1 PM - 4 PM 

During this session, participants will explore strategies to strengthen academic reading and improve word-problem comprehension. Through discussion and active engagement, they will experience the Three Reads, Talk–Read–Talk–Write, and Read–Represent–Explain strategies, with connections to the Eureka Math curriculum.

1 PM - 4 PM 

This session is designed to shift the focus from what students are learning (content standards) to how they are thinking (process standards) in K-5 math. Participants will identify and understand the seven process standards, explore several routines for reasoning, and discuss how Eureka Math intentionally integrates them during daily instruction.

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

In this session, participants will explore how to thoughtfully customize scripted lessons while maintaining alignment to standards, learning objectives, and the integrity of the curriculum. Teachers will identify where flexibility exists, analyze the “why” behind lesson components, and practice adapting materials to better meet the needs of multilingual learners and diverse classrooms. By the end of the session, teachers will leave with practical strategies and a clear decision-making framework for making purposeful, student-centered adjustments without compromising rigor or coherence.

1 PM  - 4 PM

In this session, participants will explore how to thoughtfully customize scripted lessons while maintaining alignment to standards, learning objectives, and the integrity of the curriculum. Teachers will identify where flexibility exists, analyze the “why” behind lesson components, and practice adapting materials to better meet the needs of multilingual learners and diverse classrooms. By the end of the session, teachers will leave with practical strategies and a clear decision-making framework for making purposeful, student-centered adjustments without compromising rigor or coherence.

1 PM - 4 PM 

 We will explore how word walls and sound walls can become powerful, interactive tools for early literacy. Participants will learn the differences between the two and how each supports phonics, vocabulary, and reading development. Through practical strategies and examples, teachers will discover how to make walls meaningful and student-centered. The session will highlight ways to encourage students to actively use these tools during reading and writing. Educators will leave with ready-to-use ideas and a make-it, take-it activity to bring their learning directly into the classroom.

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

We will explore how word walls and sound walls can become powerful, interactive tools for early literacy. Participants will learn the differences between the two and how each supports phonics, vocabulary, and reading development. Through practical strategies and examples, teachers will discover how to make walls meaningful and student-centered. The session will highlight ways to encourage students to actively use these tools during reading and writing. Educators will leave with ready-to-use ideas and a make-it, take-it activity to bring their learning directly into the classroom.

1 PM - 4 PM 

We will explore how word walls and sound walls can become powerful, interactive tools for early literacy. Participants will learn the differences between the two and how each supports phonics, vocabulary, and reading development. Through practical strategies and examples, teachers will discover how to make walls meaningful and student-centered. The session will highlight ways to encourage students to actively use these tools during reading and writing. Educators will leave with ready-to-use ideas and a make-it, take-it activity to bring their learning directly into the classroom.

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

 We will explore how word walls and sound walls can become powerful, interactive tools for early literacy. Participants will learn the differences between the two and how each supports phonics, vocabulary, and reading development. Through practical strategies and examples, teachers will discover how to make walls meaningful and student-centered. The session will highlight ways to encourage students to actively use these tools during reading and writing. Educators will leave with ready-to-use ideas and a make-it, take-it activity to bring their learning directly into the classroom.

8:30 AM - 4 PM

 Intent of Texas Reading Academies: Provide educators with the essential skills needed to ensure children develop a strong foundation in reading and writing., create a shared framework with a common vocabulary based on the Science of Teaching Reading, and provide competency based and cost effective professional development with leader support through in person professional development, online modules, observastions and coaching. July 20- Modules 1,2,3 July 21- Module 4 July 22- Module 5 

8:30 AM - 4 PM

 Intent of Texas Reading Academies: Provide educators with the essential skills needed to ensure children develop a strong foundation in reading and writing., create a shared framework with a common vocabulary based on the Science of Teaching Reading, and provide competency based and cost effective professional development with leader support through in person professional development, online modules, observastions and coaching. July 20- Modules 1,2,3 July 21- Module 4 July 22- Module 5 

8:30 AM - 4 PM

 Intent of Texas Reading Academies: Provide educators with the essential skills needed to ensure children develop a strong foundation in reading and writing., create a shared framework with a common vocabulary based on the Science of Teaching Reading, and provide competency based and cost effective professional development with leader support through in person professional development, online modules, observastions and coaching. July 20- Modules 1,2,3 July 21- Module 4 July 22- Module 5 

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

In this session, participants will explore how to thoughtfully customize scripted lessons while maintaining alignment to standards, learning objectives, and the integrity of the curriculum. Teachers will identify where flexibility exists, analyze the “why” behind lesson components, and practice adapting materials to better meet the needs of multilingual learners and diverse classrooms. By the end of the session, teachers will leave with practical strategies and a clear decision-making framework for making purposeful, student-centered adjustments without compromising rigor or coherence.

1 PM  - 4 PM

In this session, participants will explore how to thoughtfully customize scripted lessons while maintaining alignment to standards, learning objectives, and the integrity of the curriculum. Teachers will identify where flexibility exists, analyze the “why” behind lesson components, and practice adapting materials to better meet the needs of multilingual learners and diverse classrooms. By the end of the session, teachers will leave with practical strategies and a clear decision-making framework for making purposeful, student-centered adjustments without compromising rigor or coherence.

1 PM  - 4 PM

Step into a hands-on STEM Playground where learning comes to life! In this interactive professional development, educators will explore how to seamlessly integrate McGraw Hill Science with engaging digital learning kits to spark curiosity, creativity, and deeper student thinking. Participants will rotate through dynamic stations featuring tools like Ozobot Ari, Cubelets, Rigamajig, and additional robotics, engineering, and design resources to experience learning as their students would.

This session focuses on transforming instruction from passive to active—empowering teachers to facilitate student-driven exploration, problem-solving, and collaboration. Educators will leave with ready-to-use strategies, TEKS-aligned ideas, and practical ways to increase student discourse while reducing teacher workload. Get ready to design, code, build, and bring science to life!

1 PM  - 4 PM

Step into the Lesson Designing Lab and discover how to turn McGraw Hill curriculum into dynamic, student-centered learning experiences! In this interactive session, teachers will explore how to design engaging lesson slides and resources that move beyond static instruction and into active, inquiry-based learning.

Participants will learn how to break down McGraw Hill lessons components and rebuild them into engaging experiences using visuals, purposeful questioning, and interactive strategies that promote student thinking and discussion. Through modeling and guided design time, teachers will create their own lesson components—complete with stations, opportunities for collaboration, and strategies that increase student voice.

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Step into a hands-on STEM Playground where learning comes to life! In this interactive professional development, educators will explore how to seamlessly integrate McGraw Hill Science with engaging digital learning kits to spark curiosity, creativity, and deeper student thinking. Participants will rotate through dynamic stations featuring tools like Ozobot Ari, Cubelets, Rigamajig, and additional robotics, engineering, and design resources to experience learning as their students would. 

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Step into the Lesson Designing Lab and discover how to turn McGraw Hill curriculum into dynamic, student-centered learning experiences! In this interactive session, teachers will explore how to design engaging lesson slides and resources that move beyond static instruction and into active, inquiry-based learning.

Participants will learn how to break down McGraw Hill lessons components and rebuild them into engaging experiences using visuals, purposeful questioning, and interactive strategies that promote student thinking and discussion. Through modeling and guided design time, teachers will create their own lesson components—complete with stations, opportunities for collaboration, and strategies that increase student voice.

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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