Think Big Learning Level UP ~ Middle School Science STAAR Review
Are you looking for engaging ways to boost student success on the Middle School Science STAAR? Think Big’s Level Up provides the training and resources to do just that! These high energy opportunities offer participants easy-to-implement activities that will empower students to master challenging science content and thinking skills for STAAR.
During these trainings, teachers will engage in all new learner-centered review strategies and activities aimed at improving student achievement and maximizing retention. These days are full of engaging, hands-on, easily implemented activities to review content. Participants will also leave these sessions with strategies to help with new item types, like SCR and cluster items, to foster success on Science STAAR.
•TEKS Included: ALL readiness TEKS plus select supporting standards
•After attending, participants will receive a digital download of all activities.
Special instructions
Please bring a charged device.
Presenter(s)
Tobi McMillan, Marianne Dobrovolny, and Shana Hrbacek
Accomodations
Please notify the ESC Contact listed below if you have a specific accommodation request.
ESC contact
Shana Hrbacek
ESC contact email
shrbacek@esc14.net
Location
Room(s)
Nolan (North)
Date(s)
February 18, 2026
Time
8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Registration deadline
February 15, 2026 8:30 AM
Registering with purchase orders
If registering with a purchase order, you must first submit your purchase order to Region 14 at: pitstopadmin@esc14.net.
A confirmation email will be sent once the purchase order is processed (generally within 4 business hours), and you will be able to complete your registration.
An invoice will be issued after the session is completed.
Cancellation deadline
You may cancel this registration anytime before the end of business on February 13, 2026.
No refunds will be given after this date.
Fees
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CPE Credit
6.0Counts for Gifted/Talented Update Credit
Subject(s)
Gifted/Talented, Science
Grade(s)
6, 7, 8
Audience(s)
Teachers, Curriculum Staff, Principals, Secondary Teachers
Objective(s)
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4
Note
Please make other arrangements for non-participants - including children.