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June 2026
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  • 470391-Campus Leadership Summit
  • 506287-Virtual Conference: Driven to Learn
  • 515001-School Bus Driver 8-hour Recertification Safety Training
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    2
  • 470386-AEL (Advancing Educational Leadership)
  • 470868-Building YOUR Thinking Classroom in Math: Changing Your Teaching Practices (Toolkit 2)
  • 509796-Texas in Texture: Needle-Felted Ecoregion Models
  • more...
    3
  • 477733-Region 8 ESC 2026 Students With Exceptionalities Conference
  • 489893-CACFP & SFSP Financials and Allowable Expenses
  • 506975-The Teaching Chef: Culinary Techniques from Knife Work to Flavor
  • more...
    4
  • 477737-Region 8 ESC 2026 Students With Exceptionalities Conference
  • 479586-Virtual PD - School Counselor Connections Network
  • 521167-RLA Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) K-12
  • more...
    5
  • 523603-Google Workspace Basics
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    7 8
  • 489948-Growing Early Biliteracy in PK-2 Classrooms
  • 514743-Mathematics K-5 Bluebonnet Learning
  • 516238-GT Annual Six-Hour Update 2026-27: Under the Big Top: The Best Show in Town
  • more...
    9
  • 482969-Ethics with Nicole Price
  • 516239-GT Annual Six-Hour Update 2026-27: Under the Big Top: The Best Show in Town
  • 520242-VIRTUAL PD: Navig8 Accountability
  • more...
    10
  • 516241-G/T Annual Six-Hour Update 2026-27: Gifted and Talented Opportunities in a Bluebonnet World
  • 523018-Navigating the New ELPS for Elementary Classrooms
  • 523918-In-Person PAX Good Behavior Game
  • more...
    11
  • 489126-Social Studies: Teaching American History Day 1: America at 250! – The Legacy of The Declaration of Independence
  • 514056-Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
  • 525590-Virtual PD - School Counseling Book Study
  • more...
    12
  • 479539-The Autistic Brain: Better Understanding = Better Outcomes Presenter: Layne Pethick, Ed.D
  • 489127-Social Studies: Teaching American History Day 2: Collisions Between Federal & State Authority in the American Federal System
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  • 477792-G/T Day 1: Nature and Needs of Gifted/Talented Students
  • 514473-E(value)8 Conference
  • 514746-Mathematics Secondary Bluebonnet Learning
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    16
  • 477793-G/T Day 2: Identification and Assessment of Gifted/Talented Students
  • 515031-School Bus Driver 20-hour Certification Safety Training
  • 519987-Interactive Notebooking in Elementary Science
  • more...
    17
  • 471920-Virtual PD - TIA Talks
  • 477794-G/T Day 3: Differentiated Instruction for G/T Students
  • 481667-Top 10 Effective Practices/Great Ideas in Transition
  • more...
    18
  • 469869-Standards-Based Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process Training 2 Day
  • 477795-G/T Day 4: Creative and Critical Thinking for G/T Students
  • 489900-CACFP Program Application for New CEs
  • more...
    19
  • 477796-G/T Day 5: Adding Depth and Complexity (TPSP) for G/T Students
  • 531553-Design More with Canva AI Tools
  • 537601-ASCENDER Document Attachments
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  • 470387-T-TESS (Texas Teacher Evaluation & Support System) Appraisal Training
  • 477291-TExES ESL Supplemental (154) Test Prep
  • 513395-AI Meets IEPs: Writing Better PLAAFPs With Confidence
  • more...
    23
  • 516243-G/T Annual Six-Hour Update 2026-27: Gifted and Talented Opportunities in a Bluebonnet World
  • 520247-VIRTUAL PD: Navig8 Accountability
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  • 489120-Social Studies: Personal Financial Literacy: The TEKS, TCMPC, Hands-On Activities
  • 525634-Behavior Basics! Help is Here! (Virtual)
  • 525761-Autism PLC - A Study of Behavioral Evidence-Based Practices (In-Person)
  • more...
    25 26
  • 520544-English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) Training for Content Area Teachers
  • 536529-Social Studies: Texas State Historical Association Presents: National History Day and your Classroom: A Teacher's Guide
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  • 470389-T-PESS Texas Principal Evaluation Support System
  • 484644-Social Studies: Civics Academy 2025-26
  • 489898-Virtual PD - The Administrative Review (AR) Process for CACFP
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    30
  • 480240-Psychological First Aid for Schools
  • 484645-Social Studies: Civics Academy 2025-26
  • 520250-VIRTUAL PD: Navig8 Accountability
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    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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