Conversations That Count helps you boost student discourse in the science classroom using QSSSA and structured talk strategies. Discover practical sentence stems, talk routines, and hands-on tools that make scientific thinking visible and support deeper science engagement for every learner.
EcosySTEM K-12 STEM Teacher Training supports educators in building strong STEM instruction across grade levels. Explore hands-on strategies and real-world connections that bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life in your classroom.
This 3-hour Planetarium Training helps educators explore interactive ways to bring astronomy and space science into the classroom. Learn how to use portable planetarium experiences to spark curiosity and engage students in hands-on STEM learning.
Elementary Science Teacher Academy focuses on engaging, hands-on science instruction that builds strong foundational skills for young learners. Explore practical strategies, classroom-ready activities, and TEKS-aligned approaches that bring elementary science to life.
Summer TCMPC Professional Learning Opportunities helps educators strengthen lesson planning, instructional design, and classroom delivery with TCMPC tools, TEKS Resource System, and TCR for Bluebonnet. With workshops offered at Region 7 ESC and select districts, this series makes it easier to build practical planning strategies you can use right away.
Science Essentials breaks down effective science instruction with a focus on planning, student thinking, and meaningful classroom strategies. Strengthen how you design lessons, guide discussions, and make science learning stick for your students.
Register for Innovating Instruction with The Wild Robot on May 27 or July 20
Blend G/T strategies with science using The Wild Robot to create engaging, inquiry-based, cross-curricular lessons.
Bluebonnet Share Day is a collaborative learning experience designed to highlight real work happening in schools across our region. This is not a sit-and-get conference. It is a chance to learn directly from educators and leaders who are in the trenches doing the work every day.
TCMPC Online Courses give educators practical tools for planning, assessment, and instruction at their own pace. Build confidence and strengthen teaching with training designed for real classroom needs.
Science Quest for Grades 3–5 brings TEKS-aligned science to life through hands-on learning across key strands like matter, energy, and Earth science. Build strong content knowledge and walk away with ready-to-use strategies that make elementary science engaging and meaningful.
The Civics Training Program builds a strong foundation in civic education with practical strategies for teaching government, citizenship, and social studies. Walk away with ready-to-use ideas that help students connect real-world civic concepts to the classroom.
G/T 6-Hour Update Read It, Create It, Solve It focuses on engaging gifted learners through creativity and problem-solving. Explore strategies that challenge thinking and support advanced student growth.
Equip your elementary science classroom with practical strategies, behavior supports, and STAAR-allowable aids that help every student succeed. This hands-on workshop focuses on lesson modifications, lab success, and supporting diverse learners, including students with special needs.
Supporting G/T Learners in the CTE Classroom explores strategies for meeting the needs of gifted and talented students in career and technical education programs. Discover ways to increase engagement, creativity, and rigor while supporting advanced learners in hands-on CTE environments.
TexQuest for Inquiry, Projects, and Accommodations for K-5 explores powerful digital research tools that support inquiry and student learning across content areas. Discover practical ways to use online databases and resources to strengthen literacy and classroom engagement.
TexQuest for Inquiry, Projects, and Accommodations for secondary explores powerful digital research tools that support inquiry and student learning across content areas. Discover practical ways to use online databases and resources to strengthen literacy and classroom engagement.
TEXQuest Webinars highlight digital research tools that support inquiry, literacy, and student success. Learn how to use online databases and resources to bring stronger engagement and real-world connections into your lessons.
This 2-part Planetarium Training prepares educators to set up and use the Region 7 portable planetarium with students. Participants will explore planetarium operations, grade-appropriate astronomy lessons, and checkout procedures for bringing engaging space science experiences back to their campuses.
EcosySTEM K-12 training equips teachers with STEM strategies that connect science, technology, engineering, and math. Build skills that support real-world learning and future-ready students.
The Secondary Math Workshop Series helps Grades 6–12 teachers implement and strengthen the math workshop model through practical, classroom-ready strategies.
Camp Early Childhood is Region 7’s 5th annual early childhood conference, offering two days of practical professional development for Pre-K and elementary educators. Gain ready-to-use strategies, hear from expert teachers and specialists, and earn House Bill 3 ECDS credit while strengthening outcomes for young learners.
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.
Science Essentials: Sticky Vocabulary Strategies explores engaging ways to help students build and retain science vocabulary. Discover hands-on instructional strategies that strengthen comprehension, academic language, and science learning across the classroom.
Register for the next Flip the Sheet: Reimagine Math Worksheets on June 23 or July 31
Flip the Sheet transforms traditional math worksheets into meaningful, student-centered learning experiences. Discover strategies that boost problem-solving, engagement, and deeper math understanding.
Bring Science TEKS to life using Micro:bit and hands-on coding experiences that boost student engagement. Explore practical ways to integrate technology, problem-solving, and real-world science.
Discover how superhero stories can spark curiosity and make STEM come alive. Learn creative ways to teach concepts like energy, magnetism, and force through literature-based, hands-on science lessons that captivate young learners.
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.
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.
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.
Boost critical thinking by integrating math and science! Explore hands-on strategies to make learning engaging and meaningful.
This 3-hour Planetarium Training helps educators explore interactive ways to bring astronomy and space science into the classroom. Learn how to use portable planetarium experiences to spark curiosity and engage students in hands-on STEM learning.
From Compliance to Curiosity explores strategies for building student thinking and engagement in secondary math classrooms. Discover ways to create a math environment where curiosity, discussion, and problem-solving drive learning.
Routines that Drive Collaboration and Perseverance focuses on instructional routines that strengthen teamwork, mathematical thinking, and student confidence. Explore practical strategies that encourage persistence and meaningful collaboration in secondary math classrooms.
G/T 6-Hour Update Read It, Create It, Solve It focuses on engaging gifted learners through creativity and problem-solving. Explore strategies that challenge thinking and support advanced student growth.
Illuminate is where ideas come to shine. Join educators for two energizing days of inspiration, practical strategies, and a must-see keynote, Gerry Brooks.
Step up to the plate with strategies that support Gifted Emergent Bilingual learners.
Fine Arts Festival 2026 is a full-day experience for music, art, theatre, and dance educators, featuring engaging breakout sessions, creative strategies, and collaboration with peers across Region 7.
Choosing and Creating helps secondary math educators design meaningful learning experiences that encourage student thinking and ownership. Explore strategies for selecting and creating tasks that spark curiosity, engagement, and deeper mathematical understanding.
Discover easy, effective strategies aligned to the new ELPS for young advanced multilingual learners.
Supporting G/T Learners in the CTE Classroom explores strategies for meeting the needs of gifted and talented students in career and technical education programs. Discover ways to increase engagement, creativity, and rigor while supporting advanced learners in hands-on CTE environments.
Elementary Science Vertical Venture helps bridge learning gaps with aligned, hands-on science instruction. Strengthen vertical alignment and build deeper understanding across grade levels.
Elementary Spooky Science brings hands-on, engaging science lessons to life with a fun, spooky twist for GT classrooms. Explore creative strategies that build critical thinking, problem-solving, and student curiosity in elementary science.
EcosySTEM K-12 training equips teachers with STEM strategies that connect science, technology, engineering, and math. Build skills that support real-world learning and future-ready students.
EcosySTEM K-12 training equips teachers with STEM strategies that connect science, technology, engineering, and math. Build skills that support real-world learning and future-ready students.
Charting the Course explores patterns in waves, the moon, and seasons through engaging science instruction and real-world connections. Discover classroom-ready ideas that help students investigate Earth and space science concepts in meaningful ways.
EcosySTEM K-12 training equips teachers with STEM strategies that connect science, technology, engineering, and math. Build skills that support real-world learning and future-ready students.
Discover engaging small-group strategies that strengthen literacy skills through social studies instruction. Explore practical ways to build discussion, reading comprehension, and student collaboration in your classroom.
Explore creative ways to strengthen STEM fluency through hands-on learning, problem-solving, and innovation. Navigating the STEM Fluency Landscape helps educators build engaging STEM experiences that connect science, technology, engineering, and math in meaningful ways.
STEMsgiving brings elementary science and engineering to life with creative, seasonal STEM activities and hands-on learning. Explore engaging ideas that blend problem-solving, collaboration, and science fun perfect for elementary classrooms.
