Your first year(s) in the classroom are never easy, and Texas’ newest generation of educators needs unique opportunities to learn from and network with each other. That’s the idea behind our newest member program, Gen ATPE, which provides unique educational and networking opportunities for ATPE members ages 30 or younger. No additional application or membership fee is required. To receive information on Gen ATPE opportunities, just make sure your correct birthdate is on file in your member profile.

Visit atpe.org/cpe to access these webinars.

Tips for Successful Classroom Management, a webinar presented by past Texas Teacher of the Year Stephanie Stoebe

Classroom management is a critical skill area for educators and is even more important in today’s challenging education environment. In this webinar, ATPE member Stephanie Stoebe shares useful tips to help you ensure your classroom runs smoothly.

Stephanie, currently a fourth grade teacher in Round Rock ISD, is a contributor to The Classroom Management Book by Dr. Harry K. Wong and Classroom Assessment: Principles and Practice for Effective Standards-Based Instruction by James H. McMillan. Her professional recognitions include the 2017 HEB Rising Star Nomination; 2017 Round Rock ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year; 2014 ATPE Educator of the Year; the 2013, 2014, and 2015 Veterans of Foreign Wars Teacher of the Year; the 2012 Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year; and the 2012 Angelo State University Distinguished Scholar Award. Stephanie also represents the members of Region 13 ATPE on the ATPE Board of Directors.

How to Engage Families in Their Children's Education

How do you get families involved? Veteran educators Karen Hames and Shelly Couch will share lessons learned from their careers and explain what really works—and what really doesn’t. Plus, they’ll cover what parental/family involvement looks like post-pandemic, as well as what to do if you don’t feel like your administrators are supportive. By the end of the webinar, you’ll have some time-tested techniques to try this year.

Choosing and Using Diverse Literature

In this webinar, discover sources to find new literature for your classroom library. There are many beautiful books that can add a new lens for learning. Literature should serve not only as a mirror for students to see the reflection of their lives but also as a window for them to see worlds outside of themselves. See how adding new and diverse books can even impact growth in reading skills.

Classroom Inclusion: Making Students Feel Welcome

Making students feel welcome and a part of your classroom starts with being intentional. The committed effective educator is culturally aware of the diverse learners served in his/her school. Helping students feel welcome is a process steeped in empathy, courage, and decisiveness.