Civics Training Program (CTP)
The Region 20 Civics Training Program (CTP) helps Texas educators meet state civics requirements by providing TEA‑approved professional learning that strengthens civics instruction, supports civil discourse, and equips campuses to develop informed, engaged students.
Key Program Information
- Requirement: Elementary campuses must send one K-5th grade teacher and the campus principal beginning Summer 2026
- Format: Two‑day, in‑person training
- Hours: 12 CPE hours
- Focus Areas: Founding documents, civil discourse, media literacy, and democratic simulations
- Structure: Interactive sessions with embedded assessments
- Completion: Certificate provided
- Stipend: Teachers may be eligible for a $600 stipend if training occurs outside contract hours
Upcoming Civics Training Sessions
Explore the scheduled Civics Training Program sessions below. Each listing includes the date, time, and session details needed for registration in Connect20.
Explore the scheduled Civics Training Program sessions below. Each listing includes the date, time, and session details needed for registration in Connect20.
July 2026
Texas Civics Training Program
Date: Monday and Tuesday, July 06 and 07, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Session ID: 112299
Fee: $0
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Session ID: 112299
Fee: $0
Texas Civics Training Program
Date: Wednesday and Thursday, July 08 and 09, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Session ID: 119014
Fee: $0
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Session ID: 119014
Fee: $0
Texas Civics Training Program
Date: Monday and Tuesday, July 13 and 14, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Session ID: 119574
Fee: $0
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Session ID: 119574
Fee: $0
Texas Civics Training Program
Date: Thursday and Friday, July 23 and 24, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Session ID: 119575
Fee: $0
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Session ID: 119575
Fee: $0
Texas Civics Training Program
Date: Monday and Tuesday, July 27 and 28, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Session ID: 112300
Fee: $0
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Session ID: 112300
Fee: $0
Texas Civics Training Program
Date: Wednesday and Thursday, July 29 and 30, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Session ID: 119016
Fee: $0
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Session ID: 119016
Fee: $0
Download the Texas Civics Training Program Flyer
Access a printable flyer with all available Texas Civics Training Program sessions.
