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Upcoming Sessions
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Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
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for August and September 2017.
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Check out the Secondary Counselor Handbook of Online Listing and Resources for CCRS Information, Graduation Plan Information and MORE!
Visit our website!
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MATH
ELA/R
Social Studies
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Who's Who and What's New in the Region 12 GenEd Department
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ESC Region 12 would like to introduce Tammy Becker as the new Director of General Education Services. Tammy has been in education 25 years and served as a principal in Belton ISD before coming to ESC Region 12 three years ago. Here's a short note from Tammy:
The start of a new school year has been my favorite time of year as long as I can remember. It's a professional "new year's eve" of sorts. As educators, we've reflected on the past year, celebrated our successes, and set goals for the upcoming year. The start of a school year holds such promise, such hope, and such responsibility. I've just completed my 25th year in education, and I'm as excited to begin this year as any other.
In my new role as Director of General Education Services, I look forward to partnering with each of you as you work with your campus leaders and teams of teachers to meet the goals for your new year.
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Fall 2017 Library UnConference
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Library Unconference | Waco, Texas | Free
September 20, 2017 | 9 am - 4 pm | Session #124557
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Early Childhood Symposium
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September 21 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | ESC Region 12 | FREE
Sponsored by Junior League of Waco and
ESC Region 12
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TEA Guidance on Student Growth
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The Orange link above will take you to a guidance document from TEA that discusses expectations for student growth in T-TESS.
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The Orange link above will take you to a guidance document from TEA that discusses expectations for student growth in T-PESS.
There is NOT a waiver for the T-PESS student growth requirement in 2017-2018.
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Come and Go Instructional Materials Preview by Appointment
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TEA recently released a letter titled,
. The 2018-2109 instructional materials allotment (IMA) allocations for each district and open-enrollment charter school are now available at
this link.
ESC Region 12 provides immediate access to publisher materials through our
Instructional Materials Preview portal
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Materials are also available to be previewed in person at the Region 12 Service Center, 2101 W Loop 340, Waco, TX.
For special appointments, contact Andi McNair:
Phone: 254-297-1291
email: [email protected]
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In Case You Missed It: TEA Updates
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The following are links to correspondence from TEA regarding or impacting curriculum,
instruction and assessment.
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Texas SUCCESS
- for the 2017-18 school year, TEA is working to ensure availability of statewide licenses for formative reading assessments in grades 3-8 and support for school district efforts to effectively implement them in classrooms;
- the availability of formative reading assessment tools only applies to the 2017-2018 school year. School districts will need to plan to locally procure formative assessments for use in the 2018-2019 school year and beyond, as necessary;
- contracts related to TEA's administration of the Texas SUCCESS Program for the 2016-2017 school year will end August 31, 2017. These contracts include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Apex Learning-for statewide licensing of an online reading program for English I and
English II
- Imagine Math (formerly Think Through Math)-for statewide licensing an online math
program for grades 3-5, 6-8, and Algebra I.
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Recently Updated/Published Documents
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ELAR/SLAR
- K-8 ELA/R SLAR TEKS are scheduled for implementation in 2019-2020.
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High School ELA/R SLAR TEKS are scheduled for implementation in 2020-2021.
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Math
- The Texas Education Agency Assessment Division will NOT be reporting process standards on Mathematics STAAR® Assessment reports. However, items will require students to demonstrate processes within solving problems.
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Science
- In late April, the SBOE adopted the streamlined Science TEKS
- Effective Date: August 27, 2018
- Implementation Date: 2018-2019 school year
- The language of the streamlined Science TEKS should be available at the link provided.
- Look for Text of Adopted New 19 TAC Chapter 112, Subchapters A, B, and C
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Social Studies
The streamlining process is beginning for Social Studies. To learn more, follow the links below:
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Stay in the know with TEA email updates
To sign up for TEA updates or to access your subscriber preferences, please visit this
SITE
and enter your contact information. About 60 different topic-specific subscriptions are available.
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Master Schedule Building Workshop
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ESC Region 12 is bringing in a national presenter to provide training on how to successfully build Master Schedules. The training is not specific to any particular software but will be applicable to helping all district and charter school employees who have been tasked with performing this very important function.
Seating is limited so please register early.
February 5-6 2018 | ESC Region 12 | Session #127027
Cost: $600
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Instructional Coaching Academy
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As an instructional coach, instructional specialist, or even teacher leader, you have the task of improving teaching and learning without evaluating others. You don't have to do it alone!
Join us for a year-long journey of learning and networking through the ESC Region 12 Instructional Coaches' Academy. This academy will consist of three face-to-face meetings during which we will examine instructional coaching strategies and techniques, coaching tools, professional development planning and evidence-based teaching practices. Throughout the year, participants will engage in a book study and network with other coaches using a discussion board platform.
Session Dates: Sept. 6, Dec. 12 and Feb. 13
Cost: $325 which includes a $40 materials fee
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Innovative Teaching Academy
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The Innovative Teaching Academy is a year-long professional development experience that will encourage innovation in the classroom as educators explore how to design meaningful learning experiences for today's students.
Educators will choose their own learning paths based on what they need/want for their students. Those in
the academy will choose from 6 hour face-to-face learning experiences, as well as 3-hour virtual learning
experiences. They will be given a menu of these experiences and create their own plan. They will be asked
to complete 30 hours of learning before beginning to connect with others.
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Does your district have a guaranteed and viable curriculum?
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Robert Marzano ranks a guaranteed and viable curriculum as the first school-level factor having the most impact on student achievement. Have you provided a guaranteed and viable curriculum for your campuses, teachers and students?
To learn more,
watch a video by clicking the image below or attend an administrator awareness session for more information.
TEKS Resource System Overview/Reboot for Administrators and Teacher Leaders:
 This session will provide an overview of the TEKS Resource System. Discussions will include a brief glimpse into the TEKS Resource System's design process, a preview of the system's curriculum and assessment components, and an explanation of the interconnections between these components.
September 27 | 9:00 - 11:30 | Session #133797
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Self-paced Online HB 18 Course Available to Texas Districts
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Region 12 has created an online course for HB18. This course is for Middle School teachers who will take on the task of teaching Career and College Readiness to 7th or 8th grade students as required by HB 18.
What is HB18?
House Bill 18 requires that students be taught about the diploma, coursework options,and career pathways that are available through the new Foundation HS Program. This material is required to be taught at least once to a student in 7th or 8th grade.
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Active Learning Institute Student Engagement Network (ALISEN):
Don't miss these K-12 sessions!
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The ESC Region 12 TransformED Initiative will prepare all educators to make instructional changes necessary to meet the needs of the modern learner. Active Learning is a critical component of modern learning and focuses on increasing student cognitive engagement in the classroom. A key to successful implementation is attendance at professional development that allows for voice and choice in session selection based on current readiness to create an Active Learning environment. This PD will be delivered through the Active Learning Institute Student Engagement Network (ALISEN). ALISEN allows teachers to approach Active Learning instruction through the lenses of pedagogy, action research, technology or a combination.
Click to see the upcoming ALISEN sessions.
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Don't miss our upcoming events for Prekindergarten teachers in Region 12.
CIRCLE Progress Monitoring TOT, FREE
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Texas Kindergarten Entry Assessment TOT, FREE
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Prekindergarten Guidelines
$50 per session | FREE for PPCD teachers
October 25th
Social & Emotional Development | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Session #134896
Language and Communication |1 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
November 15
Emergent Literacy: Reading
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Emergent Literacy Writing |1 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
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Facilitated eCIRCLE: Classroom Management for Early Childhood Blended Learning Sessions,
$90 for ALL Zoom meetings | FREE for PPCD teachers
Every Tuesday, Sept. 19th - Nov. 14th, from 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. via Zoom.
You'll Learn about:
- Room Arrangement/Rules and Routines
- Managing Centers
- Handling Conflict
- Respecting Children's Individuality
- Planful, Purposeful, Playful Planning
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Grades K-2 and 3-5 Math Series
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Don't miss the grades K-2 math series with Arash Abnoussi and the grades 3-5 math series with Heather Plaisance. Pass on the fliers below to your principals and teachers. Each series will include explorations with models and manipulatives along with "make and take" tools for immediate use in the classroom.
Grades K-2 Series
Flier
- Fact Fluency and Personal Financial Literacy
Grades 3-5 Series
Flier
- Fact Fluency and Personal Financial Literacy
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Addressing Regional Hot Spots in Middle School Math
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Join your colleagues in a collaborative effort as we discuss the latest instructional strategies designed to maximize student learning. We will tackle the regional hot spots targeted specifically to your grade level in order to meet your greatest needs. You will leave the session with strategies and lessons ready for immediate implementation.
6th Grade Math Hot Spots
7th Grade Math Hot Spots
8th Grade Math Hot Spots
Math Meets Genius Hour, Grades 6-8
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Don't miss this three hour sessions presented by Luis Munoz, State Theatre Director.
Highlights of this session include:
- Rule changes for the 2017-2018 school year
- Opportunity to network with other One Act Play Directors
- Face-to-face with State Theatre Director
- Question/Answer time
October 12 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Session #130257
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Gifted and Talented Services
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Click the link below to find out about online and face-to-face professional development opportunities related to our G/T support services for the fall.
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2017-2018 Classroom Management Academy
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This 3-day Classroom Management Academy will focus on how teachers can create a safe, accessible and efficient classroom environment. Participants will discuss strategies
to develop relationships while facilitating a mutually respectful and collaborative class of actively engaged learners. Leave feeling empowered to create a positive learning environment with even the most challenging students.
Participants are required to attend all three days of the Academy. Participants will receive a copy of "The Classroom Management Book" written by Harry and Rosemary Wong.
Academy Dates:
September 27, 2017 | October 24, 2017 | February 21, 2018
Cost: $285 which includes the cost of the required book.
Enhanced Curriculum Co-op attends for $30.
Session #126219
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