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.
2023-2024
January
Instructional Aides Academy Spring 2023: Virtual 12-Week Program
Instructional aides play an increasingly critical role in the classroom, supporting the teacher and helping students learn both academically and behaviorally. Therefore, instructional aides must understand how to best support the teachers and the students. 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. 10: Education 101: Building a Relationship with the Teachers
Jan. 17: Classroom Management in Small Group Instruction
Jan. 24: High yield Instructional Strategies: Questioning Strategies
Jan. 31: TEKS study
Feb. 7: Think-Pair-Share and Wait Time
Feb. 21: Lesson Cycle
Feb. 28: Vocabulary Development
Mar. 21: Visual Learning Tools (Graphic Organizers)
Mar. 28: Providing Clear Feedback
Apr. 4: Interactive Notebooks
Apr. 11: Basic Reading Skills
May 16: Reading for Understanding
Sessions are recorded.
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Date/Time
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 - Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Growth Mindset Math Institute with Bea Luchin
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Date/Time
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
February
Curriculum Leadership Academy 39 – Virtual (Session 2 of 4)
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 curriculum design and delivery. The cohort’s 2023 event dates are Jan. 18-19, Feb. 8-9, Apr. 6, and Apr. 12.
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Date/Time
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 - Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Transformative Principal Leadership Academy (TPLA) – Kilgore (Session 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. Participants attend six days:
Session 1: January 23-24, 2023
Session 2: February 9-10, 2023
Session 3: April 13-14, 2023
Location
Region 7 Education Service Center
1909 North Longview Street
Kilgore, TX 75662
Date/Time
Thursday, February 9, 2023 - Friday, February 10, 2023 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Curriculum Design Academy – Virtual Two Day Academy
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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. 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: |
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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? |
Location
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Date/Time
Thursday, February 16, 2023 - Friday, February 17, 2023 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Curriculum Leadership Academy 41 – ESC Region 7 (Kilgore) (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. The cohort’s event dates are November 14-15, December 12-13, and February 21-22.
Location
Region 7 Education Service Center
1909 North Longview Street
Kilgore, TX 75662
Date/Time
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 - Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
March
Curriculum Leadership Academy 40 – Northside (San Antonio) (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. The cohort’s 2023 event dates are Mar. 1-2, May 17-18, Sept. 19-20, 2023.
Location
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Date/Time
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 - Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
April
Curriculum Leadership Academy 39 – Virtual (Session 3 of 4)
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 curriculum design and delivery. The cohort’s 2023 event dates are Jan. 18-19, Feb. 8-9, Apr. 6, and Apr. 12.
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Date/Time
Thursday, April 6, 2023 - Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Curriculum Leadership Academy 39 – Virtual (Session 4 of 4)
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 curriculum design and delivery. The cohort’s 2023 event dates are Jan. 18-19, Feb. 8-9, Apr. 6, and Apr. 12.
Location
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Date/Time
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Transformative Principal Leadership Academy (TPLA) – Kilgore (Session 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. Participants attend six days:
Session 1: January 23-24, 2023
Session 2: February 9-10, 2023
Session 3: April 13-14, 2023
Location
Region 7 Education Service Center
1909 North Longview Street
Kilgore, TX 75662
Date/Time
Thursday, April 13, 2023 - Friday, April 14, 2023 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
May
Curriculum Leadership Academy 40 – Northside (San Antonio) (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. The cohort’s 2023 event dates are Mar. 1-2, May 17-18, Sept. 19-20, 2023.
Location
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Date/Time
Wednesday, May 17, 2023 - Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
September
Curriculum Leadership Academy 40 – Northside (San Antonio) (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. The cohort’s 2023 event dates are Mar. 1-2, May 17-18, Sept. 19-20, 2023.
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Date/Time
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 - Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 8:00 am - 4:00 pm