May 21, 2019
8 Tips to Motivate Students to Read
Looking for ways to improve student literacy? Here are 8 quick tips to get kids excited about reading from Donalyn Miller.

Dive into strategies for improving literacy in Donalyn's Master Class at TEPSA Summer Conference!

We'll be sharing more great ideas on TEPSA's new Instagram account! Follow us on social media to stay connected.
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Exercise Kids' Minds During the Summer

Share this handout with parents to keep students learning during the summer months. Created by the National Association of Elementary School Principals.

TEPSA Fast 15

Ideas for school theme, staff development, morale boosters, and much more to help you start planning for a great fall! Presented by Port Neches-Groves ISD's Julie Gauthier.
Articles of Interest

House votes down bill aimed at taxpayer-funded lobbying (Austin American-Statesman): Your voices were heard! On a vote of 58 ayes and 85 nayes, SB 29 (anti-lobby bill) failed to pass. TEPSA will be back during the next legislative session to keep representing you and your students!

Preventive Law - Measles! (Eichelbaum, Wardell LLC): As Texas experiences its biggest measles outbreak in years, it's important to remember the reporting requirements around communicable diseases.
TEA Updates

Health Education and Physical Education TEKS Survey
TEA is surveying educators regarding the current health education and physical education TEKS as part of the State Board of Education review and revision process. Survey results will inform work group recommendations on TEKS revisions.

There are two subject-area webpages for review and revision:

After reviewing the webpages, take the surveys:

Public Comment Period Open on Commissioner's Rules Concerning Passing Standards for Educator Certification Examinations
Public comments being accepted through June 17 on a proposed amendment to Commissioner's Rules that specifies the satisfactory scores for the new Principal as Instructional Leader exam and the new Performance Assessment for School Leaders as well as update the passing standards for several other exams. Submit public comments.
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TEPSA Summer Conference
“I love Summer Conference—fantastic learning, amazing administrators. This conference never disappoints! I walk away with a renewed mindset and a plan.” ~Denise Neeb, Lubbock ISD

TEPSA Summer Conference Features:
  • Master Class (additional fee) - Dive deep with top educational leaders, and find solutions to your pressing problems.
  • Rookies & Cookies - New to your position? Enjoy a cookie, visit with veteran principals, and meet some new friends.
  • #fitleaders - Healthy principals are better school leaders. All fitness levels welcome as we run and reflect or walk and talk.
  • Connected Principals Breakfast (additional fee) - Connect with rock star Texas principals and leave with new ideas for your school.
  • Awards Reception - Celebrate with your peers and recognize excellence in school leadership.
  • Books & Bordeaux - Learn how book talks can improve student literacy on your campus (and enjoy a glass of wine too)!

Principals coming together to collaborate and find solutions to pressing problems is the highlight of TEPSA Summer Conference and one of the reasons #WeLeadTX.
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