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Center for Effective Schools Workshops

Find workshops for Accountability & Assessment, Accelerated Learning, Administrative Leadership, School Improvement, TIL, TIA, TCLAS, and more!
 
First Time Administrators Academy   Texas Principal Evaluation Support System (T-PESS)
Multiple Dates
Register for these sessions by emailing [email protected].
 
October 23
Register for this session by emailing [email protected].
Accountability for Leaders with Lead4ward   Advancing Educational Leadership
Learn how data measures in the Accountability system support effective instructional leadership, both in-person and online.
 
February 4-6
Register for these sessions by emailing [email protected].
 
 
 
Texas Teacher Evaluation Support System TTESS   Texas Instructional Leadership: Capacity Building Solutions for Effective Schools
Multiple Dates
Register for these sessions by emailing [email protected].
 
iSpring Course that provides LEAS with a brief overview of what Texas Instructional Leadership is and how to get their campus and district leaders involved in these transformational capacity-building cohorts. 

Curriculum Workshops

Find workshops for Dyslexia, Early Childhood, ELAR, Fine Arts, GT, Instructional Coaching, Math, NBPTS, Science, Social Studies, TEKS, Texas Lesson Study, and more!
 
Artistic Explorations Secondary Art Cohort   Theatre Teacher Curriculum Chat
Join our workshop to ignite your passion, discover fresh art lessons, and connect with fellow secondary art teach
 
Join us to collaborate, share ideas, and gain fresh perspectives in theatre with the fine arts community!
 
 
What have we learned from STAAR?
  Make, Take and Bake Anchor Charts and Brain Dumps
Join us as we dig in and build our student's levels of thinking and achievement with new instructional strategies and tools.
 
Join us to make, take, and bake these strategies that can increase student achievement.
 
 
 
Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics   Thinking Like a Scientist G/T 6 Hour Update (K-5th)
Transform your classroom from rote memorization to deep, student-owned mathematical thinking and learning.
 
Explore leading scientific thinking and real-world science with the new Science TEKS in this hands-on workshop.
 
 
 
Spiraling through the Science TEKS for STAAR Achievement   TEKS Trek Middle School Science Cohort at Westwood ISD
Discover strategies to spiral content, address misconceptions, and enhance student understanding in this impactful workshop!
 
Join our hands-on workshop to enhance science lessons with TEKS and 3-D instruction. Connect, learn, and grow!
 
 
 
Spilling the Tea Fall 2024 G/T Coordinators Meeting  
LitCon 24 Iluminate Literacy Save the Date
Stay updated on G/T services, TEA updates, and collaborate with peers to share best practices and challenges in gifted education.
 
 
 
 
Secondary Math from Hands on to Abstract
 
TAME 2024-2025 Events
Experience the power of hands-on learning in secondary math education with the Concrete-Representational-Abstract approach, fostering deeper understanding and critical thinking.
 
TAME envisions a Texas where students realize their full potential, build community in engineering, and create inclusive solutions that reflect and celebrate our diverse world.
 
 
 
Math & Emerging Bilinguals . Extended Constructed Response STAAR Updates
Come build plans for your emerging bilinguals to reach higher levels of achievement.
 
Get hyped, educators! Let's conquer STAAR 2.0 and ECR challenges with gusto. Enhance writing skills and energize teaching!
   
 
LITCON 24 Illuminate Literacy   TEKS RS k-12 RLA Planning Cohort
Join us at the Region 7 Literacy Conference to explore cutting-edge strategies and best practices in literacy teaching and learning.
 
Join our dynamic training series! Deepen RLA understanding, TEKS RS planning, and instructional delivery alongside regional colleagues.
   
 
8th Grade U Social Studies   Sound Solutions
Join 8th Grade Social Studies U! Collaborate with peers, delve into TEKS, and craft dynamic units. Fast-paced, teacher-centered learning awaits!
 
Collaborate, share ideas, and gain fresh perspectives in music with fellow EC-5th grade teachers across Region 7!
 
 
 
Article II & The Evolution of Presidential Power Presented by Law Related Education
  G/T 6HR Update Friendsgiving Innovate Together
This session is perfect for US History and Government teachers, with hands-on lessons, scholarly insights, and focused breakout sessions. Lunch included!
 
Boost your creativity and gain new skills in a jewelry-making workshop tailored for elementary and middle school teachers.
 
 
 
Creative Dornments Jewelry Making Techniques for Young Artists
  2024-2025 Biology Cohort
Boost your creativity and gain new skills in a jewelry-making workshop tailored for elementary and middle school teachers.
 
Join TEKS Trek: Advanced 3-D Science Instruction for High School. Elevate your teaching with hands-on, TEKS-focused workshops.
 
 
 
Creative Sparks Elementary Art Cohort for EC-5th
 
Artistic Explorations Secondary Art Cohort
Join us to ignite your students' creativity and reignite your passion for
teaching art!
 
Join our workshop to ignite your passion, discover fresh art lessons, and connect with fellow secondary art teachers!
 
 
 
Mock Trial Student Competition    
This regional competition is open to all high school students – public, private, and home school. Teams must register through the Texas High School Mock Trial Competition website.
 
 

Digital Learning Workshops

Find workshops for Blended Learning, Library Services, Discover Education, and more!
 
Enhancing Education with AI Tools   Embracing Student Agency
Attend our workshop to learn how AI transforms teaching with personalized learning, streamlined grading, and enhanced student engagement.
 
Student agency empowers students to control their learning. Learn how to foster a learner-centered environment and enhance engagement.

Library PLC October
 
Google Classroom Tips & Tricks
Join our library professional learning community meet-up to discuss timely topics and best practices—your voice matters!
 
Unlock Google Classroom's potential: practical tips, time-saving hacks, and innovative strategies for effective online teaching. 
 
 
 
AI in the RLA Classroom
 
Blended Learning Building a Foundation
Gain lesson plans and strategies to integrate AI into writing instruction, enhancing skills and ethics in this hands-on workshop.
 
Discover blended learning strategies to combine traditional instruction with online tools for effective and engaging experiences.
 
 
 
Electing Experiences The Power of Student Choice
  FITT 24: Fall Innovative Teaching & Technology Conference
Explore how student voice and choice enhance personalized learning, curiosity, and self-direction in this interactive workshop.
 
Don’t miss this exciting two-day event! Join us for innovative tech workshops tailored for educators, librarians, and administrators.
 
 
 
Library PLC December
 
Digital Learning PLC December
Join our library professional learning community meet-up to discuss timely topics and best practices—your voice matters!
 
Join our Digital Learning PLC to discuss tools, AI, testing prep, and support for learning with peers.
 
 
 
Digital Tools for Learning: A Roundtable Discussion   Project Based Learning with Virtual Tools
Discuss and share your favorite digital tools for learning in this round table event. Learn from peers and enhance your classroom.
 
Unlock PBL with AI tools! Join this workshop to enhance inquiry and creativity and create ready-to-use classroom units.
 
 
 
AI in the Fine Arts
 
Unlocking Student Empowerment with COVA
Unlock AI's creative potential in Fine Arts! Join our workshop to explore tools and boost your artistry!
 
Empower student learning with COVA! Join our workshop to master Choice, Ownership, and Voice in digital education!
 
 
 
All Things Google   Enhancing Education with AI Tools
Boost your classroom tech skills! Join our workshop to master Google Suite for Education. Perfect for all educators!
 
Transform your teaching with AI! Join our workshop to explore AI tools for personalized learning and student engagement.
 
 
 
Harnessing AI in Academia
 
Library PLC - February
Discover ethical AI use in academia and learn strategies to enhance research, creativity, and academic integrity.
 
Join our library professional learning community meet-up to discuss timely topics and best practices—your voice matters!
 
 
 
Google Classroom Tips & Tricks
 
FITT 24 & TCEA 25 Recap
Unlock Google Classroom's potential: practical tips, time-saving hacks, and innovative strategies for effective online teaching. 
 
Discuss FITT 2024, TCEA 2025, and explore instructional tech tools and strategies in this engaging roundtable.
 
 
 
Crafting Authentic Learning Experiences
 
Digital Learning PLC February
Transform your classroom with engaging, real-world problem-solving techniques in our workshop on authentic learning experiences!
 
Join your Digital Learning peers for a post-Valentine's Day PLC to share strategies and support for tackling STAAR/EOC!
 
 
 
Fables & Forces Weaving Tall Tales and Tangible Science
  Library PLC - March
Explore K-5 Science TEKS through tall tales and fairy tales in this engaging, imaginative workshop!
 
Join our library professional learning community meet-up to discuss timely topics and best practices—your voice matters!
 
 
 
Enhancing Education with AI Tools
 
Library PLC - April
Participate in a hands-on workshop to explore integrating AI tools in education for personalized learning, streamlined grading, and enhanced engagement!
 
Join our library professional learning community meet-up to discuss timely topics and best practices—your voice matters!
 
 
 
Digital Learning PLC - May
 
Digital Online Courses
Celebrate the 24-25 school year at our final Digital Learning PLC of the year—take a moment to breathe before the year ends!
 
Google + STEM + DiscoveryEd + More!
Looking for digital learning resources but don't know where to start? We can help with that! Check out our library of on-demand courses.

State & Federal Programs Workshops

Find workshops for Bilingual/ESL, Child Nutrition, Counselors, CTE, CCMR, ESSA, McKinney-Vento, Migrant Education, Nurse/Health/PE, School Safety & Security, and more!
 
Title I, Schoolwide Program Elements Webinar   Fall, Spring and Winter Federal Programs Director's Meetings
Join us for a full-day session on Title I, Part A Program: CNA, Schoolwide Plan, and evaluation.
 
Get updates, network, and share best practices to enhance your programs and understand ESSA requirements.
 
2024 Professional School Counselor Academy Rain or Shine
 
Paraprofessional Institute
Enhance your skills at the annual School Counselor Academy, focusing on strategies for social, emotional, and academic success.
 
Join for a 2-day training covering paraprofessional roles, reading, writing, math, and ESSA requirements fulfillment.
 
 
 
Classroom Management: Cruising Into A Great Year
 
Edgar and Uniform Grant Guidance UGG Updates
Explore practical ideas for classroom climate, culture, and management to ensure a successful school year for all grade levels
 
Attend virtually for basics on EDGAR and UGG revisions. Essential for superintendents, federal program directors, and purchasing staff.
 
 
 
STAAR Updates Workshop Extended Constructed Response 301
 
School Safety Roundtable
Refine ECR with updates, author's craft, and authentic revision techniques. Enhance writing skills & tools for immediate classroom use.
 
Learn to meet Title IV, Part A requirements and complete the Special Data Collection for public reporting.
 
 
 
Methods of Administration
 
Virtual Title IV Part A
Attend the workshop at Chapel Hill ISD to prepare for MOA CTE audits: understand questions and required preparations, and avoid pitfalls.
 
Learn to meet Title IV, Part A requirements and complete the Special Data Collection for public reporting.
 
 
 
Food Service Show
 
National Organization for Victim Assistance
Get ready to rock your taste buds and feast on the hottest food trends at Cafeteria Jam, where flavor and rhythm collide!
 
Join us for the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) training to learn crisis intervention and help schools recover from crisis situations. Attend all three days for credit!
 
 
 
TCOLE #4064 Training: Safe Solutions for Every Child
 
Level II CTE Program Management
Join this free course by the Texas School Safety Center to meet mandates on child development, mental health, and de-escalation.
 
Experienced CTE professionals join us to cover CTE management, legislative updates, funding, certifications, budgeting, and best practices.
 
 
 
Virtual CPS Consortium Meeting
 
Safer Schools Together Monthly Updates
Partner with CPS to learn best practices and updates for supporting students effectively in schools.
 
Join our 1-hour Zoom to learn essential safety measures for protecting students and staff on campus.
 
 
 
Emotional Poverty
 
School Safety Roundtable
Understand anger, anxiety, and avoidance, and learn tools to manage and reduce anger in the classroom.
 
Learn to meet Title IV, Part A requirements and complete the Special Data Collection for public reporting.
 
 
 
CTE Academies
 
Substance Use in Youth
Join fellow high school CTE teachers for collaboration, planning, and learning led by master teachers in your field!
 
Learn about common teen substance abuse, warning signs, and how to support teens with substance use and mental health issues.
 
 
 
Forecasting the Procurement of Foods
 
The Administrative Review Process for CACFP
Learn basic forecasting for Child Nutrition Programs, focusing on procurement, inventory management, stakeholder roles, and product forecasting.
 
 
Gain procedural knowledge and resources to prepare for an Administrative Review of child and adult nutrition programs.
 
 
 
Federal Programs Directors Meetings
 
Inventory Management & Tracking
Federal Program Directors: Join us to update, network, and share best practices for Titles I-IV, federal funds, and state programs.
 
Enhance inventory management skills and grasp key aspects of Local Wellness Policies in this comprehensive training. 
 
 
 
Setting High Expectations Without Compromise
 
Managing Stipends & Extra-Duty Pay
Join us for strategies to foster equity in education, based on Eric Jensen's Teaching with Poverty and Equity in Mind.
 
Join our virtual workshop to ensure your district’s stipend amounts reflect staff qualifications, duties, and time commitment. 
 
 
 
CTE Academies
 
Travel Procedures
Join fellow high school CTE teachers for collaboration, planning, and learning led by master teachers in your field!
 
Register for this virtual training to learn how to navigate federal, state, and local travel regulations while developing or updating your district's travel procedures.
 
 
 
Food Production Records
 
All Things FAFSA
Master food program management and streamline operations with updated tools for accurate meal documentation and compliance.
 
Join us for a virtual workshop on FAFSA. Learn ideal procedures, unusual circumstances, and dependency override eligibility. 
 
 
 
Counseling 102 Elementary Counselors
 
CTE Roundtable Meeting at Hawkins High School
New to elementary counseling? Attend our session for tips, guidelines, and more to help you through your first year.
 
Connect with peers, discuss CTE updates, and share ideas at the November 12th Hawkins High School roundtable.
 
 
 
Paraprofessional Institute
 
Virtual Title IV Part A
Join for a 2-day training covering paraprofessional roles, reading, writing, math, and ESSA requirements fulfillment.
 
Learn to meet Title IV, Part A requirements and complete the Special Data Collection for public reporting.
 
 
 
102 Counseling Secondary Counselors
 
CTE Academies
New to secondary counseling? Need help? Discover guidelines and resources for effective counseling at our informative session.
 
Join fellow high school CTE teachers for collaboration, planning, and learning led by master teachers in your field!
 
 
 
Meal Production Records
 
Meal Patterns SNP
Learn essential Meal Production Record skills to improve forecasting, organization, and ensure compliance in this course.
 
Learn essential skills for running compliant NSLP and SBP programs, including meal patterns, Offer vs. Serve, and reimbursable meals.
 
 
 
Procurement of Food Service Vendor Contracts
 
Building Your Mental Health Toolkit Series
Gain essential skills in school nutrition management, covering procurement, forecasting, inventory, and ethical practices in food service operations.
 
Register for PFA training to assist students post-crisis, focusing on safety, stabilization, and connecting to resources.
 
 
 
Safer Schools Together Monthly Updates
 
Trauma in Neurodivergent Youth
Join our 1-hour Zoom to learn essential safety measures for protecting students and staff on campus.
 
Register for our virtual workshop to learn about trauma, neurodivergent children, self-regulation, and becoming trauma-informed.
 
 
 
Capturing Kids Hearts Leadership Blueprint Training
 
Procedure With Edgar
Sign up for Leadership Blueprint to practice real skills, create action plans, and enhance your team's leadership and collaboration.
 
Struggling with federal procurement? Join our virtual session to master 2 CFR standards and more! Perfect for purchasing staff and grant admins.
 
 
 
Building Your Mental Health Toolkit Series Suicide Awareness Training
 
Hot Topics in Mental Health
Enroll in AS+K Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training to meet Texas HB 2186 mandates and learn vital support strategies.
 
Learn about mental health topics, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and strategies to support students in this workshop.
 
 
 
Poverty Simulation
 
The Administrative Review Process for CACFP
Register for this session to experience firsthand the complex challenges of poverty and discover how you can help drive meaningful change.
 
Gain procedural knowledge and resources to prepare for an Administrative Review of child and adult nutrition programs.
 
 
 
Highly Mobile Highly Motivated
 
Trauma in Children
Register for a full-day workshop with Gabe Salazar on engaging and supporting McKinney-Vento students, plus breakout sessions!
 
Learn about trauma, its effects on children, and strategies for becoming trauma-informed in this virtual workshop.
 
 
 
Title I, Part A LEA Plan Requirements Basic Training Webinar
 
CNA Playbook: Using Special Populations Data to Build a Winning Game Plan
Join this workshop for an overview of Title I, Part A LEA Program Plan Requirements, with key tips, resources, and Q&A!
 
Ensure your CNA covers all special populations. Join us for strategies, resources, and a winning game plan!
 
 
 
Lead4ward New Teacher Bootcamp
 
Behavior Threat Assessment
Retain effective teachers! Join our 2-day Lead4Ward workshop on classroom management, engagement, and standards for new teachers.
 
Power up with SB 11 training! Dive into Behavior Threat Assessment essentials—building teams, enhancing student safety, and boosting campus support.
 
 
 
Paraprofessional Institute
 
Art Connection in Counseling
Join for a 2-day training covering paraprofessional roles, reading, writing, math, and ESSA requirements fulfillment.
 
Join us to explore using art and literature in counseling. Create engaging lessons and artwork for positive student outcomes!
 
 
 
Level I CTE Program Management
 
Capturing Kids' Hearts
January 21
Enhance your teaching with Google tools! Join this workshop to master Google Suite for Education and boost classroom engagement.
 
Join one of three 2-day sessions from 8 AM to 4 PM to learn how to build meaningful relationships and create high-achieving learning environments.
 
 
 
Level II CTE Program Management
 
Big Dreams Big Action Youth Leadership Summit 2025
Experienced CTE professionals join us to cover CTE management, legislative updates, funding, certifications, budgeting, and best practices.
 
Join us to ignite dreams and empower students with inspiring strategies!
For TEHCY SSA districts only.
 
 
 
Educator Wellness & Trauma Informed Care TOT
 
Private Nonprofit Equitable Services Requirements
Join our TEA-approved workshop focusing on trauma-informed classrooms to enhance the learning environment for all students.
 
Enroll to learn Private Non-Profit Requirements for equitable services and Title programs with outreach, consultation, and evaluation.
 
 
 
Legal Updates for School Counselors
 
Graduation Requirements 102
K-12 counselors, join us to review new laws, best practices, and strategies to advocate for your profession!
 
High school counselors: Join us for a deep dive into transcripts, CTE programs, PEIMS, accountability, TSI, and graduation coding.
 
 
 
Building Your Mental Health Toolkit: Grief and Loss
 
Building Your Mental Health Toolkit: Anxiety
K-12 counselors: Explore grief, stages, and tools to support bereaved students, with strategies for individual and group work.
 
Learn to recognize anxiety in students (7% ages 3-17) and discover coping strategies for a supportive learning environment.
 
 
 
The Administrative Review (AR) Process for CACFP
 
Road to Recovery: Helping Students Heal from Trauma
Prepare for Administrative Reviews: Learn key practices, top findings, and how to prevent non-compliance in nutrition programs.
 
Prepare for Administrative Reviews: Learn key practices, top findings, and how to prevent non-compliance in nutrition programs.
 
 
 
Capturing Kids' Hearts
 
Onboarding to Public School for Mental Health Professionals
Join one of three 2-day sessions from 8 AM to 4 PM to learn how to build meaningful relationships and create high-achieving learning environments.
 
New to K-12 public education? Join us to explore Texas laws, practices, and policies for mental health professionals in schools.
 
 
 
Ethics and the School Counselor
 
Hakuna Matata: Classroom Management Means No Worries
School counselors: Tackle daily ethical dilemmas and learn to support diverse students while upholding TEA's Educator Code of Ethics.
 
Stressed by student behavior? Join us to learn classroom management strategies that make teaching easier—Hakuna Matata!
 

Special Education Workshops

Find workshops for 504, Alternate Assessment, Assistive Technology, Autism, Behavior, DHH, Differentiated Monitoring & Support, Early Childhood, Evaluation, Funding, IEP, Inclusion, MTSS, Non-Ed Funds, O&M Services, OT/PT Services, Parent Resources, Residential Placement, Rules Regulations and Guidance, Significant Cognitive Delays, Speech Impairment, Transition, Visually Impaired, and more!
 
PBIS Cohort   Behavior Academy
Enhance student behavioral outcomes with evidence-based PBIS strategies. Ideal for campus and district administrators. Join the cohort for collaborative learning.
 
Multiple Dates
Join our cohort for school personnel on Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans. Learn best practices and Texas legal guidelines in short Zoom sessions throughout the school year.
 
Unlocking Social Success Teaching Social Skills to Students with Autism
 
Autism 101
Empower educators with tools to teach social skills to students with Autism. Learn strategies, interventions, and practical techniques.
 
Join our workshop to explore autism, learn research-backed strategies, and gain tools for teaching and supporting students with autism.
 
   
Universal TIER 1 MTSS Supports
  Autism in the general education classroom
Discover how MTSS can help every student succeed—join our introductory session on effective interventions! 
 
Explore ASD in General Education settings with evidence-based strategies for social, communication, and behavioral challenges. Enhance your skills to support all students.
 
 
 
Behavior Academy   MTSS TIER ESSENTIALS 2024 Series
Multiple Dates
Join our cohort for school personnel on Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans. Learn best practices and Texas legal guidelines in short Zoom sessions throughout the school year.
 
New admin leaders, boost your MTSS skills with this essential TEA TIER workshop. Register now to secure your spot!
 
 
 
Behavior Supports for Students with Autism   Section 504 Legal Update
Learn effective strategies for managing and fostering positive behavior in students with ASD using evidence-based ABA practices.
 
Discover how MTSS can help every student succeed—join our introductory session on effective interventions!
 
 
 
PBIS Cohort
 
Behavior Academy
Enhance student behavioral outcomes with evidence-based PBIS strategies. Ideal for campus and district administrators. Join the cohort for collaborative learning.
 
Multiple Dates
Join our cohort for school personnel on Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans. Learn best practices and Texas legal guidelines in short Zoom sessions throughout the school year.
 
 
 
Functional Behavior Assessments & Behavior Intervention Plans   Behavior Supports for Students with Executive Functioning Deficits
Explore evidence-based practices for Functional Behavior Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, and implementation strategies, including legal requirements and TEA guidance.
 
Gain strategies to support students with Executive Function Deficits, focusing on organization, emotion control, and attention skills.
 
 
 
Texas Plan for Closing the Gaps: Using Data to Move Through the Tiers   Mastering the Manifestation Determination Review Process
Join our workshop to master MTSS and learn how to use data-driven strategies for student success!
 
Join us to understand key legal and procedural aspects of evaluating student behavior under Section 504 and Special Education. 
 
 
 
Mastering the MDR: Understanding the Manifestation Determination Process
  PBIS TIER 1 Classroom Management
Unlock the MDR! Delve deep into understanding the Manifestation Determination Process for comprehensive mastery.
 
Learn Texas PBIS guidelines and techniques to better manage classrooms and improve student outcomes!
 
 
 
Pathways to Possibilities
 
 
Pathways to Possibilities
 
 

HR & Operations Workshops

Find workshops for Human Resources, Communications, Purchasing, and more!
 
Food Service Show   Documentation Basics - Human Resources
October 15
Get ready to rock your taste buds and feast on the hottest food trends at Cafeteria Jam, where flavor and rhythm collide!
 
Enhance your documentation skills with TASPA's Sharon Fuery in this 3-hour workshop, ideal for new and experienced administrators.
 
Administrative Professionals Conference    
Secure your spot at the Administrative Professionals Conference! Boost your skills and career—register now before seats fill up!
 
 

Technology & IMS Workshops

Find workshops for Technology, Information Management Systems, and more!
 
PEIMS Fall Coordinator User Group    
Network with fellow PEIMS Coordinators and gain insights directly from TEA experts Justin Jons and Joe Herrera.