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RBIS (Research-Based Instructional Strategies) for Math

Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) training program provides a thorough learning experience as teachers and leaders dive into each one of the content specific RBIS. In this session, participants will gain a multifaceted understanding of each RBIS by learning the importance of the RBIS in math instruction and development, understanding the most up-to-date research behind each RBIS then analyzing what each RBIS looks like in high-quality instructional materials.



This session will meet on September 22 & 23, 2026 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

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Desmos: Tips and Tricks for Testing

Unlock the full power of Desmos to boost your students' standardized test scores. In this hands-on workshop, secondary math teachers will solve real, released test questions using the exact Desmos tools integrated into the STAAR, ACT, and SAT interfaces. You will learn and engage with real test practice from STAAR, ACT, and SAT, and go beyond basic graphing to master regressions, systems of equations, sliders, and timesaving shortcuts. Walk away with immediate, high-impact strategies to turn Desmos into your students' ultimate test-day asset! This will be a face to face workshop on 9/24/26 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please bring a laptop or similar device.

This session will meet on September 24, 2026 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

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Math RBIS Refresher (Research-Based Instructional Strategies)

This 1-day refresher to the Math RBIS provides returning participants with an updated and streamlined look at the Research-Based Instructional Strategies that anchor high-quality math instruction. Join us to explore the newest enhancements, research updates, and instructional shifts that strengthen the RBIS framework.

During this session, participants will:

  • Revisit each content-specific RBIS and deepen understanding of its purpose in math instruction and student development.

  • Learn the most current research supporting each RBIS and how these updates impact classroom practice.

  • Analyze what each RBIS looks like in high-quality instructional materials, including concrete examples and look-fors.

  • Engage in collaborative conversations to calibrate expectations and strengthen alignment across classrooms and campuses.


This refresher is designed for educators and leaders who have previously completed RBIS and want to stay current, sharpen implementation, and ensure alignment with the latest statewide updates.

This session will meet on September 30, 2026 from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

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Leveraging Process Standards for College Readiness: Secondary Math

This interactive professional development session focuses on using the Secondary Mathematics Process Standards to transform daily instruction into a launchpad for deep conceptual understanding. Participants will explore practical strategies to embed process skills such as communication, representation, reasoning, and problem-solving directly into Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 curricula. Throughout the session, educators will analyze how process-driven instruction directly aligns with the rigorous demands of college readiness exams, including the SAT, ACT, and TSIA.Tteachers will leave equipped with actionable lesson strategies, task design techniques, and classroom routines that empower students to tackle unfamiliar problems on high-stakes assessments and beyond.

This session will meet on October 22, 2026 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
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Texas OER Math Beyond the Basics: 7th Grade Advanced Module 2

Ready to build something incredible? Designed specifically for 7th Grade Advanced Math educators, this session equips you to maximize the CER 3.0 Carnegie Learning Texas Math Solution. Together, we’ll navigate TEKS-aligned modules, explore vertical alignment, streamline daily prep, and utilize built-in formative and summative assessments. You’ll leave with actionable pacing insights, ready-to-use student resources, and proven strategies to drive deep mathematical thinking.

This session will meet on September 23, 2026 from 9:00am to 4:30pm at our Cleveland location

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Texas OER Math Beyond the Basics: 6th Grade Advanced Module 2

Ready to build something incredible? Designed specifically for 6th Grade Advanced Math educators, this session equips you to maximize the CER 3.0 Carnegie Learning Texas Math Solution. Together, we’ll navigate TEKS-aligned modules, explore vertical alignment, streamline daily prep, and utilize built-in formative and summative assessments. You’ll leave with actionable pacing insights, ready-to-use student resources, and proven strategies to drive deep mathematical thinking.

This session will meet on September 28, 2026 from 9:00am to 4:00pm.


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Texas OER Math Beyond the Basics: 6th Grade Advanced Module 3

Ready to build something incredible? Designed specifically for 6th Grade Advanced Math educators, this session equips you to maximize the CER 3.0 Carnegie Learning Texas Math Solution. Together, we’ll navigate TEKS-aligned modules, explore vertical alignment, streamline daily prep, and utilize built-in formative and summative assessments. You’ll leave with actionable pacing insights, ready-to-use student resources, and proven strategies to drive deep mathematical thinking.

This session will meet on November 12, 2026 from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
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Texas OER Math Beyond the Basics: 7th Grade Advanced Module 3

Ready to build something incredible? Designed specifically for 7th Grade Advanced Math educators, this session equips you to maximize the CER 3.0 Carnegie Learning Texas Math Solution. Together, we’ll navigate TEKS-aligned modules, explore vertical alignment, streamline daily prep, and utilize built-in formative and summative assessments. You’ll leave with actionable pacing insights, ready-to-use student resources, and proven strategies to drive deep mathematical thinking.

This session will meet on November 16, 2026 from 9:00am to 4:30pm.

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Texas OER Math Beyond the Basics: 7th Grade Advanced Module 4

Ready to build something incredible? Designed specifically for 7th Grade Advanced Math educators, this session equips you to maximize the CER 3.0 Carnegie Learning Texas Math Solution. Together, we’ll navigate TEKS-aligned modules, explore vertical alignment, streamline daily prep, and utilize built-in formative and summative assessments. You’ll leave with actionable pacing insights, ready-to-use student resources, and proven strategies to drive deep mathematical thinking.

This session will meet on December 3, 2026 from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

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Texas OER Math Beyond the Basics: 6th Grade Advanced Module 4

Ready to build something incredible? Designed specifically for 6th Grade Advanced Math educators, this session equips you to maximize the CER 3.0 Carnegie Learning Texas Math Solution. Together, we’ll navigate TEKS-aligned modules, explore vertical alignment, streamline daily prep, and utilize built-in formative and summative assessments. You’ll leave with actionable pacing insights, ready-to-use student resources, and proven strategies to drive deep mathematical thinking.

This session will meet on December 7, 2026 from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

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Bluebonnet Math Beyond the Basics

Innovation meets intention in this Year 2+ PD series. We’re trading the "Show and Tell" for "Analyze and Act." This year is about leveraging the Bluebonnet Learning framework to create a truly responsive math classroom where every instructional minute counts. Get ready to receive strategies to refine your practice, strengthen student discourse, and make intentional instructional decisions. Teachers will walk away with a clearer sense of how to make Bluebonnet instruction more intentional and impactful.


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  • 6th Grade - Sep 24
  • 7th Grade - Oct 22
  • 8th Grade - Oct 6
  • Algebra I - Oct 8
  • Algebra II - Oct 15
  • Geometry - Oct 13


Session 3


  • 6th Grade - Dec 2
  • 7th Grade - Jan 12
  • 8th Grade - Jan 20
  • Algebra I - Jan 11
  • Algebra II - Dec 17
  • Geometry - Dec 7



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