Empowering Educators through Continuous Learning
At Texas A+ Challenge, we are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Our professional development programs are designed to equip educators with the latest knowledge, skills, and best practices in education.
What We Offer:
- Workshops: Engage in dynamic, interactive sessions on a wide range of topics, including leadership development and instructional strategies. .
- Customized Training: Receive tailored professional development that meets the specific needs and goals of your school or district.
- Collaborative Learning: Participate in professional learning communities that promote collaboration, reflection, and shared best practices among educators.
Upcoming Events
Stay ahead in the education landscape. Browse our calendar of upcoming professional learning events, and sign up today to empower your school community and drive educational excellence across Texas.
JANUARY 23, 2025 | Integrating Writing Instruction Daily Across the Curriculum for Spanish Language Arts Teachers in Grades 3-5
Integrando la Escritura a Través del Currículo
Morning Session: 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Afternoon Session: 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Unlock the power of writing with our engaging session designed to implement daily routines that strengthen students’ sentence structure, elaboration, and paragraph development—all with comprehensive Spanish resources! Tailored for bilingual and Spanish-speaking classrooms, this workshop provides materials and tools exclusively in Spanish to support every step of the writing process. Sign up today to bring these valuable resources into your classroom!
JANUARY 30, 2025 | Empowering Writers to Respond to Reading for Spanish Language Arts Teachers in Grades 3-5
Empoderando a escritores a responder a la lectura
Morning Session: 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Afternoon Session: 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Build student confidence and skill in responding to text through daily, explicit writing instruction! In this hands-on session, you’ll explore effective scaffolding techniques to help students master both extended and short constructed responses, making text-based writing tasks accessible and manageable. Learn adaptable strategies for whole-group teaching, small group support, and one-on-one conferences. All resources and materials are available in Spanish. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your writing instruction—reserve your spot today!
JANUARY 30, 2025 | Empowering Writers to Respond to Reading for English Language Arts Teachers in Grades 3-5
Morning Session: 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Afternoon Session: 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Build student confidence and skill in responding to text through explicit writing instruction! In this hands-on session, you’ll explore effective scaffolding techniques to help students master both extended and short constructed responses, making text-based writing tasks accessible and manageable. Learn adaptable strategies for whole-group teaching, small group support, and one-on-one conferences. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your writing instruction—reserve your spot today!
MAY 13-16, 2025 | Texas A+ Coaching Institute
Transform your campus by investing in teacher development through learning how to be an effective coach. Coaches, curriculum specialists and teacher leaders enhance the capacity to support teachers in implementing evidence-based instructional practices to improve student learning outcomes, while fostering a culture of reflective practice and continuous professional growth. Come engage in peer networking, problem-solving and practice with other professionals across the city.
