8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

This session will provide strategies and tools to support effective instruction in high school social studies. We’ll focus on practical ways to strengthen student engagement, promote critical thinking, and build skills that help students succeed in both the classroom and beyond.

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Audience: 6-8 Science and Social Studies Teachers

Description: Become proficient in SchoolCity assessment data to maximize teacher effectiveness by gaining proficiency in utilizing reports for data comprehension. And learn how to apply various Online Markups, such as Pop-Ups, Rollovers, and Custom Speech, to items within the SchoolCity Item Bank. Participants will learn the purpose of these tools, how they differ, and gain hands-on experience creating and using them on assessments.

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

In this session, 6–8 Social Studies teachers will explore practical strategies to boost student engagement, strengthen writing in the Social Studies classroom, and deepen analysis of primary sources. Teachers will collaborate to practice these strategies, discuss ways to connect them to upcoming content, and plan intentionally as grade-level teams to support student success.

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

 Teachers will engage in strategies that raise the level of rigor while ensuring accessibility for all learners. Through reflection, discussion, and practice, participants will explore ways to set clear, high expectations and adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of students in the social studies classroom. The goal is to strengthen daily instruction so that every student is both challenged and supported in mastering complex content.

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

It’s almost game time! In this session, 8th grade Social Studies teachers will team up to design engaging, high-impact review plans that get students ready to shine on STAAR. Together, we’ll explore creative strategies, share best practices, and build review activities that boost confidence and reinforce critical skills. Teachers will also have dedicated team planning time to turn ideas into ready-to-use review plans that energize classrooms and set students up for success.

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Enjoy three hours of campus based, self-paced CBPL planning with your teams! End of day deliverables will be shared with the campus literacy instructional coach.

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

This session gives teachers the opportunity to reflect on classroom practices and explore strategies that support all learners. Participants will discuss ways to maintain rigor, differentiate instruction, and engage students with complex content. The session is intentionally flexible, allowing teachers to focus on approaches that are most meaningful for their courses and students.

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

This session is designed to help teachers strengthen student readiness for the U.S. History STAAR exam. Participants will examine key content areas, review historical thinking skills, and explore strategies to support student understanding and retention. The session will focus on practical approaches for reinforcing standards and boosting student confidence ahead of the assessment.