Thursday, November 19, 2020 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Join Dr. Douglas Reeves and Texas ASCD for an interactive and informative online professional learning series with the latest information on a variety of topics for excelling in the current normal. This three-part series will be held on October 29, November 19, and December 10 at 11 a.m. CST. Each session will be recorded for […]
Literacy Academy: Beyond House Bill 3: Developing a School-Wide Literacy Plan (Virtual)
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 – Wednesday, December 2, 2020 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm – 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 […]
Texas Whole Child SEL Academy – Virtual (1st of 3 Sessions)
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm – 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 […]
Creating an Understanding-Based Curriculum and Assessment System for 21st Century Learning with Jay McTighe (Virtual)
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 – Thursday, December 3, 2020 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm – Established Standards provide a clear set of worthy educational outcomes. However, the Standards are not curriculum. Educators must use the standards as a basis for designing high-quality curricula and assessments to support impactful teaching for effective learning. In addition to academic standards, a growing number of voices within and outside the educational establishment are calling for an […]
Curriculum Design Academy – Virtual
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 – Wednesday, December 9, 2020 @ 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 […]
Transformative Principal Leadership Academy – Jumpstart (Virtual – Session 3 of 3)
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 – Wednesday, December 9, 2020 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm – Cultivate and strengthen your expertise to lead transformational work in teaching and learning. Gain the tools necessary to support school transformation through rigorous and engaging learning for all students. Receive innovative real-world examples from exemplary practitioners who are leading school transformation. See the link below for additional information.