2012-2013 Region XIII Catalog

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Congratulations!2012 Region XIII Superintendent of the Year

Dr. Charles Dupre of Pflugerville ISDand Texas Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year

Erika Pierson of Live Oak Elementary and Stephanie Stoebe of Round Rock High School

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WELCOMEDear Region XIII Educator:

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the new school year and to thank you for all you do for the students of Texas. I recently came across an article written by Marilyn Rhames, a teacher who said the most powerful phrase she had ever heard in her professional career was “it happened to them.” She heard the words from a quiet teacher who chose to interrupt a teachers’ lounge discussion of war stories from the classroom. The quiet teacher reminded his colleagues that the stories they were sharing as entertainment were actually experiences that “happened” to students. And that in many cases the students would remember those stories with tears in their eyes.

That short statement caused me to reflect. Everything we do as educators, policy makers and politicians “happens to them”—our students. And yet, how little time do we actually devote to considering that students have little or no control over much of “what happens to them” at school. Some of what happens is amazing. It opens doors to a bright future, it inspires, it teaches, it helps our children grow into successful and responsible adults. Some of it, however, is not so positive. For those of you in the classroom, there is no distinction and essentially every moment of every day is about the kids. For the rest of us, it is almost too easy to become distracted with all the other “stuff.” We need to spend more time considering that even indirectly, so much of what we do also “happens to them”. As we enter the new school year, I hope each of us considers a slightly different consequence of our actions, the consequence of what “happens to them.”

Region XIII’s intent through professional development, products, and services is to provide educators with an array of opportunities to assist you and your school districts in meeting these challenges while helping to provide a successful education for every student. You are invited to take advantage of these resources to assist in addressing all of your students’ needs.

At Region XIII we consider it a privilege to work with you and your school community. I wish each of you a successful and fulfilling school year.

Sincerely,

Terry W. Smith, Executive Director

“Everything we do as educators, policy makers and politicians

“happens to them”— our students.

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REGION XIIIABOUT REGION XII I

Education Service Center (ESC) Region XIII is one of 20 service centers that serve Texas’ educational needs. We are a nonregulatory agency; our relationship with school districts is collaborative and supportive. Our purpose is to aid teachers and administrators in their roles as educators of our children. We serve as a liaison between the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the local school districts and the schools they serve by disseminating information, conducting training, and providing consultation for both federal and state programs. Our staff is composed of knowledgeable educators dedicated to excellence in education.

MISSION/GOALSTo foster collaborative leadership and provide quality products and services that ensure student success and operational efficiency.

VISIONRegion XIII will positively affect the future by leading educational innovation.

BOARD OF DIRECTORSDr. Don RogersChairman

Dr. Ron McMichaelVice Chairman

Mr. Paul CurtisSecretary

Mr. Richard StueweMember

Mr. Leroy LorenzMember

Dr. Charles AkinsMember

Mr. Gary BarnettMember

Ms. Jill KolasinskiMember

60 School Districts

17 Counties

19 Charter Schools

19 Private Schools

8 Institutions of Higher Ed

BY THE NUMBERS

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REGION XII I SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEARPFLUGERVILLE ISD SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS CHARLES DUPRE

Pflugerville ISD Superintendent of Schools Charles Dupre was recognized for achievement and excellence in public school administration when he was named Region XIII Superintendent of the Year. Dupre is one of 20 superintendents from across the state that will compete for the top prize from the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB).

“I am truly honored, because this award recognizes the outstanding work done by PISD staff members each day,” Dupre said. “Our district is comprised of innovative teachers, tremendous campus leaders and remarkable employees at every level, all of whom are focused on preparing our students for their future.”

Candidates are chosen for their strong leadership skills, dedication to improving the quality of education in their school districts, commitment to public support and involvement in education, and ability to build good employee relations among teachers and staff members. Superintendents are nominated for the award by their board of trustees.

“We are so proud of this well-deserved recognition of Mr. Dupre’s tremendous leadership, both in our district and in important education issues across the state,” PISD Board of Trustees President Elva Gladney said. “Our district continues to thrive under his guidance.”

Dupre has more than 16 years experience in the field of education, including the last six as superintendent in Pflugerville ISD. Since joining PISD in 2006, Dupre led the district to improved student achievement and helped PISD earn a Recognized rating in 2010. He plays a key role in advocating for equity in school funding, serving as the president of the Texas Taxpayer & Student Fairness Coalition.

RECOGNITION


STATE OF TEXAS ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY TEACHERS OF THE YEARERIKA PIERSON AND STEPHANIE STOEBE

The Texas Education Agency named two Round Rock ISD teachers as state finalists for 2012 Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year, which annually recognizes and rewards teachers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and excellence in teaching. Erika Pierson of Live Oak Elementary and Stephanie Stoebe of Round Rock High School were two of six teachers chosen from across the state.

Pierson and Stoebe were selected from a field of 40 regional Teachers of the Year from each of the state’s 20 education service center areas. Both will now compete against two other educators in the Elementary and Secondary category for the honor of being named Texas Elementary and Secondary Teacher of the Year—the highest honor that the state of Texas can bestow upon a teacher.

Pierson, who teaches first grade, writes that she used to think she just had one year to impact the life of a child, but has since determined that she has a continuous stake in that child.

“A child can have a wonderful year with a wonderful teacher, but that is not enough,” Pierson wrote. “The memories of that experience will fade, the facts learned and field trips taken will be forgotten. But the truth is, most often, a child needs a stack of these experiences, a crowd of people who know their name, who hug them, discipline them, listen and love them, and guide them on that journey to adulthood. A child needs all of us.”

Stoebe, a reading specialist, said she worked for the regional probation department in Texas and her job was to help defenders earn their high school diploma or GED, but she knew she could make a real difference if she were a teacher and could reach them when they were young.

“My most significant contributions to education will be that I gave hope to children when they had none,” Stoebe wrote. “I gave direction to students who were lost, both emotionally and academically. I taught kids to read: first the words, then the sentences, and then finally, they understood that education is the great equalizer in society today.”

The Texas Teacher of the Year program is a joint project of the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Association of School Administrators.

RECOGNITION

ERIKA PIERSON

STEPHANIE STOEBE

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CONTENTS & CONTACTSA ACCESS TO GENERAL CURRICULUM

[email protected] ................................................................. 10

ADVANCED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL [email protected] .................................... 11

ASSESSMENT AND [email protected] .............................................. 12

ASSISTIVE [email protected] .................................................. 13

[email protected] ........................................................... 14

B BEHAVIOR SERVICES

[email protected] ........................................................ 15

BILINGUAL/[email protected] ........................................................ 16

BUS DRIVER [email protected] ...................................................... 17

BUSINESS MANAGER [email protected] ......................................... 17

C CAMPUS SNAPSHOT

[email protected] .............................................. 18

CAMPUS [email protected] ..................................... 19

[email protected] .................................................. 20

CHILD NUTRITION [email protected]............................................... 21

COACHING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CENTER [email protected] ....................................................... 22

COLLEGE AND CAREER [email protected] ........................................... 23

COUNSELING [email protected] .................................................... 24

[email protected] ............................................ 25

D DATA AND ACCOUNTABILITY SERVICES

[email protected] .............................................. 26

DISTANCE LEARNING [email protected] .......................................... 27

DISTRICT [email protected] ........................................... 28

DYSLEXIA AND [email protected] ......................................................... 29

E EARLY CHILDHOOD

(see school ready)

ELEMENTARY [email protected] .................................................... 30

EXECUTIVE [email protected] ......................................... 31

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F FIELD SERVICES

[email protected] .................................................. 31

FIRST-TIME CAMPUS ADMINISTRATOR INDUCTION ACADEMY

[email protected] .................................................. 29

G GIFTED AND TALENTED

[email protected] .................................................................... 33

GRANTS [email protected] ............................................................ 34

H HOMELESS EDUCATION PROGRAM

[email protected] ....................................................... 35

I IDEA COMPLIANCE AND SUPPORT

[email protected] ................................................................ 36

INSTRUCTIONAL [email protected] ................................. 37

INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT APPRAISAL SYSTEM

[email protected] .......................................................... 38

INSTRUCTIONAL [email protected] ......................................... 39

INTERNET BASED TEXAS COMPUTER COOPERATIVE SOFTWARE (ITCCS)

[email protected] ............................................................... 40

L LEADERSHIP FOR CONFLICT PREVENTION, FACILITATION, NEGOTIATION, AND MEDIATION

[email protected] ....................................... 41

[email protected] .......................................................... 42

M MATHEMATICS

[email protected] .............................................................. 43

MEDIA [email protected] ............................................................ 44

MIGRANT [email protected] ......................................................... 44

P PARAPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION TRAINING

[email protected] .......................................... 45

[email protected] ............................................................. 46

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING [email protected] .................................................................. 47

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES (PPCD)

[email protected] .............................................................. 48

PURCHASING [email protected] .................................................... 49

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CONTENTS & CONTACTSR REGIONAL DAY SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR THE DEAF

[email protected] ............................................................. 50

RELATED SERVICES: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND PHYSICAL THERAPY

[email protected] ............................................. 51

RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION (RtI) [email protected] ................................................................... 52

S SCHOOL BOARD TRAINING

[email protected] ................................................. 53

SCHOOLREACH NOTIFICATION [email protected] .................................................. 54

SCHOOL READINESS [email protected] ........................................... 55

SCHOOL [email protected] .................................................. 56

[email protected]........................................................... 57

SECONDARY TRANSITION/POST-SCHOOL [email protected] ...................................................... 58

SOCIAL [email protected] ................................................. 59

SPECIAL PROGRAMS/SYSTEMS [email protected] .......................................... 60

SPEECH LANGUAGE [email protected] ........................................................... 61

[email protected] ............................................................... 79

STATE COMPENSATORY EDUCATION [email protected] ..................................................... 62

STATEWIDE SCHOOL [email protected] ............................................... 62

STRATEGIC INSTRUCTION MODEL (SIM)[email protected] ................................................................. 63

STREAMING [email protected] .......................................... 64

STUDENT [email protected] ........................................ 65

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER SUPPORT [email protected] ...................................................... 66

T TEACHER LEADERSHIP

[email protected] ........................................ 66

TEXAS CENTER FOR DISTRICT AND SCHOOL SUPPORT (TCDSS)

[email protected] ................................................................ 67

TEXAS EDUCATION NETWORK (TXED)[email protected] ................................................................ 68

TEXAS EDUCATION TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK (TETN)

[email protected] ................................................................ 69

TEXAS ENTERPRISE INFORMATION SYSTEM (TXEIS)[email protected] ............................................................... 70

TEXAS SECONDARY SCHOOL REDESIGN AND RESTRUCTURING PROGRAM

[email protected] ........................................................ 71

TEXAS TURNAROUND LEADERSHIP [email protected] ................................................................. 72

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TITLE 1 COOPERATIVE [email protected] .............................................................. 73

TROOPS TO TEACHERS [email protected] ............................................................ 74

[email protected] ............................................................. 75

TXBESS TEACHER MENTORING PROGRAM [email protected] ............................................................ 76

V VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS/ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY

[email protected] ........................................ 77

COMMUNICATION / PRODUCTION / SUPPORT SERVICES ................................................................................................. 78CONFERENCES ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 80INTERNAL SERVICES .......................................................................................................................................................................... 81NETWORK MEETINGS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 82PRODUCTS ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 87PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER ................................................................................................................................. 96INDEX ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 98

Additional Features:

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ACCESS TO GENERAL CURRICULUM

Access to General CurriculumAccess to General Curriculum provides professional development and services that facilitate students with disabilities in gaining access to curriculum and instruction based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in the least restrictive environment. This team provides professional development services in teaching diverse learners to help educators effectively determine appropriate educational services for all students. The team also provides professional development and services to parent liaisons in the Local Education Agencies (LEAs).

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S): • Power of 2: Co-Teaching Training• IEP Best Practice: An e-Learning Course• Co-Teaching Coaching Services• Accommodations & Modifications Support• Inclusion Implementation Support

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:VIEW ALL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AT ECAMPUS.ESC13.NET

• Power of 2: Co-Teaching Training• IEP Best Practice: An e-Learning Course

RELATED PRODUCT(S):VIEW ALL PRODUCTS AT WWW.ESC13STORE.NET

• Scaffolding Accommodations

• Quick Reference Special Education Funding

CONFERENCE(S):VIEW REGION XII I CONFERENCES ON P. 84

i2 Inclusion Institute for Secondary Educators• JUN 14, 2013

VISIT OUR BLOG:www.esc13.net/thescoop/special

QUICK REFERENCE

Special Education Funding



ADVANCED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS

Advanced Academic Programs and Special Projects (Statewide)The Advanced Academic Programs and Special Projects Team manages a number of state and federal grants from the TEA with a common goal of college and career readiness for all students. The team collaborates with established research partnerships to assist the state with developing effective professional development and supporting materials to inform instruction for gifted/talented learners (G/T), English Language Learners (ELLs), and math learners.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICES:Grant activities support the network of twenty ESCs through Training of Trainer sessions as they deliver statewide professional development to Texas teachers. Follow-up support is provided through online experiences that complement the face-to-face content and that offer online mentoring and coaching.


• Texas Performance Standards Project Awareness Sessions• G/T Online• Texas Adolescent Literacy Academies• MSTAR Math Academies• Algebra I End of Course Success• Algebra II End of Course Success • Geometry End of Course Success


• Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students

• Celebrate Your Child• The Texas Performance Standards

Project (TPSP) • PSB TeacherLine G/T Awareness

Campaign

Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students

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ASSESSMENT AND BENCHMARKING

Assessment and BenchmarkingThe System Support team provides districts with training in the state assessment system and supports eduphoria! School Objects: Aware and Data Management for Assessment and Curriculum (DMAC) student assessment and benchmark data systems with set up, implementation, training, and technical assistance.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S): • DMAC• eduphoria! School Objects: Aware• WebCCAT


• Assessment Training • District Test Coordinators Training• DMAC• eduphoria! School Objects: Aware• WebCCAT


• eduphoria! School Objects: Aware• DMAC• WebCCAT

VISIT OUR BLOG:www.esc13.net/thescoop/assessment



ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

Assistive TechnologyThe Assistive Technology (AT) Team provides best practice information regarding assistive technology through professional development and technical assistance. Technical assistance may include support with program evaluation or student specific concerns. The team also supports assistive technology trials with state of the art equipment and software through the Assistive Technology Preview Center/Lending Library.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S):• Assistive Technology Preview Center/Lending Library• Webinar, video conference, and online course training options

NETWORK MEETING(S):VIEW ALL NETWORK MEETING LISTINGS ON PAGE 82

Assistive Technology Leadership Network MeetingsThis is a series of quarterly meetings of local district assistive technology specialists and assistive technology team leads with the purposes of identifying best practices in support of access to the general curriculum, universally designed instruction, instruction in the least restrictive environment, and other important and upcoming issues in the field. • SEP 26, 2012• NOV 15, 2012• FEB 15, 2013 • APR 26, 2013


Early Childhood Meets Beat the Heat InstituteJUN 26 –28, 2013


• PECS: Picture Exchange Communication System (Basic)

• What’s in the Box? Assistive Technology for Students with Significant Disabilities

• Technology Tools to Support Learning and Understanding for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

• AAC Evaluation• Access Methods for AAC• Unity AAC Software and

Classroom Implementation• Language Acquisition through

Motor Planning (LAMP) • Active Learning• AT Accommodations and STAAR:

an Update• Dysgraphia and Assistive

Technology for Struggling Writers• iPad/Tablet Apps for Special

Education

VISIT OUR BLOG:www.esc13.net/thescoop/assistive-technology



AUTISM

AutismThe Autism and Developmental Disabilities Team:• Provides training to address identified in-service needs to teachers, related

service providers, parents, paraeducators, and other providers in Region XIII working with students with autism and developmental disabilities.

• Provides technical assistance to districts and charter schools served by Region XIII.

• Provides and maintains a lending library for Region XIII.• Provides information to parents about autism and developmental

disabilities.• Provides targeted training and support to identified projects and programs

in Region XIII, including schools, charter schools, and parent/advocacy groups.

NETWORK MEETING(S):VIEW NETWORK MEETINGS ON P. 82

Autism and Developmental Disabilities SpecialistsThis series of meetings will facilitate professional development and address issues specific to autism and developmental disabilities specialists in Region XIII. This training is for identified district autism and/or developmental disabilities specialists or supervisors only.• SEP 10, 2012• NOV 5, 2012• FEB 4, 2013• MAY 6, 2013

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S):• Technical Assistance and On-Site

Training• STAAR Alternate Technical

Assistance• Online Training Series for Autism

in English and Spanish• Texas Statewide Leadership for

Autism


• Beat the Heat Institute JUN 26-28, 2013


• STAR - Strategies for Teaching based on Autism Research

• Links Curriculum: Assessment and Instruction for Independence

• Calendars, Classroom Organization and Routines

• Data Collection for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

• Evidence-Based Practices for Students with Disabilities

• Math and Science for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

• Technology Tools to Support Learning and Understanding for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

• Writing Instruction for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

VISIT OUR BLOG:www.esc13.net/thescoop/autism



BEHAVIOR SERVICES

Behavior ServicesThe Behavior Services Team provides districts and schools with professional development and technical assistance in the area of behavior management and social-emotional learning. Focusing on positive, proactive, and preventative approaches, the team has a continuum of services to address needs ranging from those of the school-wide system to those of the individual student.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S): • Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)• Behavior Specialist Cooperative• Student Evaluations• Virtual Classroom Observations• Behavior Lending Library


• Best Practices in Classroom Management• Strategies for the New Generation of Pre-K/Kindergarten Behaviors• CHAMPs Classroom Management• Interventions: Evidence-Based Behavioral Strategies for Individual Students• The Tough Kid Toolbox• SAMA: Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression


Behavior Staff Support Network The BSSN provides updated information and training related to the needs of district behavior specialists and school staff who work with children with challenging behaviors. • OCT 25, 2012• FEB 7, 2013



BILINGUAL/ESL

Bilingual/ESLThe Bilingual/English as a Second Language (ESL) Team provides professional development, technical assistance, and services to improve the academic achievement of students who are English Language Learners (ELLs) and increase district capacity to implement the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS).

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S):• Planning Instruction for STAAR and ELLs


• Words Their Way with ELLs• Engaging ELLs through Balanced Literacy• Sheltered Instruction Plus with John Seidlitz• ELPS Toolkit Webinar Series• Practical Math and Science for Elementary Teachers


Bilingual/ESL Directors’ Meeting 2012-2013 The purpose of these meetings is to share information, network, collaborate, and address current issues and updates regarding bilingual/ESL language programs and instruction. During these meetings, participants will have opportunities for collaboration with other educators who are working to address the needs of limited English proficient students. • SEP 11, 2012• NOV 13, 2012• FEB 12, 2013• APR 9, 2013


• ELPS Toolkit• ELPS Planning Tools• ELL Strategy Sheets


• English Language Learner Institute, NOV 7, 2012

VISIT OUR BLOG:www.esc13.net/thescoop/ell



BUS DRIVER TRAINING

Bus Driver TrainingRegion XIII provides school bus driver training for our districts to meet state requirements for certification. Individuals seeking School Bus Driver Certification are required to attend a 20-hour certification course covering content prescribed by the Texas Department of Public Safety and pass the state exam of the course material. Experienced school bus drivers are required to attend an eight-hour refresher course every three years and pass a state exam of the material. The training schedule is available on our website www.esc13.net/busdriver.

Business Manager CooperativeThe Business Management Cooperative is designed to provide information on critical issues, training, and networking opportunities for the school district chief financial officer and selected business office personnel. It is also designed to provide supplemental finance essentials and on-site services. The meeting schedule is available on our website www.esc13.net/bmc/workshops.php.

VISIT OUR BLOG:• www.esc13.net/thescoop/bmc

BUSINESS MANAGER COOPERATIVE



CAMPUS SNAPSHOT

Campus SnapshotThe System Support Team conducts Campus Snapshots for Region XIII campuses. The Campus Snapshot is a data-driven process, that provides school districts and campuses with a comprehensive, objective analysis of the current state of their schools and their capacity to meet the needs of the students they serve.

Through a comprehensive analysis of campus performance data, paired with an on-site team visit, the campus is provided with an objective view of the current state of the campus against the Nine Principles of High Performing Schools, which serves as the foundation for the Campus Snapshot.

THE CAMPUS SNAPSHOT: • Serves to create a sense of urgency for required improvement.• Builds consensus about which school conditions need to be changed.• Encourages teachers to abandon ineffective routines and dysfunctional

mental models.• Provides a focus for initial improvement efforts.• Brings student voice into the change process.


• Instructional Planning Tool

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ScienceG R A D E 5


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Language ArtsW r i t i n g C o m p o s i t i o n G R A D E 4


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Language ArtsGRADE 4 WRITING: REVISING & EDITING


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Mathgrades 3, 4 ,5

ELAgrades 3, 4, 5

Writing Compositiongrade 4

Writinggrade 4

Sciencegrade 5

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You may also be interested inDistrict Snapshot;see page 28.



CAMPUS TURNAROUND

Campus TurnaroundThe System Support Team provides support to schools by facilitating change initiatives, which involves working collaboratively with campus leadership teams in aligning school improvement efforts to optimize student success. This team trains and supports members of campus improvement leadership teams from campuses that are low performing under the state accountability rating system, have missed Adequate Yearly Progress for the first time, or are proactive in their school improvement efforts. The mission is to support initiatives of campuses to become high-performing and successful with all students.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S):• Campus Snapshot• Data Revolution• Every Classroom, Every Week• Pulse on Progress• Turnaround Tune Up• Transformational Leadership Institute• Schools/Districts Like Us• Campus Systems Check, which facilitates ESC Bundled Services• TEA Compliance Training for Campuses rated Academically Unacceptable

(AU) • Network Support for Campus Intervention Teams (CITs) and Professional

Service Providers (PSPs)


• Refinement of Campus Improvement Plan

• Campus Turnaround Training


Campus Turnaround Network Support Meetings The primary focus will be on the Campus Improvement Plan developed by the campus leadership team, Campus Improvement Team (CIT), and/or Professional Service Providers (PSPs) that determined their professional development needs for the 2012-13 school year. Teams will be available to collaborate with external members of the CITs, who will share their insight around successful strategies and interventions used with campuses that were formally rated academically unacceptable (AU).



CERTIFICATION

CertificationRegion XIII provides certification for paraprofessionals, teachers, principals, and superintendents that follows the requirements of the certifying entities. The curriculum is rigorous and relevant, based on established industry standards, and paired with what professional development experts know to be best practices in adult teaching and learning. The Region XIII Department of Educator Quality has developed a balance of content delivery methods based on district as well as participant needs. Specialty certification areas are also available in professional, national, federal, and local level certification programs.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S): • Recently added certification area: Bilingual Special Education• Transition to Teaching Language Leaders Program, offering certification

in Bilingual and Languages Other Than English. This is a grant funded program offering many incentives to participants.

CERTIFICATION AREAS:• Instructional Leadership Development (ILD)/ Professional Development

Appraisal System (PDAS) Certification• Principal Certification• Specialty Certification• Superintendent Certification • Teacher Certification/Educator Certification Program (ECP)


• Paraprofessional Handbook

• ELPS Toolkit

• Scaffolding Accommodations

Region XIII Paraprofessional

InstituteNCLB Highly Qualified Certification

Participant Handbook



CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS

Child Nutrition ProgramsRegion XIII Child Nutrition Programs offer training and technical assistance to local school districts, charter schools, Residential Child Care Institutions (RCCIs), and private schools in support of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Programs (School Breakfast, School Lunch, After-school Care Programs, Summer Feeding, Seamless Summer Program), Wellness Policy Development and Implementation, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), Planning and Implementation, USDA Foods, and HealthierUS School Challenge Application Review as directed by the rewriting of the rules under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.

Services include linkage between the Texas Department of Agriculture with local school districts, to provide technical assistance and training for professional development for all facets of the Child Nutrition Programs, including the annual Child Nutrition Program Summer Conference.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S):• HealthierUS School Challenge Application Reviews• Manager’s Academy• Chef to School Initiative


• Child Nutrition Program Annual Summer Conference, TBD. Email for dates: [email protected].

• Wellness Exhibition

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: VIEW ALL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AT ECAMPUS.ESC13.NET

• Civil Rights Video Conference• Counting and Claiming/Offer vs.

Serve • Culinary Skill Training (Chef to

School Initiative)• Eligibility Guidance (Application

Processing)• Food Production Records• Grant Writing• Hazard Analysis Critical Control

Points (HACCP)• HealthierUS School Challenge

(HUSSC) • Kitchen Math • Manager’s Academy• Managing the Special Dietary

Needs of Students• New Meal Pattern and Nutrition

Standards• Required Records• Self-Assessment Training • Serve Safe Certification• USDA Foods (Commodities)• Verification/Certification• Wellness Policy Implementation:

Developing Your Plan



COACHING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Coaching and Leadership Development Center The Coaching and Leadership Development Center provides powerful professional development opportunities—such as individualized leadership coaching—as well as comprehensive training to become a leadership coach. Campus and district administrators as well as teacher leaders find these professional development opportunities invaluable to their leadership effectiveness. Specific skill development workshops include Crucial Conversations, Crucial Confrontations, and Influencer. Customized trainings can also be designed to meet specific campus and district needs.


• Powerful Strategies for Educational Leaders• Comprehensive Coaching School• Leadership Coaching Services• Readiness for Coaching• Crucial Conversations• Crucial Confrontations• Influencer



COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS

College and Career ReadinessThe College and Career Readiness Team provides services to assist in school completion and dropout prevention, including the Counselor Services Network, as well as technical assistance. Also, Career and Technical Education (CTE) specialists provide training and support for campus programs and district initiatives.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S):• College and Career Readiness District Training and Consultation


• CTE and Special Populations• PEIMS• CTE Course Curriculum Training• WBL: Career Preparation and Practicum Training


CTE Shared Service Arrangement (SSA)/Coop MeetingEach year, members complete the strategic plan that moves all CTE programs forward within a district, including guidance/counseling. All member districts are provided products and services. • SEP 25, 2012• JAN 16, 2013• MAY 15, 2013


• Career Symposium• Careers on Wheels (COW) Day• Advancing Improvement in

Education Conference OCT 16–18, 2012



COUNSELOR SERVICES

Counseling ServicesThe Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Team assists counselors and counseling service providers in obtaining information that will support their roles in helping all students achieve success.

Campus counselors, special education counselors, school psychologists, and social workers providing counseling services are provided information about professional development opportunities and best practice strategies.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S):• Drop-Out Consultation Services• Guidance and Counseling Services


• Development and Implementation of Effective Programs of Study• Texas College and Career Readiness Profile Planning Guide Trainer of

Trainers• Developing a Comprehensive College and Career Guidance Program• Counselor Updates: Nov. 29, 2012 and Feb. 28, 2013• College 101• Suicide Training• Gang Awareness and Bullying• College for Undocumented Students


Counselor Services NetworkDesigned to keep practicing school counselors and other student support professionals up-to-date and informed on all of the latest information at the state level, share and build a network of support with fellow campus counselors, and hear presentations by Texas Education Agency and ESC Region XIII staff.• SEPT 10, 2012• OCT 15, 2012• JAN 8, 2013• MAR 7, 2013• MAY 15, 2013

Directors of Guidance and/or District Counseling LeadersDesigned to discuss programs, plans, and changes to Comprehensive Guidance programs across the region. • SEPT (day to be determined)• DEC• MAR• JUN


• CSCOPE Scope and Sequence Books


• Advancing Improvement in Education Conference OCT 16–18, 2012



CSCOPE

CSCOPECSCOPE is a comprehensive, customizable, user-friendly curriculum management system built on the most current research-based practices in the field. Its primary focus is to support development of a deep understanding of curriculum from which to implement classroom instructional practices to improve student performance.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S):• Support for the implementation of new TEKS through use of the CSCOPE

documents• Implementation support for administrators, teacher leaders, and classroom

teachers


• Beginning of the Year Kick-Off Session on August 14 includes conference-style sessions

• 3rd Learning: The New CSCOPE Technology Platform• Meet the New CSCOPE Social Studies Lessons• CSCOPE Administrator Training• Leading Change: Making CSCOPE Work for School Improvement


CSCOPE Support MeetingsCSCOPE Support meetings are intended to provide new information as well as opportunities to revisit implementation ideas to sustain districts’ abilities to support teachers in the use of CSCOPE curriculum. Meeting attendance is encouraged for district curriculum leaders and campus administrators as well as teacher leaders in CSCOPE districts. • SEP 17, 2012• NOV 12, 2012• FEB 5, 2013• APR 16, 2013


• CSCOPE Scope and Sequence Books



DATA AND ACCOUNTABILITY SERVICES

Data and Accountability ServicesThe System Support Team supports campus and district leaders and classroom teachers in planning for and creating data-based systems that improve administration, instructional practices, and student performance. The services and products are based on the idea that quality instruction is tied to the ability of educators to understand, discuss, and make decisions based on data. Quality administration is tied to the ability of educators to: • build and understand systems that are based on multiple measures of data, • include a strong understanding of accountability and assessment policies, • integrate and evaluate programs and initiatives, and, • focus on continuous improvement.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S): • Data Revolution!—a two-day facilitated process for district leadership

teams, campus leadership, and whole staffs to understand multiple measures of data and build systems of comprehensive and continuous improvement.

• Schools Like Us—in-depth reports and training that compare five years of campus or district student performance, demographics, teacher characteristics, and financial data to peer groups of campuses or districts.

• Accountability Podcasts—focused presentations on the changing policies and requirements of the state and federal accountability systems.


• Data Revolution• Schools Like Us• Districts Like Us• Accountability Updates and Open

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• WebCATT

VISIT OUR BLOG:www.esc13.net/thescoop/assessment



DISTANCE LEARNING CONNECTION

Distance Learning Connection Region XIII provides a virtual classroom solution, mobile device connections, and room video conference solutions for staff and students. Training is available for both the mechanics of these solutions as well as effectively teaching with them. Connections are provided for students to access museums, experts, and other schools around the world through virtual field trips and collaborative projects. Faculty connections are made for collaboration and professional development. Recordings are available through VideoCenter immediately after each video conference. All webinar recordings are also available.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S): • Distance Learning—This program connects daily dual credit classes,

professional development classes, meetings, and other collaborative projects through video conferences and virtual classrooms.

• Consulting—Region XIII provides guidance for the specifications, purchase, and support of distance learning equipment and software. Staff evaluates and deploys content for classrooms, as well as professional development.


• INTEL Teach to the Future courses are provided at no cost. See http://goo.gl/GmsRQ for descriptions

• Discovery Education training for integration into the curriculum provided for all subscribers

• Elluminate training including the pedagogy for online classroom• Video Conferencing: the basics and how to use in the classroom• Moodle development, course creation, and class management


Visionaries in Learning and Technology (ViTaL)An advisory group of technology rep-resentatives from each school district in Region XIII. Efforts center on the integration of technology, compliance with state and federal requirements, and providing professional development to increase district capacity.Face-to-face• SEP 27, 2012• JAN 16, 2013• MAY 15, 2013

Webinars• OCT 17, 2012• NOV 21, 2012• FEB 20, 2013• APR 17, 2013

Virtual TeachingThis online group addresses the challenges and strategies used in the best virtual learning environments. The group meets every six weeks in the virtual classroom; can be joined in Project Share.


• Virtual Conference: Making Connections in the Clouds February 13, 14, 2013

VISIT OUR BLOG:www.esc13.net/thescoop/distancelearning



DISTRICT SNAPSHOT

District SnapshotThe District Snapshot provides districts with a robust profile of their current capacity and will to support immediate and sustainable student success by all students on all campuses. The District Snapshot moves the discussion of school improvement from the individual campus to the district level, examining the alignment of all district processes toward a single vision of students’ success through integrated and supportive policy and practice.

Using multiple data perspectives, the District Snapshot serves as a viable tool for examining all levels of district operations for a comprehensive analysis and understanding of the current district role in supporting student achievement.

For the 2012-2013 school year, the District Snapshot will be solely implemented with specifically targeted and selected districts addressing chronically low-performing campuses.

You may also be interested in Campus Snapshot;see page 18.

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DYSLEXIA AND 504

Dyslexia and 504The Dyslexia and 504 Team provides professional development, technical assistance, and services to districts, charter schools, parents, and others in the identification, early intervention, and instruction of students with dyslexia. The team works to increase district capacity to implement the procedures set forth in the Dyslexia Handbook and Section 504 of the American with Disabilities Act. Section 504 services encompass district support for providing 504 protections and services to students with other impairments that limit a major life activity.


• Wilson Reading System: Wilson Introductory Workshop, Level I Certification, Level II Certification, Fundations, and Just Words

• Identifying Dyslexia: Data Gathering and Formal Evaluation• Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing (CTOPP) and Gray Oral

Reading Test (GORT) Administration


Dyslexia Coordinators’ MeetingsThis meeting is an opportunity and forum for District Dyslexia and 504 Coordinators to network and share up-to-date topics surrounding educational law, research, and effective services.• OCT 4, 2012• FEB 2, 2013

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S): • Formal evaluation services with

districts or campuses for students who have been referred for an initial dyslexia evaluation or who need a three-year re-evaluation.

• A series of instructional coaching/technical assistance visits by a certified Wilson Trainer will be available upon request.

• Half-day or whole-day custom workshops may be arranged to guide development of a written plan for Dyslexia Program Implementation and Section 504 procedures and services.

• Day or evening parent education presentations.


• Dyslexia Supplemental Resource Book

• Scaffolding Accommodations• ELPS Toolkit


• Fall Dyslexia Conference: SEP 18, 2012



ELEMENTARY GENERALIST

Elementary GeneralistA new position to Region XII, the Elementary Generalist specialist focuses on supporting the elementary teacher responsible for multiple areas including curriculum, assessment, core content, health and technology standards, the integration of instructional technology, social and behavioral expectations, and identifying and capitalizing on the Points of Intersection across areas. Professional development opportunities focus on a wide variety of high-impact and practice ideas enabling student learning and skill building to progress throughout the course of an entire day, week, and academic year. The Elementary Generalist specialist is also available to design and deliver professional learning in school districts, facilitate on-site discussions and planning, and assist with a variety of topics via phone conversations or email support.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S): Supporting Elementary Educators in:• Curriculum • Core Content: Math, Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies• Health Standards• Technology Standards, Instructional Technology• Classroom Management• Points of Intersection among content areas

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:www.esc13.net/elem_generalist/ProfessionalDevelopment.php

FEATURED PRODUCT(S):VIEW ALL PRODUCTS AT WWW.ESC13STORE.NET


• 5th Sense Math Book

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EXECUTIVE SERVICES

Executive ServicesThe Executive Services Department is led by our Executive Director, Terry Smith. The department provides services, including the Commissioner’s Cabinet for Regional Services (CCRS), in which a cabinet of executive directors from all of the regional service centers meets to discuss issues related to service center initiatives and operations; the Governmental Relations of CCRS, which tracks funding and legislation that has a direct impact on Education Service Centers (ESCs) and districts; a Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) that meets to discuss a variety of topics pertinent to school operations and student learning; and the Region XIII Board of Directors, whose primary responsibilities include adoption of the budget, approving interlocal agreements with other entities, and employing an executive director.

Field ServicesRegion XIII provides technical assistance to superintendents and facilitates communication among districts, the Texas Education Agency, and Region XIII.

FIELD SERVICES



FIRST TIME CAMPUS ADMIN. INDUCTION ACADEMY

First Time Campus Administrator Induction AcademyThe First Time Campus Administrator Induction Academy satisfies the state requirement for school districts of supporting and mentoring new administrators (Texas Administrative Code §241.25). The year-long cohort format will assist first time campus administrators in avoiding the pitfalls of the new job. District superintendent or human resources enrolls new administrators in this year-long program.

Texas Administrative Code §241.25:a. A principal or assistant principal employed for the first time as a campus

administrator (including the first time in the state) shall participate in an induction period of at least one year.

b. The induction period should be a structured, systemic process for assisting the new principal or assistant principal in further developing skills in guiding the everyday operation of a school, adjusting to the particular culture of a school district, and developing a personal awareness of self in the campus administrator role. Mentoring support must be an integral component of the induction period.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S):• Site visits by professional educators• Cohort model• Covey Leadership Training

You may also be interested in:Instructional Leadership Development (ILD) and Professional Development Appraisal System (PDAS); see page 38.



GIFTED AND TALENTED

Gifted and TalentedThe Advanced Academics Gifted and Talented team provides professional development and technical assistance to improve services for gifted/talented students and those served in advanced academics programs and to increase district capacity to implement the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented (G/T) Students.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S): • Differentiation for All Learners: Accepting the Challenge - This one-day

institute is designed to assist both gifted/talented educators and educators of special education students in the task of differentiating for the success of all students in their mixed-ability classrooms.

• Look for professional development delivery in a variety of methods. G/T training can be offered face-to-face, via Webinar, or through online courses.

• Services for Central Office - In the 2012-2013 school year, Region XIII will offer assistance to districts in need of maintaining effective services for their identified gifted population in accordance with the requirements of the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students.


• Gifted/Talented 30-Hour Training Series• Gifted/Talented 6-Hour Update• Nature and Needs of Gifted/Talented Students and Program Options for

Administrators and Counselors


G/T Directors/Coordinators Contact MeetingThese contact meetings offer opportunities for district G/T coordinators, G/T directors, curriculum directors, and other interested educators to discuss important topics pertaining to gifted education.• OCT 4, 2012• DEC 12, 2012• APR 10, 2013


• Differentiation for All Learners: Accepting the Challenge: JAN 22, 2013



GRANTS SERVICES

Grants ServicesRegion XIII supports districts in learning about, planning for, and applying for grants from state, federal, and other sources.Region XIII can help districts identify grant opportunities, plan, conduct needs assessments to better prepare for grant funding, answer questions, and provide technical assistance as they apply for grants.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S):

• Technical Assistance on new funding sources and programs• Compliance Assistance with state and federal grant requirements• Planning and Needs Assessments• Online and Face-to-Face meetings held throughout the 2012–2013

school year



HOMELESS EDUCATION PROGRAM

Homeless Education ProgramThe Region XIII Homeless Education Program (HEP) provides a wide variety of educational, informational, and networking opportunities for district, charter, and agency personnel. Homeless liaisons, counselors, registrars, and other school staff are invited to participate in HEP services, including: trainings and workshops (on-site, center-based, or online), electronic newsletters and other online resources, an annual institute, and specialized technical assistance. The program also provides leadership in resource development, emergency school supplies and clothing, and family involvement opportunities.


• When a Student is Homeless: Enrollment, Support Services, and the Law, OCT 17, 2012

• Balancing the Equation: Homeless ≠ Hopeless, On line• Federal & State Updates, Including McKinney-Vento-Homeless Assistance

Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3• Homeless Education Focus Groups

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S):• Balancing the Equation: Homeless ≠ Hopeless


• Homeless Data Online Collection System (HDOCS)


Homeless Education Focus Groups• From seasoned Homeless Liaisons

to first-year educators, focus groups are an informal opportunity for you to voice questions or concerns regarding homeless education. Join with other school staff who work with students experiencing homelessness to disseminate information, determine needs, and identify opportunities for collaboration.

• Homeless Education Focus Group 1, OCT. 2, 2012 Group 2, MAR. 5, 2013 Group 3, APR 30, 2013



Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Compliance and SupportThe purpose of this program is to provide support, technical assistance, and training to school districts and charters to ensure compliance with Federal and State Special Education laws, regulations, and rules. Services provided include on-site eligibility folder review and a comprehensive program evaluation as well as technical assistance.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICES:• Program evaluation• Program review and consultation• Special Education staffing review• Technical assistance/consultation related to:

- Funding (maintenance of effort, excess cost) - Data analysis of special education student groups and accountability

systems - CIP (Continuous Improvement Plan) and CAP (Corrective Action

Plan) development - Monitoring implementation of CIP and CAP activities - Review and development of Operating Guidelines - Legal Framework


New Special Education Director SeriesProvides opportunities for communication, collaboration, and development of support systems for LEA staff in special education leadership roles. Topics include funding, compliance, staffing, personnel evaluation, and other issues identified as high priority by special education directors.• SEP 12, 2012• NOV 8, 2012• FEB 14, 2013• APR 11, 2013• MAY 9, 2013


• Academic Achievement Record: Leaving a Clear Trail training

• Special Education Performance-Based Monitoring Analysis System (PBMAS) Training

• Leadership for Conflict Prevention Using Facilitation, Negotiation, and Mediation


• Hill Country/Lone Star Summer Institute for Educational Leaders: JUN 18-19, 2013

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INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING

Instructional CoachingThe Region XIII Instructional Coaching Department works with campus and district administrators to customize a coaching program to fit the needs of the school. Teachers of all experience levels benefit from instructional coaching. This is a cost-effective way to make a vast impact on teacher quality and student achievement. Region XIII has an expert team of instructional coaches that work one-on-one in teachers’ classrooms to assist with implementing proven instructional strategies and improve student learning.

For campuses and districts that currently employ their own instructional coaches, Region XIII provides training and ongoing support to those coaches/facilitators/specialists through an annual Instructional Coaching Institute, our Instructional Coaching Network, and customized training and programs.


Instructional Coach Support NetworkThe Instructional Coach Support Network is a series of monthly meetings designed for instructional coaches, facilitators, and specialists. These meetings provide opportunities for coaches to learn about up-to-date research and models, and allow time to collaborate and share ideas related to coaching. Meetings will be available face-to-face at Region XIII and through videoconferencing.• SEP 5, 2012• OCT 25, 2012• NOV 13, 2012• DEC 13, 2012

• JAN 24, 2013• FEB 28, 2013• MAR 21, 2013• MAY 23, 2013


• Instructional Coaching Institute - Intro to Instructional Coaching: SEP 5, 2012



Instructional Leadership Development and Professional Development Appraisal SystemAdministrators who will be appraising teachers for the first time using the state’s Professional Development Appraisal System (PDAS) must participate in both Instructional Leadership Development (ILD) and PDAS; the ILD is a prerequisite to PDAS. ILD helps administrators learn to identify and encourage quality classroom instruction. PDAS trains administrators in administering the state’s PDAS system for appraising teachers.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S): • ILD is now offered online as well as in face-to-face sessions. ILD and PDAS

must both be taken for administrators to be certified as teacher appraisers.


• ILD and PDAS are scheduled through E-Campus. • Trainer of trainer sessions are also available for districts.

ILD AND PDAS

YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN FIRST TIME CAMPUS ADMINISTRATOR ACADEMY; SEE PAGE 30.



INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Instructional TechnologyThe Instructional Technology team at ESC Region XIII is here to support our schools with the integration of the Technology Applications TEKS for elementary, middle, and high school. Additionally, look to us for library and media related support as well as support for Instructional Materials. Our team is also your primary support for all things related to Project Share. Stay up-to-date on activities, information, and more by joining our listservs, blogs, and following us on Twitter.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S): • Tech Apps TEKS integration for Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, and

for High School Courses• ePortfolios for Formative and Summative Assessment • Open Education Resources (OER) - Flexible Solutions for Free and Open

Instructional Materials• Google Apps and Docs for Teachers and Administrators• training and support for iPads and iPods in instruction and for

professional productivity• Online/Blended Learning for a Differentiated High School Classroom• Project Share for Students, Teachers, Administrators and Faculty • Google Earth in the Science Classroom• SMART Board, SMART Response • Ask us for on-site customized training services.


• Engagement, Collaboration, and Productivity with Google Apps and Tools

• Technology Integration in PE Health and Wellness

• Technology Integration in Fine Arts Classrooms

• Teaching and Learning in Blended Classrooms: Moodle, Open Source, Epsilen, and More

• Social Media in Schools: Making it Work, Keeping it Safe

• Technology To Build Classroom Learning Communities

• Professional Productivity Bootcamp: Get More Done Than Ever Before

NETWORK MEETING(S):• Quarterly APPLE IDevice technical

meetings• Project Share Administration

semester updates• Leadership Summit Meetings

SEPT 20, 2012 FEB 21, 2013

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ITCCS

Internet Based Texas Computer Cooperative Software (iTCCS)iTCCS is a comprehensive, state-of-the-art hosted solution with applications for business, human resources, student services, and PEIMS (Public Education Information Management System). iTCCS is a web-based solution that is compatible with Internet Explorer, Mac Safari and iPAD Safari. iTCCS is designed solely for Texas school districts. The iTCCS information system includes:• Business: accounts receivable, accrued payables, asset management,

campus level budget entry, budget, budget change request, cafeteria, finance, requisition, warehouse, and work order

• Human resources: employee access, payroll, personnel, and position management

• Student Information System: attendance, classroom, discipline, grade reporting, graduation plan, guidance and counseling, health services, historical, master schedule building, Extended School Year (ESY), registration, scheduling, special education, street directory, test scores, Texas Records Exchange (TREx), and electronic integrated web-based gradebook (TxGradeBook, TxConnect, TxMyZone, Discipline Referral, and Online Student Enrollment)

• DART (Data Access Region Thirteen): a cost effective, user-friendly, web-based reporting system that extends the functionality of the iTCCS system. DART allows the user to submit customized queries without having in-depth knowledge of SQL (structure query language). The iTCCS user can request custom queries/reports to meet district specific requirements.



LEADERSHIP FOR CONFLICT PREVENTION

Leadership for Conflict PreventionFacilitation, Negotiation, and MediationParents and schools strive to work collaboratively. At times, particularly when planning services for students with disabilities, disagreements and misunderstandings occur. Resolving or preventing these disagreements early, at a local level, is preferred to more formal legal proceedings. The Leadership for Conflict Prevention series explores the concepts, skills, and techniques that improve meeting management, promote effective communication, and increase the likelihood of quality decisions and outcomes. Each training within the series offers skill practice and tools to use in your very next phone call or meeting.

The Leadership for Conflict Preventions series is supported by a grant from the Texas Education Agency. The goal of the series is to train all school personnel and parents in methods that increase collaboration. The trainings teach participants ways to prevent disagreements from becoming full-blown conflict, as well as ways to manage existing conflict in a productive way.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S):• Mediation Training (meets 40-hour requirements of the Texas Alternative

Dispute Resolution Act)• The Basics: Facilitating IEPs—An E-Learning Course• Coaching campus leaders and other administrators in using facilitation and

negotiation skills• List of trained neutral facilitators for use in IEP Team meetings as required

by the Texas Education Agency


• The Basics: Facilitating IEPs (FIEPs)

• Advanced Facilitation• Mediation Training• Interest-Based Problem Solving• Enduring Conflict


Facilitation Tips: Discussions, Decisions, and Conflict Prevention




LITERACY

LiteracyThe Literacy Team provides professional development and technical support to build teacher, campus, and district capacity. Professional development focuses on developing deep understanding of curriculum and best practice literacy in-struction that prepares students for success on state assessments and readiness for college and careers.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S): Professional development and technical assistance to support implementation of the English Language Arts and Reading Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)


• Guided Reading• 6+1 Traits• Literacy Centers• Writing Workshop• Testing as Genre• Integrating Technology into the ELAR Classroom• Texas Adolescent Literacy Academy (TALA): 6th-8th Grade Academy• English I/II and English III STAAR End-of-Course Success• Master Reading Teacher


• Instructional Planning Tool - Language Arts• The Writing Adventures of Nelda and Erwin: Discovering Narrative and

Expository Writing


Literacy Leadership NetworkThe Region XIII Literacy Team will share the latest updates and information from TEA regarding the ELA TEKS, TAKS results, analyses, trends, early reading assessments, and state-wide reading initiatives. These meetings occur at satellite locations with dissemination of information in the morning, and collaborative work-sessions in the afternoon.• Fall 2012• Spring 2013

Dyslexia Coordinators’ Meetings• see “Dyslexia and 504” on page

29


• STAAR Distinguished Speaker SeriesSEPT 26, 2012OCT 15, 2012NOV 16, 2012DEC 12, 2012

• Fall Dyslexia Conference SEPT 18, 2012

• Hill Country Librarian and Literacy Conference (HCL2) AUG 12-13, 2013



MATHEMATICS

MathematicsThe Mathematics Team provides services to build teacher, campus, and district capacity to teach the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and prepare all students for success on state assessments. Professional development opportunities focus on high quality mathematics instruction, incorporating instructional strategies designed for the conceptual development of mathematical concepts. Math specialists are available to design and deliver professional development in the district, and offer a variety of consultation services.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S): • Satellite Trainings • Online Courses• Webinars • Campus and district-based professional development and technical

assistance


Math Leadership NetworkThe Math Leadership Network provides district and campus leaders with TEA, State Board of Education (SBOE), and legislative updates along with time to discuss relevant issues with peers.• OCT 4, 2012• NOV 1, 2012• MAY 2, 2013

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTThe math team offers professional development aligned to the TEKS and STAAR. Trainings include support for diverse learners including special education, gifted and talented, and English Language Learners. • Transforming Mathematics

Teaching - 3 Day Series K-12• ESTAR Academy K-2 and 3-5• MSTAR Academy I, II, IB

Completion and Implementation Tools

• Algebra I EOC, Algebra I EOC Part II

• Geometry EOC• Algebra II EOC

Teaching Multiplication and Division Facts to the Whole-to-Part, Visual Learner: A Program to Develop Fluency with Math Facts • SEP 19, 2012


• STAAR Resources - www.esc13.net/staar/resources_math.html

• 2nd Sense Math Book• 5th Sense Math Book• 8th Sense Math Book• Mathematics Instructional Planning

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MEDIA SERVICES

Media ServicesThe leading video-on-demand service for schools, Discovery Education materials integrate into any curriculum with 5,000 full-length videos segmented into 50,000 content-specific clips, 23,000 images, and 1,000 editable video clips. The program provides comprehensive K-12 curriculum coverage in six core subject areas, including teacher resources and a quiz bank for each area.

Migrant EducationThe Migrant Education Program assists school districts in meeting the requirement to identify and recruit all eligible migrant students and in meeting other applicable program compliance requirements. Staff development sessions focus on efforts to help migrant students succeed in school and successfully transition to postsecondary education or employment. On an annual basis, districts may consider joining the Migrant Shared Service Arrangement in order to address the needs of migrant students in a coordinated and efficient manner.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S):• Training & Technical Assistance for Program Implementation • Shared Service Arrangement Services

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: VIEW ALL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AT ECAMPUS.ESC13.NET

• Identification and Recruitment of Migrant Students• New Generation System Data Management Requirements• New Generation Hands-On Workshop• Shared Service Arrangement Meeting

CONFERENCE(S): VIEW REGION XII I CONFERENCES ON P. 80

• Annual Association for Migrant Educators of Texas (AMET) State Conference NOV 14-16, 2012

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Paraprofessional Certification TrainingThe Paraprofessional Certification Training is a three-day course that consists of orientation to the role of paraprofessionals. The course includes training on the stages of learning and scientifically-based strategies for paraprofessionals to assist in reading, writing, and math instruction. Participants will be administered a locally-developed assessment to demonstrate their knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics. This assessment meets requirements for ensuring that all paraprofessionals are highly qualified.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S): • Paraprofessional Certification Training is offered throughout the school

year and summer to provide districts the opportunity to hire highly-qualified staff.

PARAPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION TRAINING


• Paraprofessional Notebook


• Paraprofessional Training






PEIMSThe Region XIII Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) Team provides explanations of the overall collection and submission requirements for PEIMS, Person Identification Database (PID), PID Enrollment Tracking (PET), and student records data using the Texas Student Record Exchange System (TREx) and Edit+ systems. All training is based on the TEA Data Standards, TREx Data Standards, Financial Accounting Resource Guide, and Student Attendance Accounting Handbook. Interpretations and resolution of Edit+ data editing fatal errors, special warnings, warnings, and PID errors are available.

Region XIII also offers the PEIMS Cooperative, designed to provide additional services and training opportunities.

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Professional Learning CommunitiesRegion XIII provides training and support to campuses implementing Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Campuses can join our PLC Network, attend our annual PLC Conference, or contract for customized training and support throughout the year.

NETWORK MEETING(S):VIEW NETWORK MEETING LISTINGS ON PAGE 84

Professional Learning Communities Network• Please contact: [email protected]

CONFERENCE(S):VIEW ALL REGION XII I CONFERENCES ON PAGE 80

• Professional Learning Communities Conference with Rick and Becky DuFour JAN 9-10, 2013

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PPCD

Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities (PPCD)ESC Region XIII services for Preschool Programs for Children with Disabilities (PPCD) are dedicated to promoting best practices in early childhood settings for three- to five-year-old children.

Services provided include trainings on specific topics in early childhood special education, district on-site consultation visits and training, support for districts regarding best practice updates and compliance with state and federal regulations, support for teacher-to-teacher networking, a newly expanded library of resources, and visits to model sites.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S):• District and Classroom consultation• Information and Guidance on achieving Least Restrictive Environment for

3-5 year olds


• Early Childhood Outcomes and Prekindergarten Guidelines Alignment: Accessing the Curriculum

• PPCD Training Series: Differentiating Instruction• PECS: Picture Exchange Communication System• Handwriting Without Tears: Pre-Kindergarten• Transdisciplinary Play Based Assessment• Video Stories and Video Modeling in the Classroom


• Pre-K Alignment Posters

• Early Childhood Outcomes and Prekindergarten Alignment Document

CONFERENCE(S):VIEW ALL REGION XII I CONFERENCES ON P. 80

• Beat the Heat Summer Institute: JUN 26-28, 2013




PURCHASING COOPERATIVE

Purchasing CooperativeRegion XIII and Region 20 share in a Purchasing Cooperative to assist districts in securing the best price and value in purchasing supplies and food products for their operations. Information about the cooperative, including a vendor application, may be accessed at www.esc20.net (2013 Purchasing Cooperative).



RDSPD

Regional Day School Program for the DeafThe Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD) provides direct services to eligible newly identified infants and toddlers who are deaf or hard of hearing and their parents. RDSPD also provides professional development and technical assistance in the education, support, and inclusion of students in general education settings.


Itinerant Teachers of the Deaf Network MeetingsSupport Meeting for Region XIII RDSPD Itinerant Teachers and district deaf education certified itinerant teachers; topics to be developed are relevant to deaf educator issues (to be scheduled in the fall and spring).

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTVIEW ALL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AT ECAMPUS.ESC13.NET

• Including Students Who are Deaf/HH in General Education Classroom: Fall 2012



RELATED SERVICES: OCCUPATIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPY

Related Services: Occupational Therapy and Physical TherapyThe Related Services Program provides opportunities for school-based therapists to learn about best practices through professional development and technical assistance. The program emphasizes integrated and collaborative service delivery models, which support the least restrictive environment and access to the general curriculum.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S): • Technical assistance may include support with program evaluation or

student specific concerns• Webinar, video conference, and online course training options


Related Service Leadership Network MeetingsThis series of quarterly meetings is designed for district-identified lead therapists with the purposes of providing up-to-date information, ongoing support, project-based learning, and to address important issues in the field. A variety of topics will be addressed at each meeting based on the unique needs of the participants. • SEP 24, 2012• NOV 12, 2012• FEB 22, 2013• MAY 1, 2013


• Handwriting Without Tears: Pre-K• Access Methods for AAC• Active Learning• AT Accommodations and STAAR:

An Update• Dysgraphia and Assistive

Technology for Struggling Writers• iPad/Tablet Apps for Special

Education• Adapted PE Assessment and IEPs• Consultation, Collaboration,

Coaching webinar series• Sensory Processing Online Course

CONFERENCE(S):VIEW REGION XII I CONFERENCES ON P. __

• Early Childhood Meets Beat the Heat Institute JUN 26 –28, 2013

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RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION (RTI)

Response to Intervention (RtI) The Response to Intervention (RtI) framework is a proactive, multi-tiered system that addresses both the early identification of students who may be at risk, and the provision of interventions for academic and/or behavioral supports. Utilizing RtI, schools build campus-based leadership teams that work together to develop processes for implementing the following components of the framework:• universal screening of students• ensuring high-quality core instruction• implementing a tiered model of intervention (wherein the type and

intensity of interventions are dependent on student responsiveness)• frequent, systematic monitoring of student progress• utilizing data to make educational decisions

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S): The RtI Systems Check is a new service from Region XIII that includes both an assessment and a report of findings regarding campus-based implementation of the RtI framework. The report is based on core components of RtI, including leadership and professional development, and provides individualized feedback concerning campus strengths and next steps for implementation success.


RtI Network Support Meetings These meetings are offered as a support link to district RtI staff. This is an opportunity for networking and sharing of information. • SEPT 4, 2012• NOV 6, 2012

• FEB 5, 2013• APR 3, 2013


RtI Workshops• These workshops will focus on

various pieces of the RtI framework in order to support campuses and districts with implementing RtI with fidelity.

Response to Intervention - Putting it All Together (Online Module)• Response to Intervention -

Putting it All Together is a free, interactive online module designed to allow individuals throughout a school district to build a common understanding of the basic components of the Response to Intervention (RtI) framework.


• ELPS Toolkit• Scaffolding Accommodations



SCHOOL BOARD TRAINING

School Board Training Region XIII provides school board training based on the state framework for school board development. Trainings are offered onsite at Region XIII, cluster sites, and districts. Services include the state required training for new and experienced board members and legislative updates.



SchoolReach Notification System PartnershipSchoolReach Notification System is a web-based service, or “hosted” solution, that requires no onsite hardware or access to school phone lines for function. Easy-to-use web tools allow school administrators to create and manage parent, staff, and faculty contact lists. Outbound messages can take the form of recorded voice, email, or short text messages, with robust creation, editing, and reporting functionality. SchoolReach Notification System is used by thousands of schools for:• school cancellations;• emergency notification;• general announcements;• absentee notifications;• lunch balance notifications;• parent polls and surveys; and,• bus route change notifications

SCHOOLREACH NOTIFICATION SYSTEM



School Readiness IntegrationThe School Readiness Integration Team assists school districts in forming partnerships with community-based child care providers and Head Start programs to deliver Pre-K services to children and families. High-quality Pre-K prepares children for the transition to kindergarten and helps children become lifelong learners.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S): The School Readiness Integration Team provides the following:• technical assistance and guidance when applying for Pre-K grants;• training and support for the Kindergarten Readiness System;• outreach to community-based child care providers and Head Start

programs to collaborate on professional development and related projects; and

• assistance with the development of memorandums of understanding, mentoring, and support for ongoing successful relationships between collaboration partners.


• See School Ready section for a list of Professional Development Topics

SCHOOL READINESS INTEGRATION



School ReadyThe School Ready Team provides professional development, progress monitoring tools, program management, and technical support to teachers and administrators to develop high-quality school readiness and Pre-K programs. Support is available for districts, charter schools, Head Start, and childcare programs.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S):School Readiness Leadership Co-op This cooperative of services is designed to maintain and strengthen the quality of early childhood programs as districts function in a time of reduced fiscal resources.

Ready, Set, K!Ready, Set, K! is an online tool that can improve the quality of early childhood programs. The tool empowers teachers to identify gaps in Tier I instruction, group children for Tier II intervention, and complete report cards aligned to the Texas Pre-K Guidelines. Report cards can be printed in English and Spanish. Administrators can use the tool to compare data across students, teachers, and campuses.

NETWORK MEETINGSSchool Ready Leaders NetworkThis group provides an opportunity for Region XIII School Ready Specialists, district Pre-K Coordinators, principals, and other early childhood leaders to network to discuss timely information and share ideas to improve our students’ school readiness. • SEPT 25, 2012• NOV 27, 2012 • FEB 26, 2013 • MAY 14, 2013


Early Childhood Specialists can provide a variety of trainings at your campus. Topics include:• Maximizing Learning in a Half-day

Pre-K Program• Addressing the Pre-K Guidelines in

Hands-on Learning Centers• Oral Language Development• Phonological Awareness• Numeracy and Other Math Topics• Strategies for Teaching English

Language Learners• Classroom and Child Behavior

Management


• School Ready Back-to-School Conference AUG 20, 2013

SCHOOL READY



Focused on building teacher, campus, and district capacity, the Science Team provides professional development, technical assistance, and other services related to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR), 4x4 plan implementation, utilizing supplemental materials and other resources, supporting district curriculum including CSCOPE, and transitioning to End-of-Course exams at the high school level. In addition to public workshops, personalized professional development, and consultation services are available.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S):• Professional development aligned to the science TEKS and STAAR• Professional development aimed at aligning science and math• Support of diverse learners, including special education, gifted and

talented, and English language learners• Campus and district-based professional development available upon

request


• STAAR Webinar and Academy Series• Science Notebooks• Math for Science Teachers• Content workshops supporting the TEKS• Inquiry-Based Learning in the Science Classroom• Raising Rigor through Assessments

Science


Science Leadership NetworkThe Science Leadership Network provides district and campus leaders with TEA, SBOE, and legislative updates along with time to discuss relevant issues with peers.• NOV 15, 2012• MAY 13, 2013


• Science Instructional Planning Tool• Science ELL Instructional Strategies

SCIENCE MATERIALS:Region XIII has formed a cooperative with the Living Science Center at Region 20 to serve the living science material needs of teachers in the Central Texas area. The Science Material Center provides a broad spectrum of materials and services for all grade levels including over 100 living specimens, models, and tools. This is a subscription service offered to districts and/or campuses for a yearly fee. More information can be found online at www.esc13.net/scmaterial/.

SCIENCE



Secondary Transition/ Post-School OutcomesThe Transition Specialist provides professional development, technical assistance, and services to districts, charter schools, parents, and others to support effective graduation and transition planning for students with disabilities. The specialist works to increase district capacity in meeting federal and state transition requirements.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S): • Site visits for data/program review• Technical assistance for State Performance Plan (SPP) Indicators 1, 2, 13,

and 14


• Academic Achievement Record – Leaving a Clear Trail• Texas Transition: Are Your Students World-Ready?• Higher Education and Special Education: College Opportunities for ALL

Students• Job Coaching: Supporting Quality Work Experiences for Students with

Disabilities• SPP 13 and 14: Updates for 2012–2013


18+ Network Meetings 2012-2013:Provides critical updates, legal requirements, and networking opportunities for the teachers, staff, and related service providers who support 18+ programs. • OCT 10, 2012 (afternoon)• NOV 28, 2012 (afternoon)• FEB 14, 2013 (afternoon)• APR 24, 2013 (afternoon)

Transition Specialist Network Meetings 2012 - 2013: The purpose of the Transition Leadership Network is to provide a system of communication and collaboration to all 70 districts and charters. Federal and State updates and training opportunities will be provided through the Transition listserv and face-to-face meetings. • OCT 10, 2012 (morning)• NOV 28, 2012 (morning)• FEB 14, 2013 (morning)• APR 24, 2013 (morning)


SECONDARY TRANSITION/POST-SCHOOL OUTCOMES



Social StudiesRegion XIII provides professional development and technical support to build teacher, campus, and district capacity for developing a deep understanding of curriculum and best practice social studies instruction that prepares students for success on state assessments and provides readiness for college and careers.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S): • Social Studies TEKS Overview for Grades K-12• Social Studies Grade 8 Academy • End-of-Course Success: World Geography, World History, US History


Social Studies Leadership MeetingThis meeting is for all principals, social studies curriculum coordinators, social studies department chairs, or teachers. Attendees will receive the latest information and updates from the Education Service Center Region XIII regarding social studies. Information is shared regarding meetings, workshops, the latest news from TEA, conferences, successful strategies, local museums and libraries, and much more!• Early November 2012 • Early April 2012


Social Studies TEKS Planners •


• Discovering Texas Conference, AUG 9–10, 2012


• Social Studies TEKS Overview for Grades K-12

• Social Studies Grade 8 Academy • End-of-Course Success: World

Geography, World History, US History

• ELPS Academy–Social Studies• Document Based Questions (DBQ)

for the Social Studies and ELA Classroom

• Meet Me at the Museum: Pioneer Museum

• Meet Me at the Museum: The National Museum of the Pacific War

• Fun Tech Ideas for the Social Studies Classroom

• History Tech: Integrating Web 2.0 Tools into Social Studies Instruction

• Discovering Texas Conference

SOCIAL STUDIES



SPECIAL PROGRAMS/ SYSTEM SUPPORT

Special Programs/System SupportThe Region XIII System Support Component Team provides services for Child Nutrition, Coordinated School Health, Federal Program Shared Service Arrangement Support, State Programs, Accountability, Assessment, Data Management, Campus Turnaround, Homeless Education, and Migrant Education to school districts and charter schools within the region and across the state. Region XIII also supports members of the Shared Services Arrangements by providing training and technical assistance at no cost or reduced fees.


• Federal and State Updates 2012–2013• State Compensatory Education• Breakfast Talk: Application for Federal Funding and Compliance Reports

2013• Charter School Board Members• School Support Team• Title I Comparability• Campus Planning and Fiscal Requirements• Performance-Based Monitoring: Data Review, Overview, and Stages of

Intervention• Data Validation Monitoring System: Leaver, Discipline and Student

Assessment.• Accountability Overview – State and Federal• STAAR State of (Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness)


• State Program Monitoring Guide (SPMG)



Speech Language PathologySpeech Language Pathology (SLP) Services provides training and technical as-sistance. Technical assistance may include support with program evaluation or student specific concerns. SLP Services also provide information and support for the Texas Women’s University TETN SLP Master’s Degree Program.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S): • On-line access to the Texas Speech-Language Hearing Association (TSHA)

Eligibility Manual Trainings• Webinar, video conference, and online course training options• TSHA CEUs available for Speech Language Pathologists


• New Evaluation Personnel Boot Camp and Follow-up New SLP Webinar Series

• PECS: Basic Training, Picture Exchange Communication System, featuring Pyramid Educational Consultants

• Communication Strategies for Students with Significant Disabilities, featuring Phil Schweigert

• Bilingual SLP Lunchtime Discussion Group• SLP Distance Learning Series • Wednesday Webinar Series - Narrative-Based Intervention• SLP Satellite Job-Alike Meetings• Primary-Ancillary Team Training


Speech Language Pathology Leadership Network Designed to support best practice service delivery by district lead speech language pathologists and supervisors by addressing important and upcoming issues in the field. A variety of topics will be addressed at each meeting based on the unique needs of the participants. • SEP 4, 2012• NOV 6, 2012• JAN 15, 2013• APR 9, 2013

Bilingual Speech Language Pathology Leadership Network This series discusses issues relevant to both bilingual and monolingual speech-language pathologists working with bilingual or culturally and linguistically diverse students. Bilingual SLP teams are also encouraged to attend. Participants will have opportunity to share and discuss difficult cases, and a variety of resources will be provided. Dates to be announced.


• Hill Country/Lone Star Summer Institute JUN 18-19, 2013

• Beat the Heat meets Early Childhood JUN 26-28, 2013

VISIT OUR BLOG:www.esc13.net/thescoop/speech

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY



STATE COMPENSATORY EDUCATION COOPERATIVE

State Compensatory Education CooperativeThe State Compensatory Education Cooperative is an opportunity for school personnel in Region XIII to gain information and insight on selected critical topics to assist students who are at risk of dropping out of school, while also providing an opportunity for networking with other Region XIII clients.

Statewide School FinanceThe Region XIII Statewide School Finance department provides revenue templates, technical assistance, and staff development to school districts, administrators, and ESCs throughout the state.

STATEWIDE SCHOOL FINANCE



STRATEGIC INSTRUCTION MODEL

Strategic Instruction Model (SIM)The Strategic Instruction Model (SIM®) is a nationally recognized RtI model for secondary schools. SIM is comprised of Tier 1, Tier 2 and 3 instructional tools that increase academic success for all students, especially struggling learners, in secondary content classrooms.

The SIM Team offers professional development, technical assistance, and follow-up instructional coaching at the classroom, campus, and district levels.


Content Enhancement Routines are Tier 1 evidence-based teaching methods designed to: • Improve ability to identify, organize, comprehend, and recall information• Teach higher-order thinking skills• Increase student ownership of learning

Routines are available for:• Planning and Leading Learning (Course and Unit Organizer)• Explaining Text, Topics, and Details (FRAME, Vocabulary routines)• Teaching Concepts (Concept Comparison, Concept Mastery)• Increasing Performance and Motivation (Question Exploration)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTINUED:Tier 2 and 3- SIM® Learning Strategies: Learning Strategies are research validated intervention strategies for students who are two or more grade levels behind in reading or writing skills. These tools provide teachers with reading and writing strategies needed to make students more active learners by teaching them how to learn and how to use what they have learned to be successful in their content classes and in life. The eight-stage instruction sequence results in:• Mastery of targeted literacy skills• Increased motivation • Generalization of targeted skills in

core content classesLearning Strategies are available for:• Vocabulary Acquisition and

Comprehension (Word ID, Word Mapping, Paraphrasing, Self-Questioning, Inference)

• Storage of Information (Listening and Note-taking, Vocabulary LINCing)

• Written Expression (Sentence Writing, Paragraph Writing, Essay Test-taking)

The Content Enhancement Routines and Learning Strategies are research-validated at the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning. www.kucrl.org



STREAMING VIDEO

Streaming VideoDiscovery Education Streaming Basic is the leading streaming video service for schools. The materials integrate into any curriculum with 5,000 full-length videos segmented into 50,000 content-specific clips, 23,000 images, and 1,000 editable video clips. The program provides comprehensive K-12 curriculum coverage in six core subject areas. Also included are teacher resources and a quiz bank for each area.

A subscription provides classroom teachers with a valuable link to a Teacher Portal that contains lesson designs and helps for each video series.

Subscriptions are available on a district basis for three separate streaming products: Streaming Basic, Streaming PLUS, and Discovery Science. Contact: [email protected]

JOIN THE LISTSERV: Send an email request to [email protected] with Discovery Education List in the subject line. This will provide up-to-date information on additions to the collection during the school year.



STUDENT EVALUATION

Student EvaluationThe primary purpose of Student Evaluation is to provide to local education agencies professional development and technical assistance focused on ensuring that all students suspected of having a disability are provided a thorough and timely individual evaluation. This also applies to current students with disabilities who require a re-evaluation. Additional support is provided to local education agencies on the legal framework and compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and rules.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S):• Ethical Issues for Professionals in School Settings• Best Practice in Evaluation of Disabilities under IDEA• Administration and Interpretation of Assessment Instruments• NASP CPD’s available for nationally certified LSSP’s


• Bootcamp for New Evaluation Personnel • Ethics for Evaluation Personnel in the Schools - offered Fall and Spring• When Working Memory Derails Learning• Best Practice for Completing the Autism Supplement: What is Needed in

My FIE?• Webinar Series: The Neuropsychology of Reading Disorder, Mathematics,

Written Language and Emotional Disorders• Webinar Series:The Neuropsychology of Long Term Memory Assessment

and Interventions • Assessment of Long-Term Memory• Intervention for Long-Term Memory, Parts I and II


Evaluation Steering CommitteeThe lead Educational Diagnostician and/or Licensed Specialists in School Psychology (LSSP) from each district/Shared Service Arrangement (SSA) in Region XIII is invited to attend. Attendance at the Evaluation Steering Committee is at the discretion of the District/SSA Director of Special Education. • SEP 19, 2012• NOV 14, 2012• FEB 20, 2013• APR 17, 2013

Bilingual Evaluation Leadership Team Educational Diagnosticians and/or LSSP that provide evaluations for bilingual and second language learners from each district/SSA in Region XIII are invited to attend. Attendance at the BELT meetings is at the discretion of the District/SSA Director of Special Education.• OCT 15, 2012• JAN 14, 2013• APR 1, 2013


• Evaluation Handbook


• Hill Country Summer Institute Featuring Dr. Dawn Flanagan JUN 18-19, 2013


Substitute Teacher Support Substitute Teacher Support instructional goals: provide classroom management strategies; discuss safety, ethical, and legal issues; provide guidance in working with school personnel; model instructional strategies to enhance lessons; examine resources to enrich student learning experiences; and review lesson plan implementation.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S): • An online course for preparation of substitute teachers is currently “under construction.”

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER SUPPORT

TEACHER LEADERSHIP

Teacher LeadershipRegion XIII provides training and support to campus and district Teacher Leaders. Campuses and districts can join our Teacher Leadership Network or contract for customized training and support throughout the year.

NETWORK MEETING(S):• Please contact: [email protected].



TCDSS

Texas Center for District and School Support (TCDSS)The TCDSS team serves as a coordinating point for statewide school improvement initiatives of the Texas Education Agency. A Texas Initiative located at the Region XIII Education Service Center, the TCDSS coordinates and leverages statewide technical assistance services to support schools and districts in meeting required performance standards under both state and federal accountability systems. Additionally, the TCDSS leads and manages a number of grants and special projects for the Texas Education Agency focused on building statewide capacity for school improvement to ensure all students graduate career- and college ready.

The team conducts needs assessments through on-site visits and assists school/district personnel in developing and implementing an effective Campus/District Improvement Plan. They facilitate the Professional Service Provider (PSP) Network, which includes coordinated opportunities with Campus Intervention Team (CIT) members. TCDSS is also responsible for the statewide annual Advancing Improvement in Education (AIE) conference, the Texas Title I Priority Schools (TTIPS) grant, the School Improvement Program (SIP), and Supplemental Educational Services (SES). Technical assistance and support is offered to schools, districts, PSPs, and SES providers.


• Supplemental Educational Services workshops for districts and providers

• Trainings and webinars on the School Improvement Program (SIP)

• Trainings and webinars on TTIPS grant requirements and district and campus needs

• Training and online learning opportunities for PSPs

• Transforming Classroom Practice (TCP)

• Campus Planning Events (CPE)


• Principal Planning Guides

CONFERENCE(S):VIEW REGION XII I CONFERENCES

• Advancing Improvement in Education (AIE)OCT 16–18, 2012



TXED

Texas Education Network (TXED)The Texas Education Network (TXED) Network is a regional telecommunications network that is available to all districts in Region XIII. Through this safe, reliable, and secure regional infrastructure, Region XIII is an Internet Service Provider to many districts, providing:

• High Speed Internet Access• Network Security Services• External Firewall Management• E-mail Filtering for Spam and

Viruses• Intrusion Detection• Web Content Filtering

• Network Monitoring• Network Infrastructure Support• E-mail Hosting• DNS Management• Network Infrastructure

Consulting• Network Security Consulting



Texas Education Telecommunications Network (TETN)Since its inception in 1996, the Texas Education Telecommunications Network (TETN) has provided video, voice, and data services among the 20 Education Service Centers (ESCs) and the Texas Education Agency. These members formed the TETN cooperative to accomplish three main goals: • save out-of-pocket expenses by reducing travel required to attend meetings

in Austin;• enhance productivity to service center staff, district personnel,

administrators, teachers, and students; and,• create “added value” to network users.

Services across the TETN broadband network include interactive audio/video communication between two or more ESCs, internet access services, transport for disaster recovery purposes, and backhaul transport between ESCs and their schools located in different telecommunication areas.

Region XIII is the fiscal agent of the network and is responsible for the consortium budget and the TETN office. TETN services are available only to consortium members.

TETN



Texas Enterprise Information System (TxEIS)Texas Enterprise Information System (TxEIS) is a hosted web-based solution that incorporates software standards to make it compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Mac Safari browsers, as well as Linux and Windows operating systems. TxEIS applications are as follows:

Student Services: Attendance, discipline, TxGradeBook, TxConnect, TxMyZone, grade reporting, registration, scheduling, security administration, special education, health, and test scores

Business Services: Human resources (payroll, leave, and personnel records) and financial accounting (finance, budget, requisition, asset management, and accounts receivable)

PEIMS: Public Education Information Management System

Application and Data Hosting Services: Districts will have the option of having ESC Region XIII host the applications as well as the data maintained through these applications.

We provide technical assistance and training for updates, troubleshoot software problems, communicate user enhancement requests to programmers, maintain posted hours of support, and provide emergency numbers.

TXEIS



Texas Secondary School Redesign and Restructuring Program (TSSRRP)The Texas Secondary School Redesign and Restructuring Program is a statewide initiative that supports schools that receive funding under a Texas Education Agency competitive grant that focuses on Chapter 39 Academically Unacceptable (AU) secondary schools making improved student achievement in the Texas State Accountability System. The external service provider, selected by the grantee campus, will work with the entire secondary school campus to assist all stakeholders with the improvement of student achievement.

The TSSRRP Team provides case management and oversight to grantee campuses for project implementation through a comprehensive needs assessment process and creation of an evaluation framework to ensure that the determined professional development is focused on the campus redesign and restructuring goals set forward in the grant.

TSSRRP



Texas Turnaround Leadership Academy (TTLA)The Texas Turnaround Leadership Academy (TTLA) is a groundbreaking model designed to build district- and campus-level capacity for the turnaround of low performing schools. The TTLA model merges the promising practices of business and education to promote rapid and sustainable systemic change.This innovation focuses on both the district level and campus level alignment of leadership. It is designed to provide an opportunity for districts to rethink current systems and practices to more effectively impact school turnaround.

TTLA is offered in the following multiple-service delivery modes by the selection of Track I or Track II options based on district needs. The promising practices of TTLA can also be provided as stand-alone services.

TTLA STAND ALONE SERVICES:• Behavior Event Interview (BEI) Principal• Behavior Event Interview (BEI) Teacher Leader • BEI Turnaround Mindset Series• Driven by Data Training• 90 Day Actions Plans that Drive Turnaround• Building District Capacity to Support Campus Turnaround

VISIT OUR WEBSITE:• www.texasturnaround.net

TEXAS TURNAROUND LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

TTLA TRACK I OPTIONThis two-year track is provided in partnership with a local Institute of Higher Education and includes theories of organizational behavior and communications, business management strategies, and the re-culturing and renewal of troubled organizations.

TTLA TRACK I I OPTIONThis one-year track includes training based on the practical application of the foundational impact areas critical to turnaround. These promising practices were identified based on field work with 4 districts and 22 campuses impacting 22,164 students.

The options of Track I and Track II provide technical assistance and training for district-level leaders, campus principals, and their respective campus support teams. The training options focus on skills to lead systemic change, data analysis, decision-making, setting goals, and creating action plans.



Title 1 Cooperative ServicesRegion XIII provides technical assistance and professional development opportunities to participating schools with Title I schoolwide and targeted assisted campuses. Areas of technical assistance include needs assessments, planning, budgeting, program decision, evaluation of effectiveness, and compliance. Additionally, professional development opportunities are available for Title I funded paraprofessionals, including participation in parental involvement workshops.

TITLE 1 COOPERATIVE SERVICES



Troops to Teachers Texas Troops to Teachers (TTT) is a federally-funded program designed to relieve teacher shortages in public schools by assisting retiring and separating military personnel in becoming teachers in their next careers. At the state level, the Texas Troops to Teachers Office provides information and guidance to participants on all aspects of teacher certification. The Texas TTT Program serves the entire state from its office at Region XIII, providing the needed information on registration with the national TTT program and potential TTT financial benefits.

TROOPS TO TEACHERS



T-STEM

T-STEMThe Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (T-STEM) Initiative has the goal of improving student achievement in math and science for all demographic groups, with specific support for historically-underrepresented populations in pursuing STEM degrees and careers. Transformation 2013 T-STEM Center provides schools with instructional coaching, professional development, and customized technical assistance for STEM programs. Transformation 2013 T-STEM Center, a collaborative effort between Education Service Centers Region XIII and Region 20, is committed to ensuring that T-STEM academies and STEM-focused schools are supported and developed.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S): • Professional Development in Project-Based Learning (PBL)• Instructional Coaching for Implementation of the T-STEM Blueprint• Summer Camps for Teachers• Statewide PBL Writing Cohort• Administrator Support• Technical Assistance for STEM Programs• Technical Assistance for Texas Education Agency’s T-STEM Academy

Designation


• Foundations of Project-Based Learning

• Building Math• Engineering is Elementary• STEM Equity • STEM Leadership Visioning

Institute• Project-Based Learning Online

Workshops• Science Differentiated Instruction

through PBL


• 2nd Sense Math Book• 5th Sense Math Book• 8th Sense Math Book• ELL Instructional Strategy Sheets

for Math• ELL Instructional Strategy Sheets

for Science• Science TEKS Movement Tool• Instructional Planning Tools

VISIT OUR WEBSITE:www.transformation2013.org/



TxBESS Teacher Mentoring Program Texas Beginning Educator Support System (TxBESS) is research-based, comprehensive professional development for quality mentoring of first year teachers and beyond.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S): TxBESS is provided by Region XIII to teachers, lead mentors, and district administrators. A Trainer of Trainers is also provided after the initial four-day training to help districts set up a teacher mentoring program and to train their mentor teachers.


TxBESS is offered twice a year at Region XIII or scheduled as requested by districts.

TXBESS



Visual Impairments/Orientation and Mobility The Visual Impairment Team provides professional development, technical assistance, and services to districts, charter schools, and parents in the education, support, and inclusion of students who are blind and visually impaired, including students with deafblindness.

HIGHLIGHTED SERVICE(S): • Professional Development for:

- Teachers of the Visually Impaired (TVIs), and - Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists (COMS)

• Technical Assistance to TVIs and COMS related to quality educational programming, assistive technology, transition, and early childhood intervention

• Orientation and Mobility evaluations• Parent education and training• Educational programs for children ages birth to 22• Collaborative educational programs with DARS/Division for Blind

Services and Texas School for the Blind


Teachers of the Visually Impaired Network Meetings• SEPT 10, 2012• JAN 28, 2013• MAY 17, 2013

Orientation and Mobility Specialists Network MeetingsTBA: Please check ecampus for 2012-13 dates.


• Communication Strategies for Students with the Most Significant Disabilities

• TVI Network Meetings• Braille Literacy Support• Functional Routines for your

Classroom• Technology for VI• Orientation and Mobility Specialists

Cluster Meetings

VISIT OUR BLOG:www.esc13.net/thescoop/vi/

VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS/ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY


E D U C A T I O N S E R V I C E C E N T E R R E G I O N X I I I

COMMUNICATION and PRODUCTIONS E R V I C E S

The work we do with you depends on your needs. Every program and school we work with is unique and we focus on your successes and how we can enhance them.

If you don’t have a strategy in place, we can help you develop a plan to achieve your goals. If you already have a plan, we can help you align your efforts through an approach that delivers a consistent message to your audience.

Our goal is to find a solution for your needs, whether through communication, strategy, or production of print and video.

C O N T A C T U [email protected]

Design Services

Website Development

Video Production

www.esc13.net/communication

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STAAR RESOURCESINFORMATION AND FIELD GUIDES

Region XIII has consolidated state and regional resourcesto assist educators with the transition from TAKS to STAAR.Visit www.staartx.com for more information.

The STAAR Field Guides are designed to support campus (and district) teachers and leaders as they navigate the course to a new state assessment – STAAR.Order online today at http://store.esc13.net.

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9–10 Discovering Texas Conference22 School Ready Back-to-School Conference

5 Instructional Coaching Institute - Intro to Instructional Coaching 18 Fall Dyslexia Conference20 Leadership Network26 STAAR Distinguished Speaker Series: Gretchen Bernabel

15 STAAR Distinguished Speaker Series: Melanie Mayer16–18 Advancing Improvement in Education Conference

7 English Language Learner Institute14–16 Annual Association for Migrant Educators of Texas (AMET) State Conference16 STAAR Distinguished Speaker Series: Charles Fuhrken

AUGUST 2012

SEPTEMBER 2012

OCTOBER 2012

NOVEMBER 2012

11 STAAR Distinguished Speaker Series: Jeff Anderson

22 Differentiation for All Learners: Accepting the Challenge

19–20 Professional Learning Communities Conference with Rick and Becky DuFour

3 Careers on Wheels (COW) Day

14 i2 Inclusion Institute for Secondary Educators18–19 Hill Country Summer Institute Featuring Dr. Dawn Flanagan26–28 Early Childhood Meets Beat the Heat Institute

TBD Child Nutrition Program Annual Summer Conference12–13 Hill Country Librarian and Literacy Conference (HCL2)20 School Ready Back-to-School Conference

DECEMBER 2012

JANUARY 2013

MARCH 2013

JUNE 2013

CONFERENCES

For the latest listing of upcoming Region XIII conferences, VISIT WWW.ESC13.NET.

AUGUST 2013

MAY 2013


INTERNAL SERVICESRegion XIII offers a variety of services that internally support programs, services, and products provided to our districts.

BUSINESS OFFICEThe Business Office provides internal services to Region XIII staff in the areas of payroll, accounts receivable/payable, and other general business offices needs.

CHARTER SCHOOL RECORDS [email protected] XIII serves as registrar of students records for closed charter schools in Texas.

FACILITIES [email protected] facilities department is responsible for planning, maintaining, and providing a safe environment for Region XIII staff and visitors. The facility manager oversees all aspects having to do with the Region XIII facility, including emergency plans, fire alarm information, cubicle etiquette, and meeting rooms.

HUMAN RESOURCES [email protected] Human Resources department provides support to employees of Region XIII. The department maintains the development of the employment application, employs and processes new staff, administers benefits and compensation, compiles mandatory Human Resources records, monitors rules and regulations in compliance with the law, and conducts exit interviews.

COMMUNICATION AND PRODUCTION [email protected] Communication and Production Team provides strategy, public relations, and marketing and advertising support for Region XIII. The Product team manages the development and distribution of educational products for use in instruction and management.

PRINT AND MAIL SERVICES Region XIII provides print and mail services to all Region XIII staff.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER (PDC) [email protected] XIII is committed to providing high-quality professional learning. This team coordinates professional development activities for Region XIII staff and external clients upon request. Services include: team-building, planning, leading meetings, and small group facilitation.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT [email protected] PDC support team at Region XIII is committed to making access to workshops and events as easy as possible for internal and external clients. This team also ensures a quality training environment through audiovisual help desk support.

QUALITY MANAGEMENTIn order to provide quality educational products, professional development, technical assistance, and manage education programs, Region XIII has an established quality management program.


18+ Network Meetings 2012-2013:Provide critical updates, legal requirements, and networking opportunities for the teachers, staff, and related service providers who support 18+ programs. • OCT 10, 2012

(afternoon)• NOV 28, 2012

(afternoon)• FEB 14, 2013

(afternoon)• APR 24, 2013

(afternoon)

Assistive Technology Leadership Network MeetingsThis is a series of quarterly meetings of local district assistive technology specialists and assistive technology team leads with the purposes of identifying best practices in support of access to the general curriculum, universally designed instruction, instruction in the least restrictive environment, and other important and upcoming issues in the field. • SEP 26, 2012• NOV 15, 2012• FEB 15, 2013

• APR 26, 2013

Autism and Developmental Disabilities SpecialistsThis series of meetings will facilitate professional development and address issues specific to autism and developmental disabilities specialists in Region XIII. This training is for identified district autism and/or developmental disabilities specialists or supervisors only.• SEP 10, 2012• NOV 5, 2012

• FEB 4, 2013• MAY 6, 2013

Behavior Staff Support Network The BSSN provides updated information and training related to the needs of district behavior specialists and school staff who work with children with challenging behaviors. • OCT 25, 2012 • FEB 7, 2013

Bilingual/ESL Directors’ Meeting 2012-2013 The purpose of these meetings is to share information, network, collaborate, and address current issues and updates regarding bilingual/ESL language programs and instruction. During these meetings, participants will have opportunities for collaboration with other educators who are working to address the needs of limited English proficient students. • SEP 11, 2012• NOV 13, 2012

• FEB 12, 2013• APR 9, 2013

Bilingual Speech Language Pathology Leadership Network This series discusses issues relevant to both bilingual and monolingual speech-language pathologists working with bilingual or culturally and linguistically diverse students. Bilingual SLP teams are also encouraged to attend. Participants will have opportunities to share and discuss difficult cases, and a variety of resources will be provided. Dates to be announced.

To register for Network Meetings, visit http://ecampus.esc13.net.

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Campus Turnaround Network Support Meetings The primary focus will be on the Campus Improvement Plan developed by the campus leadership team, Campus Improvement Team (CIT), and/or Professional Service Providers (PSPs) that determined their professional development needs for the 2012-13 school year. Teams will be available to collaborate with external members of the CITs who will share their insight around successful strategies and interventions used with campuses who were formally rated academically unacceptable (AU).

Counselor Services NetworkDesigned to keep practicing school counselors and other student support professionals up-to-date and informed on all of the latest information at the state level, share and build a network of support with fellow campus counselors, and hear presentations by Texas Education Agency and ESC Region XIII staff.• SEPT 10, 2012• OCT 15, 2012• JAN 8, 2013

• MAR 7, 2013• MAY 15, 2013

CSCOPE Support MeetingsCSCOPE Support meetings are intended to provide new information as well as opportunities to revisit implementation ideas to sustain districts’ abilities to support teachers in the use of CSCOPE curriculum. Meeting attendance is encouraged for district curriculum leaders and campus administrators as well as teacher-leaders in CSCOPE districts. • SEP 17, 2012• NOV 12, 2012

• FEB 5, 2013• APR 16, 2013

Curriculum Council The Curriculum Council provides district curriculum and special education leaders up-to-date information

about major curriculum, instruction, and assessment initiatives. All central office personnel and campus level administrators with district responsibilities are encouraged to attend. At each meeting, members will receive a State Board and Legislative Update, a TO DO List (deadlines and responsibilities), a program addressing urgent needs for leaders in curriculum and special education, and time to network. BLOG: www.esc13.net/thescoop/cc • SEPT 6, 2012• OCT 4, 2012• NOV 1, 2012• JAN 10, 2013• FEB 7, 2013

• APR 4, 2013• MAY 2, 2013• JUN 6, 2013• JUL 25, 2013

Directors of Guidance and/or District Counseling LeadersDesigned to discuss programs, plans, and changes to Comprehensive Guidance programs across the region. Days to be determined.

Dyslexia Coordinators’ MeetingsThis meeting is an opportunity and forum for District Dyslexia and 504 Coordinators to network and share up-to-date topics surrounding educational law, research, and effective services.• OCT 4, 2012 • FEB 2, 2013

Evaluation Steering CommitteeThe lead Educational Diagnostician and/or Licensed Specialists in School Psychology (LSSP) from each district/Shared Service Arrangement (SSA) in Region XIII is invited to attend. Attendance at the Evaluation Steering Committee is at the discretion of the District/SSA Director of Special Education. • SEP 19, 2012• NOV 14, 2012

• FEB 20, 2013


G/T Directors/Coordinators Contact MeetingThese contact meetings offer opportunities for district G/T coordinators, G/T directors, curriculum directors, and other interested educators to discuss important topics pertaining to gifted education.• OCT 4, 2012• DEC 12, 2012

• APR 10, 2013

Homeless Education Focus Groups From seasoned Homeless Liaisons to first-year educators, focus groups are an informal opportunity for you to voice questions or concerns regarding homeless education. Join with other school staff who work with students experiencing homelessness to disseminate information, determine needs, and identify opportunities for collaboration.• Group 1, OCT 2, 2012 • Group 2, MAR 5, 2013 • Group 3, APR 30, 2013

Instructional Coach Support NetworkThe Instructional Coach Support Network is a series of monthly meetings designed for instructional coaches, facilitators, and specialists. These meetings provide opportunities for coaches to learn about up-to-date research and models, and allow time to collaborate and share ideas related to coaching. Meetings will be available face-to-face at Region XIII and through videoconferencing.• SEP 5, 2012• OCT 25, 2012• NOV 13, 2012• DEC 13, 2012

• JAN 24, 2013• FEB 28, 2013• MAR 21, 2013• MAY 23, 2013

Itinerant Teachers of the Deaf Network MeetingsSupport Meeting for Region XIII RDSPD Itinerant Teachers and district deaf education certified

itinerant teachers; topics to be developed are relevant to deaf educator issues (to be scheduled in the fall and spring).

Math Leadership NetworkThe Math Leadership Network provides district and campus leaders with TEA, State Board of Education (SBOE), and legislative updates, along with time to discuss relevant issues with peers.• OCT 4, 2012• NOV 1, 2012

• MAY 2, 2013

New Special Education Director SeriesProvides opportunities for communication, collaboration, and development of support systems for LEA staff in special education leadership roles. Topics include funding, compliance, staffing, personnel evaluation, and other issues identified as high priority by special education directors.• SEP 12, 2012• NOV 8, 2012• FEB 14, 2013

• APR 11, 2013• MAY 9, 2013

Orientation and Mobility Specialists Network MeetingsTBA: Please check ecampus for 2012-13 dates.

Related Service Leadership Network MeetingsThis series of quarterly meetings is designed for district-identified lead therapists with the purpose of providing up-to-date information, ongoing support, project-based learning, and to address important issues in the field. A variety of topics will be addressed at each meeting based on the unique needs of the participants. • SEP 24, 2012• NOV 12, 2012

• FEB 22, 2013• MAY 1, 2013

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RtI Network Support Meetings These meetings are offered as a support link to district RtI staff. This is an opportunity for networking and sharing of information. • SEPT 4, 2012• NOV 6, 2012

• FEB 5, 2013• APR 3, 2013

School Ready Leaders NetworkThis group provides an opportunity for Region XIII School Ready Specialists, district Pre-K Coordinators, principals, and other early childhood leaders to network to discuss timely information and share ideas to improve our students’ school readiness.

• SEPT 25, 2012• NOV 27, 2012

• FEB 26, 2013 • MAY 14, 2013

Science Leadership NetworkThe Science Leadership Network provides district and campus leaders with TEA, SBOE, and legislative updates along with time to discuss relevant issues with peers.• NOV 15, 2012 • MAY 13, 2013

Social Studies Leadership MeetingThis meeting is for all principals, social studies curriculum coordinators, social studies department chairs, or teachers. Attendees will receive the latest information and updates from the Education Service Center Region XIII regarding social studies. Information is shared regarding meetings, workshops, the latest news from TEA, conferences, successful strategies, local museums and libraries, and much more!• NOV 2012 • APR 2013

Speech Language Pathology Leadership Network Designed to support best practice service delivery by district lead speech language pathologists and supervisors by addressing important and upcoming issues in the field. A variety of topics will be addressed at each meeting based on the unique needs of the participants. • SEP 4, 2012• NOV 6, 2012• JAN 15, 2013

• APR 9, 2013• APR 17, 2013

Special Education Leadership NetworkRegion XIII’s leadership network for special education directors will focus on state and regional priorities and is intended to provide current information and networking opportunities for directors as they implement special education programs in their LEAs. A variety of topics will be addressed at each meeting based on the unique needs of the network. Available onsite and through video conferencing. • SEP 12, 2012• NOV 8, 2012• FEB 14, 2013

• APR 11, 2013• MAY 9, 2013

Teachers of the Visually Impaired Network MeetingsTeachers of the visually impaired will meet periodically to review updated information related to: IDEA, Accessible Instruction Materials, technology, and best practice in instruction.

• SEPT 10, 2012• JAN 28, 2013

• MAY 17, 2013


Transition Specialist Network Meetings The purpose of the Transition Leadership Network is to provide a system of communication and collaboration to all 70 districts and charters. Federal and state updates and training opportunities will be provided through the Transition listserv and face-to-face meetings. • OCT 10, 2012

(morning)• NOV 28, 2012

(morning)• FEB 14, 2013

(morning)• APR 24, 2013

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Visionaries in Learning and Technology (ViTaL)An advisory group of technology representatives from each school district in Region XIII. Efforts center on the integration of technology, compliance with state and federal requirements, and providing professional development to increase district capacity.Face to Face• SEP 27, 2012• JAN 16, 2013• MAY 15, 2013

Webinars• OCT 17, 2012• NOV 21, 2012• FEB 20, 2013• APR 17, 2013

Virtual TeachingThis online group addresses the challenges and strategies used in the best virtual learning environments. The group meets every six weeks in the virtual classroom; can be joined in Project Share.

NETWORK MEETINGS

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Math ELAR

2nd Sense Math Book2nd Sense is a tool designed to help second grade students be successful in Mathematics. Strategies for all learners, activities for group or individual settings, objective assessment to review understanding, and teacher notes are included.

Starting at $50

5th Sense Math Book Updated for STAAR. AvailableDesigned to help 5th grade students succeed on TAKS objectives in Mathematics. Strategies for all learners, ac-tivities for group/individual settings, objective assessment to review understanding, and teacher notes are included. Available in Spanish. $95

8th Sense Math Book 8th Sense is a tool designed to help 8th grade students be successful on the TAKS objectives in Mathematics. Strategies for all learners, activities for group or individual settings, objective assessment to review understanding, and teacher notes are included. $95

ELL Instructional Strategies MathEnglish Language Learner Instructional Strategy Sheets are an essential, user-friendly tool that will assist every classroom teacher with ef-fective strategies for English language learners. $15

Texas Response to Curriculum Focal Points (TxRCFP) (K-8)The TxRCFP document or-ganizes the TEKS around key conceptual ideas that empha-size integration of concepts across the strands/skills and lead naturally to mathemati-cal connections and higher-level thinking. Can be used as a framework for improving overall mathematics instruc-tion and achievement. $20

ELL Instructional Strategy SheetsThese sheets contain a carbon-copied checklist to assist classroom teachers with effective strategies for ELLs, including methods, pacing, materials, and grading. Available for Self-Contained, language arts, social studies, science, and math classrooms. Can be used by LPAC as documentation of accommodations. $15

English Language Arts and Reading TEKS Resource Handbook This handbook can be used as a reference for implement-ing the TEKS for English Language Arts and Reading, Elementary. Student expecta-tions for Reading/Compre-hension Skills are provided in each subsection and de-scribed for the appropriate grade level. $15

The Writing Adventures of Nelda and Erwin–Discovering Narrative and Expository WritingThis series of lessons is designed to help introduce expository writing to students by building on what they know: the narrative essay. Each lesson is considered a “mini-lesson” intended to last no longer than the first 15-20 minutes of Writing Workshops. $8

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This tool is designed to support teachers in instructional planning by providing a means to process the sampling of assessed standards on the released STAAR items. Using this process, educators will:• review historical assessment data;• read and solve sample STAAR items;• analyze assessment prompts in order to consider the multiple steps

required to generate a response;• anticipate varying approaches and steps students might take; and,• reflect on his or her current classroom instruction.

The goal of this tool is to guide effective planning, including probing questions, and monitoring of student progress, which support student success.The Instructional Planning Tool is organized by the learning standards assessed on STAAR. Each standard is labeled as Readiness, Supporting, or Process.

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Science TEKS Movement ToolThis training tool is de-signed to demonstrate the movement of science TEKS among grade levels in the release of the latest science TEKS. This movement is il-lustrated through animation and is coded for easy visual understanding. $20

ELL Instructional Strategies ScienceELL Instructional Strategy Sheets are an essential, user-friendly tool that will assist every classroom teacher with effective strategies for Eng-lish language learners. $15

The Social Studies TEKS PlannerThe Social Studies TEKS Planner is designed to help administrators and teach-ers understand the changes in the Social Studies TEKS when planning a compre-hensive social studies pro-gram, lessons, and delivering instruction. Starting at $25

ELL Instructional Strategies Social StudiesEnglish Language Learner Instructional Strategy Sheets are an essential, user-friendly tool that will assist every classroom teacher with ef-fective strategies for English language learners. $15

PRODUCTS Curriculum and Instruction/Leadership

Paraprofessional HandbookFor those participants who attend the Region XIII Paraprofessional training, a locally developed assessment to demonstrate knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing, and mathematics that meets requirements for ensuring that all paraprofessionals are highly qualified will be administered. Starting at $45

Principal Planning GuideThe Principal Planning Guide (PPG) is a resource designed to provide practical suggestions to issues that affect student academic performance on a campus. Each subject addressed in the guide is designed to meet the needs of Title I campuses that are in the School Improvement Program. $45

ILD (5day) Participant BinderThe Instructional Leadership Development (ILD) binder contains six components to assist administrators in becoming more effective instructional leaders and in improving the quality of student performance in schools. $50

PDAS Participant ManualContains materials needed to take the PDAS Training, including the Commissioner’s rules on teacher appraisals, appraisal/walkthrough forms, and Appraisal Framework and Scoring Guide, except for the four case studies. $50




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Special Education Funding

Jim Walsh - Legislative Update DVDA legislative update from his Back to School Special pre-sentation, Walsh highlights the changes in legislation that affect every aspect of school operations, including Personnel Issues, Reduction in Force, Student Discipline, and Bullying. $125

Learning Forward 2011 Virtual Conference (available until Dec 2012)Experience the Learning Forward Annual Conference via more than 35 hours of live conference streaming content. Learn in real time or on your own time. Individual $50, Campus/Group $100, District $1000

Facilitation TipsProvides a quick reference on facilitation for school personnel, parents and advocates; gives reminders of skills; offers tools and tech-niques with real-life exam-ples; serves as a “take along” to prepare for discussions; and provides blank pages for ideas and techniques. $15

Early Childhood Outcomes & Prekindergarten AlignmentProvides preschool teachers with a resource that aligns the Pre-K Guidelines to Early Childhood Outcomes and provides information for developing appropriate goals and interventions for children with learning differences. $23

Evaluation HandbookThe Full and Individual Evaluation will provide a:•detailed picture of the student’s strengths and weaknesses,•general guideline of a Full and Individual Evaluation (FIE) report; and,•review of a variety of as-sessment strategies to assist evaluation personnel in gathering relevant func-tional, developmental, and academic information. $12

Prekindergarten PostersThis set of 7 posters aligns the major Pre-K learning centers including Dramatic Play, Manipulatives, Library, Art, Writing, Block, and Computer to all areas of the Pre-K guidelines. Each poster explains the skills that the center targets, as well as open ended questions to assist adults in meaningful play interactions.

$21/set(not sold individually)

Quick Reference Special Education FundingThe Quick Reference to Special Education Funding will help you avoid the common confusion around special education revenue and expenditures. This tool offers superintendentd, board members, finance and special education directors the information needed to operate a fiscally compliant program. $20

State-Assessment Decision-Making BrochureDistricts can use this tool in ARD meetings to guide the participants in aligning a student’s present level of performance to student needs, goals and objectives, accommodations, services, and state assessment decisions. $4

State Assessment Decision Making

Matching Student Services to Student Needs

DefinitionsAccommodationsAccommodations do not reduce learning expectations. They provide a student access to grade-level instruction and assessment.

Modifications Modifications, however, refer to practices that do change, lower, or reduce learning expectations. Although providing modifications may have the unintended consequence of reducing a student’s opportunity to learn critical content, modifications may allow students to participate more meaningfully and productively in school learning experiences.

Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP) The PLAAFP guides the ARD committee in developing the student’s IEP because it defines where a student currently is, both academically and functionally.

General Assessments(page 14 of ARD Committee Decision Making Process for the Texas Assessment Program 2010-2011 Manual)

TAKSThis assessment is administered statewide on a specific date and measures a student’s mastery of the grade-level TEKS.

TAKS (Accommodated) This assessment is for students receiving special education services who meet the eligibility criteria for specific accommodations. It is administered statewide on a specific date and measures a student’s mastery of the grade level TEKS. TAKS (Accommodated) contains the same items as TAKS but does not include embedded field-test items. It also contains format changes such as larger font and fewer test items per page.

Alternate Assessments (page 14 of ARD Committee Decision Making Process for the Texas Assessment Program 2010-2011 Manual)

TAKS-MThis is an alternate assessment based on modified academic achievement standards and is designed for students who meet participation requirements for TAKS-M and for whom TAKS is not appropriate. It covers the same grade-level TEKS as TAKS, but the format and test design have been changed. These changes include larger font, fewer test items and answer choices, simplified sentence structure and vocabulary, deletion of extraneous information, and reduced complexity of graphics. Also, TAKS-M mathematics and science tests have no griddable items. On TAKS-M reading/ELA tests, there are no thematically linked selections or associated crossover questions, open-ended reading responses, or visual representations.

TAKS–AltThis is an alternate assessment based on alternate academic achievement standards and is designed for students with significant cognitive disabilities who are unable to participate in other statewide assessments, even with substantial accommodations and/or modifications. It involves teachers observing students as they complete assessment tasks that link to the grade-level TEKS. After observing students, teachers evaluate student performance based on the TAKS–Alt rubric and submit results through an online instrument.

ResourcesARD Committee Decision Making Process for the Texas Assessment Program 2010-2011 Manualhttp://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/ard/ard_manual.pdf

2010-2011 Accommodations Manual http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/resources/accommodations/Manual2010-11.pdf

Copyright © 2010, Texas Education Agency. All rights reserved. Developed by Education Service Center Region XIII.

ARD Committee Decision-Making Process

Step 1: Review the student’s present level of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP).

� Address present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) � Discuss student’s strengths � Use baseline data to describe current need � Discuss student’s use of accommodations, modifications, and/or supports

Information that can be used to create the PLAAFP statements includes the following:

� Formal evaluation data � Classroom Data � Review of current accommodations and modifications —what works, what doesn’t work � Information from parents � Information from related services � Review of current assistive technology � Progress reports

Step 2: Review the student’s instructional plan, including accommodations, modifications, or supports that the student needs and uses in order to access the grade-level TEKS.

� Review goals and objectives and benchmarks to ensure alignment with PLAAFP’s � Review current accommodations, modifications, and/or supports

Using current data the ARD Committee should ask the following:

� Does the student receive instruction in the grade-level TEKS with or without accommodations?

� Does the student receive instruction in the grade-level TEKS through modifications (with or without accommodations)?

� Does the student receives instruction in the grade-level TEKS through prerequisite skills?

Step 3: Determine the appropriate assessment for the student: TAKS, TAKS (Accommodated), TAKS-M, or TAKS-Alt.

4 Assessment Options

General Assessments Alternate Assessments

TAKS TAKS-M

TAKS (Accommodated) TAKS-Alt

The ARD committee must address whether the student:

� Receives instruction in the grade-level TEKS for this subject with or without accommodations; If yes, then the student takes TAKS for this subject.

� Receives instruction in the grade-level TEKS for this subject with specific accommodations that are allowed or approved for use on TAKS (Accommodated) If yes, then the student takes TAKS (Accommodated) for this subject.

� Accesses the grade-level TEKS for this subject through modifications If yes,

� Review the participation requirements for TAKS–M. (page 17) � Student meets all of the participation requirements; if yes, student takes TAKS-M

� Has a significant cognitive disability that requires the student to access the grade-level TEKS through prerequisite skills If yes,

� Review participation requirements for TAKS–Alt. (page 18) � Student meets all of the participation requirements; if yes, student’s knowledge and

skills can best be assessed with TAKS–Alt.

Step 4: Document the appropriate assessment, including the accommodations or supports the student will need during the assessment.

� The ARD committee must document the rationale for all assessment decisions. � If an alternate assessment (TAKS–M or TAKS–Alt) is selected, the ARD committee must

document the following: � Why the student cannot participate in a general assessment � Why the selected alternate assessment is appropriate � What accommodations are necessary to measure the student’s academic achievement? � For TAKS–Alt

• Document whether a student has a significant cognitive disability and meets all the participation requirements.

• Instructional materials, strategies, accommodations, and supports should be documented in the student’s IEP.

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PRODUCTS Accountability/Tech Online/Special Programs

DMACData Management for As-sessment and Curriculum supplies Texas educators with the tools and services necessary to develop educa-tion provided to students. Each component is priced separately, allowing you to purchase only those pieces you need. Starting at $400

eduphoria! School Objects: AwareEduphoria’s Aware module is a dynamic tool that makes benchmark testing and data analysis a seamless experi-ence. $395

WebCCATWeb-Based Comprehensive Curriculum Assessment Tool provides educators with a repository of more than 33,000 questions mapped to the TEKS that can be used to create assessments in language arts, math, science, and social studies for grades 3-11. Membership $3,000

Social Media ToolkitDesigned to assist districts/schools in determining what social media outlets and implementations are best. Starting at $10

Homeless Data Online Collection SystemFor collection and storage of demongraphic, academic, and other information pertaining to children and youth without homes. $200

Bullies are a Pain in the BrainDevelops vital social and interpersonal relationship skills by combining a sys-tematic reading and writing curriculum with theme-based motivational content that students can connect to their own lives. Features the 2011 NAEP frameworks for writ-ing, 6-9 week lesson plans, multiple writing activities, and reading passages. Visit store.esc13.net for details.

English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) ToolkitDesigned to help teachers incorporate the ELPS when planning lessons and deliver-ing instruction. The toolkit contains:•a copy of the ELPS•guidelines for differentiating instruction and interactive strategies for developing academic language•a section on lesson planning•corresponding ELPS, sample sentence stems $45

ELPS Planning ToolThis resource may be used as a planning tool to help design and deliver instruction that supports the linguistic needs of English language learn-ers. This tool includes the summary of the ELPS, ELPS Linguistic Accommodations, and the ELPS Proficiency Level Descriptors. $8

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ESL Academy BinderThis interactive 4-day training module for K-12 ESL teachers is based on the Domains and Competencies of the ESL TExES exam and is designed to prepare classroom teachers for the ESL TExES and for work with ELLs at all levels and in all content areas. $50

ELPS Student ChecklistAn essential, convenient tool to track your students, language proficiency levels in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writ-ing. This product is sold as a carbon-copied tablet to allow for easy record keeping.

$15

Essential Español BookletsA Spanish-language quick reference guide for person-nel, specifically healthcare providers, who interact with Spanish-speaking students and parents.

Individual Booklets $8Set of 3 booklets $20

ELL Instructional Strategy SheetsThese sheets contain a carbon-copied checklist to assist teachers with strategies for ELLs, including methods, pacing, materials, and grading. Available for Self-Contained, language arts, social studies, science, and math classrooms. $15

New Land New Language DVDThis DVD is a documen-tary about the process of English acquisition from the student’s perspective. New Land, New Life, New Language portrays successful, secondary ELLs from Mexico, Ukraine, and Vietnam who discuss factors that enhanced language acquisition, academic learning, and adjustment to a new country. $10

Dyslexia Supplemental Resource BookIntended to provide Texas public school districts and charter schools administra-tive resource information for ensuring students with dyslexia are within all Tiers of a Response to Interven-tion (RtI) process, and are identified and served at appropriate times through a high-quality, sustainable dyslexia program of services.$25

G/T State PlanThe Texas Legislature man-dates that school districts identify and serve gifted/talented students at all grade levels. This State Plan (ad-opted in 2000 by the Texas State Board of Education) forms the basis of G/T ser-vices and accountability. The 2000 State Plan was revised in 2009 and is available for purchase as one combined English- and Spanish-lan-guage document. $5

PBS TeacherLine Gifted Education Awareness CampaignThis campaign provides educators, parents, and the business community with information about the need for and benefits of authentic, engaged learning for all students, including gifted/talented (G/T) students.Starting at $10 while supplies last

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The Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP)The TPSP Guide to Success is for teachers interested in finding new ways to dif-ferentiate instruction for G/T students or in becoming familiar with curriculum that provides enhanced academic opportunities for all students. Starting at $10

Celebrate Your ChildParents have a unique perspective that can help teachers and administrators discover a child’s strengths and individual learning needs. The video and cards have been designed to initiate a dialogue between parents and teachers. Starting at $15

Parent Taught Driver’s EducationCLASSROOM AND IN CAR INSTRUCTIONCD-ROM $25Hard Cover $75Download $25

IN CAR INSTRUCTION ONLYDownload $15

STAAR Parent BrochureThis brochure covers basic introductory information about STAAR, including the transition from TAKS to STAAR, student assessment, and the impact the new assessment will have on grade advancement and graduation.

Set of 10 for $7

STAAR Community BrochureHelping our community and patrons know about the changes in our testing program can be a challenge. This simple tool helps to powerfully convey the changes in questions that our students have been answering over time. This tool also helps non-educators understand what students must do in order to successfully answer assessment questions. $10

STAAR Field GuidesThe STAAR Field Guides are designed to support campus (and district) leaders as they navigate the course to a new state assessment – STAAR (State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness).

Starting at $50

STAAR Snapshot PostersThese 14” x 22” posters offer a one page overview of the standards assessed on STAAR. They are sold individually or in campus bundle sets. Available in elementary, middle school, and high school bundles. $50

Instructional Planning ToolsDesigned to support teachers in instructional planning by providing a means to process the sampling of assessed standards on the released STAAR items.

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E D U C AT I O N S E R V I C E C E N T E R R E G I O N X I I I

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTERThe Region XIII Professional Development Center (PDC) is committed to providing the highest quality professional learning to internal and external clients by consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations for quality and performance.

By providing quality training opportunities for personnel, and striving for improvements to Region XIII processes and systems, the PDC helps maintain a workforce that is prepared to serve all clients.

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#504

Dyslexia and 504, p. 29;

AAcademically Unacceptable (AU)

Campus Turnaround, p. 19;Access to General Curriculum

Access to General Curriculum, p. 10; Assistive Technology, p. 13; Related Services, p. 51;

Accommodations Access to General Curriculum, p. 10;

Accountability Assessment and Benchmarking, p. 12; Data and Accountability Services, p. 26;

AchieveTexas College and Career Readiness, p. 23;

Administrator Certification Certification, p. 20;

Administrator Certified to Appraise Teachers Instructional Leadership Development (ILD) and Professional Development Appraisal System (PDAS), p. 38;

Administrator development Instructional Leadership Development (ILD) and Professional Development Appraisal System (PDAS), p. 38;

Adolescent Literacy Strategic Instruction Model, p. 63;

Advanced Academics Advanced Academic Programs and Special Projects, p. 11; Gifted and Talented, p. 33;

AEIS Data and Accountability Services, p. 26;

Algebra readiness Advanced Academic Programs and Special Projects, p. 26;

Alternative Certification Certification, p. 20;

Assessment Assessment and Benchmarking, p. 12;

Assistive Technology Assistive Technology, p. 13; Related Services, p. 51;

At-Risk Homeless Education Program, p. 35;

Autism Autism, p. 14;

AYP Data and Accountability Services, p. 26;

B Behavior

Behavior Services, p. 15;Behavior Interventions

Behavior Services, p. 15;Behavior RTI

Behavior Services, p. 15;Benchmarking

Assessment and Benchmarking, p. 12;

Bilingual/ESL Bilingual/ESL, p. 16;

Blind Visual Impairments/Orientation and Mobility, p. 77;

Blindness Visual Impairments/Orientation and Mobility, p. 77;

Builds Consensus Campus Snapshot, p. 18;

Bus Driver Bus Driver Training, p. 17;

Business Manager Business Manager Cooperative, p. 17;

C Campus Intervention Team (CIT)

Campus Turnaround, p. 19;

Campus Leadership Team Campus Turnaround, p. 19;

Campus Snapshot Campus Snapshot, p. 18;

Campus Turnaround Campus Turnaround, p. 19;

Career College and Career Readiness, p. 23;

Certification Certification, p. 20;

Child Nutrition Child Nutrition Programs, p. 21;

Classroom Management Behavior Services, p. 15;

Classroom Observations Campus Snapshot, p. 18;

Coaching Leadership Coaching and Leadership Development Center, p. 22;

Collaboration Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), p. 47;

College College and Career Readiness, p. 23;

College Admissions College and Career Readiness, p. 23;

College and Career Readiness Advanced Academic Programs and Special Projects, p. 11; College and Career Readiness, p. 23;

Comprehensive Needs Assessment Campus Snapshot, p. 18;

Content Literacy Strategic Instruction Model, p. 63;

Coordinated School Health School Health, p. 53;

Co-Teaching Access to General Curriculum, p. 10;

Counseling College and Career Readiness, p. 23;

INDEX


Counseling Homeless Education Program, p. 35;

CSCOPE CSCOPE, p. 25;

CTE College and Career Readiness, p. 23;

CTVI Visual Impairments/Orientation and Mobility, p. 77;

DData

Assessment and Benchmarking, p. 12; Data and Accountability Services, p. 26;

Data Gathering Campus Snapshot, p. 18;

Deaf Regional Day School Program for the Deaf, p. 50;

Discipline Behavior Services, p. 15;

District Snapshot District Snapshot, p. 28;

Drop Out College and Career Readiness, p. 23;

Dysgraphia Dyslexia and 504, p. 29;

Dyslexia Dyslexia and 504, p. 29; Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certification, p. 77;

EEarly Childhood

School Ready, p. 56, p. 30; PPCD, p. 48, p. 55;

Early Intervention Dyslexia and 504, p. 29;

Economics Social Studies, p. 59;

ELL Advanced Academic Programs and Special Projects, p. 11;

Email Filtering Texas Education Network (TXED), p. 68;

End of Course Exams College and Career Readiness, p. 23;

Engagement Access to General Curriculum, p. 10;

Engineering T-STEM, p. 75;

EOC Mathematics, p. 43;

ESTAR Mathematics, p. 43;

Ethics College and Career Readiness, p. 23;

Executive Services Executive Services, p. 31;

Executive Director Executive Services, p. 31;

FFacilitating Individual Education

Program Facilitate Individual Education Program, p. 29;

Field Service Agent Special Programs, p. 60;

Field Services Field Services, p. 31;

FIEP Facilitate Individual Education Program, p. 29;

Finance Statewide School Finance, p. 62;

Fine Motor Early Childhood, p. 30;

Firewall Texas Education Network (TXED), p. 68;

First Time Administrator Induction Academy First Time Administrator Induction Academy, p. 30;

FSA Special Programs, p. 60;

Funding Grants Support, p. 34;

GG/T

Gifted and Talented, p. 33;Geography

Social Studies, p. 59;Gifted and Talented

Advanced Academic Programs and Special Projects, p. 11; Gifted and Talented, p. 33;

Government Social Studies, p. 59;

Graduation Plans and Programs College and Career Readiness, p. 23;

Grants Grants Support, p. 34;

Guidance College and Career Readiness, p. 23;

HHealth Services

School Health, p. 53;History

Social Studies, p. 59;Homeless

Homeless Education Program, p. 35;

IILD PDAS

Instructional Leadership Development and Professional Development Appraisal System, p. 38;

Inclusion Access to General Curriculum, p. 10;

Instruction Campus Snapshot, p. 18;

Instructional Aides Paraprofessional Certification Training, p. 45;

Instructional Coaching Instructional Coaching, p. 37;


Instructional Leadership Development and Professional Development Appraisal System Instructional Leadership Development and Professional Development Appraisal System, p. 38;

Instructional Technology Instructional Technology, p. 39;

Integration Instructional Technology, p. 39;

Internet Texas Education Network (TXED), p. 68;

Intervention Dyslexia and 504, p. 29;

Intervention Response to Intervention (RtI), p. 52;

intrusion detection Texas Education Network (TXED), p. 68;

iTCCS iTCCS, p. 40;

LLanguage Arts

Early Childhood, p. 30;Leadership

College and Career Readiness, p. 23;

Literacy Literacy, p. 42;

MMaster Reading Teacher

Literacy, p. 42,Mathematics

Mathematics, p. 43; T-STEM, p. 75;

McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Program, p. 35;

Media Media Services, p. 44;

MELL Mathematics, p. 43;

Mental Health College and Career Readiness, p. 23;

Mentoring TxBESS Teacher Mentoring Program, p. 76;

Middle school Advanced Academic Programs and Special Projects, p. 11;

Migrant Education Migrant Education, p. 44;

Military Family and Child Support College and Career Readiness, p. 23;

Modifications Access to General Curriculum, p. 10;

MSTAR Advanced Academic Programs and Special Projects, p. 11; Mathematics, p. 43;

NNeeds Assessment

Data and Accountability Services, p. 26;

Network monitoring Texas Education Network (TXED), p. 68;

Network Support Texas Education Network (TXED), p. 68;

New Administrators First Time Campus Administrator Induction Academy, p. 30;

New Principals First Time Campus Administrator Induction Academy, p. 30;

Notification System Options Notification Options, p. 30;44

OOngoing Administrative Support

First Time Campus Administrator Induction Academy, p. 30;

Orientation and Mobility Visual Impairments/Orientation and Mobility, p. 77;

PParaprofessionals

Paraprofessional Certification Training, p. 45;

Parents Homeless Education Program, p. 35;

PBIS Behavior Services, p. 15;

PEIMS PEIMS, p. 46;

Perception Campus Snapshot, p. 18;

Planning Data and Accountability Services, p. 26;

PLCs Professional Learning Communities, p. 47;

Positive Behavior Behavior Services, p. 15;

PPCD PPCD, p. 48,

Pre-Kindergarten Early Childhood, p. 30; School Readiness Integration, p. 55;

Preschool Early Childhood, p. 30;

Professional Learning Communities Professional Learning Communities, p. 47;

Progress Monitoring Response to Intervention (RtI), p. 52;

Project-Based Learning T-STEM, p. 75;

Purchasing Purchasing Cooperative, p. 49;

INDEX


RReading

Dyslexia and 504, p. 29;Reading

Literacy, p. 42;Reading Disabilities

Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certification, p. 77;

Reading Interventionist Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certification, p. 77;

Reading Specialist Master Reading Teacher (MRT), p. 40; Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certification, p. 77;

Redesign Texas Secondary School Redesign and Restructuring Program, p. 71;

Related Services Related Services: Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy, p. 51;

Resource Access to General Curriculum, p. 10;

Response to Intervention Response to Intervention (RtI), p. 52;

RtI Dyslexia and 504, p. 29; Response to Intervention (RtI), p. 52; Strategic Instruction Model, p. 63;

RtI Implementation Response to Intervention (RtI), p. 52;

RtI Interventionist Master Reading Teacher (MRT), p. 40;

SSafe and Drug Free

College and Career Readiness, p. 23;

School Board Training School Board Training, p. 53;

School Health School Health, p. 53;

School Improvement Campus Snapshot, p. 18; School Improvement Resource Center, p. 54;

School Improvement Plan Campus Turnaround, p. 19;

School Improvement Resource Center School Improvement Resource Center, p. 54;

School Readiness Integration School Readiness Integration, p. 55;

Science Science, p. 57; T-STEM, p. 75;

Science Materials Science Materials, p. 57;

Screening Certification School Health, p. 53;

Secondary Schools Texas High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work, p. 67;

Secondary Transition Secondary Transition, p. 58;

Section 504 Dyslexia and 504, p. 29;

SIM Strategic Instruction Model, p. 63;

SIRC School Improvement Resource Center, p. 54;

SLP Speech Language Pathology, p. 61;

Social Studies Social Studies, p. 59;

Social Work College and Career Readiness, p. 23;

Special Education Access to General Curriculum, p. 10; Assistive Technology, p. 13; Autism, p. 14; Facilitating Individual Education

Program, p. 29; Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities (PPCD), p. 48; Related Services: Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy, p. 51; Speech Language Pathology, p. 61; Student Evaluation, p. 65; Visual Impairments/Orientation and Mobility, p. 77;

Special Programs Special Programs, p. 60;

Speech Language Pathology Speech Language Pathology, p. 61;

Speech Therapy Speech Language Pathology, p. 61;

STaR Chart Instructional Technology, p. 39;

State Accountability Campus Turnaround, p. 19;

State Compensatory Education Cooperative State Compensatory Education Cooperative, p. 62;

Statewide School Finance Statewide School Finance, p. 62;

STAAR STAAR Resources, p. 79;

STEM T-STEM, p. 75;

Stimulus Grants Support, p. 34;

Strategic Instruction Model Strategic Instruction Model, p. 63;

Strategies Access to General Curriculum, p. 10;

Student Evaluation Student Evaluation, p. 65;

Student Support Teams Response to Intervention (RtI), p. 52;


Student Voice Campus Snapshot, p. 18;

Substance Abuse College and Career Readiness, p. 23;

Substitute Teachers Substitute Teacher Support, p. 66;

TTA TEKS

Instructional Technology, p. 39;TAKS-Accommodated

Access to General Curriculum, p. 10;

TAKS-M Access to General Curriculum, p. 10;

TALA Advanced Academic Programs and Special Projects, p. 11;

Teacher Appraisal by Administrators Instructional Leadership Development (ILD) and Professional Development Appraisal System (PDAS), p. 38;

Teacher Certification Certification, p. 20;

Teacher Mentoring TxBESS Teacher Mentoring Program, p. 76;

Teachers Master Reading Teacher (MRT), p. 40; Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certification, p. 77;

Technical Assistance Team (TAT) Campus Turnaround, p. 19;

Technology Instructional Technology, p. 39; TSTEM, p. 75;

TEKS Mathematics, p. 43;

Test Coordinators Assessment and Benchmarking,

p. 12;TETN

Texas Education Telecommunications Network, p. 65;

Texas Education Network Texas Education Network, p. 68;

Texas Education Telecommunications Network Texas Education Telecommunications Network, p. 65;

Texas Enterprise Information System (TXEIS) Texas Enterprise Information System, p. 70;

Texas Secondary School Redesign and Restructuring Program Texas Secondary School Redesign and Restructuring Program, p. 71;

Tier 1 Strategic Instruction Model, p. 63;

Tier 2 Strategic Instruction Model, p. 63;

Tier II Interventionists Master Reading Teacher (MRT), p. 40;

Title I Cooperative Services Title I Cooperative Services, p. 73;

Title II Part D Instructional Technology, p. 39;

TMSDS Mathematics, p. 43;

Transition Secondary Transition/Post-School Outcomes, p. 58;

Troops to Teachers Troops to Teachers, p. 74;

T-STEM T-STEM, p. 75;

TVI Visual Impairments/Orientation

and Mobility, p. 77;TxBESS Teacher Mentoring

Program Texas Teacher Mentoring Program, p. 76;

TXED Texas Education Network, p. 68;

UUnaccompanied Youth

Homeless Education Program, p. 35;

INDEX

VVideo Conferencing Connection

Streaming Video, p. 64,Video on Demand

Media Services, p. 44;Visual Impairments

Visual Impairments/Orientation and Mobility, p. 77;Visually Impaired

Visual Impairments/Orientation and Mobility, p. 77;

WWeb Filtering

Texas Education Network (TXED), p. 68;Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certification

Dyslexia and 504, p. 29;Writing

Dyslexia and 504, p. 29;Writing

Literacy, p. 42;


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