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
Navigating the Numbers: Mastering the A-F Accountability System
Presenter: Jessica Steele
Description: This comprehensive training provides an in-depth look at the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) A–F Accountability System. Designed for campus and district leaders, this session demystifies the complex calculations behind school ratings and focuses on preparing for 2026 Accountability results, including revised TELPAS progress targets. Participants will move beyond "just the grade" to understand the data-driven story of their school, identifying high-leverage areas for student growth and achievement. Bonus: What we know right now for the 2028 Refresh.
Participants: Principals, Assistant Principals, Directors, Coordinators and Specialists
Time: 8:00 - 11:00
Location: UHS PAC
Year 2 - Grades 3-5 HMH Launch and Reading to Small Group Focus
Presenter: HMH Trainer and Elizabeth Nelon
Description:
This is for teachers who have used HMH Into Reading previously. Teachers will learn to plan with the new Version 2 of HMH Into Reading (If attending in the summer the participant does not need to attend this session in August-Back to School.) MUST SIGN UP IN EDUPHORIA limited seats.
Participants: Returning 3-5th Grade Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 4:00
Location: Boardroom
Secondary English Internalization for New Teachers
Presenter: Traci Minter
Description: Teachers new to district will learn the internalization process in Waco ISD and how to adapt their lessons for the betterment of their students.
Participants: New 6-12 RLA Teachers and New T&L Specialists
Time: 8:30 - 4:00
Location: Conference Room A&B - Admin Building
Secondary Math Internalization for New Teachers
Presenter: Carnegie Representative and Tiffany Flores
Description: The Initial Implementation Workshop gets your teachers and coaches started with Bluebonnet Learning curricula. Participants experience the research-based instructional model, become familiar with the teacher and student materials, and leave with an established process for planning and pacing throughout the school year.
Participants: New 6-12 Math Teachers and New T&L Specialists
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria
New Campus Admin Onboarding - Option 2
Presenter: Office of School Leadership
Description: This is a chance for our newly hired administrators to become familiar with the departments serving them. They will join the staff at the Central Administration building and get logged onto different platforms, and receive introductions on the types of support each department receives.
Participants: Newly hired principals and assistant principals, only need to attend 1 session
Time: 8:30 -3:30
Location: 10th Floor Conference Room
Secondary RLA Training for New Teachers - myPerspectives Training
Presenter: Traci Minter
Description: Teachers new to the district will learn the ins and outs of the online platform and textbook curriculum for myPerspectives.
Participants: New 6-12 RLA Teachers and New T&L Specialists
Time: 9:30 - 4:00
Location: Conference Room A&B
Elementary Science District Curriculum and Using Supplementary Materials
Presenter: McGraw-Hill, Edusmart Representatives and Mary Tate
Description: In this session, K-5 teachers will master the 5E instructional model to foster deeper student inquiry and robust classroom discourse. Participants will learn to navigate the McGraw Hill curriculum effectively while seamlessly integrating EduSmart to differentiate and supplement instruction. Guest representatives from all three platforms will be on-site to demonstrate first year/advanced navigation techniques and share actionable strategies for increasing student discourse and engagement. We will also discuss district science protocols. Use this link to register in Eduphoria
Participants: K-5 Science Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 4:00
Location: Carver Middle - Theatre Rooms
Elementary Admin GT Update
Presenter: Paula Miller
Description: This GT update is required for Principals and any Asst. Principals who oversee Advanced Academics on campuses.
Participants: Elementary Principals
Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Location: 7th Floor - Advanced Academics Office
Secondary Math Training for New Teachers
Presenters: Carnegie Representative and Tiffany Flores
Description: The Initial Implementation Workshop gets your teachers and coaches started with Bluebonnet Learning curricula. Participants experience the research-based instructional model, become familiar with the teacher and student materials, and leave with an established process for planning and pacing throughout the school year.
Participants: New Secondary Math Teachers
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria
Secondary Admin GT Update
Presenter: Paula Miller
Description: This GT update is required for Principals and any Asst. Principals who oversee Advanced Academics on campuses.
Participants: Elementary Principals
Time: 1:00 - 4:00
Location: 7th Floor - Advanced Academics Office
New Campus Admin Onboarding - Option 3
Presenter: Office of School Leadership
Description: This is a chance for our newly hired administrators to become familiar with the departments serving them. They will join the staff at the Central Administration building and get logged onto different platforms, and receive introductions on the types of support each department receives.
Participants: Newly hired principals and assistant principals, only need to attend 1 session
Time: 8:30 -3:30
Location: 10th Floor Conference Room
Secondary Science District Curriculum and Using Supplementary Materials
Presenters: Representatives from McGraw Hill, EduSmart, IXL and Mary Tate
Description: In this session, MS and HS science teachers will master the 5E instructional model to foster deeper student inquiry and robust classroom discourse. Participants will learn to navigate the McGraw Hill curriculum effectively while seamlessly integrating EduSmart and IXL to differentiate and supplement instruction. Guest representatives from all three platforms will be on-site to demonstrate first year/advanced navigation techniques and share actionable strategies for increasing student discourse and engagement. We will also discuss district science protocols. Use this link to register in Eduphoria.
Participants: Middle School and High School Science Teachers
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Carver Middle School - Theatre Rooms
Not Just a Mathia Day: Designing Skills Reinforcement that Moves Learning Forward
Presenters: Carnegie Representative and Tiffany Flores
Description: In this session, educators will use a student work analysis protocol to examine exit tickets, identify patterns in student understanding, and plan responsive instruction for Skills Reinforcement Days. Participants will consider when to reteach through Skills Practice, pull a small group, or leverage MATHia and MATHstream to meet student needs. They will leave with practical tools for using data to design Skills Reinforcement Days that keep students engaged, confident, and progressing.
Participants: 2nd Year Waco ISD Secondary Math Teachers
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria
Secretary Training
Presenters: Sherry Smith, Sherry Bible and Jennifer Collier
Participants: Campus and Admin Building Secretary
Time: 8:30 - 4:00
Location: Admin Boardroom
HMH Leadership Training - AM Session
Presenters: HMH Representative, Elizabeth Nelon and Sherry Bagby
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: Elementary Principals and Assistant Principals
Time: 8:00 - 12:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria
HMH Leadership Training - PM Session
Presenters: HMH Representative, Elizabeth Nelon and Sherry Bagby
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: Elementary Principals and Assistant Principals
Time: 1:00 - 4:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria
Civics Academy Day 1
Presenter: Region 12
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 will analyze the founding documents of the United States and the history, traditions, and features of civic engagement that define our national heritage. By mastering strategies for civil discourse, media literacy, and simulations of governmental processes, educators will depart equipped with the professional tools to lead classroom and campus instruction that fosters a commitment to and an appreciation of the United States and its exceptional form of government.
Participants: Elementary Principals and 1 Teacher per Campus
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Midway Information Technology Center, 109 W. Panther Way, Hewitt, Tx 76643
Special Ed Assessment
Presenters: SPED Leadership
Description: Welcome Back meeting/training for Sped Assessment team members to prepare for 26-27 school year
Participants: SPED Department
Time: 8:30 - 4:00
Location: North Waco Library
Civics Academy Day 2
Presenter: Region 12
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 will analyze the founding documents of the United States and the history, traditions, and features of civic engagement that define our national heritage. By mastering strategies for civil discourse, media literacy, and simulations of governmental processes, educators will depart equipped with the professional tools to lead classroom and campus instruction that fosters a commitment to and an appreciation of the United States and its exceptional form of government.
Participants: Elementary Principals and 1 Teacher per Campus
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Midway Information Technology Center, 109 W. Panther Way, Hewitt, Tx 76643
Teaching and Learning Specialist Kickoff- Day 1
Presenter: Teaching and Learning Department
Description: We are excited to welcome our Teaching and Learning Specialists to the 2026-2027 school year! In this four-day session, we will cover the roles and responsibilities of our T&L Specialists, Observation and Feedback training and have content-specific sessions.
Participants: Teaching and Learning Specialists
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Boardroom
Special Ed ARD Logs
Presenter: Cathy Parker
Description:. Guidance and training on completing ARD logs for the year
Participants: Diagnosticians and ARD Facilitators
Time: 8:00 - 10:00
Location: North Waco Library
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, Directors, Coordinators and Counselors
Time: 8:00 - 11:00
Location: WHS Library
BOY Training for APs
Presenter: Office of School Leadership
Description: This is a required day for all Assistant Principals in Waco ISD to attend. You will receive information and updates from numerous departments related to the scope of your work. Come prepared to dive in!
Participants: Assistant Principals
Time: 8:30 - 4:30
Location: TBD
Teaching and Learning Specialist Kickoff- Day 2
Observation and Feedback Training
Presenter: Region 12
Description: We are excited to welcome our Teaching and Learning Specialists to the 2026-2027 school year! In this four-day session, we will cover the roles and responsibilities of our T&L Specialists, Observation and Feedback training and have content-specific sessions.
Participants: Teaching and Learning Specialists and Campus Leaders
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Bell's Hill Cafeteria
Diag/ARD F Rookie Meeting
Presenter: Cathy Parker
Description: Extra guidance for staff new to Waco ISD or new to their role
Participants: New Diags and ARD F Facilitators
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: North Waco Room 13
SPED ARD Notices Procedures
Presenter: Cathy Parker
Description: Guidance on procedures and requirements for sending ARD notices
Participants: Diags, ARD Facilitators, Clerks
Time: 8:00 - 10:00
Location: North Waco Library
CPI Day 1
Presenter: Adam Nulph
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 need to be trained based on recommendation from their campus principal
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria
Axis VMS - Video Surveillance Training
Presenter: Ivan Rosales and Luther Ward
Description: This training will introduce participants to the new video monitoring system that will be used throughout the district. Participants only need to attend one session.
Participants: Administrators, Student Services and Police Department Members
Times: 9:00 - 10:00, 10:00 - 11:00 or 1:00 - 2:00
Location: 6th Street Technology Office
Teaching and Learning Specialist Kickoff- Day 3
Observation and Feedback Training
Presenter: Region 12
Description: We are excited to welcome our Teaching and Learning Specialists to the 2026-2027 school year! In this four-day session, we will cover the roles and responsibilities of our T&L Specialists, Observation and Feedback training and have content-specific sessions.
Participants: Teaching and Learning Specialists and Campus Leaders
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Bell's Hill Cafeteria
Special Ed Clerk Duties
Presenter: Cathy Parker
Description: Guidance and Q&A with SPED Clerks
Participants: SPED Clerks
Time: 1:00 - 3:00
Location: North Waco Room 13
SPED Transportation Procedures
Presenter: Cathy Parker
Description: Guidance on transportation procedures and review of
Transportation for the first day of school
Participants: Diags and ARD Facilitators
Time: 8:00 - 10:00
Location: North Waco Library
At-Risk Coordinator Meeting
Presenter: Kourtni Parnell
Description: Initial Training for all At-Risk Campus Coordinators as this is a new position. This session will cover all the aspects of your new job as well as setting you up to start the school year. *Additional training and support will be provided throughout the year that will go more in-depth into the programs you will eventually become an expert on.
Participants: At-Risk Coordinators
Time: 8:00 - 4:00
Location: Waco High Culinary Cafe
Year 1 Leadership Training for Secondary Math
Presenter: Carnegie Representative and Tiffany Flores
Description: Considering what a strong Bluebonnet Learning 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’, and define stakeholder roles to hone their instructional vision for a successful second year implementation and beyond.
Participants: New Secondary Math T&L Specialists and New Principals and Assistant Principals
Time: 8:00 - 12:00
Location: Boardroom
New Elementary RLA T&L Specialist Training - Leading HMH
Presenter: HMH Representative, Sherry Bagby and Elizabeth Nelon
Description: This session equips district and school leaders with the knowledge and tools to establish conditions and develop structures that support successful implementation of HMH K-5 RLA. Leaders will explore research-based instructional strategies, curricular resources, and assessment systems, and examine how observation, PLCs, and data-informed practices foster a culture of collaborative study and continuous growth. Essential Questions: What conditions do I prioritize for successful implementation of HMH K-5 RLA? What structures best support successful implementation of HMH K-5 RLA?
Participants: New Elementary RLA T&L Specialists
Time: 8:30 - 10:00
Location: Kendrick Cafeteria
Teaching and Learning Specialists ELAR Updates and Training Breakout Session
Presenter: Traci Minter
Description: Specialists will become acquainted with one another, ELAR curriculum for their grade levels, and learn updates for the year.
Participants: Secondary ELAR T&L Specialists
Time: 8:30 - 3:30
Location: Conference Room A&B
Science and Social Studies Teaching and Learning Specialist Breakout
Presenter: Mary Tate & Danielle Conner
Description:
Social Studies (8:30-11:30): STAAR/EOC Deep Drive Results, Go through the pacing calendars, TCA, Quarter Check, and Exit Ticket expectations. Internalization protocol and practice.
Science (12:30-3:30): Go through new Science Curriculum documents, when/how to use EduSmart and IXL as supplements to MGH, writing useful daily exit tickets, protocol for DDI/reteach for Exit Tickets, 2026 Science STAAR results deep dive.
Participants: Science and Social Studies T & L Specialists Campus Leadership/Admin
Time: 8:30 - 3:30
Location:
Returning Elementary RLA T&L Specialist Training - Leading HMH
Presenter: HMH Representative, Sherry Bagby and Elizabeth Nelon
Description: This session equips district and school leaders with the knowledge and tools to establish conditions and develop structures that support successful implementation of HMH K-5 RLA. This session prepares district and school leaders to support effective implementation of HMH within a multi-tiered instructional system. Leaders will explore key design elements, instructional resources, and research-based conditions needed to build structures that empower teachers to deliver targeted RLA instruction. Essential Question: How do I support effective implementation of HMH?
Participants: Returning Elementary RLA T&L Specialists
Time: 10:00 - 4:00
Location: Kendrick Cafeteria
Lead: Establish Conditions and Develop Structures for Successful Implementation of Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Math - Option 2
Presenter: Great Minds and Brittany Sanders
Description: This session equips district and school leaders with the knowledge and tools to establish conditions and develop structures that support successful implementation of Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Math. Leaders will explore research-based instructional strategies, curricular resources, and assessment systems, and examine how observation, PLCs, and data-informed practices foster a culture of collaborative study and continuous growth. Essential Questions: What conditions do I prioritize for successful implementation of Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Math? What structures best support successful implementation of Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Math?
Participants: New Elm Math Teaching and Learning Specialists and New Elm Principals and APs who did not attend training on July 7th
Time: 8:30 - 3:30
Location: Bell's Hill
Lead: Supporting Implementation of Math Catalyst and Zearn Math - Option 3
Presenter: Great Minds and Brittany Sanders
Description: This session prepares district and school leaders to support effective implementation of Math Catalyst Texas and Zearn Math for Texas within a multi-tiered instructional system. Leaders will explore key design elements, instructional resources, and research-based conditions needed to build structures that empower teachers to deliver targeted math instruction. Essential Question: How do I support effective implementation of Math Catalyst Texas and Zearn Math for Texas?
Participants: Returning Math Teaching and Learning Specialists, and Returning Elementary Principals and Assistant Principals who did not attend on July 8th.
Time: 8:30 - 11:30
Location: Bell's Hill
CPI Day 2 or Refresher Only
Presenter: Adam Nulph
Description: Day Two of a 2-day training or Refresher
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
Lead: Supporting Implementation of Math Catalyst and Zearn Math - Option 4
Presenter: Great Minds and Brittany Sanders
Description: This session prepares district and school leaders to support effective implementation of Math Catalyst Texas and Zearn Math for Texas within a multi-tiered instructional system. Leaders will explore key design elements, instructional resources, and research-based conditions needed to build structures that empower teachers to deliver targeted math instruction. Essential Question: How do I support effective implementation of Math Catalyst Texas and Zearn Math for Texas?
Participants: Returning Math Teaching and Learning Specialists, and Returning Elementary Principals and Assistant Principals who did not attend on July 8th.
Time: 12:30 - 3:30
Location: Bell's Hill
Returning Elementary RLA Teaching and Learning Specialists - Leading HMH on Campus
Presenter: HMH Representative, Elizabeth Nelon and Sherry Bagby
Description: This session equips district and school leaders with the knowledge and tools to establish conditions and develop structures that support successful implementation of HMH K-5 RLA. This session prepares district and school leaders to support effective implementation of HMH within a multi-tiered instructional system. Leaders will explore key design elements, instructional resources, and research-based conditions needed to build structures that empower teachers to deliver targeted RLA instruction. Essential Question: How do I support effective implementation of HMH?
Participants: Returning T&L Specialists & Returning Principals, Asst. Principals
Time: 12:30 - 3:30
Location: TBD
Choosing SPED Evaluation Test Batteries
Presenter: Cathy Parker
Description: Guidance on choosing the appropriate test battery for the referral question and review of available options
Participants: Diagnosticians
Time: 1:00 - 3:00
Location: North Waco Library
Year 2: Leadership Training for Secondary Math
Presenter: Carnegie Representative and Tiffany Flores
Description: Strong leadership creates clarity and sustains impact. This session equips school leaders and coaches with practical guiding questions, leadership moves, and implementation strategies to strengthen collaborative planning and support high-quality, TEKS-aligned instruction. Participants will explore how to move from implementation to long-term impact by refining conditions for success, identifying priorities, and strengthening systems that sustain momentum with Bluebonnet beyond Year 1. Leaders will leave with clear tools for empowering teachers and deepening instructional practice over time.
Participants: Returning T&L Specialists &Returning Principals, Asst. Principals
Time: 1:00 - 4:00
Location: Boardroom
SPED Eligibility Areas
Presenter: Cathy Parker
Description: Review of Eligibility Requirements for less frequently used Disability areas
Participants: Diagnosticians
Time: 8:00 - 10:00
Location: North Waco Library
Tarleton Host Teacher and Resident Training
Presenters: Tarleton University
Description: BOY training to inform teacher residents and their host teachers of program expectations.
Participants: Tarleton Host Teachers and Teacher Residents
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: 8th Floor Conference Room
Tier 3 FBA: Who is Responsible for What and How to Ensure our Supports and Documentation Align
Presenter: Emergent Tree
Description: Navigating roles and responsibilities around creating a tier 3 student plan can be difficult but participants will be given the tools needed to determine when a brief FBA is needed and how to complete one and when to request a formal FBA through SPED processes.
Participants: Campus APs, Campus Support Specialists and BCBA's
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Boardroom
New Teacher Summer Launch Day 1
Presenter: District Leadership
Description: This event welcomes all new hires into Waco ISD. In this event, we will introduce our new teachers to Waco ISD systems and our key instructional pillars.
Participants: New Hires to Waco ISD
Time: 8:00 - 4:00
Location: BASE at Extraco Center
SPED Transition Meeting
Presenter: James Glidewell and Cathy Parker
Description: Guidance on Transition Requirements and SPP 13 Transition Audits
Participants: Secondary Diagnosticians and ARD Facilitators
Time: 8:00 - 10:00
Location: North Waco Library
BOY Training for Leaders
Presenter: Office of School Leadership
Description: This is a required day for all campus leaders in Waco ISD to attend. You will receive information and updates from numerous departments related to the scope of your work. Come prepared to dive in!
Participants: Principals and Assistant Principals
Time: 8:30 - 4:30
Location: Boardroom
Diag/ARD F Rookie Meeting
Presenter: Cathy Parker
Description: Extra guidance for staff new to Waco ISD or new to their role
Participants: New Diagnosticians and ARD Facilitators
Time: 1:00 - 3:00
Location: North Waco Library
New Teacher Summer Launch Day 2
Presenter: District Leadership
Description: This event welcomes all new hires into Waco ISD. In this event, we will introduce our new teachers to Waco ISD systems and our key instructional pillars.
Participants: New Hires to Waco ISD
Time: 8:00 - 4:00
Location: BASE at Extraco Center
SPED Referral Review Procedures
Presenter: Cathy Parker
Description: Guidance on reviewing referrals and procedures for initial evaluations
Participants: Diagnosticians
Time: 1:00 - 3:00
Location: North Waco Library
Domain 3 Deep Dive: Navigating the Gaps without Seeking
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
Time: 8:00 - 11:00
Location: UHS PAC
Improving FIE Report Writing
Presenter: Cathy Parker
Description: Review of training/ best practices/ AI use/ impact & need/ recommendations
Participants: Diagnosticians
Time: 8:00 - 10:00
Location: North Waco Library
CPI Training Day 1
Presenter: Kelsi Miller
Description: Day 1 of FULL training for CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Participants: Sped Staff/Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 4:00
Location: GWAHCA Cafeteria
Restorative Practices for Tier 1 and Tier 2 - Day 1
Presenters: Christy Freeman, Adam Nulph, Brenda Sauls and Region 12
Description: Participants will learn how to integrate Restorative Practices into their school culture through 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 Specialist and Recommended for Assistant Principals
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
Time: 8:00 - 12:00
Location: North Waco Library
CPI Training Day 2
Presenter: Kelsi Miller
Description: Day 1 of FULL training for CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Participants: Sped Staff/Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 4:00
Location: GWAHCA Cafeteria
Restorative Practices for Tier 1 and Tier 2 - Day 2
Presenters: Christy Freeman, Adam Nulph, Brenda Sauls and Region 12
Description: Participants will learn how to integrate Restorative Practices into their school culture through 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 Specialist and Recommended for Assistant Principals
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Brazos Cafeteria
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
Special Education Family Reunion
Presenters: Nkechi Washington and Jennifer Riggs
Description: To facilitate district-wide collaboration as we prepare for the 2026-2027 school year.
Participants: SPED Department
Time: 1:00 - 5:00
Location: Boardroom
Pre - K Academy Day 1
Presenter: Christy Bowling, Director of Early Childhood
Description: This beginning of year training is designed to give you everything you need to launch a successful, joyful, and organized Pre-K classroom. We will cover the essentials that turn a classroom into a community. This session is a blend of practical logistics and inspirational strategy. We'll focus on the high-impact routines that prevent "first week fatigue" and ensure your students feel safe, seen, and ready to learn from the moment they walk through your door.
Participants: Pre K Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Cashion Building, Baylor University
Fine Arts Professional Development
Presenter: Larry Carpenter
Description: Fine Art Team Building, Expectations, Cross-Curricular Lessons
Participants: All Fine Arts Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Waco High Band Hall
Physical Education Teacher Training
Presenter: Joann Hughes
Description: Physical Education Team Building, Expectations, Cross-curricular Lessons
Participants: All PE Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Kendrick Gym
Launch: Getting Started with Bluebonnet Learning K-2 Math
Presenters: Great Minds and Brittany Sanders
Description: This session introduces teachers to Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Math, building the knowledge and confidence needed to begin teaching with the curriculum as designed. Teachers will explore lesson structure, module-level resources, and the progression of content to plan intentional, equitable math experiences that build understanding for all students. Essential Question: How do I get started using Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Math?
Participants: New Kindergarten-2nd Math Teachers, and Math Teaching and Learning Specialists
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: TBD
Launch: Getting Started with Math Catalyst and Zearn Math
Presenters: Great Minds and Brittany Sanders
Description: This session introduces teachers to Math Catalyst Texas and Zearn Math for Texas, building the knowledge and confidence needed to begin using both programs as part of a multitiered learning solution. Teachers will examine the essential elements of effective supplemental and intervention instruction, including program structure, teacher and student roles, and key resources, so they are ready to implement with students right away. Essential Question: How do I get started using Math Catalyst Texas and Zearn Math for Texas?
Participants: Returning Kindergarten-2nd Math Teachers, and Math Teaching and Learning Specialists
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: TBD
HMH Launch for 3-5th Grade Returning Teachers - Reading to Small Groups
Presenter: Elizabeth Nelon
Description: This is for teachers who have used HMH Into Reading previously. Teachers will learn to plan with the new Version 2 of HMH Into Reading.
Participants: Returning 3-5 RLA Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 2:00
Location: Kendrick Cafeteria
HMH Launch for 3-5th Grade New Teachers
Presenter: Elizabeth Nelon
Description: This is for NEW to WISD Elementary teachers. Teachers will learn to plan with the new Version 2 of HMH Into Reading.
Participants: New 3-5 RLA Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 2:00
Location: Crestview Cafeteria
Grades 2-5 Spanish Teacher HMH Launch
Presenters: HMH and Carmen Diaz-Perez
Description: Teachers will learn to plan with the new Version 2 of HMH Into Reading and Ariba La Lectura V1
Participants: 2-5 Spanish Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 2:00
Location: Brook Ave
Secondary English: Scaffolding Part 1 - All Ladders and No Chutes!
Presenters: Kathryn Allen and Traci Minter
Description: In this session, educators will learn when and how to scaffold assignments for students using background information and vocabulary to make rigorous texts more accessible to students.
Participants: 1st Year Waco ISD 6-12 English teachers and T&L Specialists or anyone who didn't get the training in February
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: UHS Room P1300 A
Secondary English: Scaffolding Part 2 - How do you Remove the Scaffolds?
Presenters: Andrea Coachman and Traci Minter
Description: In this session, educators will learn when to remove scaffolds to help students become more self-sufficient when reading rigorous texts.
Participants: 2nd Year+ Waco ISD 6-12 English teachers and anyone else who received "All Ladders No Chutes" training in September and/or February
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: UHS Culinary Cafe
Secondary Social Studies Training
Presenter: Danielle Conner
Description: Get to Know Your Curriculum: We will be exploring and diving deep into our curriculum, new unit plans, and pacing documents. PM: Choice Sessions led by T&L Specialists
Participants: Secondary Social Studies Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Carver Cafeteria
Science Training - Getting to Know the District Curriculum and the Supplements
Presenters: McGraw Hill, EduSmart, IXL and Mary Tate
Description: In this session, K-12 teachers will master the 5E instructional model to foster deeper student inquiry and robust classroom discourse. Participants will learn to navigate the McGraw Hill curriculum effectively while seamlessly integrating EduSmart and IXL to differentiate and supplement instruction. Guest representatives from all three platforms will be on-site to demonstrate first year/advanced navigation techniques and share actionable strategies for increasing student discourse and engagement. Please register in Eduphoria.
Participants: K-5 Science only teachers and 6-12 Science Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Tennyson Cafeteria
Secondary Math Training for New WISD Teachers
Presenters: Carnegie Representative and Tiffany Flores
Description: The Initial Implementation Workshop gets your teachers and coaches started with Bluebonnet Learning curricula. Participants experience the research-based instructional model, become familiar with the teacher and student materials, and leave with an established process for planning and pacing throughout the school year.
Participants: All NEW Waco ISD Secondary Math Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 2:00
Location: 8th Floor Conference Room, Admin Building
Secondary Math: Not Just a Mathia Day - Designing Skills Reinforcement that Moves Learning Forward
Presenters: Carnegie Representative and Tiffany Flores
Description: In this session, educators will use a student work analysis protocol to examine exit tickets, identify patterns in student understanding, and plan responsive instruction for Skills Reinforcement Days. Participants will consider when to reteach through Skills Practice, pull a small group, or leverage MATHia and MATHstream to meet student needs. They will leave with practical tools for using data to design Skills Reinforcement Days that keep students engaged, confident, and progressing.
Participants: 2nd Year Waco ISD Secondary Math Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 2:00
Location: Boardroom
Supporting Proactive and Restorative Practices in All Learning Environments
Presenter: Brenda Sauls
Description: This session is designed for paraprofessionals who serve as the backbone of our classroom communities. We will explore how to transition from traditional, punitive disciplinary approaches to a proactive and responsive mindset. You play a critical role in cultivating school climates where every student—general and special education alike—feels seen, heard, and valued.
Participants: Campus Support Paraprofessionals and Special Education Paraprofessionals who do not need Day 1 of CPI
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Lake Air Library
SIT Conference
Presenters: Kourtni Parnell and Pennie Graeber
Description: Welcome to 2026-2027! Key Topics: Job Descriptions, Data and Curriculum
Participants: All SIT Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: GWAHCA
SAIL Teacher Training
Presenter: Stephanie Martinez
Description: These sessions will prepare SAIL teachers to kick off the 26-27 school year, Participants will review Operating Guidelines, prepare a daily schedule, review Solid Roots curriculum, and prepare to serve their SAIL students for the upcoming school year.
Participants: SAIL Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: WHS Culinary Cafe
ALT Curriculum BOY Bootcamp
Presenters: SPED Staff
Description: This session will help prepare ACHIEVE/ASPIRE/ECSE teachers for 26-27 school year and create a strong start to provide
high-quality instruction to students.
Participants: ACHIEVE/ASPIRE/ECSE Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Crestview Elementary
Dyslexia Team Training
Presenters: Kelly Carbonara and Haley Slaughter
Description: Dyslexia teacher training to prepare for program implementation, fidelity, and case management for the 26-27 school year.
Participants: Dyslexia Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Parkdale Elementary Library
Think Cerca
Presenter: Elizabeth Lalor
Description: Think Cerca Curriculum training for secondary resource ELA teachers
Participants: Secondary SPED Teachers and Resource RLA Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 11:00
Location: North Waco Library
Speech Team Meeting
Presenter: Andrea Grimm
Description: Welcome Back meeting/training for Speech team members to prepare for 26-27 school year
Participants: Speech Team Members
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Alta Vista Library
CPI Day 1
Presenters: Adam Nulph and Kelsi Wade
Description: Anyone Needing the Full Two Day Training
Participants: Recommended for Special Education and Campus Support Paraprofessionals 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: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Lake Air Cafeteria
Numinds Training
Presenter: Numinds Representative
Description: Numinds training for middle school Research/Discovery teachers
Participants: Middle School Discovery/Research Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 1:30
Location: 7th Floor Advanced Academics Office
World Language Other Than English PD
Presenters: Faith Foster, LOTE Education Specialists
Description: This training is for all LOTE teachers. The training will provide teachers with valuable second-language acquistion strategies, TEKS-based instructional methods, and practical tools to cultivate rich learning experiences that will help students communicate effectively in a foreign language.
Participants: All LOTE Teachers
Time: 9:00 - 2:00
Location: Region 12
AVID Teacher Training
Presenters: Lyssas Davoust
Description: AVID elective teacher district training and collaboration
Participants: AVID Teachers
Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Location: 9th Floor Conference Room
Pre K Academy Day 2
Presenter: Christy Bowling
Description: This beginning of year training is designed to give you everything you need to launch a successful, joyful, and organized Pre-K classroom. We will cover the essentials that turn a classroom into a community. This session is a blend of practical logistics and inspirational strategy. We'll focus on the high-impact routines that prevent "first week fatigue" and ensure your students feel safe, seen, and ready to learn from the moment they walk through your door.
Participants: Pre K Teachers & Pre K Assistants
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Cashion Building, Baylor University
Launch: Getting Started with Bluebonnet Learning 3-5 Math for New Teachers
Presenters: Great Minds and Brittany Sanders
Description: This session introduces teachers to Bluebonnet Learning 3-5 Math, building the knowledge and confidence needed to begin teaching with the curriculum as designed. Teachers will explore lesson structure, module-level resources, and the progression of content to plan intentional, equitable math experiences that build understanding for all students. Essential Question: How do I get started using Bluebonnet Learning K-5 Math?
Participants: New 3rd-5th Math Teachers, and Math Teaching and Learning Specialists
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: TBD
Launch: Getting Started with Math Catalyst and Zearn Math for Returning 3-5 Math Teachers
Presenters: Great Minds and Brittany Sanders
Description: This session introduces teachers to Math Catalyst Texas and Zearn Math for Texas, building the knowledge and confidence needed to begin using both programs as part of a multitiered learning solution. Teachers will examine the essential elements of effective supplemental and intervention instruction, including program structure, teacher and student roles, and key resources, so they are ready to implement with students right away. Essential Question: How do I get started using Math Catalyst Texas and Zearn Math for Texas?
Participants: Returning 3rd-5th Math Teachers, and Math Teaching and Learning Specialists
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: TBD
Year 1 Grades K-2 Teacher HMH Launch
Presenter: Sherry Bagby
Description: This is for NEW to WISD Elementary teachers. Teachers will learn to plan with the new Version 2 of HMH Into Reading.
Participants: New K-2 RLA Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 2:00
Location: Crestview Cafeteria
Year 2 Grades K-2 HMH Launch and Reading to Small Group Focus
Presenters: HMH and Sherry Bagby
Description: This is for teachers who have used HMH Into Reading previously. Teachers will learn to plan with the new Version 2 of HMH Into Reading .
Participants: Returning K-2 RLA Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 2:00
Location: Kendrick Cafeteria
K-1 Spanish Teacher HMH Launch
Presenters: HMH and Carmen Diaz-Perez
Description: Teachers will learn to plan with the new Version 2 of HMH Into Reading and Ariba La Lectura V1
Participants: K-1 Span Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 2:00
Location: Brook Ave
3D Science - Phenomenon-Based Learning
Presenter: Mary Tate
Description: Ready to move your students from memorizing facts to thinking like actual scientists? This hands-on workshop dives into the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Three-Dimensional Learning framework. Rather than teaching core science content in isolation, you will learn how to seamlessly weave together Core Ideas (the content), Scientific and Engineering Practices (the skills), and Recurring Themes and Concepts also known as Crosscutting Concepts (the big-picture thinking, like cause and effect) into everyday lessons. By shifting the focus to "sensemaking"—where students actively figure out real-world phenomena instead of just reading about them—you will leave this session with a fully overhauled, classroom-ready unit that builds deeper critical thinking, regardless of whether you teach 5th-grade earth science or high school physics. Please register in Eduphoria.
Participants: All District K-5 Science Teachers - (Who are not required to attend other training) All District 6-12 Science Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Tennyson Cafeteria
Secondary English: Pulling Small Groups to Enhance Student Understanding
Presenters: Andrea Coachman and Traci Minter
Description: In this session, educators will be given multiple options in how to pull small groups for older students and what to do with the students who aren't with the teacher.
Participants: 6-12 English Teachers and T&L Specialists
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: UHS Cafeteria
Secondary Social Studies Teachers
Presenter: Danielle Conner
Description: Internalizing Social Studies: We will be focusing on internalizing and planning high quality instruction implementing and embedding the new curriculum resources. We will also focus on enhancing the resources to ensure that student engagement is the main focus of instruction.
Participants: 6-12 Social Studies Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Carver Cafeteria
Secondary Math - Planning with Purpose: Using the Lesson Internalization Protocol
Presenters: Carnegie Representative & Tiffany Flores
Description: In this session, teachers will plan in grade-level teams using the Lesson Internalization Protocol to prepare for strong, intentional instruction. Participants will unpack the lesson, anticipate student thinking, and identify key moves that support student understanding. Teachers will leave with a stronger plan for implementation and next steps for instruction.
Participants: 2nd Year Waco ISD Secondary Math Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 2:00
Location: Boardroom
Physical Education Training
Presenter: Joann Hughes
Description: Physical Education Team Building, Expectations, Cross-curricular Lessons
Participants: All PE Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Kendrick Gym
SIT Conference
Presenters: Kourtni Parnell and Pennie Graeber
Description: Planning and Accel. Instruction Plan Writing
Participants: All SIT Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: GWAHCA
Elementary Music PLC
Presenter: Paula Hoover
Description: District Scope & Sequence, Quaver Use, Orff, Instructional Strategies
Participants: Elementary Music Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Hillcrest PDS Music Room
Elementary and Secondary Art PLC
Presenter: Bonnie Holmstrom
Description: Vertical Alignment, curriculum design, DoD, and lesson structure
Participants: All Visual Arts Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: WHS Art Room
Secondary Band PLC
Presenter: Tyler Sage
Description: District Concert & Sight Reading, Solo & Ensemble, Budgets, Replacement schedules
Participants: All Band and Orchestra Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: WHS Band Hall
Secondary Theatre PLC
Presenter: Katy Davis
Description: Acting Methods, Basic Tech Design, Dates, Contests, Cross-Curricular Lessons
Participants: All Theatre Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: WHS Black Box
CTE Training
Presenters: Director of Spec Ed, Director of Bilingual, Director of Strategic Systems, Director of Multi-Tiered System of Support
Description: To focus on compliance, framework, CTSOs, policies and standards for the CTE prorgram. Also, teachers will participate with the YSCIENCE staff to educate our staff to learning the YSCIENCE platform for pre and post tests for the Teacher Incentive Allotment program. Classroom strategies will be presented for managing classrooms.
Participants: Middle School and High School CTE Teachers including Tech Apps teachers
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: GWAMA
Discovering Research, STEM and Leadership
Presenter: Numinds
Description: Research and Leadership PD for middle school Discovery and Research Elective Teachers
Participants: Middle School Discovery/Research Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 1:30
Location: 7th Floor Advanced Academics Office
ALT Curriculum BOY Boot Camp
Presenters: SPED Instructional Staff
Description: Day 2--This session will help prepare ACHIEVE/ASPIRE/ECSE teachers for 26-27 school year and create a strong start to provide high-quality instruction to students.
Participants: ACHIEVE/ASPIRE/ECSE Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Crestview Elementary
SHARS Training
Presenters: Claudia Orta - Houston Medicaid
Description: This session will equip personal care providers with updates and training to complete SHARS billing.
Participants: FA/ECSE, ARD Facilitators/Diags, Speech Team Members, District Nursing Staff
Times:
FA/ESCE - 8:00 - 11:00
ARD Facilitators/Diags - 11:00 - 11:45
Speech Team Members - 12:00 - 2:00
District Nursing Staff - 2:00 - 2:45
Location: Alta Vista Library
CPI Day 2 or Refresher Only
Presenters: Adam Nulph and Kelsi Wade
Description: Day Two of a 2-day training or Refresher
Participants: Recommended for Special Education and Campus Support Paraprofessionals who need training for the '26-'27 School Year; Others may attend if need to be trained based on a recommendation from their campus principal
Time: 8:00 - 2:00
Location: Lake Air Cafeteria
BOY LPAC Chair Training - AM Session
Presenters: Bilingual Dept
Description: This training is for administrators who serve as campus designated LPAC Chairs. Attendees will learn about Title III service provision and compliance requirements for Emergent Bilinguals. The Title III Beginning of Year (BOY) compliance process will be reviewed and LPAC Chairs will learn the legal requirements for the BOY LPAC. Attendees will also learn how to utilize the ELLevation platform to streamline Title III and LPAC administrative compliance requirements.
Participants: All Campus LPAC Chairs
Time: 9:00 - 11:00
Location: Virtual
BOY LPAC Chair Training - PM Session
Presenters: Bilingual Dept
Description: This training is for administrators who serve as campus designated LPAC Chairs. Attendees will learn about Title III service provision and compliance requirements for Emergent Bilinguals. The Title III Beginning of Year (BOY) compliance process will be reviewed and LPAC Chairs will learn the legal requirements for the BOY LPAC. Attendees will also learn how to utilize the ELLevation platform to streamline Title III and LPAC administrative compliance requirements.
Participants: All Campus LPAC Chairs
Time: 9:00 - 11:00
Location: Virtual
SIT Conference
Presenters: Kourtni Parnell and Pennie Graeber
Description: New SIT Curriculum and BrM training
Participants: New SIT Teachers
Time: 8:00 - 4:00
Location: GWAHCA
At-Risk Campus Coordinator PLC
Presenter: Kourtni Parnell
Description: At-Risk Coordinators training on Samegoal, Designated Supports requirements and deadlines
Participants: At-Risk Coordinators
Time: 8:00 - 4:00
Location: GWAHCA
iReady for Beginners
Presenter: iReady Representative
Description: This foundational session is designed to help new K–8 teachers maximize the impact of i-Ready. We will clarify the why behind the i-Ready Diagnostic, exploring its purpose as a universal screener administered three times a year (Fall, Winter, and Spring). Beyond the data, you will discover the robust i-Ready curriculum resources available at your fingertips—such as Tools for Instruction and Teacher-Led Lessons—and learn exactly how to leverage them to plan high-impact interventions during your daily WIN (What I Need) block
Participants: Any staff, Grades K-8
Time: 8:00 - 12:00
Location: Kendrick Cafe
Mastery Prep for SAT Option 1
Presenter: Mastery Prep Consultant
Description: Maximize your WIN (What I Need) groups to push students over the CCMR finish line. In this session, we will explore how to effectively use Mastery Prep as supplemental resources tailored specifically for TSIA and SAT preparation for juniors and seniors. Teachers will learn how to utilize digital tools to boost college readiness benchmarks efficiently.
Participants: High School WIN Teachers Supporting SAT Prep
Time: 8:00 - 12:00
Location: Carver Middle School
IXL Option 1
Presenter: IXL Representative
Description: Discover how to effectively integrate IXL as a powerful supplemental resource in your high school core content classroom. This session will cover practical strategies for aligning IXL modules with your current curriculum, utilizing real-time diagnostics to target skill gaps, and keeping high school students engaged in independent practice.
Participants: Core Content Teachers and WIN Teachers that Support TSIA Math and RLA Prep
Time: 8:00 - 12:00
Location: Tennyson Middle School
CTE Training - WISD Partnerships and WISD Education Foundation Presentation
Presenters: Coordinator of Community Partnerships & Lead Librarian
Description: This professional development session is designed to help educators learn about business partnerships and grant writing. Teachers can write grants in the Spring for their programs to enrich the classroom and teaching strategies. Also, teachers will learn how to focus on teaching literacy and writing in the CTE classroom for all learners.
Participants: Middle School and High School CTE Teachers including Tech Apps teachers
Time: 8:00 - 4:00
Location: GWAHCA
Science Teacher Workshop
Presenter: Mary Tate
Description: Missed the initial elementary science training on July 14th? Join us for a condensed recap designed to get K-5 teachers completely up to speed for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Mary Tate will kick off the session by detailing the revamped district science curriculum materials and essential science protocols for the new year. Following this update, an on-site guest representative from McGraw-Hill will guide you through the platform's navigation—from first-year basics to advanced techniques—while demonstrating how to weave the 5E instructional model directly into your digital workflow. You will leave with actionable strategies to navigate your new resources effectively, foster deeper student inquiry, and increase robust classroom discourse. Choose which session you want to attend and register for each choice in Eduphoria.
Elementary Science Teachers:
Morning: 8:00 - 9:30: Elem Science Curriculum, Protocols, and Assessments Eduphoria Registration
10:00 - 11:00: Elementary McGraw Hill Navigation and Advanced Settings Eduphoria Registration
11:00 - 11:30: Open Questions
Afternoon: 1:00 - 2:00: Elementary McGraw Hill Navigation and Advanced Settings Eduphoria Registration
2:30 - 4:00: Elem Science Curriculum, Protocols, and Assessments Eduphoria Registration
Secondary Science Teachers:
8:00 - 4:00: Lesson Planning with Peers Eduphoria Registration
Location: Carver Theatre and Art Rooms
Implementing the ELPS and Sheltered Instruction in Reading and Language Arts (RLA) and Social Studies. (AM Session 1)
Presenters: Milissa Johnson, Cathleen Rooney, Julie Pena, Randy James, and Rebecca Rivera
Description: Teachers will learn how to implement sheltered instruction and the new ELPS in RLA and Social Studies. This training will also provide teachers with exemplars to utilize when planning lessons for Emergent Bilingual students as well as high-leverage instruction strategies such as Reciprocal Teaching to increase student discourse in the classroom as Emergent Bilinguals grow in English proficiency.
Participants: Required: 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)
All Skill Levels (Novice, Skilled and Master Level)
Time: 8:00 - 9:30
Location: Brook Ave
Grades 3-5 Elm RLA - Internalizing HMH
Presenter: Elizabeth Nelon
Description: Come prepared to review our internalization protocol and internalize with 3-5 RLA teachers across the district.
Participants: 3-5 RLA Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 2:00
Location: Cedar Ridge Cafeteria
***Park in the bigger parking lot by the track***
K-2 Elm RLA -Internalizing HMH
Presenter: Sherry Bagby
Description: Come prepared to review our internalization protocol and internalize with K-2 RLA teachers across the district.
Participants: K-2 RLA Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 2:00
Location: Lake Air Montessori
K-5 Social Studies Teacher Training Option 1
Presenters: Studies Weekly and Danielle Conner
Description: Onboarding of print/digital resources with focus on creative/RLA connections
Participants: K-5 Social Studies Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 11:30
Location: Bell's Hill
BCBA Job Alike Meeting
Presenter: Stephanie Martinez
Description: BCBA Planning Collaboration and Updates
Participants: BCBA Staff
Time: 8:30 - 9:30
Location: North Waco and Google Meet
SPED Teacher Training
Presenters: SPED Leadership
Description: This session will focus on information, training, and strategies needed to start the new school year off with ease to assist our
teachers and case managers with data driven decisions to help provide HQI to all special education students.
Participants: SPED Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 4:00
Location: WHS PAC
Secondary Math: Internalizing Upcoming Bluebonnet/Carnegie Lessons
Presenter: Tiffany Flores
Description: Come prepared to internalize upcoming lessons with teachers from across the district.
Participants: Secondary Math Teachers
Time: 8:30 - 2:00
Location: Boardroom
WISD Elementary GT Cluster Teacher Training
Presenters: Elm GT Cluster Teachers
Description: Elementary GT cluster teachers will attend sessions to help differentiate for GT learners in the classroom. This training is required for all elementary GT Cluster teachers and serves as the annual GT update.
Participants: All GT Cluster teachers
Time: 9:00 - 3:00
Location: UHS
Secondary AP/Pre AP/ Pre-Advanced Training
Presenter: Paula Miller
Description: AP/PreAP and middle school PreAdv teachers will focus on content vertical alignment of skills to refine strategies. This training is required for all secondary Advanced teachers and serves as the annual GT update.
Participants: AP, PreAP and Middle school PreAdvanced teachers
Time: 9:00 - 3:00
Location: UHS
ELDA, ELLA and ESL Intensive Reading PD
Presenter: Grace Benson
Description: This PD will provide teachers with valuable hands-on training for the new Emergent Bilingual English language acquisition curriculum for student with limited English proficiency in ELLA, ELDA, and ESL Intensive Reading.
Participants: All ELDA, ELLA, and ESL Instensive Reading Teachers
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Location: Brook Ave Elm Library
AVID- AET Collaboration
Presenters: Lyssa Davoust
Description: AVID elective teacher district training
Participants: All AVID Elective Teachers
Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Location: 9th Floor Conference Room
Implementing the ELPS and Sheltered Instruction in Math and Science (AM Session 2)
Presenters: Milissa Johnson, Cathleen Rooney, Julie Pena, Randy James, and Rebecca Rivera
Description: Teachers will learn how to implement sheltered instruction and the new ELPS in Math and Science. This training will also provide teachers with exemplars to utilize when planning lessons for Emergent Bilingual students as well as high-leverage instruction strategies such as Reciprocal Teaching to increase student discourse in the classroom as Emergent Bilinguals grow in English proficiency.
Participants: Required: ALL Math and Science teachers from ALL Middle and High Schools
(Including Wiley)
All Skill Levels (Novice, Skilled and Master Level)
Time: 9:30 - 11:00
Location: Brook Avenue Cafeteria
One-Way Dual Language Immersion 101 (AM Session 2)
Presenters: José Reyna, Grace Benson, and Carmen Diaz-Perez
Description: ESL teachers in grades PK-2 will learn how to implement sheltered instruction and the new ELPS across the core-content areas. This training will also provide teachers with exemplars to utilize when planning lessons for Emergent Bilingual students as well as high-leverage instruction strategies such as Reciprocal Teaching to increase student discourse in the classroom as Emergent Bilinguals grow in English proficiency.
Participants: Required: All New Dual Language Immersion Teachers in grades PK-1 (only for novice level Dual Language Immersion teachers)
Time: 10:00 - 11:00
Location: UHS Culinary Cafe
Implementing the ELPS and Sheltered Instruction Across the Core-Content (PM Session 1)
Presenters: Milissa Johnson, Cathleen Rooney, Julie Pena, Randy James, and Rebecca Rivera
Description: ESL teachers in grades PK-2 will learn how to implement sheltered instruction across the core-content areas. This training will also provide teachers with exemplars to utilize when planning lessons for Emergent Bilingual students as well as high-leverage second language acquisition strategies to help students access content as they grow in English proficiency.
Participants: Required: ESL Teachers in Grades PK-2 from all Elementary Schools
All Skill Levels (Novice, Skilled and Master Level)
Time: 12:00 - 2:00
Location: Brook Ave Cafeteria
Giving all Students a Voice: Student Discourse in the Dual Language Immersion Classroom (PM Session 1)
Presenters: José Reyna, Grace Benson, and Carmen Diaz-Perez
Description: This training will have a short refresher portion that will cover the essential components of One-Way Dual Language Immersion, Waco ISD’s Language Allocation Plan, Waco ISD’s Development of Biliteracy Plan, Bridging across languages in ELAR and SLAR, and WISD instructional and environmental look-fors for high quality Dual Language Immersion classrooms. Teachers will then dive deep into the importance of student discourse as a vehicle to deepen learning and learn valuable strategies such as Reciprocal Teaching and Jigsaw across the core-content areas to promote student discourse for students at all language proficiency levels.
Participants: Required: All New Dual Language Immersion Teachers in grades 2-5 (only for novice level Dual Language Immersion teachers)
Time: 12:00 - 3:00
Location: UHS Culinary Cafe
K-5 Social Studies PM Option
Presenters: Studies Weekly and Danielle Conner
Description: Onboarding of print/digital resources with focus on creative/RLA connections
Participants: K-5 Social Studies Teachers, T&L Specialists
Time: 12:30 - 3:30
Location: Bell's Hill Cafeteria
Data to Action: Running iReady Instructional Group Reports to Target Student Need
Presenter: iReady Consultant
Description: Teachers will learn how to navigate the i-Ready platform to generate and analyze Instructional Group Reports. Participants will discover how to use this targeted data to form flexible student groups, pinpoint specific skill gaps, and implement actionable, data-driven instructional strategies in the classroom.
Participants: Any K-8 Staff
Time: 1:00 - 4:00
Location: Kendrick Cafe
Mastery Prep for SAT - PM Option
Presenters: Mastery Prep Consultant
Description: Maximize your WIN (What I Need) groups to push students over the CCMR finish line. In this session, we will explore how to effectively use Mastery Prep as supplemental resources tailored specifically for TSIA and SAT preparation for juniors and seniors. Teachers will learn how to utilize digital tools to boost college readiness benchmarks efficiently.
Participants: High School WIN Teachers Supporting SAT Prep
Time: 1:00 - 4:00
Location: Carver Middle School
IXL Option 2
Presenters: IXL Consultant
Description: Discover how to effectively integrate IXL as a powerful supplemental resource in your high school core content classroom. This session will cover practical strategies for aligning IXL modules with your current curriculum, utilizing real-time diagnostics to target skill gaps, and keeping high school students engaged in independent practice.
Participants: Core Content WIN Teachers Supporting TSIA Math and RLA
Time: 1:00 - 4:00
Location: Tennyson Middle School
Accommodations and Modifications for SPED Students
Presenters: SPED Staff
Description: This session is dedicated to helping teachers implement classroom accommodations and modifications in the general education classroom for both core classes and electives.
Participants: All General Ed Teachers
Time: 1:00 - 3:00
Location: GWAMA Cafeteria
Implementing the ELPS and Sheltered Instruction Across Core Content Areas (PM Session 2)
Presenters: Milissa Johnson, Cathleen Rooney, Julie Pena, Randy James, and Rebecca Rivera
Description: ESL teachers in grades 3-5 will learn how to implement sheltered instruction and the new ELPS across the core-content areas. This training will also provide teachers with exemplars to utilize when planning lessons for Emergent Bilingual students as well as high-leverage instruction strategies such as Reciprocal Teaching to increase student discourse in the classroom as Emergent Bilinguals grow in English proficiency.
Participants: Required: ESL Teachers in Grades 3-5 from all Elementary Schools
All Skill Levels (Novice, Skilled and Master Level)
Time: 2:00 - 4:00
Location: Brook Ave Cafeteria
One-Way Dual Language Immersion 101 (PM Session 2)
Presenters: José Reyna, Grace Benson, and Carmen Diaz-Perez
Description: Teachers who are new to WISD or their grade level, will stay after other teachers are dismissed from the first part of the PM session to dive deeper into the essential Dual Language Immersion instructional components with a focus on the Bilingual Learning Centers (for Grade 2), Research Centers (Grades 3-5), Word Walls, and the ELAR and SLAR scope and sequence. One-on-one direct support will be provided and teachers will have an opportunity to ask clarifying questions and receive hands-on coaching in a small group setting tailored for novice level Dual Language Immersion teachers.
Participants: Required: All 5th Grade Dual Language Immersion Teachers and any new teachers to Dual Language Immersion
Time: 3:00 - 4:00
Location: UHS Culinary Cafe
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
ARD Facilitator Job Alike - Option 1
Presenter: Cathy Parker
Description: Focus on report running and monthly compliance
Participants: ARD Facilitators
Time: 8:00 - 10:00
Location:Alta Vista Library
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
PIEMS At-Risk Training
Presenter: Pennie Graeber
Description: PEIMS At-Risk/PEIMS Coding and Intervention Coding for snapshot and HB1416 Coding
Participants: All At-Risk Campus Coordinators
Time: 8:30 - 4:00
Location: Boardroom
ARD Facilitator Job Alike - Option 2
Presenter: Cathy Parker
Description: Focus on report running and monthly compliance
Participants: ARD Facilitators
Time: 1:30 - 3:30
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
Diagnostician Job Alike Option 1
Presenter: Cathy Parker
Description: Focus on report running and monthly compliance
Participants: Diagnosticians
Time: 8:00 - 10:00
Location: Alta Vista Library
Campus Support Specialists Monthly Meeting
Presenters: Christy Freeman, Adam Nulph and Brenda Sauls
Description: Monthly meeting that is REQUIRED for all Campus Support Specialists where discussion and training will be around the delivery of quality researched intervention based on student data.
Participants: Campus Support Specialist
Time: 9:00 - 11:00
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
T-PESS Orientation - AM Session
Presenter: Dr. Carridine
Description: AP Orientation
Participants: New APs
Time: 9:00 - 12:00
Location: Goodwill
T-PESS Orientation - PM Session
Presenter: Dr. Carridine
Description: AP Orientation
Participants: New APs
Time: 1:00 - 4:00
Location: Goodwill
Diagnostician Job Alike Option 2
Presenter: Cathy Parker
Description: Focus on report running and monthly compliance
Participants: Diagnosticians
Time: 8:00 - 10:00
Location: Alta Vista Library
BOY CLI CPM & KPM Training Option 1
Presenter: Christy Bowling
Description: This required session is designed to give you total confidence in administering the Circle Progress Monitoring (CPM) for Pre-K and the Kindergarten Progress Monitoring (KPM) tools. We will make it clear and easy to ensure you are ready to capture accurate, actionable data.
Participants: Pre K Teachers, Kindergarten Teachers, Teaching & Learning Specialists
Time: 4:00 - 5:00
Location: Boardroom