Wednesday, November 7, 2018 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – The New Normal requires educators to transform schools from places that focus on teaching to systems that focus on cognitively rich and engaging learning environments.  Educators must be able to envision transformation as they design new systems, structures, and processes that dramatically improve the teaching and learning experience. Texas ASCD, as the premier professional organization for […]

Thursday, November 8, 2018 – Thursday, February 28, 2019 @ 12:00 am – Texas ASCD is accepting presentation proposals for 45-minute Innovative Highlights sessions at the ignite19 summer conference. Please submit your presentation no later than February 28, 2019. Our conference covers technical content from beginner to advanced levels, and our sessions reflect this diversity. Educators and industry professionals at every career level are welcome to apply. While we accept proposals […]

Thursday, November 8, 2018 – Friday, November 9, 2018 @ 7:30 am – 4:00 pm – The New Normal requires educators to transform schools from places that focus on teaching to systems that focus on cognitively rich and engaging learning environments.  Educators must be able to envision transformation as they design new systems, structures, and processes that dramatically improve the teaching and learning experience. Texas ASCD, as the premier professional organization for […]

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 – Thursday, November 15, 2018 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm – 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 […]

Tuesday, November 27, 2018 – Wednesday, November 28, 2018 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm – Schooling by Design: Principles and Practices for Educational Leader This workshop will provide administrators and teacher leaders with a variety of practical and proven processes, tools and examples to use in enhancing meaningful and lasting learning. Instructional Methods: The workshop will feature an interactive blend of presentation, small-group discussions, guided exercises, jig-saw readings of short articles, […]

Friday, November 30, 2018 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm – Selecting resources that align to the district philosophy and state standards is crucial for improving student performance.  The upcoming ELA/R adoption is especially critical because it requires administrators to make their selection based on the needs of their district with limited funding.  This one-day institute will provide district leaders with the processes and strategies to […]