8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Research Deep Dive

Explore the latest research findings from Texas Tech University, Learning Policy Institute, and the Education Policy Initiative at Carolina on their studies around teacher preparation pathways and outcomes. 

Facilitators
Learning Policy Institute, EPIC, and Texas Tech

San Felipe

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Teacher Preparation and Workforce Data: Insight to Impact and Beyond

In this session, Dr. Mark Olofson from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) will offer information and hands-on experience with data tools that can provide key insights about educator preparation and employment. The Insight to Impact dashboards, now in use by EPPs, deliver important information about candidate progress and outcomes. Additional public dashboards and reports can give districts and members of the public useful data about hiring and certification trends. Join Dr. Olofson as he walks through these tools and provides updates about forthcoming applications which will provide even more insights.

Facilitators
Dr. Mark Olofson, Texas Education Agency 

San Felipe

10:15 AM - 12:00 PM

The Future of Teacher Preparation

Gain insights from two groundbreaking edited volumes that spotlight US PREP’s collective transformation efforts. These publications- US PREP’s Collaborating for Transformative Change and Tarleton State University’s Establishing a Yearlong Teacher Residency, showcase strategies, outcomes, and lessons learned from over 20 educator preparation programs across the U.S., charting the future of teacher preparation.

Facilitators
Tarleton State University, University Coalition Members 

Sage

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Houston Community

of Practice

Join an interactive session with the Houston Community of Practice—a group of district leaders, educator preparation program leaders, and community partners—collaborating to tackle key challenges and opportunities in teacher preparation and workforce development.

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Facilitators
US PREP

Galleria I, II, III - 
Working Groups: Post Oak 

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Pipeline to Leadership (for selected participants)

Engage in an extended workshop on developing teacher pathways to leadership, focusing on innovative teacher staffing and scheduling models, mentorship structures, and building a sustainable talent pipeline.

Facilitators
Dr. Malissa Chavez Thibault, JoAnna Duncan, Jaclyn McCormick

Westchester