Anna ISD Launch Week: Back to School 2026: Full Schedule

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9:00am CDT

Wednesday July 29, 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

Kelly Banks

Elementary Instructional Coordinator, All elementary campuses

Kelly is an RLA Elementary Instructional Coordinator.

Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am CDT
AHS A125 Anna High School, 1107 West Rosamond Parkway, Anna, TX 75409

RLA

10:00am CDT

5th Grade HMH Internalization

OPEN1.00 PD

Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT

AHS A125

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

Kelly Banks

Elementary Instructional Coordinator, All elementary campuses

Kelly is an RLA Elementary Instructional Coordinator.

Wednesday July 29, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
AHS A125 Anna High School, 1107 West Rosamond Parkway, Anna, TX 75409

RLA

1:15pm CDT

HMH...How Do I Fit It All In?

FULL1.00 PD

Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT

AHS A126

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

This professional development session is designed to support educators in effectively managing pacing and maximizing instructional time within the HMH Into Reading curriculum. Participants will explore practical strategies for organizing and streamlining their reading block while maintaining fidelity to high-quality instructional materials and ensuring rigorous literacy instruction for all learners.
Throughout the session, teachers will examine pacing, lesson prioritization tools, and efficient routines that help balance whole-group instruction, small-group learning, intervention, writing, and independent practice within limited instructional time. Educators will also learn tips and tricks for integrating curriculum components seamlessly, increasing student engagement, and making data-driven decisions that support student growth.
Participants should l leave with a clearer understanding of how to effectively pace the HMH Into Reading curriculum, create manageable instructional schedules, and implement time-saving strategies that maximize learning opportunities while maintaining rigor and strong literacy outcomes for students.

Speakers

Alexa Hernandez

3rd Grade Dual Language, Rosamond-Sherley Elementary

Alexa is a 3rd grade teacher at Rosamond-Sherley Elementary. She is in her 9th year of education and is a lover of all things reading!

Ryan Schrick

Reading Specialist, Bryant Elementary

Ryan is an experienced elementary educator with a passion for literacy instruction and helping students develop a lifelong love of reading. She has spent the past five years teaching reading to 3rd and 4th-grade students in Anna ISD, where she received her TIA designation for dedication... Read More →

Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
AHS A126 Anna High School, 1107 West Rosamond Parkway, Anna, TX 75409

RLA

2:15pm CDT

HMH...How Do I Fit It All In?

FULL1.00 PD

Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT

AHS A126

Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.

Speakers

Alexa Hernandez

3rd Grade Dual Language, Rosamond-Sherley Elementary

Alexa is a 3rd grade teacher at Rosamond-Sherley Elementary. She is in her 9th year of education and is a lover of all things reading!

Ryan Schrick

Reading Specialist, Bryant Elementary

Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
AHS A126 Anna High School, 1107 West Rosamond Parkway, Anna, TX 75409

RLA

3:15pm CDT

HMH Supplementary Materials...What Works?

OPEN0.75 PD

Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT

AHS A126

Limited Capacity filling up

This professional development session will provide educators with a look at HMH supplementary resources, including Waggle, Writable, and Read & Respond Journals. We will look at how these tools can be used to strengthen literacy instruction and support student achievement. Participants will explore how these high-quality instructional materials can enhance core instruction through personalized learning, meaningful practice, targeted intervention, and opportunities for student reflection and written response.
Throughout the session, educators will examine ways to use these resources to increase rigor, promote student engagement, and support measurable student growth in reading and writing. We will look at ways these materials will allow teachers to support and differentiate for students in order to achieve the largest academic gains. Teachers will leave with practical strategies and implementation ideas that align with instructional goals while helping students build independence, confidence, and deeper literacy skills.

Speakers

Ryan Schrick

Reading Specialist, Bryant Elementary

Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
AHS A126 Anna High School, 1107 West Rosamond Parkway, Anna, TX 75409

RLA

3:15pm CDT

Hooked on Reading: Engaging Strategies for HMH Into Reading

OPEN0.75 PD

Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT

AHS A125

Limited Capacity filling up

In this session, you'll explore practical and effective ways to make HMH Into Reading come alive in your classroom. While the teacher's guide provides a strong foundation, following it page by page doesn't always guarantee student engagement. With vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and reading skills all competing for instructional time, it can feel overwhelming to fit everything into a lesson while keeping students actively involved.
Join us as we share creative strategies and engaging activities that help students connect with the content and make learning stick. Because no one knows your students better than you do, this session is designed to help you adapt HMH Into Reading to meet your learners' needs while building excitement for reading every day.

Speakers

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.

Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
AHS A125 Anna High School, 1107 West Rosamond Parkway, Anna, TX 75409

RLA

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3:15pm CDT

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