8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Description: Writing strengthens thinking across all content areas. In this session, educators will learn how to embed purposeful writing into K–2 small groups in reading, math, and science. Participants will explore practical strategies and prompts that help students explain their thinking, build academic language, and deepen understanding, while giving teachers meaningful insight into student learning.

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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This session is required for all staff who have not completed in a previous year.

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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