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 Catalog: Wednesday June 3, 2026
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PM 477733-Region 8 ESC 2026 Students With Exceptionalities Conference
Region 08 ESC, 117 - Bowie
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 489893-CACFP & SFSP Financials and Allowable Expenses
Region 08 ESC, Franklin
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 506975-The Teaching Chef: Culinary Techniques from Knife Work to Flavor
TEXARKANA ISD, TEXAS H S
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM 526090-On-Demand Better Than Carrots or Sticks Book Study
Online Location Site, Online Location

Monday 6/1/2026
School Bus Driver 8-hour Recertification Safety Training
RIVERCREST ISD, RIVERCREST H S
State mandated recertification safety training to maintain bus driver certifica...

Campus Leadership Summit
Region 08 ESC, 118 - Camp
Campus leaders please join us for the Campus Leadership Summit. This Summit a...

Virtual Conference: Driven to Learn
Region 08 ESC, Zoom Session

Join us for Driven to Learn, our virtual summer conference designed to fuel ...

TExES Test Prep- Core Subjects EC-6 (391)
Region 08 ESC, 206 - Titus


Better Together: Teachers and Paraprofessionals working as one team
Region 08 ESC, 300 - 3rd Floor Conference Center
Great things happen when teachers and paraprofessionals work side by side! Join...

Tuesday 6/2/2026
School Bus Driver 20-hour Certification Safety Training
RIVERCREST ISD, RIVERCREST H S
State mandated school bus driver safety training.    

AEL (Advancing Educational Leadership)
Region 08 ESC, 118 - Camp

Building YOUR Thinking Classroom in Math: Changing Your Teaching Practices (Toolkit 2)
Region 08 ESC, 117 - Bowie

If you have already begun the Building Thinking Classrooms journey, you are ...

Texas in Texture: Needle-Felted Ecoregion Models
Region 08 ESC, 119 - Cass

In this session, teachers will explore Texas...

RLA K-2 Bluebonnet Learning
Region 08 ESC, 300 - 3rd Floor Conference Center
This initial training introduces teachers to Bluebonnet Learning K–2 Read...

RLA 3-5 Bluebonnet Learning
Region 08 ESC, LIT ROOM
This initial training introduces teachers to Bluebonnet Learning 3-5 Reading La...

TExES Test Prep- PPR(160) EC-12
Region 08 ESC, 206 - Titus



Decoding Developmental Delay: From Criteria to Clarity
Region 08 ESC, Zoom Session

This session is designed for: Educational Diagnosticians, School Psychologis...

Teaching Grammar As You Go
Region 08 ESC, 126 - Hopkins
Wednesday 6/3/2026
On-Demand Better Than Carrots or Sticks Book Study
Online Location Site, Online Location

Welcome to our online book study where you will explore and reflect on creat...

CACFP & SFSP Financials and Allowable Expenses
Region 08 ESC, Franklin
This course reviews the reimbursable meal and acceptable meal counting pro...

Region 8 ESC 2026 Students With Exceptionalities Conference
Region 08 ESC, 117 - Bowie
Step right up and join us at the 2026 Region 8 ESC Students With Exceptionaliti...

The Teaching Chef: Culinary Techniques from Knife Work to Flavor
TEXARKANA ISD, TEXAS H S

Over two skill-building days, participants will strengthen essential techniq...

Thursday 6/4/2026
Region 8 ESC 2026 Students With Exceptionalities Conference
Region 08 ESC, 117 - Bowie
Step right up and join us at the 2026 Region 8 ESC Students With Exceptionaliti...

RLA Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) K-12
Region 08 ESC, Franklin

UDCA
Region 08 ESC, 205 - Marion

HB 984 requires schools with an RN or LVN to have at least one unlicensed di...

Virtual PD - School Counselor Connections Network
Region 08 ESC, Zoom Session
School Counseling Connections Zoom Series

Friday 6/5/2026
Google Workspace Basics
Region 08 ESC, 117 - Bowie

 
Take the stress out of integrating technology into your clas...


Monday 6/8/2026
School Bus Driver 8-hour Recertification Safety Training
PARIS ISD, PARIS J H
State mandated recertification safety training to maintain bus driver certifica...

Virtual PD - Enhancing Meal Appeal
Region 08 ESC, Zoom Session
Actionable meal- appeal tips and targeted marketing pointers to increase school...

GT Annual Six-Hour Update 2026-27: Under the Big Top: The Best Show in Town
Region 08 ESC, 300 - 3rd Floor Conference Center

This session fulfills the state-mandated annual six-hour update for all scho...

Growing Early Biliteracy in PK-2 Classrooms
Region 08 ESC, 117 - Bowie
Through discussion, collaboration, and real-world examples, educators will disc...

Mathematics K-5 Bluebonnet Learning
Region 08 ESC, 200 - 2 South
Wanted: Routines and Procedures - The Most Valuable Tools in the Secondary Classroom
Region 08 ESC, 126 - Hopkins
Strong routines and procedures are wanted—and for good reason! In many se...

Virtual PD - Reimbursable Meals
Region 08 ESC, Zoom Session

This course teaches the importance of an accurat...

Tuesday 6/9/2026
Ethics with Nicole Price
Region 08 ESC, Zoom Session

Elevate Your Leadership with Ethics: A Workshop wi...

GT Annual Six-Hour Update 2026-27: Under the Big Top: The Best Show in Town
Region 08 ESC, 300 - 3rd Floor Conference Center

This session fulfills the state-mandated annual six-hour update for all scho...

VIRTUAL PD: Navig8 Accountability
Region 08 ESC, Zoom Session
Zoom sessions that address a variety of topics on accountability issues importa...

These Kids Can't Read: Instructional Moves That Accelerate Struggling Readers
Region 08 ESC, 118 - Camp
Wednesday 6/10/2026
G/T Annual Six-Hour Update 2026-27: Gifted and Talented Opportunities in a Bluebonnet World
Region 08 ESC, 300 - 3rd Floor Conference Center
This session is designed for districts that are currently using or proposing to...

Navigating the New ELPS for Elementary Classrooms
Region 08 ESC, 118 - Camp
Big changes are coming to the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)&mda...

In-Person PAX Good Behavior Game
Region 08 ESC, 117 - Bowie
The PAX Good Behavior Game® (PAX GBG) is a classroom-based universal preven...

Connecting PEIMS and Accountability
Region 08 ESC, 128 - Lamar
In this session, we will provide a brief overview of both PEIMS and accountabil...

Thursday 6/11/2026
Social Studies: Teaching American History Day 1: America at 250! – The Legacy of The Declaration of Independence
Region 08 ESC, 205 - Marion

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Region 08 ESC, 128 - Lamar
Outside of the student’s home, schools are the most likely place where me...

Virtual PD - School Counseling Book Study
Region 08 ESC, Zoom Session
The session will introduce a book of study relevant to supporting student needs...

Self-Contained Behavior Classroom Essentials
Region 08 ESC, 118 - Camp
Is your district running or creating a behavior self-contained classroom? ...

Friday 6/12/2026
The Autistic Brain: Better Understanding = Better Outcomes Presenter: Layne Pethick, Ed.D
Region 08 ESC, Zoom Session
This interactive session will look at the latest brain research in autism to he...

Social Studies: Teaching American History Day 2: Collisions Between Federal & State Authority in the American Federal System
Region 08 ESC, 205 - Marion

Monday 6/15/2026
School Bus Driver 8-hour Recertification Safety Training
PARIS ISD, PARIS J H
State mandated recertification safety training to maintain bus driver certifica...

G/T Day 1: Nature and Needs of Gifted/Talented Students
Region 08 ESC, 500 - TETN 5

This workshop fulfi...

E(value)8 Conference
Region 08 ESC, 117 - Bowie



Mathematics Secondary Bluebonnet Learning
Region 08 ESC, 205 - Marion



Math Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) K-12
Region 08 ESC, LIT ROOM

Math RBIS Refinement
Region 08 ESC, 300 - 3rd Floor Conference Center

Grounded in the Science of Learning, this one-da...

Tuesday 6/16/2026
School Bus Driver 20-hour Certification Safety Training
PARIS ISD, PARIS J H
State mandated school bus driver safety training.    

Virtual PD - Child Nutrition
Region 08 ESC, Zoom Session
Virtual PD - Child Nutrition 

G/T Day 2: Identification and Assessment of Gifted/Talented Students
Region 08 ESC, 300 - 3rd Floor Conference Center

This workshop fulfi...

Interactive Notebooking in Elementary Science
Region 08 ESC, 201 - Red River Science Lab

Are you new to elementary science?  Do you need some new ideas for your...

VIRTUAL PD: Navig8 Accountability
Region 08 ESC, Zoom Session
Zoom sessions that address a variety of topics on accountability issues importa...

Making Classroom Organization, Schedules, Positive Behavior Supports, Teamwork and Transitions Meaningful in Your Self-Contained Special Education Classroom
Region 08 ESC, 125 - Fannin

In this hands-on make-and-take session, self-contained special education tea...

Rigor in Action: Stop Doing the Thinking for Them
Region 08 ESC, 117 - Bowie
Library 101 for Administrators
Region 08 ESC, Zoom Session

Wednesday 6/17/2026
CACFP & SFSP Procurement - Bids, Plans, RFP's, and Quotes
Region 08 ESC, TBD

What is procurement?

Procurement is the orderly process of obtainin...

G/T Day 3: Differentiated Instruction for G/T Students
Region 08 ESC, 300 - 3rd Floor Conference Center

This workshop fulfi...

Top 10 Effective Practices/Great Ideas in Transition
Region 08 ESC, 124 - Delta

Data Detectives: Solving the Mystery of Student Needs for Math
Region 08 ESC, LIT ROOM


Early Childhood Conference
Region 08 ESC, 117 - Bowie
Region 8 presents our annual Early Childhood Conference for PK-1st grades.

K-12 Language-Rich Science
Region 08 ESC, 125 - Fannin

Designed to help teachers equip students to navigate inquiry-driven instruct...

Virtual PD - TIA Talks
Region 08 ESC, Zoom Session

TIA Ta...

Virtual PD - Human Resources Management
Region 08 ESC, Zoom Session
At the end of this lesson, participants will accomplish the following objective...

Thursday 6/18/2026
G/T Day 4: Creative and Critical Thinking for G/T Students
Region 08 ESC, 300 - 3rd Floor Conference Center

This workshop fulfi...

Standards-Based Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process Training 2 Day
Region 08 ESC, 125 - Fannin

The focus of this session is developing a present levels of academic achieve...

College, Career, and Military Readiness
Region 08 ESC, LIT ROOM
This session focuses on strengthening ...

ASCENDER: Set up and Run Bank Reconciliation / Fiscal Year Close Process (July start)
Region 08 ESC, 205 - Marion

CACFP Program Application for New CEs
Region 08 ESC, Zoom Session
This class offers an overview of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CA...

Friday 6/19/2026
G/T Day 5: Adding Depth and Complexity (TPSP) for G/T Students
Region 08 ESC, 300 - 3rd Floor Conference Center

This workshop fulfi...

Design More with Canva AI Tools
Region 08 ESC, LIT ROOM

Take your creativity to the next level by exploring the AI-powedarkred featu...

ASCENDER Document Attachments
Region 08 ESC, 119 - Cass

This is a basic training for student users on how to use the Document Attach...

Monday 6/22/2026
TExES ESL Supplemental (154) Test Prep
Region 08 ESC, LIT ROOM

This 2 day training will prepare teachers ...

GT Annual Six-Hour Update 2026-27: Under the Big Top: The Best Show in Town
Region 08 ESC, 300 - 3rd Floor Conference Center

This session fulfills the state-mandated annual six-hour update for all scho...

T-TESS (Texas Teacher Evaluation & Support System) Appraisal Training
Region 08 ESC, 201 - Red River Science Lab

Participants will be trained as a Certified T-TESS Appraiser for the Texas-T...

AI Meets IEPs: Writing Better PLAAFPs With Confidence
Region 08 ESC, 205 - Marion



Tuesday 6/23/2026
G/T Annual Six-Hour Update 2026-27: Gifted and Talented Opportunities in a Bluebonnet World
Region 08 ESC, 300 - 3rd Floor Conference Center
This session is designed for districts that are currently using or proposing to...

VIRTUAL PD: Navig8 Accountability
Region 08 ESC, Zoom Session
Zoom sessions that address a variety of topics on accountability issues importa...

Wednesday 6/24/2026
The Fundamentals of Welding and Industrial Certification
PITTSBURG ISD, PITTSBURG H S

Successful completion of both days will allow teachers to administer the AWS...

Social Studies: Personal Financial Literacy: The TEKS, TCMPC, Hands-On Activities
Region 08 ESC, 300 - 3rd Floor Conference Center



Behavior Basics! Help is Here! (Virtual)
Region 08 ESC, Zoom Session
Do y...

Autism PLC - A Study of Behavioral Evidence-Based Practices (In-Person)
Region 08 ESC, 206 - Titus
This professional learning series begins with an in-person training designed to...

National Board Teacher Certification: Ready. Set. Go.
Region 08 ESC, LIT ROOM
This session will prepare teachers for the National Board of Professional Teach...

Bluebonnet Learning: Your Guide to Biliteracy Excellence
Region 08 ESC, Zoom Session
The Bluebonnet Learning RLA Biliteracy Resource Guide is intended to provide ed...

Friday 6/26/2026
English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) Training for Content Area Teachers
Region 08 ESC, 206 - Titus
Social Studies: Texas State Historical Association Presents: National History Day and your Classroom: A Teacher's Guide
Region 08 ESC, 200 - 2 South
Empower your stude...

Monday 6/29/2026
Virtual PD - The Administrative Review (AR) Process for CACFP
Region 08 ESC, Zoom Session
This course is designed to assist personnel responsible for managing the o...

T-PESS Texas Principal Evaluation Support System
Region 08 ESC, 206 - Titus

Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS) is open to administra...

Social Studies: Civics Academy 2025-26
Region 08 ESC, 200 - 2 South

Classroom Management Strategies for Primary Success
Region 08 ESC, 300 - 3rd Floor Conference Center
Discover practical, age-appropriate classroom management strategies designed to...

Making Sense of the Writing TEKS
Region 08 ESC, 205 - Marion
Did you know writing is one of the hardest skills for students to master? This ...

Help! My Secondary Math Students Can't Add or Subtract
Region 08 ESC, 118 - Camp

What do you do when your Algebra or Geometry ...

Intervention with Intention: Building High-Impact Tier 2 Instruction
Region 08 ESC, 117 - Bowie
Strengthening Instruction for Multilingual Learners
Region 08 ESC, 128 - Lamar
This full-day professional learning experience is designed to support educators...

Tuesday 6/30/2026
Psychological First Aid for Schools
Region 08 ESC, 125 - Fannin
PFA-S is an evidence-informed intervention model to assist students, families, ...

Social Studies: Civics Academy 2025-26
Region 08 ESC, 200 - 2 South

VIRTUAL PD: Navig8 Accountability
Region 08 ESC, Zoom Session
Zoom sessions that address a variety of topics on accountability issues importa...

Making Sense of the RLA TEKS
Region 08 ESC, 206 - Titus
Are you ready to make sense of the RLA TEKS? In this session, we’ll break...

Help! My Secondary Math Students Can't Multiply or Divide!
Region 08 ESC, 118 - Camp

What do you do when your Algebra or Geometry ...

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