Region 4 Social Studies

Strengthen civic learning with purposeful technology integration.

Attendees will walk away with ready-to-use resources that support all learners and deepen understanding. Join us Friday, April 17!

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Make history relevant and engaging with digital tools that matter.
Discover practical strategies that support inquiry, primary sources, and blended learning.

Join us Friday, April 17. Register today: https://bit.ly/R4DLC26-WebLanding

Strong social studies instruction starts with knowing where to focus.

At DataCon 2026, Fueling Focus with TEA Tools explores how educators can use TEA data to identify priority content areas and align instruction to support stronger student outcomes.

If your work centers on building content knowledge and performance in social studies, this session provides practical direction grounded in state data.

📅 February 26
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Coming up next week!
Join a 3-hour virtual session to learn how to blend explicit instruction with discovery learning to boost engagement, curiosity & a deeper understanding. Build an instructional playbook that lasts.

Mon 2/16. Register: https://bit.ly/R4SSPLHome-SocialUTM

Testing season is almost here.
This Thursday, Feb 12, learn how to explicitly teach test-taking strategies in so students approach STAAR® with confidence.

One hour. Virtual. Don’t miss it.
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Make review stick with visuals. Learn how to use maps, timelines, photographs, charts, and graphic organizers to deepen understanding and boost retention in .

Register for this 1-hour virtual session on Tuesday, Feb 24 at https://bit.ly/R4SSPLHome-SocialUTM

Last chance to sharpen your instructional playbook. Join this 3-hour virtual session to learn how to blend explicit instruction with discovery learning to boost engagement, curiosity, and deeper understanding.

Thurs 2/12 | Register at: https://bit.ly/R4SSPLHome-SocialUTM

Make explicit instruction more engaging. Learn how to use discovery learning strategically in Social Studies to spark curiosity and deepen understanding.

Join us Mon 2/16 for a 1-hour virtual session.
https://bit.ly/R4SSPLHome-SocialUTM

STAAR prep doesn’t have to be a grind. Join this virtual Grade 8 session on Friday, Feb 6 to build a smart review game plan, use released questions strategically & engage students with differentiated review strategies.

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Help learning stick.
Experience retrieval practice strategies that improve retention, surface student understanding, and transform everyday instruction. Practical, research-based, and classroom-ready.

Thursday, Feb 12. Register today at https://bit.ly/R4SSPLHome-SocialUTM