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Date: 12/5/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Tabasco Room
Principals' will focus on enhancing instructional leadership and furthering our district's academic vision and equip principals with essential tools and strategies to effectively lead their teams towards academic excellence.
Max Participants:
65
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/6/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: La Joya Room
Effectively prepare and facilitate legally defensible ARD meetings.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/7/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya Room
Participants will learn strategies that will assist in enhancing vocabulary instruction to promote emergent bilinguals’ social and academic language.
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/7/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Tabasco Room
Participants will explore strategies and resources that will support the progress in listening, and speaking by creating meaningful activities aligned to their content.
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/7/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Palmview Room
Participants will be provided with an overview of Exam and engage in activities that focus on Biliteracy development/test questions.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/7/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Jimmy Carter Early College Library-2nd Floor
Participants will analyze the historical, legal and conceptual understandings of gifted education. They will examine the characteristics and behaviors of gifted learners, which are the basis for developing programs that meet their needs. Participants will be introduced to select teaching models and instructional strategies that promote cognitive and affective growth for gifted students. Specific topics for this day of the training include: Bloom's Taxonomy; Creativity; ways to engage Convergent and Divergent thinking.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/9/2024
Start Time: 7:35 AM
End Time: 9:35 AM
Location: La Joya Room
Teachers will gain a deeper understanding of how to implement Creative Curriculum strategies effectively to enhance early literacy instruction. This session will provide hands-on practice with Intentional Teaching Experiences (ITEs) and offer practical strategies for embedding literacy within various interest areas to support language development.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/9/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Elementary campuses will meet for 30 minutes with Belinda Banda or Sandra Ozuna via-TEAMS to discuss any updates, errors or changes that were found on their Fall Snapshot TSDS reports This meeting will allow campuses the opportunity to review their data before the final resubmission for the Fall Snapshot on January 16, 2025. An Outlook invite will be sent to all campuses with a TEAMS link to join on your campus designated time.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/9/2024
Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: La Joya Room
Teachers will gain a deeper understanding of how to implement Creative Curriculum strategies effectively to enhance early literacy instruction. This session will provide hands-on practice with Intentional Teaching Experiences (ITEs) and offer practical strategies for embedding literacy within various interest areas to support language development.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/9/2024
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Participants will engage on the procedures and best practices for making informed decisions regarding emergent bilingual students.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/10/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Palmview Room
Assistant Principals will be provided with practical observation calibration tools to support with the development of the calibration timeline, review and analysis of teacher observation data with a focus on individual T-TESS domains and engage in multiple opportunities to strengthen calibration within the school system.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/10/2024
Start Time: 5:00 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Palmview Room
New teachers and new teacher mentor collaborative meeting utilizing Teach Like a Champion curriculum.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/11/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Transportation Complex Western Rd
The participants will learn identify, prevent, and de-escalate crises. Will need to provide documentation of the restraint and email to b.valdez2@lajoyaisd.net
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/11/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Middle school campuses will meet with Belinda Banda or Sandra Ozuna via-TEAMS to discuss any updates, errors or changes that were found on their Fall Snapshot TSDS reports. This meeting will allow campuses the opportunity to review their data before the final resubmission for the Fall Snapshot on January 16, 2025. An Outlook invite will be sent to all campuses with a TEAMS link to join on your campus designated time.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/12/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Tabasco Room
Assistant Principals will be well equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to lead their teams effectively, support instructional excellence, and contribute to the district's vision for academic success
Max Participants:
65
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/13/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Los Ebanos Room
Participants will be provided with job roles, expectations, and will collaborate in planning to better support campuses in building teacher capacity in order to improve instruction for English Learners.
Max Participants:
15
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/13/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: La Joya High School Library
Participants will develop systems to regularly celebrate student achievements and milestones as part of building motivation. Discuss best practices for planning and facilitating effective Success Team meeting
Max Participants:
21
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/13/2024
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: La Joya Room
Participants will receive an overview of the supplemental services and support provided to migrant students to ensure their academic success.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/14/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Tabasco Room
Participants will explore integrated language instruction (CBLI), which supports both content and language development by focusing on purposeful strategies that address the linguistic, cognitive, and educational needs of Emergent Bilinguals.
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/14/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Jimmy Carter Early College Library
Learn how to address The Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP),which comprises a set of performance standards, curricula, and assessments for differentiating instruction and deepening academic learning.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/14/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya Room
Participants will engage in make and take activities that will support biliteracy development time.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/14/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Jimmy Carter Early College Library-2nd Floor
Participants will analyze the historical, legal and conceptual understandings of gifted education. They will examine the characteristics and behaviors of gifted learners, which are the basis for developing programs that meet their needs. Participants will be introduced to select teaching models and instructional strategies that promote cognitive and affective growth for gifted students. Specific topics for this day of the training include: Bloom's Taxonomy; Creativity; ways to engage Convergent and Divergent thinking.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/16/2024
Start Time: 7:35 AM
End Time: 9:35 AM
Location: La Joya Room
Teachers will gain a deeper understanding of how to implement Creative Curriculum strategies effectively to enhance early literacy instruction. This session will provide hands-on practice with Intentional Teaching Experiences (ITEs) and offer practical strategies for embedding literacy within various interest areas to support language development.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/16/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Online Course
High school campuses will meet with Belinda Banda or Sandra Ozuna via-TEAMS to discuss any updates, errors or changes that were found on their Fall Snapshot TSDS reports. This meeting will allow campuses the opportunity to review their data before the final resubmission for the Fall Snapshot on January 16, 2025. An Outlook invite will be sent to all campuses with a TEAMS link to join on your campus designated time.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/16/2024
Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: La Joya Room
Teachers will gain a deeper understanding of how to implement Creative Curriculum strategies effectively to enhance early literacy instruction. This session will provide hands-on practice with Intentional Teaching Experiences (ITEs) and offer practical strategies for embedding literacy within various interest areas to support language development.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/16/2024
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Participants will be provided with information on sheltered instruction and engage in activities to practice exam.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/17/2024
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: La Joya Room
Participants will examine committee roles, responsibilities, and DLI program expectations to enhance the fidelity of program implementation.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/17/2024
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Participants will be provided with information on sheltered instruction and engage in activities to practice exam.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/18/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya Planetarium
Participants will explore strategies and develop practical tools to enhance parent and family engagement through targeted activities for the month of December. By the end of the session, participants will have more resources to create meaningful connections with families, fostering ongoing involvement in student learning and school events.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/18/2024
Start Time: 5:00 PM
End Time: 6:30 PM
Location: La Joya High School Cafeteria
Engage in activities that helps support learning at home.
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/19/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
This meeting aims to provide principals with a platform to address any concerns, share updates, and ensure alignment as we move forward in achieving our district's goals.
Max Participants:
65
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/19/2024
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Participants will be provided with information on sheltered instruction and engage in activities to practice exam.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 7:45 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: La Joya High School Cafeteria
Participants will explore teaching and learning through the 5E model, gaining a deeper understanding of SAVVAS curriculum resources. They will utilize tools such as the "Listen and Look For Tool," develop complete plans for the upcoming six weeks, and engage in personal reflections to support long-term implementation success.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: La Joya High School Choir Room
Participants will explore teaching and learning through the 5E model, gaining a deeper understanding of SAVVAS curriculum resources. They will utilize tools such as the "Listen and Look For Tool," develop complete plans for the upcoming six weeks, and engage in personal reflections to support long-term implementation success.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: La Joya High School Library
Participants will explore teaching and learning through the 5E model, gaining a deeper understanding of SAVVAS curriculum resources. They will utilize tools such as the "Listen and Look For Tool," develop complete plans for the upcoming six weeks, and engage in personal reflections to support long-term implementation success.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: La Joya High School Band Hall
Participants will explore teaching and learning through the 5E model, gaining a deeper understanding of SAVVAS curriculum resources. They will utilize tools such as the "Listen and Look For Tool," develop complete plans for the upcoming six weeks, and engage in personal reflections to support long-term implementation success.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Jimmy Carter Building Cafeteria
Participants will explore teaching and learning through the 5E model, gaining a deeper understanding of SAVVAS curriculum resources. They will utilize tools such as the "Listen and Look For Tool," develop complete plans for the upcoming six weeks, and engage in personal reflections to support long-term implementation success.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Jimmy Carter Early College Library
Participants will explore teaching and learning through the 5E model, gaining a deeper understanding of SAVVAS curriculum resources. They will utilize tools such as the "Listen and Look For Tool," develop complete plans for the upcoming six weeks, and engage in personal reflections to support long-term implementation success.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya High School- S-107
Participants will explore teaching and learning through the 5E model, gaining a deeper understanding of SAVVAS curriculum resources. They will utilize tools such as the "Listen and Look For Tool," develop complete plans for the upcoming six weeks, and engage in personal reflections to support long-term implementation success.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya High School Room S-106
Participants will engage in a model lesson to identify best practices, explore assessment and differentiation strategies to support all learners in reaching their highest potential, and collaborate with peers to plan a lesson. They will leave the session equipped with practical tools, including planning guides, checklists, and personal reflections, to ensure sustained implementation success.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Cesar Chavez Middle School Gym
Participants will make a plan to implement a variety of strategies for integrating health education topics into a physical education class structure while still maintaining a high level of physical activity time. Schools are encouraged to include classroom-based health education instruction beyond a physical education class as part of a well-rounded education as defined by the Every Student Succeeds Act.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Jimmy Carter Early College North Side Gym
This SPARK professional development session is designed to bring the program's instructional strategies to life through engaging, hands-on workshops. Participants will learn by doing and gain practical skills that can be immediately implemented in their physical education classes. Key learning outcomes include: Active Participation in SPARK PE Activities: Experience a variety of SPARK activities firsthand, discovering how they can be effectively delivered in a PE setting. Instructional and Management Strategies to Increase MVPA: Learn how to maximize moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) during PE classes through effective instructional and classroom management techniques. Differentiating Instruction in PE: Explore methods to adapt lessons for students of all abilities, ensuring every child can actively and confidently participate. Utilizing SPARK Curricular Materials: Gain familiarity with SPARK lesson plans and materials, understanding how to incorporate them into your curriculum to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Immediate Application of Knowledge: Walk away with practical strategies and activities that can be implemented in your next PE class, empowering you to start making an impact right away. Through dynamic, interactive workshops led by SPARK’s professional presenters, participants will leave motivated and equipped with the tools needed to create high-energy, inclusive, and effective physical education programs.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Jimmy Carter Early College Band Hall
Participants will learn to improve CTE instruction through the Portfolio Method, structured timelines, rubrics, and assessment strategies. The session covers guiding students in creating professional portfolios, designing clear rubrics, and implementing effective assessments. Educators will gain practical tools to foster hands-on learning, measure skill development, and align outcomes with workforce standards. CTE Directors & Coordinators Academic Enrichmen EmpowerED: CTE Lesson Delivery & Portfolio Method -- Timelines, Rubrics, & Assessment https://tinyurl.com/y8e5ce9c 01/06/
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Corina Peña Elementary Library
By the end of this session, participants will have a clear understanding of the principles of Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and the Continuum of Services, as outlined in IDEA. They will be able to identify and implement appropriate placement and support options that meet individual student needs while promoting inclusion and equitable access to education. Participants will also gain practical strategies for collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance with legal requirements and foster a student-centered approach to service delivery. This knowledge will empower educators to make informed decisions that support student success and growth.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya Performing Arts Center
Teachers will demonstrate improved lesson structure, pacing, and the ability to monitor and adjust instruction to support student learning and engagement effectively. Portfolio Methods: Teachers will develop a clear understanding of how to implement portfolio methods as a tool for student assessment, including how to align portfolio evidence with learning objectives and curriculum standards.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya ISD PAC- Green Room
Participants will gain a deep understanding of Davis Digital Art resources for their grade level, develop lesson plans, and integrate digital art tools effectively into their classroom instruction.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 11:45 AM
Location: Palmview HS Room A30
Kindergarten teachers will explore effective Science of Reading practices to strengthen Tier 1 instruction, providing students with a solid foundation in literacy development.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Palmview HS Room A28
1st Grade Teachers will explore effective Science of Reading practices to strengthen Tier 1 instruction, providing students with a solid foundation in literacy development.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Palmview High School Black Box
Third-grade teachers will explore effective strategies and best practices for enhancing reading and writing instruction.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Palmview HS Choir Room
Participants will understand how to apply the Science of Reading by incorporating cross-curricular texts into their literacy instruction, using evidence-based strategies to build students’ decoding, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary skills while making meaningful connections to their content areas.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 11:30 PM
Location: Palmview High School Cafeteria
Participants will understand how to apply the Science of Reading by incorporating cross-curricular texts into their literacy instruction, using evidence-based strategies to build students’ decoding, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary skills while making meaningful connections to their content areas.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Palmview High School Dance Room
By the end of this session, middle school RLA teachers will have a toolkit of proven strategies and best practices for delivering effective writing instruction. Participants will explore techniques to enhance student engagement, develop writing fluency, and strengthen critical thinking skills. Teachers will leave with actionable insights for scaffolding writing tasks, providing meaningful feedback, and integrating writing across content areas to support student growth and achievement in alignment with curriculum standards.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya Palmview High School Gym
By the end of this session, high school RLA teachers will have a toolkit of proven strategies and best practices for delivering effective writing instruction. Participants will explore techniques to enhance student engagement, develop writing fluency, and strengthen critical thinking skills. Teachers will leave with actionable insights for scaffolding writing tasks, providing meaningful feedback, and integrating writing across content areas to support student growth and achievement in alignment with curriculum standards.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Tabasco Room
Participants will be provided an alignment of the four services delivery components established in the Texas Education Code, the standards for School Counselors adopted be the state Board for Education Certification, and the ten professional domains set forth in the Texas in the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs, Fifth Education (Texas Model).
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: La Joya Planetarium
Effectively prepare and facilitate legally defensible ARD meetings.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya High School A - 103
Participants will describe how MATHia workspaces allow students to demonstrate mastery of TEKS in alignment with the STAAR assessment. Utilize strategies to incorporate MATHia to support student success on the STAAR item types. Lesson internalization with the focus of incorporating MATHia, STAAR redesign problems, and intentional chunking and pacing.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya High School A-105
Participants will Describe how MATHia workspaces allow students to demonstrate mastery of TEKS in alignment with the STAAR assessment. Utilize strategies to incorporate MATHia to support student success on the STAAR item types. Lesson internalization with the focus of incorporating MATHia, STAAR redesign problems, and intentional chunking and pacing.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya High School A - 106
Participants will describe how MATHia workspaces allow students to demonstrate mastery of TEKS in alignment with the STAAR assessment. Utilize strategies to incorporate MATHia to support student success on the STAAR item types. Lesson internalization with the focus of incorporating MATHia, STAAR redesign problems, and intentional chunking and pacing.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya High School A-108
Participants will describe how MATHia workspaces allow students to demonstrate mastery of TEKS in alignment with the STAAR assessment. Utilize strategies to incorporate MATHia to support student success on the STAAR item types. Lesson internalization with the focus of incorporating MATHia, STAAR redesign problems, and intentional chunking and pacing.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya High School A-110
Participants will describe how MATHia workspaces allow students to demonstrate mastery of TEKS in alignment with the STAAR assessment. Utilize strategies to incorporate MATHia to support student success on the STAAR item types. Lesson internalization with the focus of incorporating MATHia, STAAR redesign problems, and intentional chunking and pacing.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya High School- A-104
Participants will Describe the differences between coaching, collaborating, and consulting and the purposes for each Develop and implement strategies for building trust with teachers Develop and apply the skills of listening, paraphrasing, and asking powerful questions to enhance coaching conversations Identify different types of feedback and various ways of collecting data during the coaching cycle
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Child Nutrition Services Meeting Room 1
Educators will identify and plan specific instructional adjustments to address gaps revealed in the exam data and enhance student readiness for future AP Exams. Teachers will build stronger connections within their subject-area teams, fostering ongoing collaboration and support beyond the workshop. The ultimate goal is to refine teaching practices to better prepare students for success on AP Exams and in college-level coursework.
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Child Nutrition Services Meeting Room 2
Mindset Strategies for Freshman Success: Participants will learn actionable strategies for fostering a growth mindset in freshman students, emphasizing resilience, perseverance, and a sense of belonging in the academic environment. Collaborative Approach to Supporting Freshman: Participants will engage in collaborative discussions to align instructional practices, intervention strategies, and accountability systems to better support freshman students in achieving success. Data-Driven Decision Making: Participants will explore how to use Freshman On Track data effectively to identify trends, assess student needs, and implement targeted interventions to keep students on track academically and socially.
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Palmview Room
La Joya ISD Librarians will come together to review/discuss library standards goals, objectives, and curriculum guides at each level (library programming & activities, library services policy/procedures, campus website with Library Tab, EFB policy review, guidelines for media in classrooms, Region One Library Services). Librarians will be prepared to contribute activities, resources to the monthly standards curriculum outline for the year.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Ann Richards Middle School Gym
CATCH PE Principles and Philosophy: This comprehensive professional development training includes three learning objectives: Class Management Strategies to Maximize Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) & Engagement – Articulate the principles of classroom management to boost MVPA among students and implement a high-energy, efficient and effective physical education program. Foundations for Success for All Students – Explore inclusive practices that enable students of all abilities to participate successfully, confidently, and joyfully in physical education. Program Implementation – Design a personal implementation plan through CATCH PE program materials.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Lorenzo De Zavala Middle Library
Engage in a training on the continuum of services that is designed to equip special education teachers with the knowledge, strategies, and tools necessary to effectively meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities across varying instructional settings. This training aims to enhance understanding of services, promote collaborative decision-making, and ensure compliance with legal and educational standards.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: John F. Kennedy Elementary Cafeteria
1. Describe and illustrate how to set up the physical environment to promote engagement and learning for all children. 2. Identify and describe examples of meaningful, engaging, and authentic learning during choice time. 3. Explain the teacher’s role in supporting and extending high quality play experiences in the interest areas. 4. Apply learned strategies in a PK model classroom setting using a GooseChase activity to explore and enhance interest areas.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Tabasco Elementary Cafeteria
1. Describe and illustrate how to set up the physical environment to promote engagement and learning for all children. 2. Identify and describe examples of meaningful, engaging, and authentic learning during choice time. 3. Explain the teacher’s role in supporting and extending high quality play experiences in the interest areas. 4. Apply learned strategies in a PK model classroom setting using a GooseChase activity to explore and enhance interest areas.
Max Participants:
95
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya Palmview High School Mariachi Room
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to integrate research-based instructional strategies from the science of reading into secondary social studies classrooms. They will learn techniques to support literacy development, enhance reading comprehension, and increase student engagement in the social studies classroom.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Palmview High School Orchestra Room
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the district’s lesson internalization framework, focusing on the lesson structure as its foundational element. Through a series of interactive and hands-on activities, participants will actively engage in internalizing each component of the framework, with the goal of seamlessly integrating these elements into their own lessons.
Max Participants:
65
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: La Joya Palmview High School Band Hall
2nd Grade Teachers will explore effective Science of Reading practices to strengthen Tier 1 instruction, providing students with a solid foundation in literacy development.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Staff Development Center (Board Room)
The campus nurse will receive training on clinic guidelines and protocols to effectively support students with health challenges. This will help enhance student well-being and positively impact academic performance. Additionally, District Nurse will review medical forms to ensure proper documentation and care.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Lorenzo De Zavala Middle Library
Engage in a training that is designed to empower secondary teachers to effectively utilize the N2Y program to meet the unique needs of students in specialized classrooms. N2Y provides comprehensive, standards-based instructional materials and tools that support differentiated instruction, functional skills development, and communication for students with diverse learning needs. By mastering this program, teachers can ensure that their students receive engaging, individualized instruction aligned with their IEP goals and transition plans.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Corina Peña Elementary Library
By the end of this session, participants will be equipped with the tools and strategies to create effective daily lessons, routines, and centers tailored to the unique needs of their elementary life skills students. Teachers will leave with a set of practical, ready-to-use resources that can be immediately implemented in their classrooms. Additionally, they will gain a deeper understanding of how to structure routines that foster independence and engagement, while promoting social, academic, and functional skills development. This hands-on experience will empower teachers to enhance the learning environment and support their students in reaching their full potential.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: La Joya High School Cafeteria
Participants will explore teaching and learning through the 5E model, gaining a deeper understanding of SAVVAS curriculum resources. They will utilize tools such as the "Listen and Look For Tool," develop complete plans for the upcoming six weeks, and engage in personal reflections to support long-term implementation success.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: La Joya High School Choir Room
Participants will explore teaching and learning through the 5E model, gaining a deeper understanding of SAVVAS curriculum resources. They will utilize tools such as the "Listen and Look For Tool," develop complete plans for the upcoming six weeks, and engage in personal reflections to support long-term implementation success.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: La Joya High School Library
Participants will explore teaching and learning through the 5E model, gaining a deeper understanding of SAVVAS curriculum resources. They will utilize tools such as the "Listen and Look For Tool," develop complete plans for the upcoming six weeks, and engage in personal reflections to support long-term implementation success.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: La Joya High School Band Hall
Participants will explore teaching and learning through the 5E model, gaining a deeper understanding of SAVVAS curriculum resources. They will utilize tools such as the "Listen and Look For Tool," develop complete plans for the upcoming six weeks, and engage in personal reflections to support long-term implementation success.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Jimmy Carter Building Cafeteria
Participants will explore teaching and learning through the 5E model, gaining a deeper understanding of SAVVAS curriculum resources. They will utilize tools such as the "Listen and Look For Tool," develop complete plans for the upcoming six weeks, and engage in personal reflections to support long-term implementation success.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Jimmy Carter Early College Library
Participants will explore teaching and learning through the 5E model, gaining a deeper understanding of SAVVAS curriculum resources. They will utilize tools such as the "Listen and Look For Tool," develop complete plans for the upcoming six weeks, and engage in personal reflections to support long-term implementation success.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Palmview HS Room A30
Kindergarten teachers will explore effective Science of Reading practices to strengthen Tier 1 instruction, providing students with a solid foundation in literacy development.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Palmview HS Room A28
1st Grade Teachers will explore effective Science of Reading practices to strengthen Tier 1 instruction, providing students with a solid foundation in literacy development.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: La Joya Palmview High School Band Hall
2nd Grade Teachers will explore effective Science of Reading practices to strengthen Tier 1 instruction, providing students with a solid foundation in literacy development.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Palmview High School Black Box
Third-grade teachers will explore effective strategies and best practices for enhancing reading and writing instruction.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Palmview HS Choir Room
Participants will understand how to apply the Science of Reading by incorporating cross-curricular texts into their literacy instruction, using evidence-based strategies to build students’ decoding, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary skills while making meaningful connections to their content areas.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Palmview High School
Participants will understand how to apply the Science of Reading by incorporating cross-curricular texts into their literacy instruction, using evidence-based strategies to build students’ decoding, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary skills while making meaningful connections to their content areas.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Staff Development Center (Board Room)
The campus nurse will receive updates on clinic guidelines and protocols to effectively support students with health challenges. This will help enhance student well-being and positively impact academic performance. Additionally, District Nurse will review medical forms to ensure proper documentation and care.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 1:30 PM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Online Course
CBC's will receive information on PBIS Modules(s); discipline strategies, district protocols and requirements; and new or updated information. Train Staff on Module 7 *Module 7: Dimension 3.3: Classroom Culture, Descriptor A: Students in Groups; Descriptor B Respect of Students in Groups
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/9/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Jimmy Carter Early College Library-2nd Floor
Participants will be trained on the CogAT assessment for GT identification.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/11/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Tabasco Room
Participants will understand -how to successfully implement a Eureka Math TEKS Edition lesson, -how to discern the decisions inherent in each lesson and to question the author, and -how to study the teaching sequences of the curriculum while customizing lessons and growing in a Profound Understanding of Fundamental Mathematics (PUFM).
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/11/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Palmview Room
Participants will understand -how to successfully implement a Eureka Math TEKS Edition lesson, -how to discern the decisions inherent in each lesson and to question the author, and -how to study the teaching sequences of the curriculum while customizing lessons and growing in a Profound Understanding of Fundamental Mathematics (PUFM).
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/11/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Staff Development Center (Board Room)
Participants will understand -how to successfully implement a Eureka Math TEKS Edition lesson, -how to discern the decisions inherent in each lesson and to question the author, and -how to study the teaching sequences of the curriculum while customizing lessons and growing in a Profound Understanding of Fundamental Mathematics (PUFM).
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/11/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya Room
Participants will understand -how to successfully implement a Eureka Math TEKS Edition lesson, -how to discern the decisions inherent in each lesson and to question the author, and -how to study the teaching sequences of the curriculum while customizing lessons and growing in a Profound Understanding of Fundamental Mathematics (PUFM).
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/11/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya High School Library
Participants will understand -how to successfully implement a Eureka Math TEKS Edition lesson, -how to discern the decisions inherent in each lesson and to question the author, and -how to study the teaching sequences of the curriculum while customizing lessons and growing in a Profound Understanding of Fundamental Mathematics (PUFM).
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/11/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya High School Cafeteria
Participants will understand -how to successfully implement a Eureka Math TEKS Edition lesson, -how to discern the decisions inherent in each lesson and to question the author, and -how to study the teaching sequences of the curriculum while customizing lessons and growing in a Profound Understanding of Fundamental Mathematics (PUFM).
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/11/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya High School Band Hall
Session Objectives: • how to successfully implement a Eureka Math TEKS Edition lesson, • how to discern the decisions inherent in each lesson and to question the author, and • how to study the teaching sequences of the curriculum while customizing lessons and growing in a Profound Understanding of Fundamental Mathematics (PUFM).
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/11/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: La Joya High School Choir Room
Session Objectives: Participants will understand • how to successfully implement a Eureka Math TEKS Edition lesson, • how to discern the decisions inherent in each lesson and to question the author, and • how to study the teaching sequences of the curriculum while customizing lessons and growing in a Profound Understanding of Fundamental Mathematics (PUFM).
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/11/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Jimmy Carter Building Cafeteria
Session Objectives: Participants will understand • how to successfully implement a Eureka Math TEKS Edition lesson, • how to discern the decisions inherent in each lesson and to question the author, and • how to study the teaching sequences of the curriculum while customizing lessons and growing in a Profound Understanding of Fundamental Mathematics (PUFM).
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/11/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Jimmy Carter ECHS Drama Room
Session Objectives: Participants will understand • how to successfully implement a Eureka Math TEKS Edition lesson, • how to discern the decisions inherent in each lesson and to question the author, and • how to study the teaching sequences of the curriculum while customizing lessons and growing in a Profound Understanding of Fundamental Mathematics (PUFM).
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/11/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Jimmy Carter Early College Library
Session Objectives: Participants will understand • how to successfully implement a Eureka Math TEKS Edition lesson, • how to discern the decisions inherent in each lesson and to question the author, and • how to study the teaching sequences of the curriculum while customizing lessons and growing in a Profound Understanding of Fundamental Mathematics (PUFM).
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/11/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Jimmy Carter ECHS Choir Room
Session Objectives: Participants will understand • how to successfully implement a Eureka Math TEKS Edition lesson, • how to discern the decisions inherent in each lesson and to question the author, and • how to study the teaching sequences of the curriculum while customizing lessons and growing in a Profound Understanding of Fundamental Mathematics (PUFM).
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/14/2025
Start Time: 5:00 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Tabasco Room
New Teacher workshop using Get Better Faster curriculum and Mentoring Minds.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/18/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Jimmy Carter Building Cafeteria
Participants will learn how to address The Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP) and strategies for depth and complexity, which comprises a set of performance standards, curricula, and assessments for differentiating instruction and deepening academic learning.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/18/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Jimmy Carter ECHS PLC Room
This course provides support and general information for administrators who oversee the gifted program at their campus. The main objectives of the course include: Understanding the nature and needs of gifted students through an exploration of characteristics and behaviors of both traditional and non-traditional students. Understanding the social and emotional needs of gifted students. Identifying the criteria of the Texas State Plan for Gifted Students and how these standards will guide program decisions. Alignment of the identification and assessment process as required by the Texas State Plan to the process that is already in place within a district and/or campus. Understanding and preparing for the responsibilities of an administrator/counselor who oversees the campus GT program.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/18/2025
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Jimmy Carter Early College Library-2nd Floor
This course provides support and general information for counselors who support the GT students at their campus. The main objectives of the course include: Understanding the nature and needs of gifted students through an exploration of characteristics and behaviors of both traditional and non-traditional students. Understanding the social and emotional needs of gifted students. Identifying the criteria of the Texas State Plan for Gifted Students and how these standards will guide program decisions. Alignment of the identification and assessment process as required by the Texas State Plan to the process that is already in place within a district and/or campus. Understanding and preparing for the responsibilities of an administrator/counselor who oversees the campus GT program.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/20/2025
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Participants will focus on how students access, complete, and submit different types of assignments on the Realize digital platform. Also, see how students can utilize various resources, such as student discourse tools, to enhance their learning experience.
Max Participants:
700
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/25/2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Palmview Room
The goal of Day 3 training is to ensure that educators feel confident and prepared to use MAP Growth data to enhance their instructional practices and support student achievement effectively.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/25/2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Tabasco Room
The goal of Day 3 training is to ensure that educators feel confident and prepared to use MAP Growth data to enhance their instructional practices and support student achievement effectively.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/25/2025
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: La Joya Room
The goal of Day 3 training is to ensure that educators feel confident and prepared to use MAP Growth data to enhance their instructional practices and support student achievement effectively.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/25/2025
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Palmview Room
The goal of Day 3 training is to ensure that educators feel confident and prepared to use MAP Growth data to enhance their instructional practices and support student achievement effectively.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/25/2025
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: La Joya Room
The goal of Day 3 training is to ensure that educators feel confident and prepared to use MAP Growth data to enhance their instructional practices and support student achievement effectively.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/25/2025
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Tabasco Room
The goal of Day 3 training is to ensure that educators feel confident and prepared to use MAP Growth data to enhance their instructional practices and support student achievement effectively.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 2/18/2025
Start Time: 5:00 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Tabasco Room
New Teachers and Mentors will collaborate on testing, curriculum development, and classroom management.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/14/2025
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Transportation Complex Western Rd
Be provided with an overview of MEP Instructional Services and Support Services available at the campuses.
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 3/25/2025
Start Time: 5:00 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Palmview Room
New Teacher Workshop using Teach Like a Champion, Mentoring Minds, and Solution Tree (PLC's)
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/29/2025
Start Time: 5:00 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Palmview Room
New Teachers and Mentors will collaborate and discuss the first-year glows and grows.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/9/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Elementary campuses will meet for 30 minutes with Belinda Banda or Sandra Ozuna via-TEAMS to discuss any updates, errors or changes that were found on their Fall Snapshot TSDS reports This meeting will allow campuses the opportunity to review their data before the final resubmission for the Fall Snapshot on January 16, 2025. An Outlook invite will be sent to all campuses with a TEAMS link to join on your campus designated time.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/9/2024
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Participants will engage on the procedures and best practices for making informed decisions regarding emergent bilingual students.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/11/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Middle school campuses will meet with Belinda Banda or Sandra Ozuna via-TEAMS to discuss any updates, errors or changes that were found on their Fall Snapshot TSDS reports. This meeting will allow campuses the opportunity to review their data before the final resubmission for the Fall Snapshot on January 16, 2025. An Outlook invite will be sent to all campuses with a TEAMS link to join on your campus designated time.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/16/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Online Course
High school campuses will meet with Belinda Banda or Sandra Ozuna via-TEAMS to discuss any updates, errors or changes that were found on their Fall Snapshot TSDS reports. This meeting will allow campuses the opportunity to review their data before the final resubmission for the Fall Snapshot on January 16, 2025. An Outlook invite will be sent to all campuses with a TEAMS link to join on your campus designated time.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/16/2024
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Participants will be provided with information on sheltered instruction and engage in activities to practice exam.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/17/2024
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Participants will be provided with information on sheltered instruction and engage in activities to practice exam.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/19/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
This meeting aims to provide principals with a platform to address any concerns, share updates, and ensure alignment as we move forward in achieving our district's goals.
Max Participants:
65
Min Participants:
1
Date: 12/19/2024
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Participants will be provided with information on sheltered instruction and engage in activities to practice exam.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/6/2025
Start Time: 1:30 PM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Online Course
CBC's will receive information on PBIS Modules(s); discipline strategies, district protocols and requirements; and new or updated information. Train Staff on Module 7 *Module 7: Dimension 3.3: Classroom Culture, Descriptor A: Students in Groups; Descriptor B Respect of Students in Groups
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 1/20/2025
Start Time: 4:30 PM
End Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Participants will focus on how students access, complete, and submit different types of assignments on the Realize digital platform. Also, see how students can utilize various resources, such as student discourse tools, to enhance their learning experience.
Max Participants:
700
Min Participants:
1
