- 2026 Curriculum Connect Conference
Region 16 School Support and Academic Services invites you to the second annual Curriculum Connect Conference, a premier event for districts in the Texas Panhandle uniting multiple contents and strands.
This year’s program features specialized tracks for Math, Science, RLA, Social Studies, Leadership, CTE, PE, Fine Arts, and Instructional Technology. Strategies for Tiered Services and Emergent Bilingual/Multilingual students are integrated throughout these sessions, ensuring the content supports all learners.
Whether you are a teacher, administrator, coach, or paraprofessional, the conference provides a cross-disciplinary environment where educators from all backgrounds can connect and collaborate.
- TIA Calibration Training for Appraisers
This T-TESS Calibration session offers appraisers a dedicated space to refine their evaluative accuracy and eliminate rater drift through deep-dive rubric realignment. Participants will engage in collaborative discussions to define high-impact "look-fors," share best practices for evidence-based scoring, and explore the critical intersection between T-TESS performance levels and the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) system. By synchronizing observational lenses, appraisers will ensure that campus evaluations remain fair, consistent, and directly supportive of the rigorous standards required for TIA designation and professional growth.
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