As we transition to the new English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS), staying ahead of the implementation timeline is critical for campus and district leaders. This session provides a comprehensive look at the three-phase roadmap for moving from the current standards to full implementation in 2028–2029. Participants will explore the major structural shifts, including the move from four to five proficiency levels and the reorganization of standards into new grade bands. The most significant change: the introduction of subject-specific Proficiency Level Descriptors (PLDs) designed to support language acquisition within ELAR, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
The Technology Applications TEKS are probably already happening in your classroom — even if nobody is walking around saying, “This computational thinking is impressive!” or "Nice data literacy there!" Students are already solving problems, creating, revising, and making sense of information every day. The first three Tech App TEKS aren't about adding one more thing to your plate or becoming a tech expert overnight — it’s about recognizing the great thinking that’s already happening and making it more intentional!
Tried the games from last year and need something new? This energizing session provides a Part 2 collection of low-prep, high-engagement games that bring energy and variety to your classroom. Perfect for transitions, content review, or formative assessment, these activities are quick to implement and adaptable across grade levels and subjects. You'll leave with a toolbox of practical games that require minimal materials but deliver maximum student participation and learning-plus time and space to customize them for your own teaching needs.
Explore the top MAP Growth reports for teachers. Participants will learn how to access their reports, analyze their data, and develop an action plan to maximize student growth and inform instruction in the classroom.
Next year's freshmen are facing a new standard for College, Career, and Military Readiness. What criteria will they need to meet for the state of Texas to consider them college-, career-, or military-ready?
A CTE lab, shop, kitchen, or on-site learning location is a challenging place to manage student learning and behaviors. Do you need some strategies for classroom management, so your students achieve all that they can? This session is specifically for CTE teachers.
This session is specifically designed for CTE teachers. Do you need some effective strategies for working with students in special populations in your CTE classes? Are the accommodations needed by students challenging to implement in your class? How can we meet the needs of all students so everyone benefits from career and technical learning?
