8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

 Discover practical, research-based instructional strategies that make math engaging, equitable, and effective. In this interactive session, participants will explore high-impact practices that promote problem-solving, discourse, and conceptual understanding while walking away with ready-to-use tools for immediate classroom application. 

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Come and discover how to bring your Eureka Math lessons to life by integrating Kami, a digital learning platform designed to make instruction more interactive and engaging. In this session, you will explore practical strategies for using Kami’s annotation, drawing, and collaboration tools to transform static Eureka Math resources into dynamic, student-centered learning experiences. Participants will learn how to highlight key concepts, scaffold problem-solving with visuals, and create opportunities for real-time feedback and collaboration. Walk away with ready-to-use ideas that increase student engagement, deepen mathematical understanding, and support all learners in accessing grade-level content. 

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Productive struggle is at the heart of deep mathematical learning—it empowers students to persevere, reason, and build true conceptual understanding. In this session, you will dive into the role of productive struggle in the Eureka Math classroom and explore how to create the right balance of challenge and support. Participants will define productive struggle and understand its role in student learning, recognize where productive struggle naturally occurs within Eureka Math lessons, explore strategies to support perseverance without reducing rigor, and practice planning teacher moves, prompts, and scaffolds using Eureka Math materials.

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

 Prepare your students for STAAR with a structured, intentional approach to math review. This session will guide educators through the rollout of the STAAR Math Review unit, highlighting strategies to target priority standards, spiral key skills, and build student confidence. Participants will explore engaging review structures, effective pacing, and formative assessment tools designed to identify learning gaps and provide just-in-time support. Educators will also leave with ready-to-use resources, collaborative planning tools, and a clear roadmap to maximize instructional time leading up to the STAAR test.

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

This session will deepen educators’ understanding of Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) that drive effective Reading Language Arts instruction. Participants will explore high-impact practices aligned to the Science of Teaching Reading, engage in hands-on planning, and learn how to intentionally embed RBIS into daily lessons to support all learners in mastering grade-level standards. 

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

 Learn how to differentiate instruction during Tier 1 Amplify lessons to meet the needs of all learners. This session will explore strategies for leveraging academic conversations, interactive activities, and oral language development to engage students and deepen understanding. Walk away with practical tools to make instruction more responsive, inclusive, and effective.

**There will be a breakout session to collaborate with grade level peers after the main teach piece**

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Unlock the power of your Mock STAAR results! In this session, 3rd–5th grade RLA teachers will learn how to dig into student data—especially extended constructed responses and priority standards—to identify gaps, determine next instructional moves, and plan purposeful small-group lessons that drive student growth.

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

This session will help teachers turn MOY MAP results into actionable stretch goals for STAAR. Participants will learn how to analyze data, identify growth targets, and set ambitious yet attainable goals that drive student achievement.

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

This session will cover the 5 days leading up to the RLA STAAR test. We will review the setup of each day and practice some of the activities that students will be engaged in during the 5 days of review.

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

A refresher on how to use Learn Smart as a tool to enhance and reinforce science standards. Anchor charts are powerful tools for making student thinking visible and reinforcing key science concepts. In this session, teachers will learn strategies for designing and using anchor charts that support student engagement, vocabulary development, and long-term retention. Participants will explore examples of effective science anchor charts, practice creating their own, and leave with templates and ideas tailored to their grade level and content. Walk away with practical tools to help students stay “anchored” in their learning throughout each unit of study.

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

This interactive session introduces science teachers to the powerful instructional tools available in Magic School AI. Participants will explore how to use AI to streamline planning, create engaging student activities, differentiate instruction, and design assessments aligned to TEKS. Teachers will practice applying Magic School AI features directly to McGraw Hill Science, then collaborate to design science lessons and supports for their classrooms. By the end, participants will leave with ready-to-use resources and a framework for integrating AI into daily instruction with confidence.

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

This session is designed to support teachers in planning and delivering meaningful STAAR review that builds student confidence and maximizes success. The workshop will provide practical strategies for organizing review sessions, engaging students with high-yield activities, and integrating test-taking strategies. Teachers will collaborate to design STAAR-aligned review materials and leave with a toolkit of resources and approaches tailored to their grade level and subject area.

This session is required for all new staff, new to the grade band, or if not completed in a previous school year.  

Registration dates - Jul 28 through Oct 31 for 3 hours of professional learning

Science safety is paramount in any laboratory setting, especially in educational environments where students engage in hands-on experiments and investigations. This course is designed to equip educators with the knowledge, skills, and practices necessary to maintain a safe and secure laboratory environment for students and instructors alike.

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During this self-paced session, you will delve into the newly revised Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for science in grades K-12. This comprehensive session is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the updated standards and inspire a lifelong passion for science in students. 

Registration Dates: Jul 28 through Sept 22 for 3 hours of professional learning credit 

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