Happy Spring! We are looking forward to our meeting held in Keller ISD on Friday, April 12. In order to get an accurate number of participants for learning session planning purposes, we are asking that you please RSVP for the meeting by April 5. Further details for the meeting, including the location address, will be sent in the week before the meeting. Thank you!
Embracing the Future: Navigating Emerging Technologies in Education
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- Tuesday, February 27, 9am – 12pm
- United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, 1800 North Lamar Street Dallas, TX 75202
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As our world undergoes a radical transformation thanks to Generative AI, Augmented/Virtual Reality, and other cutting-edge technologies, the question arises: How do we prepare our students for a future that’s rapidly evolving?
Join us for a thought-provoking presentation, led by Kevin Baird, MBA, ALEP, Chairman of the Global Center for College and Career Readiness. Kevin recently returned from speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and we’re excited to hear about the takeaways from his conversations there.
We’ll dive deep into how these advancements are redefining human capabilities and discuss strategies to ‘future-proof’ our students against the new technological landscape.
Looking Forward to Friday in Arlington ISD!
We are excited to network and learn this Friday, February 9th in Arlington ISD! As a reminder, the meeting will be held at the Mac Bernd Professional Development center: 1111 W. Arbrook Blvd. Arlington, TX 76015. The entrance to the parking lot is at Parks Mall Drive and you will need to bring your district photo ID to check in. See you there!
February 9th in Arlington ISD
We are looking forward to seeing everyone Friday, February 9th at the LFNTX Meeting hosted by Arlington ISD. Please see meeting information below. If you are planning to attend, please RSVP HERE.
The meeting will be held at the Mac Bernd Professional Development center at 1111 W. Arbrook Blvd. Arlington, TX 76015. The entrance to the parking lot is at Parks Mall Drive. Please bring your district photo ID to check in.
Agenda
- 8:30 AM: Doors open for networking and light breakfast
- 9:00-11:30 AM: Problems of Practice Collaboration, plus LFNTX and LFTX updates
- 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Lunch on Your Own
- 1:00-3:00 PM: Learn. Love. Lead. in Arlington ISD
During the afternoon portion of the meeting, attendees will be offered a learning experience that highlights AISD’s current work and ongoing iteration around leadership pathways that simultaneously prioritizes quality professional learning, grows leaders intentionally, and supports teacher development throughout our system. We hope to see you there!
See you Friday in Frisco ISD!
We are looking forward to seeing everyone this Friday, January 12th at the LFNTX Meeting hosted by Frisco ISD. Please see meeting information below. If you are planning to attend, please RSVP HERE.
The meeting will be held at the Frisco ISD Hall of Honor Building located at 7210 Stadium Lane Frisco, Texas 75033. (This building is connected to the Athletic Office and the entry to the building faces Kuykendall Stadium.)
Agenda
- 8:30 AM: Doors open for networking and bagel breakfast/coffee
- 9:00-11:30 AM: Problems of Practice Collaboration, plus LFNTX and LFTX updates
- 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Lunch on Your Own
- 1:00-3:00 PM: Working w/ Adults Learning Experience & Marketplace of Ideas
During the afternoon portion of the meeting, attendees will participate in a learning experience involving working with adults as well as the opportunity to explore various learning booths to be inspired and gather ideas on PL initiatives/supports. See you Friday!
Mark Your Calendar- Jan. 12th Meeting in Frisco ISD!
Frisco ISD is excited to host the first LFNTX meeting of 2024 on Friday, January 12, and hopes everyone can join in for fellowship and learning as we all celebrate a new year, new goals, new ideas… and new connections. Help build our network in 2024 by bringing a new friend to join!
We know it is a busy time of year, so save the date on your calendar and RSVP HERE. More details about the meeting location and learning will be posted when we all return in January – we hope everyone has a restful break and comes back recharged and ready to ring in the new year!
Please RSVP for Nov. 10 Meeting in Birdville ISD
We are excited to see everyone this Friday, November 10th in Birdville ISD. If you have not already, please RSVP here . The meeting will be held at Birdville ISD’s Professional Learning Center in Birdville Plaza: 6351 Boulevard 26, North Richland Hills, TX 76180. See you all there!
November 10 LFNTX Meeting at Birdville ISD
Birdville ISD colleagues are looking forward to our next day of problem-solving, learning, and networking! Please see information for the November 10th meeting below. If you are able to join us, please RSVP here .
The meeting will be held at Birdville ISD’s Professional Learning Center in Birdville Plaza: 6351 Boulevard 26, North Richland Hills, TX 76180. We will provide light breakfast food items and caffeine. There are filtered water stations throughout our building, so please bring your own reusable water cup to meet your hydration needs. Also, we recommend dressing in layers as some days it is very cold in the rooms.
Agenda
- 8:30 AM: Doors open for networking, light breakfast, connecting
- 9:00-11:30 AM: Problems of Practice Collaboration, plus LFNTX and LFTX updates
- 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Lunch on Your Own
- 1:00-3:00 PM: A Feast of Learning!
A Feast of Learning: We welcome you to join us at our tables as you fill your plate with ways we’ve cooked up some delicious approaches to common issues.
You’ll hear about professional learning from folks that work in Coaching, Multilingual Services, Special Education, Digital Learning, Campus (Administrative) Support, and Instruction and how they have guided their work to target the needs of their people. It’s more fun when there is family at the table! This is a great opportunity for you to invite someone from your district that provides professional learning but may not be on *the* professional learning team. Please RSVP above so we know how many to expect!
See you Friday!
We are looking forward to gathering this Friday, October 20th at the LFNTX meeting! The meeting will be held at Region 10 (Spring Valley Campus, 400 E. Spring Valley Rd, Richardson, TX 75081-5101). If you have not already, please take a moment to RSVP. See you all Friday!
October 20 LFNTX Meeting at Region 10
Region 10 colleagues are looking forward to a day of problem-solving, learning, and networking, and they can’t wait to grow with LFNTX friends! Please see information for the October 20th meeting below. If you are able to join us, please RSVP HERE.
📌 Agenda:
- 8:30 AM: Doors open for networking, breakfast, sharing
- 9:00-11:30 AM: Problems of Practice Collaboration, plus LFNTX and LFTX updates
- 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Lunch
- 1:00-3:00 PM: Powerful Learning Design
We’re sharing a few ideas about expanding thinking about professional learning, and then we’re providing opportunities for you to experience and then apply ideas to your own work.
🎧 Please bring headphones because you will have an opportunity to explore audio/video resources.
🗺 Region 10 ESC (Spring Valley Campus) 400 E. Spring Valley Rd, Richardson, TX 75081-5101 Phone: 972.348.1700
There are parking lot entrances on both Abrams Rd and Spring Valley.
➡️ We’ll be in the Grayson/Hunt rooms.
☕️ We’ll provide a light breakfast and coffee.
🥶 The rooms are sometimes cold, so you may want to bring a sweater.
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