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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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Shown above are the members of our ESC Region 12 English Language Arts and Reading Team. Team members from left to right are as follows: Lindsay Barker, Tracy Harper, Larissa Mezynski, Christa Miller, Rachel Page and Lisa Plemons. We are so excited about the wealth of knowledge they bring to our department. They have created some great learning opportunities for the fall and spring that we encourage you to attend!
 Don't miss the new ELA/R Webinar Series that will make learning more financially and geographically accessible to ALL our Region 12 teachers! All webinars and sessions are free to Enhanced Curriculum Co-op Members. Click the link below to check out all the webinar and session options for 2017-2018!
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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
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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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Science
- NEW Calculator Policy - "Districts must ensure that students have access to a calculator with four-function, scientific, or graphing capability when taking the STAAR grade 8 science or biology assessments. There should be at least one calculator for every five students taking the assessments (both paper and online versions). Districts may satisfy this requirement by providing students with either of the following two types of calculating devices-a handheld calculator or a calculator application." For more information,see the STAAR CALCULATOR POLICY document.
- Effective Date for streamlined Science TEKS: 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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The Texas Lesson Study Initiative is under way in Region 12!
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Congratulations to the three campuses and four groups of teachers and principals who have committed to "developing the eyes to see children" and working to publish a lesson to the
texasgateway.org website. These educators are using current research to develop a deep lesson around a standard that has been proven to be difficult for students, utilizing campus, district, and state data. For more information about the Texas Lesson Study Initiative, please
click here or contact the Region 12 facilitator, Jennifer Maine
[email protected].
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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.
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Student Learning Objectives Trainings at ESC Region 12
- Administrator/Teacher Leader Training Session (Full Day, Last FREE session before grant funds expire.)
- Teacher Orientation Training Session (Half Day, Last FREE session before grant funds expire.)
Questions?
Contact ESC Region 12:
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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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College Preparatory Courses &
College and Career Readiness
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The ESC Region 12 Math and ELA/R Departments are here to support your district. As you prepare for Domain 1 in the new Accountability system, come learn more about College Preparatory Courses and College & Career Readiness. We invite you to register for the sessions below, all taking place here at ESC Region 12 in Waco, that best meet your needs.
Preparing for Implementation: HB 5 College Preparatory ELAR and Math Course
October 11 | 9am - 4pm |
Session #137738
Continuing Implementation: HB 5 College Preparatory ELAR and Math Course
October 25 | 9am - 4pm |
Session #137740
Continuing Implementation: HB 5 College Preparatory ELAR and Math Course
November 29 | 9am - 4pm |
Session #137741
Preparing for the TSI: Implications in the Math Classroom (BLENDED LEARNING Opportunity)
November 1 | 9am - 12pm | ESC Region 12
November 30 | 4:15-5:15 - online webinar
Contact:
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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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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.
2017 Fall Learning Experiences:
- Oct. 5 Engaging and Empowering Gen Z - 137636
- Oct. 12 Getting Started with G Suite - 137637
- Oct. 17 Student Choice and Voice - 137638
- Oct. 19 Global Learning Experiences - 137639
- Oct. 24 Designing Meaningful Learning Experiences - 126510
- Oct. 30 Gamify: Level 1 - 137657
- Nov. 2 Blended Learning - 137641
- Nov. 7 Making Media Meaningful - 137651
- Nov. 7 PBL 3.0 - Passion Based Learning - 126514
- Nov. 16 Coding Across the Curriculum - 137648
- Dec. 4 4 C's + 1 R- Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Reflection - 137652
- Dec. 5 Meaningful Makerspaces - 137662
- Dec. 05 Increasing Motivation Using Badges - 137649
- Dec. 11 Digital Citizenship For Digital Natives - 137680
- Dec. 14 Creating YOUR PLN - 137681
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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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Prekindergarten & Kindergarten Events
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Don't miss our upcoming events for Prekindergarten & Kindergarten teachers in Region 12. If you have any questions, please contact our PK-K ELA/R Specialist
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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General Education Session Spotlights
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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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2017-2018 Social Studies Sessions
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Don't miss the new social studies sessions offered for 2017-2018. Click the "Learn More" button below to access the flier with sessions titles, dates and prices. All sessions are free to Enhanced Curriculum Co-op Members.
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Flexible Professional Learning through Blended Math Sessions |
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Don't miss the following trainings that provide professional development through both face to face and online learning opportunities. Learn new content and strategies, implement in your classroom, then share experiences through online meetings that allow you to collaborate with other grade band teachers regarding both successes and challenges of implementation! Don't miss these new, modern, collaborative learning experiences.
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Grades K-2 Series - Math Models, Manipulatives, and Make & Takes
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Earn up to 7 hours of credit for the following:
- Face-to-Face learning and sharing: 4 Hours Credit
- Evidence of Classroom Implementation of Strategies: 1 Hour Credit
- Collaborative Blogging Community: 1 Hour Credit
- Virtual Zoom Meeting: 1 Hour EXTRA Credit
Fact Fluency and Personal Financial Literacy
September 25 | 9 am - 2 pm | Session #126567
Geometry
November 29 | 9 am - 2 pm | Session #126569
Algebraic Reasoning
January 16 | 9 am - 2 pm | Session #126568
Measurement
February 20 | 9 am - 2 pm | Session #126570
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Grades 3-5 Series - Math Models, Manipulatives, and Make & Takes
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Earn up to 7 hours of credit for the following:
- Face-to-Face learning and sharing: 4 Hours Credit
- Evidence of Classroom Implementation of Strategies: 1 Hour Credit
- Collaborative Blogging Community: 1 Hour Credit
- Virtual Zoom Meeting: 1 Hour EXTRA Credit
Fact Fluency and Personal Financial Literacy
October 4 | 9 am - 2 pm | Session #126566
Geometry
December 5 | 9 am - 2 pm | Session #126572
Algebraic Reasoning
January 25 | 9 am - 2 pm | Session #126613
Measurement
February 12 | 9 am - 2 pm | Session #126615 |
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Addressing Regional Hot Spots in Middle School Math (Blended Learning)
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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.
Up to 6 hours of CPE credit will be given for the following:
- Face-to-Face learning and sharing at ESC Region 12: 3 hours credit
- Onsite classroom implementation of strategies + blogging evidence/artifacts: 2 hours credit
- Participation in a one hour webinar addressing challenges and successes of implementation: 1 hour credit
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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Understand the Math You Teach: Fractions
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This TEKS-based session on fractions is for the educator who is ready to improve learning outcomes by deepening personal knowledge and instructional know-how. Participants will experience various models, operations, and real-world applications which will prepare them for meaningful, engaging work in the classroom!
Nov. 2 | 9 am - 4 pm | Session #137462 | $90
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High School Math Sessions
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Don't miss the following sessions for high school math teachers for 2017-2018.
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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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