Anna ISD Welcome Week 2026: Full Schedule

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

9:00am CDT

New to Lead4Ward: Using Tools for Planning and Instruction

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT

Limited Capacity seats available

Explore the basics of Lead4Ward and how its tools can support instructional planning, vocabulary, review, and student learning. Participants will leave knowing where to find key resources and how to begin using them with purpose.

Speakers

Kelly Banks

Elementary Instructional Coordinator, All elementary campuses

Kelly is an RLA Elementary Instructional Coordinator.

Tracy McBee

Instructional Coordinator, All Elementary Campuses

Tracy is an elementary math instructional coordinator.

Thursday July 23, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Harlow B215 Harlow Elementary, 2412 Leonard Ave., Anna, TX 75409

RLA

10:00am CDT

New to Guided Reading

LIMITED1.00 PD

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT

Harlow B213

Limited Capacity seats available

This session introduces teachers to guided reading structures and resources. Participants will learn how guided reading can support small-group instruction and responsive literacy practices.

Speakers

Kelly Banks

Elementary Instructional Coordinator, All elementary campuses

Kelly is an RLA Elementary Instructional Coordinator.

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Harlow B213 Harlow Elementary, 2412 Leonard Ave., Anna, TX 75409

RLA

10:00am CDT

New to StudySync English: Middle School

LIMITED1.00 PD

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT

Anna High School B111

Limited Capacity seats available

Middle school English teachers will learn how to navigate StudySync and use it to support instruction, planning, and student learning. This session is ideal for teachers who are new to StudySync or need a back-to-school refresher.

Speakers

Emily Thompson

Administration

As the Secondary RLA Instructional Coordinator, Emily Thompson brings decades of teaching experience, instructional coaching, and curriculum design to the table. She is passionate about modeling engaging lessons and equipping educators with tools to succeed.

Thursday July 23, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Anna High School B111 Anna High School, 1107 West Rosamond Parkway, Anna, TX 75409

RLA

11:00am CDT

New to HMH Into Literature: High School English

LIMITED1.00 PD

Thursday July 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT

AHS B111

Limited Capacity seats available

High school English teachers will learn how to navigate HMH Into Literature and use it to support planning and instruction. This session is ideal for teachers who are new to the resource or need a practical refresher.

Speakers

Emily Thompson

Administration

Thursday July 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
AHS B111 Anna High School, 1107 West Rosamond Parkway, Anna, TX 75409

RLA

11:00am CDT

New to Read 180

LIMITED1.00 PD

Thursday July 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT

Online

Limited Capacity seats available

This live online session introduces Read 180 for leaders and teachers who need to understand the program structure, access, and instructional purpose. Participants will learn how Read 180 supports reading intervention and student growth.

Speakers

Kelly Williams

Teaching and Learning, Administration

I love supporting schools in the areas of assessment, accountability, school improvement, and response to intervention! Let me know how I can support you!

Thursday July 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Online

RLA

1:00pm CDT

New to Elementary RLA: HMH Into Reading

LIMITED1.00 PD

Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

Harlow B213

Limited Capacity seats available

Elementary RLA teachers will explore HMH Into Reading and learn how to access and use the resource for planning and instruction. This session is designed for teachers new to the platform or looking for a beginning-of-year refresher.

Speakers

Kelly Banks

Elementary Instructional Coordinator, All elementary campuses

Kelly is an RLA Elementary Instructional Coordinator.

Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Harlow B213 Harlow Elementary, 2412 Leonard Ave., Anna, TX 75409

RLA

1:00pm CDT

Writable for Into Literature: Getting Started Live Online, Grades 6–12

LIMITED1.00 PD

Thursday July 23, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT

AHS B111

Limited Capacity seats available

English teachers in grades 6–12 will learn how to get started with Writable for Into Literature. Participants will explore how Writable can support writing practice, feedback, and instruction.

Speakers