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 Catalog: Thursday September 29, 2022
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 873301-TSFA Level II Floral Design Certification Training for Teachers
Region 17 ESC, Rogers
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 890333-NUTRITION EXPO
Region 17 ESC, South Conference A
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 907185-Creating Digital Escape Rooms
Region 17 ESC, Douglas
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM 907315-Title III SSA Parent Engagement Event - Communicating Effectively with Teachers - Exclusive for SSA Members Only
Region 17 ESC, Zoom
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 911151-Science Curriculum Planning - Ralls Middle School 2nd Six Weeks Planning session
Ralls ISD, Ralls M S

Thursday 6/1/2023
“Trying Differently Rather Than Harder”: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Region 17 ESC, South Conference A

D...

Teaching About the Holocaust Using Student Centered Approaches
Region 17 ESC, South Conference C

Lesson Study Onboarding
Denver City ISD, Denver City H S
Lesson Study Onboarding

Starla's Hands-On Body Systems: Facial Anatomy for Health Science/Anatomy Instruction/Cosmetology/Dental/Law/ and AP Biology
Region 17 ESC, South Conference B

Instruc...

Friday 6/2/2023
Starla's Hands-On Body Systems: Facial Anatomy for Forensics
Region 17 ESC, South Conference B

This wo...

Monday 6/5/2023
T-TESS Certification for Administrators
Region 17 ESC, Douglas

CTE Work-Based Learning Training
Region 17 ESC, South Conference A

This training is for teachers responsible for teaching Career Preparation I,...

Texas Dyslexia Academy 3: Considerations for Emergent Bilingual Students
Region 17 ESC, South Conference B

Texas Dyslexia Academy 3: Considerations for Emergent Bilingual Students is ...

Connecting the Learning: Using Our Social Studies Skills for STAAR 2.0 Item Types
Region 17 ESC, South Conference C
With one year of STAAR redesign under our belts, we will continue the classroom...

Tuesday 6/6/2023
Current Drug Use and Vaping Trends and Prevention
Region 17 ESC, South Conference D

Substance use has affec...

Principals Academy
Region 17 ESC, South Conference C
Principals Academy 

Learning in the Fast Lane: 8 Ways to Put All Students on the Road to Academic Success
Region 17 ESC, North Conference Main Hall
Learning in the Fast Lane:  8 Ways to Put All Students on the Road to Acad...

Lesson Study Onboarding
Region 17 ESC, South Conference Science Lab
Lesson Study Onboarding

Exploring Nontraditional Careers
Region 17 ESC, South Conference A

NAPE's EXPLORE NONTRADITIONAL
CAREERS explores equal access to and

Road Map for the Traveling Teacher: Strategies & Tips for Itinerant BVI & DHH Specialists
Region 17 ESC, Neely
Specialist Teachers & other Certified Specialists for students with Blindne...

Mentor Texts for Reading/Mentor Texts for Writing (Elementary)
Region 17 ESC, South Conference B
Trying on Author's Styles to Find Your Own

TEA School Safety Updates
Region 17 ESC, Lecture Hall
TEA School Saf...

Exploring STEM Careers
Region 17 ESC, South Conference A

A world-class STEM workforce is essential to virtually every goal we have as...

Wednesday 6/7/2023
Building Thinking Classrooms
Region 17 ESC, North Conference Main Hall
14 Teaching Practices for Enhancing Learning

ELPS In All Content Areas
Region 17 ESC, Rogers
Implementation of ELPS within all content areas of Reading, Writing, Social Stu...

Reading Academy-Blended Cohorts (Work Day)
Region 17 ESC, South Conference Science Lab
Blended Cohorts

Instruction & Behavior in Inclusive Classrooms
Region 17 ESC, South Conference A
Paula Kluth presents The Problem with Behavior Problems and Joy Le...

Character TEKS Implementation 101
Region 17 ESC, Neely
Join us for a session focu...

Differentiation for the Gifted Learner
Region 17 ESC, Lecture Hall

This session will provide strategies to support differentiating classroom in...

Mediterranean Cuisine-Culinary Skill Development for Culinary Teachers
South Plains College, Lubbock Center

Region 17 and South Plains College Culinary Arts Program are hosting...

Thursday 6/8/2023
Summer Splash Effective Schools Summit
Region 17 ESC, Douglas
Annual Effective Schools Summit 

Friday 6/9/2023
State Testing Accommodation Review
Region 17 ESC, South Conference A
We will look at the District and Campus Coordinator Resource (DCCR) and take an...

Monday 6/12/2023
TCLAS 6 Fidelity of Implementation Rubric Training and Work Session
Region 17 ESC, Room 8
We will review the TEA Training for the TCLAS 6 FIO Rubric and give LEAs time t...

Summer 2023 Gifted and Talented 30 Hour Foundational Training
Region 17 ESC, Lecture Hall
In this five day, 30-hour training series designed to qualify teachers to ...

PD That Sticks
Region 17 ESC, Rogers
This workshop is for campus leaders who want to create and deliver professional...

Texas Dyslexia Academy 2: The Dyslexia Handbook
Region 17 ESC, South Conference B



World Language Professional Development
Region 17 ESC, South Conference A
This professional development will provide World Language teachers an opportuni...

Navigating Text Complexity
Region 17 ESC, South Conference E

Transitioning to the New Science TEKS
Region 17 ESC, South Conference C
New K-12 Science TEKS will be implemented in 2024-25. It's time to start learni...

TFAR Workday
Region 17 ESC, Neely
Giving Students Practice Opportunities for STAAR 2.0

Finding STAAR Success in the Secondary RLA Classroom
Region 17 ESC, South Conference D
Making Instructional Connections 

Texas Dyslexia Academy 5: Screening for Dyslexia
Region 17 ESC, South Conference B
Tuesday 6/13/2023
ASCENDER Business: Finance EOY, August Accruals, and First Payroll of the School Year
Region 17 ESC, South Conference F
ASCENDER workshop for the End of Fiscal Year. We will review the process for ro...

Next Level CTE Summer Conference Hosted by Regions 17 and 16
Region 17 ESC, Douglas
Original Math Academy-4th Grade 2023
Region 17 ESC, Innovation Lab

This is a 3-day PD for 4th g...

Summer 2023 Gifted and Talented 30 Hour Foundational Training
Region 17 ESC, Lecture Hall
In this five day, 30-hour training series designed to qualify teachers to ...

Addressing Complex Communication Needs for AAC Users and Gestalt Language Processors
Region 17 ESC, North Conference Main Hall



End of Year Audit Preparation
Region 17 ESC, South Conference F
This workshop will cover critical items to review before you consider final bud...

Wednesday 6/14/2023
Summer 2023 Gifted and Talented 30 Hour Foundational Training
Region 17 ESC, Lecture Hall
In this five day, 30-hour training series designed to qualify teachers to ...

Behavioral and Mental Health Interventions for Classrooms and Campuses
Region 17 ESC, South Conference A

Looking for strategies ...

RLA RBIS Training
Region 17 ESC, South Conference D

 



Lessons that Save Lives: Elementary Books and Activities for Safety and Thinking
Region 17 ESC, Douglas

Safety i...

STEMulating Design Challenges in Science Grades 9-12
Region 17 ESC, South Conference C
STEMulating Design Challenges in Science Grades 9-12

Business Services Financial Advisory Services
Region 17 ESC, Rogers

CACFP LIVE! The GOLDEN Gir...Rules of Budgets & Procurement in the CACFP
Region 17 ESC, Zoom



Thursday 6/15/2023
Summer 2023 Gifted and Talented 30 Hour Foundational Training
Region 17 ESC, Lecture Hall
In this five day, 30-hour training series designed to qualify teachers to ...

Reading by Design: Tuning-up Our Technique
Region 17 ESC, South Conference D

This session is for participants who have been using Reading by Design for a...

Revolutionary PE for Elementary
Region 17 ESC, North Conference Main Hall
This workshop will cover newly released Physical Education and Health TEKS and ...

Creating a Solid Math Foundation with Hands-On Learning
Region 17 ESC, Neely

K-2 math teachers will have the opportunity to learn more about using hands-...

Texas Reading Academy BLENDED COHORTS - Day 1
Region 17 ESC, South Conference E
Mandatory kick-off day to start the Texas Reading Academy Modules.

Counselor Make & Take: Techniques for Elementary
Region 17 ESC, South Conference F

Elementary school couns...

Mentor Texts for Reading/Mentor Texts for Writing (Secondary)
Region 17 ESC, Rogers
"Trying On" Author's Styles to Find Your Own

The Walsh Gallegos Behavior Toolbox Workshop 4.2. Maintaining a Safe Campus While Complying with I.D.E.A.
Region 17 ESC, Douglas

This one day, interactive workshop provides a f...

An Overview of the Updated Pre-K Guidelines
Region 17 ESC, South Conference B
We will be breaking down a...

Counselor Make & Take: Techniques for Secondary
Region 17 ESC, South Conference A

Secondary school counse...

Friday 6/16/2023
Speech-Language Pathology Webinar Series
Region 17 ESC, Zoom

This webinar series is a collaboration by all 20 Texas ESC's. Provided are t...

Summer 2023 Gifted and Talented 30 Hour Foundational Training
Region 17 ESC, Lecture Hall
In this five day, 30-hour training series designed to qualify teachers to ...

TEKS Resource System: 3-5 RLA Instructional Planning
Region 17 ESC, South Conference A
Using the Year At a Glance from the TEKS Resource System, educators will plan o...

Computer Aided Drafting & Design: Three Topic introductory AutoCAD, Inventor, and Sketchup Skill Development
South Plains College, South Plains College - Levelland Campus

Region 17 and South Plains College is hosting the following workshop for hig...

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program Management Series
Region 17 ESC, South Conference B
This multi-part series will be an, interactive overview of the duties of a CTE ...

Monday 6/19/2023
Original Math Academy-2nd Grade 2023
Region 17 ESC, Rogers

This is a 3-day PD for 2nd g...

Planning the Journey to an Effective Classroom
Region 17 ESC, South Conference A

Effective teachers have a command of academic, behavioral, and cultural rou...

TFAR for Leaders
Region 17 ESC, South Conference C

This half day session is an overview of the T...

Psychological First Aid (PFA)
Region 17 ESC, Douglas

Psychological First Aid...

Statewide Writing Appropriate Measurable Postsecondary Goals Training
Region 17 ESC, Neely

DEAL Statewide Leadership Meeting
Region 17 ESC, South Conference B
Summer 2023

Tuesday 6/20/2023
DMAC Academy
Region 17 ESC, South Conference C
This training offers an in-depth look at the DMAC Software.  Each session ...

Original Math Academy-4th Grade 2023
Region 17 ESC, Douglas

This is a 3-day PD for 4th g...

ASCENDER Business Lab Work Day
Region 17 ESC, South Conference F
Work day for district staff to work on budget preparation and service records.<...

Our Amendments: A Look at the Additions Which Continue to Shape Our Nation
Region 17 ESC, South Conference D

Join us for...

Reading by Design: Beyond Memorization
Region 17 ESC, Neely

English isn't just "crazy." 

This session will take RbD teacher...

Deaf Ed
Region 17 ESC, Innovation Lab
Cohort 17 Meeting

PBIS for Students With Autism and Significant Behaviors
Region 17 ESC, Zoom Session
This 3 hour training will ...

Eligibility Quick Refresh
Region 17 ESC, Zoom Session

Do you ne...

Wednesday 6/21/2023
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) - Initial Training
Region 17 ESC, South Conference A

DMAC Academy
Region 17 ESC, South Conference C
This training offers an in-depth look at the DMAC Software.  Each session ...

Constructing Connections in the RLA Classroom!
Region 17 ESC, Neely
K-5 RLA

Desmos Is Not Just a Graphing Calculator
Region 17 ESC, South Conference Science Lab
For Mathematics Teachers Grade 3 and Up

Reminders for CEP/P2 Districts - School Nutrition Programs
Region 17 ESC, Zoom

Thursday 6/22/2023
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) - Refresher
Region 17 ESC, South Conference A

The Nonviolent Crisis I...

DMAC Academy
Region 17 ESC, South Conference C
This training offers an in-depth look at the DMAC Software.  Each session ...

Effective Classroom Management in the Inclusive Prekindergarten Classroom
Region 17 ESC, Neely

Come and learn how to m...

Texas Dyslexia Academy 6: Dysgraphia
Region 17 ESC, South Conference D



Youth Mental Health First Aid
Region 17 ESC, Rogers

K-12 State-wide STEM Teacher/Leader Training
Region 17 ESC, South Conference Science Lab
Prepping for Paraprofessional Success
Region 17 ESC, South Conference B

Friday 6/23/2023
Classroom Connections Between TEKS Resource System and STAAR 2.0 for Teachers
Region 17 ESC, South Conference A

Reading Academy-Blended Cohorts (Work Day)
Region 17 ESC, Douglas
Blended Cohorts

Business Services Financial Advisory Services
Region 17 ESC, Rogers

Monday 6/26/2023
AEL (Advancing Educational Leadership)
Region 17 ESC, North Conference Main Hall
Now more than ever, effective school leaders are critical to successful student...

Texas Dyslexia Academy 1: Foundations
Region 17 ESC, Neely

Tex...

Social/Personal Competencies & Character Education Resources
Region 17 ESC, Lecture Hall

Join us for a look at ...

Road Map to Success for Serving Students with Complex Needs
Region 17 ESC, Douglas
Participants of this 3-day Boot Camp will have direct instruction in the mornin...

STEM S.P.A. (Summer Planning Academy)
Region 17 ESC, Rogers
Learn how to design and implement engaging STEM lessons for K-12 classrooms.&nb...

Comprehension Through a Linguistic Lens
Science Spectrum, Science Spectrum - Room A
You don't want to miss this! 

Tuesday 6/27/2023
Original Math Academy-Kindergarten/1st Grade 2023
Region 17 ESC, Neely

This is a 3-day PD for Kindergarten & 1st Grade teachers ONLY.&n...

We are passionately committed to developing and nurturing healthy, thriving learning communities across Region 17 by guiding and supporting schools in their quest for excellence.

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Region 17 Education Service Center
1111 West Loop 289 | Lubbock, TX 79416
Voice: 806-792-4000 | Fax: 806-792-1523

Business Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Per HB 462, resources and services provided by Region 17 ESC are solely aligned with, and designed to support, the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) adopted by the State Board of Education.

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