Texas Education Agency (TEA) has made online resources available to Texas public schools and open enrollment charter schools through the TexasSUCCESS initiative.
TexasSUCCESS includes scientifically validated and research-based online programs to target the prevention of academic failure in mathematics and reading in the following service categories:
- Math Grades 3–8 & Algebra I (Think Through Math)
- Reading Grades 3–5 (Istation) (Istation Espanol available for 3rd grade)
- Reading Grades 6–8 (Compass Learning)
- English I & II (Apex Learning)
Representatives from each of the 4 companies will provide training for district staff to facilitate effective implementation of these resources into instruction.
These training sessions will be BYOD (Bring Your Own Device). A limited number of laptops will be available for participants who do not have a device to bring.
During the Pathblazer Training of Trainers (TOT), we will demonstrate the Pathblazer platform and take you step-by-step through the system, from both the student and teacher perspectives, while providing a level of depth and context that will help you support other Pathblazer users.
AM Session audience: Novice User
During this session participants will:
• Experience the student screener and diagnostic assessments to see how they place students at appropriate proficiency levels
• Experience student navigation of learning paths and the student interface in general
• Discuss recommended student best practices and brainstorm additional strategies for student success
• Explore the teacher interface and best practices for managing student data weekly
• Explore additional reports in Pathblazer that assist with grouping students and monitoring from an administrative level
• Learn how to adjust student assignments, if needed
• Prepare to facilitate Pathblazer Fast Start sessions within school districts
• Prepare to support teachers and administrators in utilizing Pathblazer to accelerate student understanding