Get ready to explore the new and improved TCMPC platform in this hands-on session designed specifically for teachers. We’ll walk through how to confidently navigate the updated dashboard, create and manage classrooms, and access essential curriculum components like the Instructional Focus Document (IFD), TEKS Clarification Document (TCD), and more. You’ll also learn how to create, customize, and print assessments directly from the platform. Whether you're new to TCMPC or just need a refresher, this session will equip you with the tools and knowledge to streamline your instructional planning and delivery.
Jennifer Culver is the newest Science Consultant at Region 10 with 24 years of public educational experience specializing in creating and implementing science and STEM experiences for all learners. This University of Texas graduate started her career as a classroom teacher at Plano... Read More →
Students’ ability to clearly answer constructed response items and select the best text evidence to support their responses will depend on the number and quality of opportunities they have to practice these vital skills. In this session, participants will gain an understanding of the STAAR assessment requirements for constructed response questions, learn strategies to create text-based questions based on the TEKS, and help facilitate students’ abilities to compose written responses that provide appropriate text evidence.
Transform your math stations into powerful learning experiences that spark curiosity and deepen understanding! In this session, we will explore how to design and implement inquiry-based math stations that encourage students to think critically, ask questions, and explore mathematical concepts through hands-on engagement. Participants will discover strategies for fostering student independence, mathematical discourse, and problem-solving while ensuring stations align with key K-2 math concepts. Walk away with practical strategies to make math stations meaningful and engaging.
“Cracking the Code: Unpacking the Science STAAR Test Essentials” is your go-to guide for understanding and mastering the STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) test. This comprehensive session breaks down the structure, key components, and best practices in addition to instructional strategies needed to tackle the STAAR with confidence.
These sessions fulfill requirements for Day 1 of the 5-day foundations training for teachers of the gifted and talented: Nature and Needs of Gifted and Talented Students. They are designed to be part of the entire 30-hour training mandated by the Texas Administrative Code and should not be used as a 6-hour GT update.
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into the world of math manipulatives! We’ll explore how hands-on tools can transform abstract concepts into something tangible and meaningful for young learners. Discover ways to engage students, boost their understanding, and make math fun and accessible for everyone. In this session, discover how number lines can be powerful tools in the elementary classroom for building math skills! In this session, we’ll explore ways to use number lines to help learners visualize counting, addition, subtraction, and number relationships. Leave with practical strategies and activities to make number lines an engaging part of your math instruction!
“Cracking the Code: Unpacking the Science STAAR Test Essentials” is your go-to guide for understanding and mastering the STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) test. This comprehensive session breaks down the structure, key components, and best practices in addition to instructional strategies needed to tackle the STAAR with confidence.
In this session, participants will explore expectations and scoring guidelines for both the RLA STAAR reading and the RLA writing short constructed responses. Participants will evaluate sample prompts, rubrics, and student samples as well as connect constructed response skills to other elements of the RLA STAAR and EOC exams. Additionally, participants will explore instructional strategies to support student growth.
Developing number sense is essential for mathematical success, and daily math routines provide powerful opportunities for students to build flexibility, reasoning, and confidence with numbers. Participants will learn how to implement routines effectively to promote mathematical discourse, strategic thinking, and problem-solving. Walk away with resources to seamlessly integrate these routines into your daily instruction and deepen students’ mathematical understanding!
This session fulfills requirements for Day 2 of the 5-day foundations training for teachers of the gifted and talented: Identification, Assessment, and Service design. They are designed to be part of the entire 30-hour training mandated by the Texas Administrative Code and should not be used as a 6-hour GT update.
Transform your math stations into powerful learning experiences that spark curiosity and deepen understanding! In this session, we will explore how to design and implement inquiry-based math stations that encourage students to think critically, ask questions, and explore mathematical concepts through hands-on engagement. Participants will discover strategies for fostering student independence, mathematical discourse, and problem-solving while ensuring stations align with key K-2 math concepts. Walk away with practical strategies to make math stations meaningful and engaging.
With the launch of the STAAR redesign, approximately one-third of students in the state of Texas received zero points for their RLA extended constructed responses, exposing a need for a deeper understanding of the text-based writing requirements. Join us as we navigate the complexities of ECR scoring. Participants in this session will understand the STAAR hybrid scoring model, gain insights from the STAAR ECR rubric, engage with analysis and feedback of student samples, as well as explore instructional implications.
In this session, we will explore evidence-based strategies to assess and deepen student understanding. Participants will learn how to incorporate retrieval practice, formative assessments, and critical thinking exercises to foster student engagement and retention of key historical concepts. This session will offer practical tools and approaches for checking student comprehension in real-time, adapting instruction to meet diverse needs, and promoting inquiry-based learning that cultivates critical analysis and reflection. Teachers will leave with ready-to-implement strategies designed to enhance both teaching effectiveness and student outcomes in the social studies classroom.
Discover the powerful features and tools in Discovery Education that enhance learning experiences. Explore interactive content and engaging multimedia resources designed to support educators and students. Learn how to effectively integrate these tools to create dynamic, impactful lessons and foster deeper understanding.
This session is designed to be highly interactive, with the goal of helping participants feel confident and well-prepared for the ESL Certification exam.
In this session, we will explore evidence-based strategies to assess and deepen student understanding. Participants will learn how to incorporate retrieval practice, formative assessments, and critical thinking exercises to foster student engagement and retention of key historical concepts. This session will offer practical tools and approaches for checking student comprehension in real-time, adapting instruction to meet diverse needs, and promoting inquiry-based learning that cultivates critical analysis and reflection. Teachers will leave with ready-to-implement strategies designed to enhance both teaching effectiveness and student outcomes in the social studies classroom.
This professional development session will equip educators with essential tools to take Social Studies to the next level, leveraging standards to create compelling questions while exploring historical thinking skills. Participants will learn to design purposeful assessments using formative techniques and Claim-Evidence-Reasoning frameworks while addressing how to select appropriate primary and secondary sources. Educators will walk away with strategies to craft engaging learning experiences that foster deep understanding, civil discourse, and skill development in Social Studies classrooms.
Discover the powerful features and tools in Discovery Education that enhance learning experiences. Explore interactive content and engaging multimedia resources designed to support educators and students. Learn how to effectively integrate these tools to create dynamic, impactful lessons and foster deeper understanding.
This professional development session will equip educators with essential tools to take Social Studies to the next level, leveraging standards to create compelling questions while exploring historical thinking skills. Participants will learn to design purposeful assessments using formative techniques and Claim-Evidence-Reasoning frameworks while addressing how to select appropriate primary and secondary sources. Educators will walk away with strategies to craft engaging learning experiences that foster deep understanding, civil discourse, and skill development in Social Studies classrooms.
