2026-2027 Professional Development Dates
2026-2027 Professional Development Dates
Please Bring a Charged Device to All PD Sessions
Please Bring a Charged Device to All PD Sessions
TCEA Self-Paced Technology E-Courses
Presenter: TCEA
Description:
Staff may choose from 53+ titles over various technology-related topics. Once trainings are complete, staff will receive a certificate to submit to the Technology Department and the training will be added to the staff member's Eduphoria portfolio.
Participants: Open to All Staff
Time: Self-Paced
Location: Online
ARD Facilitator Job Alike Option 1
Presenter: Cathy Parker
Description: Updates, Corrective Actions, and Current Trends
Participants: ARD Facilitators
Time: 8:00 - 10:00
Location: Alta Vista Library
TIA Meeting
Presenter: Dr. Ruiz D Albi
Description: TIA Campus Expert Meeting
Participants: TIA Campus Experts
Time: 4:30 - 6:00
Location: Boardroom
Elementary Monthly Counselor Meeting
Presenter: Sara Miller
Description: Ongoing Counselor PD and Support
Participants: All Elementary Counselors
Time: 8:30 - 10:30
Location: Boardroom
Secondary 504 Campus Coordinator Meeting
Presenter: Kourtni Parnell
Description: 504 Campus Coordinator Training
Participants: Secondary Campus 504 Coordinators
Time: 8:30 - 10:30
Location: Conference Room A&B
Secondary Monthly Counselor Meeting
Presenter: Sara Miller
Description: Ongoing Counselor PD and Support
Participants: All Secondary Counselors
Time: 10:45 - 12:45
Location: Boardroom
Elementary 504 Campus Coordinator Meeting
Presenter: Kourtni Parnell
Description: 504 Campus Coordinator Training
Participants: Elementary Campus 504 Coordinators/Counselors
Time: 10:45 - 12:30
Location: Conference Room A&B
Succeed Kickoff Meeting
Presenter: Jennifer Brookshire
Description: BOY Kick-off for Succeed Mentor Program: Review program expectations and vision
Participants: Campus Coordinators and Mentors
Time: 4:30 - 5:30
Location: Boardroom
Teacher Leader Academy
Presenters: Dr. Ruiz and Grace Benson
Participants: Teacher Leader Cohort
Time: 4:30 - 6:00
Location: TBD
SPED Virtual PLC - Progress Reports (AM Session)
Presenter: SPED Leadership
Description: Preparing progress reports for the end of the first grading period
Participants: SPED Teachers
Time: 7:00 - 7:45
Location: Google Meet
SPED Virtual PLC - Progress Reports (PM Session)
Presenter: SPED Leadership
Description: Preparing progress reports for the end of the first grading period
Participants: SPED Teachers
Time: 4:00 - 4:45
Location: Google Meet
Assessment Review Committee
Presenter: Cathy Parker
Description: Review of recently completed FIEs including impact/needs statements and recommendations
Participants: SPED Assessment Staff
Time: 8:00 - 12:00
Location: Alta Vista Library
Content Coordinator Meeting
Presenter: Jeremy Kidd
Description: The Coordinator Strategy Meeting aligns short-term actions and long-term planning with the district’s Wildly Important
Goal (WIG) by rigorously analyzing lead and lag measures. By evaluating these performance indicators alongside district-wide
data trends, we identify specific campus needs and develop targeted support strategies to empower our Teaching and
Learning Specialists in driving academic excellence.
Participants: T&L Content Coordinators
Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Location: 8th Floor Conference Room
Teaching and Learning Specialists Meeting
Presenter: Dr. Deena Cornblum
Description: In this meeting, we will discuss the model classroom, discourse strategy #2 and answer any questions about PLCs and the
specialist role this year.
Participants: Teaching and Learning Specialists
Time: 1:00 - 4:00
Location: Boardroom
ARD Facilitator Job Alike Option 2
Presenter: Cathy Parker
Description: Updates, Corrective Actions, and Current Trends
Participants: ARD Facilitators
Time: 1:30 - 3:30
Location: Alta Vista Library
Diagnostician Job Alike Option 1
Presenter: Cathy Parker
Description: Updates, Corrective Actions, and Current Trends
Participants: Diagnosticians
Time: 8:00 - 10:00
Location: Alta Vista Library
Pre- K Training - Developing Talkers
Presenter: Veteran Pre K Teachers
Description: Come learn how to effectively implement Developing Talkers curriculum which is designed to help build core language foundations, vocabulary, comprehension, and speaking skills.
Participants: Required for New Pre K Teachers
Time: 4:00 - 5:00
Location: Parkdale Elementary - Barbara Redenius' Classroom
Assessment Review Committee
Presenter: Cathy Parker
Description: Review of recently completed FIEs including impact/needs statements and recommendations
Participants: SPED Assessment Staff
Time: 8:00 - 12:00
Location: Alta Vista Library
Diagnostician Job Alike Option 2
Presenter: Cathy Parker
Description: Updates, Corrective Actions, and Current Trends
Participants: Diagnosticians
Time: 1:30 - 3:30
Location: Alta Vista Library
Speech Job Alike Meeting
Presenter: Andrea Grimm
Description: Speech team updates, planning and collaboration monthly meeting
Participants: Speech Team
Time: 8:00 - 11:30
Location: Alta Vista Library
SIT PLC
Presenter: Kourtni Parnell
Description: SIT Data and Curriculum
Participants: All SIT Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: GWAMA
At - Risk PLC
Presenter: Kourtni Parnell
Description: At-Risk Data
Participants: All At-Risk Specialists
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: GWAMA
Elementary Music PLC
Presenter: Paula Hoover
Description: Children's music festival and prep with guest director
Participants: Elementary Music Specialists
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Tennyson MS Choir Room
Elementary Art PLC
Presenter: Kirsten Neff
Description: Art Curriculum and Instruction
Participants: Elementary Art Specialists
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Lake Air Montessori
Secondary Theatre PLC
Presenter: Savannah Jones
Description: Curriculum and Instruction
Participants: Secondary Theatre Directors
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Waco High School
Secondary Band PLC
Presenter: Tyler Sage and Archie Hatten IV
Description: Sector Leadership and Instruction
Participants: Secondary Band Directors
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Waco High School and University High School
Secondary Choir PLC
Presenter: Jacob Garcia
Description: Curriculum and Instruction
Participants: Secondary Choir Specialists
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Waco High School
District Physical Education Professional Development
Presenter: Joann Hughes
Description: Physical Education Team Building, Expectations, Cross curricular Lessons
Participants: All PE Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Kendrick Gym
Pre-K- Strengthening Small Group Instruction
Presenter: Ashley Becknauld, Region 12
Description: This PD will serve to strengthen small group instruction. Various topics will be addressed such as integrating writing, alliteration, onset rime, rhyming and more!
Participants: Pre K Teachers and Assistants
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: STEAM Center
K-2 Math: Module & Lesson Study: Bluebonnet Learning
(New to District or New to Teaching Math This Year)
Presenter: Great Minds and Brittany Sanders
Description: This session guides teachers through the processes of internalizing module, topic, and lesson content and rehearsing key instructional moments in preparation for teaching Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Math. Teachers will apply internalization protocols at the module, topic, and lesson level, then use the Lesson Rehearsal Protocol to practice and refine their delivery before stepping into the classroom. Essential Question: How do I prepare to teach Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Math?
Participants: K-2 Math Teachers (New to District or New to Teaching Math This School Year- Both Self-Contained and Departmentalized)
Math T&L Specialists cannot attend this session
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Bell's Hill Elementary, Red Computer Lab
3-5 Math: Module & Lesson Study: Bluebonnet Learning
(New to District or New to Teaching Math This Year)
Presenter: Great Minds and Brittany Sanders
Description: This session guides teachers through the processes of internalizing module, topic, and lesson content and rehearsing key instructional moments in preparation for teaching Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Math. Teachers will apply internalization protocols at the module, topic, and lesson level, then use the Lesson Rehearsal Protocol to practice and refine their delivery before stepping into the classroom. Essential Question: How do I prepare to teach Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Math?
Participants: 3-5 Math Teachers (New to District or New to Teaching Math This School Year- Both Self-Contained and Departmentalized)
Math T&L Specialists cannot attend this session
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Bell's Hill Elementary, Yellow Computer Lab
3-5 Math: Major Work of the Grade Band
(Returning 3-5th Grade Math Teachers who Taught Math Last Year)
Presenter: Great Minds and Brittany Sanders
Description: Participants will deepen their understanding of the major mathematical concepts within their grade band by exploring key content, models, strategies, and academic language. The session will also examine how mathematical concepts build across grades K-5, helping teachers and leaders make informed instructional decisions, address unfinished learning, and support all students in accessing grade-level content.
Participants: 3rd-5th Grade Math Teachers
(Returning Teachers That Taught Bluebonnet Math Last School Year- Both Self-Contained and Departmentalized)
All Math T&L Specialists are required to attend a Major Work of the Grade Band session.
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Bell's Hill Cafeteria
K-2 Math: Major Work of the Grade Band
(Returning K-2nd Grade Math Teachers who Taught Math Last Year)
Presenter: Great Minds and Brittany Sanders
Description: Participants will deepen their understanding of the major mathematical concepts within their grade band by exploring key content, models, strategies, and academic language. The session will also examine how mathematical concepts build across grades K-5, helping teachers and leaders make informed instructional decisions, address unfinished learning, and support all students in accessing grade-level content.
Participants: Kindergarten-2nd Grade Math Teachers from Cedar Ridge, Crestview, Hillcrest, Lake Air, Mountainview, Parkdale, and Provident Heights(Returning Teachers That Taught Bluebonnet Math Last School Year- Both Self-Contained and Departmentalized)
All Math T&L Specialists are required to attend a Major Work of the Grade Band session.
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria
K-2 Math: Major Work of the Grade Band
(Returning K-2nd Grade Math Teachers who Taught Math Last Year)
Presenter: Great Minds and Brittany Sanders
Description: Participants will deepen their understanding of the major mathematical concepts within their grade band by exploring key content, models, strategies, and academic language. The session will also examine how mathematical concepts build across grades K-5, helping teachers and leaders make informed instructional decisions, address unfinished learning, and support all students in accessing grade-level content.
Participants: Kindergarten-2nd Grade Math Teachers from from Bell's Hill, Brook Avenue, J. H. Hines, Kendrick, and West Avenue
(Returning Teachers That Taught Bluebonnet Math Last School Year- Both Self-Contained and Departmentalized)
All Math T&L Specialists are required to attend a Major Work of the Grade Band session.
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria
K-2 RLA Training
Presenter: Sherry Bagby
Description: This session guides teachers through the processes of internalizing module and lesson content and rehearsing key instructional moments in preparation for teaching HMH with fidelity. Please bring all materials needed for internalization processes.
Participants: K-2 RLA that ONLY teach RLA
Time: 8:30 - 2:00
Location: Lake Air Montessori Cafeteria
3rd - 5th Grade RLA Training
Presenter: Elizabeth Nelon
Description: This session guides teachers through the process of internalizing daily lessons with a focus on identifying the main teaching point of a lesson and supports to increase student understanding, retention, and application of new concepts and skills. Come prepared with your internalization materials for upcoming lessons, including your Teaching Guide, Teaching Pal, Exit Tickets, and charged devices.
Participants: 3-5 RLA that ONLY teach RLA [Self-Contained Teachers need to attend the Elementary Math Session w/ Ms.Sanders]
Time: 8:30 - 2:00
Location: Mountainview Cafeteria
Special Education Training
Presenter: SPED Leadership
Description: Special Education Teachers will review strategies for small group instruction, scaffolding, and progress monitoring.
Participants: SPED Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 2:00
Location: Tennyson MS
Secondary English Training
Presenter: Traci Minter
Description: Implementing flexible grouping in a secondary classroom
Participants: 6-12 RLA Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 2:00
Location: Carver Cafeteria
Secondary Social Studies Training
Presenter: Danielle Conner and T&L Specialist
Description: The Toolbox Series Pt. 2: Strategies for Immediate Impact- Join us for a day of choice-based learning where you decide the focus. The Toolbox Series is strictly dedicated to high-leverage practices you can bring into your classroom on Day 1. Whether you want to master student discourse, refine your management "tips and tricks," or spark deeper engagement, these sessions are designed by teachers, for teachers, to enhance the art of instruction. We will continue to work on internalization.
Participants: 6-12 Social Studies Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: UHS Cafeteria
Secondary Science Training
Presenter: Mary Tate
Description: n this interactive, hands-on workshop, secondary science educators will learn how to transform traditional textbook lessons into engaging, phenomenon-driven 3D learning experiences aligned with the TEKS framework. Participants will practice unpacking their existing McGraw Hill curriculum resources to seamlessly integrate Scientific and Engineering Practices (SEPs) and Recurring Themes and Concepts (RTCs) around real-world phenomena. Teachers will leave with an adaptable 5E instructional blueprint and custom Driving Question Board strategies that shift students from passive content consumers to active scientific sensemakers.
Participants: All Secondary Science Teachers
Time: 9:00 - 2:00
Location: UHS PAC
Secondary Math Training - From Questions to Connections: Discourse and Three Pillars of Effective Assessment
Presenter: Carnegie Representative and Tiffany Flores
Description: In this session, teachers will explore how meaningful mathematical discourse and purposeful checks for understanding work together to strengthen instruction. Participants will examine strategies that promote student-to-student conversation, surface student thinking, and use assessment moments to measure, inform, and empower learning throughout a lesson. Teachers will then apply their learning through lesson internalization, identifying key places to plan for discourse and checks for understanding. Participants will leave with practical strategies and clear next steps for implementation.
Participants: Secondary Math Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 2:00
Location: Boardroom
CTE Training - Certifications, Recruitment and Funding
Presenter: CTE Admin and Sara Miller
Description: This session will focus on CTE Certifications and the impact with CCMR/Accountability. We will provide the importance of CTE recruiting at the middle school for the various pathways (with the timeline) and also fundraising.
Participants: Middle School and High School CTE Teachers including Tech Apps teachers
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: GWAHCA
OLL Teacher Training
Presenter: LaRonda Clark
Description: Credit Recovery updates and procedures
Participants: OLL Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 12:00
Location: WHS Room LW203
AVID Elective Teacher Collaboration
Presenter: Lyssa Davoust
Description: AVID elective teacher district training
Participants: All AVID Elective Teachers
Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Location: 9th Floor Conference Room
Restorative Practices in your Daily Work
Presenter: Christy Freeman, Adam Nulph, Brenda Sauls and Region 12
Description: Participants will learn how to integrate Restorative Practices to address academic and behavioral needs within their school culture through Mini and Community Circles at Tier 1, how to repair harm with Restorative Circles in Tier 2 and Re-entry Circles in Tier 3
Participants: Required for Campus Support Specialists Paraprofessionals
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Kendrick Cafeteria
Restorative Practices that Meet Individualized Needs of Tier 3 Students
Presenter: Christy Freeman, Adam Nulph, Brenda Sauls and Region 12
Description: Participants will learn how to integrate Restorative Practices to address academic and behavioral needs within their Tier 3 Skills Lab from identification of student needs to implementation of individualized supports to decision-making around progress monitoring data.
Participants: Required for Campus Support Specialists
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Kendrick STEM Lab
State Assessment Accommodations Training
Presenter: Melissa Pritchard
Description: Assessment staff will train on STAAR/EOC assessment accommodations for the 26-27 school year
Participants: SPED ED Assessment Team
Time: 1:00 - 3:00
Location: Alta Vista Library
Principal Meeting
Presenter: Office of School Leadership
Description: WISD Principal meetings will be focused, execution-driven sessions that align campus leadership to district priorities and translate strategy into measurable action. Meetings will center on instructional outcomes, operational systems, and student performance grounded in data, trend analysis, and clear expectations. Principals will leave with defined priorities, aligned messaging, and specific next steps to ensure consistent implementation across campuses.
Participants: Campus Principals
Time: 8:00 - 4:00
Location: Boardroom
504 Campus Coordinator Google Meet
Presenter: Kourtni Parnell
Description: 504 Snapshot preparation
Participants: Campus 504 Coordinators
Time: 9:00 - 10:00
Location: Virtual
Director Meeting
Presenter: Dr. Deena Cornblum
Description: This meeting brings together department Directors and the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning to ensure unified progress toward our district’s vision. We focus on cross-departmental alignment, reporting on specific initiatives that drive the District Strategic Plan and District Improvement Plan.
Participants: T&L Directors
Time: 3:00 - 5:00
Location: 8th Floor Conference Room
Aspiring Leaders Academy
Presenter: District Leadership
Participants: Aspiring School Leaders
Time: 4:00 - 6:30
Location: Boardroom
TCEA Self-Paced Technology E-Courses
Presenter: TCEA
Description:
Staff may choose from 53+ titles over various technology-related topics. Once trainings are complete, staff will receive a certificate to submit to the Technology Department and the training will be added to the staff member's Eduphoria portfolio.
Participants: Open to All Staff
Time: Self-Paced
Location: Online
Teaching and Learning Specialist Meeting
Presenter: Teaching and Learning Dept
Description: We will spend our time analyzing student data trends, sharing targeted content updates, and engaging in professional
development. Our aim is to sharpen our coaching lens and provide consistent, high-quality guidance to the teachers we serve.
Participants: Teaching and Learning Specialists
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Boardroom
Assessment Review Committee
Presenter: Cathy Parker
Description: Review of recently completed FIEs including impact/needs statements and recommendations
Participants: SPED Assessment Staff
Time: 8:00 - 12:00
Location: Alta Vista Library
BCBA Job Alike Meeting
Presenter: Stephanie Martinez
Description: BCBA planning, collaboration and updates
Participants: BCBA Staff
Time: 8:30 - 9:30
Location: Atla Vista and Google Meet
Content Coordinator Meeting
Presenter: Jeremy Kidd
Description:
The Coordinator Strategy Meeting aligns short-term actions and long-term planning with the district’s Wildly Important Goal (WIG) by rigorously analyzing lead and lag measures. By evaluating these performance indicators alongside district-wide data trends, we identify specific campus needs and develop targeted support strategies to empower our Teaching and Learning Specialists in driving academic excellence.
Participants: Content Coordinators
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: 8th Floor Conference Room
ARD Facilitator Job Alike Option 1
Presenter: Cathy Parker
Description: Focus on Snapshot auditing
Participants: ARD Facilitators
Time: 8:00 - 10:00
Location: Alta Vista Library
Assistant Principal Meeting - AM Session
Presenter: Office of School Leadership
Description: WISD Assistant Principal meetings will be focused, systems-driven working sessions that translate expectations into actions. Meetings will center on instruction, discipline, and operations, using real-time data, walkthrough trends, and campus needs to drive decisions. Assistant Principals will leave with clear roles, defined next steps, and measurable outcomes.
Participants: Assistant Principals
Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Location: Boardroom
Assistant Principal Meeting - PM Session
Presenter: Office of School Leadership
Description: WISD Assistant Principal meetings will be focused, systems-driven working sessions that translate expectations into actions. Meetings will center on instruction, discipline, and operations, using real-time data, walkthrough trends, and campus needs to drive decisions. Assistant Principals will leave with clear roles, defined next steps, and measurable outcomes.
Participants: Assistant Principals
Time: 1:00 - 4:00
Location: Boardroom
TSU Governance Meeting
Presenter: Carol Jo Mize
Description: Quarterly Governance with Tarleton State University
Participants: Teacher Resident Stakeholders
Time: 4:00 - 5:00
Location: Conference Room A&B
Secondary Art PLC
Presenter: Traci Winter
Description: Art curriculum and instruction meeting
Participants: Secondary Art Teachers
Time: 4:30 - 5:30
Location: Virtual
CPI Day 1
Presenter: Adam Nulph
Participants: Anyone Needing the full two-day training
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria
Director Meeting
Presenter: Dr. Deena Cornblum
Description: This meeting brings together department Directors and the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning to ensure unified progress toward our district’s vision. We focus on cross-departmental alignment, reporting on specific initiatives that drive the District Strategic Plan and District Improvement Plan.
Participants: T&L Dept Directors
Time: 3:00 - 5:00
Location: 8th Floor Conference Room
Secondary Band and Orchestra PLC
Presenter: Amber Meeks
Description: Curriculum and Instruction
Participants: Secondary Band Directors
Time: 5:00 - 7:00
Location: Carver Middle School
CPI Day Two or Refresher Course
Presenter: Adam Nulph
Description: Day Two of a 2-day training or Refresher
Participants: Campus Administrators and Campus Support Staff who need training for the '26-'27 School Year
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria
Assessment Review Committee
Presenter: Cathy Parker
Description: Review of recently completed FIEs, including impact/needs statements and recommendations
Participants: SPED Assessment Staff
Time: 8:00 - 12:00
Location: Alta Vista Library
At-Risk PLC
Presenter: Pennie Graeber
Description: At-Risk - PEIMS check-in before snapshot
Participants: All At-Risk Campus Coordinators
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 or 1:00 - 3:00
Location: Virtual
ARD Facilitator Job ALike Option 2
Presenter: Cathy Parker
Description: Focus on Snapshot Audit
Participants: ARD Facilitators
Time: 1:30 - 3:30
Location: Alta Vista Library
Diagnostician Job-Like Option 1
Presenter: Cathy Parker
Description: Focus on snapshot auditing
Participants: Diagnosticians
Time: 8:00 - 10:00
Location: Alta Vista
Elementary Principal PLC
Presenter: Dr. Tamekia Brown
Description: WISD Principal PLC will be a job-embedded, campus-based learning cycle where we calibrate leadership practice through real-time walkthroughs and academic data reviews. Principals will engage in aligned observations, analyze trends in instruction and student performance, and collectively refine look-fors, feedback, and next steps. Each session will produce clear, measurable actions tied to Tier 1 instruction and student outcomes , ensuring consistency across campuses.
Participants: Elementary Principals
Time: 8:00 - 4:00
Location: Boardroom
Secondary Principal PLC
Presenter: Dr. Alonzo McAdoo
Description: WISD Principal PLC will be a job-embedded, campus-based learning cycle where we calibrate leadership practice through real-time walkthroughs and academic data reviews. Principals will engage in aligned observations, analyze trends in instruction and student performance, and collectively refine look-fors, feedback, and next steps. Each session will produce clear, measurable actions tied to Tier 1 instruction and student outcomes , ensuring consistency across campuses.
Participants: Secondary Principals
Time: 8:00 - 4:00
Location: Boardroom
Elementary Art PLC
Presenter: Kirsten Neff
Description: Reading/Writing Strategies & Ideas for the Art Classroom
Participants: Elementary Art Specialists
Time: 3:50 - 4:50
Location: Google Meet
Elementary Music PLC
Presenter: Paula Hoover
Description: Reading/Writing Strategies & Ideas for the Music Classroom
Participants: Elementary Music Specialists
Time: 4:00 - 5:00
Location: Brook Ave
Director Meeting
Presenter: Dr. Deena Cornblum
Description: This meeting brings together department Directors and the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning to ensure unified progress toward our district’s vision. We focus on cross-departmental alignment, reporting on specific initiatives that drive the District Strategic Plan and District Improvement Plan.
Participants: T&L Dept. Directors
Time: 3:00 - 5:00
Location: 8th Floor Conference Room
Teacher Leader Academy
Presenters: Dr. Vanessa Ruiz and Grace Benson
Participants: Teacher Leader Academy Cohort
Time: 4:30 - 6:00
Location: Boardroom
Aspiring Leadership Academy
Presenter: District Leadership
Participants: Aspiring Leaders Cohort
Time: 4:00 - 6:30
Location: Boardroom
Assessment Review Committee
Presenter: Cathy Parker
Description: Review of recently completed FIEs, including impact/needs statements and recommendations
Participants: SPED Assessment Staff
Time: 8:00 - 12:00
Location: Alta Vista Library
Diagnostician Job-Like Option 2
Presenter: Cathy Parker
Description: Focus on snapshot auditing
Participants: Diagnosticians
Time: 8:00 - 10:00
Location: Alta Vista
Pre K Data Dive: Strategic Planning for Small Group Success
Presenter: Christy Bowling
Description: Numbers tell a story—are you ready to write the next chapter? The beginning of year (BOY) data is more than just a checklist; it’s a powerful roadmap that reveals exactly where your students are standing and where they are headed. This session is designed to take the "overwhelm" out of data analysis. We will walk through the process of sorting and interpreting your initial assessments to create flexible, intentional small groups that address the diverse needs of your learners.
Participants: Pre K Teachers and Pre K Assistants
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Bledsoe - Miller STEAM Center
3rd-5th Grade RLA Training
Presenter: Elizabeth Nelon
Description: Writing! Writing! Writing! This session will occur in two parts: (1) Attend a Zoom with HMH to learn and explore their online Writable platform, including how/when to incorporate this resource into your daily instruction. (2) Calibrate with your grade-level peers on scoring student writing using the STAAR ECR rubric. A flyer with specific times for each grade-level/campus, zoom links, and resources needed will be provided to campus RLA Specialists in October.
Participants: 3rd-5th Grade RLA Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 2:00
Location: Mountainview Cafeteria
Secondary Band and Orchestra PLC
Presenter: Tyler Sage and Archie Hatten IV
Description: Sector Leadership and instruction
Participants: Secondary Band Directors
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: UHS and WHS
Secondary Theatre PLC
Presenter: Savannah Jones
Description: Curriculum and Planning
Participants: Secondary Theatre Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: WHS
Elementary Music PLC
Presenter: Paula Hoover
Description: Literacy/Music Lessons, Lessons for Younger/Older Students
Participants: Elementary Music Specialists
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Mountainview Elementary
Elementary Art PLC
Presenter: Kirsten Neff
Description: Elm art curriculum planning
Participants: Elementary Art Specialists
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Lake Air Montessori
CTE Training - Ed Foundation Grants and EOY Testing
Presenter: CTE Leadership
Description: This session will focus on writing actual grant proposals, visit about EOY for semester courses,and teachers will collaborate within their pathway areas to ensure consistent topics are covered.
Participants: Middle School and High School CTE Teachers including Tech Apps teachers
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: GWAHCA
SIT PLC
Presenter: Kourtni Parnell
Description: SIT data and curriculum
Participants: All SIT Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: GWAMA
Speech Team Job Alike Meeting
Presenter: Andrea Grimm
Description: Speech team updates, collaboration and planning
Participants: Speech Staff
Time: 8:30 - 3:30
Location: Alta Vista Library
Secondary Math - Bringing the Carnegie Off of the Page
Presenter: Carnegie Representative and Tiffany Flores
Description: In this session, teachers will experience how Bluebonnet and Carnegie can come to life through engaging, intentional instructional moves that go beyond the page. Participants will explore strategies for using resources creatively, making the curriculum feel authentic, and finding their own place within the lesson. Teachers will then apply their learning through lesson internalization, planning for ways to bring upcoming lessons to life while staying true to the purpose of the curriculum.
Participants: Secondary Math Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 2:00
Location: Boardroom
SPED Teacher Training
Presenter: SPED Leadership
Description: Special Education Teachers will review strategies for small-group instruction.
Participants: SPED Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 2:00
Location: Tennyson Middle School
AVID Training
Presenter: Lyssa Davoust
Description: AVID elective teacher training
Participants: AVID Elective Teachers
Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Location: 9th Floor Conference Room
QDAC Meeting
Presenter: Dr. King-Knowles
Description: District-level planning and decision-making committee that advises the school board and superintendent on a range of issues, including improving student performance, addressing the needs of students in special programs, preventing students from dropping out of school, and providing professional development for staff.
Participants: QDAC Members
Time: 5:00 - 6:30
Location: Boardroom
CTC Overview and Accommodations
Presenter: Melissa Pritchard
Description: 2026-2027 Testing Training
Participants: Campus Testing Coordinators and Back-ups
Time: 8:30 - 12:00
Location: Boardroom
TIA Expert Meeting
Presenter: Dr. Vanessa Ruiz
Participants: Teachers
Time: 4:30 - 6:00
Location: Boardroom
Campus Support Specialist Monthly Meeting
Presenters: Christy Freeman, Adam Nulph and Brenda Sauls
Description: Monthly meeting that is REQUIRED for all Campus Support Specialist where discussion and training will be around delivery of quality researched intervention based on student data.
Participants: Campus Support Specialists
Time: 9:00 - 11:00
Location: Boardroom
CTC Overview and Accommodations
Presenter: Melissa Pritchard
Description: 26-27 CTCs and Backups Required Training
Participants: Campus CTCs and Backups
Time: 12:30 - 3:30
Location: Boardroom
Assessment Review Committee
Presenter: Cathy Parker
Description: Review of recently completed FIEs, including impact/needs statements and recommendations
Participants: SPED Assessment Staff
Time: 8:00 - 12:00
Location: Alta Vista Library
EOC December Test Training
Presenter: Melissa Pritchard
Participants: High School Campus Testing Coordinators and Backups
Time: 1:00 - 3:00
Location: Boardroom