TAMU-CC Beginning Teacher Institute (TBTI)

[PreK-12]

Therapy Dogs in the School Setting: Bringing Joy to Students, Faculty, and Staff

Therapy dogs in schools provide numerous benefits that improve the overall well-being of students and staff, as well as enhance student academic performance. This presentation will highlight the advantages of integrating therapy dogs into school environments. During the presentation, therapy dogs Harley Love and Howie will demonstrate these benefits firsthand. They will showcase how therapy dogs can interact with students, offer comfort, and participate in activities that promote learning and socialization.

Dr. Michele Staples, TAMU-CC & Dr. Erika Torres

ECDC 219A

[PreK-12]

What Makes a Lesson “Yours”? Exploring the Roles of Planning and Internalizing

What does it mean to truly “own” a lesson? In this interactive session, we’ll explore the balance between thoughtful planning and internalizing instruction so it becomes second nature in the classroom. Whether your new school district expects you to lesson plan, engage in lesson internalization, or somewhere in between, you'll be ready to tackle it all using practical strategies that make lessons feel authentic, responsive, and ready for teaching in the real-world.

Drs. Katie Walker & Robin Pizzitola, TAMU-CC

ECDC 219B

[PreK-12]

Classroom Intervention in Action

This session will provide an overview of MTSS with a specific focus on TIER 2 reading intervention provided by the general education teacher. We will discuss intervention strategies and data collection for progress monitoring.

Dr. Jeanine Birdwell, TAMU-CC

ECDC 219A

[PreK-12]

Teacher Wellness: Why Self-Care and Boundaries are Essential to Careers in Education

As with most helping professions, it can be easy to overlook the importance of caring for ourselves alongside our professional and personal lives. By understanding wellness, establishing boundaries, and making a plan for what self-care looks like in our daily lives, education professionals have a better chance of longevity in their careers.

Miranda Galvan

ECDC 219B

[PreK-12]

Positive Behavior Supports for Effective Classroom Management

In this session, you will learn that behavior is a form of communication. The goal of this session is to enhance your classroom management skills by learning to identify the function of challenging behavior and strategically use Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to address the function of challenging behavior.

Drs. Phyllis Robertson, TAMU-CC

ECDC 219A

[PreK-12]

Does Anyone Have Any Questions About Absolutely Anything in the Field of Education?

Ask any questions or ask my opinion about anything concerning education.

Dr. Mark Hughes, TAMU-CC

ECDC 219B

[PreK-12]

Teach with Joy, Manage with Meaning: Understanding Student Behavior with Heart

This session focuses on building culturally sustaining classroom management that honors students' diverse cultures and individual needs through cultural awareness and differentiation. You'll learn practical, relationship-based strategies to both understand and respond effectively to student behavior, build trust, and create a positive, inclusive classroom where teachers and students can thrive throughout the school year!

Kelly Carmona

ECDC 219A

[PreK-12]

Leveraging Digital Tools through Content-Based Instruction for Teachers of Emergent Bilinguals

Come explore applications, AI tools, and other technology that teachers can use with all students.

Dr. David Jimenez, TAMU-CC

ECDC 219B