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
February

Curriculum Leadership Academy – Katy ISD (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. Click the link below for additional information including dates and location.
Location
Katy ISD Education Support Complex
6301 S. Stadium Ln.
Katy, TX 77494
Date/Time
Monday, February 1, 2021 - Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 8:00 am - 4:00 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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Date/Time
Tuesday, February 2, 2021 - Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Texas Whole Child SEL Academy – Virtual (1st of 3 Sessions)
The Texas ASCD Whole Child Academy builds on Social and Emotional Learning by creating a culture to meet all the needs of every student. The Whole Child Academy is designed to provide a deep understanding of the five Whole Child Tenets and the indicators for each tenet. After attending the Whole Child Academy, campuses and/or districts will begin the work of transforming the culture.
This academy takes place online on February 9, February 16, and February 23.
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Date/Time
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Curriculum Leadership Academy XXXIII – Virtual – 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 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, February 11, 2021 - Friday, February 12, 2021 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Texas Whole Child SEL Academy – Virtual (2nd of 3 Sessions)
The Texas ASCD Whole Child Academy builds on Social and Emotional Learning by creating a culture to meet all the needs of every student. The Whole Child Academy is designed to provide a deep understanding of the five Whole Child Tenets and the indicators for each tenet. After attending the Whole Child Academy, campuses and/or districts will begin the work of transforming the culture.
This academy takes place online on February 9, February 16, and February 23.
Location
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Date/Time
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 8:00 am - 12:00 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. Session dates are February 22, March 1, March 8, and March 15 at 1 p.m. CST.
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Date/Time
Monday, February 22, 2021 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Texas Whole Child SEL Academy – Virtual (3rd of 3 Sessions)
The Texas ASCD Whole Child Academy builds on Social and Emotional Learning by creating a culture to meet all the needs of every student. The Whole Child Academy is designed to provide a deep understanding of the five Whole Child Tenets and the indicators for each tenet. After attending the Whole Child Academy, campuses and/or districts will begin the work of transforming the culture.
This academy takes place online on February 9, February 16, and February 23.
Location
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Date/Time
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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. Session dates are February 22, March 1, March 8, and March 15 at 1 p.m. CST.
Location
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Date/Time
Monday, March 1, 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. Session dates are February 22, March 1, March 8, and March 15 at 1 p.m. CST.
Location
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Date/Time
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. Session dates are February 22, March 1, March 8, and March 15 at 1 p.m. CST.
Location
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Date/Time
Monday, March 15, 2021 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 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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Date/Time
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.
Location
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Date/Time
Thursday, April 8, 2021 - Friday, April 9, 2021 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
June

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.
Location
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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.
Location
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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.
Location
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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

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