OUR MISSION

Are your students exposed to standardized assessments prior to the STAAR test? Do you find yourself wondering how you could hold true to best reading practices and still prepare students to answer questions correctly on an assessment? Join us for a summertime session about how to make the most of your curriculum so your kids are ready for the STAAR Reading test but NOT burned out by the time the assessment arrives. We’ll examine the value of meaningful test preparation over inauthentic test practice and offer model minilessons for ways to engage all kids in an effective approach to Reading instruction that leads to student growth on standardized tests and can be taught throughout the school year or during a test prep unit.
Fee: $175 per person
Audience: 3rd-10th grade Teachers

There’s no shortage of amazing books being published for young people these days, but how do we bring them into the classroom to help ensure comprehension and response in everyday teaching? This workshop will focus on using the latest, greatest middle grades and young adult books to help secondary students explore important issues while addressing some of the most highly tested TEKS. Come learn with us this summer and experience model minilessons on inspiring students to talk about texts and how and when to use high-interest texts as mentors. Participants will engage in reading exercises that can translate to classroom practice and walk away with recommendations for popular books to use.
Fee: $175 per person
Audience: 6th-12th grade Teachers

Come engage in peer networking, problem-solving and real-world action research with other coaches from across the city. During this academy we will collectively share expertise, engage in crucial conversations, examine coaching cycles, and effective instructional strategies for increasing access and equity. Participants of this session will explore ways to approach various aspects of their coaching/leadership using tools to strengthen their coaching and build working relationships with teachers to improve instruction for student achievement. This academy is open to new and experienced coaches, Specialists, and teacher leaders in all contents levels K-12. The $575.00 cost of the session includes all resources.

Come engage in peer networking, problem-solving and real-world action research with other coaches from across the city. During this academy we will collectively share expertise, engage in crucial conversations, examine coaching cycles, and effective instructional strategies for increasing access and equity. Participants of this session will explore ways to approach various aspects of their coaching/leadership using tools to strengthen their coaching and build working relationships with teachers to improve instruction for student achievement. This academy is open to new and experienced coaches, Specialists, and teacher leaders in all contents levels K-12. The $575.00 cost of the session includes all resources.