaboration. Connect with colleagues, share ideas, and leave with practical tools to bring learning to life in your classroom. Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate, learn, and grow together!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/22/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
This workshop is designed for educators to enhance their knowledge and skills in using Google tools in the classroom. Participants will learn how to effectively integrate Google Suite for Education, including Google Classroom, Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Meet into their teaching practices. This hands-on session will cover best practices for creating, organizing, and sharing digital resources, as well as tips for managing and engaging students in a virtual learning environment. This workshop is ideal for teachers of all levels of experience and subject areas looking to improve their use of technology in education.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
381556 - TEKS RS Users' Meeting 2026 Blueprint to Brilliance: Building Instructional Impact Together
Date: 1/22/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
We invite all TCMPC users to our 5th annual meeting to network, share best practices and discuss new features. Moreover, special guest speakers will present their best practices for implementing TCMPC. Join us for this great event!
Max Participants:
105
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/23/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
In this session, we will dive deeply into a set of best practices supported by research that should be present in RLA classrooms, regardless of instructional materials.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/23/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
In this session, educators will explore how to use the TCMPC ECR Prompt Annotation and Writing Guide to support consistent, effective instruction in Extended Constructed Responses. Participants will examine a streamlined four-step process that promotes clarity and alignment across grade levels, with a focus on practical classroom application using TCMPC tools and resources.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/23/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
The Region 7 Spanish Spelling Bee is a competition where students in grades 4-8, spell challenging Spanish words in a bee-style format, testing their knowledge of Spanish vocabulary and orthography. Each district may bring its top 3 Spanish spellers and at least one (or more) district or campus staff chaperones. All students will compete in the same group (grades 4 through 8) with words from the same spelling list. The competition is entirely in Spanish, requiring students to spell words with correct accents and diacritical marks. The top 5 spellers will have the opportunity to advance to the state Spanish Spelling Bee, which will take place in El Paso, Texas, in June 2026.
Max Participants:
120
Min Participants:
10
Date: 1/23/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Cedar Room C
Region 7 ESC invites district leaders to the kickoff of the Strengthening Early Education through Data (SEED) Grant. This session will highlight how the grant supports PK–2 teachers through coaching, job-embedded professional development, and ECDS submission support. Leaders will also learn about tools to strengthen family engagement by making assessment data clear and actionable. Together, we’ll explore how SEED will build teacher confidence, improve instruction, and foster stronger outcomes for students and families.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/23/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Have you ever looked in your cabinet to find a set of colorful rods but weren’t quite sure what to do with them? If so, this session is for you! Join us as we explore the magic of Cuisenaire Rods which are a powerful, hands-on math tool that can support learning across all elementary grade levels. From modeling all operations and exploring money to deepening understanding of fractions (and so much more!), you’ll discover creative and meaningful ways to bring math to life in your classroom. Come ready to play, explore, and add new ideas to your math manipulative toolbox!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/27/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar Room A*
Session #4 - STAAR Review Focus These strategic planning cohorts are designed to deepen teachers' understanding of RLA content, instructional planning with TEKS RS, and instructional delivery in collaboration with other RLA teachers from across the region. Each session will include learning regarding challenging RLA learning goals and a grade span model lesson to use in the classroom (K-5, 6-12). Teachers will also receive just-in-time PD/support for hot topics and areas of need such as short constructed response, extended constructed response, cross-curricular connections, and addressing the new item types.
Max Participants:
125
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/27/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join us for our last session designed to support 8th-grade science teachers in preparing students for success. We’ll evaluate last spring’s results to identify where we are, where we need to be, and how we’ll get there. This session includes hands-on activities aligned to the Organisms & Environments TEKS, opportunities for collaboration, and STAAR-aligned strategies to deepen student understanding. Connect with colleagues, share ideas, and leave with practical tools to bring learning to life in your classroom. Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate, learn, and grow together!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/27/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Are you ready to take Sheltered Instruction to the next level? Join us as we explore what Content-Based Language Instruction is all about! CBLI is for all educators of emergent bilingual (EB) students, in both ESL and bilingual programs. We will explore practical ways to develop language through content delivery and by using your students’ primary language and/or English.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
8
Date: 1/27/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Are you looking to improve your system? This workshop, developed by the state TIER (Tiered Interventions Using Evidence-Based Research) network, emphasizes the essentials of a data-driven Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). In Part 1 of this three-part series, we will focus on the key components necessary for successful MTSS implementation, including your instructional and assessment plans. You will explore best practices supported by high-quality research proven to impact student outcomes positively.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
10
Date: 1/27/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Turn STAAR prep into powerful practice! This session transforms routine test preparation into meaningful, high-impact practice that keeps students engaged and motivated. Explore ready-to-use strategies and rigorous, STAAR-aligned tasks that mirror the test’s demands while building stamina and accuracy. Leave with practical tools, targeted practice, and confidence-building approaches to ensure every student walks into test day prepared, practiced, and ready to shine.
Max Participants:
55
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/27/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
Have you ever opened a cabinet, spotted a set of fraction manipulatives such as fraction bars and circles, and wondered how to make the most of them? This session is for you! Join us as we explore the power of Fraction Tools that are categorized as hands-on manipulatives that bring fractions to life for students in grades 1–5. Together, we’ll investigate how these tools can support learning from basic partitioning all the way to operations with fractions. Come ready to play, explore, and expand your math manipulative toolbox with fresh, classroom-ready ideas!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/28/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join us in our STEM Integration Series Part 1 focused on using MicroBits and Block Coding in the science classroom.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/28/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
In Grades 3–5, many students struggle on the Math STAAR not because they lack effort, but because they hold on to deep-rooted misconceptions. This session focuses on uncovering and addressing those misunderstandings tied to high-priority TEKS. Educators will analyze common error patterns in STAAR items, explore concrete-to-representational-to-abstract (CRA) strategies, and discover how to turn misconceptions into moments of clarity and connection.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/29/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Come join our 2025-2026 Grade 3-5 cohort of science teachers! We will explore engaging hands-on activities aligned to Grades 3-5 TEKS while also preparing students for the Texas Elementary Science STAAR. Teachers will investigate key concepts and plan for delivering lessons in their classrooms. The session includes opportunities for collaboration, make-and-takes, and STAAR-aligned questioning strategies to deepen understanding. This workshop blends collaboration, hands-on learning, make-and-take activities, and STAAR preparation, ensuring teachers are equipped with practical tools for engaging their students in learning.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/29/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
This foundational workshop introduces educational leaders, instructional coaches, and teachers to the essential concepts, capabilities, and considerations of artificial intelligence in education. Participants will move beyond AI myths and headlines to develop a practical understanding of how AI systems work, what they can and cannot do, and how to evaluate AI tools critically. Through hands-on exploration, collaborative discussion, and real-world scenarios, participants will build the confidence and knowledge base needed to make informed decisions about AI integration in their educational contexts. By the end of this session, participants will understand key AI terminology, have direct experience with common AI tools, and be prepared to engage in thoughtful conversations about AI's role in teaching and learning.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/29/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Turn STAAR prep into powerful practice! This session transforms routine test preparation into meaningful, high-impact practice that keeps students engaged and motivated. Explore ready-to-use strategies and rigorous, STAAR-aligned tasks that mirror the test’s demands while building stamina and accuracy. Leave with practical tools, targeted practice, and confidence-building approaches to ensure every student walks into test day prepared, practiced, and ready to shine.
Max Participants:
55
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/29/2026
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Online Course
What does it take to grow as a leader and prepare for the next step in administration? This collaborative panel brings together an elementary principal and a middle school principal to share their leadership journeys through the lens of the Effective Schools Framework (ESF), Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS), and Texas Principal Standards. Participants will gain practical insight into how principals apply the ESF levers to strengthen instruction, build a culture of high expectations, and create systems that sustain student success. Panelists will also reflect on how T-PESS and the Principal Standards guide their professional growth, decision-making, and impact on teaching and learning. Through open discussion and real-world examples, aspiring administrators will explore the common challenges and opportunities across grade levels, identify transferable leadership practices, and learn how to leverage these tools to shape their own leadership pathway.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/30/2026
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cumberland Academy - Cumberland Academy
Empower your PLC with purposeful planning using the TEKS Resource System. This session is designed for elementary teams ready to move beyond exploration and into action—using TCMPC tools to build aligned, consistent instruction across classrooms. This session is for Cumberland Academy Elementary only. To schedule a similar session, contact Carmen Dowdy at cdowdy@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/2/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Fast, fun, and full of math! Get your classroom buzzing with quick routines that build thinking power and increase student discourse in minutes.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/2/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Turn STAAR prep into powerful practice! This session transforms routine test preparation into meaningful, high-impact practice that keeps students engaged and motivated. Explore ready-to-use strategies and rigorous, STAAR-aligned tasks that mirror the test’s demands while building stamina and accuracy. Leave with practical tools, targeted practice, and confidence-building approaches to ensure every student walks into test day prepared, practiced, and ready to shine.
Max Participants:
55
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/3/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Join us as we explore the updated English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs) that will take effect in 2026. Allison Hand of Seidlitz Education will guide participants to work through strategies for implementation across grade levels and contents. Participants will leave with the new, updated ELPS Flip Book!
Max Participants:
120
Min Participants:
52
Date: 2/3/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Turn STAAR prep into powerful practice! This session transforms routine test preparation into meaningful, high-impact practice that keeps students engaged and motivated. Explore ready-to-use strategies and rigorous, STAAR-aligned tasks that mirror the test’s demands while building stamina and accuracy. Leave with practical tools, targeted practice, and confidence-building approaches to ensure every student walks into test day prepared, practiced, and ready to shine.
Max Participants:
55
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/4/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Preparing students for an AI-powered world means going beyond using tools—it means teaching them how AI works, where it falls short, and how to engage with it responsibly. This session will help leaders define key AI competencies for students, including critical thinking, prompt engineering, and recognizing bias in AI outputs. Participants will explore strategies for integrating AI literacy into existing curricula and brainstorm project-based learning ideas that make these skills relevant and engaging. We’ll also begin mapping out how AI literacy can fit across grade levels and content areas.
Max Participants:
85
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/4/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Elevate Your Learning: A Journey Through the Progression of Fractions: Ready to see math through a whole new lens? Join us for a transformative series designed to deepen your understanding of fractions through a learning progression. Each part of this four-part adventure will inspect math progressions that help students (and teachers!) connect the dots from year to year. This isn't just your standard PD—it's a journey through how kids really build their math brains over time.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/5/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Cap off your transformational learning journey with this energizing final session designed to consolidate your growth and chart your path forward. Come together with fellow instructional coaches to celebrate the successes you've achieved, tackle persistent challenges through collaborative problem-solving, and create personalized action plans for continuous improvement. This session combines the power of peer networking with structured reflection, giving you the opportunity to share breakthrough moments, learn from colleagues' experiences, and refine your coaching practice based on real-world application. You'll leave feeling renewed, connected to a supportive professional community, and equipped with a clear roadmap for ongoing excellence in your vital role as an instructional coach.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/5/2026
Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Join our 25-26 MTSS Cohort, focused specifically on Response to Intervention (RTI) for academic success. This interactive leadership workshop series will cover essential components of the Multi-Tiered System of Support, including data-driven decision-making, tiered interventions, and progress monitoring for academics. Participants will engage in discussions to develop effective strategies for identifying student needs and implementing targeted interventions. Using TIER (TIERed Interventions Using Evidence-Based Research) materials and resources, you will gain knowledge of applicable practices to build or enhance your MTSS system. The goal throughout this course will be to customize a manual specific to your district and/or campus. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email and professional development records.
Max Participants:
295
Min Participants:
10
Date: 2/9/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate* Room
This session will explore key instructional strategies identified by the Local Education Agency (LEA) in collaboration with Bluebonnet Learning. Participants will collaborate with others who implemented Bluebonnet Learning to share what worked for their LEA.
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/9/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join us for our last cohort session designed to support 7th-grade science teachers. We’ll evaluate last spring’s STAAR results to identify where we are, where we need to be, and how we’ll get there. This session includes hands-on activities aligned to the Organisms & Environments TEKS, opportunities for collaboration, and STAAR-aligned strategies to deepen student understanding. Connect with colleagues, share ideas, and leave with practical tools to bring learning to life in your classroom. Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate, learn, and grow together!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/9/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Tyler ISD - Birdwell Elementary
Big changes are coming! Beginning in 2026-27, Texas educators will implement brand-new English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS). Join us for this interactive session to unpack what’s new, what’s familiar, and what it all means for your classroom. We’ll break down each standard, compare them to the current ELPS, and explore practical, ready-to-use examples for every content area. Walk away with a clear understanding and a toolkit of strategies to support your emergent bilingual students confidently from day one. Don’t miss this chance to get ahead of the curve and elevate your language instruction!
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
8
Date: 2/9/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Tyler ISD - Tyler ISD Early College H S
Big changes are coming! Beginning in 2026-27, Texas educators will implement brand-new English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS). Join us for this interactive session to unpack what’s new, what’s familiar, and what it all means for your classroom. We’ll break down each standard, compare them to the current ELPS, and explore practical, ready-to-use examples for every content area. Walk away with a clear understanding and a toolkit of strategies to support your emergent bilingual students confidently from day one. Don’t miss this chance to get ahead of the curve and elevate your language instruction!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
8
Date: 2/9/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Tyler ISD - Tyler Legacy High School
Big changes are coming! Beginning in 2026-27, Texas educators will implement brand-new English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS). Join us for this interactive session to unpack what’s new, what’s familiar, and what it all means for your classroom. We’ll break down each standard, compare them to the current ELPS, and explore practical, ready-to-use examples for every content area. Walk away with a clear understanding and a toolkit of strategies to support your emergent bilingual students confidently from day one. Don’t miss this chance to get ahead of the curve and elevate your language instruction!
Max Participants:
140
Min Participants:
22
Date: 2/10/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join us for our last cohort session. This session includes hands-on activities aligned to the Organisms & Environments TEKS, opportunities for collaboration, and STAAR-aligned strategies to deepen student understanding. Connect with colleagues, share ideas, and leave with practical tools to bring learning to life in your classroom. Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate, learn, and grow together!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/10/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
This session will explore key instructional strategies identified by the Local Education Agency (LEA) in collaboration with Bluebonnet Learning. Participants will collaborate with others who implemented Bluebonnet Learning to share what worked for their LEA.
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/10/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
Transform your STAAR preparation approach! This dynamic six-hour workshop empowers instructional coaches and teachers to leverage district benchmark data and TCMPC resources to create targeted, effective review plans. Through collaborative data analysis and hands-on resource exploration, participants will build differentiated review calendars ready for immediate classroom use. Walk away with actionable strategies informed by TCMPC resources matched to your students' needs, and a concrete plan to maximize STAAR success.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/10/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
In Part 2 of our transformative MTSS leadership series, we will focus on enhancing the effectiveness of the Problem-Solving Team. This workshop, developed by the state TIER (Tiered Interventions Using Evidence-Based Research), explores the framework, utilization, professional development, and other collaborative techniques crucial to the MTSS work. This session is for education leaders and team members looking to refine their collaborative problem-solving skills to better support all students. This is a virtual-only workshop. A Zoom link will be sent upon completion of registration.
Max Participants:
298
Min Participants:
10
Date: 2/10/2026
Start Time: 11:30 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Westwood ISD - Westwood Pri
This professional development session is designed to support educators in effectively aligning upcoming units with the new Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Participants will explore how to leverage TEKS Resource System and district curriculum to create targeted, inquiry-based lesson plans. **This session is only for Westwood ISD. To schedule this session for your district, contact Michele Stokes at mstokes@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/11/2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Huntington ISD - Administration
Are you ready to take Sheltered Instruction to the next level? Join us as we explore what Content-Based Language Instruction is all about! CBLI is for all educators of emergent bilingual (EB) students, in both ESL and bilingual programs. We will explore practical ways to develop language through content delivery and by using your students’ primary language and/or English. This workshop is open to all districts, but being hosted by Huntington ISD.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
8
Date: 2/11/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join us for our spring session designed to support biology teachers in preparing students for success. We’ll evaluate last spring’s results to identify where we are, where we need to be, and how we’ll get there. This session includes hands-on activities aligned to Biology TEKS, opportunities for collaboration, and STAAR-aligned strategies to deepen student understanding. Connect with colleagues, share ideas, and leave with practical tools to bring learning to life in your classroom. Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate, learn, and grow together!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/11/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Westwood ISD - Westwood El
This professional development session is designed to support educators in effectively aligning upcoming units with the new Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Participants will explore how to leverage TEKS Resource System and district curriculum to create targeted, inquiry-based lesson plans. **This session is only for Westwood ISD. To schedule this session for your district, contact Michele Stokes at mstokes@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/12/2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Huntington ISD - Administration
Are you ready to take Sheltered Instruction to the next level? Join us as we explore what Content-Based Language Instruction is all about! CBLI is for all educators of emergent bilingual (EB) students, in both ESL and bilingual programs. We will explore practical ways to develop language through content delivery and by using your students’ primary language and/or English. This workshop is open to all districts, but being hosted by Huntington ISD.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
8
Date: 2/12/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join us for our last session designed to support middle school science teachers working in small districts who teach multiple grade levels. We’ll evaluate last spring’s results to identify where we are, where we need to be, and how we’ll get there. This session includes hands-on activities aligned to the Organisms & Environments TEKS, opportunities for collaboration, and STAAR-aligned strategies to deepen student understanding. Connect with colleagues, share ideas, and leave with practical tools to bring learning to life in your classroom. Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate, learn, and grow together!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/12/2026
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Ready to elevate your mindset and reach new heights in your program leadership? Join our one-hour monthly Zooms to stay informed and ahead of monthly tasks with our expert support! The EB Leader Line is your trailhead to timely updates, fresh insights, and space to ask the questions that matter most. Whether you're navigating rocky terrain or enjoying a smooth stretch, these sessions are here to guide your climb and keep your program on course. Join other leaders of Title III and/or bilingual/ESL programs, and campus administrators. Bring your questions, lace up your boots, and let’s summit success—together.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
2
Date: 2/12/2026
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Preparing students for success after graduation requires intentional leadership and a clear vision for college and career readiness. This collaborative panel features a high school principal and a CTE director who will share how their roles intersect to create pathways that prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. Framed through the Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS) and the Texas Principal Standards, the discussion will highlight how leaders cultivate strong partnerships, align curriculum and instruction with industry expectations, and design systems that support equitable opportunities for all students. Panelists will share practical strategies, lessons learned, and the leadership practices that drive meaningful results for students’ postsecondary success. Aspiring administrators will gain insight into how to: Apply the Principal Standards to strengthen leadership capacity in college and career readiness initiatives. Leverage T-PESS to reflect on and refine leadership practices. Collaborate across roles to build programs that prepare students for life beyond high school. Navigate the balance between instructional leadership, operational demands, and visionary planning.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/13/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Are your students’ essays missing that wow factor? Are student essays missing the answer? It all starts with a knockout thesis statement — the heartbeat of any strong argument! Join us for a hands-on, fast-paced professional learning workshop designed to help you guide students from vague ideas to bold, clear, and arguable claims. Together, we’ll break down what makes a thesis effective and explore classroom-tested strategies that make thesis writing engaging, accessible, and doable for all learners. By the end, you’ll walk away with ready-to-use classroom activities, a teacher toolkit, and renewed confidence in helping students craft thesis statements that give their writing purpose, direction, and punch.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/13/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Innovate* Room
Re-calling all K–5 educators who have attended a Math Academy! Join us as we rewind through the best of the TEA Mathematics Achievement Academies. From FRACTIONS to FLUENCY we’ll highlight impactful REVIEW strategies to highlight content and push toward mastery. We will share classroom remixes, and troubleshoot how to turn theory into action. Whether you’re teaching Kindergarten or Grade 5, come ready to reflect, refine, and reignite your instructional groove!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/13/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Online Course
SESSION 5: Working with the Calendar Tool and Planning for Next Year Join us for a collaborative session to explore tips, tools, and strategies for maximizing your impact within the TCMPC Platform. Together we will discover how you can utlize the calendar tool to work ahead for planning next school year.
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/13/2026
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Nacogdoches ISD - Administration
Are you ready to take Sheltered Instruction to the next level? Join us for Session 4 as we explore what Content-Based Language Instruction is all about! CBLI is for all educators of emergent bilingual (EB) students, in both ESL and bilingual programs. Between Session 1 and Session 5, we will explore practical ways to develop language through content delivery and by using your students’ primary language and/or English.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
3
Date: 2/17/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
The Language of Learning: Growing Academic Vocabulary in Elementary helps teachers discover fun, practical ways to teach important words that students need for reading, writing, and talking about ideas. You’ll learn strategies to make new words stick, connect them to what students already know, and help kids use them with confidence in all subjects.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/17/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Workshop series day 4 of 4: 8th Grade Social Studies U is a year-long 4-day opportunity to work with other 8th-grade teachers. Teachers will work in groups to review content, examine the TEKS, and develop units. The day will be fast-paced and teacher-centered. Most of the day will be spent planning, collaborating, and working with others. Day 4 units include Sectionalism, Civil War, and STAAR Review planning.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/17/2026
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
February Meeting: Join us every third Tuesday of the month from 4:00-5:00 PM for a quick but powerful hour of collaboration, updates, and support. We’ll tackle STAAR strategies, clarify content, answer your burning questions, and share what’s working in classrooms across the region. Whether you need help or just want to listen in, this is your space to connect and grow with other science educators.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/18/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Spring PLC Meeting Agenda: Successes and struggles TCEA/FETC recap AI/EdTech updates
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/20/2026
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cumberland Academy - Cumberland Academy
Empower your PLC with purposeful planning using the TEKS Resource System. This session is designed for elementary teams ready to move beyond exploration and into action—using TCMPC tools to build aligned, consistent instruction across classrooms. This session is for Cumberland Academy Elementary only. To schedule a similar session, contact Carmen Dowdy at cdowdy@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/24/2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Jacksonville ISD - Jacksonville H S
This workshop is designed to equip students with effective strategies and resources to prepare them for success on the SAT. Hosted at districts and guided by Region 7, students will explore best practices for SAT preparation, including subject-specific guidance and test-taking strategies. The workshop will take place during school hours to accommodate student and educator schedules and will ensure direct application of strategies in real-time. This interactive session is also an ideal time for Math and Reading Language Arts teachers to enhance their ability to support student readiness for the SAT as content facilitators during the session. This session utilizes the Doorway to College Foundation SAT materials for students. Ordering and purchasing materials are the responsibility of the district. To purchase these materials for your students, contact Mary Brown at mary@doorwaytocollege.org. The cost of the materials is $42.00 per student.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/24/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Come explore how to blend gifted and talented (G/T) strategies with science instruction, using the book The Wild Robot as a creative framework. Participants will explore themes from the movie, such as robotics, ecosystems, and adaptation, while designing inquiry-based science lessons that challenge and engage G/T students. Learn to integrate critical thinking and creative problem-solving into lessons while creating cross-curricular connections between literacy and science through the lenses of technology and innovation. Get ready to integrate, differentiate, and explore!
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/24/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Join us for "Transforming your MTSS System Part 3: Strengthening your Plan," an engaging and interactive workshop designed to enhance your Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) implementation. In this session, participants will delve into effective strategies for refining and fortifying their MTSS plans. We will explore best practices for data-driven decision-making, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and ensuring the sustainability of support systems. Attendees will leave with actionable insights and tools to optimize their MTSS frameworks, ultimately leading to improved student outcomes. Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen your approach and drive meaningful change in your educational setting! This is a virtual-only workshop. Once registration is complete, a Zoom link will be sent to your email.
Max Participants:
298
Min Participants:
10
Date: 2/25/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join us as we combine the excitement of superhero literature with elementary science concepts to engage students in critical thinking, problem-solving, and hands-on STEM learning. Participants will explore how to use superhero stories as a creative entry point to teach elementary science topics such as forces, energy, magnetism, and materials. Through a variety of interactive activities, teachers will design lessons that inspire students to explore the science behind superpowers.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/25/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Are you data-rich but decision-poor? Join us as we explore how to effectively navigate the MTSS process to improve student outcomes. We'll focus on using data to problem-solve, make informed decisions, and interpret data effectively. Using the TIER (Tiered Interventions Using Evidence-Based Research) materials and resources, attendees will learn strategies for implementing targeted and intensive support tailored to meet the diverse needs of students. Zoom link provided at registration.
Max Participants:
298
Min Participants:
10
Date: 2/25/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Continue your school year with intentional, timely planning in this dynamic, teacher-driven cohort! Centered around just-in-time strategies, this session offers space to collaboratively unpack upcoming math concepts, share practical ideas, and build meaningful connections with fellow educators. Grounded in Texas standards and curriculum agnostic, this planning-focused experience empowers teachers to meet students where they are—right when they need it. Let's kick-off a great year by sharing ideas around fluency plans for your classroom, school, or district! This cohort will meet several times during the year but attendance at each cohort is not required. Come meet with your math specialists and find your planning groove!
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/26/2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Jacksonville ISD - Jacksonville H S
This workshop is designed to equip students with effective strategies and resources to prepare them for success on the SAT. Hosted at districts and guided by Region 7, students will explore best practices for SAT preparation, including subject-specific guidance and test-taking strategies. The workshop will take place during school hours to accommodate student and educator schedules and will ensure direct application of strategies in real-time. This interactive session is also an ideal time for Math and Reading Language Arts teachers to enhance their ability to support student readiness for the SAT as content facilitators during the session. This session utilizes the Doorway to College Foundation SAT materials for students. Ordering and purchasing materials are the responsibility of the district. To purchase these materials for your students, contact Mary Brown at mary@doorwaytocollege.org. The cost of the materials is $42.00 per student.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/26/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Come explore how to unlock the power of data in your elementary classroom with this dynamic, hands-on workshop that bridges math and science! Participants will dive into the TEKS for data analysis, exploring how to guide students in collecting, organizing, displaying, and interpreting data using various graphs. Through collaborative activities, teachers will experience model lessons, engage in science experiments that generate real-world data, and develop mini-lessons that integrate both subjects. Educators will leave with practical strategies to empower students to be data detectives, solve problems, and identify patterns across the curriculum. This workshop is ideal for K-5 educators looking to enhance their math and science teaching through meaningful cross-curricular connections.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/26/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Join us in our STEM Integration Series Part 2 focused on using block coding in Trinket with science investigations.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/26/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Learn how to turn students’ home languages into powerful tools for learning! This session offers practical ways to help students use what they know in one language to strengthen understanding in another through discussion, collaboration, and intentional bridging. Perfect for any bilingual, dual language, or ESL classroom—celebrating students’ identities while boosting academic success across languages.
Max Participants:
85
Min Participants:
9
Date: 2/26/2026
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Strong instructional leadership is at the heart of student success, and aspiring administrators must be equipped to lead with clarity, vision, and impact. This collaborative panel features a curriculum director and an assistant superintendent of instruction who will share how their leadership roles shape teaching and learning through high-leverage instructional practices. The discussion will highlight the intentional use of High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM), lesson internalization, and research-based instructional strategies as drivers of improved outcomes for both teachers and students. Panelists will share practical experiences, challenges, and successes in building systems that support teacher growth, foster alignment, and ensure instructional excellence across classrooms. Aspiring administrators will leave with a deeper understanding of how to: Lead the implementation of HQIM to ensure equity and rigor in instruction. Support teachers in lesson internalization to drive purposeful planning and delivery. Leverage research-based practices to improve student engagement and achievement. Build and sustain systems of support that elevate teaching and learning at scale.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/2/2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Van ISD - Van M S
This professional development session equips educators to use STAAR data as a powerful tool for planning review. Participants will learn how to analyze benchmark results, align instruction with the 2024 Science TEKS, and design targeted, data-driven review plans. The session emphasizes practical strategies for whole-group gamified review, small-group instruction for areas of need, and provides teachers with actionable approaches to strengthen student performance on the STAAR. *** This session is for Van ISD only. If you are interested in conducting a similar workshop in your district, please contact Michele Stokes at mstokes@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/2/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Aspen Room
In this learning series, districts implementing TEA’s Bluebonnet Learning instructional materials will receive targeted, just-in-time support. Sessions will cover key topics such as unit and lesson internalization, effective lesson preparation through rehearsal, and student work analysis. Join our 6-Alg I Community of Practice where educators with a shared passion for impactful instruction come together to grow their skills. Through regular collaboration, you’ll not only build proficiency in using TEA’s planning protocols to prepare for high-quality lesson delivery but also form lasting professional connections that will enrich your practice for years to come.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/2/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
In this fast-paced, strategy-packed session, Social Studies teachers will explore meaningful, instructional writing-to-learn strategies that build confidence and deepen comprehension. These approaches promote content understanding, offer insight into student thinking, and can be seamlessly woven throughout lessons to help students process content, strengthen communication, and demonstrate understanding. Walk away with practical tools to make writing a natural, purposeful part of your classroom instruction every day.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/2/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
This comprehensive workshop targets one of the most essential and consistently challenging skills: comprehending, paraphrasing, and summarizing informational and literary texts. With Grade 8 scoring as low as 21% and other grade performances remaining stagnant across three years, this session equips teachers with research-based tools to transform student outcomes. Teachers will receive anchor charts, summary frames, exemplar responses, and ready-to-use classroom routines designed to strengthen comprehension and improve mastery of these high-frequency, high-impact TEKS.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/3/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
Holding roomsIn this learning series, districts implementing TEA’s Bluebonnet Learning instructional materials will receive targeted, just-in-time support. Sessions will cover key topics such as unit and lesson internalization, effective lesson preparation through rehearsal, and student work analysis. Join our 6-Alg I Community of Practice where educators with a shared passion for impactful instruction come together to grow their skills. Through regular collaboration, you’ll not only build proficiency in using TEA’s planning protocols to prepare for high-quality lesson delivery but also form lasting professional connections that will enrich your practice for years to come.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/3/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Secondary Science Teachers—Supercharge your STAAR prep with engaging, high-energy strategies that make review time meaningful and fun! Explore hands-on activities, targeted practice, and focused approaches for tackling STAAR’s toughest concepts. You’ll leave with ready-to-use materials and a clear game plan to build student confidence and boost performance before test day.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/4/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate* Room
In this learning series, districts implementing TEA’s Bluebonnet Learning instructional materials will receive targeted, just-in-time support. Sessions will cover key topics such as unit and lesson internalization, effective lesson preparation through rehearsal, and student work analysis. Join our K-5 Community of Practice where educators with a shared passion for impactful instruction come together to grow their skills. Through regular collaboration, you’ll not only build proficiency in using TEA’s planning protocols to prepare for high-quality lesson delivery but also form lasting professional connections that will enrich your practice for years to come.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/4/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 3/4/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Date: 3/4/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Date: 3/4/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Date: 3/4/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 3/4/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Date: 3/4/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
Date: 3/4/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Lobby
Date: 3/4/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Date: 3/4/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Meal Service - Oak Room
Date: 3/4/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Meal Service - Rock Wall
What helps math learning last? It begins by sparking student thinking. Making Math Memorable invites educators to reflect, collaborate, and gain inspiration for creating classrooms where mathematical understanding is deep, lasting, and engaging. Together, we’ll focus on how to move beyond surface-level learning and design meaningful experiences that help students truly connect with math. Whether you’re seeking fresh ideas, renewed energy, or powerful ways to support student thinking, this conference is for you. Let’s make math memorable, one spark at a time.
Max Participants:
350
Min Participants:
1
358706 - AI Alliance Monthly PLC - Leading the Conversation: Shifting Stakeholder Perspectives on AI
Date: 3/4/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Effective AI integration requires more than internal readiness—it demands clear, confident communication with the broader school community. In this session, leaders will explore strategies for building trust and understanding among key stakeholders, including parents, school boards, and community partners. We'll discuss how to frame AI’s role in education, address common concerns, and craft messaging that resonates. Participants will engage in a panel discussion featuring administrators and parents who are navigating these conversations firsthand.
Max Participants:
85
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/4/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Immerse yourself in an inspiring workshop where secondary art teachers will delve into innovative teaching approaches, discover fresh lesson ideas, and unleash boundless creativity in their classrooms. Join us for an experience that will reignite your passion for teaching art and empower your students to express themselves authentically. Led by an experienced secondary art teacher, you don't want to miss the opportunity to network, plan, and grow with other secondary art teachers!
Max Participants:
150
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/5/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate* Room
In this learning series, districts implementing TEA’s Bluebonnet Learning instructional materials will receive targeted, just-in-time support. Sessions will cover key topics such as unit and lesson internalization, effective lesson preparation through rehearsal, and student work analysis. Join our K-5 Community of Practice where educators with a shared passion for impactful instruction come together to grow their skills. Through regular collaboration, you’ll not only build proficiency in using TEA’s planning protocols to prepare for high-quality lesson delivery but also form lasting professional connections that will enrich your practice for years to come.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/5/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join us as we plan to review for the 2025-2026 science STAAR test. Participants will explore engaging review activities aligned with the new TEKS, collaborate on strategies to address key content areas, and receive ready-to-use resources for their classrooms. Teachers will leave equipped with effective tools and practices to boost student understanding and confidence in essential science concepts.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/5/2026
Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Join our 25-26 MTSS Cohort, focused specifically on Response to Intervention (RTI) for academic success. This interactive leadership workshop series will cover essential components of the Multi-Tiered System of Support, including data-driven decision-making, tiered interventions, and progress monitoring for academics. Participants will engage in discussions to develop effective strategies for identifying student needs and implementing targeted interventions. Using TIER (TIERed Interventions Using Evidence-Based Research) materials and resources, you will gain knowledge of applicable practices to build or enhance your MTSS system. The goal throughout this course will be to customize a manual specific to your district and/or campus. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email and professional development records.
Max Participants:
295
Min Participants:
10
Date: 3/6/2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Central Heights ISD - Central Heights El
This professional development session equips educators to use STAAR data as a powerful tool for planning review. Participants will learn how to analyze benchmark results, align instruction with the 2024 Science TEKS, and design targeted, data-driven review plans. The session emphasizes practical strategies for whole-group gamified review, small-group instruction for areas of need, and provides teachers with actionable approaches to strengthen student performance on the STAAR. *** This session is for Central Heights only. If you are interested in conducting a similar workshop in your district, please contact Michele Stokes at mstokes@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/6/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate* Room
In this learning series, districts implementing TEA’s Bluebonnet Learning instructional materials will receive targeted, just-in-time support. Sessions will cover key topics such as unit and lesson internalization, effective lesson preparation through rehearsal, and student work analysis. Join our 3-5 Community of Practice where educators with a shared passion for impactful instruction come together to grow their skills. Through regular collaboration, you’ll not only build proficiency in using TEA’s planning protocols to prepare for high-quality lesson delivery but also form lasting professional connections that will enrich your practice for years to come.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/10/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Bring science to life in your K-2 classroom with engaging small group and station-based instruction aligned to the new Science TEKS! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore practical strategies for designing and managing science stations that foster exploration, collaboration, and critical thinking. Leave with ready-to-use activities, make-and-take resources, and the confidence to create a dynamic and differentiated learning environment for your young scientists!
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/11/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Round Two with New Content! The process is the same, but the standards have changed! In Grades 3–5, many students struggle on the Math STAAR not because they lack effort, but because they hold on to deep-rooted misconceptions. This session focuses on uncovering and addressing those misunderstandings tied to high-priority TEKS that have been taught in the second semester. Educators will analyze common error patterns in STAAR items, explore concrete-to-representational-to-abstract (CRA) strategies, and discover how to turn misconceptions into moments of clarity and connection.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/12/2026
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Ready to elevate your mindset and reach new heights in your program leadership? Join our one-hour monthly Zooms to stay informed and ahead of monthly tasks with our expert support! The EB Leader Line is your trailhead to timely updates, fresh insights, and space to ask the questions that matter most. Whether you're navigating rocky terrain or enjoying a smooth stretch, these sessions are here to guide your climb and keep your program on course. Join other leaders of Title III and/or bilingual/ESL programs, and campus administrators. Bring your questions, lace up your boots, and let’s summit success—together.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
2
Date: 3/13/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
SESSION 6 Join us for a collaborative session to explore tips, tools, and strategies for maximizing your impact within the TCMPC Platform.
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/18/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
How do we engage our students to master material or particular skills while focusing on literacy? How do we teach our students to work together and help each other learn? These questions can be answered using small groups in all classrooms. In this session, you will learn how to use your small groups to introduce your topic, foster curiosity, or help your students master course content.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/19/2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Huntington ISD - Administration
In today's diverse educational landscape, classrooms are increasingly filled with students who are emergent bilinguals – individuals who are in the process of acquiring proficiency in two or more languages. This workshop is designed to address the unique needs of emergent bilinguals, providing participants with essential strategies and insights to ensure that these students thrive academically and socially. This workshop is open to all districts, but is being hosted by Huntington ISD.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
4
Date: 3/19/2026
Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Huntington ISD - Administration
In today's diverse educational landscape, classrooms are increasingly filled with students who are emergent bilinguals – individuals who are in the process of acquiring proficiency in two or more languages. This workshop is designed to address the unique needs of emergent bilinguals, providing participants with essential strategies and insights to ensure that these students thrive academically and socially. This workshop is open to all districts, but is being hosted by Huntington ISD.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
4
Date: 3/23/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Yantis ISD - Yantis School
Join us for this interactive training that will equip you to boost your EB students' language proficiencies through effective content-area instruction. We will practice language-based activities that will move your students to the next level in speaking and writing. We will also explore ways to integrate technology into content-area classrooms, helping students with reading fluency and comprehension.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
4
Date: 3/23/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
Equip your students to use the Desmos calculator as a true problem-solving partner. In this interactive session, you’ll explore how to apply the available tools strategically and efficiently to tackle the types of problems students will encounter on the SAT and ACT assessments. Learn practical techniques that enhance accuracy and foster student confidence, enabling them to maximize the benefits of Desmos on test day.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/24/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
This workshop equips educators with clear, practical strategies to help students excel on the Extended Constructed Response (ECR) portion of the Texas state assessment or on the AP writing test. Participants will learn how to teach students to read prompts effectively, select strong text evidence, develop coherent explanations, and structure responses with clarity and purpose. Educators will leave with turnkey mini-lessons, scaffolds, and exemplars that build student confidence and improve performance on essay responses across genres.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/24/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Step into the world of mathematical mysteries where stories meet structure! In this interactive session, we’ll dive into additive and multiplicative situations amd uncovering how context shapes the operation. Explore the 3 Reads strategy to transform word problems into sense-making adventures, and experience information gap tasks that get students talking, reasoning, and connecting ideas. Come ready to read, reason, and reveal the math behind the words!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/25/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Let us support you with your renewal application. TIA offers five-year system approvals for local designation systems. Districts must submit a renewal application during year five. This will ensure continuity with the data submission and allow districts to continually designate teachers. This workshop will support the renewal process. We will support you with (1) meeting current statutory requirements, (2) holistically reviewing the existing system to identify strengths and areas for continuous improvement, and (3) expanding or modifying your local designation system to include additional eligible teaching assignments. Districts that do not submit a renewal application on their required renewal timeline will have an expired TIA system and will no longer be able to designate teachers.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/25/2026
Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
In this session, we will explore effective strategies to enhance student outcomes through explicit instruction. Participants will learn about the research behind this methodology and how to implement it using TIER (Tiered Interventions Using Evidence-Based Research) materials and resources. Collaborate with peers to design impactful support systems that promote success for all learners by applying proven explicit instruction techniques
Max Participants:
298
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/25/2026
Start Time: 1:15 PM
End Time: 2:15 PM
Location: Kilgore ISD - Kilgore Int
This professional development session is designed to support educators in effectively aligning upcoming units with the new Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and STAAR changes for the 2026 testing cycle. Participants will explore how to leverage the TEKS and district curriculum to create targeted, inquiry-based lesson plans that build student critical thinking skills. **This session is only for Kilgore ISD. To schedule this session for your district, contact Michele Stokes at mstokes@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/26/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join us for as we plan review for the 2025-2026 science STAAR test. Participants will explore engaging review activities aligned with the new TEKS, collaborate on strategies to address key content areas, and receive ready-to-use resources for their classrooms. Teachers will leave equipped with effective tools and practices to boost student understanding and confidence in essential science concepts.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/26/2026
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
This workshop invites aspiring administrators to explore the multifaceted nature of campus and district leadership through a collaborative panel discussion with experienced Federal Programs Directors and Special Education Directors. These leaders play critical roles in ensuring equity, compliance, and student success while balancing the complex responsibilities of program management and instructional leadership. Participants will gain insight into: The key components of leadership necessary for leading specialized programs with vision and accountability. How directors collaborate across departments to align resources, ensure compliance, and maximize student outcomes. Strategies for navigating the challenges of federal and state mandates while keeping students at the center. The importance of communication, collaboration, and problem-solving in supporting both teachers and students. Aspiring administrators will walk away with a deeper understanding of how program leadership informs campus and district decision-making and how these skills translate to any leadership role.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/31/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Join us for "Bridging Supports: MTSS and the Special Education Referral," a vital workshop designed to connect the dots between the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and the special education referral process. Participants will explore how to leverage intervention data within an integrated system to identify and support students for whom a disability is suspected and who may be in need of specially designed instruction. We will discuss effective strategies for collaboration among educators, specialists, and families to provide a seamless transition from general to special education. Attendees will gain practical tools to enhance their referral practices and promote inclusive educational environments, ultimately leading to better outcomes for all students. This is a virtual-only workshop. A Zoom link will be sent upon completion of registration.
Max Participants:
298
Min Participants:
10
Date: 3/31/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join us in our STEM Integration Series Part 3 focused on using VPython to simulate science investigations and word problems.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/31/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
In this hands-on, teacher-centered session, you will explore how TCMPC Performance Assessments can guide instruction and support deeper historical thinking through a backward design approach. Exemplars play a key role in helping students understand both content knowledge and social studies skills by making expectations and criteria transparent. During this workshop, you and your team will work together to create classroom-ready exemplars for upcoming units. You will leave with practical tools that save planning time, clarify standards for students, and strengthen the impact of your instruction. This professional development is designed for teachers at every grade level who want to bring assessments to life and make learning more meaningful.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/31/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
After STAAR, math learning doesn’t stop—it shifts from test prep to cumulative projects. In this session, teachers will learn how to use project-based learning to keep students engaged, challenged, and thinking deeply through the end of the year. Using the TEKS Resource System, participants will explore available project-based units and design a rollout plan that connects math to meaningful, authentic contexts.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/1/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
The future of AI in education is too big to tackle alone. This session focuses on building momentum through collaboration—sharing what’s working, learning from each other, and aligning efforts across districts. Leaders will engage in roundtable discussions, mini-pitch sessions, and a showcase of innovative practices to spark new ideas and inspire collective action. Whether you're piloting AI tools or refining policy, this session is about breaking down silos and creating a network of support that accelerates progress for everyone involved. *Guest Speaker - Dr. Jim Torrence*
Max Participants:
85
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/1/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
After STAAR, math learning doesn’t stop—it shifts from test prep to cumulative projects. In this session, teachers will learn how to use project-based learning to keep students engaged, challenged, and thinking deeply through the end of the year. Using the TEKS Resource System, participants will explore available project-based units and design a rollout plan that connects math to meaningful, authentic contexts.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/2/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Innovate* Room
In this engaging and interactive workshop, participants will explore ways to adapt read-aloud sessions to accommodate the needs of all learners, including students with visual, physical, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities, as well as Emergent Bilinguals. Through hands-on activities and collaborative discussions, educators will learn to incorporate tools such as visual, physical, and communication supports and use multi-sensory learning techniques to improve comprehension, engagement, and participation in classroom read-alouds.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
10
Date: 4/2/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
After STAAR, math learning doesn’t stop—it shifts from test prep to cumulative projects. In this session, teachers will learn how to use project-based learning to keep students engaged, challenged, and thinking deeply through the end of the year. Using the TEKS Resource System, participants will explore available project-based units and design a rollout plan that connects math to meaningful, authentic contexts.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/2/2026
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Nacogdoches ISD - Administration
Are you ready to take Sheltered Instruction to the next level? Join us for Session 5 as we explore what Content-Based Language Instruction is all about! CBLI is for all educators of emergent bilingual (EB) students, in both ESL and bilingual programs. Between Session 1 and Session 5, we will explore practical ways to develop language through content delivery and by using your students’ primary language and/or English.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
3
Date: 4/2/2026
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
As the end of the school year approaches, energy runs high—and time runs low. This four-part webinar series is designed to support educators with simple, engaging, and effective activities tailored specifically for Emergent Bilingual (EB) students. Each one-hour session will focus on low-prep and no-prep strategies and activities that promote language development, build community, and keep students meaningfully engaged through the final weeks of school. You'll leave each session with practical, ready-to-use ideas that require minimal planning but deliver maximum impact.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
2
Date: 4/2/2026
Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Join our 25-26 MTSS Cohort, focused specifically on Response to Intervention (RTI) for academic success. This interactive leadership workshop series will cover essential components of the Multi-Tiered System of Support, including data-driven decision-making, tiered interventions, and progress monitoring for academics. Participants will engage in discussions to develop effective strategies for identifying student needs and implementing targeted interventions. Using TIER (TIERed Interventions Using Evidence-Based Research) materials and resources, you will gain knowledge of applicable practices to build or enhance your MTSS system. The goal throughout this course will be to customize a manual specific to your district and/or campus. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email and professional development records.
Max Participants:
295
Min Participants:
10
Date: 4/7/2026
Start Time: 11:30 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Westwood ISD - Westwood Pri
This professional development session is designed to support educators in effectively aligning upcoming units with the new Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Participants will explore how to leverage TEKS Resource System and district curriculum to create targeted, inquiry-based lesson plans. **This session is only for Westwood ISD. To schedule this session for your district, contact Michele Stokes at mstokes@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/8/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Westwood ISD - Westwood El
This professional development session is designed to support educators in effectively aligning upcoming units with the new Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Participants will explore how to leverage TEKS Resource System and district curriculum to create targeted, inquiry-based lesson plans. **This session is only for Westwood ISD. To schedule this session for your district, contact Michele Stokes at mstokes@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/9/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Join us for a deep dive into the MagicSchool platform. We'll explore the MagicSchool tools in depth and discuss how they can help make us more efficient and more creative teachers. Then we will explore the MagicStudent tools and discover how to incorporate AI into our student lessons and activities. This will be a dynamic learning experience with AI tools and will prepare you for innovation in the classroom!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/9/2026
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
As the end of the school year approaches, energy runs high—and time runs low. This four-part webinar series is designed to support educators with simple, engaging, and effective activities tailored specifically for Emergent Bilingual (EB) students. Each one-hour session will focus on low-prep and no-prep strategies and activities that promote language development, build community, and keep students meaningfully engaged through the final weeks of school. You'll leave each session with practical, ready-to-use ideas that require minimal planning but deliver maximum impact.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
2
Date: 4/9/2026
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Aspiring administrators often wonder how district leaders balance the dual responsibilities of people leadership and organizational leadership. This collaborative panel brings together a Superintendent and a Human Resources Director to share real-world insights into the key components of effective leadership at the district level. Through an engaging discussion, participants will learn how these roles work hand-in-hand to: Recruit, retain, and grow high-quality staff. Foster a positive culture built on trust, transparency, and accountability. Navigate complex issues such as staffing, compliance, and employee relations. Align human capital decisions with the district’s mission, vision, and student achievement goals. Lead with integrity, fairness, and strategic foresight. Attendees will leave with a clearer picture of how HR leadership and the superintendent’s vision intersect, offering practical takeaways that aspiring administrators can apply to their own leadership journey.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/10/2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Gladewater ISD - Weldon El
This professional development session equips educators to use STAAR data as a powerful tool for planning review. Participants will learn how to analyze benchmark results, align instruction with the 2024 Science TEKS, and design targeted, data-driven review plans. The session emphasizes practical strategies for whole-group gamified review, small-group instruction for areas of need, and provides teachers with actionable approaches to strengthen student performance on the STAAR. *** This session is for Gladewater ISD only. If you are interested in conducting a similar workshop in your district, please contact Michele Stokes at mstokes@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/10/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
SESSION 7 Join us for a collaborative session to explore tips, tools, and strategies for maximizing your impact within the TCMPC Platform.
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/16/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Spring PLC Meeting Agenda: Biggest successes of the year? How have your teachers/colleagues improved? Strategies for next year?
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/16/2026
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
As the end of the school year approaches, energy runs high—and time runs low. This four-part webinar series is designed to support educators with simple, engaging, and effective activities tailored specifically for Emergent Bilingual (EB) students. Each one-hour session will focus on low-prep and no-prep strategies and activities that promote language development, build community, and keep students meaningfully engaged through the final weeks of school. You'll leave each session with practical, ready-to-use ideas that require minimal planning but deliver maximum impact.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
2
Date: 4/23/2026
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
As the end of the school year approaches, energy runs high—and time runs low. This four-part webinar series is designed to support educators with simple, engaging, and effective activities tailored specifically for Emergent Bilingual (EB) students. Each one-hour session will focus on low-prep and no-prep strategies and activities that promote language development, build community, and keep students meaningfully engaged through the final weeks of school. You'll leave each session with practical, ready-to-use ideas that require minimal planning but deliver maximum impact.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
2
Date: 4/29/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join us in our STEM Integration Series Part 4 focused on designing lab equipment in TinkerCad, printing the equipment, and using the design in an investigation.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/30/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
After STAAR, math learning doesn’t stop—it shifts from test prep to cumulative projects. In this session, teachers will learn how to use project-based learning to keep students engaged, challenged, and thinking deeply through the end of the year. Using the TEKS Resource System, participants will explore available project-based units and design a rollout plan that connects math to meaningful, authentic contexts.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/1/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join a year-long professional learning journey through the four foundational science strands of the Grade 3-5 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. This four-part cohort series is designed to deepen your understanding of grade-level science standards, enrich your vocabulary instruction, and build your confidence through engaging, hands-on lessons. Each session will focus on one science strand, with practical tools, collaborative conversations, and resources you can implement immediately in your classroom. Explore how the TEKS bring the properties of matter and physical changes to life in the classroom. Teachers will break down complex concepts into manageable, hands-on learning experiences that help students describe, measure, classify, compare and contrast matter. Expect high-energy labs, vocabulary strategies that stick, and ready-to-use lessons that make matter matter.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/1/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
After STAAR, math learning doesn’t stop—it shifts from test prep to cumulative projects. In this session, teachers will learn how to use project-based learning to keep students engaged, challenged, and thinking deeply through the end of the year. Using the TEKS Resource System, participants will explore available project-based units and design a rollout plan that connects math to meaningful, authentic contexts.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/4/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
Welcome to a workshop that puts the spotlight on personalized learning, where education becomes a uniquely tailored journey for each student. In this transformative session, delve into the art and science of crafting personalized learning experiences that resonate with individual needs, preferences, and strengths. Explore innovative strategies for creating flexible learning paths, leveraging technology for adaptive instruction, and fostering student agency. From personalized assessments to differentiated content delivery, this workshop equips educators with the tools to revolutionize their teaching approach and create an inclusive, student-centric learning environment. Join us on this journey to unleash the full potential of personalized learning and redefine the future of education!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/4/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
After STAAR, math learning doesn’t stop—it shifts from test prep to cumulative projects. In this session, teachers will learn how to use project-based learning to keep students engaged, challenged, and thinking deeply through the end of the year. Using the TEKS Resource System, participants will explore available project-based units and design a rollout plan that connects math to meaningful, authentic contexts.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/8/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Bring your science classroom to life with Canva! In this hands-on session, you’ll learn to design eye-catching presentations, interactive handouts, student-friendly notes, and engaging worksheets—all tailored for science teaching. We’ll also sprinkle in a few tech tools to help your lessons spark curiosity, boost engagement, and make learning stick. No design experience needed—just your creativity and love for science!
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
5
Date: 5/8/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
SESSION 8 Join us for a collaborative session to explore tips, tools, and strategies for maximizing your impact within the TCMPC Platform.
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/13/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Ready to turn passive students into active participants in your science classroom? In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore powerful student discourse strategies—including QSSSA (Question, Signal, Stem, Share, Assess)—that get kids talking, thinking, and engaging deeply with science content. You'll learn how to embed these tools into your investigations, vocabulary work, and data analysis. Walk away with ready-to-use sentence stems, talk routines, and student practice tools that support every learner. Let’s make scientific thinking audible!
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/13/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Online Webinar
Join us as we network and find out more about the resources District Testing Coordinators can access. We will discuss these resources and how they can make your work more effective. Be ready to learn, talk, and share.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/14/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Date: 5/15/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
This TWO-DAY professional development workshop prepares teachers for successful implementation of STEM instruction in their classrooms by immersing them directly in the role of STEM learner, engaging first-hand in high-impact STEM practices such as project-based learning, design-based challenges, and computational thinking. To better understand the role STEM plays in education, educators will make connections between the Texas STEM framework, STEM fluency skills, and contemporary workforce demands. Most importantly, educators will begin embedding these STEM strategies into what matters most—their daily work with students. Must attend both days to receive credit. **A TEALearn Badge can be earned for this training.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/14/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
AI is more than just a buzzword—it’s a game-changer in education. But how can you move beyond curiosity and start using AI to enhance teaching and learning? In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore practical strategies to maximize AI in the classroom, from streamlining lesson planning and assessments to fostering creativity and engagement. You’ll discover time-saving tools and ways to personalize learning for every student. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your approach, this session will give you the confidence to integrate AI effectively and efficiently. Key Takeaways: - Discover AI tools that simplify lesson planning, assessment, and feedback - Explore ways to personalize learning and differentiate instruction using AI - Learn strategies to foster student engagement and creativity with AI-powered resources - Walk away with ready-to-use ideas and resources to implement immediately
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/14/2026
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Ready to elevate your mindset and reach new heights in your program leadership? Join our one-hour monthly Zooms to stay informed and ahead of monthly tasks with our expert support! The EB Leader Line is your trailhead to timely updates, fresh insights, and space to ask the questions that matter most. Whether you're navigating rocky terrain or enjoying a smooth stretch, these sessions are here to guide your climb and keep your program on course. Join other leaders of Title III and/or bilingual/ESL programs, and campus administrators. Bring your questions, lace up your boots, and let’s summit success—together.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
2
Date: 5/19/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Jumpstart Your K-5 Science Classroom: Routines, Procedures, and the Science Standards! This hands-on workshop is designed for beginning K-5 science teachers to help them effectively plan for Science instruction. Participants will explore key routines and procedures, learn strategies for organizing their science classrooms, and engage in grade-specific labs addressing core matter standards. We will also create a template for science journal setup, review essential safety needs, and leave with practical tools and strategies for a successful school year.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/21/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Big changes are coming! Beginning in 2026-27, Texas educators will implement brand-new English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS). Join us for this interactive session to unpack what’s new, what’s familiar, and what it all means for your classroom. We’ll break down each standard, compare them to the current ELPS, and explore practical, ready-to-use examples for every content area. Walk away with a clear understanding and a toolkit of strategies to support your emergent bilingual students confidently from day one. Don’t miss this chance to get ahead of the curve and elevate your language instruction!
Max Participants:
85
Min Participants:
22
Date: 5/26/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join us for an interactive session designed exclusively for districts who are implementing Bluebonnet. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to effectively utilize the TCR platform alongside Bluebonnet instructional materials to support internalization at the module level. After exploring the platform’s features, participants will engage in a hands-on process to internalize the first module of instruction, ensuring readiness for impactful classroom delivery. For similar training opportunities, please contact Carmen Dowdy at cdowdy@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/26/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Participants will be trained in the setup and use of the Region 7 Planetarium. Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be eligible to check out Region 7's planetarium for use with their students. At least 2 people from a district or campus must attend together. Reservations occur at the end of the summer via Zoom.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/27/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Come explore how to blend gifted and talented (G/T) strategies with science instruction, using the book The Wild Robot as a creative framework. Participants will explore themes from the movie, such as robotics, ecosystems, and adaptation, while designing inquiry-based science lessons that challenge and engage G/T students. Learn to integrate critical thinking and creative problem-solving into lessons while creating cross-curricular connections between literacy and science through the lenses of technology and innovation. Get ready to integrate, differentiate, and explore! This workshop is open to members of the G/T Coop and the G/T Professional Development Coop.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/27/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Designing learning that sticks—from launch to explanation. Come explore how to put the big science ideas at the center of your instruction. Learn to select anchoring phenomena, craft essential questions, develop exemplars, and sequence learning to keep students focused and engaged. Walk away with a ready-to-use storyline for the 26–27 school year.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
5
Date: 5/27/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
Discover how to make the most of the TCMPC platform to strengthen instructional design through the effective use of TCMPC (TEKS RS). Participants will explore how core documents support lesson planning, alignment and understanding of content. Teachers will leave with practical strategies and templates to ensure that lesson plans and classroom instruction are consistently aligned to the established scope and sequence. For similar workshop requests, please contact Carmen Dowdy at cdowdy@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/1/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join a year-long professional learning journey through the four foundational science strands of the Grade 3-5 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. This four-part cohort series is designed to deepen your understanding of grade-level science standards, enrich your vocabulary instruction, and build your confidence through engaging, hands-on lessons. Each session will focus on one science strand, with practical tools, collaborative conversations, and resources you can implement immediately in your classroom. Explore how the TEKS bring the properties of matter and physical changes to life in the classroom. Teachers will break down complex concepts into manageable, hands-on learning experiences that help students describe, measure, classify, compare and contrast matter. Expect high-energy labs, vocabulary strategies that stick, and ready-to-use lessons that make matter matter.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/1/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Join us for a deep dive into the MagicSchool platform. We'll explore the MagicSchool tools in depth and discuss how they can help make us more efficient and more creative teachers. Then we will explore the MagicStudent tools and discover how to incorporate AI into our student lessons and activities. This will be a dynamic learning experience with AI tools and will prepare you for innovation in the classroom!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/1/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Designing learning that sticks—from launch to explanation. Students talk all the time—let’s make it meaningful. Learn how to teach productive discourse, structure student conversations, ask questions that spark higher-order thinking, and set classroom norms and scaffolds that support talk as a tool for learning. Note: Each session builds on the others, creating a complete picture of effective science teaching—but they are designed to stand alone, so you can attend any workshop independently.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
5
Date: 6/1/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Big changes are coming! Beginning in 2026-27, Texas educators will implement brand-new English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS). Join us for this interactive session to unpack what’s new, what’s familiar, and what it all means for your classroom. We’ll break down each standard, compare them to the current ELPS, and explore practical, ready-to-use examples for every content area. Walk away with a clear understanding and a toolkit of strategies to support your emergent bilingual students confidently from day one. Don’t miss this chance to get ahead of the curve and elevate your language instruction!
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
22
Date: 6/1/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Fluency is more than speed. It’s strategy, flexibility, and understanding. In this session, participants will explore how number sense and reasoning about operations lead to efficient and accurate computation. Using TEKS Resource System tools, teachers will trace how conceptual understanding of numbers, operations, and structure develops across grades and ultimately builds strong procedural skill.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/2/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elkhart ISD - Administration
Confident problem solvers don’t just find answers, they make sense of them. In this collaborative session, we’ll explore practical strategies and routines that help students reason, persevere, and represent their thinking across all grade levels. You’ll experience tasks and teacher moves that strengthen confidence, curiosity, and sense-making in every math classroom. ***This workshop is exclusively for Elkhart ISD. To schedule this session for your district, contact hkleinmann@esc7.net or julie.fowler@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
This interactive 6-hour session equips educators with strategies to use picture books as a launchpad for differentiated STEAM tasks designed to challenge and engage Gifted and Talented learners. Participants will explore how high-level questioning, creative problem-solving, and design thinking can emerge from simple stories, building critical and inventive thinking with every page turn.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/4/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Empower all learners in your elementary science classroom with strategies, behavior supports, and STAAR-allowable supplemental aids. This hands-on workshop will equip educators with practical tools to modify lessons, manage student behaviors, and ensure all students, including those with special needs, can thrive during science labs and investigations.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/5/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Maple Room
Let’s face it, most worksheets don’t inspire deep thinking. Learn how to reimagine your existing worksheets and turn them into interactive, student-centered learning experiences. Discover simple strategies to get students moving, talking, and collaborating while still practicing essential skills. Bring one of your own worksheets and leave with a flipped, ready-to-use version.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/5/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Are your students exhibiting anxiety in Math? Discover effective strategies to help K-12 students overcome math anxiety in this engaging workshop for educators and counselors. Learn to recognize signs, implement supportive techniques, and foster a positive learning environment to boost student confidence in the math classroom.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/11/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Pine Room*
In this session, we will dive deeply into a set of best practices supported by research that should be present in RLA classrooms, regardless of instructional materials.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/11/2026
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Ready to elevate your mindset and reach new heights in your program leadership? Join our one-hour monthly Zooms to stay informed and ahead of monthly tasks with our expert support! The EB Leader Line is your trailhead to timely updates, fresh insights, and space to ask the questions that matter most. Whether you're navigating rocky terrain or enjoying a smooth stretch, these sessions are here to guide your climb and keep your program on course. Join other leaders of Title III and/or bilingual/ESL programs, and campus administrators. Bring your questions, lace up your boots, and let’s summit success—together.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
2
Date: 6/12/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Part 1: Participants will be trained in the setup and use of the Region 7 Planetarium. Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be eligible to check out Region 7's planetarium for use with their students. At least 2 people from a district or campus must attend together. (Participants are free to leave after part 1 and receive 3 hours of training) Part 2: We will explore grade-appropriate lessons. Parts 1 and 2 are required to receive 6 credit hours. Reservations occur at the end of the summer via Zoom.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/12/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Maple Room
College readiness in math doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built intentionally through strong instruction and purposeful practice. Join us as we unpack the key expectations and math concepts of the TSIA2, SAT, and ACT and how to weave college readiness skills into your current curriculum through interleaved, spaced, and spiral practice.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/12/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Are your students’ essays missing that wow factor? Are student essays missing the answer? It all starts with a knockout thesis statement — the heartbeat of any strong argument! Join us for a hands-on, fast-paced professional learning workshop designed to help you guide students from vague ideas to bold, clear, and arguable claims. Together, we’ll break down what makes a thesis effective and explore classroom-tested strategies that make thesis writing engaging, accessible, and doable for all learners. By the end, you’ll walk away with ready-to-use classroom activities, a teacher toolkit, and renewed confidence in helping students craft thesis statements that give their writing purpose, direction, and punch.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/9/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Online Course
SESSION 4: STAAR Tools within TCMPC Join us for a collaborative session to explore tips, tools, and strategies for maximizing your impact within the TCMPC Platform. Together we will discover helpful tools that can support preparing for STAAR.
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/29/2026
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Online Course
What does it take to grow as a leader and prepare for the next step in administration? This collaborative panel brings together an elementary principal and a middle school principal to share their leadership journeys through the lens of the Effective Schools Framework (ESF), Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS), and Texas Principal Standards. Participants will gain practical insight into how principals apply the ESF levers to strengthen instruction, build a culture of high expectations, and create systems that sustain student success. Panelists will also reflect on how T-PESS and the Principal Standards guide their professional growth, decision-making, and impact on teaching and learning. Through open discussion and real-world examples, aspiring administrators will explore the common challenges and opportunities across grade levels, identify transferable leadership practices, and learn how to leverage these tools to shape their own leadership pathway.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/13/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Online Course
SESSION 5: Working with the Calendar Tool and Planning for Next Year Join us for a collaborative session to explore tips, tools, and strategies for maximizing your impact within the TCMPC Platform. Together we will discover how you can utlize the calendar tool to work ahead for planning next school year.
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
