CSAT 2025

Elevate your students’ historical thinking skills with strategies that enhance their ability to write evidence-based short responses. This session will focus on integrating best practices for teaching historical thinking, claim-evidence-reasoning (CER) frameworks, and crafting concise, well-supported answers. Designed for secondary social studies teachers, the session aligns with Texas TEKS and prepares students for success on the 8th and 11th grade STAAR exams. Participants will leave with practical tools and resources to strengthen writing instruction and deepen student understanding of historical content.
 

Stop, Shift, and Learn: Making Transitions Work for You
Transitions can make or break a Pre-K classroom, impacting learning time and behavior. This session will explore best practices for seamless transitions, with a focus on cognitive transitions that help young learners shift attention smoothly. Participants will discover engaging strategies to minimize disruptions and keep students on track. Through hands-on activities and discussion, educators will build a Transition Toolbox filled with practical techniques to implement immediately. Join us to turn transitions into meaningful learning moments and create a smoother, more engaging classroom experience!