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356433 - EdSpire - Data Disaggregation
February 12, 2025 8:30 AM - February 12, 2025 11:30 AM

Analyzing student performance results to drive instruction. Apply and interpret local assessment data through EdSpire and disaggregate related assessment results. PRESENTER: Ben Macias - Region 1

356437 - EdSpire - Data Disaggregation
February 12, 2025 1:15 PM - February 12, 2025 3:45 PM

Analyzing student performance results to drive instruction. Apply and interpret local assessment data through EdSpire and disaggregate related assessment results. PRESENTER: Ben Macias - Region 1

358488 - Lamar MS - Refresh and Review: Cambium Online Testing Tools for TELPAS & STAAR
February 12, 2025 4:00 PM - February 12, 2025 5:00 PM

Stay ahead of the curve with this refresher session on the Cambium online testing tools for TELPAS and STAAR assessments. Designed for educators and test administrators, this training will provide a comprehensive review of essential features, navigation, and best practices for a smooth testing experience. Learn how to effectively utilize tools like text-to-speech, highlighting, and accommodations, while addressing common troubleshooting scenarios. Whether you’re a seasoned user or need a quick brush-up, this session will ensure you’re fully prepared to support your students during testing season.

359291 - Secondary: How to Build Pear Deck Assessment
February 12, 2025 4:00 PM - February 12, 2025 5:00 PM

The Building Pear Assessments training will enhance teacher quality by equipping educators with tools to create effective assessments, aligning with Standards-Based Professional Development (SRBPD) practices to improve student achievement . Participants will explore the item Bank, learning to filter, create, and modify assessments. They will also examine the 51 Question Types, gaining hands-on experience in authoring various formats. The session covers Assigning and Publishing Assessments, including cloning and setting default test parameters. This training strengthens assessment literacy, dat-driven instruction, and student-centered learning, leading to higher teacher effectiveness and student success. PRESENTER: PEAR DECK LOCATION: VIRTUAL

359993 - JC Martin ES - Learning.com Updates and Keyboarding Contest
February 12, 2025 4:00 PM - February 12, 2025 5:00 PM

DLS will go over contest rules and learning.com access. DLS will also cover contest guidelines and timeline. Updates and progress of overall program will be discussed as well. DLS will answer any questions concerning Learning.com.

358777 - MS - Math - 7th Grade: 5th Six Weeks Training
February 12, 2025 4:15 PM - February 12, 2025 6:15 PM

Teachers will receive training on the 5th Six Weeks Math activities/lessons for the school year 2024-2025 PRESENTER: SANDRA GARZA LOCATION: ZOOM MEETING: 841 7702 7785 PASSWORD: Laredo7

359767 - Tarver ES - Supporting STAAR's Allowable Online Designated Supports in the Classroom
February 13, 2025 4:00 PM - February 13, 2025 5:00 PM

Teachers will become familiar with the online instructional tools- Co Writer and Snap&Read. that support allowable Designated Supports for the STAAR Assessment. Teachers will learn how to support these online accommodations in the classroom. PLC Room

359990 - Macdonell ES - OTIS For Educators Spring Semester Updates
February 13, 2025 4:00 PM - February 13, 2025 5:00 PM

DLS will cover updated playlist access and and downloading certificates and keeping track of PD hours. DLS will also cover Tech PD hour updates as Spring Semester.

356253 - BTLPT TExES #190 Exam Review Winter 2025 Cohort
January 20, 2025 4:30 PM - February 13, 2025 6:30 PM

TExES - Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT) #190 Winter 2025 Cohort addresses the overview of the Bilingual Target Language Proficiency standards, domains, and competencies. Strategies to help prepare teachers for the BTLPT exam. Must register and attend all session dates (January 20,23,27,30 & February 3, 6, 10, 13) PRESENTER: Dr. Juan Lira, PH.D., Consultant

359913 - Santo Nino ES - Chromebook Quick Fixes for Test Prep: Ensuring Seamless Digital Assessments
February 14, 2025 4:00 PM - February 14, 2025 5:00 PM

Get ready for testing season with this hands-on technology training designed to equip teachers with essential Chromebook troubleshooting skills. This session will focus on resolving common tech issues that arise during digital assessments, ensuring a smooth and stress-free testing experience for both educators and students. Participants will learn: ? Quick fixes for connectivity, login, and system errors during testing ? Best practices for preparing Chromebooks before assessments By the end of this session, teachers will feel confident in managing Chromebook-related challenges, keeping testing on track, and supporting students effectively. Don’t miss this opportunity to streamline your test prep process and gain valuable troubleshooting skills!

359994 - JC Martin ES - OTIS For Educators Spring Semester Updates
February 14, 2025 4:00 PM - February 14, 2025 5:00 PM

DLS will cover updated playlist access and and downloading certificates and keeping track of PD hours. DLS will also cover Tech PD hour updates as Spring Semester.

352039 - TExES ESL Exam154 Review
February 15, 2025 8:30 AM - February 15, 2025 3:30 PM

TExES ESL Exam #154 Review - This review will assist and prepare teachers in passing the TExES ESL Exam, #154. Session is available only to the first 25 registered participants. PRESENTER: Dr. Julissa Liendo

359916 - Zachry ES - Chromebook Quick Fixes for Test Prep: Ensuring Seamless Digital Assessments
February 17, 2025 4:00 PM - February 17, 2025 5:00 PM

356977 - 5th Six Weeks 5th Grade Math Training
February 17, 2025 4:15 PM - February 17, 2025 6:15 PM

Teachers will review Math instructional strategies and will receive activities/lessons for the 5th Six Weeks which will be used during whole group instruction, small group, and/or Math centers. PRESENTER: SANDRA GARZA/ MATH CONSULTANT LOCATION: ZOOM MEETING

320645 - Aspiring AP Academy – Cohort 2 Implement Data Driven Transformation - Analyze data; monitor goals and drive improvement
February 18, 2025 4:15 PM - February 18, 2025 6:15 PM

To help aspiring leaders develop or enhance the skills they need to become effective assistant principals through job embedded and engaging learning opportunities. Location: Procurement Conference 3rd Floor

356181 - Crisis Prevention Intervention
February 21, 2025 8:00 AM - February 21, 2025 5:00 PM

Crisis prevention intervention (C.P.I) is a segment of time in which staff members must intervene with another person address behavior that may escalate into disruptive or even violent incidents. The goal of staff is to intervene in a way that provides for the care, welfare, safety, and security of all who are involved in a crisis situation. PRESENTER: Laredo ISD - Behavior Specialist

320412 - New Principal & AP Onboarding - Cultivating Leaders - Coaching and Mentoring
February 21, 2025 8:30 AM - February 21, 2025 11:30 AM

To help Year 1 campus administrators transition to the role of principal and assistant principal. These monthly meetings include review of upcoming monthly events and mentor check in an effort to support and retain new administrators. Location: TBD

338823 - Texas Dyslexia Academy 5 - Screening for Dyslexia
February 21, 2025 8:30 AM - February 21, 2025 4:30 PM

The objectives for this course are: Understand the importance of early screening, Understand the state screening requirements, Define universal screening for dyslexia and related disorders, Become familiar with the guidelines for the administration of screening instruments, Explore interpretation of screening results, Understand PEIMS requirements related to screening, and Understand best practice for ongoing progress monitoring

344793 - Comprehensive Reading Academics Module 10 Part 1 (Artifact 2 Instructions)
February 21, 2025 8:30 AM - February 21, 2025 4:00 PM

The Cohort will work together alongside their cohort leader to actively participate and complete Module 10 Part 1 (Artifact 2 Instructions) within their Canvas platform. Teachers should bring their laptops fully charged, chargers, headphones or earbuds, and something to write with.

353062 - Kagan - Cooperative Learning Workshop - K, 1st, 2nd
February 21, 2025 8:30 AM - February 21, 2025 4:00 PM

Select Bilingual Teachers will receive training on cooperative learning Kagan strategies. Teachers will see how easy it is to use teamwork and pairs to create a greater level of engagement with all learners. Cooperative and interactive strategies will help build bilingual learners social skills development, deeper understanding of content, and improved retention of information. PRESENTER: KAGAN

353179 - 1st Grade MAP Reading Fluency - Informing Instruction
February 21, 2025 8:30 AM - February 21, 2025 11:30 AM

Teachers will receive an overview on site training on the new Reading Diagnostics assessment MAP reading fluency. Teachers will identify instructional strategies and resources to use after testing to inform prescriptive instruction in the classroom. PRESENTER: NWEA - Map LOCATION: LEYNDECKER LIBRARY AND COMPUTER LAB

353186 - Kinder Studies Weekly - Instructional Modeling
February 21, 2025 8:30 AM - February 21, 2025 11:30 AM

Teachers will receive on site training on Studies Weekly Social Studies adoption. Teachers will receive instructional modeling to engage in hands on experiences with studies weekly publications, including cross- curricular integration, inquiry, and phenomenon-based learning PRESENTER: Studies Weekly LOCATION: LEYNDECKER GYM

353936 - PK On My Way: Planning My Read Aloud/Comprehension
February 21, 2025 8:30 AM - February 21, 2025 4:00 PM

Teachers will learn to utilize their Pre-K On My Way Read Aloud Cards to plan effective instruction to support the development in language for our emergent bilingual students. PRESENTER: Scholastic Representative

353958 - Kagan Cooperative Learning 1 - Day Workshop
February 21, 2025 8:30 AM - February 21, 2025 4:00 PM

Kagan Professional Development offers world-famous Kagan Structures that boost engagement and learning for all students. The training also includes strategies for teachers to target active engagement, cooperative learning, multiple intelligences, discipline, social emotional learning, and character development. PRESENTER: Kagan

353961 - Kagan Cooperative Learning 1 - Day Workshop
February 21, 2025 8:30 AM - February 21, 2025 4:00 PM

355896 - Teachers Assistant as Instructional Support ( ELEMENTARY)
February 21, 2025 8:30 AM - February 21, 2025 11:30 AM

Teacher assistant will be trained on the importance of their job as an instructional aide- focus on a brief overview of the disabilities, instructional strategies, behavior de-escalation, state assessments and SHARs. PRESENTERS: SPED Administration

356178 - Law-Related Education: Mastering the Colonization, Constitution, and Industrialization Eras for STAAR.
February 21, 2025 8:30 AM - February 21, 2025 4:00 PM

The Law-Related Education consultant will provide teachers in 6th-8th grade with different teaching lesson styles and activities to target the eras of Colonization, Constitution and Industrialization. These eras will be target focused of this workshop since they are heavily tested in the STAAR test. Teachers will leave the training with different activities to target during direct instruction, tutorial or academies. PRESENTER: Law-Related Education Consultant

356984 - "Reading and Writing: Reciprocal Learning" for High School Social Studies
February 21, 2025 8:30 AM - February 21, 2025 4:00 PM

Teachers will participate in a variety of strategies that will support all special population students through the impact of reading and writing instruction. Teachers will explore effective reading effective reading and writing skills in social studies. Teachers will gain tools and strategies to build students' writing skills while deepening content comprehension. Teachers will also experience a variety of reading strategies that focus on evidence-based thinking. *Technology credit hours will be provided. PRESENTER: s3 Strategies/ Christina Trevino Dancause LOCATION: VMT SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND FINE ARTS

356991 - Think Big Learning- 5th Grade Science
February 21, 2025 8:30 AM - February 21, 2025 4:00 PM

Throughout this 6- hour session, teachers will engage in STAAR aligned modules that address all readiness and supporting science standards. Participants will be provided with ways to promote strong formative assessment of important science concepts in preparation for the upcoming 5th Grade Science STAAR Assessment. PRESENTER: Think Big Learning

358544 - HS Math: Kagan Cooperative Learning Day 2
February 21, 2025 8:30 AM - February 21, 2025 4:00 PM

Motivate and reach your most reluctant learners, including emergent bilingual students, with brain-friendly instructional strategies proven by research. High school math teachers will enhance engagement, improve test scores, and reduce the achievement gap using the Get Better Faster book coaching framework. By building powerful learning teams through Kagan methods, teachers can effectively manage teams, develop thinking and presentation skills, and facilities decision-making. Strategies in teambuilding, class building, and communication also foster social-emotional learning while delivering academic content. Teachers report that these methods transform their teaching and accelerate students learning. PRESENTER: KAGAN

358607 - CCMR/CTE Spring District Staff Development
February 21, 2025 8:30 AM - February 21, 2025 4:00 PM

Teachers will complete the 3 required TEA and Region One CTE Professional Development courses. TEA has updated the three CTE courses. CTE Master Teachers will meet teachers to plan for spring semester industry-based certifications. Entrepreneurship teachers will meet and share ideas on the new Rise Up customer service certification. PRESENTERS: LISD CCMR Department, CCMR Deans and CTE Master Teachers LOCATION: HOME CAMPUS

359026 - 2025 Fine Arts Extravaganza
February 21, 2025 8:30 AM - February 21, 2025 4:00 PM

Both vertical and horizontal planning for the 2025 Feeder Pattern Fine Arts Extravaganza. PRESENTERS: FINE ARTS DIRECTOR, FINE ARTS CORRDINATOR, TEAM MUSIC COORDINATORS

359045 - 3rd-5th Reading / Writing PROVE It! Testing Strategies + STAAR Boot Camp Materials
February 21, 2025 8:30 AM - February 21, 2025 4:00 PM

3rd-5th Reading and Writing teachers will be trained on PROVE It! Test Strategies for any text and genre along with four weeks of STAAR review lessons to strategically utilize the final days of class instruction before STAAR focusing primarily on high frequency TEKS. This training includes resources specifically designed for SPED & Emergent Bilingual students. PRESENTER: Brittany McKay, In Between the Lattes

359100 - Health Updates & Community Resources (Health Teachers)
February 21, 2025 8:30 AM - February 21, 2025 4:00 PM

Health Teachers will be updated on the SCAN Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATOD) outreach programs and how it will apply to their health classes. PRESENTER: Anna Aguilar (SCAN) LOCATION: Barton Gym Classroom (BG1)

359107 - Fitness Gram ( Elementary) Physical Education Teachers
February 21, 2025 8:30 AM - February 21, 2025 11:30 AM

Physical Education Teachers will monitor Fitness Gram trend analysis and understand shifts in student fitness levels to guide tailored health programs. Physical Education Teachers will also review updates to the Fitness Gram Program. PRESENTERS: JOE RAMOS & BASILIO SALAS LAREDOI ISD PHYSICAL ED LOCATION: NIXON HIGH SCHOOL KRAMER GYM

359150 - OPEN Physical Education ( Secondary )
February 21, 2025 8:30 AM - February 21, 2025 11:30 AM

Physical Education Teachers will focus on using OPEN Physical Education's free standards-based curriculum resources, which give physical educators creative ways to engage students and teach lessons that ensure academic rigor in any instructional environment. PRESENTER: Dr. Erica Armijo OPEN Physical Ed LOCATION: NIXON HIGH SCHOOL BARTON GYM

359298 - Kagan Cooperative Learning Day 1
February 21, 2025 8:30 AM - February 21, 2025 4:00 PM

Learn easy ways to use Kagan structures as a part of every content and every lessons, creating greater engagement, deeper understanding of the content, improved retention, and greater liking for class and content. Kagan will give you Seven Keys to unlock the door to successful cooperative learning. This workshop will create more fun in teaching, highly engaged students who love your classroom, and elevated test scores. PRESENTER: KAGAN PARTNERSHIP TEAM LOCATION: NIXON HS LIBRARY AND PLC ROOM

359678 - 2nd Grade TEKS Targeted Math Strategies for STAAR Mastery
February 21, 2025 8:30 AM - February 21, 2025 4:00 PM

Teachers will explore targeted strategies and effective teaching practices designed to help students master the lowest performing Math objectives. Participants will engage in hands-on activities that develop conceptual understanding, help students connect conceptual to procedural using Math question, explore resources, and create action plans to enhance student understanding and performance in these critical areas. PRESENTER: REGION ONE LOCATION: GALLEGO ELEMENTARY COMPUTER LAB (ROOM# TBA)

359679 - 3rd Grade TEKS Targeted Math Strategies for STAAR Mastery
February 21, 2025 8:30 AM - February 21, 2025 4:00 PM

Teachers will explore targeted strategies and effective teaching practices designed to help students master the lowest performing STAAR objectives. Participants will engage in hands-on activities that develop conceptual understanding, help students connect conceptual to procedural using STAAR released questions, explore resources, and create action plans to enhance student understanding and performance in these critical areas. PRESENTER: REGION ONE LOCATION: GALLEGO ELEMENTARY LIBRARY

359682 - 4th Grade TEKS Targeted Math Strategies for STAAR Mastery
February 21, 2025 8:30 AM - February 21, 2025 4:00 PM

359684 - 5th Grade TEKS Targeted Math Strategies for STAAR Mastery
February 21, 2025 8:30 AM - February 21, 2025 4:00 PM

359693 - Library & Media Services Updates
February 21, 2025 8:30 AM - February 21, 2025 4:00 PM

Director of Library & Media Services along with district librarians will work on updating Reading Fair guidelines, elementary and secondary Library CARES, recommended summer reading lists, and sections of the library handbook. Library campus webpages will also be looked at.

359773 - Building Literacy: Lexia Core5 and Raz-Plus
February 21, 2025 8:30 AM - February 21, 2025 11:30 AM

Teachers will become familiar with an adaptive blended learning program that accelerates the development of literacy skills for students of all abilities, helping them make that critical shift from learning to read. Lexia Core 5 provides a systematic and structured approach to reading in the following areas: Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Structural Analysis, Automaticity/Fluency, Vocabulary. and Comprehension. It is a personalized learning path; self-paced. with performance data. Teachers have access to instructional resources for face-to-face instruction and independent student practice. Materials: Reading passages, fluency, comprehension, and writing prompts. Raz-Plus provides rich, high-quality printable, projectable, and electronic books at 29 levels of text complexity. These consistently and accurately leveled books progressively increase in difficulty to help students improve comprehension and fluency.

360130 - 2nd Grade Map Reading Fluency - Informing Instruction (AM)
February 21, 2025 8:30 AM - February 21, 2025 11:30 AM

360140 - "Our Hopes, Our Dreams, Our Best!" (2nd Grade RLA Teachers) (AM)
February 21, 2025 8:30 AM - February 21, 2025 11:30 AM

Teachers will receive training on guided reading lesson planning and the extended constructed response (ECR) that will be utilized throughout the year to support teacher instruction and student achievement.

358755 - Attendance Training
February 21, 2025 11:00 AM - February 21, 2025 2:00 PM

This training provides guidelines on attendance procedures. It reviews compulsory attendance, truancy intervention efforts, truancy court referrals, exit withdrawals codes, support documentation, average daily attendance and enrollment. ** Lunch will be provided.**

353170 - Kinder MAP Reading Fluency - Informing Instruction
February 21, 2025 1:00 PM - February 21, 2025 4:00 PM

353204 - 1st Grade Studies Weekly - Instructional Modeling
February 21, 2025 1:00 PM - February 21, 2025 4:00 PM

358540 - Teachers Assistant as Instructional Support ( SECONDARY)
February 21, 2025 1:00 PM - February 21, 2025 4:00 PM

359148 - OPEN Physical Education ( Elementary )
February 21, 2025 1:00 PM - February 21, 2025 4:00 PM

359152 - Fitness Gram ( Secondary) Physical Education Teachers
February 21, 2025 1:00 PM - February 21, 2025 4:00 PM

359778 - Getting to know Unique Learning System: Differentiating lessons to reach students with diverse learning abilities and Building Literacy: Lexia Core 5/
February 21, 2025 1:00 PM - February 21, 2025 4:00 PM

Teachers will become familiar with Unique Learning System, a comprehensive, evidence-based content and instructional support available for our special education program. It is a one easy-to-navigate platform, delivers differentiated lessons and activities aligned with both national standards and state's standards for complete programs across the curriculum-ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies, as well as comprehensive transition coverage. Educators can deliver differentiated lessons, content aligned to state standards (STAAR ALT 2), benchmarks, pre-and post-assessments, and interactive lessons. In addition, teachers will navigate Lexia Cores and PowerUp through teacher's dashboard. Educators will build reports, edit classes, and explore resources.

360131 - 2nd Grade Map Reading Fluency - Informing Instruction (PM)
February 21, 2025 1:00 PM - February 21, 2025 4:00 PM

360146 - "Our Hopes, Our Dreams, Our Best!" (2nd Grade RLA Teachers) (PM)
February 21, 2025 1:00 PM - February 21, 2025 4:00 PM

320332 - Assistants Principals' Monthly Meeting - February - AM
February 25, 2025 8:30 AM - February 25, 2025 11:30 AM

Laredo ISD Assistants Principals will expand their Leadership toolkit alongside district peers through tailored, hands-on session and compelling discussions. Training will focus on Listening, Gathering Input and Communicating Skillfully that will help APs develop actionable insights that directly benefit their campus.

320337 - Assistant Principals' Monthly Meeting - February - PM
February 25, 2025 1:30 PM - February 25, 2025 4:30 PM

340428 - Tech Love: Future Ready Classroom Tech Talk
February 25, 2025 4:30 PM - February 25, 2025 5:30 PM

In this session, educators will explore the concept of the future-ready classroom, where technology is seamlessly integrated to enhance teaching and learning experiences. Participants will discover key tech tools that can transform traditional classrooms into dynamic, interactive, and student-centered environments.

348577 - Cigarroa HS - Tips and Tricks to Gamify your Instruction using Quizizz
February 26, 2025 4:00 PM - February 26, 2025 5:00 PM

Quizizz is a learning platform that offers multiple tools to make a classroom fun, engaging, and interactive! As a teacher, you can create gamified Assessments/Quizzes and Lessons, conduct formative assessments, host live activities or assign them as homework, tap into detailed performance reports, and so much more!

320616 - Leading the Way Fellows – Cohort 3 Implement Data Driven Transformation - Take Initiative
February 27, 2025 8:30 AM - February 27, 2025 11:30 AM

To help aspiring leaders develop or enhance the skills they need to become effective principals through job embedded and engaging learning opportunities. Location: Procurement Conference 3rd Floor

359282 - Elementary Science- 5SW Planning Session
February 28, 2025 3:30 PM - February 28, 2025 5:30 PM

Teachers will collaboratively plan and design science lessons that embody 3D learning, integrate natural phenomena, RTC, and engineering and designs practices that align to the newly revised Science TEKS. Participants will share ideas to ensure student success and alignment to the STAAR 2.0 expectations. PRESENTERS: C&I / REGION 1

356996 - Middle School Social Studies STAAR Review Strategies and Intentional Interventions.
March 01, 2025 8:30 AM - March 01, 2025 4:00 PM

Teachers will learn and practice methods that align with learner needs, particularly EB learners. Teachers will review strategies that will support and help students make historical connections, master content vocabulary, and apply historical knowledge skills. This training will also support teachers with how to help students dissect, understand, and respond to questions effectively. Lastly, teachers will also learn to design intentional tutorials, reviews, and intervention session to maximize effectiveness. PRESENTER: Cecilia Tamez, Game Plan Educational Solutions Consultant

344794 - Comprehensive Reading Academics Module 10 Part 2 (Artifact 2 Due)
March 03, 2025 8:30 AM - March 03, 2025 4:00 PM

The Cohort will work together alongside their cohort leader to actively participate and complete Module 10 Part 2 (Artifact 2 Due) within their Canvas platform. Teachers should bring their laptops fully charged, chargers, headphones or earbuds, and something to write with.

340430 - Blossom with Kami
March 03, 2025 4:30 PM - March 03, 2025 5:30 PM

As spring approaches BLOSSOM with Kami. It’s the perfect time to rejuvenate your teaching practices and explore new tools that can bring fresh life to your classroom. This session will focus on using Kami, a digital annotation tool, to enhance student engagement, collaboration, and productivity. Participants will learn how to integrate Kami into their teaching strategies to create a vibrant, interactive learning environment.

320413 - New Principal & AP Onboarding - Implementing Data Driven Transformations
March 06, 2025 8:30 AM - March 06, 2025 11:30 AM

352776 - T-TESS (Texas Teacher Evaluation Support System) orientation
March 06, 2025 8:30 AM - March 06, 2025 11:30 AM

Teachers will become familiar with the T-TESS process, begin to move forward from procedural to conceptual in understanding domains, dimensions, descriptors, and performance levels of the T-TESS rubric and apply their roles and responsibilities. LOCATION: PAC Meeting Rooms 2400 San Bernardo

338826 - Texas Dyslexia Academy 6 - Dysgraphia
March 07, 2025 8:00 AM - March 07, 2025 4:00 PM

Participants will learn about dysgraphia, its characteristics, common risk factors, associated academic difficulties, evaluating for dysgraphia presented in the Dyslexia Handbook Update 2024.

320340 - Assistant Principals' Monthly Meeting- March - AM
March 20, 2025 8:30 AM - March 20, 2025 11:30 AM

320344 - Assistant Principals' Monthly Meeting- March - PM
March 20, 2025 1:30 PM - March 20, 2025 4:30 PM

335010 - Crisis Prevention Intervention
March 21, 2025 8:00 AM - March 21, 2025 5:00 PM

Crisis prevention intervention (C.P.I) is a segment of time in which staff members must intervene with another person to address behavior that may escalate into disruptive or even violent incidents. The goal of staff is to intervene in a way that provides for the care, welfare, safety, and security of all who are involved in a crisis situation. PRESENTERS: Laredo ISD - Behavior Specialist

338077 - 2024-2025 Superintendent's Leadership Meeting
March 25, 2025 8:00 AM - March 25, 2025 5:00 PM

District administrative staff attend professional development focusing on reinforcing objectives, strategies, and methods for district-wide success. PRESENTERS: Dr. Sylvia G. Rios / Cabinet

351964 - TExES ESL Exam 154 Review
March 25, 2025 8:30 AM - March 25, 2025 3:30 PM

TExES ESL Exam #154 Review - This session focuses on the TExES English as a Second Language Supplemental (154) exam. It is designed to provide the participants with an overview of the the test, including the targeted domains and competencies, the test format, resources, and sample questions. PRESENTER: Fely Garcia, ESC1 Bilingual Specialist

351968 - TExES Bilingual Education Supplemental Exam #164 Review
March 26, 2025 8:30 AM - March 26, 2025 3:30 PM

TExES Bilingual Education Supplemental Exam #164 Review. This session focuses on the TExES Bilingual Supplemental (164) exam. Participants will work on an overview of the the test, including the targeted domains and competencies, theories of second language acquisition, law, the test format, additional resources, and sample questions. PRESENTER: Fely Garcia, ESC1 Bilingual Specialist

320620 - Leading the Way Fellows – Cohort 3 Managing Conflict - Mock Grievance
March 27, 2025 8:30 AM - March 27, 2025 11:30 AM

To help aspiring leaders develop or enhance the skills they need to become effective principals through job embedded and engaging learning opportunities. Location: Procurement Conference 3rd Floor

351977 - TExES - Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT) #190
March 27, 2025 8:30 AM - March 27, 2025 3:30 PM

TExES - Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT) #190. The BTLP session is designed to provide the participants with an opportunity to overview and practice the skills for the test, acquire the targeted academic vocabulary, the test domains and competencies, the test format, and hands-on practice opportunities. It is encouraged for participants to bring an electronic device to enrich their learning experience. PRESENTER: Fely Garcia, ESC1 Bilingual Specialist

352777 - T-TESS (Texas Teacher Evaluation Support System) orientation
April 03, 2025 8:30 AM - April 03, 2025 11:30 AM

335011 - Crisis Prevention Intervention
April 21, 2025 8:00 AM - April 21, 2025 5:00 PM

344800 - Comprehensive Reading Academics Module 11
April 21, 2025 8:30 AM - April 21, 2025 4:00 PM

The Cohort will work together alongside their cohort leader to actively participate and complete Module 11 within their Canvas platform. Teachers should bring their laptops fully charged, chargers, headphones or earbuds, and something to write with.

338079 - 2024-2025 Superintendent's Leadership Meeting
April 22, 2025 8:00 AM - April 22, 2025 5:00 PM

District administrative staff attend professional development focusing on reinforcing objectives, strategies, and methods for district-wide success. PRESENTERS: Dr. Sylvia G. Rios / Cabinet

320622 - Leading the Way Fellows – Cohort 3 Capstone Project Working Session
April 24, 2025 8:30 AM - April 24, 2025 11:30 AM

To help aspiring leaders develop or enhance the skills they need to become effective principals through job embedded and engaging learning opportunities. Location: Procurement Conference 3rd Floor

352046 - TExES Bilingual Education Supplemental Exam #164 Review
April 26, 2025 8:30 AM - April 26, 2025 3:30 PM

TExES Bilingual Education Supplemental Exam #164 Review - This review will assist and prepare teachers in passing the TExES Bilingual Education Supplemental Exam #164. Session is available only to the first 25 registered participants. PRESENTER: Dr. Julissa Liendo

352780 - T-TESS (Texas Teacher Evaluation Support System) orientation
May 01, 2025 8:30 AM - May 01, 2025 11:30 AM

320347 - Assistant Principals' Monthly Meeting- May - AM
May 13, 2025 8:30 AM - May 13, 2025 11:30 AM

320353 - Assistant Principals' Monthly Meeting- May - PM
May 13, 2025 1:30 PM - May 13, 2025 4:30 PM

320414 - New Principal & AP Onboarding - Review of Mentor Logs
May 15, 2025 8:30 AM - May 15, 2025 11:30 AM

352048 - TExES Pedagogy & Professional Responsibilities #160 Review
May 17, 2025 8:30 AM - May 17, 2025 3:30 PM

TExES Pedagogy & Professional responsibilities #160 Review. This review will assist and prepare teachers in passing the TExES Pedagogy & Professional Responsibilities Exam #160. Session is available only to the first 25 registered participants. PRESENTER: Dr. Julissa Liendo

335012 - Crisis Prevention Intervention
May 19, 2025 8:00 AM - May 19, 2025 5:00 PM

338083 - 2024-2025 Superintendent's Leadership Meeting
May 20, 2025 8:00 AM - May 20, 2025 5:00 PM

District administrative staff attend professional development focusing on reinforcing objectives, strategies, and methods for district-wide success. PRESENTERS: Dr. Sylvia G. Rios / Cabinet

351966 - TExES ESL Exam 154 Review
May 20, 2025 8:30 AM - May 20, 2025 3:30 PM

320648 - Aspiring AP Academy – Cohort 2 Capstone Presentations
May 20, 2025 4:15 PM - May 20, 2025 6:15 PM

351972 - TExES Bilingual Education Supplemental Exam #164 Review
May 21, 2025 8:30 AM - May 21, 2025 3:30 PM

351979 - TExES - Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT) #190
May 22, 2025 8:30 AM - May 22, 2025 3:30 PM

352049 - TExES - Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT) #190
May 24, 2025 8:30 AM - May 24, 2025 3:30 PM

TExES - Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT) #190. This review will assist and prepare teachers in passing the TExES BTLPT Exam #190. Session is available only to the first 25 registered participants. Laptop Required. PRESENTER: Dr. Julissa Liendo

333123 - Laredo ISD - Child Find/Búsqueda de Niño 2024-25 - Required*
May 30, 2025 6:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

This session will provide participants with an understanding of the Child Find process, focusing on identifying students who may need special education services. You will learn the legal requirements, signs to look for, and the steps to take when you suspect a child may need additional support.

334145 - *Laredo ISD - *Confidentiality of Student and Staff Data 2024-25 - Required for pertinent PEIMS staff*
May 30, 2025 6:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

The purpose of this training is to educate PEIMS Team members on the importance of protecting all student and staff data with privacy and confidentiality when reviewing PEIMS reports. The PEIMS Team members will also learn that all reports that are no longer needed, need to be shredded. If data is compromised it needs to be reported immediately.

322600 - Laredo ISD - Bloodborne Pathogens in English & Agentes Patógenos en Español - 2024-25 - REQUIRED*
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

The purpose of this module is to educate staff professionals about Bloodborne Pathogens and Exposure Control Plans to prevent the spread of these diseases. El propósito de este módulo es educar a los profesionales del personal sobre los agentes patógenos transmitidos por la sangre y los planes de control de exposición para prevenir la propagación de estas enfermedades. You may select either English or Spanish version.

322606 - Laredo ISD - Bullying Prevention/Acoso Escolar 2024-2025 - Required*
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

Bullying is one of the most underrated yet enduring problems in schools today and is a reality in the lives of all children whether they are bullies, victims or witnesses. School administrators, teachers, and staff will quickly grasp what bullying is, how to respond to bullying, and how to prevent bullying from happening in their schools.

322615 - Laredo ISD - Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, and Other Maltreatment of Children - Abuso de Niños - English & Spanish 2024-2025 - REQUIRED*
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

In partnership with the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center, this course teaches individuals who work with children on a daily basis about the signs and symptoms of child abuse. Professionals will learn facts about child abuse, including the factors that indicate a child is at-risk, how to recognize physical and behavioral signs of the varying forms of child abuse, as well as many other important details for reporting. References to the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center may be noted as "DCAC" in this course. En asociación con el Dallas Children's Advocacy Center, este curso enseña a las personas que trabajan con niños diariamente sobre los signos y síntomas del abuso infantil. Los profesionales aprenderán datos sobre el abuso infantil, incluidos los factores que indican que un niño está en riesgo, cómo reconocer los signos físicos y de comportamiento de las distintas formas de abuso infantil, así como muchos otros detalles importantes para denunciar. Las referencias al Dallas Children's Advocacy Center pueden indicarse como "DCAC" en este curso.

322622 - Laredo ISD - FERPA - English and Spanish 2024-2025 - Required*
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

The purpose of the FERPA Online Course is to examine the Federal Educational Rights and Private Act, also known as the Buckley Amendment. You will learn about restrictions on sharing student information, as well as the rights of parents when examining student records and instructional materials. Upon successfully completing the course, participants will earn 1 CPE Hour Credit. Esta capacitación examina la Ley Federal de Privacidad y Derechos Educativos (FERPA), también conocida como la Enmienda Buckley. Los maestros aprenden sobre las restricciones para compartir información de los estudiantes, así como los derechos de los padres al examinar los expedientes de los estudiantes y los materiales de instrucción.

322668 - Laredo ISD - Sexual Harassment - Acoso Sexual 2024-2025 - Required*
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

This training defines types of sexual harassment and gives examples of each. The training includes examples of court cases and legal precedents related to sexual harassment and behaviors in the workplace. Este curso en linea define los tipos de acoso sexual y ofrece ejemplos de cada uno. La capacitación incluye ejemplos de casos judiciales y precedentes legales relacionados con el acoso sexual.

322680 - Laredo ISD - Texas Educators' Code of Ethics 2024-2025 - Required*
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

This online self-paced course is designed to educate professionals on the Texas Educator Code of Ethics. Information on conduct towards colleagues and students, practices, and performance will be shared.

322708 - Adobe Express Suite - Region One eLearning Bundle 2024-25 (Online - Self-Paced Course)
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

Adobe Express is an online and mobile design app, where you will be able to easily create stunning social graphics, short videos, and web pages that make you stand out and that will help you get your message across to your audience.

322712 - Creating and Sharing Instructional Videos - Region One eLearning Bundle 2024-25 (Online - Self-Paced Course)
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

This online course describes step-by-step on how to share YouTube video in Google Classroom and Microsoft Team and goes thru the process on creating instructional videos in PowerPoint.This is a self-pace and on-demand online course.

322714 - Google Slides and Calendar - Region One eLearning Bundle 2024-25 (Online - Self-Paced Course)
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

Google Slides and Calendar are productivity tools that empower you to create captivating presentations and stay organized effortlessly.

322717 - MS Excel - Region One eLearning Bundle 2024-25 (Online - Self-Paced Course)
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet software program that makes it easy for users to organize their data, calculate it using formulas, and format to make it visually appealing and accessible to their audience.

322722 - Project Based Learning Online Course - Region One eLearning Bundle 2024-25 (Online - Self-Paced Course)
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

This interactive online course presents an overview of Project Based Learning (PBL) as an introductory course to the full package of PBL offered by the Region One ESC STEM department.

322726 - Sending Your Students on Virtual Field Trips Online PD - Region One eLearning Bundle 2024-25 (Online - Self-Paced Course)
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

This is online professional development training focuses on the benefits of virtual field trips, the types of virtual field trips that teachers could implement on their classroom, field trip resources, and the technology needed to experience field trips. This is a self-pace and on-demand online course.

322729 - Sheltered Instruction Overview Online Course - Region One eLearning Bundle 2024-25 (Online - Self-Paced Course)
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

This is an overview online course about sheltered instruction in the classroom

322733 - Using Google Sites to Create a Escape Room Game - Region One eLearning Bundle 2024-25 (Online - Self-Paced Course)
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

This is a 1 hour self-paced introductory course to Using Google Sites to Create an Escape Room. After completing this online workshop, you will Learn the benefits of gaming in the classroom, understand how to integrate an “escape room” game as part of your class, and learn how to use Google Sites to create an “escape room” game.

324740 - Laredo ISD - Human Trafficking Awareness - Concientizar Trafico de Personas - (English & Spanish) Required*
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

This course teaches individuals who work with children on a daily basis about the signs, risk indicators, and victim vulnerabilities related to school-aged human trafficking. Information was provided by The Texas Education Agency and The Attorney General of Texas. Este curso enseña a las personas que trabajan con niños a diario sobre las señales, los indicadores de riesgo y las vulnerabilidades de las víctimas relacionadas con la trata de personas en edad escolar. La información fue proporcionada por la Agencia de Educación de Texas y el Procurador General de Texas.

335693 - Laredo ISD - HR Training 2024-25 - Required*
May 31, 2025 6:00 AM - May 31, 2025 6:00 PM

This session will guide participants through the essential policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook. You’ll gain a clear understanding of the expectations, rights, and responsibilities as an employee, along with best practices for adhering to district policies.

335699 - Laredo ISD - Sensitivity Training 2024-25 - REQUIRED*
May 31, 2025 6:00 AM - May 31, 2025 6:00 PM

In this session, participants will explore the importance of sensitivity in the workplace, focusing on understanding and respecting the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of others.

335705 - Laredo ISD - Customer Service 2024-25 - REQUIRED*
May 31, 2025 6:00 AM - May 31, 2025 6:00 PM

Participants will learn what a customer is within our school district, who they are, and how to give them the best service possible.

338232 - Laredo ISD - P-Card Training 2024-25 - Required for designated personnel*
May 31, 2025 6:00 AM - May 31, 2025 6:00 PM

This session will provide participants with essential knowledge on the proper use of the Procurement Card (PCard) within our district. You’ll learn about the guidelines, policies, and procedures that must be followed.

338434 - Laredo ISD - Fraud and Ethics 2024-25 - Required*
May 31, 2025 6:00 AM - May 31, 2025 6:00 PM

Participants will receive an overview of the district's fraud and ethics policies, including examples of fraud and ways to deter it from happening.

345759 - Foundation to Online Teaching Series - Course 1: Instructional Technology Framework (DLC 2024-25)
May 31, 2025 6:00 AM - May 31, 2025 6:00 PM

This session will outline a couple of instructional or educational technology frameworks and will explain how these frameworks are embedded into instruction. At the completion of this course, teachers will be able to frame their daily lessons around TPACK and understand how their activities fit into a Technology Integration Matrix (TIM).

345762 - Foundation to Online Teaching Series - Course 2: Learning Management Systems (DLC 2024-25)
May 31, 2025 6:00 AM - May 31, 2025 6:00 PM

This course will begin with an overview of learning management system (LMS) technology and explore the basic features and functions that are found in most standard LMSs. In addition, this course will provide information regarding digital content management which includes organization and storage, from the teacher as well as from the school perspectives.

345764 - Foundation to Online Teaching Series - Course 3: Blended Learning Model (DLC 2024-25)
May 31, 2025 6:00 AM - May 31, 2025 6:00 PM

This self-paced course will describe and illustrate the basic models of Blended Learning and will explain how these models can be embedded into online or virtual instruction. At the completion of this course, teachers will be able to incorporate blended learning activities into their lessons. Implementing a blended learning model into their daily instructional practices will assist teachers to differentiate instruction on the online section of the lesson.

345767 - Foundation to Online Teaching Series - Course 4: Exploring Online Teaching Policies (DLC 2024-25)
May 31, 2025 6:00 AM - May 31, 2025 6:00 PM

This self-paced course will focus on providing guidelines and procedures to prepare online instructors managing an online course by exploring online teaching policies. The course will begin with an overview of providing clear policies and procedures for an online class and present strategies to manage online activities. In addition, this course will present guidelines to manage behavioral issues in an online learning environment as well as share information on ethical and legal issues.

347354 - Laredo ISD - Mental Health Module - Reconnecting with Self (English) - Reconectarse consigo mismo (Español) - **MUST be completed after working hours!
May 31, 2025 6:00 AM - May 31, 2025 6:00 PM

In the fast-paced world we live in, it's easy to lose sight of our inner needs and emotional well-being. This session focuses on the importance of reconnecting with yourself to promote mental wellness and resilience. Participants will explore self-awareness, mindfulness practices, and techniques for managing stress and emotions. Whether you're seeking to understand yourself better or looking to enhance your overall well-being, this session offers practical tools for personal growth and emotional connection. En el mundo acelerado en el que vivimos, es fácil perder de vista nuestras necesidades internas y nuestro bienestar emocional. Esta sesión se enfoca en la importancia de reconectar contigo mismo para promover el bienestar mental y la resiliencia. Los participantes explorarán la autoconciencia, prácticas de mindfulness y técnicas para manejar el estrés y las emociones. Ya sea que estés buscando entenderte mejor o mejorar tu bienestar general, esta sesión ofrece herramientas prácticas para el crecimiento personal y la conexión emocional.

352782 - T-TESS (Texas Teacher Evaluation Support System) orientation
June 05, 2025 8:30 AM - June 05, 2025 11:30 AM

333123 - Laredo ISD - Child Find/Búsqueda de Niño 2024-25 - Required*
May 30, 2025 6:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

334145 - *Laredo ISD - *Confidentiality of Student and Staff Data 2024-25 - Required for pertinent PEIMS staff*
May 30, 2025 6:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

322600 - Laredo ISD - Bloodborne Pathogens in English & Agentes Patógenos en Español - 2024-25 - REQUIRED*
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

322606 - Laredo ISD - Bullying Prevention/Acoso Escolar 2024-2025 - Required*
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

322615 - Laredo ISD - Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, and Other Maltreatment of Children - Abuso de Niños - English & Spanish 2024-2025 - REQUIRED*
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

322622 - Laredo ISD - FERPA - English and Spanish 2024-2025 - Required*
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

322668 - Laredo ISD - Sexual Harassment - Acoso Sexual 2024-2025 - Required*
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

322680 - Laredo ISD - Texas Educators' Code of Ethics 2024-2025 - Required*
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

322708 - Adobe Express Suite - Region One eLearning Bundle 2024-25 (Online - Self-Paced Course)
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

322712 - Creating and Sharing Instructional Videos - Region One eLearning Bundle 2024-25 (Online - Self-Paced Course)
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

322714 - Google Slides and Calendar - Region One eLearning Bundle 2024-25 (Online - Self-Paced Course)
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

Google Slides and Calendar are productivity tools that empower you to create captivating presentations and stay organized effortlessly.

322717 - MS Excel - Region One eLearning Bundle 2024-25 (Online - Self-Paced Course)
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

322722 - Project Based Learning Online Course - Region One eLearning Bundle 2024-25 (Online - Self-Paced Course)
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

This interactive online course presents an overview of Project Based Learning (PBL) as an introductory course to the full package of PBL offered by the Region One ESC STEM department.

322726 - Sending Your Students on Virtual Field Trips Online PD - Region One eLearning Bundle 2024-25 (Online - Self-Paced Course)
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

322729 - Sheltered Instruction Overview Online Course - Region One eLearning Bundle 2024-25 (Online - Self-Paced Course)
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

This is an overview online course about sheltered instruction in the classroom

322733 - Using Google Sites to Create a Escape Room Game - Region One eLearning Bundle 2024-25 (Online - Self-Paced Course)
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

324740 - Laredo ISD - Human Trafficking Awareness - Concientizar Trafico de Personas - (English & Spanish) Required*
May 30, 2025 8:00 AM - May 30, 2025 6:00 PM

335693 - Laredo ISD - HR Training 2024-25 - Required*
May 31, 2025 6:00 AM - May 31, 2025 6:00 PM

335699 - Laredo ISD - Sensitivity Training 2024-25 - REQUIRED*
May 31, 2025 6:00 AM - May 31, 2025 6:00 PM

In this session, participants will explore the importance of sensitivity in the workplace, focusing on understanding and respecting the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of others.

335705 - Laredo ISD - Customer Service 2024-25 - REQUIRED*
May 31, 2025 6:00 AM - May 31, 2025 6:00 PM

Participants will learn what a customer is within our school district, who they are, and how to give them the best service possible.

338232 - Laredo ISD - P-Card Training 2024-25 - Required for designated personnel*
May 31, 2025 6:00 AM - May 31, 2025 6:00 PM

338434 - Laredo ISD - Fraud and Ethics 2024-25 - Required*
May 31, 2025 6:00 AM - May 31, 2025 6:00 PM

Participants will receive an overview of the district's fraud and ethics policies, including examples of fraud and ways to deter it from happening.

345759 - Foundation to Online Teaching Series - Course 1: Instructional Technology Framework (DLC 2024-25)
May 31, 2025 6:00 AM - May 31, 2025 6:00 PM

345762 - Foundation to Online Teaching Series - Course 2: Learning Management Systems (DLC 2024-25)
May 31, 2025 6:00 AM - May 31, 2025 6:00 PM

345764 - Foundation to Online Teaching Series - Course 3: Blended Learning Model (DLC 2024-25)
May 31, 2025 6:00 AM - May 31, 2025 6:00 PM

345767 - Foundation to Online Teaching Series - Course 4: Exploring Online Teaching Policies (DLC 2024-25)
May 31, 2025 6:00 AM - May 31, 2025 6:00 PM

Due to liability issues, we respectfully request that workshop participants refrain from bringing children, regardless of age, to Region One Education Service Center while attending professional development sessions.

It is the policy of Region One Education Service Center not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its vocational programs, services, or activities required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.