Weekly Newsletter: September 8, 2023

In partnership with Region 10 Education Service Center, Safe and Sound Schools brings to you the Dallas School Safety Summit. This in-person summit brings together local leaders and national experts for two days of keynotes, breakout sessions, and expert panels focused on Safe and Sound Schools’ Comprehensive School Safety.

Important Session Information:

 The Dallas School Safety Summit objectives are:

•   Mental and Behavioral health
•   Physical Safety and Security
•   Culture, Climate, and Community
•   Leadership, Law, and Policy
•   Operations and Emergency Management   
•   Health and Wellness   

Learn about current safety and security challenges facing our schools, network with industry peers, and return to your school community with actionable recommendations and strategies you can implement to address safe and supportive learning environments. 

Click here to register for the Dallas Schools Safety Summit - Safe & Sound Schools Conference



The TCOLE #4064 training in Richardson, Texas will assist SBLE officers and school districts with compliance with legislative mandates requiring districts employing a peace/resource officer to create a policy requiring officers to complete education and training.

This training will be 20 hours divided into two 10-hour days. We have updated the training materials to ensure that participants receive the most current information available. Topics will include:

• Child and Adolescent Development and Psychology
• Mental Health Crisis Intervention and Cultural Competency
• De-escalation Techniques and Techniques for Limiting the Use of Force, Including the Use of Physical, Mechanical, and Chemical Restraints
• Mental and Behavioral Health Needs of Children with Disabilities or Special Needs
• Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, Conflict Resolution Techniques, and Restorative Justice Techniques

This training is open to school-based law enforcement officers, public ISDs, open-enrollment charter schools, junior colleges, and state agencies that support schools. Due to limited seating, vendors and contractors are not permitted to register or attend the training.

Click here to register for this SBLE training



Vital Information for Principals sessions are opportunities for PK-12 principals to collaborate with our Region 10 staff on recent curriculum and administrator updates. Each session will share valuable information designed to enrich the professional learning community for all principals. All sessions will be conducted virtually. Registration is open, and we are ready for you to come and collaborate with us!

Click here to register for the September Vital Information for Principals training



Hamish Brewer is a powerful and positive disruptor who transcends the status quo and typical norms in leadership and education. He is a globally recognized advocate who built his reputation on results and performance, becoming affectionately known as the Relentless, Tattooed Skateboarding Leader. Join us as Hamish guides educational leaders to "Be Relentless" in partnering with teachers and students in the quest for individual and school wide success. He will utilize his high-octane delivery style share strategies that positively impact school turnaround and school improvement. Hamish is a specialist in working with some of the most at-risk students in the United States.

Click here to register for Hamish Brewer session



We are excited to announce the inaugural year of Experiencing EdTech! Designed for Directors, Facilitators, Digital Learning Specialists, and more, this event delves into all aspects of educational technology. Attendance for our inaugural year is completely free!

Learn about evaluating EdTech vendors, maximizing return on investment, and exploring innovative strategies for implementing technology in your district. Our goal is to provide you with practical insights and actionable takeaways that will empower you to make informed decisions and drive positive change.

Click here to register and to learn more information about the Experiencing EdTech

Are you a current principal? Help enhance the role of the principal by presenting at the Region 10 Innovate Principal Conference. Come share the highly effective strategies that you are utilizing on your campus around Instruction, Human Capital, Executive Leadership, School Culture, and/or Strategic Operations. Submit your proposal today.

Click here to submit your Innovate Principal Conference proposal



Click here for the updated Safety & Security Newsletter



Region 10 Skill Development trainings are designed to enhance the skill set of educational leaders at all levels of a school district. Participants will receive a copy of the book associated with each training as well as additional training materials for each course. The following courses will be offered at Region 10 in the 2023-2024 school year:

Click on the links below to view the 2023-2024 course schedule

Crucial Conversations

Getting Things Done

Influencer

Speed of Trust



2023 and Spring 2024 courses are now available

Click Here to Register for Upcoming Appraisal Courses



As we continuously work to enhance this communication platform, please click here to provide any feedback, suggestions, or recommendations that will enable us to better support your learning.

Karen Barnes

Assistant Director 

karen.barnes@region10.org

Dr. Kent Messer

Program Coordinator

kent.messer@region10.org

Dr. Zaida Saldivar

Program Coordinator

zaida.saldivar@region10.org

La'Evening Woodard

Program Coordinator

laevening.woodard@region10.org