Calendar
Texas ASCD is committed to bringing effective educational
events to members. Join us each year for our annual
conference and ignite.
We provide training for schools and districts, bringing leading instructors to each event.
2018-2019
June
Transformative Principal Leadership Academy – Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (Session 1 of 3)
Are you a principal with three or more years experience? If so, the Transformative Principal Leadership Academy is for you! This Academy’s purpose is to cultivate and strengthen the expertise of principals throughout the state and lead transformational work in teaching and learning. Gain the tools necessary to support school transformation through rigorous and engaging learning for all students, and receive innovative real-world examples from exemplary practitioners leading school transformation.
Location
The Berry Center
8877 Barker Cypress Rd.
Cypress, Texas 77433
Date/Time
Tuesday, June 18, 2019 - Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
July
Transformative Principal Leadership Academy – Round Rock ISD (Session 1 of 3)
Are you a principal with three or more years experience? If so, the Transformative Principal Leadership Academy is for you! This Academy’s purpose is to cultivate and strengthen the expertise of principals throughout the state and lead transformational work in teaching and learning. Gain the tools necessary to support school transformation through rigorous and engaging learning for all students, and receive innovative real-world examples from exemplary practitioners leading school transformation.
Location
Round Rock ISD Old Hopewell Building
1311 Round Rock Ave.
Round Rock, TX 78681
Date/Time
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
September
Curriculum Leadership Academy – HEB ISD (Session 3 of 3)
The New Normal requires educators to transform schools from places that focus on teaching to systems that focus on cognitively rich and engaging learning environments. Educators must be able to envision transformation as they design new systems, structures, and processes that dramatically improve the teaching and learning experience. Texas ASCD, as the premier professional organization for curriculum and instruction in Texas, is committed to the identification and professional development of individuals who currently provide leadership or aspire to be in positions of leadership in the areas of curriculum and instruction. Since 2008, Texas ASCD’s Curriculum Leadership Academy has provided more than 100 school districts the professional learning, mentoring and support necessary to become the next generation of curriculum and instruction leaders.
Module 5: Professional Learning
Learn how a district can design, implement and manage a professional learning program that supports the district’s curriculum and improves student learning. Participants will explore steps to effectively implement Professional Learning.
Module 6: Transformative Processes – Continuous Improvement
Module 6 will focus on improving productivity. Participants will learn how educational planners prepare for organizational change, develop system capacity, and improve continuously. They will develop a set of goals, objectives and actions to implement a continuous improvement model.
Location
HEB ISD’s Pat May Center
1849 B Central Drive
Bedford, Texas 76022
Date/Time
Thursday, September 12, 2019 - Friday, September 13, 2019 at 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Instructional Rounds – EXCLUSIVE FOR LAMAR CISD
The Instructional Rounds Academy is an interactive professional learning experience that teaches participants the knowledge and skills needed to launch Instructional Rounds work in a district and/or school.
Instructional Rounds is an instructional improvement practice that involves classroom observation and reflection on a Problem of Practice. Instructional Rounds is rooted in the belief that adult learning about teaching and learning in the context of a real classroom with real students and a real teacher is key to improvement of our practice. The focus in on adult learning about what constitutes good teaching and learning. It is a collective learning journey in that the process is collaborative, and the work is done in teams. It is about thinking deeply and critically regarding what instructional moves cause learning. It is not about teacher evaluation or fixing schools. It is about providing a structure where educators can learn how to continually improve the most powerful lever they have in the learning process: instruction
Location
LAMAR CISD
3911 Avenue I
Rosenberg, TX 77471
Date/Time
Tuesday, September 17, 2019 - Thursday, September 19, 2019 at All Day
Transformative Principal Leadership Academy – Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (Session 2 of 3)
Are you a principal with three or more years experience? If so, the Transformative Principal Leadership Academy is for you! This Academy’s purpose is to cultivate and strengthen the expertise of principals throughout the state and lead transformational work in teaching and learning. Gain the tools necessary to support school transformation through rigorous and engaging learning for all students, and receive innovative real-world examples from exemplary practitioners leading school transformation.
Location
The Berry Center
8877 Barker Cypress Rd.
Cypress, Texas 77433
Date/Time
Tuesday, September 17, 2019 - Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Curriculum Leadership Academy – EXCLUSIVE FOR FRISCO ISD (Session 4 of 4)
The New Normal requires educators to transform schools from places that focus on teaching to systems that focus on cognitively rich and engaging learning environments. Educators must be able to envision transformation as they design new systems, structures, and processes that dramatically improve the teaching and learning experience. Texas ASCD, as the premier professional organization for curriculum and instruction in Texas, is committed to the identification and professional development of individuals who currently provide leadership or aspire to be in positions of leadership in the areas of curriculum and instruction. Since 2008, Texas ASCD’s Curriculum Leadership Academy has provided more than 100 school districts the professional learning, mentoring and support necessary to become the next generation of curriculum and instruction leaders.
Location
Frisco ISD Career and Technical Education Center
9889 Wade Blvd.
Frisco, TX 75035
Date/Time
Thursday, September 19, 2019 - Friday, September 20, 2019 at 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Instructional Rounds – EXCLUSIVE FOR LAMAR CISD
The Instructional Rounds Academy is an interactive professional learning experience that teaches participants the knowledge and skills needed to launch Instructional Rounds work in a district and/or school.
Instructional Rounds is an instructional improvement practice that involves classroom observation and reflection on a Problem of Practice. Instructional Rounds is rooted in the belief that adult learning about teaching and learning in the context of a real classroom with real students and a real teacher is key to improvement of our practice. The focus in on adult learning about what constitutes good teaching and learning. It is a collective learning journey in that the process is collaborative, and the work is done in teams. It is about thinking deeply and critically regarding what instructional moves cause learning. It is not about teacher evaluation or fixing schools. It is about providing a structure where educators can learn how to continually improve the most powerful lever they have in the learning process: instruction
Location
LAMAR CISD
3911 Avenue I
Rosenberg, TX 77471
Date/Time
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 - Thursday, September 26, 2019 at All Day
Transformative Principal Leadership Academy – Round Rock ISD (Session 2 of 3)
Are you a principal with three or more years experience? If so, the Transformative Principal Leadership Academy is for you! This Academy’s purpose is to cultivate and strengthen the expertise of principals throughout the state and lead transformational work in teaching and learning. Gain the tools necessary to support school transformation through rigorous and engaging learning for all students, and receive innovative real-world examples from exemplary practitioners leading school transformation.
Location
Round Rock ISD Old Hopewell Building
1311 Round Rock Ave.
Round Rock, TX 78681
Date/Time
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 - Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
October
Curriculum Leadership Academy XXIX – HEB ISD (Fall – Session 1 of 3)
The New Normal requires educators to transform schools from places that focus on teaching to systems that focus on cognitively rich and engaging learning environments. Educators must be able to envision transformation as they design new systems, structures, and processes that dramatically improve the teaching and learning experience. Texas ASCD, as the premier professional organization for curriculum and instruction in Texas, is committed to the identification and professional development of individuals who currently provide leadership or aspire to be in positions of leadership in the areas of curriculum and instruction. Since 2008, Texas ASCD’s Curriculum Leadership Academy has provided more than 100 school districts the professional learning, mentoring and support necessary to become the next generation of curriculum and instruction leaders.
Location
HEB ISD’s Pat May Center
1849 B Central Drive
Bedford, Texas 76022
Date/Time
Thursday, October 10, 2019 - Friday, October 11, 2019 at 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
2019 Annual Conference
Save the date for Texas ASCD’s 2019 Annual Conference! Check back soon for details.
Location
Irving Convention Center
500 W. Las Colinas Blvd.
Irving, Texas 75039
Date/Time
Sunday, October 27, 2019 - Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 12:00 am
Transformative Principal Leadership Academy – Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (Session 3 of 3)
Are you a principal with three or more years experience? If so, the Transformative Principal Leadership Academy is for you! This Academy’s purpose is to cultivate and strengthen the expertise of principals throughout the state and lead transformational work in teaching and learning. Gain the tools necessary to support school transformation through rigorous and engaging learning for all students, and receive innovative real-world examples from exemplary practitioners leading school transformation.
Location
Irving Convention Center
500 W. Las Colinas Blvd.
Irving, Texas 75039
Date/Time
Sunday, October 27, 2019 - Monday, October 28, 2019 at 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Transformative Principal Leadership Academy – Round Rock ISD (Session 3 of 3)
Are you a principal with three or more years experience? If so, the Transformative Principal Leadership Academy is for you! This Academy’s purpose is to cultivate and strengthen the expertise of principals throughout the state and lead transformational work in teaching and learning. Gain the tools necessary to support school transformation through rigorous and engaging learning for all students, and receive innovative real-world examples from exemplary practitioners leading school transformation.
Location
Irving Convention Center
500 W. Las Colinas Blvd.
Irving, Texas 75039
Date/Time
Sunday, October 27, 2019 - Monday, October 28, 2019 at 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
November
Instructional Rounds – Round Rock ISD
The Instructional Rounds Academy is an interactive professional learning experience that teaches participants the knowledge and skills needed to launch Instructional Rounds work in a district and/or school.
Instructional Rounds is an instructional improvement practice that involves classroom observation and reflection on a Problem of Practice. Instructional Rounds is rooted in the belief that adult learning about teaching and learning in the context of a real classroom with real students and a real teacher is key to improvement of our practice. The focus in on adult learning about what constitutes good teaching and learning. It is a collective learning journey in that the process is collaborative, and the work is done in teams. It is about thinking deeply and critically regarding what instructional moves cause learning. It is not about teacher evaluation or fixing schools. It is about providing a structure where educators can learn how to continually improve the most powerful lever they have in the learning process: instruction
Location
RRISD Professional Development
700 N. Lake Crrek Dr.
Round Rock, TX 78681
Date/Time
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 - Thursday, November 7, 2019 at All Day
Instructional Rounds – EXCLUSIVE FOR ROUND ROCK ISD
The Instructional Rounds Academy is an interactive professional learning experience that teaches participants the knowledge and skills needed to launch Instructional Rounds work in a district and/or school.
Instructional Rounds is an instructional improvement practice that involves classroom observation and reflection on a Problem of Practice. Instructional Rounds is rooted in the belief that adult learning about teaching and learning in the context of a real classroom with real students and a real teacher is key to improvement of our practice. The focus in on adult learning about what constitutes good teaching and learning. It is a collective learning journey in that the process is collaborative, and the work is done in teams. It is about thinking deeply and critically regarding what instructional moves cause learning. It is not about teacher evaluation or fixing schools. It is about providing a structure where educators can learn how to continually improve the most powerful lever they have in the learning process: instruction
Location
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Date/Time
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 - Thursday, November 14, 2019 at All Day
Curriculum Leadership Academy XXIX – HEB ISD (Fall – Session 2 of 3)
The New Normal requires educators to transform schools from places that focus on teaching to systems that focus on cognitively rich and engaging learning environments. Educators must be able to envision transformation as they design new systems, structures, and processes that dramatically improve the teaching and learning experience. Texas ASCD, as the premier professional organization for curriculum and instruction in Texas, is committed to the identification and professional development of individuals who currently provide leadership or aspire to be in positions of leadership in the areas of curriculum and instruction. Since 2008, Texas ASCD’s Curriculum Leadership Academy has provided more than 100 school districts the professional learning, mentoring and support necessary to become the next generation of curriculum and instruction leaders.
Location
HEB ISD’s Pat May Center
1849 B Central Drive
Bedford, Texas 76022
Date/Time
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 - Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
January
Curriculum Leadership Academy XXIX – HEB ISD (Fall – Session 3 of 3)
The New Normal requires educators to transform schools from places that focus on teaching to systems that focus on cognitively rich and engaging learning environments. Educators must be able to envision transformation as they design new systems, structures, and processes that dramatically improve the teaching and learning experience. Texas ASCD, as the premier professional organization for curriculum and instruction in Texas, is committed to the identification and professional development of individuals who currently provide leadership or aspire to be in positions of leadership in the areas of curriculum and instruction. Since 2008, Texas ASCD’s Curriculum Leadership Academy has provided more than 100 school districts the professional learning, mentoring and support necessary to become the next generation of curriculum and instruction leaders.
Location
HEB ISD’s Pat May Center
1849 B Central Drive
Bedford, Texas 76022
Date/Time
Thursday, January 9, 2020 - Friday, January 10, 2020 at 7:30 am - 4:00 pm