Move from teacher-centered instruction with passive, bored students to exciting, engaging instruction where students move, do the talking, comprehend content, correct mistakes, and deepen connections. Get ready to move, interact, and have lots of fun as we rehearse activities that engage students to learn academic vocabulary, analyze complex visuals, comprehend difficult text, and THINK! TALK! WRITE! You’ll be able to use the strategies we practice in the session with students the very next day!
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.
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.
We’ll explore an integrated approach to connect language and learning through intentional and inclusive instruction. Together, we’ll examine key elements such as second language acquisition, diversified support, and culturally responsive practices that meet the linguistic, cognitive, and affective needs of bilingual learners. By equipping students with the skills to access grade-level content, engage deeply with academic tasks, and leverage their multilingual abilities, we can help them reach their full potential.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
Coordinator of Counseling and Student Services, Sherman Independent School District
Aileen Hays is the Coordinator for Counseling and Student Services in Sherman ISD. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 30 years of experience working with youth and families as a therapist, school social worker, and school counselor. In 2019 and 2020, she has... Read More →
Do you have a comprehensive understanding of Domain III accountability measures for TELPAS? We’ll explore practical strategies for aligning classroom practices with the ELPS, focusing on content-based language instruction. We’ll also highlight how to foster meaningful language development while meeting accountability goals with actionable insights that support emergent bilingual students in achieving both linguistic and academic success.
This session is designed to be highly interactive, with the goal of helping participants feel confident and well-prepared for the ESL Certification exam.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
Coordinator of Counseling and Student Services, Sherman Independent School District
Aileen Hays is the Coordinator for Counseling and Student Services in Sherman ISD. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 30 years of experience working with youth and families as a therapist, school social worker, and school counselor. In 2019 and 2020, she has... Read More →
