Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Texas ASCD is committed to being the premier source for information and resources for Texas educators, specifically about teaching, learning, and leadership topics.
Texas ASCD provides its members with quality professional learning throughout the year, including two statewide conferences.
We offer multi-day academies and one-day institutes in a variety of topics. To view a list of current professional offerings see our calendar or contact Texas ASCD.
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Assessment
Why do students shut down during the learning process? What motivates them to learn and believe in their ability to succeed in school? This academy is designed for districts and/or campus leadership teams to understand why a balanced assessment system is necessary to close the achievement gap and create a learning culture for all students.
During the two-day academy, participants will learn from two experienced campus and district leaders about:
1) 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;
2) how to address the current learning loss of student also known as the COVID slide; and
3) how this assessment system can transform all students into life-long learners.
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512-477-8200
Curriculum
Multi-day Academy
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 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?
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.
During the two-day academy, participants will learn from highly experienced leaders who have developed curriculum and have lead curriculum departments for years:
• How to organize and manage curriculum design teams;
• How to design curriculum documents and clarification documents that are aligned to standards; and,
• How to develop a district plan to address both the scope and quality of curriculum design work while using guiding examples.
In addition to the curriculum design learning, teams will begin their work on budgets, schedules, and training plans to take back to their districts. From the basics to advanced topics, attendees will gain experience and a greater understanding of the benefits of a quality district curriculum.
This is a two-day virtual or in-person program.
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512-477-8200
Who Should Attend
Curriculum and instruction specialists, curriculum leaders, administrators
Workshop Time
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Registration Time
7:30 a.m.
Curriculum Leadership Academy
Multi-day Academy
Are you leading school improvement, curriculum development, or working to transform learning for the digital student? If so, Texas ASCD’s Curriculum Leadership Academy is for you!
Growth Mindset
One-day Institute
This professional learning opportunity focuses on the current growth mindset research 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.
This is a one-day virtual program.
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512-477-8200
Workshop Time
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Mathematics
Multi-day Academy
Presenter: Beatrice Luchin
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 STAAR Assessment Strategies for current and upcoming topics of instruction during each session.
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512-477-8200
Who Should Attend
Elementary, Secondary Math Teachers, Mathematics coaches, Lead Teachers, and Administrators.
Workshop Time
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Multi-day Academy
Instructional aides play an increasingly critical role in the classroom, supporting the teacher and helping students learn both academically and behaviorally. Instructional aides need to have an understanding of how to support the teachers and the students best.
In this twelve-session 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.
This is a virtual academy that meets for an hour twelve times. This can also be held as a two-day in-person program.
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512-477-8200
Instruction
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!
Explore the Power of Partnering the Math and Science Standards
Discover the magic of partnering Math and Science TEKS to unlock a world of instructional possibilities! Over three afternoons, you’ll learn how to design instruction that aligns with the Math and Science standards – seamlessly weaving these subjects together, maximizing your precious instructional time, and creating a holistic learning experience for your students. Uncover the secrets to reading and analyzing TEKS with precision, ensuring your instructional approach is on point every time. Learn the step-by-step process of writing partnered, aligned lessons, and assessments.
Learning Objectives:
During this academy, you will:
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Transform Your Teaching
Secure your spot for Maximize Instructional Time by Partnering the Math and Science Standard today now and begin a three-day academy that will redefine your approach to teaching.
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512-477-8200
Leadership
Multi-day Academy
Are you a principal with three or more years experience? If so, the Transformative Principal Leadership Academy is for you! This Academy’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.
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512-477-8200
Who Should Attend
Principals with 3+ years experience
By hosting one of our professional learning sessions you will receive a proportionate number of complimentary registrations. Choose either an Institute or Academy in any of our available course topics.
1-day professional learning session
2 or more day professional learning session