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All Staff: Youth Mental Health First Aid
All Staff: Youth Mental Health First Aid
Various Dates; 8:30am - 4:30pm, Note: Time is from 8:30-4:30 with an hour lunch
This session will be provided by our Local Mental Health Authority, Bluebonnet Trails Community Services. As required by §153.1015, School district employees who regularly interact with students are employees working on a school campus, including, but not limited to, teachers, coaches, librarians, instructional coaches, counselors, nurses, administration, administrative support personnel, student support personnel, paraprofessionals, substitutes, custodians, cafeteria staff, bus drivers, crossing guards, and district special programs liaisons. This session is available to ALL staff. All staff who interact with students must be trained by 2028-2029 school year. Staff must take this training only once to meet statutory requirements.
If an employee has previously completed the YMHFA course provided by a local mental health authority, they are not required to retake it. Staff are required to upload the certificate upon completion of the course. If earned outside of Bastrop ISD, please choose the LINK TO UPLOAD CERTIFICATE below.
Fine Arts Sessions
Fine Arts Sessions
Fine Arts: Financial Mastery and Planning in Fine Arts
Fine Arts: Financial Mastery and Planning in Fine Arts
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Audience: Open to all Fine Arts Teachers
This session highlights comprehensive budget management, navigating the Purchase Order (PO) process, financial compliance, and grants.
Fine Arts: Financial Mastery and Planning in Fine Arts
Fine Arts: Financial Mastery and Planning in Fine Arts
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Audience: Open to all Fine Arts Teachers
This session highlights comprehensive budget management, navigating the Purchase Order (PO) process, financial compliance, and grants.
Fine Arts: The Ensemble Environment & Program Structure
Fine Arts: The Ensemble Environment & Program Structure
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Audience: Fine Arts Teachers 6-12
This session will explore practical strategies for managing large ensemble classrooms, often with 40 or more students, in non-traditional learning environments such as band halls, choir rooms, dance studios, and theatres. Participants will gain insight into establishing clear expectations, maintaining effective discipline, and fostering meaningful student engagement within performance-based settings. In addition, the session will address key aspects of fine arts program management, including building strong relationships with Booster Clubs, developing long-term program plans, organizing and maintaining master calendars, and utilizing professional social media to support and promote programs
Fine Arts/Choir/6 - 12: Texas Choir Directors Association
Fine Arts/Choir/6 - 12: Texas Choir Directors Association
July 16 - 18, 2026
Audience: Fine Arts ChoirTeachers 6-12
The yearly convention for Choir directors teaching students in grades 6 through 12 offers a variety of clinics covering topics such as student management, fundamentals, mindset, team teaching, and classroom management. This year's convention will occur from July 16th to July 18th at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Participants can select their preferred clinics and return with valuable knowledge in the areas they choose to focus on.
Fine Arts/Band/6 - 12: Texas Bandmasters Association
Fine Arts/Band/6 - 12: Texas Bandmasters Association
July 16 - 18, 2026
Audience: Fine Arts Band Teachers 6-12
The yearly convention for Band directors teaching students in grades 6 through 12 offers a variety of clinics covering topics such as student management, fundamentals, mindset, team teaching, and classroom management. This year's convention will occur from July 16th to July 18th at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Participants can select their preferred clinics and return with valuable knowledge in the areas they choose to focus on.
Fine Arts: 26-27 Out of District Summer PD
Fine Arts: 26-27 Out of District Summer PD
Summer 2026
Audience: Fine Arts Teachers
This course is designed for Fine Arts teachers to upload artifacts from their summer learning experiences. The Director of Fine Arts will review these uploaded artifacts to determine whether summer learning credit can be granted to meet the district's requirement for flex time.
Fine Arts: Marching Band 26-27 UIL Safety Training Virtual
Fine Arts: Marching Band 26-27 UIL Safety Training Virtual
Summer 2026
Audience: 9-12 Band Directors/Colorguard Directors
This course is designed for Band and Colorguard Directors to upload certificates of completion for mandatory UIL Safety training.
Building Responsive Classrooms
Building Responsive Classrooms
If you are looking for sessions to enhance digital learning in your classroom, visit this page to see additional course offerings.
If you are looking for sessions to enhance systems and supports for your students, visit this page to see additional course offerings.
If you are looking for sessions on supporting emergent bilingual students, visit this page to see additional course offerings. Also included on this page are sessions required for ESL and Bilingual staff.
If you are looking for sessions on students receiving special education services, visit this page to see additional course offerings. Also included on this page are sessions required for special education staff.
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