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
K-2 Social Studies Weekly Training
Presenters: Social Studies Weekly and Danielle Conner
Participants: K-2 Social Studies Teachers and T&L Specialists
Time: 8:30 - 11:30
Location: Boardroom
3-5 Social Studies Weekly Training
Presenters: Social Studies Weekly and Danielle Conner
Participants: 3-5 Social Studies Teachers and T&L Specialists
Time: 12:30 - 3:30
Location: Boardroom
Grades K-5 HMH Launch - New Hires and New Users
Presenters: HMH Trainer and Donna Trigg
Participants: K-5 RLA Teachers New to HMH
Time: 8:30 - 4:00
Location: Bell's Hill
K-1 Dual Language Teachers HMH Launch
Presenters: HMH Trainer and Carmen Diaz-Perez
Participants: K-1 Dual Language Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 4:00
Location: Kendrick Computer Lab
CPI Day 1
Presenter: Adam Nulph
Participants: Campus Administrators and Campus Support Staff who need training for the '26-'27 School Year
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria
Future Ready Summer Professional Development
Presenter: Dr. Deena Cornblum, Content Coordinators and Paul Mach
Participants: Summer School Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 4:00
Location: Waco High School
Grades K-2 HMH Launch - For Teachers who are Familiar with HMH
Presenters: HMH Trainer and Donna Trigg
Participants: K-2 Teachers that are Familiar with HMH
Time: 8:30 - 4:00
Location: Bell's Hill
Grades 2-5 Dual Language Teachers HMH Launch
Presenters: HMH Trainer and Carmen Diaz-Perez
Participants: Grades 2-5 Dual Language RLA Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 4:00
Location: Kendrick Computer Lab
CPI Day 2 and Refresher
Presenter: Adam Nulph
Participants: Campus Administrators and Campus Support Staff who need training for the '26-'27 School Year
Times: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria
Axis VMS - Video Surveillance Training
Presenter: Ivan Rosales - Tech Dept
Participants: Administrators, Student Services and Police Personnel
Times: 9:00 - 10:00, 10:00 - 11:00 or
1:00 - 2:00
Location: 6th Street Technology Office
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Grades 3-5 HMH Launch - For Teachers who are Familiar with HMH
Presenters: HMH Trainer and Donna Trigg
Participants: 3-5 Teachers who are Familiar with HMH
Time: 8:30 - 4:00
Location: Bell's Hill
Assessment Review Committee
Presenter: Cathy Parker
Participants: SPED Evaluators
Time: 8:00 - 12:00
Location: North Waco Library
MTSS-B Facilitated Work Session for Campus Teams
Presenters: MTSS- B Department and Emergent Tree Education
Participants: Campus Principals, AP's, Campus Support Specialist, Teacher Leaders as designated by campus principal
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria
ESL Academy Day 1
Presenters: Cathleen Rooney and Milissa Johnson
Description: Open to Any Teacher at Waco ISD Seeking ESL Certification. (ESL Academy and Materials Provided at No Cost to Participants)
Participants: Teachers Seeking ESL Certification
Time: 9:15 - 4:00
Location: Goodwill, 1700 S. New Road
ESL Academy Day 2
Presenters: Cathleen Rooney and Milissa Johnson
Description: Open to Any Teacher at Waco ISD Seeking ESL Certification. (ESL Academy and Materials Provided at No Cost to Participants)
Participants: Teachers Seeking ESL Certification
Time: 9:15 - 4:00
Location: Goodwill, 1700 S. New Road
The Finish Line: Racing Toward CCMR & Graduation Success
Presenter: Jessica Steele
Description: Success in high school accountability is a multi-year game. This session focuses on the two critical components of Domain 1: College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) and Graduation Rates. We will dive into the "One-Year Lag" in CCMR data, updates for the 2028 refresh to include the changes that begin with the class of 2030, and the methodology for calculating the 4, 5, and 6-year graduation cohorts. Leaders will leave with a framework for tracking all cohorts to ensure no student—and no point—is left behind.
Participants: Principals, APs, Directors, Coordinators and Counselors
Time: 8:00 - 11:00
Location: UHS PAC
ESL Academy Day 3
Presenters: Cathleen Rooney and Milissa Johnson
Description: Open to Any Teacher at Waco ISD Seeking ESL Certification. (ESL Academy and Materials Provided at No Cost to Participants)
Participants: Teachers Seeking ESL Certification
Time: 9:15 - 4:00
Location: Goodwill, 1700 S. New Road
MTSS B Systems Training - Adult Centered Approach
Presenter: Adam Nulph and Brenda Sauls
Description: Structured Daily Schedules Centered Around Addressing Student Need for Campus Support Staff, Delivering Quality Skill Instruction Lessons, Prompting and Monitoring of students to support teachers in Classroom Management
Participants: Elementary and Secondary Campus Support Specialists
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria
MTSS B Systems Training - Student Centered Approach
Presenter: Adam Nulph and Brenda Sauls
Description: How to utilize campus data (Universal Screener, Discipline Data, Early Warning System Information) to identify student needs and build comprehensive plans to support both the student and the teacher to be successful in the learning environment. Review of how to enter and interpret progress monitor data and make decisions around the Progress Monitor Data.
Participants: Elementary and Secondary Campus Support Specialists
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria
CPI- Day One
Presenter: Adam Nulph and Brenda Sauls
Description: Anyone needing the full two day training
Participants: Recommended for Campus Administrators and Campus Support Staff who need training for the '26-'27 School Year; Others may attend if they need to be trained based on recommendation from their campus principal
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria
CPI Day Two and Refresher
Presenter: Adam Nulph and Brenda Sauls
Description: Anyone needing the full two day training or Refresher Course
Participants: Recommended for Campus Administrators and Campus Support Staff who need training for the '26-'27 School Year; Others may attend if they need to be trained based on a recommendation from their campus principal
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria
HMH Leadership Training - AM Session
Presenter: HMH Consultant and Donna Trigg
Description: Considering what a strong HMH Into Reading V2 implementation should look like, we explore processes and identify practices that best utilize the resources and data in a way that drives the leader to the desired future state. Leaders will build a long-term roadmap, identify key classroom ‘Look Fors’ specific to ELA and TEKS alignment, and define stakeholder roles to hone their instructional vision for a successful second-year implementation and beyond.
Participants: Principals and Assistant Principals
Time: 8:00 - 12:00
Location: Mountainview Cafeteria
HMH Leadership Training - PM Session
Presenter: HMH Consultant and Donna Trigg
Description: Considering what a strong HMH Into Reading V2 implementation should look like, we explore processes and identify practices that best utilize the resources and data in a way that drives the leader to the desired future state. Leaders will build a long-term roadmap, identify key classroom ‘Look Fors’ specific to ELA and TEKS alignment, and define stakeholder roles to hone their instructional vision for a successful second-year implementation and beyond.
Participants: Principals and Assistant Principals
Time: 1:00 - 4:00
Location: Mountainview Cafeteria
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
Navigating the Numbers: Mastering the A-F Accountability System
Presenter: Jessica Steele
Description: Domain 3 is often the "make or break" factor for a campus rating. This session provides a deep dive into the Closing the Gaps domain, focusing on how student group performance triggers federal oversight labels. We will explore the 2026 methodology updates, specifically the new TELPAS progress targets and the identification process for CSI, TSI, and ATSI labels. Participants will learn how to audit their own student group data to prevent federal intervention and ensure equitable growth for all learners. Bonus: What changes we can expect to Domain 3 in 2028.
Participants: Principals, Asst. Principals, Directors, Coordinators, Specialists
Time: 8:00 - 11:00
Location: UHS PAC
Elementary GT Update - Option 1
Presenter: Paula Miller
Description: This GT update is required for Principals and any Asst. Principals who over see Advanced Academics on campuses. This course will also be offered on July 23rd. (Only attend one session.)
Participants: Elementary Principals and Assistant Principals
Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Location: Advanced Academics Office - 7th Floor
Secondary GT Update - Option 1
Presenter: Paula Miller
Description: This GT update is required for Principals and any Asst. Principals who over see Advanced Academics on campuses. This course will also be offered on July 23rd. (Only attend one session.)
Participants: Secondary Principals and Assistant Principals
Time:1:00 - 4:00
Location: Advanced Academics Office - 7th Floor
Domain 3 Deep Dive: Navigating the Gaps without Sinking
Presenter: Jessica Steele
Description: Domain 3 is often the "make or break" factor for a campus rating. This session provides a deep dive into the Closing the Gaps domain, focusing on how student group performance triggers federal oversight labels. We will explore the 2026 methodology updates, specifically the new TELPAS progress targets and the identification process for CSI, TSI, and ATSI labels. Participants will learn how to audit their own student group data to prevent federal intervention and ensure equitable growth for all learners. Bonus: What changes we can expect to Domain 3 in 2028.
Participants: Principals, Asst. Principals, Directors, Coordinators, Specialists
Time: 8:00 - 11:00
Location: UHS PAC
Elementary Civics Academy - Day 1
Presenter: Region 12 and Danielle Conner
Description: This training is through Region 12 to satisfy HB 3 requirements. By participating in this workshop, attendees will build a factual foundation for the teaching of civics through the close study of primary sources, focusing on the fundamental moral, political,
entrepreneurial and intellectual pillars of the American experiment in self-government.
Participants: All elementary principals and 1 teacher
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Boardroom
Elementary Civics Academy - Day 2
Presenter: Region 12 and Danielle Conner
Description: This training is through Region 12 to satisfy HB 3 requirements. By participating in this workshop, attendees will build a factual foundation for the teaching of civics through the close study of primary sources, focusing on the fundamental moral, political,
entrepreneurial and intellectual pillars of the American experiment in self-government.
Participants: All elementary principals and 1 teacher
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Boardroom