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Wednesday, May 27
 

8:00am CDT

[Level 1] Canvas Foundations
Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
This asynchronous learning experience is designed for educators who are brand new to Canvas or have limited experience using the platform. Participants will work at their own pace through the Canvas Foundations Course, engaging in a structured, self-guided pathway that builds confidence through short, manageable steps and hands-on practice. Participants will explore essential Canvas features...
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Speakers
JF

Jay Forrest

Instructional Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
Library

8:00am CDT

[Level 2] Canvas: Designing Impactful Learning Experiences
Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
This Level 2 Canvas LMS session is designed for teachers ready to move beyond basic use and begin intentionally designing learning experiences in Canvas. With a focus on future planning, guided modeling, and structured work time, teachers will learn about organization, designing meaningful assignments, and developing formative Canvas quizzes to check for understanding. The session will also...
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Speakers
avatar for Amanda Hall

Amanda Hall

HS Technology CCS, Pasadena ISD
JM

Jason Murray

CCS, Pasadena ISD
Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
1920

8:00am CDT

[Level 3] Differentiated Instruction with Canvas
Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
This professional development session is designed for advanced Canvas users to provide a comprehensive overview of how to use Canvas to facilitate differentiated instruction. Participants will explore key goals, including the application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, tracking student progress, and creating blended learning experiences using Mastery Paths. The session will...
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Speakers
avatar for Shaun Webb

Shaun Webb

Technology Campus Content Specialist, Pasadena ISD
AK

Amelia Kosma

TCCS, Pasadena ISD
Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
1552

8:00am CDT

Participation Ratio & Think Ratio: Increasing Rigor for All
Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
This session focuses on strengthening classroom engagement, ensuring all students are actively engaged in rigorous thinking. Through the lens of Participation and Think Ratio, participants will explore and practice high impact instructional strategies that deepen student responses and broaden participation. Participants will leave with practical tools and ready to use language they can immediately...
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Speakers
AZ

Allison Zamarripa

Curriculum Specialist - RLA, Pasadena ISD
SH

Scott Harrell

C&I Executive Director, Pasadena ISD
Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
Cafeteria

8:00am CDT

[PDSA] A Blueprint for Success: Internalizing the Essential Standards that Drive Learning
Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
This interactive three‑hour professional learning session guides educators through the process of deeply internalizing essential standards to strengthen daily instruction and ensure clarity around student mastery. Participants will explore why internalization is a foundational practice in our district, how it supports collaborative planning, and the impact it has on instructional...
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Speakers
avatar for Brandi Johnson

Brandi Johnson

District Coordinator, Pasadena ISD
avatar for Catherine Leach

Catherine Leach

Coordinator RLA, Pasadena ISD
avatar for Marla Nickelson

Marla Nickelson

Middle School Mathematics Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
1410

8:00am CDT

Accommodations and Modifications in the General Education Classroom
Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
This professional development session equips educators with practical, classroom‑ready strategies for supporting diverse learners through effective accommodations and modifications. Participants will deepen their understanding of the differences between the two, explore real examples across content areas, and learn how to implement supports that uphold student independence while ensuring access...
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Speakers
Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
1926

8:00am CDT

Nurses
Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:00am - 3:30pm CDT
This session is for nurses only.
Speakers
AW

April Weisedel

Chief Nursing Officer, Pasadena ISD
Wednesday May 27, 2026 8:00am - 3:30pm CDT
1309

12:30pm CDT

[Level 1] Canvas Foundations
Wednesday May 27, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
This asynchronous learning experience is designed for educators who are brand new to Canvas or have limited experience using the platform. Participants will work at their own pace through the Canvas Foundations Course, engaging in a structured, self-guided pathway that builds confidence through short, manageable steps and hands-on practice. Participants will explore essential Canvas features...
See More →
Speakers
JF

Jay Forrest

Instructional Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Wednesday May 27, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Library

12:30pm CDT

[Level 2] Canvas: Designing Impactful Learning Experiences
Wednesday May 27, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
This Level 2 Canvas LMS session is designed for teachers ready to move beyond basic use and begin intentionally designing learning experiences in Canvas. With a focus on future planning, guided modeling, and structured work time, teachers will learn about organization, designing meaningful assignments, and developing formative Canvas quizzes to check for understanding. The session will also...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Rebekka Allen

Rebekka Allen

Innovation and Development Specialist, Pasadena ISD
avatar for Kristen Gibson

Kristen Gibson

Innovation & Development Specialist, Pasadena ISD

Wednesday May 27, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
1920

12:30pm CDT

[Level 3] Differentiated Instruction with Canvas
Wednesday May 27, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
This professional development session is designed for advanced Canvas users to provide a comprehensive overview of how to use Canvas to facilitate differentiated instruction. Participants will explore key goals, including the application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, tracking student progress, and creating blended learning experiences using Mastery Paths. The session will...
See More →
Speakers
AM

Amery McIntosh

HS Technology CCS, Pasadena ISD
avatar for Lauren Aragon

Lauren Aragon

Innovation & Development Specialist, Pasadena Independent School District
Wednesday May 27, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
1552

12:30pm CDT

[PDSA] Charting the Pathway to Learning: The Power Trio of Learning Targets, Exit Tickets, and Exemplars
Wednesday May 27, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
This interactive professional learning session equips educators with the tools and processes needed to design clear learning targets, craft meaningful exit tickets, and develop collaborative exemplars that anchor instruction in shared expectations for student mastery. Participants will explore how these three components work together to create a coherent, student‑centered instructional cycle...
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Speakers
avatar for Brandi Johnson

Brandi Johnson

District Coordinator, Pasadena ISD
avatar for Catherine Leach

Catherine Leach

Coordinator RLA, Pasadena ISD
avatar for Marla Nickelson

Marla Nickelson

Middle School Mathematics Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Wednesday May 27, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
1410

12:30pm CDT

[PDSA] From Learning Gap to Mastery: Reteaching with Purposeful Modeling
Wednesday May 27, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
This session focuses on modeling as a high-leverage Bambrick reteach, where teachers create and deliver a clear, correct exemplar that demonstrates the exact thinking, steps, and output required for mastery.  Participants script and rehearse targeted models that directly address the identified gap and make expert reasoning visible to students.
Speakers
AZ

Allison Zamarripa

Curriculum Specialist - RLA, Pasadena ISD
SH

Scott Harrell

C&I Executive Director, Pasadena ISD
Wednesday May 27, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Cafeteria

12:30pm CDT

Accommodations and Modifications in the General Education Classroom
Wednesday May 27, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
This professional development session equips educators with practical, classroom‑ready strategies for supporting diverse learners through effective accommodations and modifications. Participants will deepen their understanding of the differences between the two, explore real examples across content areas, and learn how to implement supports that uphold student independence while ensuring access...
See More →
Speakers
Wednesday May 27, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
1926
 
Thursday, May 28
 

8:00am CDT

[Level 1] Canvas Foundations
Thursday May 28, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
This asynchronous learning experience is designed for educators who are brand new to Canvas or have limited experience using the platform. Participants will work at their own pace through the Canvas Foundations Course, engaging in a structured, self-guided pathway that builds confidence through short, manageable steps and hands-on practice. Participants will explore essential Canvas features...
See More →
Speakers
JF

Jay Forrest

Instructional Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Thursday May 28, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
Library

8:00am CDT

[Level 2] Canvas: Designing Impactful Learning Experiences
Thursday May 28, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
This Level 2 Canvas LMS session is designed for teachers ready to move beyond basic use and begin intentionally designing learning experiences in Canvas. With a focus on future planning, guided modeling, and structured work time, teachers will learn about organization, designing meaningful assignments, and developing formative Canvas quizzes to check for understanding. The session will also...
See More →
Speakers
JM

Jason Murray

CCS, Pasadena ISD
avatar for Rebekka Allen

Rebekka Allen

Innovation and Development Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Thursday May 28, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
1920

8:00am CDT

[Level 3] Differentiated Instruction with Canvas
Thursday May 28, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
This professional development session is designed for advanced Canvas users to provide a comprehensive overview of how to use Canvas to facilitate differentiated instruction. Participants will explore key goals, including the application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, tracking student progress, and creating blended learning experiences using Mastery Paths. The session will...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Shaun Webb

Shaun Webb

Technology Campus Content Specialist, Pasadena ISD
AK

Amelia Kosma

TCCS, Pasadena ISD
Thursday May 28, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
1552

8:00am CDT

ECR: Using Prompts as a Lens for Reading
Thursday May 28, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
Many solid student writers score a “zero” on their ECR because they don’t fully address the prompt. In this session, participants will explore analyzing ECR prompts, “flipping” the prompts to craft a thesis/central idea, and using the flipped prompt as a lens for reading the text and answering the prompt effectively.
Speakers
avatar for Catherine Leach

Catherine Leach

Coordinator RLA, Pasadena ISD
Thursday May 28, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
1410

8:00am CDT

[PDSA] Building a Culture of Error Through Strategic Questioning
Thursday May 28, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
This session focuses on using intentional questioning techniques with a strong culture of error to increase rigor and student accountability.  Participants will explore and practice strategies such as Right is Right, Stretch It, and No Opt Out to respond effectively to student answers.  Participants will leave with practical tools and ready to use language to normalize error, uphold high...
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Speakers
AZ

Allison Zamarripa

Curriculum Specialist - RLA, Pasadena ISD
SH

Scott Harrell

C&I Executive Director, Pasadena ISD
Thursday May 28, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
Cafeteria

8:00am CDT

Supporting Behavior and Social Skills for Special Education Students in the General Education Setting
Thursday May 28, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
This professional development session focuses on equipping educators with practical strategies to support the behavioral and social‑emotional needs of students receiving special education services within general education classrooms. Participants will explore proactive behavior supports, relationship-building techniques, and ways to embed social skills instruction into daily routines. The...
See More →
Speakers
Thursday May 28, 2026 8:00am - 11:00am CDT
1926

8:00am CDT

Nurses
Thursday May 28, 2026 8:00am - 3:30pm CDT
This session is for nurses only.
Speakers
AW

April Weisedel

Chief Nursing Officer, Pasadena ISD
Thursday May 28, 2026 8:00am - 3:30pm CDT
1309

12:30pm CDT

[Level 1] Canvas Foundations
Thursday May 28, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
This asynchronous learning experience is designed for educators who are brand new to Canvas or have limited experience using the platform. Participants will work at their own pace through the Canvas Foundations Course, engaging in a structured, self-guided pathway that builds confidence through short, manageable steps and hands-on practice. Participants will explore essential Canvas features...
See More →
Speakers
JF

Jay Forrest

Instructional Specialist, Pasadena ISD
Thursday May 28, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Library

12:30pm CDT

[Level 2] Canvas: Designing Impactful Learning Experiences
Thursday May 28, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
This Level 2 Canvas LMS session is designed for teachers ready to move beyond basic use and begin intentionally designing learning experiences in Canvas. With a focus on future planning, guided modeling, and structured work time, teachers will learn about organization, designing meaningful assignments, and developing formative Canvas quizzes to check for understanding. The session will also...
See More →
Speakers
avatar for Kristen Gibson

Kristen Gibson

Innovation & Development Specialist, Pasadena ISD

avatar for Amanda Hall

Amanda Hall

HS Technology CCS, Pasadena ISD
Thursday May 28, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
1920

12:30pm CDT

[Level 3] Differentiated Instruction with Canvas
Thursday May 28, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
This professional development session is designed for advanced Canvas users to provide a comprehensive overview of how to use Canvas to facilitate differentiated instruction. Participants will explore key goals, including the application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, tracking student progress, and creating blended learning experiences using Mastery Paths. The session will...
See More →
Speakers
AM

Amery McIntosh

HS Technology CCS, Pasadena ISD
avatar for Lauren Aragon

Lauren Aragon

Innovation & Development Specialist, Pasadena Independent School District
Thursday May 28, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
1552

12:30pm CDT

ECR: Selecting Text Evidence
Thursday May 28, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Some students are able to select text evidence that supports an idea and explain in detail why the evidence supports the idea. Others can select the evidence, but they struggle to articulate and contextualize it. This session will focus on activities to support selecting and explaining relevant text evidence.
Speakers
avatar for Catherine Leach

Catherine Leach

Coordinator RLA, Pasadena ISD
Thursday May 28, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
1410

12:30pm CDT

[PDSA] From Learning Gap to Mastery: Reteaching with Purposeful Guided Discourse
Thursday May 28, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Learn how to use guided discourse [Show-Call] as a Bambrick reteach strategy by scripting purposeful, sequenced questions that lead students to uncover and correct their misconceptions.  The session emphasizes facilitating student thinking - not telling - so learners reconstruct understanding and reach mastery through structured academic talk. 
Speakers
AZ

Allison Zamarripa

Curriculum Specialist - RLA, Pasadena ISD
SH

Scott Harrell

C&I Executive Director, Pasadena ISD
Thursday May 28, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Cafeteria

12:30pm CDT

Supporting Behavior and Social Skills for Special Education Students in the General Education Setting
Thursday May 28, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
This professional development session focuses on equipping educators with practical strategies to support the behavioral and social‑emotional needs of students receiving special education services within general education classrooms. Participants will explore proactive behavior supports, relationship-building techniques, and ways to embed social skills instruction into daily routines. The...
See More →
Speakers
Thursday May 28, 2026 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
1926
 
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