NEW! Best Practices in Action
Oct. 2 - Mar. 31
Flexible credit- 2 - 6 credits
Teachers will choose an area to learn more about: Relationships with Students, Cooperative Learning, AND/OR Classroom Management, Routines & Procedures.
Learn: Set the foundation by learning more about the "why" behind the practices shared.
View: Select from a collection of videos made by LISD teachers who practice the strategies with their students.
Apply: Choose one strategy to apply in your classroom.
Reflect: Share about the experience and impact of implementing the new strategy in your classroom.
Click HERE to enroll in the Canvas course. Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department
NEW! Power of a Positive Team
September 25- March 31, 2024
3 credits
In The Power of a Positive Team, Jon draws upon his unique team-building experience as well as conversations with some of the greatest teams in history in order to provide an essential framework, filled with proven practices, to empower teams to work together more effectively and achieve superior results.
Complete THIS form to request a book. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas. Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department
New! Power of a Positive Leader
October 9 - March 31, 2024
3 Credits
The power of a positive leader starts with you! You’re invited to explore the principles of leadership and how they can positively impact teams and organizations. As you reflect on your current practices and culture, discover how each person can contribute to the team vision in order to help staff and students be successful. Complete THIS form to request a book. Click HERE to enroll in Canvas. Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department
NEW! Basic Technology
September 25- March 31, 2024
1- 6 credits
Come explore basic LISD technology tools. In this flexible course you can explore how to use Google Drive tools, outlook, excel and basic canvas, iPad and MacBook basics
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department
NEW! Discipline with Dignity
3 credits
Explore a proven approach to classroom management that can help students make better choices and teachers be more effective. This learning emphasizes the importance of mutual respect and self-control. Gain strategies and techniques for building strong relationships and establishing classroom structures that enable your students to thrive.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department
New! Classroom Management for Support Staff
2-3 credits
Designed for INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT STAFF. Learn positive and proactive class management strategies that can be implemented immediately; Learn how to prevent behavior issues, maximize student learning time, and effectively respond to misbehaviors.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department
NEW! 3'Cs of Community
June 13- March 31, 2024
3-5 credits
Come explore three C’s of community engagement: culture, connection, and communication. Gain ideas on how everyone plays an important part of working together to foster community.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department
NEW! Raptor in LISD
September 25- March 3, 2024
1 credit
This is an introductory course in which participants will explore the basics of the Raptor system. This course is designed for office support staff employees who use the Raptor system.Click HERE to enroll in Canvas.
Questions? Contact Michele Jacobsen
NEW! Skyward Basics for Teachers
September 25- March 31, 2024
This course explores the basic functions of Skyward and provides an overview of organizational tools, describes options available for recording scores in your gradebook, and identifies communication elements to contact students and parents.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas. Questions? Contact The Professional Learning Department
NEW! Behavior and ABC Forms
1 Credits
In this 1 hour Canvas Course, participants will learn about Antecedents, Behaviors and Consequences as well as how to complete all parts of an ABC form. There are additional resources for understanding why behaviors happen and where to look for help with interventions. This course is appropriate for all grade levels and any staff members who work with general education or special education students.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Shannon Hinsley
The Behavior Code
May 26- Jan 12, 2024
1-8 Credits
Do you work with difficult students who repeatedly disrupt class or take up your time and energy with misbehaviors? Would you like to find a method for improving behavior so you can focus on teaching? The Behavior Code provides case studies, examples and concrete suggestions for changing behavior. The framework is flexible and emphasizes the prevention of inappropriate, disruptive behaviors before they occur. It also emphasizes strategies for teaching the skills that students with anxiety, oppositional defiance, and other issues need in order to be successful. The book study is divided into modules and participants may choose which topics they want to explore for 1-8 hours of credit.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Shannon Hinsley
Canvas Curb Appeal
January 8- March17, 2024
3 Credits
All Levels Trade Credit- Want enhance the “curb appeal” of your Canvas courses? Then this PD is for you! In this all-levels, 3 hour course participants will understand why visual appeal is important in Canvas course design. You will identify ways to incorporate style components into your own Canvas course design as well as create Canvas course components with engaging design appeal for optimal student learning.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Digital Learning
Canvas for Stations
January 8- March 8, 2024
2 Credits
All Levels for Trade Credit - Come one, come all! In this K-12 course, you will learn about Learning Stations and how they fit perfectly with Canvas by exploring a variety of templates and samples from around LISD. You will understand the value they bring to a classroom by encouraging choice, voice, differentiation, and engagement. Discover how to incorporate Canvas into the Learning Stations as a differentiation, accountability, and productivity technology tool.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Digital Learning
Canvas Blended Learning: Differentiation With Choice Boards
January 8- March 17, 2024
1 Credits
All Levels for Trade Credit- In this 1 credit course, teachers will create differentiation for student learning through the use of choice boards in order to provide a personalized experience for students. Teachers will consider differentiation, content selection, and instructional delivery methods as they learn to design blended learning lessons through the use of Choice Boards.
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Questions? Contact Digital Learning
Blended Learning: Online Instructional Delivery & Scaffolding in Canvas
January 8- March 17, 2024
1 Credits
All Levels for Trade- In this course, participants will learn what Blended Learning entails and how to design intentional online student learning experiences. Utilizing Canvas, you will begin to discover how to integrate scaffolding by using prerequisites and requirements.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Digital Learning
Canvas: Classic Quizzes
January 8- March 17, 2024
1 Credit
All Levels for Trade Credit- In this workshop, teachers will experience and explore the steps to creating, implementing, moderating, grading, and assessing data in Classic Quizzes with a variety of question types.Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Digital Learning
Canvas: Gradebook & Feedback
January 8- March 17, 2024
1 Credit
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Questions? Contact Digital Learning
Yuja: Quizzes & Analytics- Add student piece
January 8- March 17
2 Credits
All Levels for Trade Credit- In this course participants will discover Yuja, a complete video management tool integrated within Canvas. You will dive into creating an interactive video quiz and explore how to manipulate the analytics of a video and quiz. This digital resource will empower teachers by increasing student engagement and accountability.
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Questions? Contact Digital Learning
Canvas Manage & Share
January 8- March 17, 2024
1 Credit
All Levels for Trade Credit- Canvas is a robust platform with many layers. Improve your workflow, and organize your course resources with the following strategies: inline links, direct share, and file management. These strategies will streamline course materials for both you and your students, and allow you to share resources with other teachers.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Digital Learning
Clicking to Mastery: Creating Interactive Google Slides
January 8- March 17
2 Credits
All Levels for Trade Credit- In this 2 credit session, create as you learn how Google Slides is more than a presentation tool. Slides can be used to craft powerful interactive user experiences for students. This course is an intermediate to advanced course for those already familiar with basic uses of Google Slides. These interactives can be used as stand alone instructional tools as well as in Canvas Assignments or Pages for virtual and in-person classes.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Digital Learning
Canvas: New Quizzes
January 8 - March 17
2 Credits
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Digital Learning
All Levels: Let the Conversation Begin: Exploring Canvas Discussions
January 8- March 17
1 Credits
All Levels for Trade Credit: In this 1 hour course, educators will better understand how to use the Canvas Discussions feature to facilitate meaningful conversations in the classroom. This course provides an overview of the tools available in Canvas Discussions, and examines best practices for creating engaging discussion topics and productive conversations. Participants will leave the course with the knowledge and confidence to create, manage, and monitor Canvas Discussions in their
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Digital Learning
Common Sense Media
January 8- March 17
1 Credit
All Levels Trade credit - In order to become a Common Sense Educator, you need to complete two Professional Development activities, each approximately an hour in length. These activities can be completed in a variety of ways. To earn LISD trade credit for this type of learning, you must participate outside of your contract hours. Any type of professional learning done during school hours cannot be used for trade credit. For example, a staff meeting cannot be submitted for trade credit but does count towards Common Sense Media Educator requirements.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Digital Learning
All Levels: Apple Teacher MacBook
January 8- March 17, 2024
2 Credits
All Levels for Trade Credit- In this online, 2-credit course, teachers will earn their Apple Teacher status by completing badges in Mac, Pages for Mac, Keynote for Mac, Numbers for Mac, iMovie for Mac, and GarageBand for Mac. Apple Education provides all resources; teachers must have an Apple ID to access tutorials.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Digital Learning
All Levels: Apple Teacher iPad
January 8- March 17, 2024
2 Credits
All Levels for Trade Credit- In this online, 2-credit course, teachers will earn their Apple teacher status by completing badges iPad, Pages for iPad, Keynote for iPad, Numbers for iPad, iMovie for iPad, and GarageBand for iPad. Apple Education provides all resources; teachers must have an Apple ID to access tutorials.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Digital Learning
All Levels: ESL Certification Content Review
May 26- March 31
12 credits
This self-paced, online course is designed to help prepare teachers for the TExES English as a Second Language (ESL) Supplemental Certification Exam and is intended to provide participants with a foundation in language acquisition theory, instructional practices, and research related to language programs.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Danielle Oakley
Secondary: ESL ELA Curriculum Overview and Instructional Practices
July 17- March 31
4 creditsThis course is designed for new and returning secondary ESL ELA teachers who implement the linguistically accommodated curriculum. Teachers will explore the curriculum documents for their course(s), familiarize themselves with our supplemental instructional resources, review high-impact language acquisition strategies, and experience language technology tools that can be integrated into their classrooms.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Danielle Oakley
All Level: ESL Paraprofessionals: Instructional Support for Language Learners
May 26- July 31
6 credits
Instructional Support for Language Learners will use various approaches, techniques and strategies to ensure that grade-level instruction provided in English addresses both content and language goals for student success. Through Sheltered Instruction techniques, students become proficient in the English language through intentional scaffolding of language, interactive resources and providing accommodations for language. Resources and strategies chosen to support elementary and secondary educators to implement best practices in the classroom aligned to state and federal mandates for service.Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Sarah Guedry
Building Academic Vocabulary
May 26 - July 31
4 Credits
This course is a systematic approach that supports and enhances vocabulary acquisition embedded in the curriculum for second language learners. Resources provided to support classroom teachers online and in person to build FUN into language learning.
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Questions? Contact Sarah Guedry
Environmental Print
May 26- July 31
4 credits
Implement strategies with environmental print to create language-rich interactive classrooms for students learning language to support listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Share and record ideas for impacting language instruction and lesson delivery by participating in structured academic conversations in a variety of language functions.
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Questions? Contact Sarah Guedry
SpEd Instructional Aide : Level 1
October 10-March 31, 2024
1 Credit
Learn more about what it means to be an instructional support aide by reviewing videos and reviewing the handbook.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
SpEd Instructional Aide: Level 2
October 10-March 31, 2024
1.5 Credits
Learn more about behavior supports and strategies to support student is a variety of settings.
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SpEd Instructional Aide: Level 3
October 10-March 31, 2024
1.5 Credits
Develop an understanding of the brain and how its development can cause some of the behaviors you see in the classroom.
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Istation Basic Training (Grades K-5)
June 1- March 31
1 credit
This self-paced, online Canvas course provides participants with the opportunity to learn the basics of using Istation to inform instruction. All educators new to Istation are encouraged to complete this course.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact A.Dorman or M.Pasquale-Vick
Istation Campus Manager Training (Grades K-5)
June 1- March 31
1 credit
This self-paced, online Canvas course is for campus Istation managers. Istation managers will learn about the basics of Istation assessments, reports, and important administrative features such as sharing students.
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Questions? Contact A.Dorman or M.Pasquale-Vick
The Key to Assessing with TX-KEA (Kindergarten)
Elementary Math: Istation Math Basics in Canvas
Elementary Math: K-5 Number Talks: Whole Number Computation Book Study in Canvas
6 credits
Do you want to engage students and offer them an opportunity to explore and refine mental math and computational strategies? If so, join us in learning about Number Talks!
Click HERE to register in Strive
Click HERE to register in Canvas
Questions? Contact J. Kelley
Elementary Math: Making Sense of Mathematics for Teaching the Small Group Book Study in Canvas
September 25- March 31,2024
4 Credits
Would you like a fresh, efficient, and effective approach to meeting your students’ instructional needs during small group? This book study (online in Canvas) will surely revolutionize the way you plan for and implement your small group instruction. Come learn about best practices, how to group students, how to plan, and how to implement what you’ve learned more efficiently to impact student success more than ever before! Please register in Eduphoria Strive and then in Canvas.Click HERE to register in Strive
Click HERE to register in Canvas
Questions? Contact J. Kelley
Elementary Math: Daily Routines to Jump-Start Math Class Book Study in Canvas
4 Credits
Do your students need more opportunities to develop number sense, develop mathematical reasoning, share their number sense and reasoning, and communicate like mathematicians? In this book study (online in Canvas), teachers will deepen their understanding of mathematics routines and their purpose, try a few new routines in their classroom, and create a couple of routines based on their own students' instructional needs. Please register in Eduphoria Strive and then in Canvas
Click HERE to register in Strive
Click HERE to register in Canvas
Questions? Contact J. Kelley
Elementary Math: Time For Math Update in Canvas
Click HERE to register in Strive
Click HERE to register in Canvas
Questions? Contact J. Kelley
Oral Reading Records (Grades K-2)
Running Records (Grades 3-5)
June 1- March 31
1 Credit
This self-paced, online Canvas course provides participants with the opportunity to learn how to code, score and interpret running records to inform their instruction in guided reading.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact M.Pasquale-Vick
Guided Reading 101 (Grades K-2)
August 1- March 31
3 credits
This online Canvas course provides participants with the opportunity to learn about the basics of guided reading in Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade. They will learn how to use templates to plan a lesson, implement a lesson, set goals, and reflect to continually improve small group instruction.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact A.Dorman
Engineering Integration: STEM is STEM all day! (Book Study)
June 5- March 31
3 Credits
Have you been teaching at a STEM Academy and wondered how to fit it all in? This professional learning provides a foundational definition for integration. Participants will become more familiar with the three types of integration and how to facilitate multi-content learning throughout their school year at the STEM Academies. The professional learning session will ask participants to read portions of the book (distributed prior) during the online session, then respond and interact with each other through online discussions.Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact K.Warr
Fundamentals of STEM Instruction (online course)
June 5- March 31
3 credits
Participants in this course will learn through three modules: the Engineering Design Process & the LISD EDP Continuum, Improvement in the Classroom and Engineering is Elementary Resources. This course is strongly recommended for NEW elementary STEM teachers.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact K.Warr
Wonder Wagon Teacher Training
June 5- March 31
3 credits
This course is for any teachers of Kindergarten, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade that will be served by the Wonder Wagon in the 2023-2024 school year. All lesson information is available through this course. Administration for WW campuses are encouraged to access this course as well.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas.
Questions? Contact Lori Klimek
Secondary Math: Daily Routines to Jump-Start MS/HS Math Class
3-6 Credits
Do your students need more opportunities to develop number sense and reasoning? In this online course, teachers will learn how to incorporate 5-10 minute daily routines to kickstart math class and get students energized and talking about mathematics. Teachers will have the opportunity to earn additional credit by creating original tasks to use in their classroom for the different routines. Video demonstrations will allow teachers to see the routines in action throughout this course. A copy of the book Daily Routines to Jump-Start Math Class (MS or HS) may be checked out to provide teachers with content-specific examples, extensions, and variations for different branches of mathematics as well as ready-to-use tasks.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas.
Questions? Contact Lori Doering
Secondary Math: Using Desmos to Facilitate and Assess Understanding in Secondary Math
September 25- March 31, 2024
2-6 creditsDesmos is a free tool that helps students visualize mathematics. In this online course, teachers will have opportunities to explore features of the Desmos Graphing Calculator. Teachers will also have opportunities to learn how Desmos Classroom Activities can be used to engage students, create rich mathematical discourse in the classroom, and help gather evidence of student thinking to increase learning.
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Lori Doering
Secondary CTE - Your First Year in CTE: 10 Things to Know
July 10- March 31
1-5 credits
Secondary CTE Trade Credit - Whether it's your first day on the job as a new career and technical education (CTE) teacher or you are a veteran, this is the book for you! There is no better place to start a new chapter of success than by creating the kind of CTE instruction that prepares students for further learning and the workplace. As a professional educator, you'll get tips, ideas, and resources from the author/mentors to help you construct rich learning experiences for your students. This book will give you the context (and confidence) to shape project-based learning that will produce skilled and competent graduates who are prepared to begin their career journeys.Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact M.Wyne
Secondary CTE: CTE 101
July 10- March 31
1-5 credits
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact M.Wyne
Secondary World Languages: Keys to Planning for Learning Online Book Study
September 15- March 31, 2024
6 Credits
In order to effectively design instruction using the LISD World Languages curriculum, teachers need a clear understanding about 21st century skills, standards based lesson design, and current research and thinking. The Keys to Planning for Learning by Donna Clementi and Laura Terrill is based on a multitude of research that guides teachers in effective World Language instruction in LISD. This book focuses the reader on lesson design that supports learners as they acquire global competence. The intent of the book is not to convey how teachers might do things better, but rather is intended to focus the discussion on how teachers might do things differently given the need to support learners as they acquire the skills needed for 21st Century Literacy and Global Competence. Contact SecWorldLang@LISD.net to request a book.Click HERE to enroll in Canvas.
Questions? Contact Ashli Sambaluk
Voly for Teachers
May 26- March 31
2 credits
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Question? Contact Lindsay Ayers
SuccessEd Staff Training for Section 504 - 2022-23
2023-24: MTSS Staff and Admin Updates
July 24- November 30
1 credit
This course is an MTSS overview of the current resources and updates from the district and TEA. It is open to all staff and admin. This is a one hour condensed version of the MTSS ADMIN/STAFF Updates course. **Please DO NOT enroll in Eduphoria. Complete the course in Canvas and then credit will be granted in Eduphoria.**
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Melissa Davis
2023-24: MTSS Resources for Elementary
September 30- March 31
3 credits
This course will review all of the elementary resources available to staff for supporting MTSS students. **Please DO NOT enroll in Eduphoria. Complete the course in Canvas and then credit will be granted in Eduphoria.**Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Melissa Davis
2023-24: MTSS Resources for Secondary
September 30- March 31
3 credits
This course will review all of the secondary resources available to staff for supporting MTSS students. **Please DO NOT enroll in Eduphoria. Complete the course in Canvas and then credit will be granted in Eduphoria.**Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Melissa Davis
2023-24: MTSS Mental Health Resources
Oct. 30 - March 31
3 Credits
This course will review the Mental Health resources available to students. **Please DO NOT enroll in Eduphoria. Complete the course in Canvas and then credit will be granted in Eduphoria.**Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Melissa Davis
2023-24: MTSS Behavior Resources
October 30- March 31
This course will review the behavior resources available to students.**Please DO NOT enroll in Eduphoria. Complete the course in Canvas and then credit will be granted in Eduphoria.**Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Melissa Davis
MTSS Independent Learning: Choose Your Own Adventure!
June 12- March 31
1-6 Credits
Participants can choose their own adventure and take a variety of course offerings about multi-level systems of support from TEA's TIER Network. Some offerings are to provide staff an introduction to MTSS, while others are to provide leaders some guidance for implementing MTSS in their schools. **Please DO NOT enroll in Eduphoria. Complete the course in Canvas and then credit will be granted in Eduphoria.** (Maximum - 6 credits per year)
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Melissa Davis
ADMIN MTSS Updates
July 10- March 31
3 credits
This course is for ADMIN or MTSS campus coordinators/teams only. Participants will learn about the MTSS updates and changes from the district and state. Participants will review current documentation and data expectations for MTSS in the district. **Please DO NOT enroll in Eduphoria. Complete the course in Canvas and then credit will be granted in Eduphoria.**
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Melissa Davis
STAFF MTSS Updates
Jluy 10 - March 31
3 credits
This course is for STAFF only. Participants will learn about the MTSS updates and changes from the district and state. Participants will review current documentation and data expectations for MTSS in the district. **Please DO NOT enroll in Eduphoria. Complete the course in Canvas and then credit will be granted in Eduphoria.**
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Melissa Davis
Leveled Literacy Intervention (Leveled Literacy Intervention - Beginner and Intermediate Users)
June 13- March 31
6 credits
This course will teach participants the fundamentals of Leveled Literacy Intervention and how to teach the system in different learning environments. Highly recommended for new teachers to the campus, or teachers who need a refresher to the LLI system. **Please DO NOT enroll in Eduphoria. Complete the course in Canvas and then credit will be granted in Eduphoria.**
Click HERE to enroll in Canvas
Questions? Contact Melissa Davis