Summer Professional Learning

Mark your calendar’s for RFISD’s Summer Learning by the Beach, happening May 29-30 in Rockport, Texas! Join us at the Rockport Center for the Arts, located in the heart of the Rockport Cultural Arts District, for two days of engaging professional development and the opportunity to earn your summer learning hours.

This year’s theme, “Focusing on the Student Experience,” highlights the importance of creating meaningful and impactful learning opportunities for students. At RFISD, we believe that when adults learn, students learn. Our event features keynote speakers and breakout sessions from leaders who are making waves in the classroom. Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and grow with fellow professionals.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Stephen Mackey

Stephen Mackey, is a character and leadership development coach, keynote speaker, and Wall Street Journal Best Selling author.

In January 2017, Mackey asked the question: “What would it take to help one million athletes and coaches connect the dots between sports and life?” The answer to that question became 2Words Character Development.

Built on the Six Pillars - Tough People Win, Integrity Over Everything, Growth Follows Belief, Excellence Everywhere, Relentless Effort, and Service Before Self - 2Words has become one of the top leadership and character curriculums in the country.

Mackey serves as the character and leadership development coach of numerous organizations, including the Texas High School Coaches Association, the Texas High School Athletic Directors Association, and 8X NBA All-Star, Damian Lillard’s initiative Formula Zero.

Dr. Layne Pethick

Dr. Layne Pethick, Ph.D., is an internationally recognized expert on education, autism spectrum disorder, mental health in learning and schools.

By day, he’s a Neuro-Cognitive and Neuro-Behavioral Coach and a Behavior and Autism Spectrum Disorders Master Consultant for the great state of Texas. By night, he’s probably reading something nerdy about how screen time messes with your head, chasing his next big idea, or playing hockey (because we all need a good outlet for stress)!

Pethick has been a fan favorite at SLBTB and will be back for his third year.

TNTP

The New Teacher Project is catalyzing a movement to redesign America’s public education system so that it meets the expectations of tomorrow—for young people, families, communities, and the nation.

We are educators, researchers, and innovators who know that a strong academic foundation is essential for improving children’s life outcomes.

We work across sectors to ensure young people have opportunities to access the factors of mobility that will help them thrive in an increasingly dynamic world.