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Content Co-Op Overview

Amie Chase, Content Program Manager (361) 561-8664 • [email protected] 

 

The Science Department has transitioned to the Content Co-Op for the 2026-2027 school year, providing services that build teacher, campus, and district capacity to teach the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). This targeted support provides specialized assistance for districts implementing or refining High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM), adopted curriculum programs, and broader content-area instructional needs. Designed for districts not receiving LASO-LIFT support, this series focuses on bridging the gap between curriculum adoption and effective, rigorous classroom implementation. Participants will strengthen instructional coherence across science and other core content areas.

Services

  • Targeted support for districts implementing or refining High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM).

  • Approaches for integrating supplemental district resources while maintaining instructional coherence and rigor.

  • Support for teachers in internalizing and adapting high-quality materials and adopted curriculum to meet student needs.

  • Assistance managing scope and sequence while maintaining instructional integrity and responsiveness.

  • Access to subject-specific workshops for every STAAR-tested subject, including Grade 5 Science, Middle School Science, and Biology EOC.

  • Educational consulting services to partner with stakeholders and analyze data to determine a focus for services.

Technical Assistance

  • Customizable campus visits tailored to district needs.

  • Instructional modeling and co-teaching in the classroom.

  • On-site campus visits for HQIM support.

  • Observation and feedback cycles to support curriculum implementation.

  • Guidance on high-leverage TEKS strategies to prepare students for STAAR.

  • Collaboration with stakeholders to create a plan with action steps and support.

  • Unlimited email and phone support for technical assistance. 

Sample Professional Development Opportunities

  • Internalization vs. Planning: Deep dives into lesson preparation for HQIM.
  • Pacing & Fidelity: Managing curriculum timelines effectively.
  • STAAR Studded Science: Targeted workshops for Elementary Science (Grade 5), Middle School Science (6-8), and Biology EOC.
  • Student Discourse & "Enough Thinking": Building thinking classrooms and cognitive engagement strategies.
  • Customized Professional Development: Teacher workshops tailored to a focus determined by student data analysis.
  • Late-Season Alignment: Final STAAR-readiness sessions in April.
  • Instructional Planning: Utilizing TEKS Resource System and other curriculum resources.