Curriculum Design Academy – Virtual

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Develop a Growth Mindset-Oriented Mathematics Program Through Productive Struggle and Perseverance (Virtual)

Back by popular demand! 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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Instructional Aides Academy

Instructional aides play an increasingly critical role in the classroom, supporting the teacher and helping students learn both academically and behaviorally. Therefore, instructional aides need to understand how to best support the teachers and the students. Texas ASCD is ready to help. In this year-long virtual academy, instructional aides will meet virtually to receive training on building a strong relationship with the teachers and developing a cadre of instructional strategies to use when working with students in small groups.  There will be a total of 12 sessions, twice a month throughout the fall and monthly in the spring.

Event Dates: August 11, September 7, September 21, October 19, November 2, November 15, December 7, January 11, January 25, February 8, February 22, and March 22.

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Instructional Aides Academy

Instructional aides play an increasingly critical role in the classroom, supporting the teacher and helping students learn both academically and behaviorally. Therefore, instructional aides need to understand how to best support the teachers and the students. Texas ASCD is ready to help. In this year-long virtual academy, instructional aides will meet virtually to receive training on building a strong relationship with the teachers and developing a cadre of instructional strategies to use when working with students in small groups.  There will be a total of 12 sessions, twice a month throughout the fall and monthly in the spring.

Event Dates: August 11, September 7, September 21, October 19, November 2, November 15, December 7, January 11, January 25, February 8, February 22, and March 22.

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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. Participants attend six days:

Session 1: Sept. 13-14 (DFW Area)
Session 2: Oct. 24-25 (Kalahari Resort in Round Rock, TX – Attend the 2021 Annual Conference as part of your registration!)
Session 3: Dec. 2-3 (DFW Area)

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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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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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Instructional Aides Academy

Instructional aides play an increasingly critical role in the classroom, supporting the teacher and helping students learn both academically and behaviorally. Therefore, instructional aides need to understand how to best support the teachers and the students. Texas ASCD is ready to help. In this year-long virtual academy, instructional aides will meet virtually to receive training on building a strong relationship with the teachers and developing a cadre of instructional strategies to use when working with students in small groups.  There will be a total of 12 sessions, twice a month throughout the fall and monthly in the spring.

Event Dates: August 11, September 7, September 21, October 19, November 2, November 15, December 7, January 11, January 25, February 8, February 22, and March 22.

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Teaching for Deeper Learning with Jay McTighe and Harvey Silver

In this two-day online institute, Jay McTighe and Harvey Silver, authors of ASCD’s bestselling member book Teaching for Deeper Learning, will guide you through the what, why, and how of deep learning: What it is, why it’s so critical to student success, and how to make it work in your classroom, school, or district. Together, Jay and Harvey will show you how to raise student achievement and close learning gaps by establishing a deep learning culture—one that teaches all students the skills they need to build deep understanding of important content and transfer their learning to the real world.

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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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Instructional Aides Academy

Instructional aides play an increasingly critical role in the classroom, supporting the teacher and helping students learn both academically and behaviorally. Therefore, instructional aides need to understand how to best support the teachers and the students. Texas ASCD is ready to help. In this year-long virtual academy, instructional aides will meet virtually to receive training on building a strong relationship with the teachers and developing a cadre of instructional strategies to use when working with students in small groups.  There will be a total of 12 sessions, twice a month throughout the fall and monthly in the spring.

Event Dates: August 11, September 7, September 21, October 19, November 2, November 15, December 7, January 11, January 25, February 8, February 22, and March 22.

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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.

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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. Participants attend six days:

Session 1: Sept. 13-14 (DFW Area)
Session 2: Oct. 24-25 (Kalahari Resort in Round Rock, TX – Attend the 2021 Annual Conference as part of your registration!)
Session 3: Dec. 2-3 (DFW Area)

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Instructional Aides Academy

Instructional aides play an increasingly critical role in the classroom, supporting the teacher and helping students learn both academically and behaviorally. Therefore, instructional aides need to understand how to best support the teachers and the students. Texas ASCD is ready to help. In this year-long virtual academy, instructional aides will meet virtually to receive training on building a strong relationship with the teachers and developing a cadre of instructional strategies to use when working with students in small groups.  There will be a total of 12 sessions, twice a month throughout the fall and monthly in the spring.

Event Dates: August 11, September 7, September 21, October 19, November 2, November 15, December 7, January 11, January 25, February 8, February 22, and March 22.

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Instructional Aides Academy

Instructional aides play an increasingly critical role in the classroom, supporting the teacher and helping students learn both academically and behaviorally. Therefore, instructional aides need to understand how to best support the teachers and the students. Texas ASCD is ready to help. In this year-long virtual academy, instructional aides will meet virtually to receive training on building a strong relationship with the teachers and developing a cadre of instructional strategies to use when working with students in small groups.  There will be a total of 12 sessions, twice a month throughout the fall and monthly in the spring.

Event Dates: August 11, September 7, September 21, October 19, November 2, November 15, December 7, January 11, January 25, February 8, February 22, and March 22.

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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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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. Participants attend six days:

Session 1: Sept. 13-14 (DFW Area)
Session 2: Oct. 24-25 (Kalahari Resort in Round Rock, TX – Attend the 2021 Annual Conference as part of your registration!)
Session 3: Dec. 2-3 (DFW Area)

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Instructional Aides Academy

Instructional aides play an increasingly critical role in the classroom, supporting the teacher and helping students learn both academically and behaviorally. Therefore, instructional aides need to understand how to best support the teachers and the students. Texas ASCD is ready to help. In this year-long virtual academy, instructional aides will meet virtually to receive training on building a strong relationship with the teachers and developing a cadre of instructional strategies to use when working with students in small groups.  There will be a total of 12 sessions, twice a month throughout the fall and monthly in the spring.

Event Dates: August 11, September 7, September 21, October 19, November 2, November 15, December 7, January 11, January 25, February 8, February 22, and March 22.

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Instructional Aides Academy

Instructional aides play an increasingly critical role in the classroom, supporting the teacher and helping students learn both academically and behaviorally. Therefore, instructional aides need to understand how to best support the teachers and the students. Texas ASCD is ready to help. In this year-long virtual academy, instructional aides will meet virtually to receive training on building a strong relationship with the teachers and developing a cadre of instructional strategies to use when working with students in small groups.  There will be a total of 12 sessions, twice a month throughout the fall and monthly in the spring.

Event Dates: August 11, September 7, September 21, October 19, November 2, November 15, December 7, January 11, January 25, February 8, February 22, and March 22.

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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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Curriculum Leadership Academy 35 – Waco Area – 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 2022 event dates are January 19-20,  February 9-10, and June 8-9.

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Instructional Aides Academy

Instructional aides play an increasingly critical role in the classroom, supporting the teacher and helping students learn both academically and behaviorally. Therefore, instructional aides need to understand how to best support the teachers and the students. Texas ASCD is ready to help. In this year-long virtual academy, instructional aides will meet virtually to receive training on building a strong relationship with the teachers and developing a cadre of instructional strategies to use when working with students in small groups.  There will be a total of 12 sessions, twice a month throughout the fall and monthly in the spring.

Event Dates: August 11, September 7, September 21, October 19, November 2, November 15, December 7, January 11, January 25, February 8, February 22, and March 22.

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Instructional Aides Academy

Instructional aides play an increasingly critical role in the classroom, supporting the teacher and helping students learn both academically and behaviorally. Therefore, instructional aides need to understand how to best support the teachers and the students. Texas ASCD is ready to help. In this year-long virtual academy, instructional aides will meet virtually to receive training on building a strong relationship with the teachers and developing a cadre of instructional strategies to use when working with students in small groups.  There will be a total of 12 sessions, twice a month throughout the fall and monthly in the spring.

Event Dates: August 11, September 7, September 21, October 19, November 2, November 15, December 7, January 11, January 25, February 8, February 22, and March 22.

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Curriculum Leadership Academy 35 – Waco Area – 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 2022 event dates are January 19-20,  February 9-10, and June 8-9.

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Instructional Aides Academy

Instructional aides play an increasingly critical role in the classroom, supporting the teacher and helping students learn both academically and behaviorally. Therefore, instructional aides need to understand how to best support the teachers and the students. Texas ASCD is ready to help. In this year-long virtual academy, instructional aides will meet virtually to receive training on building a strong relationship with the teachers and developing a cadre of instructional strategies to use when working with students in small groups.  There will be a total of 12 sessions, twice a month throughout the fall and monthly in the spring.

Event Dates: August 11, September 7, September 21, October 19, November 2, November 15, December 7, January 11, January 25, February 8, February 22, and March 22.

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Instructional Aides Academy

Instructional aides play an increasingly critical role in the classroom, supporting the teacher and helping students learn both academically and behaviorally. Therefore, instructional aides need to understand how to best support the teachers and the students. Texas ASCD is ready to help. In this year-long virtual academy, instructional aides will meet virtually to receive training on building a strong relationship with the teachers and developing a cadre of instructional strategies to use when working with students in small groups.  There will be a total of 12 sessions, twice a month throughout the fall and monthly in the spring.

Event Dates: August 11, September 7, September 21, October 19, November 2, November 15, December 7, January 11, January 25, February 8, February 22, and March 22.

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Curriculum Leadership Academy 35 – Waco Area – 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 2022 event dates are January 19-20,  February 9-10, and June 8-9.

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