This engaging session offers campus administrators a comprehensive review of the recent Math Institute attended by 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade teachers, as well as Special Education teachers. By gaining insight into the professional development our educators received, administrators will be better equipped to support and guide instructional best practices in elementary mathematics. Key Focus Areas: Productive struggle in mathematics, Problem-solving strategies, Effective co-teaching models
In this session, principals will gain clarity on the purpose and design of district report card assessments. We’ll explore common misconceptions, review the non-negotiables for administration, and discuss how these assessments align with instructional expectations and grading practices. By setting a clear standard across campuses, leaders will be better equipped to support teachers, ensure consistency, and uphold the integrity of student learning data.
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.
This session will provide elementary administrators with an overview of the supports the teaching and learning department has developed to ensure all teachers—from K to 5th grade—are equipped for a strong start. Participants will gain clarity around district expectations, including what’s “tight” and what’s “loose” in elementary instruction and how consistent guidance can promote effective teaching and learning across campuses. We’ll explore new tools and resources created to provide consistency in every classroom.
This session will help elementary administrators understand how the Math Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) from TEA connect to the lesson design elements learned in C4. Participants will explore practical ways to support teachers in using these strategies. Additionally, we will discuss how the Math RBIS will be integrated into next year's math professional development for teachers, ensuring a consistent and effective approach to math instruction.
This is a required session for all campus principals who have a UNT Assistant Principal Resident assigned to their campus. We will go over the grant guidelines, district expectations, and feedback from the 24-25 residents.
This session is designed for campus leaders at non-Priority Campuses who want to learn more about Leverage Leadership 2.0 and the work Priority Campuses will pursue this summer and next school year.
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
As secondary campus leaders, you’ve been introduced to key features of Edugence throughout the year—now it’s time to dive deeper. In this session, we’ll guide you through where to find key data in Edugence, and how to analyze it to drive data-informed decisions. We’ll explore common assessment data, state testing results, discipline analytics, evaluation insights, and accountability metrics to support your leadership practices. Join us for a hands-on exploration and leave with actionable strategies for leveraging Edugence data to enhance your campus goals.
