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:
- Grades 3–5 mathematics (Think Through Math)
- Grades 6–8 mathematics (Think Through Math)
- Algebra I (Think Through Math)
- Grades 3–5 reading (Istation)
- Grades 6–8 reading (Compass Learning)
- English I (Apex Learning)
- English II (Apex Learning)
Representatives from each of the 4 companies will provide overview 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 Course we are going to demonstrate the Pathblazer platform and take you step-by-step, from both the student and teacher perspectives, while providing a level of depth and context that will help you support other Pathblazer users.
Session Objectives
- Experience the student screener and diagnostic assessments to see how they place students at appropriate proficiency level
- 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