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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

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.

Submit Interest Form

Have Questions?

Dr. Elvis Sevilla

Regional Coordinator—Civics Training

elvis.sevilla@esc4.net

Program Overview

Participants

At least one teacher and one principal or campus instructional leader from each elementary campus

Format

Two-day, in-person training

Schedule

8:00 a.m–4:00 p.m. each day

Credit

12 CPE hours and a certificate upon successful completion

Cost

No registration fee for eligible teachers and administrators

Teacher Stipend

Eligible classroom teachers may receive a $600 stipend when TEA requirements are met

Registration Priority
Registration priority is first reserved for the required campus-level participants: one teacher and one principal or campus instructional leader from each K–5 campus. Once an LEA has met its campus-level requirements, remaining seats may be made available to additional staff from the same campus or school system.

What You Will Explore

Participants will deepen their civics knowledge and explore instructional approaches that support meaningful civic learning in elementary classrooms.

Civics Knowledge
Strengthen understanding of Texas civics standards, government, founding documents, and civic responsibility.

Instructional Approaches
Explore classroom discussions, simulations, current events, and cross-curricular activities that support civics learning.

Media Literacy
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.

Summer 2026 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
August 24–25, 2026	Region 4 ESC	McKinney Conference Center	Register Now

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
September 1–2, 2026	Dickinson ISD	Dickinson Education Support Center	Register
September 9–10, 2026	Region 4 ESC	MCC 203	Register
September 17–18, 2026	Region 4 ESC	MCC 203	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.

Who is required to attend?

Each campus in a public school or charter school system must have at least one teacher and one principal or campus instructional leader attend civics training.

How long is the training and is there a cost?

The Civics Training Program is a two-day, in-person training that includes 12 hours of instruction. There is no cost for teachers and administrators from public and charter school systems to attend. Classroom teachers who successfully complete the training outside their contracted workdays or hours may be eligible for a $600 stipend. Campus administrators are not eligible for the stipend.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Participants who successfully complete the training and demonstrate content mastery on the embedded assessments receive a certificate of completion. TEA also maintains participation records to document campus compliance with the statutory requirement.

How do I register for a Region 4 session?

Review the available Civics Training Program sessions above and register for the date that best fits your schedule. We encourage campuses to register both their designated teacher and either the principal or the campus instructional leader to help meet the state training requirement.