BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20270314T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261101T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261112T230447Z UID:7b133646-8961-4441-9429-3473a0440bd6 DTSTART:20261112T083000 DTEND:20261112T160000 DESCRIPTION:

The CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training cou rse teaches staff decision-making skills to match the level of the respons e to the risk of the crisis\, focusing on the least-restrictive response t o ensure the Care\, Welfare\, Safety\, and Security of those in your care. This includes recognizing the stages of an escalating crisis and learning evidence-based techniques to appropriately de-escalate.

LOCATION:400 E Spring Valley Rd\, Richardson\, TX 75081\, USA SUMMARY:CPI: Crisis Prevention Institute Certification END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261112T230447Z UID:8df001a1-2bcb-4c80-adf3-ba5b76f3e43c DTSTART:20261113T083000 DTEND:20261113T153000 DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to prepare teachers to tak e the ESL TExES #154 for ESL Certification and develop a core set of compe tencies needed to teach EBs. We will dive into the ESL #154 Test Prep Manu al.

LOCATION:400 E Spring Valley Rd\, Richardson\, TX 75081\, USA SUMMARY:English as a Second Language END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261112T230447Z UID:6b395c7b-916b-41c7-964f-1ae2460c77ad DTSTART:20261113T090000 DTEND:20261113T120000 DESCRIPTION:

Specially designed instruction (SDI) is essential for ensuring students with disabilities can access and make progress in gr ade-level learning\, yet many campus leaders are left wondering what SDI a ctually looks like in practice. In this interactive session\, administrato rs will build a clear understanding of SDI\, distinguish it from different iation and accommodations\, clarify roles and responsibilities\, and learn what to look for during observations and planning conversations. Particip ants will leave with practical tools and leadership actions to strengthen systems\, collaboration\, and instructional support for students with disa bilities.

LOCATION:400 E Spring Valley Rd\, Richardson\, TX 75081\, USA SUMMARY:Designed to Deliver: The Campus Leader’s Role in Effective Specia lly Designed Instruction END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261112T230447Z UID:99f37ea9-4bbe-4894-a93e-333386c19593 DTSTART:20261113T090000 DTEND:20261113T160000 DESCRIPTION:

Meaningful relationships are at the heart of s tudent success. This interactive workshop is designed to help educators an d school professionals apply the Developmental Relationships Framework to strengthen adult-youth connections in authentic\, impactful ways. Particip ants will explore how mindset\, daily interactions\, and intentional pract ices shape the broader relational ecosystem within schools and communities .

Through reflection\, collaboration\, and practical application\, attendees will identify strategies to foster trust\, connection\, belongin g\, and student growth throughout the school year. The session concludes w ith participants creating a personalized action plan to intentionally embe d relationship-building practices into their everyday work with young peop le.

LOCATION:904 Abrams Rd\, Richardson\, TX 75081\, USA SUMMARY:It Takes Each of Us: Cultivating Developmental Relationships With S tudents END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261112T230447Z UID:d7c03395-9d7e-4e21-827a-63981495d34a DTSTART:20261113T090000 DTEND:20261113T160000 DESCRIPTION:

Get ready for an engaging session where you'll div e into the world of small-group reading instruction! You'll explore skills -based\, differentiated\, and needs-based approaches\, and discover how to use data to create flexible groups and select the perfect texts for instr uction. Align small-group instruction with research-based reading strategi es and gain insight into what students not at the teacher's table will be doing. Plus\, get hands-on with activities that bring the science of teach ing reading and research-based instructional best practices to life! For y our participation\, you'll earn # CPE hour(s). It's a fantastic opportunit y to enhance your teaching toolkit and make a real difference in your stud ent's reading journeys!

LOCATION:400 E Spring Valley Rd\, Richardson\, TX 75081\, USA SUMMARY:Unleashing the Power of Reading Instruction END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261112T230447Z UID:afe60eb7-f784-42f1-aff4-9b3a520656db DTSTART:20261116T083000 DTEND:20261116T153000 DESCRIPTION:

This session fulfills requirements for Day 1 of th e 5-day foundations training for teachers of the gifted and talented: Natu re and Needs of Gifted and Talented Students. It is designed to be part of the entire 30-hour training mandated by the Texas Administrative Code\, a nd should not be used as a 6-hour GT update unless prior approval is given from the participant's district.

LOCATION:400 E Spring Valley Rd\, Richardson\, TX 75081\, USA SUMMARY:GT Foundations Part One: Nature and Needs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261112T230447Z UID:c1098c0f-be5a-42f7-9fcf-aef46bb24d32 DTSTART:20261116T090000 DTEND:20261116T160000 DESCRIPTION:

This session explores growing special education le adership skills through building relationships\, developing mission and vi sion\, and coaching. Participants will learn strategies to foster collabor ation\, inspire growth\, and drive positive change. Through interactive di scussions and practical applications\, leaders will gain tools to support educators and enhance student success.

LOCATION:904 Abrams Rd\, Richardson\, TX 75081\, USA SUMMARY:Beyond Compliance: Relational Leadership in Special Education END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261112T230447Z UID:463b4560-537d-4904-9444-bb71ab63fc91 DTSTART:20261116T090000 DTEND:20261116T160000 DESCRIPTION:

Experience cognitive shifts that are research based prov en best practices in Literacy instruction. Let's explore the RBIS! Partici pants will discover how foundational skills\, text complexity\, knowledge coherence and text-based responses can create meaningful connections that accelerate literacy instruction.

LOCATION:400 E Spring Valley Rd\, Richardson\, TX 75081\, USA SUMMARY:RLA Research Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261112T230447Z UID:a770f55d-760a-4480-8c79-39566386a505 DTSTART:20261117T080000 DTEND:20261117T090000 DESCRIPTION:

Registration and credits awarded for this session are ha ndled by TASBO. Please see link to register for this session through TASBO .

LOCATION:400 E Spring Valley Rd\, Richardson\, TX 75081\, USA SUMMARY:TASBO Course: Budget and Financial Planning END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261112T230447Z UID:a863ccdb-5325-41a3-9194-89effee11994 DTSTART:20261117T090000 DTEND:20261117T160000 DESCRIPTION:

Are you ready for the Age of AI? Unlock the power of artificial intelligence in K-12 education through this engaging interac tive workshop. Explore essential AI foundations including ethical dilemmas and legal guardrails to develop human-centered AI integration. Gain pract ical experience leveraging the Google AI Ecosystem\, employing productive prompts\, and inspiring students to harness the power of AI safely. No pri or AI experience required!

LOCATION:400 E Spring Valley Rd\, Richardson\, TX 75081\, USA SUMMARY:AI (Artificial Intelligence) in Action END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261112T230447Z UID:419ebfdc-2278-4df8-9954-a37c034353c4 DTSTART:20261117T090000 DTEND:20261117T110000 DESCRIPTION:

Presenter: Sandra Geroux - National Prese nter of Administrative Professionals

Description: As an administrative professional\, one of the mos t important aspects of your job is delivering world-class customer service – sometimes to outside customers\, but most often to internal customers who need your assistance to help them do their jobs better. In fact\, usu ally an admin’s job is to “look good by making others look good!”

LOCATION:904 Abrams Rd\, Richardson\, TX 75081\, USA SUMMARY:Creating the WOW for Customers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261112T230447Z UID:f4719e4b-0443-40ca-91c1-1de4ecfd8363 DTSTART:20261118T080000 DTEND:20261118T090000 DESCRIPTION:

Discover practical\, engaging ways to make grammar instruction stick. Explore strategies for teaching sentence construction\ , clauses\, and phrases in the context of authentic reading and writing wh ile addressing learning gaps and maintaining grade level rigor. Walk away with classroom ready ideas that strengthen students as both readers and wr iters.

LOCATION: SUMMARY:Unlocking Grammar Greatness (Virtual) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261112T230447Z UID:c9b69225-93fc-409b-afad-27e7218c5984 DTSTART:20261118T090000 DTEND:20261118T120000 DESCRIPTION:

Join us for a focused and practical session on TEL PAS and Accountability\, where we’ll explore how to analyze TELPAS data to support progress for our Emergent Bilingual students. We will examine t he Progress in Achieving English Language Proficiency component and its ro le in accountability to foster a growth mindset and improve outcomes for o ur students. \; Walk away with a deeper understanding of the data and actionable steps to help students advance in their language proficiency jo urney while strengthening overall campus performance.

LOCATION:400 E Spring Valley Rd\, Richardson\, TX 75081\, USA SUMMARY:TELPAS and Accountability END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261112T230447Z UID:f1468969-2196-4605-802a-2fe8a5ead722 DTSTART:20261119T090000 DTEND:20261119T160000 DESCRIPTION:

Effective communication is essential for principal s to lead their schools successfully. This interactive session equips prin cipals with practical strategies to excel in communication across all area s. \;

LOCATION:400 E Spring Valley Rd\, Richardson\, TX 75081\, USA SUMMARY:Level Up Your Leadership Powerful Communication for Campus Leaders END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261112T230447Z UID:52603de7-4324-4720-8989-bce37a248872 DTSTART:20261119T090000 DTEND:20261119T120000 DESCRIPTION:

Join Region 10 for a timely and practical educatio n law conference designed specifically for school district HR professional s and administrators. Throughout the day\, attorneys from leading educatio n law firms will present 50-minute sessions addressing current legal issue s impacting Texas school districts.

Each session will p rovide an opportunity to hear directly from experienced school attorneys\, explore emerging legal developments\, and gain practical guidance for nav igating the complex HR and employment matters facing districts today. With multiple law firms represented\, participants will benefit from a variety of legal perspectives and expertise.

LOCATION:400 E Spring Valley Rd\, Richardson\, TX 75081\, USA SUMMARY:Navigating the Legal Landscape: Current Issues in School HR & Educa tion Law END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261112T230447Z UID:07d3e0d6-d926-4f56-866a-5867e26603b3 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261127 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION: SUMMARY:Thanksgiving END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261112T230447Z UID:1b7414d8-8570-44e6-8c64-91f0272a59a9 DTSTART:20261130T083000 DTEND:20261130T150000 DESCRIPTION:

Grounded in how the brain acquires language and th e importance of affective support\, this session will equip you with pract ical strategies to create a language-rich\, student-centered classroom—n o matter what subject you teach. You’ll explore simple yet powerful ways to make your instructional language more intentional to boost student eng agement\, thinking\, and communication. Walk away with tools you can use r ight away to support all learners and elevate the learning happening in yo ur classroom.

LOCATION:400 E Spring Valley Rd\, Richardson\, TX 75081\, USA SUMMARY:Language at the Heart of Content END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261112T230447Z UID:6f5ddd76-ea71-4df9-a71f-ce5dea51bc9a DTSTART:20261130T090000 DTEND:20261130T120000 DESCRIPTION:

This course provides educators with a practical fra mework for implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PB IS) to improve student behavior and school climate. Participants will lear n proactive strategies\, data-driven decision-making\, and systems for tea ching and reinforcing positive behaviors. By the end of the training\, att endees will be equipped with tools to create consistent\, supportive learn ing environments for all students.

LOCATION:904 Abrams Rd\, Richardson\, TX 75081\, USA SUMMARY:Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Cohort END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261112T230447Z UID:b95df628-c6a2-4278-907b-27a7ca7bb9ac DTSTART:20261130T090000 DTEND:20261130T160000 DESCRIPTION:

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Successful implementation of the T eacher Incentive Allotment requires collaboration across multiple departme nts. This session provides an overview of the core business functions that support TIA\, including the application process\, spending plan developme nt\, funding and budgeting considerations\, payroll and payout processes\, PEIMS reporting requirements\, and financial compliance. Participants wil l gain a shared understanding of stakeholder roles\, key processes\, and s ystem requirements necessary to effectively manage and sustain a compliant TIA program.

LOCATION:904 Abrams Rd\, Richardson\, TX 75081\, USA SUMMARY:TIA General Session END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261112T230447Z UID:20176811-f4e9-4c3b-9c1c-296e83800377 DTSTART:20261201T090000 DTEND:20261201T160000 DESCRIPTION:

Vision and Hearing Recertification Training\, ONLY for those who were last certified in 2021\, and will expire by De cember 31\, 2026. \; \;

LOCATION:1123 S Greenville Ave\, Richardson\, TX 75081\, USA SUMMARY:DSHS Vision/Hearing - Recertification END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261112T230447Z UID:ddf500bd-3ff2-4bdb-8725-b111fd1a29d7 DTSTART:20261202T083000 DTEND:20261202T153000 DESCRIPTION:

The E3 Symposium: Engage\, Evaluate\, Elevate is focused on the learning and growth of our special education evaluation personnel. A variety of sessions will be offered to meet the needs all evaluation pe rsonnel.

Sessions will focus on research an d best practices for conducting collaborative evaluations within a multi-d isciplinary team. Participants are encouraged to attend with other evaluat ors from their district and learn about how together\, we are better.

LOCATION:401 S Cherry Ln\, White Settlement\, TX 76108\, USA SUMMARY:E3 Symposium: Engage\, Evaluate\, Elevate END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261112T230447Z UID:692e0f5c-aa12-4a7a-9c95-ac4b9a75ebe8 DTSTART:20261202T090000 DTEND:20261202T160000 DESCRIPTION:

When developing the IEP\, planning should be cente red on the interests\, strengths\, skills\, and needs of the student with a disability. This training will cover what Person-Centered Planning is an d explore resources that can be used when conducting person-centered plans for transition planning.

LOCATION:904 Abrams Rd\, Richardson\, TX 75081\, USA SUMMARY:Putting the I back in IEP END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261112T230447Z UID:fa6d403f-993a-4af0-9503-b8ca8dca4c6e DTSTART:20261203T083000 DTEND:20261203T153000 DESCRIPTION:

Develop a deeper understanding of how Spanish and English work together to support multilingual learners' literacy developme nt. In this interactive session\, participants will explore the connection s between the two languages across the essential components of literacy\, including phonology\, morphology\, semantics\, syntax\, and literacy devel opment. Educators will examine which language features transfer between Sp anish and English\, identify concepts that do not transfer\, and apply thi s knowledge to strengthen biliteracy instruction and accelerate student le arning.

LOCATION:904 Abrams Rd\, Richardson\, TX 75081\, USA SUMMARY:Strengthening Biliteracy Through Language Transfer END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261112T230447Z UID:1e8a16a1-eb60-4bdf-b08b-5244b6bd031b DTSTART:20261203T170000 DTEND:20261203T210000 DESCRIPTION:

The Education Service Center provides this trainin g following each school board election to familiarize new school board mem bers with the laws affecting the governance of independent school district s as well as understanding the roles and responsibilities of school board members.

LOCATION:904 Abrams Rd\, Richardson\, TX 75081\, USA SUMMARY:Orientation to the TEC for New School Board Trustees - Level I Scho ol Board Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261112T230447Z UID:2d1c1ffa-cb04-435d-bbd6-ad834e73922c DTSTART:20261207T083000 DTEND:20261209T160000 DESCRIPTION:

This meeting is for Strategic Compensation Distric ts to: \;

Network with other Strategic Comp ensation \;Districts
Learn from districts already on the strategic \;compensation journey
Engage in strategic compensation visioning \;

Strong comprehension skills are the key to helping young readers move beyond simply decoding words to truly understanding an d engaging with text. In this hands-on 3-hour workshop\, K–2 teachers wi ll explore practical strategies to build comprehension in early readers. P articipants will learn to model thinking through think-alouds\, ask meanin gful questions\, help students make connections\, visualize text\, and sum marize ideas effectively. Through demonstration\, guided practice\, and co llaborative planning\, teachers will leave with ready-to-use lessons\, anc hor charts\, and strategy ideas they can implement immediately in their cl assrooms. Whether teaching read-alouds\, small groups\, or independent rea ding\, this session equips educators with the tools to help K–2 students become confident\, thoughtful readers.

The Pathways and Preparation Quarterly Leadership Day brings together district leaders from CTE\, Advanced Academics\, Schoo l Counseling\, and Student Services to stay aligned on initiatives that su pport student pathways and postsecondary preparation. The meeting provides important state and federal updates\, along with time for leaders to coll aborate and strengthen how these areas work together to support student su ccess.

This course provides educators with a practical fr amework for implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (P BIS) to improve student behavior and school climate. Participants will lea rn proactive strategies\, data-driven decision-making\, and systems for te aching and reinforcing positive behaviors. By the end of the training\, at tendees will be equipped with tools to create consistent\, supportive lear ning environments for all students.

In this session\, participants will dive into buil ding capacity for all parents and families under Title I\, Part A.< /p> LOCATION:400 E Spring Valley Rd\, Richardson\, TX 75081\, USA SUMMARY:Title I\, Part A Parent and Family Engagement Deep Dive Session #3 : Building Capacity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261112T230447Z UID:0ed4c2d0-117b-47af-8a80-708ce1fba766 DTSTART:20261210T073000 DTEND:20261210T160000 DESCRIPTION:

Come visit with Equalis Group Suppliers\, eat lunc h and learn more about important current topics in the purchasing environm ent. \; Suppliers will have table top booths set up to visit with agen cies and a short educational program will accompany lunch.

This professional development session revisits the foundational five levels of interpretation and the systematic procedures essential for evaluating assessment data with confidence and precision. Pa rticipants will strengthen their advanced understanding of how to verify d ata integrity\, confirm procedural accuracy\, and validate findings across multiple data sources before drawing conclusions. By returning to these c ore practices\, evaluators will enhance the reliability of their interpret ations and ensure defensible\, data-driven decision-making that supports s ound educational recommendations.

Participants will build on Tier 1 and Tier 2 train ing (which are prerequisites) for this training. This 6-hour training will provide clear notes\, real-life examples\, and detailed explanations to m odel effective implementation of restorative practices including a Re-Entr y Circle. In addition\, participants will learn to provide support and ser vices for the student(s) who are transitioning back into the educational s etting\, how to write an Accountability Agreement using SMART Goals\, how to monitor the Accountability Agreement with weekly check-ins\, and to con nect student(s) with trusted adults.

How to adapt FitnessGram for students with disabil ities\, according to the student's IEP/ARD meeting recommendations. \; Learners will explore Exercises for Lifetime Fitness.

The CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training co urse teaches staff decision-making skills to match the level of the respon se to the risk of the crisis\, focusing on the least-restrictive response to ensure the Care\, Welfare\, Safety\, and Security of those in your care . This includes recognizing the stages of an escalating crisis and learnin g evidence-based techniques to appropriately de-escalate.

This professional learning opportunity will provide cont ent\, material\, and strategies to assist educations in meeting the needs of students in their district.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents\, family members\, caregive rs\, teachers\, school staff\, peers\, neighbors\, health and human servic es workers\, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent who are e xperiencing a mental health or addiction challenge or is in crisis.