TexQuest September Training

TexQuest training opportunities are coming to Service Centers soon! To learn more about these state-supported digital resources for K-12 students in Texas public and charter schools, sign up for these free workshops. Follow the registration links below to ESC websites for complete descriptions of these sessions.

Share this newsletter with librarians, teachers, curriculum and technology staff, administrators and any other staff members at your district that could benefit from utilizing TexQuest resources.

Is your ESC not listed? No problem! These training opportunities are available to all public and charter school districts in Texas interested in learning about TexQuest digital resources.

Note: To attend a training session at a different ESC, you must create an account and register in the hosting ESC's registration system.

Continuing Education (CE) credit will be provided by ESC's for all TexQuest sessions.

We hope to "see" you there!

Date: September 4, 2024

Session #: 105249

Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m. CT

Join us as we do a quick overview of EBSCO's Learning Express and then dig into the premade materials available that will help you make your next College Night a huge success. Find exam prep materials for AP, ACT, SAT, TSI, ASVAB, and many career certification exams. Learn how students can take interest and skills inventories, explore careers, write resumes and letters, and even search for colleges, scholarships, and jobs. Available materials include practice tests, eBooks, and tutorials for school and career success.

Registration Link (Session will not be recorded.)

Hosted by the TexQuest Support Center

Date: September 11, 2024

Session #: 105250

Time: 9:00-10:30 a.m. CT

This training session will equip participants with the skills and resources needed to develop dynamic and inclusive choice boards centered around Hispanic Heritage Month. Learn how to effectively utilize TexQuest to curate a rich collection of materials that celebrate Hispanic and Latinx cultures. Discover strategies for creating engaging and differentiated activities that cater to diverse learning styles. Participants will leave this session with a practical understanding of how to design choice boards that foster critical thinking, creativity, and cultural awareness.

Registration Link (Session will not be recorded.)

Hosted by TexQuest Support Center

Date: September 17, 2024

Session #: 2662970

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 p.m. CT

Are you new to TexQuest, overwhelmed with all the resources, or just ready for a quick review?

Join Region 10 for an overview of the TexQuest program, instructional resources available from each provider, and materials created for you on the TexQuest website - with plenty of opportunities to explore on your own and ask questions.

Find TEKS-aligned articles from magazines, newspapers, and reference books, as well as images, videos, and full-text eBooks to support your curriculum.

Registration Link (Session will not be recorded.)

Hosted by Angela Ellis, ESC Region 10

Date: September 24, 2024

Session #: 1842189

Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. CT

Discover your Gale resources that support elementary, middle school, and high school
education, and explore features that include TEKS alignment, text-to-speech, translations,
Google/Microsoft integration and advanced searches by content and Lexile level!

In this webinar, you will:

• Learn how Gale’s rich multimedia content can meet the needs of all your students and teachers
• Interact with the resources with hands-on activities
• Have the opportunity to ask questions
• Share how you’ll incorporate what you’ve learned into the classroom

Bring a lesson plan or project that you’ll be working on this year, and walk away with strategies to enhance instruction!

Registration Link (Session will not be recorded.)

Hosted by Sherri Powell, ESC Region 4