2024-2025 Professional Development Dates
2024-2025 Professional Development Dates
Please Bring a Charged Device to All PD Sessions
Please Bring a Charged Device to All PD Sessions
Elementary Math Training Day 1
Option 1
Presenter: Brittany Sanders and Consultant
Participants: All K-5 Math Teachers (Self-Contained and Departmentalized), IS/MCL(s), Special Education Teachers
Campuses: Crestview, Dean Highland, Hillcrest, Lake Air Montessori, Mountainview, Parkdale, and Provident Heights
Time: 8:30 - 3:30
Location: GWAHCA
Elementary Math Training Day 1
Option 1
Presenter: Brittany Sanders and Consultant
Participants: All K-5 Math Teachers (Self-Contained and Departmentalized), IS/MCL(s), Special Education Teachers
Campuses: Bell's Hill, Brook Avenue, Cedar Ridge, J. H. Hines, Kendrick, South Waco, and West Avenue
Time: 8:30 - 3:30
Location: GWAMA
Secondary Math Training Day 1
Option 1
Presenter: Tiffany Flores and Consultant
Participants: All Secondary Math Teachers & IS/MCL(s), Special Education Teachers
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria and Classrooms
Elementary Math Training Day 2
Option 1
Presenter: Brittany Sanders and Consultant
Participants: All K-5 Math Teachers (Self-Contained and Departmentalized), IS/MCL(s), Special Education Teachers
Campuses: Crestview, Dean Highland, Hillcrest, Lake Air Montessori, Mountainview, Parkdale, and Provident Heights
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: GWAHCA
Elementary Math Training Day 2
Option 1
Presenter: Brittany Sanders and Consultant
Participants: All K-5 Math Teachers (Self-Contained and Departmentalized), IS/MCL(s), Special Education Teachers
Campuses: Bell's Hill, Brook Avenue, Cedar Ridge, J. H. Hines, Kendrick, South Waco, and West Avenue
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: GWAMA
Secondary Math Training Day 2
Option 1
Presenter: Tiffany Flores and Consultant
Participants: All Secondary Math Teachers & IS/MCL(s), Special Education Teachers
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria and Classrooms
GT Update for Elementary Admin
Presenter: Paula Miller
Participants: Elementary Principals and APs
Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Location: Conference Room A&B
GT Update for Secondary Admin
Presenter: Paula Miller
Participants: Secondary Principals and APs
Time: 1:00 - 4:00
Location: Conference Room A&B
Secretary Roundtable
Presenter: Sherry Bible
Participants: All Secretaries
Time: 8:00 - 4:00
Location: Boardroom
Core Leadership Team Meeting
Presenter: Dr. Deena Cornblum
Participants: C&I Team Leaders
Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Location: 8th Floor Conference Room
K-1 HMH Arriba la Lectura
Presenter: Carmen Diaz-Perez, Grace Benson and HMH Consultant
Participants: K-1st Grade Bilingual Teachers
Time: Brazos Cafeteria and Brazos Room 4.04
Address: 3005 Edna Ave, Waco, TX 76708
Location: 8:30 - 12:30
K-2nd Grade HMH INTO Reading/Arriba
Presenter: Donna Trigg and HMH
Participants: K-2nd Grade RLA Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 12:30
Location: Brazos Cafeteria and Brazos Room 4.04
Address: 3005 Edna Ave, Waco, TX 76708
2nd-5th Grade HMH Arriba la Lectura
Presenter: Carmen Diaz-Perez, Grace Benson and HMH Consultant
Participants: 2nd-5th Grade Bilingual Teachers
Location: Brazos Cafeteria and Brazos Room 4.04
Time: 1:00 - 4:00
3rd-5th Grade HMH INTO Reading/Arriba
Presenter: Donna Trigg and HMH
Participants: 3rd-5th Grade RLA Teachers
Time: 1:00 - 4:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria and Brazos Room 4.04
Become a Seesaw Pioneer!
Presenter: Yvonne Post, Seesaw Consultant
Participants: Novice Pre-K-5th Grade Teachers and Instructional Specialists
Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria
Seesaw Uncovered - Exciting New Features You Need to Know
Presenter: Yvonne Post, Seesaw Consultant
Participants: Skilled Pre-K-5th Grade Teachers and Instructional Specialists
Time: 1:00 - 4:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria
Leadership Retreat Day 1
Presenter: District Leadership
Participants: Campus Principals and District Leaders
Time: 8:00 - 5:00
Location: St. Alban's Episcopal Church
Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment (TPBA2) Day 1
Presenter: Kellie Johnson, Region 12
Participants: Assessment and Speech Staff
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Boardroom
Leadership Retreat Day 2
Presenter: District Leadership
Participants: Campus Principals and District Leaders
Time: 8:00 - 5:00
Location: St. Alban's Episcopal Church
Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment (TPBA2) Day 2
Presenter: Kellie Johnson, Region 12
Participants: Assessment and Speech Staff
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Boardroom
The Power of Sentence Writing
Presenter: Donna Trigg
Participants: K-5 Teachers
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Boardroom
Back to Work Assessment Staff
Presenter: SPED Leadership
Participants: Diagnosticians, School Pych, SpEd Clerks, ARDF
Time: 8:30 - 4:30
Location: North Waco Library
Elementary Math Training
Required Day 1 of 2
Option 2
Presenter: Brittany Sanders & Consultant
Participants: All K-5 Math Teachers (Self-Contained and Departmentalized), IS/MCL(s), Special Education Teachers (Must Register to Attend)
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: GWAMA
Elementary Math Training
Required Day 2 of 2
Option 2
Presenter: Brittany Sanders & Consultant
Participants: All K-5 Math Teachers (Self-Contained and Departmentalized), IS/MCL(s), Special Education Teachers (Must Register to Attend)
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: GWAMA
Strategic Reading PD for Novice Elm Reading Teachers
Presenters: Alain Humphrey and Debra Byford
Participants: Elm Reading Teachers
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: GWAHCA
AP Onboarding Day 1
Presenters: District Leadership and Student Services
Participants: All Assistant Principals
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Boardroom
Campus Support Data Collection Resources Update
Presenter: Adam Nulph
Participants: Campus Support Professionals
Time: 1:00 - 4:00
Location: Cedar Ridge Library
Strategic Reading PD for Skilled Elm Reading Teachers
Presenters: Alain Humphrey and Debra Byford
Participants: Elm Reading Teachers
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: GWAHCA
IS/MCL Kickoff Day 1
Presenter: C&I Team
Participants: Instructional Specialists and MCLs
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: TBD
CPI Day 1
Presenters: Adam Nulph and Kelsi Wade
Participants: Anyone needing the 2 full day training
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria
AP Onboarding Day 2
Presenters: District Leadership and Student Services
Participants: All Assistant Principals
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Boardroom
CPI Day 2 or Refresher
Presenters: Adam Nulph and Kelsi Wade
Participants: Anyone needing the 2 full day training or refresher
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria
IS/MCL Kickoff Day 2
Presenters:C&I Team
Participants: Instructional Specialists and MCLs
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: TBD
Great Minds Bluebonnet Lead a Lesson Session A
Presenters: Brittany Sanders & Consultant
Participants: All Elementary Principals, Assistant Principals, Instructional Specialists who did not attend Bluebonnet Leadership training on June 26th
Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Location: GWAMA
Great Minds Bluebonnet Lead a Lesson Session B
Presenters: Brittany Sanders & Consultant
Participants: All Elementary Principals, Assistant Principals, Instructional Specialists
Time: 1:00 - 4:00
Location: GWAMA
Secondary Carnegie Math Leadership Training
Presenters: Tiffany Flores & Consultant
Participants: Principals, Assistant Principals, Instructional Specialists, and Central Office Administrators that did not attend Carnegie Math Leadership Training on June 23rd.
Time: 8:00 - 12:00
Location: Boardroom
Reading Academy Modules 1-3
Presenters: Debra Byford and Alain Humphrey
Participants: K-3 Reading Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 4:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria
Diploma 101/CCMR Update
Presenters: Sara Miller and Jessica Steele
Participants: All Secondary Counselors
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: GWAHCA
IS/MCL Kickoff Day 3
Presenters:C&I Team
Participants: Instructional Specialists and MCLs
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: TBD
Tier 3 MTSS-B Systems Day 2
Presenters: Christy Freeman and Emergent Tree
Participants: AP, Campus Support Specialists, SEL Specialists Required, Principal encoraged to attend
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Boardroom
Catalyze Day 1
Presenter: Baylor University
Participants: Registered Campus Teams
Time: TBD
Location: Hurd Welcome Center, Baylor University
New Teacher Summer Launch Day 1
Presenter: District Leaders
Participants: New Hires
Time: 8:30 - 4:00
Location: BASE at Extraco Center
Catalyze Day 2
Presenter: Baylor University
Participants: Registered Campus Teams
Time: TBD
Location: Hurd Welcome Center, Baylor University
Reading Academy Module 4
Presenters: Debra Byford and Alain Humphrey
Participants: K-3 Reading Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 4:00
Location: GWAHCA
New Teacher Summer Launch Day 2
Presenters: District Leaders
Participants: All New Hires
Time: 8:30 - 4:00
Location: BASE at Extrco Center
Reading Academy Module 5
Presenters: Debra Byford and Alain Humphrey
Participants: K-3 Reading Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 4:00
Location: GWAHCA
Catalyze Day 3
Presenter: Baylor University
Participants: Registered Campus Teams
Time: TBD
Location: Hurd Welcome Center, Baylor University
Aligned! SPED 2025 Conference
Presenter: TEA
Participants: All SPED Evaluation Staff
Time: 8:00 - 4:00
Location: Virtual
Foundational Training for New Baylor Mentor Teachers and Field Supervisors
Presenters: Baylor Faculty and District Partners
Participants: New Baylor Mentors and Field Supervisors
Time: 8:30 - 4:00
Location: Boardroom
AVID Training Day 1
Presenters: Lyssa Davoust and AVID Partners
Participants: Secondary AVID Teachers
Time: 9:00 - 3:00
Location: TMS
Aligned! SPED 2025 Conference
Presenter: TEA
Participants: All SPED Evaluation Staff
Time: 8:00 - 4:00
Location: Virtual
New Nurse Orientation
Presenter: Rhiannon Settles
Participants: All New Nurses
Time: 10:00 - 2:00
Location: Health Services Office
BOY Frontline Basics - Scheduling Work Session
Presenter: Sara Miller
Participants: Elementary Counselors
Time:1:00 - 4:00
Location: Boardroom
Speech Meeting
Presenter: Andrea Grimm
Participants: Speech Team
Time: 1:00 - 4:00
Location: North Waco Library
Succeed New Teacher Program: Beginning of Year Kickoff
Presenter: Jennifer Brookshire
Participants: All Succeed Coordinators and Mentors
Time: 4:00 - 5:00
Location: GWAMA
New Nurse Orientation
Presenter: Rhiannon Settles
Participants: All New Nurses
Time: 8:00 - 12:00
Location: Health Services Office
Assessment Review Committee
Presenter: SPED Leadership
Participants: District SPED Assessement Staff
Time: 8:00 - 12:00
Location: Boardroom
SPED Family Reunion
Presenter: SPED Leadership
Participants: SPED Department
Time:1:00 - 4:00
Location: Boardroom
Convocation
Presenter: District Leadership
Participants: All Staff
Time: TBD
Location: Waco Convention Center
Secondary Science Training
Presenter: Mary Tate
Participants: Secondary Science Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 4:00
Location: GW Carver
Algebraic Reasoning Overview and Training
Presenter: Consenza & Associates Consultant
Participants: Algebraic Reasoning Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 4:00
Location: 9th Floor Conference Room
Secondary Math Training
Presenter: Tiffany Flores and Consultant
Participants: Secondary Math Teachers and Secondary Math Reources/Inclusion Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 4:00
Locations:
High School Teachers - Boardroom
Middle School: CCMS Cafeteria
Physical Education Training
Presenter: Joann Hughes
Participants: All PE Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 4:00
Location: Dean Highland Gym
K-1 HMH INTO Reading/Arriba
Presenter: Carmen Diaz, Grace Benson and HMH
Participants: K-1 RLA Teachers
Time: 8:30-12:30
Location: Brazos Cafeteria and Brazos Room 4.04
SIT Teacher Procedure Day
Presenter: Kourtni Parnell, Rose Johnson and Pennie Graeber
Participants: All SIT Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 4:00
Location: GWAHCA
Fine Arts: "Gather-Palooza"
Presenter: Larry Carpenter
Participants: All Fine Arts Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 4:00
Location: UHS PAC
Library Planning and Promotion
Presenter: Lead Librarians
Participants: District Library Media Specialists, Librarians and Library Paras
Time: 8:30 - 3:30
Location: South Waco Library
MOY Counselor Training
Presenter: Sara Miller
Participants: All Counselors and SEL Specialists
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: TBD
Campus Support Bootcamp Day 1
Presenters: Christy Freeman and Adam Nulph
Participants: Assistant Principals, Campus Support Specialists, SEL Specialists, Campus Support Paraprofessionals
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Lake Air Cafeteria
CTE Introductions and Celebrations
Presenter: CTE Admin and Coordinators
Participants: CTE Teachers and Staff
Time: 8:00 - 4:30
Location: GWAMA
Pre K Academy Day 1
AM Session
Presenter: Gwen James
Participants: Pre K Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 11:30
Location: Baylor University, Cashion Building
Pre K Academy Day 1
PM Session
Presenter: Gwen James
Participants: Pre K Teachers and Pre K Assistants
Time: 1:00 - 4:00
Location: Baylor University, Cashion Building
Grades 2-5 HMH INTO Reading/Arriba
Presenter: Carmen Diaz-Perez and Grace Benson, HMH
Participants: Grades 2-5 RLA Teachers
Time: 1:00 - 4:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria and Brazos Room 4.04
NFM Nurse Training Day
Presenter: Rhiannon Settles
Participants: All Nurses
Time: 8:00 - 4:00
Location: Waco Family Medicine
Secondary Science Training
Presenter: Mary Tate
Participants: Secondary Science Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 4:00
Location: GW Carver
Secondary Math Training
Presenter: Tiffany Flores and Consultant
Participants: Secondary Math Teachers and Secondary Math Resource/Inclusion Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 4:00
Locations:
High School Teachers: Boardroom
Middle School Teachers: CCMS Cafeteria
PE Teacher Training
Presenter: Joann Hughes
Participants: All PE Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 4:00
Location: Dean Highland Gym
SIT Teacher Curriculum Day
Presenters: Kourtni Parnell, Rose Johnson and Pennie Graeber
Participants: All SIT Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 4:00
Location: GWAHCA
Band Directors Professional Development
Presenter: High School Band Directors
Participants: All Band and Orchestra Directors
Time: 8:30 - 4:00
Location: WHS Band Hall
Choir Directors Professional Development
Presenter: Marshall/Garcia
Participants: All Secondary Choir Directors
Time: 8:30 - 4:00
Location: WHS Band Hall
Theatre Directors Professional Development
Presenter: Katy Davis
Participants: All Theatre Directors
Time: 8:30 - 4:00
Location: WHS Blackbox Theatre Room
Secondary Art Professional Development
Presenter: Bonnie Holmstrom
Participants: All Secondary Art Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 4:00
Location: WHS Art Room (Holmstrom)
Elementary Music Quaver/Orff Practices
Presenter: TBD
Participants: All Elementary Music Specialists
Time: 8:30 - 4:00
Location: New Kendrick Music Room
Elementary Art Professional Development
Presenter: Neff
Participants: All Elementary Art Specialists
Time: 8:30 - 4:00
Location: Lake Air Art Room
Library Management for Secondary Librarians
Presenter: Lead Librarian
Participants: Secondary Librarians
Time: 8:30 - 11:30
Location: CCMS Library
Library Management for Elementary Librarians
Presenter: TBD
Participants: Elementary Librarians
Time: 8:30 - 11:30
Location: Crestview Library
AVID Elective Teachers Collaboration
Presenter: Lyssa Davoust
Participants: All AVID Elective Teachers
Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Location: 9th Floor Conference Room
Campus Support Bootcamp Day 2
Presenters: Christy Freeman and Adam Nulph
Participants: Assistant Principals, Campus Support Specialists, All Level SEL Specialists, Campus Support Paraprofessionals, Targeted Support Counselors, Elementary Counselors, and Middle School Counselors
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Lake Air Cafeteria
CTE TIA and Handbook Training
Presenter: CTE Admin and Coordinators
Participants: CTE Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 4:30
Location: GWAMA
Pre K Academy Day 2 AM Session
Presenter: Gwen James
Participants: Pre K Teachers and Pre Assistants
Time: 8:00 - 12:00
Location: Baylor University, Cashion Building
Pre K Academy Day 2 PM Session
Presenter: Gwen James and Frog Street Consultant
Participants: New Pre K Teachers
Time: 1:00 - 4:00
Location: Baylor University, Cashion Building
BOY LPAC Chair Training - AM Session
Presenters: Grace Benson, Cathleen Rooney, Milissa Johnson and Carmen Diaz-Perez
Participants: All Campus LPAC Chairs
Time: 9:00 - 11:00
Location: GWAMA
BOY LPAC Chair Training - PM Session
Presenters: Grace Benson, Cathleen Rooney, Milissa Johnson and Carmen Diaz-Perez
Participants: All Campus LPAC Chairs
Time:1:00 - 4:00
Location: GWAMA
World Language (LOTE) Professional Development
Presenter: Region 12
Participants: World Language Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 11:00
Location: UHS Culinary Cafe
Please Register at http://www.esc12.net/
Session #380862
ParentSquare Training
Presenter: Quinta Robinson
Participants: Staff
Time: 8:00 - 12:00
Location: 8th Floor Conference Room
Dual Language Immersion Conference: Design Thinking in the Dual Language Immersion Classroom
Presenter: Grace Benson
Participants: Skilled and Master Level Dual Language Immersion Teachers in grades 2-4(A list of teachers will be provided to campus principals prior to the conference.)
Time: 8:00 - 11:00
Location: Boardroom
Dual Language Immersion Conference: One-Way Dual Language Immersion 101: All New Bilingual Teachers
Presenters: Carmen Diaz-Perez and Jose Reyna
Participants: Novice Level Dual Language Immersion Teachers (A list of teachers will be provided to campus principals prior to the conference.)
Time: 8:00 - 11:00
Location: Admin Building: Conference Room A&B
Implementing the ELPS and Sheltered Instruction in Reading and Language Arts (RLA) and Social Studies
Presenters: Milissa Johnson, Cathleen Rooney, Julie Pena, Randy James, and Rebecca Rivera
Participants: ALL RLA and Social Studies Teachers (Including ELLA, ELDA, ESL Reading I and ESL Reading II Reading Teachers) from ALL Middle and High Schools (Including Wiley)
Time: 8:00 - 9:30
Location: Brazos Cafeteria
SIT In-Service Curriculum Day
Presenters: Kourtni Parnell, Rose Johnson, and Pennie Graeber
Participants: All SIT Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 4:00
Location: GWAHCA
T-PESS Orientation
Presenter: Human Resources
Participants: New Assistant Principals
Time: 8:00 - 4:00
Location: Goodwill
UDCA and Nurse Back-Up Training
Presenter: Rhiannon Settles
Participants: All Nurses and Nurse Back-ups
Time: 9:00 - 1:00
Location: Region 12
Middle School PreAdv Planning 6th and 7th Math and 8th grade PreAP Algebra using Carnegie
Presenters: Paula Miller and Tiffany Flores
Participants: Middle School PreAdv and PreAP Math Teachers Grades 6-8
Time: 9:00 - 3:00
Location: UHS
AVID Training Day 2
Presenters: Lyssa Davoust and AVID Presenters
Participants: Secondary AVID Teachers
Time: 9:00 - 3:00
Location: TMS
AP/Pre-AP Training
Presenter: Paula Miller
Participants: All High School AP and Pre AP Teachers
Time: 9:00 - 3:00
Location: UHS
Springboard Training for All Pre-Advanced RLA Teachers
Presenter: Hailey Mullen, Region 12
Participants: Middle School RLA PreAdv Teachers
Time: 9:00 - 3:00
Location: UHS
GT Cluster Teacher Training
Presenters: GT Enrichment Teachers
Participants: Elm GT Cluster Teachers Grades 1-5
Time: 9:00 - 3:00
Location: UHS
Implementing the ELPS and Sheltered Instruction in Math and Science
Presenters: Milissa Johnson, Cathleen Rooney, Julie Pena, Randy James, and Rebecca Rivera
Participants: ALL Math and Science teachers from ALL Middle and High Schools (Including Wiley)
Time: 9:30 - 11:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria
Dual Language Immersion Conference Breakout Session (PM)
Bridging: Making Cross-Linguistic Connections in the Dual Language Immersion Classroom
Presenters: Faith Foster, Region 12; Carmen Diaz-Perez, Grace Benson, and Jose Reyna
Participants: Dual Language Immersion Teachers in Grades PK-5
Time: 12:00 - 4:00
Location: Boardroom
English as a Second Language (ESL) Conference
Breakout Session 3 (PM)
Implementing the ELPS and Sheltered Across the Core-Content Areas
Presenters: Milissa Johnson, Cathleen Rooney, Julie Pena, Randy James, and Rebecca Rivera
Participants: ESL Teachers in Grades K-2 from all Elementary Schools
Time: 12:00 - 2:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria
English as a Second Language (ESL) Conference
Breakout Session 4 (PM)
Implementing the ELPS and Sheltered Instruction Across the Core-Content Areas
Presenters: Milissa Johnson, Cathleen Rooney, Julie Pena, Randy James, and Rebecca Rivera
Participants: ESL Teachers in Grades 3-5 from all Elementary Schools
Time: 2:00 - 4:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria
Nurse Training
Presenter: Rhiannon Settles
Participants: All Nurses
Time: 8:00 - 1:00
Location: Health Services Office
C&I Leadership Meeting
Presenter: Dr. Deena Cornblum
Participants: C&I Leadership Team
Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Location: 8th Floor Conference Room
C&I Leadership Meeting
Presenter: Dr. Deena Cornblum
Participants: C&I Leadership Team
Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Location: 8th Floor Conference Room
RTI Coordinator Meeting
Presenters: Kourtni Parnell, Rose Johnson, and Pennie Graeber
Participants: Elementary and Middle School Campus RTI Campus Coordinators and Behavior Specialists
Time: TBD
Location: Boardroom