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Events

Events found: 11
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Monday, October 19
Laying the Groundwork: A Cohort for New and Early-Career Social Studies Teachers

Build sustainable teaching practices with Region 4's yearlong cohort for new social studies educators. Gain classroom management strategies, tailored instructional tools, and personalized coaching within a supportive professional network.

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Tuesday, October 20
Closing the Gap: Providing Access to the Social Studies Curriculum Without Lowering the Bar

Transform your social studies instruction with high-impact scaffolding moves. Help all learners tackle rigorous primary sources, expand academic vocabulary, and write with confidence without sacrificing depth.

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Tuesday, October 27
Closing the Gap: Aligning AP and OnRamps U.S. History to the TEKS

Align your AP and OnRamps U.S. History courses with TEKS standards. Discover actionable strategies to fill instructional gaps, preserve advanced rigor, and maximize STAAR/EOC student success.

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Thursday, November 5
Disciplinary Literacy in Series: Teaching Students to Closely Read Primary and Secondary Sources

Session 2 equips educators to foster active inquiry in social studies. Participants will evaluate disciplinary routines including sourcing, contextualization, and visual analysis utilizing adaptable mini lessons within existing curricula.

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Tuesday, November 10
From Plan to Practice: Using AI to Enhance Lesson Internalization and Delivery in Social Studies

Discover how AI tools streamline lesson internalization and boost student engagement. Learn practical ways to save time, deepen content understanding, and deliver rigorous social studies instruction.

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Wednesday, December 2
Disciplinary Literacy Series: Turning Evidence into Discussion and Argument

Session 3 focuses on equipping social studies students to construct rigorous, evidence-based arguments. Educators will analyze structured discussion protocols and writing scaffolds, including Claim-Evidence-Reasoning, to elevate academic discourse.