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.
2021-2022
March
Embracing the Core of Innovative Teaching and Learning to Thrive in Any Learning Space with George Couros (Virtual)
Join Texas ASCD and George Couros for this virtual four-session (one each week) learning series. George will discuss the importance of changing pedagogies while identifying the “core” values educators need to focus on to ensure our communities find success both in an academic setting, as well as embracing the innovator’s mindset both in and out of school. This event is held live and will also be recorded on the Canvas platform. Discussions and activities will take place in both synchronous/asynchronous formats for your convenience.
Please be advised that due to the state of emergency in Texas due to weather, this event’s start date was changed.
Session dates are March 1, March 8, March 15, and March 22 at 1 p.m. CST.
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Monday, March 8, 2021 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Embracing the Core of Innovative Teaching and Learning to Thrive in Any Learning Space with George Couros (Virtual)
Join Texas ASCD and George Couros for this virtual four-session (one each week) learning series. George will discuss the importance of changing pedagogies while identifying the “core” values educators need to focus on to ensure our communities find success both in an academic setting, as well as embracing the innovator’s mindset both in and out of school. This event is held live and will also be recorded on the Canvas platform. Discussions and activities will take place in both synchronous/asynchronous formats for your convenience.
Please be advised that due to the state of emergency in Texas due to weather, this event’s start date was changed.
Session dates are March 1, March 8, March 15, and March 22 at 1 p.m. CST.
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Date/Time
Monday, March 15, 2021 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Embracing the Core of Innovative Teaching and Learning to Thrive in Any Learning Space with George Couros (Virtual)
Join Texas ASCD and George Couros for this virtual four-session (one each week) learning series. George will discuss the importance of changing pedagogies while identifying the “core” values educators need to focus on to ensure our communities find success both in an academic setting, as well as embracing the innovator’s mindset both in and out of school. This event is held live and will also be recorded on the Canvas platform. Discussions and activities will take place in both synchronous/asynchronous formats for your convenience.
Please be advised that due to the state of emergency in Texas due to weather, this event’s start date was changed.
Session dates are March 1, March 8, March 15, and March 22 at 1 p.m. CST.
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Date/Time
Monday, March 22, 2021 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Literacy Academy: Beyond House Bill 3: Developing a School-Wide Literacy Plan (Virtual)
HB3 focuses on learning and improving student outcomes through reading support in the primary grades, Grades K-3, but what about students in grades 4-12? This academy is designed for districts and/or campus leadership teams to look beyond HB3 and address literacy for all students in all content areas. During the two-day academy, participants will learn from an experienced literacy leader about building a culture of literacy, building capacity for everyone in the organization in literacy pedagogy, and how to put systems in place that promote system coherency and monitors literacy progress.
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Tuesday, March 23, 2021 - Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Develop a Growth Mindset-Oriented Mathematics Program Through Productive Struggle and Perseverance (Virtual)
This professional learning opportunity focuses on the current research of growth mindset with an emphasis on mathematics. Participants will explore how Cultural Shifts impact the development of a growth mindset and will receive a list of 25 strategies designed to promote a growth mindset. Support activities will also be given to participants to help will the implementation of the strategies. The value of productive struggle will be explored and reflective practices and specific ways to promote perseverance (grit) will be shared.
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Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
April
Curriculum Leadership Academy XXXIII – Virtual – Session 2 of 3
Experience six modules that define the core work of teaching and learning. Within each module, participants will be actively engaged in learning, collaborating, and sharing best practices in the areas of curriculum design and delivery. Event dates are February 11-12, April 8-9, and September 16-17. All six days will be held virtually via Zoom. If possible an optional hybrid component will be added. Click on the link below to learn more and register.
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Thursday, April 8, 2021 - Friday, April 9, 2021 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Curriculum Design Academy (Virtual)
| 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. |
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Wednesday, April 21, 2021 - Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Promoting Student Engagement with Daily Differentiation: In Classrooms and Remote Learning For Secondary Educators
Join veteran teacher and expert on Differentiated Instruction and the neuroscience of learning, Martha Kaufeldt to explore a variety of techniques to engage every student. Each session will be held virtually. Sessions include: Maximizing Student Engagement in a Differentiated Classroom, Using Flexible Grouping to Promote Engagement and Build SEL Skills, and Maximizing Student Engagement and Success with Novelty and
Instructional Variety. Sessions will be held on April 21, 28, and May 5 from 8;30 – 11;30 AM (CST).
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Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Promoting Student Engagement with Daily Differentiation: In Classrooms and Remote Learning For Elementary Educators
Join veteran teacher and expert on Differentiated Instruction and the neuroscience of learning, Martha Kaufeldt to explore a variety of techniques to engage every student. Each session will be held virtually. Sessions include: Maximizing Student Engagement in a Differentiated Classroom, Using Flexible Grouping to Promote Engagement and Build SEL Skills, and Maximizing Student Engagement and Success with Novelty and
Instructional Variety. Sessions will be held on April 21, 28, and May 5 from 12;30 – 3;30 PM (CST).
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Date/Time
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
June
Literacy Academy: Beyond House Bill 3: Developing a School-Wide Literacy Plan (Virtual)
HB3 focuses on learning and improving student outcomes through reading support in the primary grades, Grades K-3, but what about students in grades 4-12? This academy is designed for districts and/or campus leadership teams to look beyond HB3 and address literacy for all students in all content areas. During the two-day academy, participants will learn from an experienced literacy leader about building a culture of literacy, building capacity for everyone in the organization in literacy pedagogy, and how to put systems in place that promote system coherency and monitors literacy progress.
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Date/Time
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 - Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Transformative Principal Leadership Academy (TPLA) 1 of 3
The TPLA’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. This event takes place on June 23-24, July 21-22, and September 27-28.
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Date/Time
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 - Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
July
Transformative Principal Leadership Academy (TPLA) 2 of 3
The TPLA’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. This event takes place on June 23-24, July 21-22, and September 27-28.
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Date/Time
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 - Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
September
Curriculum Leadership Academy XXXIII – Virtual – Session 3 of 3
Experience six modules that define the core work of teaching and learning. Within each module, participants will be actively engaged in learning, collaborating, and sharing best practices in the areas of curriculum design and delivery. Event dates are February 11-12, April 8-9, and September 16-17. All six days will be held virtually via Zoom. If possible an optional hybrid component will be added. Click on the link below to learn more and register.
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Date/Time
Thursday, September 16, 2021 - Friday, September 17, 2021 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Transformative Principal Leadership Academy (TPLA) 3 of 3
The TPLA’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. This event takes place on June 23-24, July 21-22, and September 27-28.
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Date/Time
Monday, September 27, 2021 - Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
October
Curriculum Leadership Academy 34 – Session 1 of 3
Experience six modules that define the core work of teaching and learning. Within each module, participants will be actively engaged in learning, collaborating, and sharing best practices in the areas of curriculum design and delivery. Event dates are Oct. 13-14, 2021, Nov. 17-18, 2021, and Jan. 12-13, 2022.
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Wednesday, October 13, 2021 - Thursday, October 14, 2021 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Texas ASCD 2021 Annual Conference
Mark your calendars for the Texas ASCD 2021 Annual Conference! Join us on October 24-October 26, 2021 at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Round Rock, Texas.
Location
Kalahari Resort & Convention
3001 Kalahari Blvd.
Round Rock, TX 78665
Date/Time
Sunday, October 24, 2021 - Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at All Day
November
Curriculum Leadership Academy 34 – Session 2 of 3
Experience six modules that define the core work of teaching and learning. Within each module, participants will be actively engaged in learning, collaborating, and sharing best practices in the areas of curriculum design and delivery. Event dates are Oct. 13-14, 2021, Nov. 17-18, 2021, and Jan. 12-13, 2022.
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Date/Time
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 - Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
January
Curriculum Leadership Academy 34 – Session 3 of 3
Experience six modules that define the core work of teaching and learning. Within each module, participants will be actively engaged in learning, collaborating, and sharing best practices in the areas of curriculum design and delivery. Event dates are Oct. 13-14, 2021, Nov. 17-18, 2021, and Jan. 12-13, 2022.
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Wednesday, January 12, 2022 - Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm