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
Instructional Aides Academy Spring 2024: Virtual 12-Week Program
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.
Topics:
Education 101: Building a Relationship with the Teachers
Classroom Management in Small Group Instruction
High yield Instructional Strategies: Questioning Strategies
TEKS study
Think-Pair-Share and Wait Time
Lesson Cycle
Vocabulary Development
Visual Learning Tools (Graphic Organizers)
Providing Clear Feedback
Interactive Notebooks
Basic Reading Skills
Reading for Understanding
Sessions are recorded!
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Date/Time
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am
April
Curriculum Leadership Academy 44 – 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 February 7-8, April 3-4, and June 5-6.
Location
CCISD Instructional Resource Center
4321 Prescott Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
Date/Time
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 - Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Teaching for DEEPER Learning with Jay McTighe (Virtual)
Join us for an engaging, interactive webinar featuring Jay McTighe, a distinguished educator and author, as he delves into the core concepts of deeper learning. Discover insights from his acclaimed book, “Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making” (ASCD, 2020), where he addresses fundamental questions crucial to K12 educators. Uncover the secrets to fostering deeper learning: What exactly is it? How can curriculum design support its cultivation? What instructional approaches are essential for students to grasp concepts profoundly? Jay will unveil a toolkit of practical strategies, offering educators actionable methods to actively involve students in constructing meaning within their learning journeys. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your teaching practices and empower your students for deeper understanding.
Location
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Date/Time
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Designing and Using Rubrics to Evaluate and Improve Student Performance with Jay McTighe
Ready to transform your teaching and empower your students to excel? Join us for an exclusive session where we delve into the secrets of effective scoring tools!
Discover how performance lists and rubrics can revolutionize your classroom dynamic by evaluating student performance and enhancing it. We’ll explore three distinct types of scoring tools – criterion-based performance lists, holistic, and analytic rubrics – unveiling their unique advantages and limitations.
But that’s not all! Gain invaluable insights into leveraging rubrics to ensure fair, valid, and reliable evaluation, guaranteeing your students receive the recognition they deserve. Learn practical strategies for designing top-notch rubrics that foster deeper understanding and engagement, turning assessment into a powerful teaching tool.
Don’t miss this opportunity to revolutionize your teaching practice and equip your students for success! Secure your spot now and receive a curated compilation of web-based and print resources to supercharge your scoring toolkit. Register today and embark on a journey toward unparalleled student achievement
Location
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Date/Time
Monday, April 29, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
May
Maximize Instructional Time by Partnering the Math and Science Standards
Join us for a transformative three-day virtual academy where you’ll master the art of aligning the Math and Science TEKS and take your instructional time to new heights! during this academy you will
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Participate in an integrated mathematics and science lesson that integrates Math and Science TEKS.
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Conduct a comprehensive TEKS study.
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Understand the intricate process of partnering TEKS, writing objectives, and delivering gradual release lessons.
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Work collaboratively in grade-level groups to partner grade-specific Math and Science TEKS.
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Together, you’ll craft objectives, lessons, and assessments that will leave a lasting impact on your students.
Location
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Date/Time
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - Friday, May 10, 2024 at 8:30 am - 11:30 am
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 teachers have a guaranteed and viable curriculum?
How does the district ensure that curriculum writers are adequately trained to design and evaluate the district’s curriculum? Click on the link below to register and learn more! |
Location
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Date/Time
Thursday, May 16, 2024 - Friday, May 17, 2024 at 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Curriculum Leadership Academy 45 – Hosted by ESC Region 7 (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
March 6-7, 2024; May 20-21, 2024; and June 26-27, 2024
Location
Region 7 Education Service Center
1909 N Longview St
Kilgore, TX 75662
Date/Time
Monday, May 20, 2024 - Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
June
Curriculum Leadership Academy 44 – 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 February 7-8, April 3-4, 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
Assessment for Learning: A Proven Strategy for Closing the Achievement Gap
This academy is designed for districts and/or campus leadership teams to understand why a balanced assessment system is necessary for closing the achievement gap and creating a culture of learning for all students. During the two-day academy, participants will learn from two experienced campus and district leaders about:
- how to design an assessment system where teachers and students view assessment FOR learning and assessment OF learning as part of the teaching and learning process;
- how to address the current learning loss of students, also known as the COVID slide; and
- how this assessment system can transform all students into life-long learners.
Location
Frisco ISD Administration
5515 Ohio Drive
Frisco, Texas 75035
Date/Time
Monday, June 10, 2024 - Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Curriculum Leadership Academy 45 – Hosted by ESC Region 7 (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
March 6-7, 2024; May 20-21, 2024; and June 26-27, 2024
Location
Region 7 Education Service Center
1909 N Longview St
Kilgore, TX 75662
Date/Time
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 - Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
October
2024 Texas ASCD Annual Conference
Join Texas ASCD for three days of transformational learning at the 2024 Annual Conference with innovative ideas, breakthrough strategies, and exciting connection-making opportunities! Now accepting presentation proposals through April 1st. Learn more here about submitting a proposal.
Location
Irving Convention Center
500 W. Las Colinas Blvd.
Irving, Texas 75039
Date/Time
Sunday, October 13, 2024 - Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at All Day