Observe an experienced science teacher (Katrina Acevedo) facilitate an engaging lesson while focusing on key instructional moves that promote student thinking, academic discourse, language development, and meaningful use of HQIM. Participants will use a structured observation tool to identify evidence of effective planning, instructional delivery, student engagement, formative assessment, and purposeful implementation of district resources.
*Part A PreRequisite Following the observation, participants will engage in a facilitated debrief to analyze instructional decisions, discuss student evidence of learning, and connect observed practices to their own classrooms. Teachers will reflect on instructional strategies, ask questions, and identify actionable next steps for immediate implementation.
Tania Smith is a Science Curriculum Specialist for Spring ISD. She serves this role after 20+ years of education. She has an innate love and ability to learn, use and share skills of digital learning and instructional technology with the education community.
Monday July 27, 2026 10:50am - 11:50am CDT Dekaney HS22362 Imperial Valley Dr. Houston, TX 77073
Observe an experienced science teacher (Katrina Acevedo) facilitate an engaging lesson while focusing on key instructional moves that promote student thinking, academic discourse, language development, and meaningful use of HQIM. Participants will use a structured observation tool to identify evidence of effective planning, instructional delivery, student engagement, formative assessment, and purposeful implementation of district resources.
*Part A PreRequisite Following the observation, participants will engage in a facilitated debrief to analyze instructional decisions, discuss student evidence of learning, and connect observed practices to their own classrooms. Teachers will reflect on instructional strategies, ask questions, and identify actionable next steps for immediate implementation.
Tania Smith is a Science Curriculum Specialist for Spring ISD. She serves this role after 20+ years of education. She has an innate love and ability to learn, use and share skills of digital learning and instructional technology with the education community.
Monday July 27, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT Dekaney HS22362 Imperial Valley Dr. Houston, TX 77073
Strong instruction begins with a deep understanding of the standards. In this session, participants will unpack the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify the intended rigor, cognitive demand, and student expectations. Educators will learn how to align learning targets, instructional tasks, assessments, and approved instructional materials to ensure every lesson remains standards-driven and focused on student success. By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Deconstruct TEKS to identify the intended rigor, concepts, and student expectations.
Align learning objectives, instruction, and assessments to the standards.
Leverage approved instructional resources to deliver standards-aligned, high-quality instruction.
Tania Smith is a Science Curriculum Specialist for Spring ISD. She serves this role after 20+ years of education. She has an innate love and ability to learn, use and share skills of digital learning and instructional technology with the education community.
Tuesday July 28, 2026 12:50pm - 1:50pm CDT Dekaney HS22362 Imperial Valley Dr. Houston, TX 77073
Strong instruction begins with a deep understanding of the standards. In this session, participants will unpack the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to identify the intended rigor, cognitive demand, and student expectations. Educators will learn how to align learning targets, instructional tasks, assessments, and approved instructional materials to ensure every lesson remains standards-driven and focused on student success. By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Deconstruct TEKS to identify the intended rigor, concepts, and student expectations.
Align learning objectives, instruction, and assessments to the standards.
Leverage approved instructional resources to deliver standards-aligned, high-quality instruction.
Tania Smith is a Science Curriculum Specialist for Spring ISD. She serves this role after 20+ years of education. She has an innate love and ability to learn, use and share skills of digital learning and instructional technology with the education community.
Tuesday July 28, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT Dekaney HS22362 Imperial Valley Dr. Houston, TX 77073
Facilitators: Arianna Caldwell & Katrina Acevedo Learn practical strategies for ensuring every student grows—from those needing additional support to advanced learners ready for greater challenge. Participants will explore scaffolds that build conceptual understanding while designing meaningful opportunities for enrichment, extension, and academic rigor. By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Implement scaffolds that increase access to rigorous grade-level content.
Differentiate instruction to support mastery for all learners.
Design meaningful extensions that challenge and engage advanced academic students.
Facilitators: Arianna Caldwell & Katrina Acevedo Learn practical strategies for ensuring every student grows—from those needing additional support to advanced learners ready for greater challenge. Participants will explore scaffolds that build conceptual understanding while designing meaningful opportunities for enrichment, extension, and academic rigor. By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Implement scaffolds that increase access to rigorous grade-level content.
Differentiate instruction to support mastery for all learners.
Design meaningful extensions that challenge and engage advanced academic students.
Facilitators: Arianna Caldwell & Katrina Acevedo Learn practical strategies for ensuring every student grows—from those needing additional support to advanced learners ready for greater challenge. Participants will explore scaffolds that build conceptual understanding while designing meaningful opportunities for enrichment, extension, and academic rigor. By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Implement scaffolds that increase access to rigorous grade-level content.
Differentiate instruction to support mastery for all learners.
Design meaningful extensions that challenge and engage advanced academic students.
