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

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

9:00am CDT

Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 11:45am CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

This three-part session explores the implementation of the TeachTown curriculum specifically tailored for three-year-old students within early childhood special education (ECSE) settings. Participants will learn how to navigate the platform's evidence-based resources, utilize discrete trial training components, and integrate developmental play-based activities into daily routines. The session will also highlight strategies for tracking early childhood outcomes data, individualizing instruction for emerging communicators, and fostering foundational social-emotional and adaptive skills. Zoom Link: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://teachtown.zoom.us/j/83433702121?pwd%3DqHJra5kEa0vnNVxPllnN87abv0YxDH.1&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1782226638431861&usg=AOvVaw00460Qey3IHTdoGPJ1zC5F

Speakers

Christine Mueller

Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 11:45am CDT
AHS A102

Sped

1:15pm CDT

Managing 504 Caseloads for Campus Administrators

OPEN1.00 PD

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT

AHS A102

Limited Capacity seats available

This session explores the critical administrative responsibilities involved in overseeing and managing Section 504 caseloads at the campus level. Participants will learn how to monitor compliance timelines, lead effective 504 committee meetings, and ensure the proper implementation of student accommodations in the general education classroom. The session will also highlight strategies for utilizing data management systems, organizing 504 documentation, and fostering clear communication between teachers, parents, and district leadership to mitigate legal risks and support student success.

Speakers

Audrey Earley

Assistant Director of Special Education, Administration

Assistant Director of Special Education in Anna ISD with more than 25 years in education and a focus on behavior management, Audrey Earley is committed to creating supportive and inclusive learning environments for all students. She works closely with staff and families to ensure... Read More →

Tuesday July 28, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
AHS A102

Sped

2:15pm CDT

SPED Lesson Planning and Curriculum Resources

OPEN1.00 PD

Tuesday July 28, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT

AHS A102

Limited Capacity seats available

This session explores the essential frameworks and practical strategies special education teachers use to design effective, standards-aligned lesson plans that meet diverse learner needs. Participants will learn how to analyze individualized education program (IEP) goals, select appropriate high-quality curriculum resources, and embed evidence-based accommodations directly into daily instruction. The session will also highlight workflows for creating modified materials, balancing inclusion or resource schedules, and leveraging district-provided tools to maximize instructional time and accelerate student growth.

Speakers

Erin Walker

Special Education Coordinator, Administration

Special Education Coordinator

Tuesday July 28, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
AHS A102

Sped

3:15pm CDT

SPED Lesson Planning Workshop: Setting Up for Success in Chalk

OPEN1.00 PD

Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT

AHS A102

Limited Capacity seats available

This session explores the practical steps for integrating special education lesson planning with the Chalk digital planner platform to start the school year organized and compliant. Participants will learn how to customize their Chalk templates to reflect unique service delivery models, schedule instructional blocks for resource or co-teach settings, and embed student accommodations directly into daily plans. The session will also highlight strategies for linking IEP goals to state standards within the platform, collaboration tools for sharing plans with co-teachers and administrators, and workflows for efficient week-to-week planning.

Speakers

Erin Walker

Special Education Coordinator, Administration

Special Education Coordinator

Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
AHS A102

Sped

10:00am CDT

Classroom Strategies for Life Skills Paras

OPEN1.00 PD

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

AHS A102

Limited Capacity seats available

This session explores practical, everyday instructional and behavioral strategies designed specifically for paraprofessionals working in Life Skills classrooms. Participants will learn how to effectively implement individualized routines that foster student independence in functional academics, communication, and daily living skills. The session will also highlight techniques for delivering consistent prompting hierarchies, utilizing visual schedules, setting up structured workstations, and safely supporting students during transitions to maximize success throughout the school day.

Speakers