 In Carr, Herman, and Harris's book
Creating Dynamic Schools Through Mentoring, Coaching, and Collaboration,
the authors assert that mentoring, coaching, and collaboration are shared processes, a shared journey of commitment to effective practice and improved learning for all students.
In a learning community, adults and children alike are learners as they experiment, give and receive feedback, and use and offer support. When these interactions are embedded in the school culture, a new synergy evolves and a shift occurs-a shift to the forward momentum of collaborative school renewal.
As leaders, you spend a great deal of time making sure that these conditions exist for everyone. For everyone, except many times, yourself. It is our desire through
Instructional Leadership Symposium, formerly known as Curriculum Council, to serve that purpose for you.
While there is still much work to be done this year, we are excited and looking forward to the new year. We hope you'll join us as we work together to build our Professional Learning Networks and enjoy collaboration and networking across the Region.
See You Soon.
Tammy Becker
Director
General Education Services
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Save the dates for 2018-2109 Instructional Leadership Symposium, formerly know as Curriculum Council. |
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Curriculum Council will now be known as Instructional Leadership Symposium. This new name and format will bring together curriculum leaders and district/campus administrators for a single meeting that provides updates, breakouts, opportunities for team and collobarative conversations, and brunch. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and grow your team with the latest news and best practices within Region 12 and across the state. The TEKS Resource System updates will now be a breakout session within Instructional Leadership Symposium.
Instructional Leadership Symposium Dates and Session Numbers:
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Did you know you can search our on-line catalog by T-TESS dimension?
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Did you know that you can filter sessions in our online catalog based on T-TESS or T-PESS dimensions? If you are a teacher or administrator this feature can help you target sessions for yourself or your teachers. Click the image above to access the video that will walk your through the steps to use the T-TESS or T-PESS filter in our online catalog of sessions.
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Blended Learning? What's that? |
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Blended learning is an education program that blends online and face to face learning opportunities. The learner has choice and some control over time, path, pace and place. As we shift to more student centered learning, blended learning opportunites give students more voice and choice.
As a result, our sessions here at Region 12 are reflecting this transition as well. We're excited about the opportunity to extend our sessions into the classroom as teachers try out strategies and methods then meet back through online webinars, PLCs, or zoom meetings to reflect and share both successes and challenges. Join us as we learn together!
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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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New Vertical Alignment documents can be found at this LINK.
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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
Legislative Bills of Interest:
- HB 297 - Law Enforcement Appreciation Day - January 9 is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day which may be observed in public schools and other places.
- SB 30 - Relating to inclusion of instruction regarding interaction with peace officers in the required curriculum for certain public school students and in driver education courses and to civilian interaction training for peace officers.
- SB 1901 - Relating to Texas Military Heroes Day in public schools.
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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 Instructional Leader 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 for ALL T-TESS evaluated teachers.
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:
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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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: 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!
Comments from last year's participants.
- I already have plans to use the games taught in my math stations. I've told our principal that if this training comes back, the rest of our team absolutely needs to attend! It was awesome!
- I purchased a few of her game materials to implement in my classroom. I also talked to fellow colleagues about her workshop and encouraged them to go!
- I will be using the dice and cards to introduce numbers in a fun way.
- I will be using the shakers to help my students with number fluency. I am really excited to incorporate the activities for my kindergarten student.
- We added several of the activities to our math centers.
- Box Cars' staff are the most knowledgeable people I have met when it comes to teaching number sense and math fact fluency and automaticity. I wish all teachers could attend their workshops and learn how to motivate and teach students through engaging math games. Julie Knudson is a phenomenal teacher and I hope ESC12 brings her back every year!
- Loved this workshop. Packed full of useful activities for Kinder!
- Thank you for sharing ways to implement these games without having to purchase all the materials. Lots of Dollar Store ideas!!
- The Roll 10's game was one of my favorites.
- Will use all of the activities in my classroom as centers and direct instruction.
REGISTER TODAY!
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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