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Date: 4/1/2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Bullard ISD - Bullard Ms
Analyze Mock data, adjust pacing, and build a focused test prep plan leading into STAAR. This session is designed for Bullard ISD. For a similar session, contact Stacy Gwartney at sgwartney@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
6
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/1/2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Troup ISD - Troup 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), TCMPC resources, 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 Troup ISD 5th Grade. To schedule this session for your district, contact Michele Stokes at mstokes@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/1/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
The future of AI in education is too big to tackle alone. This session focuses on building momentum through collaboration—sharing what’s working, learning from each other, and aligning efforts across districts. Leaders will engage in roundtable discussions, mini-pitch sessions, and a showcase of innovative practices to spark new ideas and inspire collective action. Whether you're piloting AI tools or refining policy, this session is about breaking down silos and creating a network of support that accelerates progress for everyone involved. *Guest Speaker - Dr. Jim Torrence*
Max Participants:
85
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/1/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
After STAAR, math learning doesn’t stop—it shifts from test prep to cumulative projects. In this session, teachers will learn how to use project-based learning to keep students engaged, challenged, and thinking deeply through the end of the year. Using the TEKS Resource System, participants will explore available project-based units and design a rollout plan that connects math to meaningful, authentic contexts.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/1/2026
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Bullard ISD - Bullard Ms
Analyze Mock data, adjust pacing, and discuss rigor. This session is designed for Bullard ISD. For a similar session, contact Stacy Gwartney at sgwartney@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
6
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/2/2026
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Nacogdoches ISD - Administration
Are you ready to take Sheltered Instruction to the next level? Join us for Session 5 as we explore what Content-Based Language Instruction is all about! CBLI is for all educators of emergent bilingual (EB) students, in both ESL and bilingual programs. Between Session 1 and Session 5, we will explore practical ways to develop language through content delivery and by using your students’ primary language and/or English.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
3
Date: 4/2/2026
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
As the end of the school year approaches, energy runs high—and time runs low. This four-part webinar series is designed to support educators with simple, engaging, and effective activities tailored specifically for Emergent Bilingual (EB) students. Each one-hour session will focus on a different set of 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: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
WriteAlign is an AI-powered tool that helps educators quickly evaluate and give meaningful feedback on Extended Constructed Response (ECR) writing. By aligning feedback directly to rubrics and standards, WriteAlign supports consistent scoring and faster turnaround. This webinar will serve as initial onboarding for ESC staff across Texas.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/9/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Join us for a deep dive into the MagicSchool platform. We'll explore the MagicSchool tools in depth and discuss how they can help make us more efficient and more creative teachers. Then we will explore the MagicStudent tools and discover how to incorporate AI into our student lessons and activities. This will be a dynamic learning experience with AI tools and will prepare you for innovation in the classroom!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/9/2026
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
As the end of the school year approaches, energy runs high—and time runs low. This four-part webinar series is designed to support educators with simple, engaging, and effective activities tailored specifically for Emergent Bilingual (EB) students. Each one-hour session will focus on a different set of 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: 4/10/2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Gladewater ISD - Weldon El
This professional development session equips educators to use STAAR data as a powerful tool for planning review. Participants will learn how to analyze benchmark results, align instruction with the 2024 Science TEKS, and design targeted, data-driven review plans. The session emphasizes practical strategies for whole-group gamified review, small-group instruction for areas of need, and provides teachers with actionable approaches to strengthen student performance on the STAAR. *** This session is for Gladewater ISD only. If you are interested in conducting a similar workshop in your district, please contact Michele Stokes at mstokes@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/10/2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: New Summerfield ISD - New Summerfield School
This session supports new teachers by removing the guesswork from lesson planning. Participants will receive a clear overview of available instructional resources and how they fit together, followed by a step-by-step look at backward design—from standards to daily instruction. Teachers will leave with three practical, classroom-ready strategies they can immediately begin integrating into their lessons to strengthen alignment, engagement, and instructional confidence. **This session is only for New Summerfield ISD. To schedule this session for your district, contact Stacy Gwartney at sgwartney@esc7.net
Max Participants:
12
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/10/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
SESSION 7 Join us for a collaborative session to explore tips, tools, and strategies for maximizing your impact within the TCMPC Platform.
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/14/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Grounded in the work of Pam Harris (keynote speaker from Making Math Memorable), this session shows how developing mathematical reasoning doesn’t require a total instructional overhaul—just the right small shifts. Teachers will explore simple, high-impact shifts that help students make sense of math, see relationships, and rely less on memorized steps. Walk away with practical, classroom-ready moves you can use immediately to spark deeper thinking and stronger understanding. ***This session builds the instructional foundation for routines that deepen numeracy and naturally lead into Math That Makes Sense: Using Problem Strings to Build Powerful Numeracy (Grades 6–12), where these ideas come to life through a concrete, classroom-ready routine.***
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/16/2026
Start Time: 7:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Overton ISD - Overton 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 Overton ISD. To schedule this session for your district, contact Michele Stokes at mstokes@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/16/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Spring PLC Meeting Agenda: Biggest successes of the year? How have your teachers/colleagues improved? Strategies for next year?
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/16/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Problem Strings help students see structure, make connections, and develop fluency without memorizing isolated procedures. Grounded in the work of Pam Harris (keynote speaker from the Making Math Memorable conference), this session shows how Problem Strings put the small instructional shifts from Developing Mathematical Reasoning into action. Teachers will explore how intentional sequencing builds reasoning and understanding in high school math courses and leave with ready-to-use examples and strategies that immediately elevate student thinking. ***This session complements Math That Makes Sense: Developing Mathematical Reasoning (Grades 6-12) by showing how those small shifts come to life through Problem Strings.***
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 a different set of 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: 4/20/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
This interactive workshop supports educators in leveraging AI as a practical tool to strengthen Tier One instruction and better meet the needs of all students. Participants will engage in hands-on exploration and have dedicated time to apply tools and strategies directly to their own instructional planning. To maximize learning, participants are encouraged to bring relevant materials, such as upcoming unit information or lesson plans, to use during the session. The focus is on using AI as a thought partner to enhance instructional effectiveness while building on existing practices, without adding additional demands to teachers’ workload.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/22/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Join us for a high-impact day of collaboration, innovation, and strategic planning focused entirely on master scheduling. District and campus leaders will come together to explore a variety of elementary and secondary sample schedules, engage in meaningful dialogue, and tackle real-world scheduling challenges. This interactive session is designed to spark ideas, foster networking, and provide dedicated time and support for you to begin crafting your 2026–27 master schedule with clarity and confidence.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/22/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
WriteAlign is an AI-powered tool that helps educators quickly evaluate and give meaningful feedback on Extended Constructed Response (ECR) writing. By aligning feedback directly to rubrics and standards, WriteAlign supports consistent scoring and faster turnaround. This webinar will serve as initial onboarding for ESC staff across Texas.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
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 a different set of 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: 4/28/2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Beckville ISD - Beckville Sunset Elementary
This session provides customized support to meet the needs of teachers, coaches, and leaders. Depending on district or campus priorities, support may include leading a lesson or unit internalization, facilitating a lesson rehearsal, modeling a lesson, conducting joint or product observations, delivering additional professional learning sessions, or providing training on Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS). Each session is designed to strengthen instructional practice and ensure high-quality implementation of materials.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/29/2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Carlisle ISD - Carlisle School
Are you ready to take Sheltered Instruction to the next level? Join us as we explore what Content-Based Language Instruction is all about! CBLI is for all educators of emergent bilingual (EB) students, in both ESL and bilingual programs. We will explore practical ways to develop language through content delivery and by using your students’ primary language and/or English. This workshop is for Carlisle ISD staff only.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
4
Date: 4/29/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Igniting Learning Sparks: Turning Insights to Action is your chance to transform inspiration into impact! This dynamic workshop will equip educators with innovative strategies and practical tools to bring research-based ideas to life in the classroom. Join us to spark creativity, boost engagement, and turn fresh insights into meaningful learning experiences.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/29/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join us in our STEM Integration Series Part 4 focused on designing lab equipment in TinkerCad, printing the equipment, and using the design in an investigation.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/30/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
This workshop focuses on how new Google Workspace tools can support the creation of high-quality student products. Teachers will learn how to create their own notebooks and videos using NotebookLM and Google Vids, then explore how students can utilize the same tools to research, synthesize information, and communicate understanding. Participants will apply these tools to design a research project that prioritizes thinking, creativity, and communication beyond Docs and Slides.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/30/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
After STAAR, math learning doesn’t stop—it shifts from test prep to cumulative projects. In this session, teachers will learn how to use project-based learning to keep students engaged, challenged, and thinking deeply through the end of the year. Using the TEKS Resource System, participants will explore available project-based units and design a rollout plan that connects math to meaningful, authentic contexts.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/1/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join a year-long professional learning journey through the four foundational science strands of the Grade 3-5 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. This four-part cohort series is designed to deepen your understanding of grade-level science standards, enrich your vocabulary instruction, and build your confidence through engaging, hands-on lessons. In “Mission - Matter” you will begin your quest with an exploration of the physical world. This mission focuses on observing, measuring, and manipulating your understanding of matter and its physical properties.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/1/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
After STAAR, math learning doesn’t stop—it shifts from test prep to cumulative projects. In this session, teachers will learn how to use project-based learning to keep students engaged, challenged, and thinking deeply through the end of the year. Using the TEKS Resource System, participants will explore available project-based units and design a rollout plan that connects math to meaningful, authentic contexts.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/4/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
Welcome to a workshop that puts the spotlight on personalized learning, where education becomes a uniquely tailored journey for each student. In this transformative session, delve into the art and science of crafting personalized learning experiences that resonate with individual needs, preferences, and strengths. Explore innovative strategies for creating flexible learning paths, leveraging technology for adaptive instruction, and fostering student agency. From personalized assessments to differentiated content delivery, this workshop equips educators with the tools to revolutionize their teaching approach and create an inclusive, student-centric learning environment. Join us on this journey to unleash the full potential of personalized learning and redefine the future of education!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/4/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Grounded in the work of Pam Harris (keynote speaker from Making Math Memorable), this session shows how developing mathematical reasoning doesn’t require a total instructional overhaul—just the right small shifts. Teachers will explore simple, high-impact shifts that help students make sense of math, see relationships, and rely less on memorized steps. Walk away with practical, classroom-ready moves you can use immediately to spark deeper thinking and stronger understanding. ***This session builds the instructional foundation for routines that deepen numeracy and naturally lead into Math That Makes Sense: Using Problem Strings to Build Powerful Numeracy (Grades 6–12), where these ideas come to life through a concrete, classroom-ready routine.***
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/5/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
WriteAlign is an AI-powered tool that helps educators quickly evaluate and give meaningful feedback on Extended Constructed Response (ECR) writing. By aligning feedback directly to rubrics and standards, WriteAlign supports consistent scoring and faster turnaround. This webinar will serve as initial onboarding for ESC staff across Texas.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/8/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Bring your science classroom to life with Canva! In this hands-on session, you’ll learn to design eye-catching presentations, interactive handouts, student-friendly notes, and engaging worksheets—all tailored for science teaching. We’ll also sprinkle in a few tech tools to help your lessons spark curiosity, boost engagement, and make learning stick. No design experience needed—just your creativity and love for science!
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
5
Date: 5/8/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
SESSION 8 Join us for a collaborative session to explore tips, tools, and strategies for maximizing your impact within the TCMPC Platform.
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/8/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Grounded in the work of Pam Harris (keynote speaker from Making Math Memorable), this session shows how developing mathematical reasoning doesn’t require a total instructional overhaul—just the right small shifts. Teachers will explore simple, high-impact shifts that help students make sense of math, see relationships, and rely less on memorized steps. Walk away with practical, classroom-ready moves you can use immediately to spark deeper thinking and stronger understanding. ***This session builds the instructional foundation for routines that deepen numeracy and naturally lead into Math That Makes Sense: Using Problem Strings to Build Powerful Numeracy (Grades K–5), where these ideas come to life through a concrete, classroom-ready routine.***
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/11/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Online Webinar
Join us as we network and find out more about the resources District Testing Coordinators can access. We will discuss these resources and how they can make your work more effective. Be ready to learn, talk, and share.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/11/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Problem Strings help students see structure, make connections, and develop fluency without memorizing isolated procedures. Grounded in the work of Pam Harris (keynote speaker from the Making Math Memorable conference), this session shows how Problem Strings put the small instructional shifts from Developing Mathematical Reasoning into action. Teachers will explore how intentional sequencing builds reasoning and understanding in high school math courses and leave with ready-to-use examples and strategies that immediately elevate student thinking. ***This session complements Math That Makes Sense: Developing Mathematical Reasoning (Grades 6-12) by showing how those small shifts come to life through Problem Strings.***
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/11/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
WriteAlign is an AI-powered tool that helps educators quickly evaluate and give meaningful feedback on Extended Constructed Response (ECR) writing. By aligning feedback directly to rubrics and standards, WriteAlign supports consistent scoring and faster turnaround. This webinar will serve as initial onboarding for ESC staff across Texas.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/12/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
In this session, we will dive deeply into a set of best practices supported by research that should be present in RLA classrooms, regardless of instructional materials.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/12/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Collaborate* Room (*NOT AVAIL 3/6/26-4/10/26))
What Every Science Leader Should Know! This cohort is designed for instructional coaches, curriculum directors, and campus administrators who support science instruction. The goal is to build a shared understanding of what high-quality science instruction looks like in today’s classrooms. Participants will observe a model science lesson, unpack what makes science instruction uniquely different from other content areas, and explore key shifts in the new science standards. Together, we will identify practical ways leaders can support teachers with planning, instruction, and implementation. This is a collaborative cohort experience focused on seeing, talking, and thinking like science leaders.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/13/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Ready to turn passive students into active participants in your science classroom? In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore powerful student discourse strategies—including QSSSA (Question, Signal, Stem, Share, Assess)—that get kids talking, thinking, and engaging deeply with science content. You'll learn how to embed these tools into your investigations, vocabulary work, and data analysis. Walk away with ready-to-use sentence stems, talk routines, and student practice tools that support every learner. Let’s make scientific thinking audible!
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/13/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress 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:
9
Date: 5/13/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Join us for a high-impact day of collaboration, innovation, and strategic planning focused entirely on master scheduling. District and campus leaders will come together to explore a variety of elementary and secondary sample schedules, engage in meaningful dialogue, and tackle real-world scheduling challenges. This interactive session is designed to spark ideas, foster networking, and provide dedicated time and support for you to begin crafting your 2026–27 master schedule with clarity and confidence.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/14/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Date: 5/15/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
This TWO-DAY professional development workshop prepares teachers for successful implementation of STEM instruction in their classrooms by immersing them directly in the role of STEM learner, engaging first-hand in high-impact STEM practices such as project-based learning, design-based challenges, and computational thinking. To better understand the role STEM plays in education, educators will make connections between the Texas STEM framework, STEM fluency skills, and contemporary workforce demands. Most importantly, educators will begin embedding these STEM strategies into what matters most—their daily work with students. Must attend both days to receive credit. **A TEALearn Badge can be earned for this training.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/14/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
AI is more than just a buzzword—it’s a game-changer in education. But how can you move beyond curiosity and start using AI to enhance teaching and learning? In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore practical strategies to maximize AI in the classroom, from streamlining lesson planning and assessments to fostering creativity and engagement. You’ll discover time-saving tools and ways to personalize learning for every student. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your approach, this session will give you the confidence to integrate AI effectively and efficiently. Key Takeaways: - Discover AI tools that simplify lesson planning, assessment, and feedback - Explore ways to personalize learning and differentiate instruction using AI - Learn strategies to foster student engagement and creativity with AI-powered resources - Walk away with ready-to-use ideas and resources to implement immediately
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/14/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Problem Strings help students see structure, make connections, and develop fluency without memorizing isolated procedures. Grounded in the work of Pam Harris (keynote speaker from the Making Math Memorable conference), this session shows how Problem Strings put the small instructional shifts from Developing Mathematical Reasoning into action. Teachers will explore how intentional sequencing builds reasoning and understanding in high school math courses and leave with ready-to-use examples and strategies that immediately elevate student thinking. ***This session complements Math That Makes Sense: Developing Mathematical Reasoning (Grades K-5) by showing how those small shifts come to life through Problem Strings.***
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/14/2026
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Ready to elevate your mindset and reach new heights in your program leadership? Join our one-hour monthly Zooms to stay informed and ahead of monthly tasks with our expert support! The EB Leader Line is your trailhead to timely updates, fresh insights, and space to ask the questions that matter most. Whether you're navigating rocky terrain or enjoying a smooth stretch, these sessions are here to guide your climb and keep your program on course. Join other leaders of Title III and/or bilingual/ESL programs, and campus administrators. Bring your questions, lace up your boots, and let’s summit success—together.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
2
Date: 5/19/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Jumpstart Your K-5 Science Classroom: Routines, Procedures, and the Science Standards! This hands-on workshop is designed for beginning K-5 science teachers to help them effectively plan for Science instruction. Participants will explore key routines and procedures, learn strategies for organizing their science classrooms, and engage in grade-specific labs addressing core matter standards. We will also create a template for science journal setup, review essential safety needs, and leave with practical tools and strategies for a successful school year.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/21/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Big changes are coming! Beginning in 2026-27, Texas educators will implement brand-new English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS). Join us for this interactive session to unpack what’s new, what’s familiar, and what it all means for your classroom. We’ll break down each standard, compare them to the current ELPS, and explore practical, ready-to-use examples for every content area. Walk away with a clear understanding and a toolkit of strategies to support your emergent bilingual students confidently from day one, as well as the new, updated Seidlitz ELPS Flip Book! Don’t miss this chance to get ahead of the curve and elevate your language instruction!
Max Participants:
85
Min Participants:
22
Date: 5/26/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join us for an interactive session designed exclusively for districts who are implementing Bluebonnet. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to effectively utilize the TCR platform alongside Bluebonnet instructional materials to support internalization at the module level. After exploring the platform’s features, participants will engage in a hands-on process to internalize the first module of instruction, ensuring readiness for impactful classroom delivery. For similar training opportunities, please contact Carmen Dowdy at cdowdy@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/26/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Participants will be trained in the setup and use of the Region 7 Planetarium. Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be eligible to check out Region 7's planetarium for use with their students. At least 2 people from a district or campus must attend together. Reservations occur at the end of the summer via Zoom.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/26/2026
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
This interactive workshop explores how gamification can increase student engagement and motivation without sacrificing rigor. Participants will experience classroom-ready game structures, analyze why they work, and explore digital platforms that transform review, practice, and formative assessment into meaningful learning experiences. Emphasis is placed on purposeful design, student agency, and alignment to instructional goals and standards. **In this 3-hour version, planning time will not be included.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/27/2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Lufkin ISD - Administration
Big changes are coming! Beginning in 2026-27, Texas educators will implement brand-new English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS). Join us for this interactive session to unpack what’s new, what’s familiar, and what it all means for your classroom. We’ll break down each standard, compare them to the current ELPS, and explore practical, ready-to-use examples for every content area. Walk away with a clear understanding and a toolkit of strategies to support your emergent bilingual students confidently from day one. This workshop is for the instructional leadership team in Lufkin ISD.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
8
Date: 5/27/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Come explore how to blend gifted and talented (G/T) strategies with science instruction, using the book The Wild Robot as a creative framework. Participants will explore themes from the movie, such as robotics, ecosystems, and adaptation, while designing inquiry-based science lessons that challenge and engage G/T students. Learn to integrate critical thinking and creative problem-solving into lessons while creating cross-curricular connections between literacy and science through the lenses of technology and innovation. Get ready to integrate, differentiate, and explore! This workshop is open to members of the G/T Coop and the G/T Professional Development Coop.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/27/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Designing learning that sticks—from launch to explanation. Come explore how to put the big science ideas at the center of your instruction. Learn to select anchoring phenomena, craft essential questions, develop exemplars, and sequence learning to keep students focused and engaged. Walk away with a ready-to-use storyline for the 26–27 school year.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
5
Date: 5/27/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
Discover how to make the most of the TCMPC platform to strengthen instructional design through the effective use of TCMPC (TEKS RS). Participants will explore how core documents support lesson planning, alignment and understanding of content. Teachers will leave with practical strategies and templates to ensure that lesson plans and classroom instruction are consistently aligned to the established scope and sequence. For similar workshop requests, please contact Carmen Dowdy at cdowdy@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/28/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
Date: 5/28/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Meal Service - Rock Wall
Date: 5/28/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Lobby
Bluebonnet Share Day is an opportunity to celebrate and learn from the powerful work happening in classrooms across our region. Teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators will lead one-hour breakout sessions highlighting real examples of Bluebonnet Learning curriculum implementation—from engaging lessons and effective instructional strategies to planning practices and school-wide systems that support student success. Join us to gather practical ideas, spark inspiration, and learn alongside colleagues who are bringing Bluebonnet to life every day.
Max Participants:
250
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/1/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join a year-long professional learning journey through the four foundational science strands of the Grade 3-5 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. This four-part cohort series is designed to deepen your understanding of grade-level science standards, enrich your vocabulary instruction, and build your confidence through engaging, hands-on lessons. In “Mission - Matter” you will begin your quest with an exploration of the physical world. This mission focuses on observing, measuring, and manipulating your understanding of matter and its physical properties.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/1/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Join us for a deep dive into the MagicSchool platform. We'll explore the MagicSchool tools in depth and discuss how they can help make us more efficient and more creative teachers. Then we will explore the MagicStudent tools and discover how to incorporate AI into our student lessons and activities. This will be a dynamic learning experience with AI tools and will prepare you for innovation in the classroom!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/1/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Designing learning that sticks—from launch to explanation. Students talk all the time—let’s make it meaningful. Learn how to teach productive discourse, structure student conversations, ask questions that spark higher-order thinking, and set classroom norms and scaffolds that support talk as a tool for learning. Note: Each session builds on the others, creating a complete picture of effective science teaching—but they are designed to stand alone, so you can attend any workshop independently.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
5
Date: 6/1/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Big changes are coming! Beginning in 2026-27, Texas educators will implement brand-new English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS). Join us for this interactive session to unpack what’s new, what’s familiar, and what it all means for your classroom. We’ll break down each standard, compare them to the current ELPS, and explore practical, ready-to-use examples for every content area. Walk away with a clear understanding and a toolkit of strategies to support your emergent bilingual students confidently from day one, as well as the new, updated Seidlitz ELPS Flip Book! Don’t miss this chance to get ahead of the curve and elevate your language instruction!
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
22
Date: 6/1/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Fluency is more than speed. It’s strategy, flexibility, and understanding. In this session, participants will explore how number sense and reasoning about operations lead to efficient and accurate computation. Using TEKS Resource System tools, teachers will trace how conceptual understanding of numbers, operations, and structure develops across grades and ultimately builds strong procedural skill.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/2/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elkhart ISD - Administration
Confident problem solvers don’t just find answers, they make sense of them. In this collaborative session, we’ll explore practical strategies and routines that help students reason, persevere, and represent their thinking across all grade levels. You’ll experience tasks and teacher moves that strengthen confidence, curiosity, and sense-making in every math classroom. ***This workshop is exclusively for Elkhart ISD. To schedule this session for your district, contact hkleinmann@esc7.net or julie.fowler@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
This interactive 6-hour session equips educators with strategies to use picture books as a launchpad for differentiated STEAM tasks designed to challenge and engage Gifted and Talented learners. Participants will explore how high-level questioning, creative problem-solving, and design thinking can emerge from simple stories, building critical and inventive thinking with every page turn.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/4/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Empower all learners in your elementary science classroom with strategies, behavior supports, and STAAR-allowable supplemental aids. This hands-on workshop will equip educators with practical tools to modify lessons, manage student behaviors, and ensure all students, including those with special needs, can thrive during science labs and investigations.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/4/2026
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Discover how WriteAlign can streamline writing instruction and provide meaningful feedback at scale. In this session, participants will explore how the platform supports student writing growth through aligned rubrics, efficient scoring, and actionable insights. See how WriteAlign can save time while enhancing the quality and consistency of feedback for students across grade levels and content areas.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/5/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate* Room
This FREE 6-hour institute, presented by Law Related Education, includes a session designed to address TEKS for teaching Reconstruction and a session on resources and strategies to teach and review for the state assessment. Working with consultants, participants will learn and receive valuable content, methods, and resources. Content presentations are reinforced with practical activities which will be made available to all participants. Review resources include: Mix, Match, Freeze on Key STAAR Dates Review Dominoes for every era of history History in Pictures - Utilize visuals to review and tell the political, economic, and social history of our nation Hexagonal Thinking of each era Sneak Peek Packs Registration is Free and lunch will be provided. Participants receive access to all materials upon completion of this course.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/5/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Join us for a FREE 6-hour engaging and interactive workshop designed to enhance your students' conceptual understanding and critical thinking skills in preparation for the STAAR exam. This training, hosted by Law Related Education, will equip educators with innovative review strategies that bring learning to life. Explore opportunities to review history through a conceptual lens and experience lessons including connection cards, hexagonal thinking, dominoes, thinking in pictures and so much more. Workshop is free to all districts in Region 7 and lunch is included.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/5/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Are your students exhibiting anxiety in Math? Discover effective strategies to help K-12 students overcome math anxiety in this engaging workshop for educators and counselors. Learn to recognize signs, implement supportive techniques, and foster a positive learning environment to boost student confidence in the math classroom.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/11/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Date: 6/11/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
In this session, we will dive deeply into a set of best practices supported by research that should be present in RLA classrooms, regardless of instructional materials.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/11/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Birch Room*
In this session, we will dive deeply into a set of best practices supported by research that should be present in Math classrooms, regardless of instructional materials.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/11/2026
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Ready to elevate your mindset and reach new heights in your program leadership? Join our one-hour monthly Zooms to stay informed and ahead of monthly tasks with our expert support! The EB Leader Line is your trailhead to timely updates, fresh insights, and space to ask the questions that matter most. Whether you're navigating rocky terrain or enjoying a smooth stretch, these sessions are here to guide your climb and keep your program on course. Join other leaders of Title III and/or bilingual/ESL programs, and campus administrators. Bring your questions, lace up your boots, and let’s summit success—together.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
2
Date: 6/12/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Part 1: Participants will be trained in the setup and use of the Region 7 Planetarium. Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be eligible to check out Region 7's planetarium for use with their students. At least 2 people from a district or campus must attend together. (Participants are free to leave after part 1 and receive 3 hours of training) Part 2: We will explore grade-appropriate lessons. Parts 1 and 2 are required to receive 6 credit hours. Reservations occur at the end of the summer via Zoom.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/12/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Maple Room
College readiness in math doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built intentionally through strong instruction and purposeful practice. Join us as we unpack the key expectations and math concepts of the TSIA2, SAT, and ACT and how to weave college readiness skills into your current curriculum through interleaved, spaced, and spiral practice.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/12/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Are your students’ essays missing that wow factor? Are student essays missing the answer? It all starts with a knockout thesis statement — the heartbeat of any strong argument! Join us for a hands-on, fast-paced professional learning workshop designed to help you guide students from vague ideas to bold, clear, and arguable claims. Together, we’ll break down what makes a thesis effective and explore classroom-tested strategies that make thesis writing engaging, accessible, and doable for all learners. By the end, you’ll walk away with ready-to-use classroom activities, a teacher toolkit, and renewed confidence in helping students craft thesis statements that give their writing purpose, direction, and punch.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/12/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Want to teach personal finance without spending hours planning? Join us for an engaging introduction to Next Gen Personal Finance (NGPF) and see how you can bring meaningful, real-world money skills into your classroom—with minimal prep and zero cost. Explore NGPF’s free, standards-aligned courses, unit plans, interactive tools, and ready-to-use lessons, then dive into a sample lesson to see exactly how it works in action. You’ll leave with practical strategies, classroom-ready resources, and the confidence to start teaching personal finance right away—whether you’re brand new or looking to level up what you already do.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/15/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join us for an interactive session designed exclusively for districts who are implementing Bluebonnet. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to effectively utilize the TCR platform alongside Bluebonnet instructional materials to support internalization at the module level. After exploring the platform’s features, participants will engage in a hands-on process to internalize the first module of instruction, ensuring readiness for impactful classroom delivery. For similar training opportunities, please contact Carmen Dowdy at cdowdy@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/15/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Big changes are coming! Beginning in 2026-27, Texas educators will implement brand-new English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS). Join us for this interactive session to unpack what’s new, what’s familiar, and what it all means for your classroom. We’ll break down each standard, compare them to the current ELPS, and explore practical, ready-to-use examples for every content area. Walk away with a clear understanding and a toolkit of strategies to support your emergent bilingual students confidently from day one, as well as the new, updated Seidlitz ELPS Flip Book! Don’t miss this chance to get ahead of the curve and elevate your language instruction!
Max Participants:
55
Min Participants:
21
Date: 6/15/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
Students thrive when structure and curiosity work hand in hand. As part of the Secondary Math Workshop Series, this session lays the foundation for building a math workshop that encourages exploration, collaboration, and ownership. Learn how to establish clear expectations, build effective routines, and design lessons that balance modeling, exploration, and reflection. ***This session is part of the “Secondary Math Workshop” series. While each session is independent, the ideas and strategies connect across the series, making the most sense when experienced together.***
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/16/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Designing learning that sticks—from launch to explanation. Join us as we learn how to integrate modeling into the science classroom. We’ll explore what models are, how to guide students in using them to unlock prior knowledge, refine their ideas, and track their understanding across a unit. Modeling puts learning—and progress—squarely in students’ hands. Note: Each session builds on the others, creating a complete picture of effective science teaching—but they are designed to stand alone, so you can attend any workshop independently.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
5
Date: 6/16/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Birch Room*
Do you work with under-resourced students on a daily basis? If so, you know that every moment and opportunity counts. Join us for an empowering hands-on workshop designed to equip educators with the skills and strategies necessary to close learning gaps for under-resourced students. This "make and take" session highlights strategies from Research-Based Strategies: Narrowing the Achievement Gap for Under-resourced Students by Drs. Ruby Payne and Bethanie Tucker. This workshop is essential for educators across all grade levels, from kindergarten through high school.
Max Participants:
55
Min Participants:
9
Date: 6/16/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
A well-managed workshop keeps every student engaged and thinking. As part of the Secondary Math Workshop Series, this session focuses on strategies to keep learning active, organized, and purposeful. Discover how to manage the flow of workshop time, differentiate instruction, and assess understanding in real time while maintaining student engagement and accountability. ***This session is part of the “Secondary Math Workshop” series. While each session is independent, the ideas and strategies connect across the series, making the most sense when experienced together.***
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/16/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Gilmer ISD - Gilmer H S
SibmeCon is a user-driven conference for teachers, coaches, and leaders using Sibme. Join educators from across East Texas to share strategies, explore Sibme’s AI-powered tools, and learn how reflection and collaboration can strengthen instruction and support teacher growth.
Max Participants:
500
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/17/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Designing learning that sticks—from launch to explanation. Come explore how to put the big science ideas at the center of your instruction. Learn to select anchoring phenomena, craft essential questions, develop exemplars, and sequence learning to keep students focused and engaged. Walk away with a ready-to-use storyline for the 26–27 school year.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
5
Date: 6/18/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Designing learning that sticks—from launch to explanation. Learn how to guide students in making and justifying claims with evidence. Experience a mini-storyline from start to finish and practice strategies that help students build explanations, support arguments, and connect ideas—all while engaging deeply with science concepts. Note: Each session builds on the others, creating a complete picture of effective science teaching—but they are designed to stand alone, so you can attend any workshop independently.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
5
Date: 6/18/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Meaningful tasks are the heartbeat of a strong math workshop. As part of the Secondary Math Workshop Series, this session focuses on selecting and designing mathematical experiences that spark curiosity and deepen understanding. Learn how to adapt and create problems that promote reasoning, collaboration, and rich discussion. ***This session is part of the “Secondary Math Workshop” series. While each session is independent, the ideas and strategies connect across the series, making the most sense when experienced together.***
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/22/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
This foundational workshop introduces educational leaders, instructional coaches, and teachers to the essential concepts, capabilities, and considerations of artificial intelligence in education. Participants will move beyond AI myths and headlines to develop a practical understanding of how AI systems work, what they can and cannot do, and how to evaluate AI tools critically. Through hands-on exploration, collaborative discussion, and real-world scenarios, participants will build the confidence and knowledge base needed to make informed decisions about AI integration in their educational contexts. By the end of this session, participants will understand key AI terminology, have direct experience with common AI tools, and be prepared to engage in thoughtful conversations about AI's role in teaching and learning.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/22/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Igniting Learning Sparks: Turning Insights to Action is your chance to transform inspiration into impact! This dynamic workshop will equip educators with innovative strategies and practical tools to bring research-based ideas to life in the classroom. Join us to spark creativity, boost engagement, and turn fresh insights into meaningful learning experiences.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/22/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Innovate* Room
Join us for a high-energy 6-hour Gifted/Talented update designed to celebrate the upcoming 250th birthday of the United States. This session will equip you with innovative, engaging strategies to bring the Semiquincentennial into your classroom. This session blends best-practice G/T instructional strategies, primary sources, and integrated Social Studies TEKS connections to help teachers design meaningful learning experiences for advanced learners. Participants will explore inquiry-based approaches, critical and creative thinking routines, discussion and writing strategies, and student-led learning structures—all framed through the lens of America’s 250-year story.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/22/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Algebra is the language of mathematics. Like any language, it must be understood before it can be spoken fluently. In this session, participants will explore how students learn to decode mathematical meaning from symbols and encode their thinking into expressions and equations. Using TEKS Resource System tools, teachers will examine how conceptual understanding of equality, operations, and structure develops into symbolic fluency.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/23/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Let’s turn tricky terms into words students actually remember. In this lively session, we’ll explore quick routines, clever visuals, and hands-on tricks that make vocabulary stick. You’ll leave with fun, ready-to-use strategies that boost confidence, build understanding, and close gaps—one sticky word at a time.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/23/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Malakoff ISD - Malakoff H S
Plan Smarter, Teach Better: Unlock the Power of TCMPC Tools! Join us for an engaging overview of the Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative (TCMPC) and discover how its powerful tools can transform your instructional planning. By the end of this session, you’ll have practical strategies and hands-on knowledge to leverage TCMPC for effective lesson design and planning. Perfect for educators seeking to maximize instructional time and align lessons with standards. This session is open to all TCMPC districts, but will be hosted at Malakoff High School. For similar workshop requests, please contact Carmen Dowdy at cdowdy@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/23/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Welcome to a workshop that puts the spotlight on personalized learning, where education becomes a uniquely tailored journey for each student. In this transformative session, delve into the art and science of crafting personalized learning experiences that resonate with individual needs, preferences, and strengths. Explore innovative strategies for creating flexible learning paths, leveraging technology for adaptive instruction, and fostering student agency. From personalized assessments to differentiated content delivery, this workshop equips educators with the tools to revolutionize their teaching approach and create an inclusive, student-centric learning environment. Join us on this journey to unleash the full potential of personalized learning and redefine the future of education!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/24/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Turn your classroom into a STEM playground! In this hands-on session, you’ll explore how the Micro:bit and MakeCode can power science investigations while incorporating computer science, math, and technology TEKS. No coding experience? No problem! You’ll dive into interactive activities that spark curiosity, build problem-solving skills, and connect learning across disciplines. Bring your device and leave with ready-to-use strategies and lessons to make your students feel like true mad scientists.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/25/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Pine Room*
This FREE Law-Related Education (LRE) interactive institute provides opportunities for exploring the TEKS in Government and History from a Texas perspective. Experience hands-on lessons that allow learners to engage with the content and gain a deeper understanding of our state. Collaborate with other educators as you engage in lessons and strategies that support student success and enrich existing curriculum. This institute is designed for both 4th and 7th grade teachers. Educators will explore resources created for their specific grade level. Participants will leave with practical strategies and resources to make learning come alive for all students in their classrooms. Included in these resources are: The Eras of Texas History The Uniqueness of Texas Government Texas Event Cards Texas Biography Cards Learn how to use these resources to examine the political, economic, and social significance of events.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/25/2026
Start Time: 8:30 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: 6/25/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Discover how to make the most of the TCMPC platform to strengthen instructional design through the effective use of TCMPC (TEKS RS). Participants will explore how core documents support lesson planning, alignment and understanding of content. Teachers will leave with practical strategies and templates to ensure that lesson plans and classroom instruction are consistently aligned to the established scope and sequence. For similar workshop requests, please contact Carmen Dowdy at cdowdy@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/25/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Join us in this engaging workshop based on the research of Eric Jensen. Participants will explore strategies and practices to support students from various socioeconomic backgrounds, with a focus on creating learning environments that will promote success for all students. This workshop aims to inspire educators, administrators, and other stakeholders.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
17
Date: 6/29/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Date: 6/30/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
Join us for an engaging and hands-on 2-day workshop designed to explore and implement instructional strategies inspired by the renowned educational researcher, Robert Marzano. This make-and-take workshop will empower educators with practical techniques to enhance student learning and achievement. Whether you're a seasoned educator or just starting your teaching journey, this workshop promises to invigorate your instructional practices and positively impact student outcomes. Participants will automatically be registered for day 2. Day 1- June 29 and Day 2-June 30
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
23
Date: 6/29/2026
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: 6/29/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Across all languages and cultures, humans rely on five cognitive patterns for processing information. NeuraPoints visualizes those patterns, allowing integrated thought processes to be coded, shared, and evaluated — by people and AI. From the creators of Thinking Maps, see what this metacognitive framework for visualizing thinking processes is all about. The fee covers the expenses of the materials for this new state-of-the-art workshop.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/30/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Empower young learners to think like engineers through hands-on design challenges that spark creativity and problem-solving. In this engaging workshop, you’ll explore simple, classroom-friendly engineering activities — from building bridges to launching mini catapults — all aligned to the K–2 TEKS. Leave with ready-to-use design challenges, scaffolding strategies, and practical tools to help your students embrace curiosity, collaboration, and the power of learning through failure.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/30/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar B/Cedar C
Build It, Take It: Engaging Literacy Stations is a hands-on, highly practical workshop designed to help educators create meaningful, student-centered literacy stations that can be implemented immediately in their classrooms. Participants explore strategies for designing stations that promote independence, reinforce essential literacy skills, and support differentiated instruction. Throughout the session, educators examine examples of high-impact station activities, learn how to align stations with instructional goals, and discover ways to manage rotations smoothly. The workshop emphasizes simplicity, sustainability, and engagement—ensuring that teachers walk away with ready-to-use materials they can “build” during the session and “take” back to their classrooms.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/30/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Elm Room
Linear relationships form the backbone of secondary mathematics. In this session, participants will explore how students build on their understanding of ratios and rates to make sense of slope, rate of change, and linear functions. Using TEKS Resource System tools, teachers will examine how reasoning across tables, graphs, and equations helps students model and interpret linear relationships with clarity, purpose, and confidence.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/6/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join a year-long professional learning journey through the four foundational science strands of the Grade 3-5 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. This four-part cohort series is designed to deepen your understanding of grade-level science standards, enrich your vocabulary instruction, and build your confidence through engaging, hands-on lessons. In “Mission - Matter” you will begin your quest with an exploration of the physical world. This mission focuses on observing, measuring, and manipulating your understanding of matter and its physical properties.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/6/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Students thrive when structure and curiosity work hand in hand. As part of the Secondary Math Workshop Series, this session lays the foundation for building a math workshop that encourages exploration, collaboration, and ownership. Learn how to establish clear expectations, build effective routines, and design lessons that balance modeling, exploration, and reflection. ***This session is part of the “Secondary Math Workshop” series. While each session is independent, the ideas and strategies connect across the series, making the most sense when experienced together.***
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/7/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Up your game by combining math and science to increase critical thinking! Come explore innovative ways to integrate math and science concepts to foster critical thinking and problem-solving. Through hands-on activities and collaborative discussions, you'll learn how to create meaningful connections and make abstract concepts more tangible and engaging. Get ready to mash up your classrooms for a richer, more interconnected learning experience!
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/7/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate* Room
Building on the foundational AI literacy developed in Session 1, this workshop transforms how educational professionals approach their daily work by positioning AI as a collaborative partner in their practice. Participants will explore common workflow challenges across educational roles and learn systematic approaches to identifying where AI can enhance efficiency, reduce repetitive tasks, and free up time for the work that matters most. Through guided exploration of core workflow strategies—such as template creation, iterative refinement, and batch processing—participants will discover how to integrate AI into their existing processes without disrupting what already works well. The session progresses from understanding universal workflow principles to personalizing AI integration for individual contexts and responsibilities. By the end of this session, participants will have developed their own customized AI-enhanced workflows tailored to their specific roles, whether in lesson planning, communication, professional learning design, administrative tasks, or instructional coaching. Participants will leave with concrete, immediately applicable strategies to work smarter while maintaining the quality, authenticity, and human connection that defines excellent educational practice.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/7/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Carthage ISD - Carthage H S
Plan Smarter, Teach Better: Unlock the Power of TCMPC Tools! Join us for an engaging overview of the Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative (TCMPC) and discover how its powerful tools can transform your instructional planning. By the end of this session, you’ll have practical strategies and hands-on knowledge to leverage TCMPC for effective lesson design and planning. Perfect for educators seeking to maximize instructional time and align lessons with standards. This session is open to all TCMPC districts, but will be hosted at Carthage High School. For similar workshop requests, please contact Carmen Dowdy at cdowdy@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/7/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Collaborate* Room (*NOT AVAIL 3/6/26-4/10/26))
A workshop designed to give teachers a practical, research aligned framework for literacy instruction. Participants learn how to build an effective, evidence based literacy block that engages students, strengthens foundational skills, and supports the development of confident readers and writers. As schools continue to adopt the science of reading, this workshop helps educators translate that research into daily classroom practice with tools, strategies, and routines that work.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/7/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
A well-managed workshop keeps every student engaged and thinking. As part of the Secondary Math Workshop Series, this session focuses on strategies to keep learning active, organized, and purposeful. Discover how to manage the flow of workshop time, differentiate instruction, and assess understanding in real time while maintaining student engagement and accountability. ***This session is part of the “Secondary Math Workshop” series. While each session is independent, the ideas and strategies connect across the series, making the most sense when experienced together.***
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/7/2026
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
This multi-session series gives participants practical tools to deepen students’ understanding of author’s purpose across genres. Moving beyond simple labels like inform or persuade, participants learn how to help students analyze an author’s message, craft choices, structure, and intended impact. This first session focuses on identifying the author’s purpose and message.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/7/2026
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
This multi-session series gives participants practical tools to deepen students’ understanding of author’s purpose across genres. Moving beyond simple labels like inform or persuade, participants learn how to help students analyze an author’s message, craft choices, structure, and intended impact. This first session focuses on how text structure shapes meaning.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/8/2026
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Discover how WriteAlign can streamline writing instruction and provide meaningful feedback at scale. In this session, participants will explore how the platform supports student writing growth through aligned rubrics, efficient scoring, and actionable insights. See how WriteAlign can save time while enhancing the quality and consistency of feedback for students across grade levels and content areas.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/9/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Quitman ISD - Quitman H S
Plan Smarter, Teach Better: Unlock the Power of TCMPC Tools! Join us for an engaging overview of the Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative (TCMPC) and discover how its powerful tools can transform your instructional planning. By the end of this session, you’ll have practical strategies and hands-on knowledge to leverage TCMPC for effective lesson design and planning. Perfect for educators seeking to maximize instructional time and align lessons with standards. This session is open to all TCMPC districts, but will be hosted at the Quitman Junior High/High School library. For similar workshop requests, please contact Carmen Dowdy at cdowdy@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/10/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Maple Room
Meaningful tasks are the heartbeat of a strong math workshop. As part of the Secondary Math Workshop Series, this session focuses on selecting and designing mathematical experiences that spark curiosity and deepen understanding. Learn how to adapt and create problems that promote reasoning, collaboration, and rich discussion. ***This session is part of the “Secondary Math Workshop” series. While each session is independent, the ideas and strategies connect across the series, making the most sense when experienced together.***
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/10/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
Every classroom contains a rich diversity of learners, each with unique strengths, challenges, and pathways to success. This session positions AI as a practical tool for making personalized learning achievable at scale. Participants will explore how AI can transform the seemingly impossible task of creating truly individualized learning experiences into a manageable, everyday practice. Through collaborative exploration and hands-on application, educators will experiment with AI strategies for adapting content complexity, providing multi-modal learning options, creating choice-based activities, and building flexible assessment approaches. The session emphasizes real classroom scenarios and authentic student needs, allowing participants to immediately apply AI techniques to their own curriculum and learners. Educators will leave with ready-to-use differentiation resources they've created during the workshop and a sustainable approach to using AI for ongoing personalization in their classrooms.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/10/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Warning: Extreme hands-on learning ahead! In this high-energy session, we’ll dive into biological, physical, and Earth systems to see how all the pieces fit—and sometimes collide. Through experiments, modeling, and data sleuthing, teachers will explore ways to help students make sense of complex systems, spot patterns, and connect concepts across science disciplines. Leave with ready-to-use activities that turn “huh?” moments into “aha!” moments—and maybe even a little controlled chaos in your classroom.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/10/2026
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum
Join the education team at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum for the annual Region 7 Education Service Center Teaching the Holocaust summer workshop series. Teachers will tour the Holocaust/Shoah Wing, the Human Rights Wing, and the Pivot to America Wing of the museum, as well as hear live testimony of a survivor, refugee, or second-generation survivor. Teachers will meet with museum educators to gain access to the vast resources available to teach students of all ages about the Holocaust, Human Rights, and local and national Upstanders. The DHHRM is a world-class museum with an exceptional education team ready to help you design instruction for your classroom. Teachers will receive light snacks and lunch at the museum, free parking, free admission into the museum, a $25 gas stipend (mailed after the visit), and resources to take back to the classroom. Resources are available for all ages. This training is open to all Region 7 districts and charters. For additional information contact mjdean@esc7.net
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/13/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Come turn read-alouds into hands-on science adventures that spark curiosity and deepen understanding. In this interactive workshop, you’ll explore engaging stories tied to the K–2 TEKS, investigate connected phenomena through quick experiments, and discover practical ways to bring science concepts to life. Walk away with ready-to-use activities, playful vocabulary strategies, and book-to-lab pairings that make science learning meaningful and memorable.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/13/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cedar A/Cedar B/Cedar C*
The A-F Accountability Framework gives our campuses and districts a grade, but what specific steps can we take to make improvements? During this session, participants will identify areas of accountability where they want to improve, explore actions to take, and how it could look on their campus.
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/13/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Maple Room
Are your students waiting for you to tell them what to do, or are they thinking for themselves? In this session, you’ll learn how to break the cycle of sit-and-get learning and launch a classroom where curiosity leads the way. Discover how to use random groups, vertical whiteboards, and thinking tasks that get everyone moving, talking, and problem-solving. Walk away ready to transform your classroom into a space where students don’t just do math, they think math. ***This session is part of the "Secondary Math Thinking Classrooms" workshop series. While each session is independent, the ideas and strategies connect across the series, making the most sense when experienced together.***
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/14/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
This interactive 6-hour session equips educators with strategies to use picture books as a launchpad for differentiated STEAM tasks designed to challenge and engage Gifted and Talented learners. Participants will explore how high-level questioning, creative problem-solving, and design thinking can emerge from simple stories, building critical and inventive thinking with every page turn.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/14/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Join us for a deep dive into the MagicSchool platform. We'll explore the MagicSchool tools in depth and discuss how they can help make us more efficient and more creative teachers. Then we will explore the MagicStudent tools and discover how to incorporate AI into our student lessons and activities. This will be a dynamic learning experience with AI tools and will prepare you for innovation in the classroom!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/14/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Maple 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. While each session is independent, the ideas and strategies connect across the series, making the most sense when experienced together.***
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/16/2026
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: 7/17/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Discover the powerful connection between spelling and reading development! In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore how understanding spelling patterns, phonics, and word structure strengthens decoding, fluency, and comprehension. Participants will learn practical strategies to integrate spelling instruction into literacy lessons, helping students build a solid foundation for reading success.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/20/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Come explore how to blend gifted and talented (G/T) strategies with science instruction, using the book The Wild Robot as a creative framework. Participants will explore themes from the movie, such as robotics, ecosystems, and adaptation, while designing inquiry-based science lessons that challenge and engage G/T students. Learn to integrate critical thinking and creative problem-solving into lessons while creating cross-curricular connections between literacy and science through the lenses of technology and innovation. Get ready to integrate, differentiate, and explore!
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/20/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Cedar Room A*
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:
75
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/20/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Join us for an interactive session designed exclusively for districts who are implementing Bluebonnet. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to effectively utilize the TCR platform alongside Bluebonnet instructional materials to support internalization at the module level. After exploring the platform’s features, participants will engage in a hands-on process to internalize the first module of instruction, ensuring readiness for impactful classroom delivery. For similar training opportunities, please contact Carmen Dowdy at cdowdy@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/22/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Jumpstart Your K-5 Science Classroom: Routines, Procedures, and the Science Standards! This hands-on workshop is designed for beginning K-5 science teachers to help them effectively plan for Science instruction. Participants will explore key routines and procedures, learn strategies for organizing their science classrooms, and engage in grade-specific labs addressing core matter standards. We will also create a template for science journal setup, review essential safety needs, and leave with practical tools and strategies for a successful school year.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/22/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Closing academic and achievement gaps requires precision in identifying where students struggle and targeted strategies to address those specific needs. This workshop explores how AI can support educators in conducting meaningful diagnostic work that leads directly to effective intervention. Participants will learn to use AI for analyzing student understanding, pinpointing misconceptions, identifying prerequisite skill gaps, and designing targeted instructional responses. Through hands-on practice and collaborative problem-solving, educators will develop approaches for using AI to move from assessment to action—creating intervention strategies that are both personalized and practical. Participants will leave with concrete methods for leveraging AI as a diagnostic and intervention planning tool, making gap-closing work more precise, efficient, and impactful in their classrooms.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/22/2026
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
This multi-session series gives participants practical tools to deepen students’ understanding of author’s purpose across genres. Moving beyond simple labels like inform or persuade, participants learn how to help students analyze an author’s message, craft choices, structure, and intended impact. This first session focuses on analysis of print and graphic features.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/22/2026
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
This multi-session series gives participants practical tools to deepen students’ understanding of author’s purpose across genres. Moving beyond simple labels like inform or persuade, participants learn how to help students analyze an author’s message, craft choices, structure, and intended impact. This first session focuses on analysis of figurative language.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/23/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Let’s face it, most worksheets don’t inspire engagement. Learn how to reimagine your existing worksheets and turn them into interactive, student-centered learning experiences. Discover simple strategies to get students moving, talking, and collaborating while still practicing essential skills. Bring one of your own worksheets and leave with a flipped, ready-to-use version.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/24/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress 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. While each session is independent, the ideas and strategies connect across the series, making the most sense when experienced together.***
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/24/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
A hands-on session packed with budget-friendly, low-waste chemistry labs powered by simple household ingredients. Discover how to transform baking soda and vinegar into engaging investigations that highlight key reactions, including acid-base stoichiometry, gas production, and the law of conservation of mass. We will discuss how to deepen scientific thinking and keep your classroom greener without sacrificing the “wow.”
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/24/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Aspen Room
Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are reshaping how we approach writing in the classroom. This hands-on workshop will help you build AI literacy and explore practical, ethical strategies for integrating AI into writing instruction. Come to learn how generative AI works, how to craft better prompts, and how to guide students in using AI to brainstorm ideas, organize their thinking, and reflect on their work—without replacing their voice or critical thinking. We’ll address concerns around plagiarism, set clear expectations for classroom use, and share ready-to-use lesson ideas and policies. Participants will leave with the confidence and tools to make AI a meaningful part of the writing process.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/27/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Discover how to make the most of the TCMPC platform to strengthen instructional design through the effective use of TCMPC (TEKS RS). Participants will explore how core documents support lesson planning, alignment and understanding of content. Teachers will leave with practical strategies and templates to ensure that lesson plans and classroom instruction are consistently aligned to the established scope and sequence. For similar workshop requests, please contact Carmen Dowdy at cdowdy@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/27/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Westwood ISD - Westwood J H
Designing learning that sticks—from launch to explanation. Learn how to guide students in making and justifying claims with evidence. Experience a mini-storyline from start to finish and practice strategies that help students build explanations, support arguments, and connect ideas—all while engaging deeply with science concepts.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
5
Date: 7/27/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Innovate* Room
AI is rapidly changing how students’ access, interpret, and create information, therefore, it’s more important than ever for social studies classrooms to focus on critical thinking, inquiry, and source evaluation. In this session, teachers will explore practical, classroom-ready strategies for using AI tools to support historical thinking, civic reasoning, and student engagement. Participants will learn how to design meaningful learning experiences that move beyond simple answers to deeper analysis, while also addressing the ethical and instructional implications of AI use. Walk away with ready-to-use ideas that empower students to think, question, and learn in an AI-driven world.
Max Participants:
26
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/28/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Central Heights ISD - Central Heights H S
Plan Smarter, Teach Better: Unlock the Power of TCMPC Tools! Join us for an engaging overview of the Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative (TCMPC) and discover how its powerful tools can transform your instructional planning. By the end of this session, you’ll have practical strategies and hands-on knowledge to leverage TCMPC for effective lesson design and planning. Perfect for educators seeking to maximize instructional time and align lessons with standards. This session is open to all TCMPC districts, but will be hosted at Central Heights High School. For similar workshop requests, please contact Carmen Dowdy at cdowdy@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/28/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Westwood ISD - Westwood El
This professional development session is designed to support K-2 educators in effectively utilizing resources to guide instruction and align upcoming units with the Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Participants will explore how to leverage the TEKS Resource System and district curriculum to create targeted, data-driven lesson plans for the upcoming school year. **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: 7/28/2026
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
This multi-session series gives participants practical tools to deepen students’ understanding of author’s purpose across genres. Moving beyond simple labels like inform or persuade, participants learn how to help students analyze an author’s message, craft choices, structure, and intended impact. This first session focuses on analysis of literary devices, mood, voice, and tone.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/28/2026
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Westwood ISD - Westwood El
This professional development session is designed to support 3-5 educators in effectively utilizing resources to guide instruction and align upcoming units with the Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Participants will explore how to leverage the TEKS Resource System and district curriculum to create targeted, data-driven lesson plans for the upcoming school year. **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: 7/28/2026
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
This multi-session series gives participants practical tools to deepen students’ understanding of author’s purpose across genres. Moving beyond simple labels like inform or persuade, participants learn how to help students analyze an author’s message, craft choices, structure, and intended impact. This session focuses on analysis of rhetorical devices and logical fallacies.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/29/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Westwood ISD - Administration
Step into the world of educational superheroes where we’ll arm you with powerful strategies and tech tools to help emergent bilingual students soar to new heights! This dynamic workshop will equip you with everything you need to support Emergent Bilinguals with limited proficiency, helping them discover their own superpowers. Get ready to transform your classroom into a place where every student can shine!
Max Participants:
95
Min Participants:
4
Date: 7/30/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Date: 7/31/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
This TWO-DAY professional development workshop prepares teachers for successful implementation of STEM instruction in their classrooms by immersing them directly in the role of STEM learner, engaging first-hand in high-impact STEM practices such as project-based learning, design-based challenges, and computational thinking. To better understand the role STEM plays in education, educators will make connections between the Texas STEM framework, STEM fluency skills, and contemporary workforce demands. Most importantly, educators will begin embedding these STEM strategies into what matters most—their daily work with students. Must attend both days to receive credit. **A TEALearn Badge can be earned for this training.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/31/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Maple Room
Let’s face it, most worksheets don’t inspire engagement. Learn how to reimagine your existing worksheets and turn them into interactive, student-centered learning experiences. Discover simple strategies to get students moving, talking, and collaborating while still practicing essential skills. Bring one of your own worksheets and leave with a flipped, ready-to-use version.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/31/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Dogwood 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: 7/31/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
In this high-energy, hands-on workshop, teachers will discover practical ways to transform everyday lessons into rich opportunities for student collaboration and deeper thinking. Participants will experience engaging group structures, discussion routines, and station activities designed to boost participation, curiosity, and problem-solving. Through modeling, reflection, and ready-to-use classroom tools, you’ll learn how to cultivate a learning environment where students build ideas together, challenge one another’s thinking, and take ownership of their learning. Leave with proven strategies and a clear plan for empowering students as confident, collaborative thinkers.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/3/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Marshall ISD - Marshall J H
Are you ready to take Sheltered Instruction to the next level? Join us as we explore what Content-Based Language Instruction is all about! CBLI is for all educators of emergent bilingual (EB) students, in both ESL and bilingual programs. We will explore practical ways to develop language through content delivery and by using your students’ primary language and/or English. This workshop is for Marshall ISD staff only.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
8
Date: 8/3/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
Participants will be trained in the setup and use of the Region 7 Planetarium. Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be eligible to check out Region 7's planetarium for use with their students. At least 2 people from a district or campus must attend together. Reservations occur at the end of the summer via Zoom.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/4/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
Are you looking for ways to help your students succeed on the TSIA 2.0? Join us for a constantly updated session where you’ll leave with practical strategies and ready-to-use resources to boost student performance. Together, we can build effective approaches for success.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/4/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:29 PM
Location: Mount Enterprise ISD - Mt Enterprise H S
Big changes are coming! Beginning in 2026-27, Texas educators will implement brand-new English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS). Join us for this interactive session to unpack what’s new, what’s familiar, and what it all means for your classroom. We’ll break down each standard, compare them to the current ELPS, and explore practical, ready-to-use examples for every content area. Walk away with a clear understanding and a toolkit of strategies to support your emergent bilingual students confidently from day one. Don’t miss this chance to get ahead of the curve and elevate your language instruction!
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
8
Date: 8/4/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Marshall ISD - Marshall J H
Big changes are coming! Beginning in 2026-27, Texas educators will implement brand-new English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS). Join us for this interactive session to unpack what’s new, what’s familiar, and what it all means for your classroom. We’ll break down each standard, compare them to the current ELPS, and explore practical, ready-to-use examples for every content area. Walk away with a clear understanding and a toolkit of strategies to support your emergent bilingual students confidently from day one. This workshop is for Marshall ISD staff only. Don’t miss this chance to get ahead of the curve and elevate your language instruction!
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
8
Date: 8/5/2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Center ISD - More than one campus
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming an integral part of the educational landscape, making AI literacy a crucial skill for today’s educators. This session is designed to help staff develop a clear understanding of how AI tools work, what they excel at, and where human judgment remains essential. Participants will explore foundational concepts of AI literacy, including how AI generates responses, common limitations and misconceptions, and the importance of responsible, transparent use in instructional settings. The session emphasizes informed decision-making, enabling teachers to confidently evaluate AI outputs and model appropriate use for students. The workshop will then highlight high-impact, practical use cases for various AI tools. Through live demonstrations, participants will see how AI can support lesson planning, differentiation, feedback, communication, and teacher productivity—without replacing professional expertise or instructional intent. Teachers will leave with stronger AI literacy, a clearer sense of best-use scenarios, and practical strategies they can apply immediately to enhance teaching and learning. This session is for Center ISD only. For a similar session in your district, contact Cyndi Nyvall at cnyvall@esc7.net.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/5/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Grand Saline ISD - Grand Saline H S
The new English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) are here—bringing important updates that will impact every classroom in Texas. If you have an emergent bilingual student in your classroom, core content and beyond, this workshop is for you. We'll unpack what’s new, what’s familiar, and what these changes mean for teaching the language of your specific content to emergent bilingual students. Walk away with practical strategies, planning tools, and a clearer vision for helping emergent bilingual students think, talk, read, and write like scholars.
Max Participants:
130
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/5/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Woden ISD - More than one campus
Big changes are coming! Beginning in 2026-27, Texas educators will implement brand-new English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS). Join us for this interactive session to unpack what’s new, what’s familiar, and what it all means for your classroom. We’ll break down each standard, compare them to the current ELPS, and explore practical, ready-to-use examples for every content area. Walk away with a clear understanding and a toolkit of strategies to support your emergent bilingual students confidently from day one. Don’t miss this chance to get ahead of the curve and elevate your language instruction!
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
8
Date: 8/6/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Pack your gear for a deep dive into the three-dimensional landscape of the new science TEKS, where we will map the vital intersections between SEPs, RTCs, and core content. This "Vertical Venture" traces the evolution of standards from Kindergarten through 5th grade, ensuring you see exactly how foundational skills scale upward to support student mastery. Beyond just the basics, we will explore hands-on strategies to demystify the most abstract concepts that often leave students (and teachers) feeling lost. You’ll leave with a clear compass for navigating 3D instruction and a unified vision for science success across every grade level.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/6/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Big changes are coming! Beginning in 2026-27, Texas educators will implement brand-new English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS). Join us for this interactive WEBINAR to unpack what’s new, what’s familiar, and what it all means for your classroom. We’ll break down each standard, compare them to the current ELPS, and explore practical, ready-to-use examples for every content area. Walk away with a clear understanding and a toolkit of strategies to support your emergent bilingual students confidently from day one. Don’t miss this chance to get ahead of the curve and elevate your language instruction!
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
22
Date: 8/11/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
Big changes are coming! Beginning in 2026-27, Texas educators will implement brand-new English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS). Join us for this interactive session to unpack what’s new, what’s familiar, and what it all means for your classroom. We’ll break down each standard, compare them to the current ELPS, and explore practical, ready-to-use examples for every content area. Walk away with a clear understanding and a toolkit of strategies to support your emergent bilingual students confidently from day one, as well as the new, updated Seidlitz ELPS Flip Book! Don’t miss this chance to get ahead of the curve and elevate your language instruction!
Max Participants:
55
Min Participants:
21
Date: 8/18/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Oak Room*
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:
75
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/1/2026
Start Time: 7:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Como se dice ARD and LPAC en Español? Do you speak ARD and LPAC lingo . . . in Spanish or any other language? If you would like to know more about interpreting at ARD, LPAC, or parent meetings then this workshop is for you! Join us for this practical interactive workshop that will introduce you to information and strategies for interpreting at meetings, and come away with resources and practice opportunities that will help you develop your translation and interpretation skills.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
4
Date: 9/2/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
In this high-energy, hands-on workshop, teachers will discover practical ways to transform everyday lessons into rich opportunities for student collaboration and deeper thinking. Participants will experience engaging group structures, discussion routines, and station activities designed to boost participation, curiosity, and problem-solving. Through modeling, reflection, and ready-to-use classroom tools, you’ll learn how to cultivate a learning environment where students build ideas together, challenge one another’s thinking, and take ownership of their learning. Leave with proven strategies and a clear plan for empowering students as confident, collaborative thinkers.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/2/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Step into the "Spooky Science" lab for a 6-hour immersive journey where elementary TEKS meet the high-level needs of gifted and talented learners. This isn't just about "cool tricks," it’s about leveraging the natural curiosity of the Halloween season to drive deep inquiry, sophisticated analysis, and creative problem-solving. Throughout the day, educators will transform standard curriculum into "mad scientist" investigations. We will explore how to take core concepts and elevate them using the G/T icons of Depth and Complexity.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/2/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Pine Room*
The new English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) are here—bringing important updates that will impact every RLA classroom in Texas. In this interactive workshop, RLA teachers will unpack what’s new, what’s familiar, and what these changes mean for teaching the language of reading/language arts to emergent bilingual students. Walk away with practical strategies, planning tools, and a clearer vision for helping emergent bilingual students in all four language domains - listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Our Region 7 Reading/Language Arts Specialists will join us and be available during afternoon planning.
Max Participants:
55
Min Participants:
9
Date: 9/3/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate* Room
Reimagine learning by shifting from teacher-centered instruction to student-driven experiences through the COVA framework. This focused workshop explores how Choice, Ownership, Voice, and Authentic learning experiences create powerful opportunities for student engagement and agency. Participants will discover practical strategies for embedding COVA principles into curriculum design, assessment practices, and daily instruction. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how this approach transforms traditional learning environments into dynamic spaces where students actively shape their educational journey. Leave with a clear grasp of COVA principles and actionable implementation ideas tailored to your specific classroom or school context, ready to foster deeper student engagement and meaningful learning outcomes. This session provides the foundational knowledge needed to empower students as active participants in their learning journey.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/9/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Dogwood Room*
As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes education, districts must move beyond reactive decisions and toward a clear, strategic vision. In this session, district and campus leaders will explore the current landscape of AI in education and define what responsible, effective AI use should look like in their unique context. Participants will examine emerging trends, risks, and opportunities while aligning AI integration with existing district priorities such as student achievement, instructional quality, and operational efficiency. Through guided activities and collaborative discussion, leaders will begin drafting or refining their district’s AI mission and vision, ensuring it reflects both innovation and responsibility. By the end of the session, participants will leave with a foundational vision statement and a clearer direction for system-wide AI integration.
Max Participants:
85
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/10/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Elm Room
This workshop equips educators with clear, practical strategies to help students excel on the Extended Constructed Response (ECR) portion of the Texas state assessment or on the AP writing test. Participants will learn how to teach students to read prompts effectively, select strong text evidence, develop coherent explanations, and structure responses with clarity and purpose. Educators will leave with turnkey mini-lessons, scaffolds, and exemplars that build student confidence and improve performance on essay responses across genres.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/10/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Magnolia Room
This foundational workshop introduces educational leaders, instructional coaches, and teachers to the essential concepts, capabilities, and considerations of artificial intelligence in education. Participants will move beyond AI myths and headlines to develop a practical understanding of how AI systems work, what they can and cannot do, and how to evaluate AI tools critically. Through hands-on exploration, collaborative discussion, and real-world scenarios, participants will build the confidence and knowledge base needed to make informed decisions about AI integration in their educational contexts. By the end of this session, participants will understand key AI terminology, have direct experience with common AI tools, and be prepared to engage in thoughtful conversations about AI's role in teaching and learning.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/10/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Join us for MTSS 101, where we’ll lay the groundwork for a successful Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) in your school or district. This session will introduce you to the Texas Education Agency’s TIER (Tiered Interventions using Evidence-Based Research) framework and its application within MTSS. You’ll learn about the key components of the MTSS framework, including the three tiers of support: Universal, Targeted, and Intensive. Explore how each tier functions to meet students' diverse needs and how evidence-based practices are integrated to drive meaningful academic and behavioral outcomes. Whether you're just getting started with MTSS or in need of a refresher, this workshop will equip you with the foundational knowledge to build and sustain an effective MTSS system in your school. “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: 9/10/2026
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: 9/14/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Online Webinar
Participants will receive information related to STAAR Alternate 2, including an overview of STAAR Alternate 2 Participation Requirements. The following areas will be included: STAAR Alternate 2 Resource page, updates from TEA, participation requirements, No Authentic Academic Response (NAAR), Medical Exemption, instruction, accommodations, test administration, and policies and procedures. Attendees will be able to participate in this webinar in their district via the Zoom link provided in the registration confirmation email.
Max Participants:
295
Min Participants:
10
Date: 9/15/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Oak Room*
Get ready for an exciting, high-impact learning experience designed to elevate instructional coaching! Day 1 is a must-attend event for both Instructional Coaches and their Supervisors. This collaborative half-day session will ensure absolute clarity on the roles and responsibilities of Instructional Coaches, aligning their work with district and campus priorities. Supervisors will play a crucial role in shaping a shared vision for success and laying the foundation for impactful coaching. But the learning doesn’t stop there! After Day 1, Instructional Coaches will continue their journey with a powerful series of half-day sessions designed exclusively for them. These sessions will provide targeted strategies, best practices, and the support needed to thrive in their unique role. Don't miss this opportunity to gain fresh insights, practical tools, and the confidence to drive meaningful change in teacher practice and student outcomes. Spots are limited—sign up now!
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/15/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
Join a year-long professional learning journey through the four foundational science strands of the Grade 3-5 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. This four-part cohort series is designed to deepen your understanding of grade-level science standards, enrich your vocabulary instruction, and build your confidence through engaging, hands-on lessons. In “Force Frontier,” you will journey into the realm of motion, forces, and mechanical marvels. Teachers will experiment with cause-and-effect relationships, develop student-friendly ways to explore push-and-pull phenomena, and design circuit-based solutions. Pack your inquiry compass—this leg of the quest is full of action!
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/15/2026
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 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 #394743 - "Unleashing the Hero in Every Newcomer" in the morning.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
4
Date: 9/17/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Sycamore Room
K-12 Administrators and STEM Leaders This immersive professional development workshop prepares campus administrators and STEM leaders to shape, support, and sustain STEM initiatives within their district or campus. Participants will learn by doing, engaging directly in the instructional approaches most critical to the STEM endeavor: project-based learning, design-based challenges, and computational thinking. Working backwards from a model vision for STEM education, the session culminates with leaders collaboratively planning for real-life implementation of STEM programming. **A TEALearn Badge can be earned for this training.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/17/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pine Room*
The new English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) are here—bringing important updates that will impact every social studies classroom in Texas. In this interactive workshop, social studies teachers will unpack what’s new, what’s familiar, and what these changes mean for teaching the language of social studies to emergent bilingual students. Walk away with practical strategies, planning tools, and a clearer vision for helping emergent bilingual students think, talk, read, and write like historians. Our Region 7 Social Studies Specialist will join us and be available during afternoon planning.
Max Participants:
55
Min Participants:
9
Date: 9/18/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Oak Room*
A student’s college or scholarship application essay is a vital part of the admissions process, giving reviewers a chance to hear the student’s authentic voice beyond grades and test scores. This bootcamp helps students craft compelling essays that clearly convey their story and strengths. Sign up to bring your students to this one-of-a-kind workshop led by expert Angela Henderson-Smith, who teaches the creative-nonfiction approach behind strong college essays, guides students from a Common App prompt to a polished, submission-ready piece, and equips them to apply the same process to supplemental and scholarship essays. This session requires at least 1 teacher facilitator for every 7 students. Due to the nature of this session and to best serve students who attend, we are limiting the session to a total of 60 students, so registration will be first come, first serve. REGISTRATION: To register for this session, you will need to complete this Google Form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGNFlqLo2DHFYPfkdNDlQbh_ygnA_g-1Ohrj8hNAegiyOXTg/viewform?usp=header
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/21/2026
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Innovate* Room
Are you ready to transform your classroom into a dynamic environment where students engage in real-world problem-solving and develop essential 21st-century skills? Join us for an immersive workshop on designing authentic learning experiences that captivate, challenge, and inspire your students. In this hands-on session, educators will explore innovative strategies to create meaningful, project-based learning opportunities that connect classroom content with real-life applications. Participants will: 1. Discover how to design challenging problems or questions that spark student curiosity and drive inquiry-based learning. 2. Learn techniques for fostering student voice and choice, encouraging ownership and engagement in the learning process. 3. Explore methods for integrating authentic assessment practices that reflect real-world evaluation standards. 4. Develop strategies for incorporating reflection and revision into the learning cycle, promoting a growth mindset and continuous improvement. 5. Gain insights on facilitating collaborative learning environments that mirror professional workspaces. 6. Learn how to leverage community resources and expertise to enhance the authenticity of student projects. Throughout the workshop, participants will collaborate with peers, engage in interactive exercises, and leave with practical tools and strategies they can immediately implement in their classrooms. Whether you're new to project-based learning or looking to refine your approach, this workshop will equip you with the skills to create powerful, authentic learning experiences that prepare students for success in the real world.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/23/2026
Start Time: 8:30 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: 9/24/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Cypress Room*
This session on Historical Thinking will equip teachers with practical, research-based strategies to engage all students in investigating the past. Grounded in classroom examples, participants will learn how to craft compelling inquiry questions, facilitate meaningful discussions, and align assessments to deepen student understanding. The session also addresses common challenges by offering accessible approaches for supporting diverse learners. Teachers will leave with ready-to-use ideas and tools to bring inquiry-driven, inclusive history instruction to life.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/24/2026
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 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:
9
Date: 9/1/2026
Start Time: 7:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Como se dice ARD and LPAC en Español? Do you speak ARD and LPAC lingo . . . in Spanish or any other language? If you would like to know more about interpreting at ARD, LPAC, or parent meetings then this workshop is for you! Join us for this practical interactive workshop that will introduce you to information and strategies for interpreting at meetings, and come away with resources and practice opportunities that will help you develop your translation and interpretation skills.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
4
