Welcome

Hello, I am Teaven Barnum the District Instructional Specialist for Secondary Social Studies. I'm excited to help you in any way that you need. You can reach me at teaven.barnum@killeenisd.org, text at 254-446-2873 or call my desk phone at 254-336-0253.

CPE credit is available for professional development completed outside the district. You will need to obtain a certificate of verified hours and contact your designated campus administrator to have the hours entered into your Strive profile.

Some of the following PD will require payment. Please get with your campus admin for possible support with purchasing.

A virtual training brought to you by Region 12 over exposure to the world’s religious traditions is critical for students as they move toward becoming global citizens. Focusing on the NCSS’s C3 Supplement on Teaching about Religion, this interactive session explores the legal foundations in the United States for teaching about religion, uses case studies to consider the very real challenges involved in teaching this topic, and provides guidelines and digital options for incorporating the study of religion into instruction.

During the session, we will explore one of the world’s oldest religions as a case study through learning about Judaism’s beliefs, behaviors, and experiences of belonging and examine a framework for teaching about all religions to cultivate religious literacy.

Join Law-Related Education to examine the foundational documents and actions of the founders to better understand Article I as a foundation for the modern Congress. This session will include a study of the Articles of Confederation and the compromises at the Constitutional Convention, how redistricting and voter behavior has influenced Congressional elections, and the notion of legislative supremacy. Participants will enjoy both scholarly instruction and hands-on lessons and strategies that allow learners to engage with the content. Target audience: U.S. History (8th and EOC) and Government teachers.

Are you looking for ways to build your capacity as a social studies educator and discover ways to unlock your students' full potential? This intensive summit will equip you with practical strategies to implement and/or support effective, evidence-based best practices in your social studies classroom. We invite all K-12 Social Studies teachers, instructional leaders, and administrators to join us for this collaborative and interactive professional learning experience. By attending, you'll gain a deeper understanding of key pedagogical approaches, develop actionable strategies for your classroom, and leave inspired to create engaging and effective learning experiences for ALL Social Studies students.

Summit Focus:

• CBLI (Content-Based Language Instruction): Integrate language development into your Social Studies curriculum to enhance student comprehension and communication skills.
• Lesson Internalization: Explore a process to help teachers better understand any lesson's content and how to teach it.
• Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Learn how to create more inclusive and accessible learning experiences for all students by incorporating UDL principles into your lesson planning.
• Evidence-Based Writing and Discussion: Equip students with the skills to analyze primary sources, construct sound arguments, and effectively communicate their understanding through well-supported written work and oral discussion.

The Region 16 School Support and Academic Services invites you to join us on July 15-16, 2025, for the Curriculum Connect Conference, a unique professional development event that brings together a diverse range of educational conferences into one unified experience. This year, we’ve combined the PE & Fine Arts Fest, Top of Texas STEM Conference, Social Studies Conference, Read Write Connect Conference, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Conference, creating an event that truly has something for everyone.

The GLO Archives provides K-12 educators with professional development opportunities at various times throughout the year. These include onsite and visiting teacher workshops, webinars, symposia, and other educational events.

Participants can expect to receive:

• TEA-approved Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours
• Expert-led training on topics related to Texas history, American history, geography, and cartography
• Instructional materials and tools for incorporating GLO primary sources into the classroom
• Networking opportunities with other educators

To inquire about current or future GLO professional development opportunities, or to schedule a visit to your school, please contact archives@glo.texas.gov or (512) 463-5277.

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The GLO Archives provides K-12 educators with professional development opportunities at various times throughout the year. These include onsite and visiting teacher workshops, webinars, symposia, and other educational events.

Participants can expect to receive:

• TEA-approved Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours
• Expert-led training on topics related to Texas history, American history, geography, and cartography
• Instructional materials and tools for incorporating GLO primary sources into the classroom
• Networking opportunities with other educators

To inquire about current or future GLO professional development opportunities, or to schedule a visit to your school, please contact archives@glo.texas.gov or (512) 463-5277.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Teacher Seminars Online give K–12 educators the opportunity to study with eminent American history professors and dive deep into primary sources with master teachers. Each seminar is composed of lectures that you can watch on your own schedule as well as live Zoom sessions featuring the scholar, Gilder Lehrman master teachers, partner organizations, and your peers.

Registration Deadlines: 1 week prior to the start of the seminar’s live sessions
Cost: $25 per seminar
Discounts Available: Email seminars@gilderlehrman.org if you are interested in registering for 3+ seminars to receive special discount codes and offers.

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