Professional Development

We want to prepare you to be the best teacher possible. See below for upcoming professional development seminars that will enhance your transferable skills. 

Relationship Building in the Classroom

Location:
Education Building; 1007
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Project Maestros
maestros@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
Project Maestros
Join us as Dr. Paul Mencke discusses the importance of relationship building in your future classroom!  Register here.

TXST Lotería

Location:
Education Building; 4005
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Project Maestros
maestros@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
Project Maestros
Join us for Texas State themed Lotería in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month! We will have games, snacks, and prizes. This event is family friendly. Register here.

*This event does not count towards the C3 certificate
Location:
Education Building; 2127
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Project Maestros
maestros@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
Project Maestros

In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, teachers are often faced with the challenge of addressing contestable issues with students who are curious about historical and current events as well as the public figures that accompany such narratives. This workshop aims to energize pre-service teachers to navigate these matters mindfully, fostering intellectual inquiry and cultural competence while maintaining a safe and respectful classroom environment. Using a combination of interactive activities, attendees will leave the workshop equipped with practical tools and strategies to enhance their teaching skills in a modern-day context. Register here.

Presented by Dr. Marcus Johnson.

Register here.
Location:
Education Building; 1007
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Project Maestros
maestros@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
Project Maestros

Dr. Ingram will discuss not only strategies for Parent/Teacher Conference Day, which occurs only once or twice per year, but also make a case for cultivating moments throughout the week to connect with parents and strengthen the vital partnership between home and school.

Register here.

Hey, Wanna Collab?: Communication Seminar

Location:
Education Building; 3038
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Project Maestros
maestros@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
Project Maestros
Sure, there are plenty of ways to create a positive classroom climate, but once we have that, then what? The purpose of this workshop is to explore various communication strategies that help us facilitate collaboration in our learning spaces. Not just collaboration between students, mind you, but collaboration between our students and us as well! Presented by Daniel King. Register here.
Location:
Education Building; 3038
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Project Maestros
maestros@txstate.edu
Campus Sponsor:
Project Maestros

In this seminar, Dr. Lee O'Donnell will help us embark on an in-depth exploration of trauma-informed experiences and their profound influence on social mobility, enriched by the application of trauma-informed pedagogy. Our journey will be facilitated through an adaptation of C’est La Vie: The Game of Social Life, designed by Kosha D. Bramesfeld. This experiential activity will allow students to closely examine the interplay between trauma, systemic factors, and personal agency in shaping life outcomes. Register here.

Previous Seminars

View our catalog of curriculum from past semesters.