Upcoming Workshops

Join us for the Region 7 Midwinter Breakfast at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio Riverwalk and enjoy a relaxed morning of good food and great conversation with fellow East Texas superintendents.

Join us for a six-part series designed to strengthen instructional coaching by bringing together coaches and supervisors to build clarity, sharpen skills, and create a shared vision for success.

Discover how Writing in the Elementary Science Classroom can help students think critically, explain their reasoning, and connect with TEKS-based science practices.

Master fact fluency without the flashcard fatigue—join us to discover fun, research-based strategies that build confident, flexible problem solvers!

Supporting G/T Learners in the CTE Classroom helps CTE teachers learn how to engage and challenge Gifted/Talented students through creativity, critical thinking, and real-world application. This free Region 7 ESC workshop also fulfills the state-required G/T 6-hour update for educators.

This series walks you from standards to daily routines to assessment, with ready-made frameworks, planning guides, and strategies that help students think, talk, and remember the math.

This year's cohort will focus on reading and writing integration, authentic revision practices, and leveraging the NEW TEKS RS planning platform to strengthen instructional planning.

The Secondary Math STAAR Success Series helps 6th–8th grade and Algebra I teachers boost student confidence with hands-on, STAAR-aligned strategies that build stamina, accuracy, and real-world problem-solving skills.

Help your 3rd–5th grade students strengthen their understanding of key math concepts before STAAR testing. These sessions guide teachers through identifying common misconceptions, analyzing STAAR error patterns, and using CRA (concrete–representational–abstract) strategies to connect student thinking to the TEKS.

Hands-on STEM workshops using coding and design tools to enhance science instruction and student engagement.

Creative Sparks: Elementary Art Cohort for EC–5th is all about fresh ideas, hands-on mediums, and inspiring ways to spark imagination in your young artists.

Discover how to bring history to life in your classroom with engaging strategies for finding, analyzing, and using primary sources.

Join this year-long, 4-day series to collaborate, review TEKS, develop units, and create engaging lessons with fellow educators.

Explore instructional materials under review at the Region 7 ESC IMRA Cycle 2025 Showcase, featuring RLA, phonics, and mathematics programs in English and Spanish. Educators can review programs and engage with publishers to support instructional planning.

Register for the full series to build your skills step-by-step and keep the momentum going all year.

Write a Little a Lot focuses on using short, meaningful writing to strengthen comprehension and communication in Social Studies. It is packed with strategies that make student thinking visible.

Artistic Explorations: Secondary Art Cohort is your chance to spark new ideas, refine your teaching practice, and connect with fellow secondary art educators who share your passion for creativity.

Bring K-2 science to life with hands-on stations aligned to TEKS—explore, create, and leave with ready-to-use tools! 

Sound Solutions: The Elementary Music Cohort brings EC–5th grade teachers together to share ideas, explore new approaches, and gain fresh inspiration for the music classroom.

The Secondary Math Workshop Series helps Grades 6–12 teachers implement and strengthen the math workshop model through practical, classroom-ready strategies.

Let your thinking go curiouser and curiouser at the Mind Flex Region 7 ESC G/T Conference, where educators discover new approaches to gifted instruction and earn their annual 6-hour G/T update.

The spotlight’s on PFE! Join us for a four-part training series that will have your Title I program running like a well-oiled sideshow.

Youth Leadership Summit sets the stage for students to step into the spotlight, build confidence, and lead with their own flair while hearing insight from keynote speaker Brandon P. Fleming.

The CTE Leadership Development Series helps new CTE leaders build essential skills, stay supported, and gain real-world insight they can apply right away.

The updated English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs) session gives educators practical strategies for 2026 implementation and includes the new ELPS Flip Book.

Explore Title II, Part A strategies for recruitment, PD, and evidence-based practices to strengthen educator effectiveness and compliance.

The New CTE Teacher Bootcamp is a four-part series that helps new teachers build confidence with classroom strategies, management skills, and the essentials for success.

Gain a clear understanding of Private Nonprofit Equitable Services Requirements for Titles I–IV. Learn compliance, consultation, and evaluation strategies to ensure equitable services across programs.

Private school officials are invited to this virtual workshop to learn about equitable services available under Titles I–IV through ESSA for eligible students, teachers, and parents.

Step into Linking Liaisons: Quarterly Collaboration Meetings, a vintage-circus-themed space for Region 7 Homeless Liaisons to learn, share, and stay current on McKinney-Vento updates. Each session offers new resources, practical ideas, and community support to help you better serve students and families.

Build stronger connections with students and colleagues through Capturing Kids’ Hearts 1 & 2. Learn proven strategies to create safe, relationship-centered classrooms that inspire trust, teamwork, and academic success.

Join us for CLNA for Perkins V: Are You Ready? Learn how to complete your Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) to strengthen CTE programs through data-driven decisions. Afternoon support from Region 7 CTE staff will be available.

Join us for the CTE Roundtable Meeting at Union Grove High School on March 3, 2026. Connect with fellow CTE professionals, hear TEA updates, and explore labor market data tied to CLNA, Perkins, and programs of study—all while networking and sharing ideas to strengthen your CTE programs.

Join us for CEP + CEP Report Lab to learn how to manage Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) campuses effectively. Explore the application process, financial responsibilities, daily operations, and record-keeping to support free meals in high-poverty districts.

Register for the March 24 In-Person or March 31 Virtual workshop

SFSP training offers practical guidance and the latest updates to help you deliver a reliable and effective summer meals program.

Step into the Private Nonprofit General Information Meeting and get a quick, clear look at how ESSA equitable services work. Connect with LEAs, ask what you’ve always wanted to ask, and leave knowing exactly what comes next for your school.

Join us for the Private Nonprofit General Information Meeting and jump-start your ESSA equitable services planning. Meet with LEAs, get answers, and walk away confident about your next steps.