Educators Series

Agenda

• Wednesday-Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

• Friday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

• While a detailed agenda is still in the works, the following topics will be covered. 

  • Kimberly Harris, Region 7 ESC CTE Specialist - How do the state requirements for IBCs impact me and my students?

  • Guest CWI - Understanding a WPS. What is the CWI perspective on your student's weld test? How can you better prepare yourself or your students for a weld test?  Troubleshooting a weld. Basic equipment maintenance. 

  • TXHSWS - What does a welding contest or certification event look like? How can I get my students involved? How can I host an event? 

  • Hands-on welding - Each day after lunch, the shop will be open for you to weld and work on the skills you would like to improve on. Choose a WPS from the TXHSWS library and have a CWI certified weld to take back home to your students. 

• Check back closer to the event for a more detailed agenda.

Registration

• Registration Fee: $250

• Teachers interested in attending can register on judgingcard.com

• Payments can be made the day of the event by cash or check made payable to TXHSWS.

• Registration Close: October 1, 2024

What to Bring

• All attending teachers should bring the following:

  • Notebook

  • Welding PPE (safety glasses, long sleeved shirt, jeans, leather work shoes/boots. NO HeyDudes will be allowed)

  • Personal welding hood, gloves

  • Grinders, pliers, and other general tools will be available for use.

Lodging and Meals

• Breakfast items and lunch will be provided each day by the Central ISD Culinary classes.

• Hotels can be found in Lufkin or Nacogdoches. 

• There are several restaurant options near the hotels.