Civics Training Program
Preparing Students for Civic Engagement
What Is Civics Training Program?
Civics Training Program support educators in delivering high-quality civics instruction aligned to Texas standards.
Established by Senate Bill 3, each campus must have at least one teacher and one administrator complete civics training.
Why It Matters?
- Strengthens civics instruction and civil discourse
- Builds student understanding of government and democracy
- Supports compliant, high-quality social studies instruction
Program Content
Key learning areas include:
- Social Studies TEKS aligned to civic knowledge
- Discussion of current events
- Government and democratic simulations
- Media literacy and evaluating sources
- Strategies for integrating civics across subjects
Structure
- 2-day, in person training (~12 hours)
- Interactive learning with classroom application
- Begins with elementary campuses in Spring 2027
FBISD Support
As an authorized provider, FBISD offers:
- Coaching and technical support
- Data-informed guidance
- Structured cohort and timelines
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