Join us for an in-depth session on analyzing the academic performance of your campus's Emergent Bilingual students. Discover effective strategies for student scheduling, explore monitoring tools, and learn about professional development opportunities to support your teachers.
Join the Human Resources team and Dr. Deron Robinson to review documenting skills, competencies, and performance to provide targeted performance feedback and development opportunities for campus employees. This session repeats.
This session will inform administrators about state and district expectations for a high-quality Pre-K classroom. We will provide concrete examples of essential look-fors in an early childhood classroom. Join us to learn how to build a strong foundation for success.
Planning and implementing structured, data-driven PLCs is essential for campus success. This session will discuss the importance of data in vertical transitions as well as how to encourage teams to use data to inform instructional practices. This session repeats.
Participants will gain comprehensive insights into SameGoal's features and benefits, as well as strategies for successful adoption and implementation. This session will equip administrators with the knowledge and tools to lead their schools through a seamless transition to this innovative platform.
In this transformative session, campus leaders will gain invaluable insights into refining their Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Special Education referral processes. Participants will explore effective strategies to enhance MTSS implementation and streamline SPED referrals, ensuring a more efficient and effective support system for students across all tiers. This session will equip leaders with the tools and knowledge to provide support for all students, positioning them as legendary leaders in educational support services.
Highly engaged families working in partnership with highly engaged staff is the recipe for student success. We will provide practical ideas that will increase engagement through:
* Collaborative Partnership * Consistent Communication * Collective Celebration
When PTA, campus administrators, and staff TEAM UP the results are LEGENDARY!
This session is designed for campus leaders to share exemplary Core Behavioral Framework practices. Campus leaders are encouraged to bring samples of exemplars demonstrating the six components (Explicit Classroom Expectations; School-Wide Expectations; Campus Behavior Matrix; Behavior Data Tracker; Campus Behavior Team; Adult & Student Self-Regulation) to share.
In this session, administrators will learn how to efficiently navigate Elevate Discipline Reports and complete PEIMS (Public Education Information Management System) data entry tasks in eSchoolPlus. We’ll cover best practices in reviewing six weeks reports, common pitfalls to avoid, and tips for ensuring accuracy and compliance. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to PEIMS, this session will help you optimize your workflow and ensure data integrity.
Stay informed on the latest legislative developments affecting Texas schools. This update highlights key bills, policy changes, and funding updates from the Texas Legislature, providing school administrators with essential insights to navigate new regulations and ensure compliance. This session repeats.
Principals will gain a comprehensive understanding of their critical role in leading ARD meetings and navigating potentially challenging situations with special education advocates. This session will equip administrators with the tools and strategies to ensure positive outcomes for students, families, and the school community.
Want to create engaging, self-paced professional learning for your staff but not sure where to start? This session will provide campus leaders with key principles for designing effective asynchronous training in Canvas and introduce an opportunity to partner with Digital Learning to develop custom courses for their staff. We’ll also showcase a ready-to-use PD course that can be implemented right away. Join us to explore strategies, see a model course in action, and learn how we can support your professional learning goals.
We're excited to share some great updates coming to our website for the 2025-26 school year! As we make the switch to the Finalsite platform, our goal is to help you get the most out of your website. We're here to provide helpful tips on adding engaging content and keeping your site updated throughout the year. Together, we can create a welcoming online space that connects our families, students, and community!
Campus administrators will explore the skills and knowledge necessary to become legendary leaders in special education and Section 504 supervision. Participants will explore effective strategies for navigating the complex landscape of special education, gaining a comprehensive understanding of campus and district support systems, and overcoming common challenges in program management.
Join the Human Resources team and Dr. Deron Robinson to review documenting skills, competencies, and performance to provide targeted performance feedback and development opportunities for campus employees. This session repeats.
Campus leaders will master their role in supporting Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) and Individualized Education Program (IEP) development. Participants will explore innovative strategies to enhance student outcomes through collaborative leadership, focusing on fostering a culture that empowers special education teams, facilitating productive IEP meetings, and aligning SDI with broader school initiatives. Administrators will learn to leverage data-driven decision-making and navigate special education law while maintaining a steadfast focus on student growth and achievement.
As a campus leader, you are the decision-maker in creating a safe and supportive school environment. But when allegations of bullying arise, do you have the confidence and clarity to make the right call? In this session, administrators will sharpen their investigative skills and learn how to efficiently and effectively determine whether an incident meets the definition of bullying. This session repeats.
Legendary leaders don’t just observe and evaluate, they inspire growth. This session introduces campus administrators and principals to T-TESS Observer Sidekick and SMART Goal Sidekick, two AI-powered tools designed to streamline instructional feedback and goal-setting. Learn how administrators can leverage AI-driven insights to enhance T-TESS evaluations, fostering evidence-based conversations with teachers. Then, explore how principals can use SMART Goal Sidekick to guide educators in setting meaningful, measurable goals that drive continuous improvement. Participants will engage in hands-on exploration of these tools, uncover best practices for AI-assisted leadership, and leave equipped to transform teacher development with data-driven, collaborative strategies.
Stay informed on the latest legislative developments affecting Texas schools. This update highlights key bills, policy changes, and funding updates from the Texas Legislature, providing school administrators with essential insights to navigate new regulations and ensure compliance. This session repeats.
There are many reports available in Cognos to support campus staff. These reports provide labels, letters, or listings depending on your needs. We will discuss the folder structure and how to find reports needed to help in everyday activities as well as how to export and manipulate the data in Excel.
This collaborative workshop will navigate legal scenarios using case studies and after-action reviews of real-world Denton ISD or other school events. Gain hands-on experience analyzing challenges, making informed decisions, and ensuring your school operates within the law. We’ll use practical exercises to explore key legal issues, from student discipline and staff conduct to liability concerns and policy compliance. Learn from each other and gain hands-on experience analyzing challenges and making informed decisions. This session repeats.
As a campus leader, you are the decision-maker in creating a safe and supportive school environment. But when allegations of bullying arise, do you have the confidence and clarity to make the right call? In this session, administrators will sharpen their investigative skills and learn how to efficiently and effectively determine whether an incident meets the definition of bullying. This session repeats.
This training takes a deeper look at the why behind student behavior by connecting it to brain development. We’ll explore how neurodiversity, disabilities, and development shape the way students act and react in school. This training will explore the behaviors we see every day, as well as how to support staff in responding, creating interventions aligned with behavior, and skill-building strategies that work for diverse learners.
This session is for all campus leaders new to their role, including new principals, assistant principals, administrative interns, etc. Attendees will receive information about the support networks and resources that Denton ISD provides to help ensure success.
This session is for Legendary Leaders who want to strategically implement AI for transformational leadership. Administrators will explore how AI can streamline decision-making, enhance instructional leadership, and optimize school operations in ways that drive meaningful, data-driven change.
In this session, we will cover: - AI for Smarter Decision-Making: Using predictive analytics to forecast attendance issues, discipline trends, and staffing needs before they become crises. - AI-Driven Leadership Efficiency: Automating meeting agendas, observation summaries, school-wide communications, and workflow management to free up time for what truly matters. - AI in Instructional Leadership: Leveraging AI for personalized coaching cycles, goal tracking, and professional learning recommendations that align with teacher needs. - AI for Equity and Community Engagement: Using AI for real-time multilingual communication, accessibility tools, and data-informed interventions to better serve diverse school communities. - Strategic AI Implementation: Developing a custom AI roadmap for your campus, identifying high-impact AI strategies tailored to your leadership style and school goals.
This session will provide an overview of the Denton ISD Instructional Framework and the impact this framework has on day to day instruction in classrooms across the district.
“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. Education, therefore, is a process of living and not a preparation for future living.”― John Dewey
Planning and implementing structured, data-driven PLCs is essential for campus success. This session will discuss the importance of data in vertical transitions as well as how to encourage teams to use data to inform instructional practices. This session repeats.
In this session, administrators will learn how to efficiently navigate Elevate Discipline Reports and complete PEIMS (Public Education Information Management System) data entry tasks in eSchoolPlus. We’ll cover best practices in reviewing six weeks reports, common pitfalls to avoid, and tips for ensuring accuracy and compliance. Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to PEIMS, this session will help you optimize your workflow and ensure data integrity.
This session is required for all TIA campus administrators. Administrators who are employed at a campus that is not a TIA campus are invited to attend the General TIA Information Session.
Join us for a professional development session focused on effectively supporting Dual Language programs. This training will cover essential topics, including data sources, monitoring tools, instructional strategies, teacher support, instructional monitoring, and professional development for educators. This session is required for all campus leaders serving One-Way and Two-Way Dual Language programs in elementary school.
This collaborative workshop will navigate legal scenarios using case studies and after-action reviews of real-world Denton ISD or other school events. Gain hands-on experience analyzing challenges, making informed decisions, and ensuring your school operates within the law. We’ll use practical exercises to explore key legal issues, from student discipline and staff conduct to liability concerns and policy compliance. Learn from each other and gain hands-on experience analyzing challenges and making informed decisions. This session repeats.
As elementary campus leaders, you’ve explored the key features of Edugence—now it’s time to dive deeper. This session will give you the opportunity to explore and analyze essential data within Edugence, empowering you to make informed decisions that positively impact student success. We’ll look at state testing results, evaluation insights, and accountability metrics. Join us for a hands-on session to gain actionable strategies for using Edugence data to support your leadership practices and foster student growth.
This session will introduce the key concepts from Powerful Guiding Coalitions by Bill Hall, providing participants with a comprehensive overview of the book. Attendees will collaborate to develop a structured reading plan and identify a specific area of focus for their guiding coalition. By the end of the session, participants will have the foundation needed to effectively apply the book’s insights, fostering strategic leadership development and strengthening the impact of their guiding coalition.
