Discover a proven, systematic approach to student progress that effectively bridges achievement gaps from elementary through high school. If you're eager to implement strategies that foster growth and streamline educational processes, this session is for you! Don't miss out on the opportunity to enhance your skills and make a meaningful impact on student success. Join us and be part of a transformative experience!
Join Sara Williams and Sara Thompson in an engaging and collaborative session designed for education stakeholders. In this presentation, we will thoroughly review data pertaining to the increasing population of students requiring specialized support within Pasadena Independent School District. Together, we will explore and brainstorm innovative solutions and best practices for effective instruction and inclusion, particularly as the needs of this population extend beyond the traditional capabilities of self-contained autism classes. This session aims to foster dialogue and partnership among stakeholders to enhance educational outcomes for all students.
This professional development session is designed to equip campus administrators with the knowledge and skills necessary to support and evaluate effective literacy instruction. Focusing on foundational literacy components—phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, decoding, encoding, and connected text—administrators will gain insights into what quality teaching of these skills looks like in the classroom. Participants will learn how to identify instructional practices that build students' ability to break apart sounds, decode words, encode ideas in written form, and read fluently with comprehension. Administrators will explore what to look for during walkthroughs and lesson reviews, such as alignment with standards, strategic scaffolding, differentiation, and student engagement. Attendees will leave with practical tools to foster collaboration among educators, provide constructive feedback, and create a campus-wide culture of literacy excellence that ensures all students develop strong reading foundations.
The road to success begins with a plan. At South Houston Intermediate, we have created a roadMAP for teachers to assist in the academic growth and success of our students. During the session, participants will be introduced to strategies to help prepare students for testing, acquire techniques for motivating students, and gain tips on how to utilize data from past administrations to drive instruction prior to MAP testing. Need another reason to attend…Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA).
Join the RISE team and campus leaders as they come together to share success stories from their creative collaborations! Discover how various campuses have leveraged RISE supports to meet the unique needs of their staff. You'll leave with actionable strategies to effectively support your instructional goals for the upcoming year with the partnership of the RISE team.
Are you ready to support your teachers to become accomplished or distinguished in the mathematics classroom? Join us as we link the PISD K12 Mathematics Effective Instructional Strategies to the T TESS rubric. We will explore tools and resources to elevate your teachers to the next level.
Chess is the secret game-changer no one has talked about! Research consistently proves that students who engage in chess have significantly elevated academic performance. Join us to uncover astonishing results from a recent district study, and learn different ways to implement chess initiatives on your campus. Each campus in attendance will receive a commitment of 10 chess boards to get your program started!
At South Houston Intermediate, a school with almost 50% EB students, we recognized a need for adjustments to continue and grow upon our great success on TELPAS. The plan included educating the staff and utilizing resources such as Enriching Students to design a four-week, whole-school approach to preparing students for the test. Come learn why changes needed to be made, the logistics of how we got it done, and the results that validated our work.
How can CBLI take your campus to the next level? PISD schools who have taken a campus-wide approach to implementing Content Based Language Instruction (CBLI) are seeing positive Tier 1 outcomes across student groups. That’s because CBLI equips teachers with knowledge and tools to confidently and effectively do the DO of PDSA. In this session we’ll explore how CBLI provides teachers across all programs a focused vision for effectively delivering content. We'll dive into what CBLI is and why it's a reliably effective instructional framework that can take instruction on your campus to the next level. Be sure to sign up for Do the DO Part 2 as well!
In this session, school leaders will explore the capabilities of Canvas Admin Analytics and learn how to harness its potential to drive educational excellence. Key topics covered will include an overview of Canvas Admin Analytics features, interpreting key metrics and visualizations, and using data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
In this pivotal session, principals will delve into the essential components of comprehensive school counseling programs and their profound impact on student success. Participants will explore how these programs support academic achievement, social-emotional development, and career readiness. The session will provide practical insights and highlight the role of principals in fostering and supporting a comprehensive school counseling program. Through interactive discussions and real-world examples, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how school counseling programs can unlock student potential and drive positive outcomes across the school community.
Explore the Plan - Do - Study - Act (PDSA) cycle and its application in structured collaborative time. Learn how intentional norms, SMART Goals, and agendas can enhance the effectiveness of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Engage in reflective activities to identify and sustain the right work of collaborative teacher teams.
Are you interested in refining your school wide systems to unlock student success & growth and STAAR mastery? Join us as we explore resources and tools to support effective tier 1 math instruction.
Join us for an engaging workshop designed to empower educators with the skills to leverage in-your-hand data for organizing effective interventions. Participants will explore a variety of strategies and practical tools that can be integrated into their existing frameworks to enhance student outcomes.
The purpose of this staff development session is to provide leadership teams with systemic processes that will assist teacher teams with utilizing mClass data effectively to drive instruction and improve student achievement. By deepening teacher understanding and fostering buy-in, we have seen significant growth in student performance. This professional development will provide campus leadership teams with the knowledge, strategies, and structures needed to assist teachers with maximizing mClass data for targeted instruction.
How can CBLI take your campus to the next level? PISD schools who have taken a campus-wide approach to implementing Content Based Language Instruction (CBLI) are seeing positive Tier 1 outcomes across student groups. That’s because CBLI equips teachers with knowledge and tools to confidently and effectively do the DO of PDSA. In this session we’ll dive into how to implement the CBLI framework at your school. From training to implementation, your team will be able to confidently do the DO of PDSA using CBLI.
This session equips campus leadership teams with strategies to achieve student growth using IXL. Learn to navigate the platform, utilize engagement tools, and monitor student progress. Leave with ideas for effective implementation of IXL on your campus for the 2025-2026 school year.
This session will provide an overview of how school leaders can effectively utilize MagicSchool to support teachers and enhance student learning experiences. Will will explore the features and tools available within MagicSchool and how they can streamline tasks and enhance instructional practices, as well as gain insight into what teachers and students can expect when using Magic Student.
