K–5 Civics Training Program
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Get Classroom-Ready for K-5 Civics Learning
Beginning in summer 2026, Texas Senate Bill 3 requires each campus to send at least one teacher and one principal to complete TEA-approved civics training.
Region 4 is offering K–5 Civics Training sessions to help districts meet this requirement. Sessions are designed to strengthen civics knowledge, support classroom discussion, and build strategies for integrating civic learning across subjects. Browse upcoming sessions below and check back for updates as additional guidance and information become available.
TEA-Approved
Two-Day Training
In Person
12 CPE Hours
Free Registration
Note: Region 4 coordinates training opportunities in alignment with state requirements. Official guidance, content, and requirements are provided by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). For the most up-to-date information, visit the TEA Civics Training Program page.
Interested in Serving as a Host Site?
Region 4 is seeking campuses to host upcoming civics training sessions. Submit your interest to partner with us.
Program Overview
Participants
At least one teacher and one principal or campus instructional leader from each elementary campus
Format
Two-day, in-person training
8:00 a.m–4:00 p.m. each day
Credit
12 CPE hours and a certificate upon successful completion
No registration fee for eligible teachers and administrators
Teacher Stipend
Eligible classroom teachers may receive a $600 stipend when they complete the training outside their contracted workdays or hours*
Who Should Register
Registration is first reserved for the required campus-level participants: one teacher and one principal from each K–5 campus. These participants should register first so their campus can meet the state training requirement.
Once a school system has met its campus-level requirements, remaining seats may be made available to additional staff.
*Teachers must attend the full 12-hour training outside their contracted workdays or hours, including qualifying summer and school-holiday sessions, to be eligible for the stipend. Principals are not eligible.
What You Will Explore
Participants will deepen their civics knowledge and explore instructional approaches that support meaningful civic learning in elementary classrooms.
Strengthen understanding of Texas civics standards, government, founding documents, and civic responsibility.
Explore classroom discussions, simulations, current events, and cross-curricular activities that support civics learning.
Use critical-thinking skills to evaluate information sources, identify misinformation, and support responsible civic engagement.
Available Training Sessions
Browse the available dates and locations below and select the session that works best for your campus team.
2026–2027 Sessions
More locations will be added to the schedule. Details to come.
Training Time: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM | Credits: 12 CPE Hours | Location details are available on the registration website.
| Date | Host Site | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 7–8, 2026 | Region 4 ESC | MCC 203 | Register |
| October 13–14, 2026 | Aldine ISD | Bamberg Professional Development and Resource Center | Register |
| October 15–16, 2026 | Region 4 ESC | MCC 203 | Register |
| November 3–4, 2026 | Region 4 ESC | MCC 203 | Register |
| November 17–18, 2026 | Region 4 ESC | MCC 201 | Register |
| December 10–11, 2026 | Region 4 ESC | MCC 203 | Register |
| January 4–5, 2027 | Fort Bend ISD | Progressive High School | Register |
| January 12–13, 2027 | Region 4 ESC | MCC 203 | Register |
| January 25–26, 2027 | Region 4 ESC | MCC 203 | Register |
| February 3–4, 2027 | Region 4 ESC | MCC 201 | Register |
| February 4–5, 2027 | Fort Bend ISD | Progressive High School | Register |
| February 9–10, 2027 | Aldine ISD | Bamberg Professional Development and Resource Center | Register |
| February 17–18, 2027 | Region 4 ESC | MCC 201 | Register |
| March 2–3, 2027 | Region 4 ESC | MCC 106 | Register |
| March 23–24, 2027 | Region 4 ESC | MCC 207 | Register |
| April 28–29, 2027 | Region 4 ESC | MCC 201 | Register |
| May 12–13, 2027 | Region 4 ESC | MCC 203 | Register |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Civics Training Programs?
Civics Training Programs help administrators and teachers strengthen the skills and knowledge needed to cultivate informed American patriotism in students and lead close study of the founding documents of the United States and Texas. The programs were established by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) under Texas Education Code §21.4555.
