"Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe."
Abraham Lincoln
This time of year energizes me! Making plans for the new year is exciting. It provides us with the opportunity to reflect on what has gone well and where more wor
k is needed. It's in that gap that I find the greatest amount of hope. Hope and Promise that our team is the right one at the right time to move the performance needle. With that said, planning in isolation can be overwhelming. As you make plans for next year, we'd love to be included. Sure, we'd like nothing more than to have the opportunity to work with your teachers, but it's more than that. Our team craves the opportunity to collaborate with you! Your dreams, hopes, and ideas energize us as much as they do you. We are confident that together, we can achieve so much.
Within our Region, there is so much good. Innovation. Intervention. Instruction. Tell us your story so that we can tell others. Together, we can change the conversation.
We are excited about our spring and even more excited about summer. Check out the Summer Brochure and be choosy! Of course, we encourage you to look for sessions that help fill the gap, but we'd also encourage you to find ones that speak to your strengths.
See You Soon.
Tammy Becker
Director
General Education Services
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Next Curriculum Council Meeting is on March 21, 2018
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Our next Curriculum Council Meeting is March 21st. Don't miss the latest news and information from the TEA and from across our ESC Region 12 departments.
Killeen ISD District Leaders will be sharing their strategic planning process with us, and Andi McNair will speak about modern shifts in education. Also included will be updates from the different departments and content areas of Region 12. Don't miss out on the updates and collaborative learning. We hope to see you Wednesday, March 21st!
Curriculum Council Dates and Session Numbers:
TEKS Resource System Dates and Session Numbers:
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General Education 2018 Summer Brochure
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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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Start Smart Texas
 Check out Start Smart Texas, a parent-focused initiative designed to work with families, community leaders and schools to promote the role of parents in making any time a learning time.
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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
- In 2015, the TEA published Supporting Information Documents for each grade level in math shortly after the math TEKS were implemented. These documents offer additional information regarding the standards as drawn from the Side-by-Side TEKS Comparison documents, frequently asked questions, and teachers. The documents, first posted in 2015, have been updated multiple times since they were posted. Please make sure your teachers are checking the website for the most recent document and changes.
- The Supporting Information Documents can be found on the Texas Gateway.
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Science
- 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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Save the Dates for our Lead4ward Series!
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Mark your calendar for our Lead4ward learning series for instructional leaders. Don't miss these dynamic sessions that will help you and your campus team approach 2017-2018 with data, ideas, and strategies for improving student achievement. This series is designed for campus leadership teams to attend and implement at the campus level.
Data: Analysis to Action
*Planning Instruction
*Intentional Intervention
*Rockin' Review
*Fall sessions will be open for registration at the end of March.
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Distinguished Speaker, Steve Barkley, at ESC Region 12
RESCHEDULED for April 23
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For the past 35 years, Steve has served as an educational consultant to school districts, teacher organizations, state departments of education, and colleges and universities nationally and internationally, facilitating the changes necessary for them to reach students and successfully prepare them for the 21st century. A prolific published author, his weekly blog,
Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud, has evolved into a go-to resource for teachers and administrators all over the world.
Steve Barkley will share about building and supporting growth and learning through PLCs across your district. Don't miss this great opportunity, close to home, at ESC Region 12.
April 23 | 9 AM - 4 PM | Session #124630
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Full implementation of Student Growth is required in 2018-2019.
Are you R
eady?
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Every teacher being appraised under T-TESS must show evidence of student growth in 2018-2019.
Student growth measures how much a student progresses academically during his or her time with a particular teacher. Many districts are piloting student growth this year, but it is a required component of T-TESS beginning next year.
The Texas Education Agency has developed a training for
Student Learning Objectives, one way to measure student growth. Student Learning Objectives can also be a precursor to portfolios and district pre- and post-tests by helping teachers narrow their focus on the skills to target and monitor for student growth.
Teachers will then set growth targets, and monitor students' progress throughout the course to ensure that the instructional plans for students are effectively moving them toward their targeted skill level, making adjustments to pedagogy when necessary.
The Student Learning Objectives training has all the forms, tools, training resources, and rubrics that you will need to get started on your campuses. Plan now to train your principals, administrators, and teachers this spring and/or summer.
Administrator and Teacher Leader Training Sessions:
Spring Sessions:
March 27 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | Session #145153
Summer Sessions:
June 22 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | Session #144949
July 27 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | Session #144950 |
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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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Innovative Teaching Academy
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The Innovative Teaching Academy (ITA) 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. Participants do not need to be members of the ITA Academy to attend the sessions below.
2018 Spring Session - Click the session number to learn more or to register.
Engaging and Empowering Gen Z, Online
Maximizing Learning and Achievement with Digital Portfolios - Online
Making Media Meaningful
Genius Hour 101
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Active Learning Institute Student Engagement Network (Alisen)
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Active Learning Institute Student Engagement Network
(ALISEN) provides professional development to support
successful instruction in active learning environments.
All ALISEN sessions
will be held at our Learning Experience Laboratories (LEx Lab) location at the BRIC.
Sessions:
Engaging Learners: Affective Academic Discourse (3 Hour)
Engaging Learners: Lets Talk Data- Where Are You on the Active learning Spectrum (3 Hour)
Engaging Learners: Balanced Assessment and Backwards Design Part 1 (6 hour)
Engaging Learners: Balanced Assessment and Backwards Design Part 2 (6 Hour)
Profiling Engaged Learning - Using Data for Changing Instruction and Achievement (7 hour)
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TEKS Resource System Training for Administrators or Teachers
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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
July 20 | 9:00 am - 11:30 am |
Customizing Your District YAG and/or IFD
TEKS Resource System 101: Foundation Training for Teachers
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General Education Session Spotlights
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transformED Conferences: Sparking a Passion for Modern Learning
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Don't miss the opportunity to to experience modern learning approaches at our transformEd Conference this summer. Presenters are classroom teachers and specialists from across Region 12. The TransformED conference is intended to encourage educators to get inspired, get informed, get connected, and take action by shining a light on modern learning practices. Throughout the conference, educators will engage in meaningful experiences while exploring ways to engage today's learners. Join us for this innovative conference as we collaborate to find new ways to transform your classroom. Register today!
Prekindergarten
Elementary
Secondary
Click the link below to learn more, register, submit a proposal to present, or learn about discount pricing!
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Box Cars and One-Eyed Jacks: Math Games for the Classroom
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Box Cars and One-Eyed Jacks is back by popular demand. These engaging sessions will support teachers in providing fun and empowering games that will promote mathematical thinking, curiosity, fluency, and
standard expectations.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the dynamic duo behind Box Cars and One-Eyed Jacks, Jane and John Felling. They will share templates, implementation strategies, classroom management strategies and more. They are both informed by years of experience as educators and presenters. Don't miss this great opportunity!
PK-K
May 9 | 9 am - 4 pm | Session #148275
1st-2nd Grades
May 9 | 9 am - 4 pm |
Session #148277
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Click the image above
to visit our website.
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During this mini-conference, participants will have the opportunity to attend targeted sessions with representatives from Britannica, Gale, ProQuest SIRS Discoverer, EBSCO eBooks, and TeachingBooks.net to see firsthand how these resources can be used in the classroom. Opportunities to share best practices with other users and team up to start planning your implementation will be offered. Learn how you can use these tools to transform academics on your campus!
June 25 | 9 am - 4 pm | Session #143134
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Economics Professional Development and Unit Resources
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Learn from University professors and researchers to gain curriculum units and strategies to bring economics and personal finance lesson plans alive in your classroom. Head back to your classroom better equipped with activities and lesson plans aligned to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Don't miss these great sessions and resources written specifically for Texas teachers!
Economics activities and resources aligned to your TEKS:
June 11 | 9 am - 4 pm | Session #148733
Unit Topics:
- Trade
- Development Economics: Why are some countries richer than others?
- Are Sweatshops Good or Bad? (Opportunity Cost)
- Culture and Trade
August 1 | 9 am - 4 pm | Session #148734
Unit Topics:
- Paradox of Progress
- Taxation and Public Finance
- Morality of Markets
- Labor Market Economics
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STEM in Action Student Summer Camps, Ages 10-15
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Join the fun as we investigate and gather data to make sense of our world. During each 5-day camp, teams of learners (ages 10-15) will collaborate in the selection of a topic of study, develop a testable question, collect and interpret relavant data, and produce results /conclusions for presentation to the community. Learners will also interact with university and industry scientists/engineers as well as community members to experience "jobs" related to STEM. Lunch is provided each day of the camp.
Microgravity
Aquatic Science
Mocrogravity
July 30 - Aug. 3 | 9 am - 1 pm | Session #148545 | $300
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Making Sense of Science Instruction: Systems and Waves, Grades 5-12
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Systems and Waves
Guest Scientist: Dr. Jeff Back
Day 1: Systems Thinking
What is a system? What is a system model? Why do they matter? Which system do we interact with every day? Join the session and gain deeper understanding of system thinking. This event will be broken into two-days with separate topics
April 13 | 9 am - 4 pm | Session #143407 | Cost: $90
Day 2: Application: Waves
What is a wave? What is a wave scientifically? Is there a difference? Forging a more in-depth connection to systems, this session focuses on properties of water, earth's water, interactions involving water in both earth science and chemistry, and how the particle nature of water is modeled.
April 14 | 9 am - 4 pm | Session #143410 | Cost: $90
June 18-19
August 9-10
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Don't miss getting yout G/T Basic 30 Hours or your 6 hour update at ESC Region 12 this summer. The theme of our G/T Conference for Summer 2018 is Portraits of Success.
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G/T Basic 30 Hour Courses:
G/T Basic III - Curriculum & Instructon for G/T Students:
Diļ¬erentatng the Curriculum
June 27, 2018 |
Session #143400
July 18, 2018 |
Session #143399
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LOTE Sessions in partnership with Texas Foreign Language Association
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Presenter Information: Nella Spurlin earned a BA in German at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa and an MA in Political Science from Baylor. She taught at Lockhart and Temple High Schools. She has been a frequent presenter at TFLA and SWCOLT conferences, and has served on the Boards of TFLA and AATG.
Unit Design for Language Proficiency
in the LOTE Classroom
This workshop will help participants...
- choose unit themes
- write an essential question
- use backward design
- identify learning targets
- use the new ACTFL can-do statements
- use proficiency methodology to plan a unit
- build activities for the three communication modes into a unit
Participants will also have time to work in groups and develop their own units.
March 23, 2018 | 9 am - 4 pm | Session #146151
Cost: $50 (Participants must be TFLA members; see www.tfla.info for membership information.)
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