LISD Fall Learning 2026
Fall Learning Information
The Connected Leader
The LISD leadership opportunity focuses on the advantage of the various leaders within our organization and how working together can further campus and district goals. Participants will continue to learn and collaborate around impactful leadership skills to support organizational well being.
Participants: Campus Administrators and Central Office Staff
Date: December 1 from 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM
Link to register HERE
Contact professionallearning@lisd.net with any questions.
Fall '26 Skyward Qmaltive SIS Training
Learn how to continue to navigate our new system.
Courses and credits vary. Please use this link HERE to explore different learning opportunities.
Contact Brandie Harycki with any questions.
Classroom Management Foundations Training (CHAMPS) Fall Cohort Part 1
Classroom Management Foundation (formerly CHAMPs) is a course in positive, proactive classroom management, structure, motivation, building relationships and correction procedures. The fall cohort is a blended training approach. Signing up for this course will register you for the entire 5.5 hours of training. This consists of: 1 day in person on October 19 from 4:45 - 6:15 PM and then 1 small group Webex session, 2 online modules in Canvas, and 1 whole group Webex session.
Click on LInk HERE to register for the October 19th in person learning session. Trade credit can be earned.
Contact professionallearning@lisd.net with any questions.
Level Up: Elevate Your Professionalism
The content in this course is designed specifically for LISD staff to explore and gain knowledge in the following areas: communication, partnerships, work ethic, accountability, and professional behavior.
Link to Canvas Course: HERE
3 Hours November Trade Credit Opportunity
Course opens October 13th.
Course closes March 1st.
Contact professionallearning@lisd.net for questions.
Atlas of The Hart
This self-paced Canvas course explores Dr. Brené Brown's Atlas of the Heart, providing a framework for understanding the 87 emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human. By developing a more precise "emotional vocabulary", we can better navigate our own experiences and build more empathic relationships with our students and colleagues. This course offers a reflective space to move beyond "stressed" or "fine", giving you the tools to identify the nuances of human emotion and use that awareness to foster a more connected and compassionate school culture.
3 hours of November Trade Credit
June 1-March 31
https://lisdtx.instructure.com/enroll/LJGG3D
Please contact Amber Taylor for any questions.
ADHD | Understanding & Supporting Our Students
Navigating the school day can look very different for a student experiencing ADHD or its symptoms. This self-paced Canvas couse is designed to help you look behind the behaviors to understand how the ADHD brain works. We'll explore practical, low-prep strategies to support executive functioning, focus, and emotional regulation, ensuring every student feels seen and supported. By shifting from a lens of deficits to a lens of support, you'll gain a toolkit of inclusive practices that benfit your students while creating a more manageable and calm environment for yourself.
3 hours of November Trade Credit
June 1 - March 31
https://lisdtx.instructure.com/enroll/9C9BE7
Please contact Amber Taylor for any questions.
Mental Health Awareness Key to Assessing with Circle Kindergarten Progress Monitoring
This self-paced Canvas course offers a supportive space to grow your understanding of mental health for the benefit of both your students and yourself. The modules provide thoughtful guidance on trauma-informed classrooms, suicide prevention, and how to navigate helpful resources. Because the heart of a school is its people, the course also includes self-care strategies to help you manage the unique stresses of the school environment.
2 November Trade Credits
June 1-March 31
https://lisdtx.instructure.com/enroll/CLF6D3
Please contact Amber Taylor for any questions.
Dare to Lead
Ready to choose courage over comfort? This self-paced Canvas course translates Dr. Brené Brown's research into a practical toolkit for educators and school staff. Over four modules you will learn to "rumble" with difficult conversations, build trust through the BRAVING framework, and replace "armored leadership with authentic connection. No matter your role, you'll gain actionable strategies to cultivate a more resilient school culture and set the healthy boundaries necessary to prevent burnout. (Books will be available to check out. Details will be included in the Canvas Course.)
9 credits November Trade Credits
June 1-March 31
https://lisdtx.instructure.com/enroll/ME9AJL
Please contact Amber Taylor for any questions.
McKinney Vento | Supporting Our Students Experiencing Homelessness
Every student deserves a stable place to learn, regardless of their housing situation. This self-paced Canvas course provides a clear and supportive look at the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assitance Act and how it protects and supports our students experiencing housing instability. To make learning as relevant aspossible, the course is divided into role-specific pathways. Whether you are a teacher, office professional, counselor, nurse, or child nutrition team member, you will find a dedicated module tailored to your unique interactions with students and families.
2 credits November Trade Credits
June 1-March 31
https://lisdtx.instructure.com/enroll/TXBGKE
Please contact Amber Taylor for any questions.
MTSS – BOY Coordinator Training
This training supports MTSS campus coordinators and teams in reviewing Beginning-of-Year (BOY) processes. Participants will strengthen systems for implementation, collaboration, and data use to ensure effective MTSS practices campus-wide.
3 hours of November Trade Credit
July 27-March 31
https://lisdtx.instructure.com/enroll/BGGX9W
Please contact Melissa Davis, Heather Fisher, & Lisa Cranfill for any questions.
Seamless Transitions: Coordinating Plans for Successful Outcomes
This training equips Life Skills teachers and special education itinerant staff with the practical knowledge to develop an effective Transition Coordinated Set of Activities to support student movement from high school to adult life. Participants will move beyond compliance-driven paperwork to creating legally defensible, compliant transition plans that support successful post-secondary outcomes.
3 hours of November Trade Credit
July 1-March 31
https://lisdtx.instructure.com/enroll/KCD88G
Please contact Kristin Strange for any questions.
Ready for Takeoff: Equipping Students of All Ages With the Skills Needed to Launch Into Adulthood
This training explores recommendations from the TEA Next Steps to Independence timeline to support students with moderate to significant needs and their families. Participants will gain a comprehensive toolkit and a deeper understanding of how to prepare students—from ECSE through high school and beyond—for meaningful adult outcomes.
3 hours of November Trade Credit
July 1-March 31
https://lisdtx.instructure.com/enroll/P9RHKG
Please contact Kristin Strange for any questions.
MTSS – Goal Setting and Progress Monitoring; Introduction to Intervention Resources
This training is designed for campus MTSS teams, classroom teachers, and interventionists interested in strengthening MTSS practices. Participants will explore goal setting, progress monitoring, and available intervention resources to support data-driven decision-making.
3 hours of November Trade Credit
July 27-March 31
https://lisdtx.instructure.com/enroll/FAEJE6
Please contact Melissa Davis, Heather Fisher, & Lisa Cranfill for any questions.
Secondary – i-Ready and HQIM: Supporting Learners Beyond Tier 1
This course engages secondary educators in analyzing student data and implementing targeted supports beyond Tier 1 instruction. Participants will explore intervention resources and strategies to support diverse learners and strengthen instructional planning for the 2026–2027 school year.
3 hours of November Trade Credit
July 27-March 31
https://lisdtx.instructure.com/enroll/E6X8AD
Please contact Melissa Davis & Heather Fisher for any questions.
Elementary – i-Ready and HQIM: Supporting Learners Beyond Tier 1
This course engages elementary educators in analyzing student data and responding with targeted supports beyond Tier 1 instruction. Participants will explore intervention resources and strategies to better support diverse learners in preparation for the 2026–2027 school year.
3 hours of November Trade Credit
July 27-March 31
https://lisdtx.instructure.com/enroll/8R3P4X
Please contact Melissa Davis & Heather Fisher for any questions.
Secondary G/T Update - Byte Size Learning for Gifted Minds
Classroom teachers and staff in this course will choose from a variety of G/T topics to explore such as understanding creativity in gifted thinkers to strategies for helping students explore different perspectives when problem-solving. Teachers may choose to complete 3 or 6 hours of virtual learning for G/T Update credit. All 6 topics are new for the 2026-2027 school year.
1 or 6 hours (depending on number of modules completed) of G/T Update Credit, NOV TRADE
Available September through February.
Link to Canvas course HERE
Contact Lori Evans with any questions.
Secondary G/T Update: Thinking Like a Lawyer Book Study
This self-paced series is designed for educators seeking to deepen their understanding of gifted education practices and enhance their skills in supporting advanced learners. This session will explore Colin Seale's book, Thinking Like a Lawyer. The book study will provide educators with practical strategies to foster critical thinking skills, transforming how students tackle complex, real-world problems. Teachers may choose to complete 3 or 6 hours of virtual learning for G/T Update credit. Please note that books ARE provided, and participants will receive the books through interschool mail prior to starting the course.
3 - 6 hours G/T Update Credit, 3 - 6 hours NOV TRADE
Available September through February.
Link to Canvas course HERE
Contact Lori Evans with any questions.
Secondary G/T Update: Shift the Talk: From Student Inquiry to Academic Ownership
What role does questioning play in bolstering academic rigor and cognitive engagement? To answer this question we will explore research supporting avenues to increase student ownership and shift complex learning from instructor to student. Participants will have the opportunity to deepen their practice by selecting specific strategies to embed into an existing learning design.
3 hours G/T Update Credit, 3 hours NOV TRADE
Available September through February.
Link to Canvas course HERE
Contact Lori Evans with any questions.
Secondary G/T Update: Teaching Multilingual Learners with Depth & Complexity Book Study
This self-paced series is designed for educators seeking to deepen their understanding of gifted education practices and enhance their skills in supporting all advanced learners. This book study will explore March Voss' book, Teaching Multilingual Learners with Depth & Complexity, to provide rich research-based practices for identifying gifted multilingual learners and provide practical ways educators can create lessons that better serve gifted multilingual learners. Guidance and examples are provided to modify depth and complexity. Teachers may choose to complete 3 or 6 hours of virtual learning for G/T Update credit. Please note that books ARE provided, and participants will receive the books through interschool mail prior to starting the course.
6 hours G/T Update Credit, 6 hours NOV TRADE
Available September through February.
Link to Canvas course HERE.
Contact Lori Evans for any questions.
CTE: Connect 4 Success: Master Scheduling for CCMR Success (NOV Trade)
Back by popular demand! Connecting students to the right classes requires intentional design. Learn how to align master schedule planning with CTE Programs of Study and College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) outcomes. This session provides practical strategies for counselors, registrars, and administrators to build a schedule that minimizes conflicts and maximizes student opportunities. Register by 4:30 pm on Oct 19th. CTE will interoffice mail a document that will be used in the session. This will be held virtually via Webex, and participants will be expected to keep their cameras on during the session. The link for the session will be emailed to all participants at the close of registration.
Date: October 28, 2026
1.5 November Trade Credits
Link to register HERE
Contact Kristen Petrunin or Ann Crosby with any questions.
CTE: Connect 4 Impact: Industry to the Classroom (Teacher Ethics, Great Teaching, One Vision) (NOV Trade)
Grounded in Lewisville ISD’s One Vision Framework and core educator ethics, this interactive webinar empowers Career and Technical Education teachers to build meaningful, sustainable partnerships with local industry leaders. Educators will learn high-yield strategies to recruit guest experts, design real-world learning experiences, and bridge classroom instruction directly to workforce expectations. By combining community engagement with student-centered teaching practices, participants will leave equipped to ensure every CTE student has equitable access to career-ready opportunities and industry insights. This will be held virtually via Webex and participants will be expected to keep their cameras on during the session. The link for the session will be emailed to all participants at the close of registration. Registration closes at 11/15 at 4:30 pm.
Date: November 16, 2026
1.5 November Trade Credits
Link to register HERE.
Contact Kristen Petrunin or Ann Crosby with any questions.
CTE: Connect 4 Tomorrow: Equipping Special Populations for CCMR Triumph (NOV Trade)
A winning strategy ensures every piece has a place on the board. Explore actionable classroom strategies to support special populations, non-traditional students, and English learners within CTE pathways. Learn how to remove barriers, block achievement gaps, and ensure all students can reach CCMR indicators and earn high-value industry certifications. This session will be held virtually via Webex and participants will be expected to keep their cameras on during the session. The link for the session will be emailed to all participants at the close of registration. Registration ends at 4:30 on Jan. 26, 2027.
Date: January 27, 2027
1.5 November Trade Credits
Link to register HERE
Contact Kristin Petrunin or Ann Crosby for any questions.
CTE: Connect 4 Quality: Project-Based Learning, Student Engagement, and AI in CTE (NOV Trade)
This session demonstrates how high-yield teaching strategies, authentic Project-Based Learning (PBL), energized student engagement and modern AI tools form a four-way connection to transform CTE classrooms. This will be held virtually via Webex, and participants will be expected to keep their cameras on during the session. The link for the session will be emailed to all participants the day before the session. Registration ends Feb. 22 at 5:00pm.
Date: February 23, 2027
1.5 November Trade Credits
Link to register HERE
Contact Kristin Petrunin or Ann Crosby for any questions.
All Level: ESL Paraprofessionals: Instructional Support for Language Learners
Instructional Support for Language Learners will use various approaches, techniques and strategies to ensure that grade-level instruction provided in English addresses both content and language goals for student success. Through Sheltered Instruction techniques, students become proficient in the English language through intentional scaffolding of language, interactive resources and providing accommodations for language. Resources and strategies chosen to support elementary and secondary educators to implement best practices in the classroom aligned to state and federal mandates for service.
6 Credits
Available June 1 through March 31st.
Link to register for Canvas course HERE
Contact Sarah Guedry for questions.
Apple Teacher MacBook Badges
All Levels- In this online, 2-credit course, teachers will earn their Apple teacher status by completing badges in Pages for Mac, Keynote for Mac, Numbers for Mac, iMovie for Mac, and GarageBand for Mac. Apple Education provides all resources; teachers must have an Apple ID to access tutorials.
June 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027
Click HERE to access the course
For questions please contact Digital Learning.
Apple Teacher iPad Badges
All Levels- In this online, 2-credit course, teachers will earn their Apple teacher status by completing badges iPad, Pages for iPad, Keynote for iPad, Numbers for iPad, iMovie for iPad, and GarageBand for iPad. Apple Education provides all resources; teachers must have an Apple ID to access tutorials.
June 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027
Click HERE to access the course.
For questions please contact Digital Learning.
Canvas Manage & Share
All Levels- Canvas is a robust platform with many layers. Improve your workflow and organize your course resources with the following strategies: inline links, direct share, and file management. These strategies will streamline course materials for both you and your students, and allow you to share resources with other teachers.
June 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027
Click HERE to access the course.
For questions please contact Digital Learning.
iPad 101 Introduction
All Levels- In this 2-credit workshop, teachers will learn how to effectively use an iPad in an educational setting. iPads are versatile devices that can help enhance teaching and learning experiences, and we want to ensure that you have the knowledge and skills to make the most of them.
June 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027
Click HERE to access the course.
All Levels MacBook 101
All Levels- Participants In this 2-credit workshop, teachers will explore and walk through the steps to setting up and personalizing their MacBook for the optimal teaching and learning experience. Learners will explore computer settings, learn about LISD workflow, projecting the Mac and more.
June 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027
Click HERE to access the course.
For questions please contact Digital Learning.
Canvas Curb Appeal
All Levels- Want to enhance the “curb appeal” of your Canvas courses? Then this PD is for you! In this all-levels, 3 hour course participants will understand why visual appeal is important in Canvas course design. You will identify ways to incorporate style components into your own Canvas course design as well as create Canvas course components with engaging design appeal for optimal student learning.
June 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027
Click HERE to access the course.
For questions please contact Digital Learning.
Canvas Classic Quizzes
All Levels- In this 1 credit workshop, teachers will experience and explore the steps to creating, implementing, moderating, grading, and assessing data in Classic Quizzes with a variety of question types.
June 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027
Click HERE to access the course.
For questions please contact Digital Learning.
All Levels - Campfire Chat: Canvas Discussions
Participants will Learn how to increase student voice through graded and ungraded discussions, Learn best practices and digital citizenship guidelines for participation in online discussions., and Explore how to leverage settings to get the most out of discussions.
June 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027
Click HERE to access the course.
For questions please contact Digital Learning.
Canvas New Quizzes
All Levels- In this 2-credit workshop, teachers will experience and explore the steps to creating, implementing, moderating, grading, and assessing data in the New Quizzes with a variety of question types.
June 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027
Click HERE to access the course.
For questions please contact Digital Learning.
All Levels Clicking to Mastery - Creating Interactive Google Slides
All Levels- In this 1-credit workshop, learn how to leverage Google Slides as more than a presentation tool and see how Slides can be used to craft powerful interactive user experiences for students. Learn how interactives can be used as stand-alone instructional tools as well as in Canvas Assignments or Pages for virtual and in-person classes. Design an interactive Google Slides in line with instructional goals
June 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027
Click HERE to access the course.
For questions contact Digital Learning.
ES - Feedback in Canvas For Elementary
Welcome, Educators! Meet Pandy, your guide for this course. Pandy believes that in an elementary classroom, a letter or number grade tells only part of the story. Students grow best when we highlight what they’re doing well and clearly show them how to improve. Using Canvas feedback tools makes it easy to celebrate successes, provide clear next steps, and keep feedback timely and meaningful for every student.
June 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027
Click HERE to access the course.
For questions please contact Digital Learning.
Canvas Feedback that Fuels Learning for Secondary
Participants will Sort and view the Canvas gradebook in multiple ways, Use the Canvas gradebook and SpeedGrader as a communication tool to facilitate intervention with students, Leverage the Canvas gradebook and Speedgrader to provide constructive feedback to improve student academic growth, and Differentiate feedback with text, audio, video, and speech-to-text options
June 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027
Click HERE to access the course.
For questions please contact Digital Learning.
Let the Conversation Begin with Discussions
All Levels- In this 1-credit course, participants will learn how to increase student voice through graded and ungraded discussions while learning best practices and digital citizenship guidelines for participation in online discussions. Explore how to leveredge settings to get the most out of discussions.
June 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026
Click HERE to access the course.
For questions contact Digital Learning.
Common Sense Educator
All Levels- In this 1-credit workshop, teachers will become a Common Sense Educator by completing one Professional Development activity in this course, approximately an hour in length. To earn LISD trade credit for this type of learning, you must participate outside of your contract hours.
June 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027
Click HERE to access the course.
For questions please contact Digital Learning.
To Keynote and Beyond! Three Projects to Increase Student Engagement
All Levels- Buckle up Apple Teachers! Let’s follow Apple to Keynote and Beyond! In this 3 credit online course you will discover why Keynote is so much more than just a presentation tool. Prepare for liftoff as we explore three innovative student projects designed to elevate engagement and foster creativity. By amplifying student voice, you empower students to become space rangers in their own learning journeys. Each project can be used in the K-12 classroom and can be integrated with any content TEKS. Apple Teacher iPad Badges a prerequisite for taking this course. Join us for an out-of-this-world experience that will transform the way you think about Keynote and captivate your students! ….to Keynote…. And beyond! Note: You will need a Teacher iPad to complete this course.
June 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027
Click HERE to access the course.
For questions please contact Digital Learning.
All Levels - Screenopoly: OneScreen IFPs
Participants will explore the functionality of the OneScreen Panel and how it can be used in the classroom, reflect on OneScreen Panel application in the classroom to enhance learning and teaching, and apply new knowledge through one of three processing activities.
June 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027
Click HERE to access the course.
For questions contact Digital Learning.
All Levels - People’s Choice Awards
All Levels- Just like the Oscars celebrate top performances, great teaching shines when students are actively engaged and empowered to create. Designing learning experiences that offer voice, choice, and creativity keeps learners in the spotlight, driving productivity and deeper understanding. When learning feels like a blockbuster hit, every student is a star! Get ready to roll out the red carpet for meaningful engagement and award-worthy student success in this K-12, 3-credit course. Walk away with practical, ready-to-use products and resources to implement in your classroom! 🌟🎞✨
June 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027
Click HERE to access the course.
For questions please contact Digital Learning.
Adventure Awaits: Exploring Word & Microsoft
Grades 3-12: Embark on an exciting journey through Microsoft Word and PowerPoint in this introductory online course, taught from the iPad perspective, the primary device for LISD students. You’ll discover how to navigate features, like adding images, tables, text boxes, drawings, animations, and more. Whether you're new to these tools or looking to sharpen your skills, this course will equip you with the essential workflow and digital tools to effectively teach and support your students in grades 3rd -12th. Adventure awaits! Let’s begin the explorati
June 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027
Click HERE to access the course.
For questions please contact Digital Learning.
LISD Secondary PE Summer Learning
This course offers secondary PE teachers the opportunity to choose from 8 credits of learning. Webinars include integrating technology with PE lessons, fitness across different types of students, and starting the year off on the right foot. This course is a continuing course for custom amounts of trade credit ranging from 1-9 hours.
June 1 - March 31
Link to Register HERE
Please contact Cole Ford with any questions.
Aware for Teachers
All Levels- Participants will dive into and interact with various features of Eduphoria Aware, specifically designed to facilitate the creation, administration, and analyzation of data of Aware Assessments. This course focuses on three core areas: Assessing Students, Data Analysis, and Student Monitoring, all seamlessly integrated into each module. The course is structured into six modules including instructional videos, supplementary text resources, and an interactive discussion component to enhance participants' understanding and application of using Aware.
June 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027
Click HERE to access the course.
For questions contact Digital Learning.
VOLY for Front Office Staff
Discover everything you need to know to make the most of the system—from checking the status of volunteer background checks and posting volunteer opportunities on behalf of your campus to keeping campus contacts up to date and so much more. Come ready to learn, streamline your workflow, and make volunteering on campus easier for everyone!
2 November Trade Credits
Available now through March 31st.
Link to Canvas course HERE
Please contact Lindsay Ayers for any questions.
VOLY for Teachers
Discover how connecting with community volunteers can strengthen real-world learning and deepen students’ understanding of the content. Post a request for a guest speaker and give students the opportunity to hear firsthand how what they’re learning connects to careers, the workforce, and life beyond the classroom!
2 November Trade Credits
Available now through March 31st.
Link to Canvas course HERE
Please contact Lindsay Ayers for any questions.