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Civics Training Program (CTP)

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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 teacher and the campus principal or instructional leader 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: Participants 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.
 
May 2026
Texas Civics Training Program - Eagle Pass Cluster
Date: Wednesday and Thursday, May 27 and 28, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Session ID: 119679
Fee: $0
 
June 2026
Texas Civics Training Program - Uvalde Cluster
Date: Monday and Tuesday, June 15 and 16, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Session ID: 119678
Fee: $0
Texas Civics Training Program - Pearsall Cluster
Date: Tuesday and Wednesday, June 16 and 17, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Session ID: 119862
Fee: $0
Texas Civics Training Program - Seguin Cluster
Date: Monday and Tuesday, June 22 and 23, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Session ID: 119680
Fee: $0
Texas Civics Training Program
Date: Wednesday and Thursday, June 24 and 25, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Session ID: 116142
Fee: $0
Texas Civics Training Program
Date: Monday and Tuesday, June 29 and 30, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Session ID: 116212
Fee: $0
 
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
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
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
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
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
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
 
Download the Texas Civics Training Program Flyer
Access a printable flyer with all available Texas Civics Training Program sessions.