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.

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Five Day Math – Creating a Culture of Authentic Formative Assessment in the Mathematics Classroom: How to Respond to Students in Ways that Improve Their Learning (Grades 3-Algebra I)

Session 2 of 3

This 5-day academy is designed to provide participants with instructional and assessment strategies that target struggling students in the content area of mathematics. The academy will focus on the strategic use of graphic organizers (both teacher-directed and student-directed arrangements) and assessment strategies that can be used to complement existing programs and curriculum already in place. Participants will be provided planning time to develop plans that incorporate the use of Graphic Organizers and Assessment Strategies for current and upcoming topics of instruction during each session.

Session Dates:  October 8-9, 2019, December 11, 2019, and January 29-30, 2020

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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.

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Creating a Safe, Supportive and Equitable Learning Environment through Ethical Decision-Making

Join the ETS ProEthica^® Program and Texas ASCD for an all-new half-day workshop.

Learn how district and campus leaders can develop a standard of care and a culture of transparency and accountability for ethical behavior and take back resources and strategies you can use in your school or district!

In order to support student achievement, educators must often go beyond their roles as instructors—they must also be prepared to handle students’ social-emotional needs and situations where students may be at risk. These demands increase the inherent risks and vulnerabilities in the profession.  As a result, educators face daily ethical dilemmas in their interactions with students, colleagues, and the community.

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Five Day Math – Creating a Culture of Authentic Formative Assessment in the Mathematics Classroom: How to Respond to Students in Ways that Improve Their Learning (Grades 3-Algebra I)

Session 3 of 3

This 5-day academy is designed to provide participants with instructional and assessment strategies that target struggling students in the content area of mathematics. The academy will focus on the strategic use of graphic organizers (both teacher-directed and student-directed arrangements) and assessment strategies that can be used to complement existing programs and curriculum already in place. Participants will be provided planning time to develop plans that incorporate the use of Graphic Organizers and Assessment Strategies for current and upcoming topics of instruction during each session.

Session Dates:  October 8-9, 2019, December 11, 2019, and January 29-30, 2020

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Creating an Understanding-Based Curriculum and Assessment System for 21st Century Learning with Jay McTighe

Established Standards provide a clear set of worthy educational outcomes. However, the Standards are not curriculum. Educators must use the standards as a basis for designing high-quality curricula and assessments to support impactful teaching for effective learning. In addition to academic standards, a growing number of voices within and outside the educational establishment are calling for an enhanced emphasis on the “21^st century skills” of critical and creative thinking, collaboration and wise use of technology.

In this workshop, we’ll examine the ideas in Jay McTighe’s recent book, Leading Modern Learning: A Blueprint for Vision Driven Schools (Solution Tree), for transforming the Standards and 21^st century skills into a coherent curriculum that emphasizes understanding and long-term transfer. Key principles and practical tools from Understanding by Design (ASCD) and Schooling by Design (ASCD) will be offered to guide curriculum design and implementation.

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