Texas Instruments

Primary Professional Development Contact Information

Marco Gonzalez, 956.459.3831 / mgonzalez1@ti.com / education.ti.com

Professional Development Offerings for Districts

Exploring TEKS Topics in Middle Grades Mathematics with TI-Nspire™ Technology

o Designed for middle grades educators who need support transitioning to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), this workshop focuses on key content standards in sixth, seventh and eighth grades, with a focus on algebra in eighth grade. By exploring interactive, TEKS-aligned activities, you will learn essential technology skills for the TI-Nspire™ handheld and TI-Nspire™ Navigator Software. This PD will focus on student success in pre-algebra and Algebra 1 (student success measures in the GEAR UP grant)

Getting Started in Middle School Science with TI-Nspire CX technology

o 6^th, 7^th and/or 8^th grade science teachers would attend training focused on rigorous content to teach science in middle school. The focus of the training will be rigorous content focused on strengthening science skills for students. PD will prepare teachers to teach content and connect math and science skills to better prepare students to take advanced level science in high school.

Learning to Code with the TI-Nspire™ Technology

o This workshop is designed for educators interested in introducing coding to their students using TI-Nspire™ technology. Building upon the lessons from TI’s 10 Minutes of Code, the workshop introduces the basics of coding principles including logic, selection statements and loops. A focus will be on coding topics which will reinforce student understanding of math and science curriculum concepts. Participants should be comfortable with using TI-Basic and transferrable skills to move to the next stage in coding.

T3 BOOST™

TI provides an Implementation Supervisor(s) to oversee all aspects of the program. The Supervisor(s) works directly with the campus administrator and designated point of contact to schedule training, coaching, webinars, and support. This model includes:

• Professional Development addressing technology and content needs for Grades 6‐12, math or science (up to 25 teachers per workshop)

• Professional Coaching (in classroom, up to 4 teachers per day)

• Services will be customized based on teacher knowledge and needs

• Teacher Training Materials (one set per teacher)

• Curriculum Integration ‐ Assistance in selecting technology‐enhanced lessons to supplement district curriculum

• Implementation Supervisor oversight and Monthly Status Reports

NOTE: Each "trip" will consist of 3 or more consecutive days.

(Optional) Mathematician Training includes six 3‐hour sessions delivered by a college professor to enhance teachers' mathematical content knowledge. The six sessions can be individual days and scheduled throughout the year.

TI Technology

Each campus will receive the following:

1. TI-Nspire CX Navigator Classroom Learning System (30 user)

2. 3 TI-Nspire CX EZ Spot Teacher Packs (10 handhelds each = 30 handhelds)

The teachers receiving this technology will need be eligible for TI Professional Development.

Districts may opt to buy more TI technology. Bids for TI Technology can be obtained from one of the instructional dealers. Please visit the following site to obtain a bid: https://education.ti.com/en/purchase/purchase_dealers

NOTE: D&H Distributing has the DIR contract for the State of Texas.

TI will in-kind (provide at no cost to the district) the following TI Technology:

1. 2 additional licenses for TI-Nspire CX Navigator Teacher Software ($780 each) for each teacher participating in the program (est. 20 teachers = $31,200)

2. For each GEAR UP Student – 365 Day Subscription to TI-Nspire CX Student Software ($27.50 each) (est. 5464 cohort = $150,260)