TexQuest Training Sessions

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.

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!

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.

Date: March 3, 2025

Session #: 1009426

Time: 12:00-3:00 p.m. CT

As Texas educators dive into the ELAR standards, librarians are ready to support them by sharing relevant resources including genre-specific text, multimodal text, videos and podcasts to support listening, reader’s theater scripts to support drama and performance standards, as well as TEKS aligned articles, images, charts, and eBooks found in digital content like TexQuest! Attendees will discover where to find specific ELAR resources within TexQuest that support the newer ELAR standards and learn how to easily share resources with students/staff/parents via learning management system integrations, Google/Microsoft, or permalinks. Session activities will focus on connections between curriculum, classroom instruction, and TexQuest digital resources.

Registration Link (Session will not be recorded.)

Hosted by Casey Tague, ESC Region 16

Date: March 4, 2025

Session #: 108693

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

The real world is fascinating and today’s nonfiction and informational text informs and engages—as well as inspires readers. Join this workshop to learn how to discover award-winning nonfiction and practice strategies for enriching your literacy instruction and programming with new informational content sure to hook your readers. You will explore dynamic resources to support your curriculum such as author interviews, discussion questions, and activities. You will also practice creating custom lists for planning or independent reading and make your own customizable Multi-Leveled Lessons. Bring your device to take advantage of practice time and leave with ideas to try.

Registration Link (Session will not be recorded.)

Hosted by Jowie Walker, ESC Region 20

Date: March 5, 2025

Session #: 565484

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

Take curriculum aligned resources from TexQuest, add the appropriate digital tool, and you have the formula for creative student-centered investigations and projects.

Explore ways to structure projects and assessments that encourage content mastery, as well as use of authentic, credible resources. Bring your own electronic device, and join us as we mix and match digital information and tools for dynamic assignments that generate student engagement.

Registration Link (In Person session. Session will not be recorded.)

Hosted by Dr. Barbara Stanford, ESC Region 6

Date: March 5, 2025

Session #: 565484

Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m. CT

Take curriculum aligned resources from TexQuest, add the appropriate digital tool, and you have the formula for creative student-centered investigations and projects.

Explore ways to structure projects and assessments that encourage content mastery, as well as use of authentic, credible resources. Bring your own electronic device, and join us as we mix and match digital information and tools for dynamic assignments that generate student engagement.

Registration Link (In Person session. Session will not be recorded.)

Hosted by Dr. Barbara Stanford, ESC Region 6

Date: March 19, 2025

Session #: 105295

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. CT

Discover a wealth of poetic resources as you prepare to celebrate poetry month this April, from classic to contemporary, all in your TexQuest resources. Discover how to search for poems, poets, literary analysis, as well as discover supporting materials, lessons, and activities that enhance classroom instruction and library programming. Join us as we explore practical strategies for incorporating poetry into various curriculum areas and creating engaging student projects.

Registration Link

Hosted by TexQuest Support Center

Date: March 20, 2025

Session #: 354011

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

Learn how you can use TexQuest resources to support STAAR constructed responses. This training session will explore the art and science of creating effective multimedia text sets using the rich resources available through TexQuest. Participants will learn how to curate a variety of digital texts to support in-depth exploration of a specific topic or theme. Discover strategies for selecting texts that represent diverse perspectives and reading levels. Participants will leave this session with a practical understanding of how to create text sets that foster critical thinking, literacy development, and research skills.

Registration Link (Session will not recorded.)

Hosted by Matthew Leal, ESC Region 2

Date: March 27, 2025

Session #: 105296

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

Don't let summer get in the way of inquiry! Join us as we share engaging summer reading ideas you can add to your end-of-year newsletters or websites.

Registration Link

Hosted by TexQuest Support Center