In-Person K-12 Workshops in November 2026

SS Jr. Explorer Workshop Circuit

A free, one-hour in-person STEM workshop circuit for young explorers ages 10–13. Participants rotate through multiple hands-on STEM activations led by STEM professionals and community partners, with opportunities to make, experiment, explore, and create alongside other young explorers. Registration includes guided rotation through each activity. Each child must be registered individually. Parents, guardians, and chaperones must remain on-site for the entire event; parents or guardians must present valid ID at check-in.

Yes We Can! An Unprecedented Opportunity to Improve Special Education Outcomes

A two-day hands-on training for school or districtwide teams of general and special educators. Discover how to use PLC best practices to build a culture where all students succeed, develop collaborative structures, design a guaranteed and viable curriculum, create balanced assessments, scaffold instruction, align IEP goals to priority standards, and connect RTI, PLCs, and special education into a continuum of service.

High Reliability Schools—Level 1: An Effective Climate and Collaborative Culture Focused on Student Success

A full-day workshop exploring Level 1 of the High Reliability Schools framework through the lens of school culture and climate. Examine how intentional leadership actions shape the experience of students, staff, and families; engage with the eight Level 1 leading indicators; and analyze current school or district practices to identify strengths and gaps. Includes a copy of Leading a High Reliability School and an event journal.

Wonder in Every Stroke: Integrating Art with STEM & Stories

Explore how play supports attention, memory, meaning-making, and engagement through painting, drawing, journaling, storytelling, and creative design. Leave with practical ideas, completed projects, giveaways, and inspiration for joyful learning experiences.

Technology Tools to Support Literacy Instruction: Part 2

Part 2 of the Reading Center directors' series on free education technology tools for literacy instruction. Integrate AI tools, readability platforms, and other resources to support young readers. Part 1 is not required to attend.

Cultivating Reading Comprehension Through Engaging Text

Set the stage for curiosity and the joy of reading. Explore approaches to cultivating comprehension with culturally relevant text, scaffolding instruction, and generating collaborative dialogue among multilingual learners in this hands-on session.

Win the Classroom (Longview, TX)

If your classroom isn't running the way you hoped, it's not too late to reset with practical classroom systems that work—starting tomorrow. This two-day intensive is designed to help struggling educators take back their classrooms quickly and effectively through practical strategies, hands-on practice, and real-world solutions. Leave with the confidence and tools needed to create a structured, engaging, and well-managed learning environment.

Beyond Comprehension: Reading Science, Learning Science, and Curriculum

Master the Science of Literacy and Learning via retrieval, spacing, and the pillars of reading to build actionable lesson plans. Bridge the gap between neurobiology and the classroom by deconstructing the five pillars of literacy and exploring how to manage cognitive load. Leave with a research-informed lesson plan that integrates vocabulary, morphology, and metacognitive think-alouds.

Beat Making

In partnership with Texas Music Café, this hands-on course introduces students to the creative and technical side of modern music production. Participants will learn digital music software, rhythms, sampling, audio recording, and track design. No experience needed!

Henry County STEM Day

An afternoon of hands-on science, technology, engineering and math activities for curious minds of all ages. Students dive into interactive STEM projects and experiments designed to spark creativity and a love of discovery. Runs 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Ticket price and full details are on the Eventbrite page; refunds available up to 7 days before the event.

National STEM Day at Space Center Houston

A full day of STEM activations and special presentations marking National STEM Day, celebrated every November 8 to inspire the next generation toward STEM/STEAM careers. Highlights include Mission Memories with astronaut Captain Mike Baker, veteran of four Space Shuttle missions, in the Mission Briefing Center at 11:30 a.m. and 1:20 p.m., plus pop-up science lab activities in the Main Plaza throughout the day. Runs 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is included with general admission to Space Center Houston.

Beat Making

In partnership with Texas Music Café, this hands-on course introduces students to the creative and technical side of modern music production. Participants will learn digital music software, rhythms, sampling, audio recording, and track design. No experience needed!

Beat Making

In partnership with Texas Music Café, this hands-on course introduces students to the creative and technical side of modern music production. Participants will learn digital music software, rhythms, sampling, audio recording, and track design. No experience needed!

Improving Teacher Development Through Instructional Coaching Workshop

A two-day workshop on building a coaching culture and mindset in schools and districts, including those without designated coaches. Participants explore deliberate practice, set teacher growth goals, distinguish coaching from evaluation, and practise a three-phase feedback protocol using classroom video.

Civic Life: Aristotle, Machiavelli, and Tocqueville

A free three-day (Friday–Sunday) professional development seminar for K–12 educators exploring civic life and virtue through Aristotle's Politics, Machiavelli's The Prince and Tocqueville's Democracy in America. Led by Dr. Joseph Fornieri of the Rochester Institute of Technology, the program examines citizenship, leadership and the moral foundations of government across classical and modern political thought, with lectures, primary-source discussions and classroom-ready strategies for teaching civics. The weekend also includes a field study visit to the University of Pennsylvania Library Special Collections, the Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site — Tocqueville's reason for visiting America in 1831 — or both.

The Met Educator Workshop — Teaching 2D to 3D: Materials and Techniques of Tiffany

An in-person workshop for active K–12 educators exploring the materials and techniques of Tiffany works in The Met collection and strategies for moving students from two-dimensional to three-dimensional thinking and making. Register online with The Met.

Educator Workshop: The Art of Breaking the Mold

A full-day, in-person workshop for K–12 educators of all grades and subjects on how artists break the mold and challenge conventions, centered on Los Angeles artist Doyle Lane's innovative approach to clay. Aligned with California arts, SEL, speaking-and-listening and ELD standards. Registration includes admission to The Huntington and lunch; a certificate of attendance is available on request. Advance registration required.

ASOR–ISAC Teacher Workshop: Bring Archaeology to Your Classroom

A hands-on workshop for K–12 educators from the American Society of Overseas Research (ASOR) and the University of Chicago's Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (ISAC). Teachers try ISAC's Artifact Analysis activity with replica artifacts, learning strategies to help students observe, infer, interpret material evidence and ask questions about the past, and explore ASOR teacher resources, ISAC lesson plans and the Museum in a Box program.

Safer Schools and Stronger Behavior Systems

A two-day educator workshop for Pre-K through grade 5 educators, administrators and mental health professionals on confronting chaotic classroom situations without isolation. Participants learn Conscious Discipline structures for de-escalation: identifying brain states and applying the right responses quickly, calming their own nervous systems, and using classroom community to support de-escalation centered on connection, not isolation — for transformational change long term. Early registration opens Monday evening, November 16 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. Space is limited; scholarships available.

Centering the Adult Brain: Coaching Yourself So You Can Coach Others

A two-day workshop giving educational coaches, mentors and school leaders the time and safe space to catch their breath outside the daily hustle — and become true agents of change. Conscious Discipline certified instructors Kim Hughes (Wake Forest, NC) and Jenny Spencer (Anderson, IN) share a new model for coaching practice and mindset shifts, with strategies for creating an emotionally safe school environment that fosters mental health and builds attuned relationships leading to adult satisfaction as well as student success. Space is limited; scholarships available. Special offer: 10% off when purchased together with Safer Schools and Stronger Behavior Systems.

Maker Days at the Emerald Coast Science Center

A monthly drop-off STEAM workshop where student scientists ages 5-11 create, construct and make something new at each session through hands-on, creative exploration in a classroom setting. Runs 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; the same lesson is also taught on Tuesday, November 3. $35 for members, $40 for nonmembers ($10 off additional siblings); students bring their own snack or lunch. Preregistration is required and space is limited — a spot is not confirmed until payment is processed.

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures — Built Different

Homeschooled students ages 7-11 take on building and engineering challenges through hands-on observation and experimentation. SparkSeekers builds inquiry and problem-solving skills inspired by history's greatest inventors, with a fresh theme each month. Runs 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. A student drop-off program; $15 per student.

The Engineering Workshop: Game Design

Students design and build their own games in this hands-on engineering session, blending creativity with technology and coding. Each Engineering Workshop brings a new theme, with participants creating using a variety of materials, electronics and coding platforms. Runs 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. A student drop-off program; $15 per student ($13.50 for members).

SparkSeekers: Homeschool Adventures — Ramp It Up!

Homeschooled students ages 7-11 explore ramps, motion and simple machines through hands-on observation and experimentation. SparkSeekers builds inquiry and problem-solving skills inspired by history's greatest inventors, with a fresh theme each month. Runs 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. A student drop-off program; $15 per student.

The Engineering Workshop: Sketchbooks

Students start their own inventor's sketchbook, learning to draw and plan ideas like history's greatest engineers in this hands-on session where art meets science and technology. Each Engineering Workshop brings a new theme. Runs 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. A student drop-off program; $15 per student ($13.50 for members).

Responsive Classroom Institute — Colorado Springs, CO

A one-day, in-person Responsive Classroom institute for elementary and middle school educators in Colorado Springs. Courses offered at this institute: Introduction to Responsive Classroom: Foundational Strategies for Creating a Safe, Joyful Classroom; Strategies to Stop Disruptive Behavior. Responsive Classroom is an evidence-based approach to teaching that builds safe, joyful, engaging classrooms through practical strategies for classroom management, morning meeting and positive discipline. Register directly with Responsive Classroom.

Responsive Classroom Institute — Middletown, CT

A one-day, in-person Responsive Classroom institute for elementary and middle school educators in Middletown. Courses offered at this institute: Introduction to Responsive Classroom: Foundational Strategies for Creating a Safe, Joyful Classroom; Morning Meeting in PreK—2: Teach School-Ready Behaviors; Strategies to Stop Disruptive Behavior. Responsive Classroom is an evidence-based approach to teaching that builds safe, joyful, engaging classrooms through practical strategies for classroom management, morning meeting and positive discipline. Register directly with Responsive Classroom.

Responsive Classroom Institute — Henderson, NV

A one-day, in-person Responsive Classroom institute for elementary and middle school educators in Henderson. Courses offered at this institute: Classroom Management That Works; Introduction to Responsive Classroom: Foundational Strategies for Creating a Safe, Joyful Classroom; Strategies to Stop Disruptive Behavior. Responsive Classroom is an evidence-based approach to teaching that builds safe, joyful, engaging classrooms through practical strategies for classroom management, morning meeting and positive discipline. Register directly with Responsive Classroom.

Responsive Classroom Institute — Fairfax, VA

A one-day, in-person Responsive Classroom institute for elementary and middle school educators in Fairfax. Courses offered at this institute: Classroom Management That Works; Introduction to Responsive Classroom: Foundational Strategies for Creating a Safe, Joyful Classroom; Strategies to Stop Disruptive Behavior. Responsive Classroom is an evidence-based approach to teaching that builds safe, joyful, engaging classrooms through practical strategies for classroom management, morning meeting and positive discipline. Register directly with Responsive Classroom.

Responsive Classroom Leadership Symposium — Northampton, MA

A half-day, in-person leadership symposium for school and district leaders in Northampton, MA. Sessions: Leading to Create Positive and Caring School and Classroom Communities; Leading to Educate and Graduate Happy, Healthy, Wholesome Humans. Presented by Responsive Classroom, an evidence-based approach to elementary and middle school teaching. Register directly with Responsive Classroom.

Responsive Classroom Leadership Symposium — Colorado Springs, CO

A half-day, in-person leadership symposium for school and district leaders in Colorado Springs, held at Colorado College. Sessions: Leading to Create Positive and Caring School and Classroom Communities; Leading to Educate and Graduate Happy, Healthy, Wholesome Humans. Presented by Responsive Classroom, an evidence-based approach to elementary and middle school teaching. Register directly with Responsive Classroom.

Responsive Classroom Leadership Symposium — Middletown, CT

A half-day, in-person leadership symposium for school and district leaders in Middletown, held at Wesleyan University. Sessions: Leading to Create Positive and Caring School and Classroom Communities; Leading to Educate and Graduate Happy, Healthy, Wholesome Humans. Presented by Responsive Classroom, an evidence-based approach to elementary and middle school teaching. Register directly with Responsive Classroom.

Introduction to Responsive Classroom — Colorado Springs, CO

A one-day (6-hour), in-person Responsive Classroom institute in Colorado Springs: Introduction to Responsive Classroom: Foundational Strategies for Creating a Safe, Joyful Classroom. Experience foundational Responsive Classroom practices, explore the core beliefs and guiding principles behind safe, engaging, student-centered classrooms, and collaborate with peers. Includes a certificate of completion and resource book. Register directly with Responsive Classroom.

Introduction to Responsive Classroom — Middletown, CT

A one-day (6-hour), in-person Responsive Classroom institute in Middletown: Introduction to Responsive Classroom: Foundational Strategies for Creating a Safe, Joyful Classroom. Experience foundational Responsive Classroom practices, explore the core beliefs and guiding principles behind safe, engaging, student-centered classrooms, and collaborate with peers. Includes a certificate of completion and resource book. Register directly with Responsive Classroom.

Introduction to Responsive Classroom — Henderson, NV

A one-day (6-hour), in-person Responsive Classroom institute in Henderson: Introduction to Responsive Classroom: Foundational Strategies for Creating a Safe, Joyful Classroom. Experience foundational Responsive Classroom practices, explore the core beliefs and guiding principles behind safe, engaging, student-centered classrooms, and collaborate with peers. Includes a certificate of completion and resource book. Register directly with Responsive Classroom.

Introduction to Responsive Classroom — Fairfax, VA

A one-day (6-hour), in-person Responsive Classroom institute in Fairfax: Introduction to Responsive Classroom: Foundational Strategies for Creating a Safe, Joyful Classroom. Experience foundational Responsive Classroom practices, explore the core beliefs and guiding principles behind safe, engaging, student-centered classrooms, and collaborate with peers. Includes a certificate of completion and resource book. Register directly with Responsive Classroom.

Strategies to Stop Disruptive Behavior — Colorado Springs, CO

A one-day (6-hour), in-person Responsive Classroom institute in Colorado Springs: Strategies to Stop Disruptive Behavior. Explore the common causes of verbal conflict and how they affect relationships and learning, practice communication strategies that help students navigate disagreements respectfully and productively, and apply teacher language that de-escalates conflict and supports student regulation. Includes a certificate of completion and resource book. Register directly with Responsive Classroom.

Strategies to Stop Disruptive Behavior — Middletown, CT

A one-day (6-hour), in-person Responsive Classroom institute in Middletown: Strategies to Stop Disruptive Behavior. Explore the common causes of verbal conflict and how they affect relationships and learning, practice communication strategies that help students navigate disagreements respectfully and productively, and apply teacher language that de-escalates conflict and supports student regulation. Includes a certificate of completion and resource book. Register directly with Responsive Classroom.

Strategies to Stop Disruptive Behavior — Henderson, NV

A one-day (6-hour), in-person Responsive Classroom institute in Henderson: Strategies to Stop Disruptive Behavior. Explore the common causes of verbal conflict and how they affect relationships and learning, practice communication strategies that help students navigate disagreements respectfully and productively, and apply teacher language that de-escalates conflict and supports student regulation. Includes a certificate of completion and resource book. Register directly with Responsive Classroom.

Strategies to Stop Disruptive Behavior — Fairfax, VA

A one-day (6-hour), in-person Responsive Classroom institute in Fairfax: Strategies to Stop Disruptive Behavior. Explore the common causes of verbal conflict and how they affect relationships and learning, practice communication strategies that help students navigate disagreements respectfully and productively, and apply teacher language that de-escalates conflict and supports student regulation. Includes a certificate of completion and resource book. Register directly with Responsive Classroom.

Teaching Ancient Egypt with Art: Power and Art

An in-person educator workshop at the MFA Boston on teaching ancient Egypt through the museum's collection, exploring how art expressed and reinforced power in ancient Egyptian society. Recommended for K–12 educators and college faculty; participants build strategies for integrating art from the MFA's collections into classroom curriculum.

Teaching Early America with Art: Interdependence in 18th-Century Americas

A half-day, in-person educator workshop at the MFA Boston on teaching early American history through art, focusing on interdependence in the 18th-century Americas. Recommended for K–12 educators and college faculty; participants build strategies for integrating art from the MFA's collections into classroom curriculum.

Middle School Mathematics Intervention Learning Series (Session 3) – Shifting Mindset to Focus on Strengths

In this session, participants will examine how beliefs about students influence instructional decisions and outcomes. Grounded in asset-based frameworks from leading research organizations, math leaders will explore how to recognize and leverage students’ strengths, prior knowledge, and cultural assets in mathematics instruction. Participants will reflect on deficit-based practices and consider shifts that promote high expectations, student agency, and inclusive learning environments that support all learners. In-person (face-to-face) professional learning from CREC – Capitol Region Education Council.

Work Smarter, Grade Better: The Ultimate Middle and High School Math Survival Guide

A practical workshop from classroom teachers on reducing daily prep and grading workload in middle and high school math while boosting student engagement and ownership — including practical uses of AI — and designing reliable grading and feedback systems that reflect student mastery. Lunch on your own. Presented by Keenan Clark and Jake Towers.

Purposeful Play in Kindergarten

A full-day workshop on the research behind play, connecting play to standards and report cards, and managing and assessing play with confidence. Participants leave with an action plan to bring more purposeful play into the classroom right away. Lunch on your own. Presented by Trisha Sellars-Kamp.

3D Printing

A hands-on workshop for educators of every grade and subject: Tinkercad design, preparing models, operating and troubleshooting printers, tools and materials, and printer selection, plus practical classroom applications and lesson ideas. Participants design and take home their own Tinkercad project. Bring a laptop with software-installation permission. 5 PD hours; lunch on your own. Presented by Emily Flach, LTC.

Data Detectives: Uncovering the “Why” Behind Your IAR Scores

Find, unpack and act on your school's Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) reports: discuss your school's designation, understand what each report means, and leave with tools for analyzing IAR data and suggestions for improving instruction. 5 PD hours; lunch on your own. Presented by ROE #13 instructional coaches Anna Jukes and Darlene Fatheree.

Discover Canva: A Comprehensive Introduction for Educators

A full-day in-person introduction to Canva for educators looking for a fresh, visually engaging way to connect with students — from getting started to creating classroom materials.

Canva Power-Up: AI, Sheets & Epic Classroom Creations!

Are you ready to move beyond basic templates and truly master the art of design in Canva? This workshop is your opportunity to delve into the “gritty details,” insider tips, and powerful hacks that will elevate your visual creations for the classroom and beyond, exploring advanced techniques for manipulating elements, refining layouts, and achieving a polished, professional aesthetic, along with clever workarounds for common design challenges and hidden features to streamline your creative process. Beyond fundamental design, this workshop will also highlight Canva’s cutting-edge features, incl. Participants earn 5 PD hours. Presented by the Learning Technology Center (LTC), Illinois' statewide educational technology agency. Register directly with LTC.

AI for ELA: Crafting Compelling Content & Critical Readers

This workshop is designed for English Language Arts teachers ready to leverage Artificial Intelligence for practical classroom applications and responsible integration. Dive into hands-on techniques for generating differentiated reading passages, crafting engaging writing prompts, creating targeted vocabulary lists, and even designing custom rubrics! We’ll explore how AI can enhance instruction and student engagement through personalized learning and initial writing feedback. Critically, this session will equip you to navigate the ethical landscape of AI, with discussions around academic integ. Participants earn 2.5 PD hours. Presented by the Learning Technology Center (LTC), Illinois' statewide educational technology agency. Register directly with LTC.

Minds Over Machines: Teaching Students to Think and Learn With AI

Don’t ban AI—teach it! It’s time to shift the classroom culture from policing AI misuse to superpowering student learning. This interactive workshop tackles the ultimate question: How do we get students to think with AI instead of surrendering their thinking to it? We will explore how to position AI as a "co-pilot" for deeper critical thinking, problem-solving, and creative iteration rather than an autopilot for easy answers. Together, we’ll tackle the logistics of how and when to safely introduce these concepts, test-drive the best student-friendly tools, and dive into a treasure trove of pre. Participants earn 2 PD hours. Presented by the Learning Technology Center (LTC), Illinois' statewide educational technology agency. Register directly with LTC.

Discover Canva: A Comprehensive Introduction for Educators

Are you tired of the same old routine and looking for a fresh, visually engaging way to connect with your students? Or perhaps you've heard the buzz about Canva but aren't sure where to begin? This introductory workshop is your perfect starting point! We'll dive headfirst into the Canva platform, exploring its intuitive interface and vast array of possibilities for educators. Get a feel for what Canva can truly do as we cover the fundamental basics, from navigating the dashboard to creating your first eye-catching flyers and simple visuals. This session will provide a comprehensive overview, e. Participants earn 5 PD hours. Presented by the Learning Technology Center (LTC), Illinois' statewide educational technology agency. Register directly with LTC.

TikTok to Ted Talk: Engaging Students with Canva Video & Audio

What if you could tap into the captivating world of TikTok and YouTube to bring your lessons to life? This workshop explores the dynamic art of digital storytelling in the classroom, empowering your students to become creators. Learn how to guide your students in crafting their own compelling content using Canva's robust video and audio tools, directly connecting your curriculum to the digital narratives they love. You'll discover how to facilitate the creation of engaging video tutorials, informative podcasts, captivating narrative videos, impactful broadcasts, and even modern social media vi. Participants earn 3 PD hours. Presented by the Learning Technology Center (LTC), Illinois' statewide educational technology agency. Register directly with LTC.

STEM Cohort

In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore real-world career contexts through Learning Blade missions and interactive lessons. Attendees will also experience micro:bit learning from a student's perspective and walk away with lessons for classroom integration. The session also features peer-led discussions on best practices and dedicated networking time for educators to share how they are using these tools in their own classrooms. Participants earn 5.5 PD hours. Presented by the Learning Technology Center (LTC), Illinois' statewide educational technology agency. Register directly with LTC.

Get Your Print On: 3D Printing for Beginners

Bring 3D printing to life for your students! This hands-on breakout session breaks down the technical jargon to guide you through designing, preparing, and managing 3D projects across all grade levels. You'll explore Tinkercad basics, discover practical classroom applications, and leave with a complete digital design of your own.Through this interactive experience, you'll gain the confidence to dive into the world of 3D printing with your students. Don't have a printer yet? No problem! We will also cover different hardware options and brands, and provide you with actionable strategies on how t. Participants earn 4.5 PD hours. Presented by the Learning Technology Center (LTC), Illinois' statewide educational technology agency. Register directly with LTC.

Crazy about Canva? Advanced Skills, Fresh Features, & Custom Creations

If Canva is already your go-to tool, it’s time to move past basic templates and unlock its true superpowers. We will start with advanced layout and design secrets before diving into Canva's freshest tools for education: the Learn Grid, real-time Live Learning, and dynamic Student Activities. We’ll also connect for a collaborative sharing session to swap real-world use cases to expand your creative toolkit. From there, you run the show! Use the project choice board to build exactly what you need—whether that's producing dynamic videos, engineering a project with Canva Code, designing sleek emai. Participants earn 5 PD hours. Presented by the Learning Technology Center (LTC), Illinois' statewide educational technology agency. Register directly with LTC.

Build or Bust – AI Challenge

AI is transforming the way organizations operate—but can your team put it into action? Join TwoTrees Technologies and Sophos for Sophos Build or Bust: The AI Challenge —an interactive workshop designed to move beyond AI conversations and into real-world application. This isn’t a presentation. It’s a working session. You’ll be placed into a team, given a surprise scenario and a “mystery basket” of data and AI tools, and challenged to build an innovative solution under pressure. Once your solution is created, the challenge continues: how do you secure it, operationalize it, and build confidence in using it in production? Designed for IT and security professionals, this fast-paced experience combines collaboration, creativity, and practical problem-solving while exploring the opportunities and risks of AI adoption. Laptop Requirement: Please bring a personal laptop to participate in the Build or Bust Challenge. Teams will use their devices during the interactive activity to develop and present their solutions. Participants earn 3 PD hours. Presented by Lisa Schwartz, Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, West Central, Learning Technology Center. Organized with TwoTrees Technologies and Sophos.

It's the Little Things: Build the Culture You Need to Get the Good Ones to Stay

Little things. Big impact. Lasting culture. Explore how intentional culture-building — through the big decisions and the small everyday gestures — creates an environment that attracts and keeps talented educators. Examine what truly makes people stay in a job, what drives them to leave, and how leaders can define the staff they want to retain and build an environment that supports them. Leave with take-home strategies for shaping a culture where teachers feel valued, supported, and inspired to stay. For principals, department heads, instructional coaches, teachers, and administrators. 5 PD hours; free parking, lunch on your own.

The Science of Writing: From Research to Classroom Practice — Collinsville

Great writing instruction isn't built on intuition — it's grounded in science and brought to life through explicit instruction. Attend the morning session (What the Science Reveals About Writing Instruction, 9:00–11:30 AM), the afternoon session (How to Plan and Deliver Explicit Writing Instruction, 12:30–3:00 PM), or the full day. Connect the why behind effective writing instruction with the how of teaching it, and leave equipped to design and deliver explicit writing mini-lessons for any skill, grade level, or curriculum. Presented by Kristina Smekens, president of Smekens Education Solutions. Also offered in Springfield (Nov 12), Naperville (Nov 13), and live online (Nov 17).

The Science of Writing: From Research to Classroom Practice — Springfield

Great writing instruction isn't built on intuition — it's grounded in science and brought to life through explicit instruction. Attend the morning session (What the Science Reveals About Writing Instruction, 9:00–11:30 AM), the afternoon session (How to Plan and Deliver Explicit Writing Instruction, 12:30–3:00 PM), or the full day. Connect the why behind effective writing instruction with the how of teaching it, and leave equipped to design and deliver explicit writing mini-lessons for any skill, grade level, or curriculum. Presented by Kristina Smekens, president of Smekens Education Solutions. Also offered in Collinsville (Nov 10), Naperville (Nov 13), and live online (Nov 17).

The Science of Writing: From Research to Classroom Practice — Naperville

Great writing instruction isn't built on intuition — it's grounded in science and brought to life through explicit instruction. Attend the morning session (What the Science Reveals About Writing Instruction, 9:00–11:30 AM), the afternoon session (How to Plan and Deliver Explicit Writing Instruction, 12:30–3:00 PM), or the full day. Connect the why behind effective writing instruction with the how of teaching it, and leave equipped to design and deliver explicit writing mini-lessons for any skill, grade level, or curriculum. Presented by Kristina Smekens, president of Smekens Education Solutions. Also offered in Collinsville (Nov 10), Springfield (Nov 12), and live online (Nov 17).

LIFT New Revised Math RBIS 0-4

An in-person deep dive into the revised Math Research-Based Instructional Strategies: science of learning, depth and coherence, conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, explicit instruction and effective practice. The schedule lists November 2 and 3, 8:30 AM–3:30 PM on both days, but the overview calls Day 2 a half day; confirm the second-day finish with the organizer. 9.25 CPE hours.

G/T Foundational Admin/Counselor Session (Open to SAISD Only)

Open to SAISD only. In-person training on gifted students, identification, social-emotional needs, program options and Texas State Plan requirements. The event description specifies 514 W. Quincy Street; the schedule labels the venue Other. A final assignment follows the in-person portion to complete the six-hour administrator/counselor requirement.

PFE Requirements Series (Modules 3 & 4)

In-person training covering Parent and Family Engagement requirements under ESSA, district and school responsibilities, allowable Title I uses, monitoring trends, guiding principles and resources. This is Day 2 of the two-day series. 6 CPE hours.

Economics and Literacy for Grades 6-7 by Georgia Council of Economic Education

An interactive workshop for grades 6–7 teachers featuring classroom-ready lessons on economic systems through The Sneetches, global trade, geographic economics, and literacy-rich instructional strategies. Explore student-centered activities, cross-curricular connections, and practical classroom resources that help students connect reading, economics, and the world around them. Lunch is provided by Georgia Council on Economic Education. No cost for regional members or non-members.

Leveraging AI for Science Lesson Design: Gemini Notebook

In-person science lesson-design workshop using Gemini Notebook, TEKS, curriculum resources and TexQuest. Bring a laptop, charger and Google account. Elevate 20 Cooperative, Library Resources Cooperative and Tech20 Premier members attend free. 6 CPE hours.

Risk, Reward, and Real Life: Practical Strategies for Teaching Personal Finance & Econimics by Georgia Council on Economic Education

An interactive workshop for grades 9–12 teachers, developed in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Explore classroom-ready strategies for teaching problem gambling and responsible decision-making, economic indicators, insurance and risk, credit and borrowing, and the influence of social media finfluencers. Connect economic literacy to real-world financial decisions through critical thinking and engaging instruction. Lunch is provided by Georgia Council on Economic Education. No cost for regional members or non-members.

Do the math. You won’t want to miss this.

Come ready to take home practical math strategies you can use with students right away.

Big-picture thinking, next-day impact

Take home math instruction strategies you can use immediately —and a renewed sense of what's possible.

Communicating in Mathematics: Empowering Students to Speak and Write Their Way to Math Mastery

An interactive in-person workshop for K–12 math educators, instructional coaches and curriculum specialists. Explore sentence frames, mathematical discourse routines and low-stakes writing prompts to help students justify answers, critique reasoning and use precise mathematical vocabulary. 3 CPE hours.

Building Systems to Support Twice Exceptional Students (K-12) G/T 6 Hour Update

In-person professional development for educators, coordinators and leaders supporting twice-exceptional students. Align state requirements and service-delivery models, improve communication among G/T, special education and general education teams, and develop practical shared approaches to student success. 6 CPE hours.

Humanities Council

The CREC Humanities Council brings together K–12 Language Arts and Social Studies educators, instructional coaches, and district leaders to engage in professional dialogue and shared learning around literacy and social studies instruction. Meetings feature timely updates and guest speakers from the CSDE and other partners, alongside opportunities for cross-district collaboration and reflection. Participants connect with colleagues, explore emerging initiatives and resources, and strengthen instructional practices in the humanities. NOTE: Two morning sessions are offered; the content is identical in both.

Leading to Educate and Graduate Happy, Healthy, Wholesome Humans

Leading to Create Positive and Caring School and Classroom Communities

2026-2027 TSDS: Fix Your Fatals – November 2026

An interactive in-person workshop for PEIMS coordinators, staff, TSDS data managers and school data-reporting personnel. Learn to identify and resolve fatal submission errors, use Texas Education Data Standards and improve PEIMS and Core Collection accuracy. All levels. 2.5 clock hours.

Introduction to Responsive Classroom: Foundational Strategies for Creating a Safe, Joyful Classroom

Strategies to Stop Disruptive Behavior

Classroom Management That Works