Various Dates; 8:30am - 4:30pm

This session will be provided by our Local Mental Health Authority, Bluebonnet Trails Community Services. As required by §153.1015, School district employees who regularly interact with students are employees working on a school campus, including, but not limited to, teachers, coaches, librarians, instructional coaches, counselors, nurses, administration, administrative support personnel, student support personnel, paraprofessionals, substitutes, custodians, cafeteria staff, bus drivers, crossing guards, and district special programs liaisons. This session is available to ALL staff. Time is going to be from 8:30-4:30 with an hour lunch. All staff who interact with students must be trained by 2028-2029 school year. 

Various Dates; 8:30am - 4:30pm

This session will be provided by our Local Mental Health Authority, Bluebonnet Trails Community Services. As required by §153.1015, School district employees who regularly interact with students are employees working on a school campus, including, but not limited to, teachers, coaches, librarians, instructional coaches, counselors, nurses, administration, administrative support personnel, student support personnel, paraprofessionals, substitutes, custodians, cafeteria staff, bus drivers, crossing guards, and district special programs liaisons. This session is available to ALL staff. Time is going to be from 8:30-4:30 with an hour lunch. All staff who interact with students must be trained by 2028-2029 school year. 

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Unlock the full potential of your McGraw Hill Science curriculum by integrating proven lead4ward strategies to create dynamic, student-centered learning experiences. In this interactive professional development course, participants will explore how to transform traditional lessons into engaging, standards-aligned activities and games that foster critical thinking, collaboration, and a love for science. Participants will learn how to leverage lead4ward’s instructional tools to design lessons that promote student ownership and meaningful discourse. Walk away with ready-to-use ideas, adaptable templates, and a toolkit of strategies to increase student engagement, retention, and academic success in your science classroom.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Transform your science classroom with data-driven blended learning strategies that spark curiosity and boost student achievement. In this hands-on professional development course, participants will learn how to design and implement station rotation models that personalize instruction through small-group activities, interactive technology, vocabulary review, and inquiry-based tasks using the McGraw Hill Curriculum. By using classroom data to drive flexible grouping and targeted support, teachers can address learning gaps, extend thinking, and keep students actively engaged in meaningful science content. Walk away with ready-to-use station templates, data tracking tools, and a fresh perspective on how to make blended learning work in the science classroom.

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Unlock the full potential of your McGraw Hill Science curriculum by integrating proven lead4ward strategies to create dynamic, student-centered learning experiences. In this interactive professional development course, participants will explore how to transform traditional lessons into engaging, standards-aligned activities and games that foster critical thinking, collaboration, and a love for science. Participants will learn how to leverage lead4ward’s instructional tools to design lessons that promote student ownership and meaningful discourse. Walk away with ready-to-use ideas, adaptable templates, and a toolkit of strategies to increase student engagement, retention, and academic success in your science classroom.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Transform your science classroom with data-driven blended learning strategies that spark curiosity and boost student achievement. In this hands-on professional development course, participants will learn how to design and implement station rotation models that personalize instruction through small-group activities, interactive technology, vocabulary review, and inquiry-based tasks using the McGraw Hill Curriculum. By using classroom data to drive flexible grouping and targeted support, teachers can address learning gaps, extend thinking, and keep students actively engaged in meaningful science content. Walk away with ready-to-use station templates, data tracking tools, and a fresh perspective on how to make blended learning work in the science classroom.

This session is required for all new staff, new to the grade band, or if not completed in a previous school year.  

Registration dates - Jul 28 through OCt 31 for 3 hours of professional learning

Science safety is paramount in any laboratory setting, especially in educational environments where students engage in hands-on experiments and investigations. This course is designed to equip educators with the knowledge, skills, and practices necessary to maintain a safe and secure laboratory environment for students and instructors alike.

Certificates need to be submitted to the google form upon completion. Instructions on for how to access eCourse

This session is required for all new staff, new to the grade band, or if not completed in a previous school year.  

Registration dates - Jul 28 through OCt 31 for 3 hours of professional learning

Science safety is paramount in any laboratory setting, especially in educational environments where students engage in hands-on experiments and investigations. This course is designed to equip educators with the knowledge, skills, and practices necessary to maintain a safe and secure laboratory environment for students and instructors alike.

Certificates need to be submitted to the google form upon completion. Instructions on for how to access eCourse

This session is required for all staff who have not completed in a previous year.

During this self-paced session, you will delve into the newly revised Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for science in grades K-12. This comprehensive session is designed to equip educators with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the updated standards and inspire a lifelong passion for science in students. 

Registration Dates: Jul 28 through Sept 22 for 3 hours of professional learning credit