WSISD August Academy 2026

WSISD August Academy 2026

9:30am CDT

TIA Information - MANDATORY for ALL teachers

Wednesday May 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT

Serving Texas Districts & Teachers: All teachers MUST attend one TIA session.
TIA is built for Texas school districts to designate and reward top-performing teachers. Teachers can earn one of three levels of designation – Recognized, Exemplary, or Master. Teachers with a National Board certification may be designated as Recognized.

Districts receive an annual allotment for each eligible designated teacher they employ and may use TIA funds to incentivize effective teachers to remain in the classroom and prioritize high-needs campuses.

Speakers

Emily Estes

504 Coordinator & TIA Lead, White Settlement ISD

Emily has taught for 10 years in 2nd, 4th, and 7th Grades at Blue Haze Elementary and Brewer Middle School. She was also an administrator for 10 years at Brewer Middle School, Blue Haze Elementary, and the Rise Alternative Campus. Emily is currently the 504 Coordinator and TIA... Read More →

Karen Gonzales

Federal Programs Director, White Settlement ISD

Wednesday May 27, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Auditorium

Audience Grades 1-12

10:30am CDT

TIA Information - MANDATORY for ALL teachers

Wednesday May 27, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT

Serving Texas Districts & Teachers: All teachers MUST attend one TIA session.
TIA is built for Texas school districts to designate and reward top-performing teachers. Teachers can earn one of three levels of designation – Recognized, Exemplary, or Master. Teachers with a National Board certification may be designated as Recognized.

Districts receive an annual allotment for each eligible designated teacher they employ and may use TIA funds to incentivize effective teachers to remain in the classroom and prioritize high-needs campuses.

Speakers

Emily Estes

504 Coordinator & TIA Lead, White Settlement ISD

Emily has taught for 10 years in 2nd, 4th, and 7th Grades at Blue Haze Elementary and Brewer Middle School. She was also an administrator for 10 years at Brewer Middle School, Blue Haze Elementary, and the Rise Alternative Campus. Emily is currently the 504 Coordinator and TIA... Read More →

Karen Gonzales

Federal Programs Director, White Settlement ISD

Wednesday May 27, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Auditorium

Audience Grades 1-12

1:00pm CDT

TIA Information - MANDATORY for ALL teachers

Wednesday May 27, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT

Serving Texas Districts & Teachers: All teachers MUST attend one TIA session.
TIA is built for Texas school districts to designate and reward top-performing teachers. Teachers can earn one of three levels of designation – Recognized, Exemplary, or Master. Teachers with a National Board certification may be designated as Recognized.

Districts receive an annual allotment for each eligible designated teacher they employ and may use TIA funds to incentivize effective teachers to remain in the classroom and prioritize high-needs campuses.

Speakers

Emily Estes

504 Coordinator & TIA Lead, White Settlement ISD

Emily has taught for 10 years in 2nd, 4th, and 7th Grades at Blue Haze Elementary and Brewer Middle School. She was also an administrator for 10 years at Brewer Middle School, Blue Haze Elementary, and the Rise Alternative Campus. Emily is currently the 504 Coordinator and TIA... Read More →

Karen Gonzales

Federal Programs Director, White Settlement ISD

Wednesday May 27, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Auditorium

Audience Grades 1-12

2:00pm CDT

TIA Information - MANDATORY for ALL teachers

Wednesday May 27, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT

Serving Texas Districts & Teachers: All teachers MUST attend one TIA session.
TIA is built for Texas school districts to designate and reward top-performing teachers. Teachers can earn one of three levels of designation – Recognized, Exemplary, or Master. Teachers with a National Board certification may be designated as Recognized.

Districts receive an annual allotment for each eligible designated teacher they employ and may use TIA funds to incentivize effective teachers to remain in the classroom and prioritize high-needs campuses.

Speakers

Emily Estes

504 Coordinator & TIA Lead, White Settlement ISD

Emily has taught for 10 years in 2nd, 4th, and 7th Grades at Blue Haze Elementary and Brewer Middle School. She was also an administrator for 10 years at Brewer Middle School, Blue Haze Elementary, and the Rise Alternative Campus. Emily is currently the 504 Coordinator and TIA... Read More →

Karen Gonzales

Federal Programs Director, White Settlement ISD

Wednesday May 27, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Auditorium

Audience Grades 1-12

3:00pm CDT

TIA Information - MANDATORY for ALL teachers

Wednesday May 27, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT

Serving Texas Districts & Teachers: All teachers MUST attend one TIA session.
TIA is built for Texas school districts to designate and reward top-performing teachers. Teachers can earn one of three levels of designation – Recognized, Exemplary, or Master. Teachers with a National Board certification may be designated as Recognized.

Districts receive an annual allotment for each eligible designated teacher they employ and may use TIA funds to incentivize effective teachers to remain in the classroom and prioritize high-needs campuses.

Speakers

Emily Estes

504 Coordinator & TIA Lead, White Settlement ISD

Emily has taught for 10 years in 2nd, 4th, and 7th Grades at Blue Haze Elementary and Brewer Middle School. She was also an administrator for 10 years at Brewer Middle School, Blue Haze Elementary, and the Rise Alternative Campus. Emily is currently the 504 Coordinator and TIA... Read More →

Karen Gonzales

Federal Programs Director, White Settlement ISD

Wednesday May 27, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Auditorium

Audience Grades 1-12