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Date: 10/27/2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Van ISD - Van Int
Understanding accountability data is essential for improving student outcomes, but to drive real change, we must also examine the adult-led systems that drive this data. Join us for a hands-on session designed to help educational leaders and staff navigate their campus accountability framework, analyze critical data, and identify the key adult-lead systems that need reinforcement for enhanced student success.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/27/2025
Start Time: 3:30 PM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Join the Region 7 Spanish Spelling Bee! Join us for an informational Zoom meeting on October 20 or October 27 to help you plan and host your own campus or district spelling bee. This event is open to students in grades 4–8. Bring your top two spellers to compete in the regional competition at Region 7 on January 23. To participate in the Regional Spanish Spelling Bee, your campus or district must first host a Spanish Spelling Bee for students in grades 4–8 prior to the regional competition. The Spanish Spelling Bee is a competition in which 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 two Spanish spellers along with at least one district or campus staff chaperone. All students will compete in the same group (grades 4–8) using words from the same spelling list. The competition is conducted entirely in Spanish, requiring students to spell words with correct accents and diacritical marks. The top five spellers at the regional level will advance to the State Spanish Spelling Bee in El Paso, Texas, on June 4, 2026.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/28/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 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: 10/28/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Empower students to master extended constructed responses through evidence analysis activities and model essays. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore strategies to guide students in crafting thoughtful, evidence-based writing while building individualized portfolios to track progress and provide personalized feedback. Walk away with a sample portfolio complete with evidence analysis activities, model essays, and practical tools to elevate your writing instruction immediately!
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/28/2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Thinking classrooms are active, but they don’t have to be chaotic. In this session, you’ll learn how to keep students collaborating, persevering, and learning without losing control of the room. Discover practical routines to help students stick with challenging problems, work together productively, and reflect on their learning. Leave with management strategies that keep the thinking going while you coach from the sidelines. ***This session is part of the "Secondary Math Thinking Classrooms" workshop series. Each session is designed to be a stand-alone, but we encourage participants to join the other sessions in the series to build a complete toolkit.***
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/29/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 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: 10/29/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar Room C
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: 10/29/2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Elm 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 addition and subtraction. 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: 10/30/2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Transform your coaching approach from reactive to strategic! This dynamic session will equip you with the skills to differentiate your support based on individual teacher needs and systematically track progress over time. Learn how to implement effective tiering systems that provide just the right level of support for teachers at different stages of their professional journey. You'll explore innovative methods for documenting growth, celebrating wins, and adjusting your coaching approach based on real evidence. Walk away with practical frameworks for organizing your coaching work, ensuring no teacher falls through the cracks, and demonstrating the measurable impact of your efforts on both teacher development and student achievement.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/30/2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Small group? With my middle and high school kids? ABSOLUTELY! Small group instruction is the secret ingredient that will change your recipe for design with one key lever for supporting students. Teachers often utilize the time to review student data, set goals, support struggling students, and teach, reteach, or remediate instruction. Let's look at practical ways to structure, organize, and implement small groups in your secondary classroom.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
4
Date: 10/31/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: LONGVIEW ISD - JOHNSTON-MCQUEEN EL
This professional development session is designed to support 3-5 educators in Longview ISD with descriptive investigations and simple experimental investigations aligned with the new science standards. Participants will explore how to scaffold investigations and incorporate vocabulary instruction through hands-on learning. Location: Johnston-McQueen Library **This session is only for Longview ISD. To schedule this session for your district, contact Michele Stokes at mstokes@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/31/2025
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Longview ISD - Judson STEAM Academy
Join us for a hands-on day of middle school science exploration! We’ll dig into key concepts from 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade Earth and space standards, share practical lab ideas, and collaborate by grade level to strengthen instruction and vertical connections. This workshop is exclusively for Longview ISD employees. Come ready to plan, collaborate, and walk away with usable tools to elevate your instruction!
Max Participants:
15
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/3/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Nacogdoches ISD - More than one campus
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! (Nacogdoches ISD Only) Please contact Michele Stokes, mstokes@esc7.net, to bring this training to your district.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/3/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Collaborate* Room (*NOT AVAIL BEGIN JAN 1, 2026)
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: 11/3/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join us for our fall 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 Earth & Space Strand, 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: 11/3/2025
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 2 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: 11/3/2025
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Bullard ISD - More than one campus
Intensifying Support: Participants will engage in scenario-based coaching and collaborative planning to address real-world challenges faced by beginning teachers. This training is designed for both the mentor and mentee.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/4/2025
Start Time: 7:30 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Marshall ISD - Price T Young Middle
Options for flexible support sessions may include leading a PLC, lesson internalization, leading a unit internalization, leading a lesson rehearsal, modeling a lesson, leveraging joint observations, additional product observations, additional professional learning sessions? designed by the AP team, or Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) training.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/4/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Collaborate* Room (*NOT AVAIL BEGIN JAN 1, 2026)
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: 11/4/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Join us for our fall 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 Earth & Space Strand, 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: 11/4/2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
The success of AI in education hinges on how well we support the educators using it. This session focuses on building scalable, sustainable professional development strategies that foster teacher confidence and buy-in. We’ll explore change management principles, PD delivery models, and effective support structures that meet teachers where they are. Leaders will engage in a hands-on design sprint to craft actionable PD plans and explore the role of teacher ambassadors in driving grassroots adoption across campuses. *Guest Speaker - Dr. Tyler Tarver*
Max Participants:
85
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/4/2025
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Westwood ISD - Westwood J H
Do you ever want to get the big picture of accountability and how this relates to your campus accountability? Join us as we take a high level look at each accountability domain as well as what areas your campus can focus on to make improvements.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/5/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 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: 11/5/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Collaborate* Room (*NOT AVAIL BEGIN JAN 1, 2026)
Date: 11/5/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate* Room
Date: 11/5/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar B/Cedar C
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 3: Collaboration is Key PLC & Collaboration Planning: Foster efficient teamwork and build strong partnerships with your Bluebonnet stakeholders.
Max Participants:
70
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/5/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join us for our fall 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 Earth & Space Strand, 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: 11/5/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Maple Room
Writing with Evidence: Crafting Strong Extended Responses is designed to help teachers guide students in writing clear, well-supported responses to texts. Participants will explore strategies for teaching students how to identify relevant evidence, organize their ideas, and explain their thinking effectively. The workshop emphasizes practical, research-based approaches to strengthen comprehension, critical thinking, and writing skills, ensuring students can craft responses that are confident, coherent, and text-based.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/5/2025
Start Time: 10:45 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Gladewater ISD - Weldon 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), using TEKS RS to lesson plan and internalize what is being taught, and prepare for the STAAR 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 Gladewater ISD. To schedule this session for your district, contact Michele Stokes at mstokes@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/6/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Collaborate* Room (*NOT AVAIL BEGIN JAN 1, 2026)
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: 11/6/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join us for our fall cohort session designed to support 6th-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 Earth & Space Strand, 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: 11/6/2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Ever feel like students master a concept one day and forget it the next? In this session, you’ll learn how to help students retain and recall what they’ve learned—long after the lesson ends. Explore simple, research-backed strategies like retrieval practice, spaced review, and connection-making that help students lock in their learning. Because if they can’t remember it, they haven’t learned it. ***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: 11/6/2025
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: 11/7/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Magnolia 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: 11/7/2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
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.
Max Participants:
150
Min Participants:
3
Date: 11/10/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Date: 11/10/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate* Room
Join us for Leadership Communities of Practice (COP) designed to deepen your understanding of key LASO implementation areas and foster peer-to-peer collaboration.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/10/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 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: 11/10/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Phonics Power: Tools to Boost Reading in the Primary Grades is designed to provide teachers with research-based strategies for strengthening phonics instruction in early grades. Participants will explore effective techniques to develop students’ decoding, word recognition, and spelling skills, while connecting phonics to reading comprehension. The workshop emphasizes hands-on activities, structured routines, and interventions that help all learners become confident, fluent readers.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/10/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Marshall ISD - Price T Young Middle
This session is a flexible support in accordance to the SFI grant guidelines. Options for flexible support sessions may include leading a PLC, lesson internalization, leading a unit internalization, leading a lesson rehearsal, modeling a lesson, leveraging joint observations, additional product observations, additional professional learning sessions? designed by the AP team, or Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) training.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/10/2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cypress 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: 11/11/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Collaborate* Room (*NOT AVAIL BEGIN JAN 1, 2026)
Unlock the power of Blended Learning in your classroom by exploring its 5 foundational pillars and discovering how AI tools can enhance each one. In this interactive session, you'll learn strategies to create a learner-centered environment that maximizes student engagement, fosters personalized learning, and boosts academic success. Walk away with practical tips and tech tools to transform your classroom into a dynamic space where students thrive. Participant Takeaways: -A clear understanding of the 5 pillars of Blended Learning and how they apply to diverse classroom settings -Practical examples of AI tools to support personalized learning and increase student agency -Strategies to create an environment that encourages collaboration, self-directed learning, and critical thinking -Actionable tips for integrating Blended Learning and AI seamlessly into lesson plans and daily activities -Resources and templates to begin implementing right away in your own classroom
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/11/2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Ladies and Gentlemen! Grab your popcorn, cotton candy, and friends, and join us for a limited-time showing of tackling the TELPAS while we avoid teetering on the big top’s tightrope. Performers will connect everyday instruction to the student summative assessment: TELPAS, while equipping attendees with the tools needed to turn around the performance within their district or campus. Participants will leave with ready-made slideshows to use with students during TELPAS Boot Camps.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
9
Date: 11/12/2025
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: 11/12/2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Collaborate* Room (*NOT AVAIL BEGIN JAN 1, 2026)
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: 11/13/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
If you haven't joined the cohort, this is the time. This is a session you do not want to miss. Join us for an engaging workshop designed to support educators in effectively planning STAAR-aligned Extended Constructed Response (ECR) tasks into the TCMPC RLA framework. This open session provides hands-on guidance, collaborative unit planning opportunities, and actionable strategies to help align instruction with STAAR expectations. We are excited to feature a special keynote address by Jon Corippo, an innovative leader in education and learning design. Whether you're part of the current planning cohort or joining us for the first time, you'll leave with practical tools, fresh insights, and inspiration to elevate student success.
Max Participants:
125
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/13/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Collaborate* Room (*NOT AVAIL BEGIN JAN 1, 2026)
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:
5
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/13/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Aspen Room
In this exciting workshop, we will discover the power of AI in the Fine Arts. There's no need to be afraid of artificial intelligence. In fact, it can help boost our creativity (if used correctly). We will explore some powerful AI tools for research, planning, and creation, and have fun making things with the help of the computer. We will also discuss the ethical use of AI tools for creation and discuss how we might use these platforms to support out students as they explore the universe of creative tools.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/13/2025
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:
1
Date: 11/14/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Unlocking Reading Doors: Strategies for All Learners is designed to provide teachers with practical, research-based strategies to help students access and engage with complex texts. Participants will explore ways to build comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills across all learners. The workshop emphasizes differentiated instruction, scaffolding, and active reading strategies to ensure every student can confidently approach challenging texts and demonstrate understanding.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/14/2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
SESSION 2: Making the Most of TCMPC Resources 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 intentional use of TCMPC resources can enhance instructional planning, support student success, and foster collaboration across your campus.
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/14/2025
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 3:15 PM
Location: Cumberland Academy - Cumberland Academy Upper Middle
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: 11/17/2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
If you want students to think, you have to give them tasks worth thinking about. In this session, you’ll learn how to pick and adapt problems that spark curiosity, fuel discussion, and build deep understanding. Explore real examples from Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom and leave with a ready-to-use task bank plus the tools to create your own. ***This session is part of the "Secondary Math Thinking Classrooms" workshop series. Each session is designed to be a stand-alone, but we encourage participants to join the other sessions in the series to build a complete toolkit.***
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/18/2025
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: 11/18/2025
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
November 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: 11/19/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 11/19/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Date: 11/19/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Date: 11/19/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Collaborate* Room (*NOT AVAIL BEGIN JAN 1, 2026)
Date: 11/19/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Date: 11/19/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Date: 11/19/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Date: 11/19/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Innovate* Room
Date: 11/19/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Date: 11/19/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Date: 11/19/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 11/19/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
Date: 11/19/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Date: 11/19/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join us for the 2025 Fall Innovative Teaching & Technology (FITT) Conference at Region 7 ESC on Wednesday, November 19, and Thursday, November 20, 2025! This year’s theme, "Innovation Under Construction," invites educators, leaders, and tech enthusiasts to explore groundbreaking ideas, build impactful strategies, and lay the foundation for tomorrow's classrooms. This two-day event offers: - Dynamic Sessions: Led by industry experts and innovative educators. - Interactive Learning Opportunities: Dive into hands-on workshops and cutting-edge tech demonstrations. - Networking with Peers: Collaborate and connect with professionals who share your passion for teaching and technology.
Max Participants:
230
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/19/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Tyler ISD - Administration
This is the last day of a three-day academy for grade 4 covers effective and systematic instructional practices in mathematics. Outcomes include: *Build knowledge and comprehension of robust mathematics understanding *Explain learning progressions and identify critical checkpoints for (a) whole number operations based on place value and (b) fraction concepts *Analyze instructional components that develop fluency and number sense *Evaluate instructional components to address diverse learners’ needs *Identify and apply assistive technologies that support conceptual and procedural understanding, problem-solving proficiency, and formative assessment Grade 4 Topics: *Whole and rational number addition and subtraction *Multiplication and division of whole numbers *Fraction concepts"
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/19/2025
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Missed the 2025 Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching? Join us for a recap of the big ideas, key takeaways, and resources shared at this year's conference! We'll cover TEA updates, highlight innovative strategies, and provide valuable tools for your classroom. Plus, hear from teachers who attended as they share their insights and learning. Don't miss this opportunity to stay connected and inspired!
Max Participants:
250
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/20/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Date: 11/20/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Date: 11/20/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Date: 11/20/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Collaborate* Room (*NOT AVAIL BEGIN JAN 1, 2026)
Date: 11/20/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Date: 11/20/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Date: 11/20/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Date: 11/20/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Innovate* Room
Date: 11/20/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Date: 11/20/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Date: 11/20/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Date: 11/20/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room (Lab)
Date: 11/20/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Date: 11/20/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join us for the 2025 Fall Innovative Teaching & Technology (FITT) Conference at Region 7 ESC on Wednesday, November 19, and Thursday, November 20, 2025! This year’s theme, "Innovation Under Construction," invites educators, leaders, and tech enthusiasts to explore groundbreaking ideas, build impactful strategies, and lay the foundation for tomorrow's classrooms. This two-day event offers: - Dynamic Sessions: Led by industry experts and innovative educators. - Interactive Learning Opportunities: Dive into hands-on workshops and cutting-edge tech demonstrations. - Networking with Peers: Collaborate and connect with professionals who share your passion for teaching and technology.
Max Participants:
230
Min Participants:
1
Date: 11/20/2025
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: 12/1/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Smooth Sailing: Helping Students Become Fluent Readers is designed to provide teachers with research-based strategies to build reading fluency in elementary students. Participants will explore methods to develop accuracy, automaticity, and expression, while connecting fluency to comprehension. The workshop emphasizes practical activities, guided practice, and differentiation to ensure all students become confident, fluent readers capable of engaging with complex texts.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/1/2025
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Chapel Hill ISD - W L Kissam Int
This session helps K-2 teachers see how their lessons spark the foundational thinking that fuels students’ future success on the Elementary Science STAAR. From observing and describing to predicting and explaining, we’ll trace how curiosity becomes confidence and explore ways to make every early science experience count. **This session is for Chapel Hill ISD only. To schedule this session for your district, contact Michele Stokes at mstokes@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
85
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/1/2025
Start Time: 1:50 PM
End Time: 2:50 PM
Location: Chapel Hill ISD - W L Kissam Int
Come gain insight into how the Science TEKS stack up across grades 3-5 and where your instruction fits in the trajectory toward STAAR success. This session focuses on clarity, including understanding progressions, recognizing readiness standards, and identifying opportunities to strengthen vertical alignment, helping your students soar. **This session is for Chapel Hill ISD only. To schedule this session for your district, contact Michele Stokes at mstokes@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
85
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/1/2025
Start Time: 3:10 PM
End Time: 4:10 PM
Location: Chapel Hill ISD - W L Kissam Int
Unlock the power of the new Science TEKS Recurring Themes and Concepts (RTCs) to deepen understanding and engagement in your classroom. In this interactive session, explore how the QSSSA interactive lecture strategy can help students make meaningful connections across science content. Participants will learn how to combine RTCs with effective scaffolding techniques to promote academic language development, critical thinking, and scientific literacy. **This session is only for Chapel Hill ISD. To schedule this session for your district, contact Michele Stokes at mstokes@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
85
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/2/2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Collaborate* Room (*NOT AVAIL BEGIN JAN 1, 2026)
Workshop series day 3 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. Additional 8th Grade Social Studies U date is February 19. Day 3 units include Industrial Revolution, Westward Expansion, and Reform.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/2/2025
Start Time: 3:30 PM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Missed the 2025 Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching? Join us for a recap of the big ideas, key takeaways, and resources shared at this year's conference! We'll cover TEA updates, highlight innovative strategies, and provide valuable tools for your classroom. Plus, hear from teachers who attended as they share their insights and learning. Don't miss this opportunity to stay connected and inspired!
Max Participants:
250
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/4/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 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: 12/4/2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Transform your coaching conversations from general observations to laser-focused, data-driven dialogues! This essential session will elevate your ability to facilitate powerful data meetings that truly move the needle on student achievement. You'll learn how to guide teachers through meaningful data analysis, helping them identify patterns, celebrate growth, and pinpoint specific areas for targeted improvement. Discover proven protocols for structuring data meetings that engage rather than overwhelm, and master the coaching cycle approach that turns data insights into concrete classroom actions. Walk away with ready-to-use templates, questioning techniques, and facilitation strategies that will make you the go-to expert for transforming data from numbers on a page into meaningful instructional decisions.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/4/2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
All students can do challenging math—with the right support. In this session, you’ll learn how to build scaffolds that lift students without watering the learning down. Discover strategies for differentiation, just-in-time supports, and removing barriers so every learner has access to rigorous, meaningful math. Because support doesn’t mean lowering the bar—it means giving students the tools to reach it. ***This session is part of the Foundations of Secondary Math Instruction series. Each workshop stands alone, but we encourage you to join the others to build a complete toolkit for student-centered math instruction.***
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/5/2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
AI integration isn't about replacing educators—it's about empowering them. In this session, leaders will explore practical ways AI can enhance instruction and student learning through real, standards-aligned use cases. From time-saving teacher tools to student-centered learning supports, we’ll highlight AI applications that fit seamlessly into existing instructional strategies. Participants will engage in a hands-on lesson design workshop and tool showcase to better understand how to support teachers in using AI meaningfully and responsibly in the classroom.
Max Participants:
85
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/5/2025
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. 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:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/5/2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Whether your students are preparing for their first JrVASE entry or aiming for a perfect VASE score, this session will equip you with practical strategies to help them succeed. We will walk through the competition process, review rules and rubrics, and explore ways to coach students in creating strong, original work. You will leave with checklists, timelines, and tips for supporting your artists while keeping the experience positive, organized, and stress-free.
Max Participants:
150
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/5/2025
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 3:15 PM
Location: Cumberland Academy - Cumberland Academy Upper Middle
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: 12/5/2025
Start Time: 10:45 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Gladewater ISD - Weldon 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), using TEKS RS to lesson plan and internalize what is being taught, and prepare for the STAAR 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 Gladewater ISD. To schedule this session for your district, contact Michele Stokes at mstokes@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/9/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Writing to Win! Unlock the keys to student success on Extended Constructed Responses! This interactive session provides teachers with practical strategies for guiding students to break down prompts, plan purposeful responses, and write with strong evidence. Walk away with ready-to-use tools and activities that will help every student write with confidence and clarity.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/10/2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Collaborate* Room (*NOT AVAIL BEGIN JAN 1, 2026)
Winter PLC Meeting Agenda: First-semester successes and struggles FITT recap eSports updates AI/EdTech updates
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/10/2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Ladies and Gentlemen! Grab your popcorn, cotton candy, and friends, and join us for a limited-time showing of tackling the TELPAS while we avoid teetering on the big top’s tightrope. Performers will connect everyday instruction to the student summative assessment: TELPAS, while equipping attendees with the tools needed to turn around the performance within their district or campus. Participants will leave with ready-made slideshows to use with students during TELPAS Boot Camps.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
9
Date: 12/11/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Tyler ISD - Jim Plyler Instructional Complex
Texas Instructional Leadership Cohorts require the following: 1. A Team of 3 Engagement (District Leader, Campus Leaders) 2. A Customized Service Agreement with Region 7 defining the scope of work and fees for the year(s) of engagement. (Participants are registered for the session once the District has signed and returned their CSA) This TIL Cohort focuses on building a leadership team's capacity to develop strong systems for regular observation of teachers and timely feedback that truly upgrades teacher practice. Through practice-based professional development and implementation support, campus and district leaders will learn Paul Bambrick-Santoyo's protocol to guide effective instructional practices in every classroom. Leaders will learn how to guide teachers to see a model of success, name a bite-sized action step, and take immediate action that supports growth and development. Participants in the Observation Feedback Cohort will engage in Face to Face Training, Implementation Support, and Principal Supervisor Coaching Sessions. Observation Feedback training involves 2 full days of training. In this two-day session, campus leadership teams will learn how to develop strong systems for regular observation of teachers and provide timely feedback. Through practice-based professional development and implementation support, campus and district leaders will learn Paul Bambrick-Santoyo's protocol to guide effective instructional practices in every classroom. Leaders will learn how to guide teachers to see a model of success, name a bite-sized action step, and take immediate action that supports growth and development. Participants will receive copies of both Get Better Faster and Leverage Leadership 2.0 to facilitate implementation within their districts. After Face-to-face training, district leaders will continue to engage with TIL Coaches for continued Implementation Support and monthly Coaching focused on the full implementation of Observation Feedback Cycles.
Max Participants:
90
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/11/2025
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: 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: 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: 1/6/2026
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: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 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: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 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: 1/8/2026
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: 1/9/2026
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: 1/12/2026
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:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/12/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate* 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: 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: 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: 8:30 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: 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: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Aspen Room
This workshop is designed to equip educators with the tools and strategies needed to leverage the NWEA MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) assessment and the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) for student success and professional growth. The morning session is from 10:00 to 11:30 and will provide a MAP Growth Overview. The afternoon session is from 1:00 - 2:30 and will focus on how NWEA MAP can be used in the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) district plan to measure student growth. Participants can register for the workshop and attend either morning or afternoon sessions or both. A break for lunch on the participant's own will be between sessions.
Max Participants:
30
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: 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: 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 2 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: 1/27/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
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: 1/28/2026
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: 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: 1/30/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Collaborate* Room (*NOT AVAIL BEGIN JAN 1, 2026)
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: 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: 2/10/2026
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: 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: 2/10/2026
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: 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: 2/11/2026
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: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 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: 8:30 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: 2/13/2026
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: 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: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Collaborate* Room (*NOT AVAIL BEGIN JAN 1, 2026)
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: 2/24/2026
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: 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: 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: 3/3/2026
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: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Region 7 Lobby
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*
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
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
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: 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-2 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: 3/11/2026
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: 3/18/2026
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: 3/23/2026
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: 3/25/2026
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: 3/31/2026
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: 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: 4/2/2026
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: 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: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 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: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 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: 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: 4/16/2026
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
