Calendar
Texas ASCD is committed to bringing effective educational events to the education community. The Association offers an Annual Conference and a calendar filled with one-day institutes and multi-day academies.
We provide training for schools and districts, bringing leading instructors to each event. Professional Learning is available to all educators, with discounted registration for Texas ASCD members.

2024-2025
January

Curriculum Leadership Academy 42 – Hosted by HEB ISD (Session 3 of 3)
Experience six modules that define the core work of teaching and learning. Participants will be actively engaged in learning, collaborating, and sharing best practices in curriculum design and delivery within each module. The cohort’s 2023-2024 event dates are Oct. 11-12, Nov. 15-16, and January 9-10.
Location
HEB ISD’s Pat May Center
1849 B Central Drive
Bedford, Texas 76022
Date/Time
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 - Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Instructional Aides Academy Spring 2024 Cohort: Virtual 12-Week Program
Register your paraprofessionals today for the Spring 2024 Instructional Aides Academy! Instructional aides play an increasingly critical role in the classroom, supporting the teacher and helping students learn academically and behaviorally. Therefore, instructional aides must understand how to support the teachers and the students best. Texas ASCD is ready to help.
In this academy, instructional aides will meet virtually to receive training on building a solid relationship with the teachers they are supporting and developing a cadre of instructional strategies to use when working with students in small groups. There will be a total of 12 one-hour sessions.
Session Dates:
Jan. 9: Education 101: Building a Relationship with the Teachers
Jan. 16: Classroom Management in Small Group Instruction
Jan. 23: High yield Instructional Strategies: Questioning Strategies
Feb. 6: TEKS study
Feb. 13: Think-Pair-Share and Wait Time
Feb. 20: Lesson Cycle
Feb. 27: Vocabulary Development
Mar. 5: Visual Learning Tools (Graphic Organizers)
Mar. 26: Providing Clear Feedback
Apr. 2: Interactive Notebooks
May 7: Basic Reading Skills
May 14: Reading for Understanding
Sessions are recorded.
Location
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Date/Time
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 - Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Curriculum Leadership Academy 43 – Hosted by Corpus Christi ISD (Session 1 of 3)
Experience six modules that define the core work of teaching and learning. Participants will be actively engaged in learning, collaborating, and sharing best practices in curriculum design and delivery within each module. The cohort’s 2024 event dates are January 17-18, February 7-8, and June 5-6.
Location
CCISD Instructional Resource Center
4321 Prescott Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
Date/Time
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 - Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Curriculum Design Academy
No matter the size of your district, each must address the same curriculum challenges. For both central office personnel and teachers, each district needs staff members trained to answer the following challenges: |
How does the district ensure that teachers are provided a guaranteed and viable curriculum?
How does the district ensure that curriculum writers are adequately trained to design and evaluate the district’s curriculum? This academy will provide your team with a deeper understanding of curriculum design and the ability to determine the essential components of a quality curriculum. |
Location
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Date/Time
Thursday, January 25, 2024 - Friday, January 26, 2024 at 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Maximize Instructional Time by Partnering the Math and Science Standards
A new three-day professional learning academy for elementary educators!
Explore the Power of Partnering the Math and Science Standards
Discover the magic of partnering Math and Science TEKS to unlock a world of instructional possibilities! Over three afternoons, you’ll learn how to design instruction that aligns with the Math and Science standards – seamlessly weaving these subjects together, maximizing your precious instructional time, and creating a holistic learning experience for your students. Uncover the secrets to reading and analyzing TEKS with precision, ensuring your instructional approach is on point every time. Learn the step-by-step process of writing partnered, aligned lessons, and assessments.
Location
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Date/Time
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 - Friday, February 2, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
February

Curriculum Leadership Academy 43 – Hosted by Corpus Christi ISD (Session 2 of 3)
Experience six modules that define the core work of teaching and learning. Participants will be actively engaged in learning, collaborating, and sharing best practices in curriculum design and delivery within each module. The cohort’s 2024 event dates are January 17-18, February 7-8, and June 5-6.
Location
CCISD Instructional Resource Center
4321 Prescott Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
Date/Time
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 - Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
June

Curriculum Leadership Academy 43 – Hosted by Corpus Christi ISD (Session 3 of 3)
Experience six modules that define the core work of teaching and learning. Participants will be actively engaged in learning, collaborating, and sharing best practices in curriculum design and delivery within each module. The cohort’s 2024 event dates are January 17-18, February 7-8, and June 5-6.
Location
CCISD Instructional Resource Center
4321 Prescott Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
Date/Time
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm