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Anna ISD Launch Week: Back to School 2026
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Tuesday, July 28
 

9:00am CDT

2nd Grade Small Group Rotations
OPEN0.75 PD
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This professional development will focus on small group planning, activities, and rotations.
Speakers
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2nd Grade JLH Teachers

2nd Grade JLH Teachers, JLH Elementary
2nd Grade JLH Teachers
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
AHS A126 Anna High School, 1107 West Rosamond Parkway, Anna, TX 75409

9:00am CDT

4th Grade HMH 2.0 Introduction
OPEN1.00 PD
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, teachers will be introduced to HMH Into Reading Version 2. During this interactive overview, teachers will explore key updates and new instructional features. Participants will gain a better understanding of the revised layout, lesson components, and planning tools while learning practical ways to navigate and implement Version 2 effectively in the classroom. This session is ideal for teachers looking to build confidence and familiarity with the updated HMH platform before instruction begins. 
Speakers
avatar for Kelly Banks

Kelly Banks

Elementary Instructional Coordinator, All elementary campuses
Kelly is an RLA Elementary Instructional Coordinator.
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
AHS A127 Anna High School, 1107 West Rosamond Parkway, Anna, TX 75409

9:00am CDT

6th-8th English Teachers: Curriculum + Lessons
OPEN
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 11:45am CDT
Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers
ET

Emily Thompson

Administration
As the Secondary RLA Instructional Coordinator, Emily Thompson brings decades of teaching experience, instructional coaching, and curriculum design to the table. She is passionate about modeling engaging lessons and equipping educators with tools to succeed.
Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 11:45am CDT
TBA

10:00am CDT

1st Grade HMH
OPEN0.75 PD
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
This professional development session will provide teachers with an overview of the latest updates in HMH Into Reading 2.0, focusing on instructional changes, streamlined lesson organization, and exploring lesson plans in Powerschool.
Speakers
avatar for Kelly Banks

Kelly Banks

Elementary Instructional Coordinator, All elementary campuses
Kelly is an RLA Elementary Instructional Coordinator.
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
AHS A125 Anna High School, 1107 West Rosamond Parkway, Anna, TX 75409

10:00am CDT

3-5 Exit Tickets + Constructed Responses = Success!
OPEN0.75 PD
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Discover how purposeful exit tickets and high-quality constructed response opportunities can be used together to strengthen student learning and inform instruction. In this session, teachers will explore practical strategies for checking for understanding, gathering meaningful formative data, and increasing student engagement through daily writing and reflection. Leave with ready-to-use ideas that support academic growth and student success across content areas.
Speakers
avatar for Courtney Johnson

Courtney Johnson

5th Grade RLA, Lorenzo D. Hendricks Elementary
This is my eleventh year in education and my sixth year in Anna. I currently teach 5th grade at Hendricks Elementary, and my entire career has been spent in 5th and 6th grade. I am a proud mom to three daughters and love teaching! Reading is my passion!
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
AHS A126 Anna High School, 1107 West Rosamond Parkway, Anna, TX 75409

10:00am CDT

4th Grade HMH Internalization
OPEN1.00 PD
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, teachers will have dedicated time to review and discuss lesson plans in Chalk while collaboratively planning for upcoming instruction. The session is designed to support purposeful planning, collaboration, and readiness for high-quality instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Kelly Banks

Kelly Banks

Elementary Instructional Coordinator, All elementary campuses
Kelly is an RLA Elementary Instructional Coordinator.
avatar for Quanesha Murray

Quanesha Murray

4th Grade Reading Teacher, Judith L. Harlow
I am a  4th-grade reading teacher, mom, educational leader, and doctoral student with a passion for helping students grow through intentional, data-driven instruction. With experience across multiple grade levels and a strong background in literacy, I believe small group instruction... Read More →
Tuesday July 28, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
AHS A127 Anna High School, 1107 West Rosamond Parkway, Anna, TX 75409

11:00am CDT

2nd Grade HMH
OPEN0.75 PD
Tuesday July 28, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers
avatar for Kelly Banks

Kelly Banks

Elementary Instructional Coordinator, All elementary campuses
Kelly is an RLA Elementary Instructional Coordinator.
Tuesday July 28, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
AHS A126 Anna High School, 1107 West Rosamond Parkway, Anna, TX 75409

11:00am CDT

Data Based Grouping
FULL1.00 PD
Tuesday July 28, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
In this session, I will be sharing how data-driven grouping can be used to support student growth and improve instruction. By analyzing student performance data, we can identify specific strengths and areas of need, allowing us to create targeted groups that provide meaningful intervention, enrichment, and support. This approach helps ensure that instruction is responsive, intentional, and focused on meeting the needs of every learner.
Speakers
avatar for Jaime Richard

Jaime Richard

4th Grade RLA Teacher, Rosamond-Sherley Elementary
Hello!

My name is Jaime Richard, and I am a fourth-grade ELAR teacher. I am passionate about helping all students reach their full potential by meeting them where they are and providing instruction tailored to their individual needs. I believe data-based grouping is one of the most effec... Read More →
Tuesday July 28, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
AHS A127 Anna High School, 1107 West Rosamond Parkway, Anna, TX 75409

1:15pm CDT

3rd Grade HMH 2.0 Introduction
OPEN1.00 PD
Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, teachers will be introduced to HMH Into Reading Version 2. During this interactive overview, teachers will explore key updates and new instructional features. Participants will gain a better understanding of the revised layout, lesson components, and planning tools while learning practical ways to navigate and implement Version 2 effectively in the classroom. This session is ideal for teachers looking to build confidence and familiarity with the updated HMH platform before instruction begins.
Speakers
avatar for Kelly Banks

Kelly Banks

Elementary Instructional Coordinator, All elementary campuses
Kelly is an RLA Elementary Instructional Coordinator.
Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
AHS A127 Anna High School, 1107 West Rosamond Parkway, Anna, TX 75409

1:15pm CDT

9-12 English: Curriculum + Lessons
OPEN
Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers
ET

Emily Thompson

Administration
As the Secondary RLA Instructional Coordinator, Emily Thompson brings decades of teaching experience, instructional coaching, and curriculum design to the table. She is passionate about modeling engaging lessons and equipping educators with tools to succeed.
Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
AHS B111

2:15pm CDT

3rd Grade HMH Internalization
OPEN1.00 PD
Tuesday July 28, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
Limited Capacity seats available
In this session, teachers will have dedicated time to review and discuss lesson plans in Chalk while collaboratively planning for upcoming instruction. The session is designed to support purposeful planning, collaboration, and readiness for high-quality instruction.
Speakers
avatar for Kelly Banks

Kelly Banks

Elementary Instructional Coordinator, All elementary campuses
Kelly is an RLA Elementary Instructional Coordinator.
Tuesday July 28, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
AHS A127 Anna High School, 1107 West Rosamond Parkway, Anna, TX 75409

3:15pm CDT

3-5 RLA Engagement Strategies
OPEN0.75 PD
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Limited Capacity filling up

Speakers
avatar for Bobbie Daily

Bobbie Daily

5th Grade RLA, Rosamond-Sherley Elementary
I have spent 24 years in elementary education and 20 of those years teaching Reading Language Arts. I am passionate about helping students develop a genuine love of reading and believe that creating lifelong readers starts with engaging, meaningful instruction.
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
AHS A126 Anna High School, 1107 West Rosamond Parkway, Anna, TX 75409

3:15pm CDT

Data Based Grouping
FULL1.00 PD
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
In this session, I will be sharing how data-driven grouping can be used to support student growth and improve instruction. By analyzing student performance data, we can identify specific strengths and areas of need, allowing us to create targeted groups that provide meaningful intervention, enrichment, and support. This approach helps ensure that instruction is responsive, intentional, and focused on meeting the needs of every learner.
Speakers
avatar for Jaime Richard

Jaime Richard

4th Grade RLA Teacher, Rosamond-Sherley Elementary
Hello!

My name is Jaime Richard, and I am a fourth-grade ELAR teacher. I am passionate about helping all students reach their full potential by meeting them where they are and providing instruction tailored to their individual needs. I believe data-based grouping is one of the most effec... Read More →
Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
AHS A127 Anna High School, 1107 West Rosamond Parkway, Anna, TX 75409
 
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