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November 20 , 2015WAIP

ADMINISTRATIVEINFORMATION

PACKET

W E E K L Y

Garland Independent School District

-School Leadership Communication-

Date: November 20, 2015

Audience Topic Action Required

Sender(s) (Department &

Contact Number)

Page(s)

All Principals Conference/Planning Period Waiver

No - Information

Dr. Jovan Wells 487-3151

4-11

All Principals and Assistant Principals

Montessori Parent Meetings

December 2, 2015

No - Information

Dr. Jovan Wells 487-3151

12-14


Medical Leave Forms Yes - Action Required

Jed Reed 487-3051

15


No Child Left Behind Principal Attestation

Yes - Action Required

Teena Johnson 487-3056

16-20


Adding New Supplier for Instructional Materials,

Supplies, Equipment and Services

No - Information

Mark Booker 487-3086

21-32

All Principals Bone Health Seminar December 3

No - Information

Liz Kiertscher 487-3164

33-34

All Principals GISD Blood Drive No - Information

Liz Kiertscher 487-3164

35-36

All Principals Failure Prevention Program Flow-Chart

No - Information

Dr. Rhonda Davis 487-3176

Stacy Singleton 487-3217

37


Magnet Programs Application Process

No - Information

Stacey Payton 487-3390

Dr. Kristyn Edney 487-3082

38-42

All Principals ISS/OSS/DAEP Placements for Special

Education Students

No - Information

Michele Burford 487-3311

Nidia Parra 487-3303

43-44

Weekly Administrative Information Packet

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2016 Texas PTA Family Engagement Conference

No - Information

Dr. Ramona Aguilar 487-4525

45-50


Summer Reading Program


Dr. Ramona Aguilar 487-4525

51-52

All Principals Annual Title I Family Engagement Survey


Jonathan Armstrong 487-4523

53

All Principals Coaching for Results Level II-1st Notice


Nelson Orta 487-4504

Sherri Skelton 487-4509

54

All Principals Dead Week for Principals Summer, 2016

1st Notice



55


School Leaders Network 2016-Region 10

1st Notice

No - Information


56-57


Lead4ward Resource Training – 1st Notice


Curriculum and Instruction 487-3990

58

All Principals Optional First Semester Assessments

No - Information

Dr. Mida Milligan 487-3197

Dr. Kim Caddell 487-3207

59-64


Digital Resources Carnival on January 19,

2015-Save the Date

No - Information

Dr. Mida Milligan 487-3197

65-66


STEM Leadership Retreat

No - Information

Tina Garrett 487-3147

67-69


Literary Tour for Elementary Students

No - Information

Teena Garvin 494-8230

70-71


Professional Learning Opportunities for Social

Studies Teachers-REVISED


Amy Mount 487-4142

72-73


DimensionU Availability and Kick-off Tournament

No - Information

Curriculum and Instruction 487-3990

74-77

All Elementary Principals

Elementary Math Professional Development

No - Information

Traci Vickery 487-3178

78-80

All Elementary Principals

Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart – American Heart

Association

No - Information

David Pate 487-3102

81

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Garland Independent School District DATE: November 20, 2015 TO: All Principals FROM: Dr. Jovan Wells Associate Superintendent Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment RE: Conference/Planning Period Waiver _______________________________________________________________________ Texas Education Code (TEC) 21.404 and GISD Board Policy DL (Legal) requires teachers to have at least 450 minutes within each two-week period for instructional preparation. A planning and preparation period may be not be less than 45 minutes within the instructional day. During that time, a teacher may not be required to participate in any other activity. Meetings may be scheduled, however, during a teacher’s conference period if the teacher voluntarily agrees to do so and signs the attached waiver.

Information

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[Date] Dear _____________: We need to schedule _________________[name of the meeting to schedule, i.e. Annual ARD, Manifestation Determination ARD, etc.] for _____________[student name]. We are trying to schedule it __________________[proposed date, range of dates, or week]. The meeting could be scheduled before school, after school, or during your instructional time. If you consent, it may also be scheduled during your conference period. However, please note that agreeing to schedule the meeting during your conference period is entirely voluntary and we will only consider doing so if you are interested in that option. We offer this option because some teachers prefer meetings to occur during their conference period. If you want the District to consider scheduling the above mentioned meeting during your conference period, please sign below and return this letter to ___________________. Sincerely, _________________[name]

My signature below indicates I would like the District to consider scheduling the above mentioned meeting during my conference period. I agree that my consent to schedule the meeting is voluntary. My conference period is___________________________.

____________________ ____________________ ___________________ Teacher Name Signature Date

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FAQ: Teacher Planning and Preparation Time

Q: How much planning and preparation time must be provided to teachers? A: Texas law requires that teachers who work an average of four hours a day be given at least 450 minutes of

individual planning and preparation time within each two-week instructional period. During this time, a teacher may not be required to participate in any other activity.

Q: How must the 450 minutes of planning and preparation time allocated? A: Schools are provided considerable flexibility in the allocation of planning and preparation time. Texas

law provides only two central requirements: all planning and preparation periods must be held during the seven-hour instructional day, and each planning and preparation period must be at least 45 minutes in length. Therefore, any planning time that is not at least 45 minutes in length cannot be applied toward the 450 minutes of required planning and preparation time within the two-week instructional period.

Q: Must the school provide daily planning and preparation periods, and what are some examples of

planning and preparation allocation? A: Schools are not required to provide daily planning periods. As stated above, the only requirement is that

each planning period must be at least 45 minutes in length. Periods can be combined into longer 90-minute planning periods every other day, or two separate 45-minute planning periods can be provided in the same day. Additionally, planning periods do not have to be equal in length. For example, in one week a teacher may have three 45-minute planning periods and one 90-minute planning period.

Q: Can planning and preparation time be allocated during a teacher’s lunch period? A: No. Texas law provides that teachers are entitled to a “duty-free” lunch period free from all duties and

responsibilities connected with the instruction and supervision of students.

However, while planning and preparation time cannot be allocated during a teacher’s lunch period, a school may require a teacher to supervise students during the teacher’s lunch period when unavoidable or unforeseen circumstances exists, such as a personnel shortage or extreme economic conditions. Teachers may not be required to supervise students under these conditions more than one day in a school week.

Q: For what purposes may a teacher’s planning and preparation time be used? A: Texas law states that individual planning and preparation periods are to be used for instructional planning

and preparation, parent-teacher conferences, and evaluating students’ work. The planning and preparation a teacher engages in during his or her planning period shall be as the teacher, not the administration, deems best.

During this time, a teacher may not be required to attend or participate in any other activity. Such activities may include group sessions, meetings, trainings, or any other activity that the administration determines to be useful and important. This is an absolute prohibition and there are no exceptions. However, the school is not prohibited from scheduling activities during planning periods. The prohibition applies to mandatory attendance. A teacher has to opt to give up their planning period and voluntarily attend any activity that happens to be scheduled during that time.

Q: Can a school re-schedule a teacher’s planning and preparation time? A: Simply stated, yes. If the administration feels it is necessary to hold a mandatory meeting or require a

teacher’s participation at some other activity during that teacher’s planning period, it may do so. However, the teacher must be provided with an alternative planning period of the same length during the same two-week instructional period.

Teachers’ planning periods should be re-scheduled as infrequently as possible. The change should be

communicated to the teacher reasonably in advance of the actual re-scheduling so that the teacher can plan accordingly.

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Teacher Work Hours Teachers are required to be at work and on duty during the established workday as determined by District

Policy DK (Legal, Local and Regulation) and the individual campus schedule. Additionally, the district has an expectation that teachers will be available to attend reasonable school-related activities that may occur outside the established workday, such as collaborative planning sessions, ARDs, staffings, faculty meetings, inservice meetings, school-related sponsorships, and the like. Teachers are considered learned professional employees and are therefore exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act regarding overtime or compensatory time for working beyond 40 hours per week.

Staffings and ARDs

Staffings- Staffings generally must take place either before or after school, however they may be held during planning periods with the voluntary agreement of teachers. ARDs -ARDs must be scheduled at a mutually agreeable time between the parent and the campus. This may be before or after school, or during planning periods if the teacher agrees. If an ARD must be held during a teacher’s planning time without the teacher’s agreement, the teacher must attend the ARD and be provided with an alternative planning period within the two-week instructional period. Please keep in mind the following:

1. All ARDs and staffings cannot be scheduled according to an individual teacher or grade level preference.

2. ARDs and staffings must be scheduled as appropriate to accommodate campus and off-campus related service providers and parents.

3. Many diagnosticians are assigned to more than one campus and need the flexibility of scheduling ARDs and staffings according to their time on the assigned campuses.

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DATE: November 20, 2015

TO: All Principals and Assistant Principals

FROM: Jovan Wells, Ph.D. Associate Superintendent Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

RE: Montessori Parent Meetings December 2, 2015 _______________________________________________________________________

Please see the attached flier with information about the upcoming Montessori parent meetings on December 2, 2015 at Herfurth Elementary and Luna Elementary.

Information

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Interested parents of 3, 4 and 5-year-olds who would like additional information about the 2016-17 launch or have questions are invited to visit and tour one of the two Montessori campuses:

Herfurth Elementary 7500 Miller Road Rowlett, TX 75088-6603

Luna Elementary 1050 Lochness Lane Garland, TX 75044-3422

Dec. 2 6:30 p.m.

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Los padres interesados de niños de 3, 4 y 5 años que tienen preguntas o desean información adicional sobre la inauguración de 2016-17 quedan invitados a visitar y recorrer uno de los dos campus de Montessori:

Herfurth Elementary 7500 Miller Road Rowlett, TX 75088-6603

Luna Elementary 1050 Lochness Lane Garland, TX 75044-3422

2 de Diciembre 6:30 p.m.

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DATE: November 20, 2015 TO: Campus Administrators Supervisors Department Directors Deputy Superintendents Associate Superintendents Assistant Superintendent FROM: Jed Reed Executive Director of Human Resources RE: Medical Leave Forms _______________________________________________________________________ Due to Board policy changes, the district has updated all medical leave forms. Any PRS-172 “Request for Medical, Supplemental or Assault Leave” forms you have dated prior to October 2015 need to be destroyed. New forms are available on the GISD website: http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/human_resources/medicalleave.asp As always, if an employee informs you that they need to be out for a medical condition, ask them to contact Human Resources as soon as possible so we may advise them on Family Medical Leave. Last names beginning A-L contact Danni Smith [email protected] Last names beginning M-Z contact Debbie Rogers [email protected] Cc: Danni Smith Debbie Rogers

Action Required

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http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/human_resources/medicalleave.asp

mailto:[email protected]



DATE: November 19, 2015 TO: Principals Assistant Principals Area Directors FROM: Teena Johnson, Human Resources Specialist, Certification RE: No Child Left Behind Principal Attestation _______________________________________________________________________ Please find attached the Principal Attestation. I am happy to report that all campuses have been reported having 100% highly qualified teachers, classes and paraprofessionals! This form must be completed, signed and returned by Thursday, December 3 . Please return via the following methods: Fax 972-485-4937, Email [email protected] or School mail Human Resources, Box 160.

.Keep in mind that parental notification must be sent if at any point students receiving instruction exceeding 20 consecutive days by a teacher or substitute that is not highly qualified. Please find sample letters attached.

Complete the Attestation form on the computer, print, sign and return.

Your snapshot report can be accessed at this link: http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Educator_Initiatives_and_Performance/Highly_Qualified_Teacher_Report/

Please keep a copy of your report and your attestation in your Title I campus notebook.

Attached are copies of the parent notification letter for future use. Thank you so much for all you do to keep the district in compliance with certification and NCLB requirements!

Action Required

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http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Educator_Initiatives_and_Performance/Highly_Qualified_Teacher_Report/

http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Educator_Initiatives_and_Performance/Highly_Qualified_Teacher_Report/

Principal Attestation Compliance with P.L. 107-110, Section 1119(i)

Qualifications for Teachers and Paraprofessionals Name of Campus: Name of LEA: As required by P.L. 107-110, Section 1119(i) of Title I, Part A, I the undersigned campus principal attest to the following for school year .

YES NO

1. All teachers teaching in core academic subject areas and teaching in a program supported by Title I, Part A funds, are highly qualified.

If “no,” how many teachers are not highly qualified?

2. The campus has included strategies in the Campus Improvement Plan to ensure that ALL teachers teaching in core academic subjects are highly qualified. The plan includes annual, measurable objectives to annually increase the percentage of highly qualified teachers (1) teaching in the core academic subject areas, and (2) receiving high quality professional development to enable such teachers to become highly qualified and successful classroom teachers.

3. All Title I, Part A paraprofessionals with instructional duties and teaching in a program supported by Title I, Part A funds, have a high school diploma or its equivalent and meet the Title I, Part A qualifications based on their (1) completion of 2 years of education at an institution of higher education, or (2) earning an associate’s (or higher) degree, or (3) having met a rigorous standard of quality through a formal local academic assessment that assesses the knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or the knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.

If “no,” how many paraprofessionals do not meet the Title I, Part A qualifications?

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Principal Attestation continued

YES NO

4. Documentation is maintained to substantiate that all Title I, Part A paraprofessionals who have instructional duties have met the paraprofessional requirements.

Exception: Paraprofessionals (1) who are proficient in English and a language other than English and who provide services primarily to enhance the participation of children in Title I, Part A programs by acting as a translator; or (2) whose duties consist solely of conducting parental involvement activities consistent with P.L. 107-110, Section 1118 are not required to meet the highly qualified requirements for paraprofessionals.

5. Paraprofessionals with instructional duties and working in a program supported with Title I, Part A funds are assigned to (1) provide one-on-one tutoring for eligible students, if the tutoring is scheduled at a time when a student would not otherwise receive instruction from a teacher; (2) assist with classroom management, such as organizing instructional and other materials; (3) provide assistance in a computer laboratory; (4) conduct parental involvement activities; (5) provide support in a library or media center; (6) act as a translator; or (7) provide instructional services to students in accordance with statute.

6. Paraprofessionals who assume limited duties beyond classroom instruction or duties that do not benefit participating children are the same type of duties as assigned to other paraprofessionals who are not working in a program supported with Title I, Part A funds, and the amount of time spent on such duties is the same proportion of total work time as prevails with respect to similar personnel at the same school.

7. Paraprofessionals in Title I, Part A programs providing instructional services to students are working under the direct supervision of a teacher where (1) the teacher plans the instructional activities, (2) the teacher evaluates the achievement of the student, and (3) the paraprofessional works in close and frequent physical proximity to the teacher.

8. Copies of this Attestation are available at the campus and school district office and will be made available to the general public upon request.

______________________________________________ Signature of Principal Date Typed Name of Campus Principal

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Parent Notification Compliance with P.L. 107-110, Section 1111(h)(6)(B)

To: All Parents From: Date: Subject: Notification to Parents of Teachers Not “Highly Qualified” As a parent of a student at you have the right to know if your child has been assigned or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who does not meet the Federal requirements of “highly qualified.” According to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 [P.L. 107-110, Section 9505(23)], a highly qualified teacher is one who:

Has obtained a Bachelor’s degree;

Has demonstrated competency in the subject area assigned to teach;

Has obtained full State certification as a teacher or has passed the State teacher licensing examination; and

Has not had certification or licensure requirements waived on an emergency, temporary, or provisional basis.

This notice is to inform you that your child has been assigned to or taught by the following teacher(s) who does not currently meet these requirements: If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact at .

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Notificación a los Padres

Cumplimiento de la Ley Pública 107-110, Sección 1111(h)(6)(B)

A: Todos los padres de familia De: Fecha: Materia: Notificación a los padres de familia sobre maestros no “altamente calificados” Como padre de un alumno en , Vd. tiene el derecho de saber si su a hijo le hayan destinado, o haya recibido enseñanza por cuatro semanas consecutivas o más, por un maestro que no satisface los requisitos federales como “altamente calificado.” Según la ley “No Child Left Behind” de 2001 [Ley Pública 107-110, Sección 9505(23)], un maestro altamente calificado es uno que

Ha obtenido su licenciatura en letras o ciencias; Ha demostrado competencia en la materia que está destinado a enseñar; Ha conseguido la plena certificación estatal como maestro, o que ha sido aprobado en un examen

estatal de certificación; y No ha recibido una exención de los requisitos de certificación u obtención de licencia sobre bases

provisionales, temporales, o de emergencia. Esta noticia es para informarle a Vd. que a su hijo le han designado, o ha recibido enseñanza por, el(los) siguiente(s) maestro(s) que en la actualidad no satisface(n) estos requisitos: Si Vd. tiene alguna pregunta sobre esta noticia, sírvase comunicar con al .

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DATE: November 20, 2015 TO: GISD Administrators and School/Department Secretaries FROM: Mark A. Booker Purchasing Director RE: Adding New Supplier for Instructional Materials, Supplies, Equipment and Services ______________________________________________________________________ The purpose of this memo is to recap the information included in the Purchasing newsletter on the new process that is being put in place for adding new suppliers to the Approved Supplier List for Instructional Materials and Services. The documents attached will provide the needed information necessary for the Purchasing Department to create a Request for Proposal (RFP). Ensure this information is disseminated to all members of your school or department involved in requesting supplies and services. As always, the Purchasing Department is available to provide informational sessions at your school or department. The information you provide will allow for a narrower scope of work that will better meet the district’s needs. Attached are four documents:

1. RFP Schedule- Instructional RFP Schedule: Provides important dates for requesting new suppliers and Board of Trustee dates.

2. How to Add New Supplier- Materials (Instructions and Form(s)):

Provides instructions and form(s) that the schools/departments will need to complete and return to purchasing.

3. How to Add New Supplier –Services (Instructions and Form(s)): Provides instructions and form(s) the schools/departments will need to complete and return to purchasing.

4. Master List of Staff Development Services/On-Site Program Descriptions of staff development and on-site student instruction programs are provided for reference and guidance on completing the Adding New Supplier Forms-Services.

Information

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Electronic copies of these documents are available to schools and departments on the district’s intranet under the Purchasing Department: http://home.garlandisd.net/Purchasing-Documents_and_Links The first opportunity to utilize this new process is fast approaching. All questions, concerns and forms can be forwarded to Mayte Martinez, Instructional Buyer, at 972-487-3089 or [email protected] 22 WAIP 11-20-15

http://home.garlandisd.net/Purchasing-Documents_and_Links


Instructional RFP Schedule

2015-2016

Calendar

Instructional Materials and Staff Development On-Site Student Programs

February 2016 Board of Trustee Approval: 02/23/16

February 2016 Board of Trustee Approval: 02/23/16

Adding New Supplier Form Due to Purchasing: 12/8/15


Window Opens for Suppliers to Submit: 12/15/15


Window Closes for Suppliers to Submit: 1/7/16


April 2016 Board of Trustee Approval: 04/26/16

April 2016 Board of Trustee Approval: 04/26/16







May 2016 Board of Trustee Approval: 05/24/16

August 2016 Board of Trustee Approval: 08/23/16







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Instructions on How to Add New Supplier-Instructional Materials

Attached is the forms for adding new suppliers for Instructional Materials. Please

complete one form for each new supplier you are requesting.

1. Complete the Requestor Information. Required information includes:

your Name, Date, School/Department, Email Address and Phone

Number.

From the attached Calendar you will select the Board of

Trustee date for approval.

Complete Estimated Expenditure (Budget) for the

recommendation.

Indicate the Fund Source category and Campus

Improvement Goal that is going to be met.

2. Complete the Company Information you are requesting. Complete the

Company Name, Contact Person, Email Address, Phone Number and

Material(s) you are needing.

3. Return the “Adding New Suppliers Form” to purchasing

([email protected]) on or before the associated date (referenced on

Instructional RFP Schedule) for the desired Board of Trustees Meeting

date for approval.

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Adding New Supplier Form-Materials

Requestor Information

Name: Requestor’s name Date: Submission Date

School/Department: Click here to enter text.

Email Address: Click here to enter text. Phone Number: Phone number

BOT Date Desired:

Board of Trustees Meeting. Choose a

date from RFP Calendar Estimated Expenditure: Budget

Fund Source: Fund Source Category

Campus

Improvement

Goal: Three sentences to address which campus improvement goal is being met

Click here to enter text.



Company Information

Company Name:

Contact Person:

Email Address: Phone Number:

Material:

Administrator Information

Administrator : Date:

Signature:

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Instructions on How to Add New Supplier-Instructional Services

Attached is the form for adding new suppliers for On-Site Student Programs and

Staff Development Speakers/Trainers. Please complete one form for each new

supplier you are requesting.

1. Complete the Requestor Information. Required information includes:

your Name, Date, School/Department, Email Address and Phone

Number.

Using the Instructional RFP Schedule-Calendar you will

select the Board of Trustees date for approval.

Provide an Estimated Expenditure (Budget) for the

recommendation.

Indicate the Fund Source category and Campus

Improvement Goal that is going to be met.

2. Complete the Company Information you are requesting. Complete the

Company Name, Contact Person, Email Address, and Phone Number.

Using the Master List of Staff Development Services, complete

Area of Service.

Complete the Scope of Work and Qualifications of

Provider (only if the service requested is not listed in the

Master List of Staff Development Services) you are

requesting.

3. Return the “Adding New Suppliers Form” to purchasing

([email protected]) on or before the associated date (referenced on

Instructional RFP Schedule) for the desired Board of Trustees Meeting

date for approval.

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Adding New Supplier Form-Services

☐Professional Staff Development ☐On-Site Student Instructional Program

Requestor Information

Name: Requestor’s name Date: Submission Date

School/Department: Click here to enter text.

Email Address: Click here to enter text. Phone Number: Phone number

BOT Date Desired: Board of Trustees Meeting. Choose a

date from RFP Calendar Estimated Expenditure: Budget

Fund Source: Fund Source Category

Campus

Improvement Goal: Which campus improvement goal is being met

Click here to enter text _

Company Information Company/Provider

Name: Legal Company Name

Contact Person: Contact person/Sales Representative

Email Address: Click here to enter text

Phone Number: Date

Area of Service: Complete this with the Master List of Service and Onsite/Master List of On-Site Programs

Scope of Work: Only complete if service requested is not listed in Master List of Staff Development Services/Master List of On-Site Programs.

Click here to enter text


Qualifications of

Provider:

Only complete if service requested is not listed in Master List of Staff Development

Services/Master List of On-Site Programs.


Administrator Information

Administrator : Click here to enter text. Date: Date.

Signature:

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Master List of Staff Development Services

For adding new suppliers for professional development complete Adding New Supplier Form-

Services with the information below:

Area of Service:

A. Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, and Physical Therapist

1. Scope of Work: Provide direct speech, occupational or physical therapy services to student’s ages

3-21 in the school setting at various locations throughout the District. Follow all district, state and

federal guidelines and procedures, using district forms and materials.

2. Qualifications: Licensed by the State of Texas in the appropriate area: Two (2) years’ experience

in the educational setting preferred, but must have at least three (3) years of experience with

pediatric population. Speech Pathologist must have at least three (3) years of experience in the

educational setting preferred, but have at least three (3) years of experience with pediatric

population. Speech Pathologist must have the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the

American Speech-Language Hearing Association.

Area of Service:

B. In-Home Training Specialist

1. Scope of Work: Provide direct services to students who demonstrate difficulty generalizing critical

skills from school to home and community and/or to parents of children whose disabilities require

unique and specialized supports for home success. Services are determined by IEP committee

within district guidelines.

2. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in educational area. Specialization in working with students

with Autism. Applied Behavior Analysis a plus.

Area of Service:

C. Educational Program Consultant

1. Scope of Work: Provide consultation and training to campus and District staff in specialized

program areas such as autism, positive behavior support, special educational practices, etc.

Services to include on-site visits, design of components for program development, continuous

improvement and training.

2. Qualifications: Minimum of a Master’s degree in area of specialization, five (5) years’ experience

in program consultation, and development of products or research in the specified area.

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Area of Service:

D. Bilingual Special Education Assessment Professional

1. Scope of Work: Educational Diagnosticians, Speech Pathologist and School Psychologist to

perform diagnostic assessment for special education eligibility. Services are on an as-needed basis

and must follow state and federal guidelines.

2. Qualifications: Master’s or Ph.D. degree and state licensure in the appropriate area. At least three

(3) years of experience in the assessment area. Fluency in a second language (Spanish preferred).

Area of Service:

E. Educational Diagnosticians School Psychologists

1. Scope of Work: Perform psycho educational and psychological assessment for special education

eligibility on an as-needed basis. Follow state and federal guidelines and best practices for

assessment of students with special needs and district criteria and procedures. Attend and chair

IEP meetings as requested. Provide counseling services as needed for regularly scheduled and on-

call services as directed by the District.

2. Qualifications: State Certified Educational Diagnostician, Licensed Specialist in School

Psychology (Texas). At least three (3) years of experience with educational assessments.

Area of Service:

F. Educational Interpreting Services

1. Scope of Work: Provide direct interpreting services to students ages 3-21 in the school setting,

staff development, and/or parents who are deaf and hard of hearing at various locations throughout

the District.

2. Qualifications: Interpreting services must be provided by an interpreter who is certified in the

appropriate language mode(s) if certification in such mode (s) is available. If certification is

available, the interpreter must be a certified member of or certified by the Registry of Interpreters

for the Deaf (RID) or the Texas Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI), Department of

Assistive Rehabilitative Services (DARS), and Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

(DHHS).

Curriculum

Area of Service:

A. Differential Instruction

1. Scope of Work: Training and coaching to assist administrators and teachers with varying

classroom instruction in response to students’ readiness, interests, and learning styles. Topics

include products, processes, and content options, tiered lessons, and a variety of assessment

methods.

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2. Qualifications: Must have experience with the topic, a reputation for collaborative work with

school districts, educational/equivalent work experiences.

Area of Service:

B. Leadership

1. Scope of Work: Training to assist district and campus level administrators as they develop and fine

tune skills and strategies to improve systems making each a more effective leader at increasing

student achievement.


school districts, educational/equivalent work experiences or have published work in this area.

Area of Service:

C. Content Subject Area

1. Scope of Work: Training for content area coordinators, administrators and teachers specific to the

knowledge and skills of the subject’s content, pedagogy, instructional strategies, and/or

assessments.



Area of Service:

D. Response to Intervention

1. Scope of Work: Training for content area coordinators, administrators, and teachers specific to the

improvement of first-time instruction in order to meet the needs of all students and maximize

learning.

2. Qualifications: Must have expertise in the specific area or framework for the process, a reputation

for collaborative work with school districts, educational/equivalent work experiences or have

published work in this area.

Area of Service:

E. Gifted and Talented

1. Scope of Work: Training to certify administrators and teachers in meeting the state requirements

for teaching gifted and talented students. Content may include assessment, nature and needs of the

gifted student, and program requirements.



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Area of Service:

F. English Language Learners

1. Scope of Work: Training for coordinators, administrators, and teachers to meet the needs of ELL

students to accelerate their successful acquisition of the English language.



Area of Service:

G. Library Services

1. Scope of Work: Consultant services including author storytelling, illustration, and enrichment in

order to support student literacy.



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Master List of On-Site Programs

On-Site Student Instructional Programs

For adding new suppliers for on-site student programs complete Adding New Suppliers Form-

Service with the information below: Abstinence Education

Animal Presentation

Authors/Speakers

Bullying Education

Disk Jockey

Drug, Alcohol & Tobacco Prevention

Entertainment

Interactive Drumming

Magician

Musician

Plays/Performances

PSAT/SAT Seminar

Student Reading/Language Arts Program

Student Science Programs

Student Math Program

Student Fine Arts Program

Student Bilingual/multi-cultural Program

Student Motivational Program

Student Writing Program

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Garland Independent School District DATE: November 20, 2015 TO: Principals Department Heads FROM: Liz Kiertscher, Coordinator of Employee Wellness and Nutrition RE: Bone Health Seminar December 3 ___________________________________________________________________ Dr. Patel, Orthopedic Surgeon and Medical Director of the Joint Wellness Program at Baylor Medical Center at Garland, will be presenting on Bone Health on December 3rd at 4:00 p.m. at Walnut Glen Academy. Please share the attached flyer with your employees.

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Bone Health Seminar

Attend our FREE seminar and learn about bone health. We will discuss why

bone health is important, its implications and osteoporosis.

Thursday, December 3

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Walnut Glen Academy in the Cafeteria

Light snacks will be provided.

Presented by Kushal Patel, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon &

Medical Director of the Joint Wellness Program at

Baylor Medical Center at Garland

Everything you wanted to know about

This event is sponsored by

Baylor Medical Center at Garland.

Register for this free event by

emailing [email protected]

by Dec. 1.

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Garland Independent School District DATE: November 20, 2015 TO: Principals Department Heads FROM: Liz Kiertscher, Coordinator of Employee Wellness and Nutrition RE: GISD Blood Drive ___________________________________________________________________ Carter BloodCare will be at Williams Stadium on December 1 from 7:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. for a GISD blood drive. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Please share with your employees.

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Donate at our blood drive!

Garland ISD

(click above to signup)

Tuesday, December 1st

7:00 am - 11:00 am

Williams Stadium

510 Stadium Drive, Garland

Carter BloodCare Coach

Elizabeth Kiertscher Volunteer Drive Coordinator

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https://instagram.com/carterbloodcare

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https://www.youtube.com/user/CarterBloodCare

https://www.youtube.com/user/CarterBloodCare

https://twitter.com/carterbloodcare

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https://www.facebook.com/CarterBloodCare

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DATE: November 19, 2015 TO: Principals – all levels Area Directors FROM: Dr. Rhonda Davis, Director of Special Programs Stacy Singleton, Student Success Coordinator RE: Failure Prevention Program Flow-Chart _______________________________________________________________________ The Cycle Recovery – Second Level Intervention portion of the Failure Prevention Flow Chart has been changed. The first box indicates the initial language, and the second box shows the new language. The differences are in the second bullet – middle schools may implement Teacher Led Cycle recovery for all cycles; and AP, IB, and Dual Credit have been added as an exception for high schools. Please share the change with your teachers and other relative staff members. This information will be updated in both the Elementary and Secondary Grading and Grouping handbooks as well as the forms on the Intranet in the Secondary Academic Support Programs Handbook.

Please note also that Stacy Singleton, formerly of Garland High School, is our new Student Success Coordinator in Special Programs. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call or email Stacy Singleton email: [email protected] office phone: 972-487-3217

Information

Cycle Recovery– Second Level Intervention

• The deadline for recovering the failed cycles will be the end of the following cycles. • Elementary may implement Teacher Led Cycle recovery for all cycles and Secondary may

implement during the end of Cycles 1, 2, 4, and 5 for regular core courses.

Cycle Recovery– Second Level Intervention

• The deadline for recovering the failed cycles will be the end of the following cycles. • Elementary and Middle schools may implement Teacher Led Cycle recovery for all cycles and

high schools may implement during the end of Cycles 1, 2, 4, and 5 for all classes except AP, IB, and Dual Credit.

Updated version

First version

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Garland Independent School District DATE: November 20, 2015 TO: All Campus Administrators FROM: Stacey Payton, Magnet Programs Facilitator Dr. Kristyn Edney, Advanced Academics RE: Magnet Programs Application Process _______________________________________________________________________ GISD has a new online magnet application system this year for parents and students who are interested in applying to one of our district’s magnet programs. Parents can access the application system via our GISD website through our magnets page or by accessing their Skyward account once the application window opens. Parents who need a paper application may go to any of the 19 magnet campuses to get help. Magnet staff were trained on the new system and are able to assist interested parents. The following outlines the magnet application timeline by age/grade level:

October 17-December 1 = online application to request testing (magnet webpage) The following students should apply for testing:

Students not currently enrolled in GISD and interested in magnet programs,

Students entering kindergarten, or Students interested in G/T or Academies

December 14-January 15 = online magnet application for grades 1-10 March 14-25 = online magnet application for ages 3-5 (as of September 1, 2016)

For detailed information on how to apply to GISD magnet programs, please refer to the attached flier or call the Advanced Academics office at 972-487-3082.

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DATE: November 20, 2015 TO: All Principals Approved: Dr. Linda Chance Deputy Superintendent FROM: Michele Burford Special Education Coordinator Nidia Parra Director of Special Education RE: ISS/OSS/DAEP Placements for Special Education Students The Texas Education Agency’s process for monitoring the percentage differences between general and special education disciplinary placements has changed. The previous percentage cut points are still utilized, however, there is an additional measure for disproportionality between general and special education placements. The current district percentages for ISS/OSS and discretionary DAEP placements are listed below.

State Cut Points ISS/OSS/DAEP Percentages as of 11/6/15

In School Suspension (ISS) 10% In School Suspension (ISS) 2.9%

Out of School Suspension (OSS) 6% Out of School Suspension (OSS) 2.26 %

Discretionary DAEP Placements 1% Discretionary DAEP Placements 0.11%

The SPED percentages are then divided by the number of all students’ placements to show the disproportionality between general and special education. At this time ALL areas of disproportionality are at a percentage level of 0 which is an ideal PBMAS rating. Please calculate the percentages for your campus per the directions on the following google link: https://docs.google.com/a/garlandisd.net/document/d/1KSE4ENfC2HLhu2JwLlt-d0JU6MkUnEA1dt-bbQamSeY/edit?usp=sharing

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https://docs.google.com/a/garlandisd.net/document/d/1KSE4ENfC2HLhu2JwLlt-d0JU6MkUnEA1dt-bbQamSeY/edit?usp=sharing

Continue to monitor your discipline placements of special education students, especially OSS placements. At this time, Special Education is mandated to complete the TAIS process for multiple indicators including out of school suspensions. Please continue to:

collaborate with your special education case managers to discuss new behavior strategies and;

consult with a special education behavior campus coach to address discipline issues with special education students.

If you have any questions or if you do not have an eSped log-on to review students’ IEPs and behavior intervention plans, please contact Michele Burford at [email protected].

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DATE: November 20, 2015 TO: All Principals and Assistant Principals FROM: Ramona Morin Aguilar, Ed. D. Director of Family and Community Engagement RE: 2016 Texas PTA Family Engagement Conference _______________________________________________________________________ The Texas PTA Family Engagement Conference will be held on February 26-28, 2016 at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel. For more information and to register for the conference visit the Texas PTA website: http://www.txpta.org/fec/. Attached is the tentative list of workshops for the 2016 Family Engagement Conference.

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http://www.txpta.org/fec/

We are looking forward to seeing you in Dallas!

With over 50 workshops offered throughout the weekend, there are many opportunities for you to learn, grow and feel confident in your role as an active parent, commYOUnity member, administrator or volunteer.

The list of workshops will continue to grow, please check back as the list is updated.

2015 and 2017 Legislative Sessions: A Quick Look Back and Forward

Presented by: Lisa Holbrook, Texas PTA President-Elect

Ellen Arnold, Arnold Public Affairs

Let’s take a drive down Advocacy Lane. We’ll take a quick glance in the rearview mirror to see what we liked and didn’t so much during the 84th Legislative Session. What were the highs and the lows? As we look toward 2017, what should be on PTA members’ radar screens? What will Texas PTA tackle during the interim and during the 85th Legislative Session? Come to this session, and you will find out!

Backing the Future from a Teacher’s Point of View

Presented by: Austin Aeschbacher, Texas PTA Elementary Teacher of the Year/PTA Treasurer, Skyview PTA

Stephanie Miller, Past PTA President, Skyview PTA

Stephanie Miller, Richardson ISD elementary teacher of the year and Past Skyview PTA president, and Austin Aeschbacher will present strategies and share stories that connect with teachers, administrators, families, and community members to grow and support a PTA.

Aeschbacher and Miller will present and share stories that show how Skyview started as a teacher led board and increased its membership and community presence. We will also share stories on how we reached out to our community partners to partner and support our school through the grant writing process. One story that Aeschbacher and Miller will share is how they took the Skyview PTA from a PTA of 130 members to a membership body of 540 members in one year. Another story that they will share is how they have worked with community members to create the first Outdoor Harmony Garden in Richardson ISD.

Change, It Happens in PTA. Does my PTA have a Succession Plan?

Presented by: Leslie Boggs, Texas PTA President

Lisa Holbrook, Texas PTA President-Elect

We’ve all heard the phrase, “changing of the guard.” Each year PTAs go through change as some officers leave and new ones assume new leadership roles. Are you prepared? If the answer is no, it can become a rocky road during the transition period. Join us for this session as we talk about how to make a smooth PTA transition and not pull your hair out!

College/Career Readiness - Beyond the Buzz: Defining How to Make Your Kid College/Career

Presented by: Kira Holt, President, Kiowa Hill Publishing, LLC

College/career readiness is the buzz. Let’s define what it means and how to get there! We’ll look at creative and critical thinking skills as well as academic standards and social skills that colleges want students to have upon arrival.

TentativeList of WorkshopsFe b r u a r y 2 6 - 2 8 • S h e r a t o n D a l l a s

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Emerging Drug Trends

Presented by: Lauren Roth, Regional Evaluator, The Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse

The Prevention Resource Center (PRC) is one of multiple substance abuse-oriented programs of The Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse. The PRC serves as a central data repository on substance abuse, aiming to provide local data to the public on substance-related risk and protective factors, consumption patterns, and emerging drug trends. We share the data with the community as a way to provide evidence of gaps in service and identify areas of need. This presentation will focus both on the local data trends that we see, emerging drug types, and what possible solutions can come from this type of epidemiological research. Additionally, we will discuss student symptomology for substance abuse and provide resources that The Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse and other local agencies provide for recovery in students.

Empowering Parents! How to Teach Our Children to Be Effective Leaders

Presented by: Shaleen Wilding, Council Reflections Chair, Round Rock Council PTA

We can encourage our children to be confident and teach them how to develop remarkable leadership skills. We want all students to take on responsibilities, have positive experiences and reach their potential. Come hear how to help your child become a productive, capable leader!

Financial Reconcillation

Presented by: Beth Crymes, Texas PTA Treasurer

This workshop will give an overview of how to prepare your records for the Financial Reconciliation. It will also give step by step on how to conduct the review and reconciliation of the Treasurer’s records.

Friends, Frenemies & Fitting In

Presented by: Candace Avila, CEO/Founder/Author, Smart Cookies School for Girls

Fitting in and being liked is central to a girl’s sense of self worth and self esteem. Workshop participants will get a sneak peek into the world of girls and learn how to help create a kinder, gentler girl-world in schools and at home. Discover the 5 Universal Laws of Friendship, 3 Common Sticky Situations for Girls and How She Can Handle Them, the Top 5 Mistakes Parents Make When Their Daughter has a Problem, andthe #1 thing you can teach your daughter to ensure she is confident and has positive self-esteem.

How to Be Crazy About Your Kids without Letting Them Drive You Crazy

Presented by: Shaleen Wilding, Council Reflections Chair, Round Rock Council PTA

We all want our children to learn to be responsible. We’re anxious for them to learn to work and “do it cheerfully.” Is that possible? Yes! Teaching our children self-discipline and internal motivation will help them and your family. Come learn about some simple, proven techniques which will help you teach your children these important concepts.


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How to Build Intrinsically Motivated Teenagers

Presented by: EJ Carrion, CEO, Student Success Agency

Today, 1 of every 3 students that go to college drop out after their first year. EJ Carrion, Amazon Best-Selling Author of Accelerate Your Success will share his organization’s research and insight on how to raise motivated teenagers that will become sustainable adults.

Increasing Male Involvement and Engaging Dads at School

Presented by: Andy Mayer, All Pro Dad’s Day Manager, All Pro Dad / Family First

Pat McDermott, All Pro Dad’s Day Sales Specialist, All Pro Dad / Family First

This workshop will include information on the importance of family engagement and the unique role that fathers play in their child’s emotional development. Best practices for engaging men at school will be discussed along with information on how to plan, promote and implement effective All Pro Dad programs at schools.

Life At The Table: The Soul-Satisfying and Simple Recipe For Creating Strong Families

Presented by: Sandra Lewis, President, Life At The Table

Our super-fast lives leave little room for time at the supper table. Yet magic happens in the lives of children who engage in conversation with their parents around the table. This session presents the case for spending time at the table, along with smart, simple strategies to ensure success.

Live and Uncensored: THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK

Presented by: Lee Lentz-Edwards, Coordinator Special Populations, Region 18 Education Service Center

Rebecca Bilyeu, Special Populations Consultant, Region 18 Education Service Center

Feeling comfortable with the special education process? Do you have questions concerning parent participation and required attendees for admission, review, and dismissal committee meetings? Join us as we dive into the LEGAL FRAMEWORK, your one-stop shop for special education legal requirements and resources, organized in a free, user-friendly format.

Love and Logic Live!

Presented by: Brenda Bird, Teacher, Educational Consultant

Anyone who lives or works with children can apply these practical tools immediately, to stop the arguing, avoid power struggles and raise problem-solvers who know how to think for themselves. Learn how to create an atmosphere of accountability and responsibility with research based strategies designed to empower kids to understand that their choices have a direct impact on their lives.

Making Healthy Easier

Presented by: Sara Jefferson, School Programs Manager, IT’S TIME TEXAS

Come learn about the IT’S TIME TEXAS cause to make healthy easier in the Lone Star and leave equipped with tools and resources to help make healthy easier within your school, community, workplace and home.


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Momma Can’t Save You Now! Preparing Todays Kids for Beyond Graduation

Presented by: Phil “Coach” Pederson, Founder & President, Home Field Advantage

Do you know the best predictor for your children’s future success? Their mindset. Because parents can develop perseverance in their children, they are instrumental to ensuring future success. It’s grit, alongside parents’ unconditional love and support, which prepare kids to boldly take on life’s challenges and thrive.

Solving the Mysteries of College Planning

Presented by: Kira Holt, President, Kiowa Hill Publishing, LLC

Learn the steps and secrets surrounding college planning. From testing to admissions, to financial aid and scholarships, come prepared with questions. Remember - college planning doesn’t begin in high school!

Successful Scholarship Applications from a reader’s eyes

Presented by: Heather Ashwell-Hair, Texas PTA Vice President Programs & Resources

What makes a scholarship application stand out from the others? What are some common mistakes? Having read several hundred applications for a variety of organizations, there are definitely some “do’s” and “don’ts” that we’ve learned along the way!

The Easiest Way to Understand People: D-I-S-C

Presented by: Leslie Boggs, Texas PTA President

Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could read someone else’s mind? You would be able to really understand what that person is saying, what he or she is motivated by, and how to communicate more clearly with that person. While we cannot turn you into a mind reader, we can give you a practical way to identify the personality styles of others. Join this session to take your leadership skills to the next level!

The F.A.C.E.S in Your Future: Family and Community Engagement Seminar

Presented by: Brenda Bird, Teacher, Educational Consultant

A positive, practical, proactive seminar designed for school staff and PTA leaders to provide “tools for engagement” with parents and other community members. Using concrete examples, storytelling, humor and her wealth of personal experiences working in various school districts for 20 years, Brenda’s programs will keep you on the edge of your seat riding a rollercoaster of inspiration and motivation.

To Reaffirm or Retire. That is the Question.

Presented by: Lisa Holbrook, Texas PTA President-Elect

Ellen Arnold, Arnold Public Affairs

Texas PTA positions and resolutions are either retired or reaffirmed every five years. Council and Local PTAs can submit positions and resolutions for consideration. What is a position or resolution? How does PTA use these to help guide advocacy work? We will save you a seat so you can become knowledgeable or more knowledgeable about positions and resolutions.


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WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students)

Presented by: Eric Snow, Executive Director, WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students)

This program is a one of a kind school-based initiative building on the personal capital already available—fathers and father-figures of students. Every attendee will walk away with the 7 Steps to Success for launching the WATCH D.O.G.S. ® program in their school(s) to support education and school safety through positive male role models.

What does “Engagement” Really Mean?: Disruptive Innovations in Engagement

Presented by: Matt Barnes, Founder and CEO, The Educational Makeover

Let’s rethink “parent engagement.” Attendees will learn to see engagement through an emerging new lens that is uncomfortable and disruptive. We will learn how to understand the new levels of engagement (from the school and parent perspectives) and how technology can fundamentally transform traditional approaches to engagement. Participants will leave with a fresh perspective on how to activate families in this new age of technology.


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DATE: November 20, 2015 TO: All Principals and Assistant Principals FROM: Dr. Ramona Morin Aguilar Director of Family and Community Engagement RE: Summer Reading Program _______________________________________________________________________ Garland ISD will continue to engage families in reading during the summer months! All EC, Pre-K, K and 1st grade students will receive a free book pack and think sheets to work on over the summer. In addition, we are encouraging all GISD campuses to participate in the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge. The following timeline has been established for the GISD Summer Reading Program: November 2015: Kelly Steinley will contact elementary principals about selecting Pre-K- 1st grade teachers and campus librarians to serve on the Summer Reading Program committee. These individuals will select the five books for each summer reading pack. December 2015: Scholastic will send the book list and the Summer Reading Program committee will meet to browse books and vote for books to be included in the book packs. January 2016: The Summer Reading Program committee’s selections will be reviewed and the book packs will be selected. Elementary principals will be asked to designate a campus representative who will be in charge of ordering the Summer Reading Program books February 2016: All principals will be asked to designate a campus Summer Reading Champion who will assist with the implementation of the Summer Reading Program at each campus.

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http://www.scholastic.com/summer/

http://www.scholastic.com/summer/

Elementary Summer Reading Champions and campus secretaries will attend training on how to order the book packs. March: Elementary campuses will order book packs before spring break. May: Book packs will be delivered to each teacher by Scholastic Books. Summer Reading Challenge assemblies or launch parties will be held at each campus. June: Elementary campuses will distribute book packs to students in EC-1st grade. All campuses will distribute information about the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge. August: Campuses will celebrate students and families who engaged in the Summer Reading Program.

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DATE: November 20, 2015 TO: Principals FROM: Jonathan Armstrong Parent Engagement Facilitator Title I Department of Family and Community Engagement RE: Annual Title I Family Engagement Survey _______________________________________________________________________ Many principals have requested that the Family Engagement Survey be available earlier in the school year. This will allow more time to capture parent input online at school events, and parent data will be accessible sooner for CNAs. Here is the new Title I Family Engagement Survey timeline:

December 1, 2015: Survey active; links provided to campuses by RAAD.

February 29, 2016: Survey closes.

March 25, 2016: RAAD sends survey results to campuses.

Here are some strategies for collecting surveys online.

Email link to families Tweet link to families Post QR codes in the building and on campus newsletters Allow parents to complete surveys during campus events using labs or COWs

o Winter holiday events o Booster meetings o PTA meetings o Parent Teacher Conferences o Other events o During any other parent visit to campus

PDFs of the survey will be available on the Federal Programs Intranet page. If you have any questions about the Title I requirements related to the Family Engagement Survey, please contact Jonathan Armstrong, 972-487-4523.

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DATE: November 20, 2015 TO: Principals, Area Directors FROM: Nelson Orta, Director of Organizational Learning Sherri Skelton, Organizational Learning Specialist RE Coaching for Results Level II-1st Notice Strategic Plan Goal:5 _______________________________________________________________________ The Department of Organizational Learning is now offering Level II of Results Coaching-“Powerful Coaching.” This training is open for principals and area directors who have completed the Level I-Leadership Coaching for High Performance. The Level II training is a 4 day workshop. When you register through Sched using the link below, you will be enrolled in all 4 days. Space is limited. Powerful Coaching-Level II January 13 and 14, 2016 and February 3 and 4, 2016 http://sched.co/4gop Please contact Sherri Skelton for more information: [email protected]

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DATE: November 20, 2016 TO: Elementary Principals Secondary Principals FROM: Nelson Orta, Director of Organizational Learning RE Dead Week for Principals – Summer 2016 – 1st Notice Strategic Plan Goal 5 _______________________________________________________________________ At the beginning of this school year, principals were surveyed about the effectiveness of dead week. Overwhelmingly, principals indicated that they would like for dead week to be considered again for the Summer, 2016. There has been some discussion as to the exact dates for dead week. Please give us your opinion by completing this quick opinion poll. The link is: Dead Week.

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Garland Independent School District DATE: November 20, 2015 TO: Principals, Assistant Principals FROM: Nelson Orta, Director of Organizational Learning RE School Leaders Network 2016-Region 10 – 1st Notice Strategic Plan Goal:5 _______________________________________________________________________ Attached is a flyer advertising a NEW Administrative Service opportunity for principals and/or assistant principals. Region 10 is partnering with School Leaders Network to begin their first cohort group in January. Participants will meet monthly at local restaurants to discuss daily challenges for campus administrators, hot topics in education, the latest research in transforming schools and more. You may contact Jaclyn Byrom (see flyer) for more details. To take advantage of this opportunity, use the link in the flyer to enroll for the cohort through Region 10.

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SCHOOL LEADERS NETWORK 2016

A partnership program with Region 10 Education Service Center

BACKGROUND

School Leaders Network has partnered with Region 10 ESC to offer school

leaders a platform to collaborate with a diverse group of outstanding leaders

committed to improving their practice and leading change in their

communities. Beginning in January of 2016, participants will meet with other

school leaders across the region once a month to discuss day-to-day challenges

as an administrator, as well as hot topics in education. Group members will

also discuss the latest research in transforming school and creating positive

school cultures focused on student achievement

Logistics? Q: When and Where will the monthly meetings be held?

A: Meetings are held in the evenings at a local restaurant in the Region 10 area

for 3-4 hours (dinner included). Monthly meetings will be held from January

2016-December 2016, with only one meeting during the summer months.

Q: Who can participate?

A: Campus level administrators; principals and assistant principals.

“Principals are the 2nd most influential factor

(after teacher quality) in the lives of kids” –

Mendlas, 2012, The Effective Principal

COST AND BENEFIT OF PROGRAM

Each participating campus administrator cost will be $1250 for the 10

monthly sessions. This cost will include dinner.

The major benefit of this program is to be able to collaborate with leaders

throughout Region 10 at a neutral location. Each participant will formulate a

problem of practice that is worked on during the spring semester and the

solution implemented in the fall.

Another benefit is the ability to build instructional leadership through peer

dialogue, real time problem-solving, and infusion of resources.

Please use this link to register for the 2016 Region 10 School Leaders Network Leadership Group:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LHJNosrUE3RnrxMn3FgcB4nJoDnKI_LJywTe-hxaEQo/viewform

QUESTIONS:

Jaclyn Byrom-Consultant for Leadership Training, Administrative Services [email protected] , 972.348.1738

School Leaders Network’s

mission is to expand

educational opportunity

for all students by

transforming school

leadership practices.

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DATE: November 20, 2015 TO: All Campus Administrators FROM: Department of Curriculum and Instruction RE: Lead4ward Resource Training – 1st Notice ______________________________________________________________________ This memorandum is to inform you that the Department of Curriculum and Instruction has purchased Lead4ward digital field guides for all core content in all grades, kindergarten through twelfth grade. Lead4ward resources are extremely beneficial to you and your teachers as you work to make data-driven instructional decisions aligned to standards. In an effort to support you and your teachers, the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, in conjunction with the Department of Organizational Learning, will be offering a thirty-minute training to each campus at your schools. The sessions will cover unpacking standards and exploration of Lead4ward resources to support aligned instructional practices. Please use the links below to select the best date for your campus training by level. Please use your campus name when completing your choice of dates from the link below:

Elementary Schools Link

Middle Schools Link

High Schools Link

Action Required: Sign up for a date for your campus training by December 11, 2015. Please reach out to any content coordinator in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction with any questions you have.

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TO: Elementary School Principals Middle School Principals High School Principals

FROM: Mida Milligan, Ed.D., Director of Curriculum and Instruction Kim Caddell, Ed.D., Director of Research, Assessment and Accountability

RE: Optional First Semester Assessments

After receiving input from administration and area directors, content coordinators will create optional semester exams for teachers to use. First semester exams will be designed to last approximately 70 minutes. Coordinators will also provide options for essay questions that teachers may use, if they choose to do so. Semester exams are linked in the unit blueprints in the district curriculum. As with all district created assessments, teachers may make revisions or use their own tests using the district item bank or other resources.

As a reminder, common semester assessments are designed by curriculum experts and intended to be cumulative, as they include items that assess TEKS from the most recent instructional unit, as well as TEKS from previous instructional units this fall. This design will help ensure that students are not only acquiring new instruction but are also retaining previous learning. We believe that this data will assist with the ongoing implementation of data-driven instruction, including discussions about student performance, content mastery, and growth.

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How each campus uses, or chooses not to use, the results of common semester assessments for student grades is a campus decision. Campus administrators and teachers are encouraged to work together to determine the appropriateness of the common semester assessment in grade calculations. It is up to each campus to make decisions about weighting or curving the common semester assessment as the semester exam in grade calculations at the secondary level.

Campuses are reminded of the following points concerning common assessments:

1. Campuses are responsible for printing their own copies of the assessments. 2. Campuses are responsible for scanning their assessments. 3. Campuses should have sufficient quantities of answer documents to support the

semester assessments; please contact RAAD if additional quantities are needed. Area directors have indicated their willingness to support campuses with designing semester exam schedules, if the need exists. In addition, please know that RAAD and curriculum and instruction are here to support you and student learning; do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need additional support. Principals often ask about which exams are available for teacher use. The next page provides details for the exams that have been created to help assist principals in campus decision-making.

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First Semester Assessments by Subject and Level

Assessment Number of Questions Constructed Response

Elementary Science

1st grade - cumulative units 1-3 15 questions 2nd grade – cumulative units 1-3 15 questions 3rd grade - cumulative units 1-2 20 questions 4th grade – cumulative units 1-3 20 questions 5th grade – cumulative units 1-4 25 questions

1 Open-ended constructed response optional item available per assessment

Secondary Science

6th grade - cumulative units 1-3 30 questions 7th grade - cumulative units 1-4 30 questions 8th grade - cumulative units 1-4 30 questions Biology - cumulative units 1-3 40 questions Physics - cumulative units 1-3 30 questions Chemstry - cumulative units 1-4 30 questions IPC - cumulative units 1-4 30 questions

1-2 Open-ended constructed response optional items available per assessment

Elementary ELAR

2nd Grade-cumulative units 1-3 10 questions 3rd Grade - cumulative units 1-3 20 questions 4th Grade - cumulative units 1-3 25 questions


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5th Grade - cumulative units 1-3 25 questions

Elementary SLAR

2nd Grade-cumulative units 1-3 10 questions

3rd Grade - cumulative units 1-3 20 questions 4th Grade - cumulative units 1-3 20 questions 5th Grade - cumulative units 1-3 25 questions


Secondary ELAR 6th grade On-level and Pre-AP- cumulative units 1-3

30 questions

7th grade On-level and Pre-AP- cumulative units 1-3

30 questions

8th grade On-level and Pre-AP- cumulative units 1-3

30 questions

English I and English I Pre-AP- cumulative units 1-3

30 questions

English II and English II Pre-AP cumulative units 1-3 –

30 questions

English III - cumulative units 1-3 30 questions

English IV- cumulative units 1-3 30 questions

2 essays per exam- OPTIONAL

2 essays per exam/ SAQ- OPTIONAL

2 essays per exam- OPTIONAL

Elementary Math 3rd Grade - cumulative units 1-4 20 questions 4th Grade - cumulative units 1-4 22 questions


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5th Grade - cumulative units 1-4 24 questions

Secondary Math Math 6 - cumulative units 1-6 20 questions Math 6 Pre-AP - cumulative units 1-4a 20 questions Math 7 - cumulative units 1-5 20 questions Math 7 Pre-AP - cumulative units 1-3 20 questions Math 8 - cumulative units 1-6 20 questions Algebra 1 - cumulative units 1-4 20 questions Algebra 1 Pre-AP - cumulative units 1-3 30 questions Geometry - cumulative units 1-3 30 questions Geometry Pre-AP - cumulative units 1-2 = 30 questions Algebra 2 - cumulative units 1-2 30 questions Algebra 2 Pre-AP - cumulative units 1-2 30 questions

1-2 Open-ended constructed response items available per exam - OPTIONAL

Technology Applications

7 & 8 Grade Computer Explorations FINAL 30 questions Web Design - Cumulative units 1-6 - 25 questions Digital Audio & Video Design - cumulative semester 1 35 questions

2 open-ended constructed response items available per exam - OPTIONAL

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Computer Science I - cumulative semester 1-60 questions

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TO: All District Staff

FROM: Mida Milligan, Ed.D., Director of Curriculum and Instruction

RE: Digital Resources Carnival on January 19, 2015-Save the Date _______________________________________________________________________

Several departments in the divisions of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment and Education Operations are joining together to host a Digital Resources Carnival on Tuesday, January 19, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Curtis Culwell Center. This event is for students, staff and community to learn about and engage with the multiple digital resources available in GISD for learning at home and at school.

Fliers for you to post will be sent to the campuses, along with links that parents can use to register to attend. Pizza will be served and prizes awarded throughout the evening.

We will be sending out additional information after the Thanksgiving break but wanted you to get this on your calendars now. Please review the attached flier. More information will be coming soon!

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DATE: November 20, 2015 TO: All Campus and District Administrators FROM: Tina Garrett, M.Ed., STEM Coordinator Department of Curriculum and Instruction RE: STEM Leadership Retreat ______________________________________________________________________ This memorandum is to inform you that a STEM Leadership Retreat for district and campus administration will be held at the Curtis Culwell Center January 28, 2016, from 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. Cultivating a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) culture is about creating a diverse environment fueled by curiosity, innovation, and partnership. The mission to encourage curiosity, inspiration, and creativity, for both educators and students, is the district vision to enhance globally competitive learners. Building informed citizenry to enhance STEM literacy is the focal point of the STEM Leadership Retreat in order to cultivate and foster a STEM culture. Diverse thinkers need to be in place to solve diverse problems. As a district, all campus and district stakeholders are invited to come together to support students in learning to solve diverse problems and to accomplish common goals: educate and motivate students in literacy-infused science, technology, engineering, and math, deep competence in subject matter, as well as exciting students towards STEM careers. Please find the attached flier and agenda for the day as you consider registering your administrative team. Only one-hundred seats are available!

Register in Sched at http://sched.co/4gl8

#gisdSTEAM

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Go for GOAL

Administrator Leadership Retreat

Click to Register in Sched

January 28, 20161:00-4:00

Curtis CulwellCenter

Ballroom

STEM

100 seats available!

Your administrative team is invited to join the GarlandIndependent School District STEM Leadership Retreat to build an

inspiring STEM vision for our community. Together wewill examine STEM jobs, participate in hands-on STEM

activities, and begin to map GISD’s STEM journey.

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STEM Leadership Retreat

This collaborative kickoff of a STEM transformation is intended to bring all facets of the community together to discuss the idea of STEM education and how it can help shape the larger community. Stakeholders are given opportunity to discuss needs, current initiatives, and structures to develop a sustainable successful transformation. Direct links to the local community will be made as well as connections for continuing the conversation with the larger community. Guiding Questions:

• Why is Garland Independent School District embarking on a STEM Transformation?

• What can STEM teaching and learning look like? • How can I support STEM in Garland Independent School District?

Agenda

Welcome

Introductions and the GISD Perspective Why are we here and who is part of the GISD STEM team?

Why STEM? Why Now? Why GISD?

Looking at why STEM is critical to our students

STEMmersion – What is a STEM Student? Hands-on, Minds-on activity looking at the qualities of STEM Students

Supporting STEM Teaching and Learning

How do we launch this transformation and what supports are already in place for success?

Reflection and Conclusion

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Garland Independent School District DATE: November 20, 2015 TO: District Staff FROM: Teena Garvin, Coordinator of Library Media Services RE: Literary Tour for Elementary Students ______________________________________________________________________ Each year elementary campuses invite authors to work with students as a part of the Elementary Literary Tour. The next page provides information regarding the dates and times of this annual event at the schools who are involved this year. Through this program, each student has the opportunity to see and hear a recognized author while in elementary school. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have questions about the event or are interested in details about participation.

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Garland ISD welcomes Susan Stevens Crummel, a former teacher and the co-author of numerous children’s picture books including NY Times Best Seller Help Me, Mr. Mutt! (winner of the 2010 Texas Bluebonnet Award, 2010 Florida Children’s Book Award, and named one of Time magazine’s Best Children’s Books for 2008), The Great Fuzz Frenzy (another NY Times Best Seller, an NCTE Notable Book and winner of ten 2007-2008 state book awards), Cook-a-Doodle-Doo! (2001 Texas Bluebonnet Award), And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon

(2002 ALA Notable Book, 2003 Colorado Book Award, 2004 California Young Reader Medal). Mrs. Crummel collaborates with sister Janet Stevens, an

award-winning illustrator. She will be visiting and speaking at 8 elementary campuses in Garland this December.

focus on the importance of reading, writing, and storytelling;

share the inside scoop on collaborating with Janet and Dorothy Donohue; talk about the creative process; and inspire students to read and write.

Fri., Dec. 4 Armstrong 8:25, 9:45, 1:30 Mon., Dec. 7 Herfurth 8:30, 9:40, 10:50 Tues., Dec. 8 Golden Meadows 8:30, 9:40, 10:50 Wed., Dec. 9 Handley 8:30, 10:00, 1:00 Thurs., Dec. 10 Bradfield 9:10, 10:20, 1:50 Fri., Dec. 11 Toler 8:30, 10:00, 1:00 Mon., Dec. 14 Rowlett 8:20, 9:30, 1:05 Tues., Dec. 15 Club Hill 8:20, 9:30, 1:30

website: www.susanstevenscrummel.com

Ms. Crummel will

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Garland Independent School District DATE: November 20, 2015 TO: All Campus Administrators All Social Studies Teachers, Grades 4-12 FROM: Amy Mount, PK-12 Coordinator of Social Studies RE: Professional Learning Opportunities for Social Studies Teachers-REVISED

Strategic Plan, Goal 5: We will promote and support innovative and exemplary curriculum, professional development, and instructional practices in order to continuously enhance teaching and extend learning.

_______________________________________________________________________ To support excellence in Social Studies instruction, the Social Studies team is proud to offer the following professional learning opportunities to Social Studies teachers in grades 4-12. Learning strategies will be demonstrated with tough-to-teach/tough-to-learn TEKS based on GISD data. Teachers will leave with classroom-ready, student-centered activities to implement. Sessions will be held each day from either 8:30-11:30 or 1:00-4:00 on the following dates:

12/10 – Small Group Strategies in Social Studies 1/28 – Vocabulary Strategies in Social Studies 2/23 – Reading and Writing in Social Studies-Revised Date 4/14 – Formative Assessment in Social Studies

Substitutes will be provided by the campus. Sessions are offered both AM and PM so that teachers can share a substitute. Action Required: Please forward to all Social Studies teachers in Grades 4-12 at your campus.

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Social StudiesSuccess Strategies

Social StudiesSuccess Strategies

Join the GISD Social Studies team to buildstrategies that lead to student success in SocialStudies. We will demonstrate using toughtoteach and toughtolearn TEKS based on GISDdata. Teachers will leave with classroomready,studentcentered strategies.

Halfday sessions are offered to allow teachers toshare a substitute and minimize cost and lostinstructional time. **Subs provided bycampuses.**

12/10 AM or PM Small Group Strategies in Social Studies1/28 AM or PM Vocabulary Strategies in Social Studies2/23 AM or PM Reading and Writing in Social Studies4/14 AM or PM Formative Assessment in Social Studies

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DATE: November 20, 2015 TO: All Campus Principals and Assistant Principals FROM: Dr. Jasna Aliefendic, Coordinator of Technology Applications Traci Vickery, Coordinator of Elementary Mathematics Kevin Massey, Coordinator of Secondary Mathematics Myra Crump, Coordinator of ELAR, Secondary Focus Mary Shelton, Coordinator of ELAR, Intermediate Focus RE: DimensionU Availability and Kick-off Tournament GISD Strategic Plan Goal #2: We will develop processes and applications to achieve the equitable distribution of digital resources, along with adequate training and support for implementation. Specific Result 1: Technology is appropriately implemented to ensure students are future ready. _______________________________________________________________________ Over the past several years, students in Garland ISD have enjoyed learning by playing DimensionU video games. Once again, all Garland ISD students have the opportunity to practice their math and literacy skills with DimensionU. DimensionU is comprised of four engaging, multiplayer games with access to curriculum in both math and literacy, grades 3 – 9. Although the curriculum is designed for grades 3 – 9, all GISD students in grades 1-12 have access to DimensionU video games. Each game is designed with unique features that bring out distinct academic and strategic skills in students. In addition, students can play at school, home, and on the go, since DimensionU is web-based and available as an IOS app. Attached is a flier with instructions on how to install DimensionU at home. Please send this flier home with all students. Finally, our Kick-off Tournament begins on November 23rd. Students can play at school and at home to accumulate points and win a prize. An additional flier about the tournament is attached. Student Logins: S+Student ID / NPIN (Example: S12345/6789) Teacher Logins: Network Login/gisd + Employee ID (Example: jaliefen/gisd1234) Please contact Dr. Jasna Aliefendic at [email protected] if you have any questions.

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Welcome to DimensionU Games at Home!

As a Garland ISD student, your child has access at school to fun and interactive free video games that focus on math and literacy. Now, he or she can play at home or on the go!

DIMENSIONU WEB GAMES

1. Visit www.dimensionu.com in your browser* 2. Click Sign In (upper right corner). Enter the GISD student ID number and password

(Forgot your password? Ask your teacher or email [email protected]) 3. Choose between TowerStorm or Meltdown. 4. During initial log in, you may be prompted to install Unity Web Player Plug-In. 5. Select Curriculum to choose your Level, Topic, and Skill 6. Join an existing room by clicking Play Now! or Create your own room by clicking Search.

*DimensionU Web Games will not run on Chromebooks or while using a Chrome Browser.

DIMENSIONU iOS APPS

1. TowerStorm and Meltdown are available for play on iOS devices. Visit iTunes and Search DimensionU.

2. After the games have downloaded, sign in. 3. Select Curriculum to choose your Level, Topic, and Skill. 4. Join an existing room by clicking Play Now! or Create your own room by clicking Search.

*DimensionU Apps are not available for Android devices at this time.

DIMENSIONU DESKTOP INSTALLATION 1. Visit www.dimensionu.com 2. Click Sign In (upper right corner). 3. Scroll down to Games for Desktop header and select the DimensionU Games icon. 4. In the banner to the left, select download for Windows or Mac. Double-click the

installation field labeled DimensionUGames_Win_v4.1.8 (PC) or DimensionUGames_Mac.v4.1.8 (Mac) to start the Installation Wizard. Accept all defaults and follow the prompts to complete the setup.

5. Click on the DimensionU icon on your desktop to log in with your child’s DimensionU username and password.

6. Select Math or Literacy, your Curriculum Pack—and you’re ready to go! *DimensionU Desktop Games will not run on Chromebooks at this time.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

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Garland ISD Virtual Tournament

Open to all Garland ISD students.

PlayOnline

Learn more at www.DimensionU.com

November 23, 2015 to December 11, 2015

Top 3 players with the highest cumulative scoreswill win:• $15.00 Amazon Gift Card and• A DimensionU Drawstring Bag

The virtual tournament can be played at home,school or on-the-go.

Date:

Prizes:

Location:

About DimensionUDimensionU has developed a mathematicsgaming tool that enhances students’ mathskills in grades 3–10, including pre-algebraand algebra. In order to succeed withinthe gaming environment, studentsmust solve math problemsto score points.

DimensionU is focused ondelivering innovative and effectivetechnology-based educationaltools for elementary, middle,and high school students.

Garland ISD Virtual Tournament

Open to all Garland ISD students.

PlayOnline


November 23, 2015 to December 11, 2015

Top 3 players with the highest cumulative scoreswill win:• $15.00 Amazon Gift Card and• A DimensionU Drawstring Bag

The virtual tournament can be played at home,school or on-the-go.

Date:

Prizes:

Location:

About DimensionUDimensionU has developed a mathematicsgaming tool that enhances students’ mathskills in grades 3–10, including pre-algebraand algebra. In order to succeed withinthe gaming environment, studentsmust solve math problemsto score points.

DimensionU is focused ondelivering innovative and effectivetechnology-based educationaltools for elementary, middle,and high school students.

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Torneo Virtual de Garland ISD


de Noviembre 23 de 2015 a Diciembre 11 de 2015

Los primeros 3 estudiantes con el mayor acumaladode puntos ganaran:• $15.00 tarjeta de regalo de Amazon• Bolsa con cordon de DimensionU

el torneo virtual se puede jugar en casa, en laescuela, o en tu tableta. Juégalo en internet!

Fecha:

Premios:

Lugar:

About DimensionUDimensionU ha desarrollado una herramienta dejuego en matemáticas que realza las habilidadesmatemáticas de los estudiantes de tercero adécimo grado, incluyendo conceptos de prealgebra y algebra. Para ser exitoso dentrodel medioambiente del juego, losestudiantes deben resolver problemasmatemáticos para anotar puntos.

DimensionU se enfoca en entregaruna tecnología innovadora y efectiva,basada en herramientas educativaspara estudiantes de primaria,escuela media y superior.

Abierto para todos los estudiantes de Garland ISD

PlayOnline

Torneo Virtual de Garland ISD


de Noviembre 23 de 2015 a Diciembre 11 de 2015

Los primeros 3 estudiantes con el mayor acumaladode puntos ganaran:• $15.00 tarjeta de regalo de Amazon• Bolsa con cordon de DimensionU

el torneo virtual se puede jugar en casa, en laescuela, o en tu tableta. Juégalo en internet!

Fecha:

Premios:

Lugar:

About DimensionUDimensionU ha desarrollado una herramienta dejuego en matemáticas que realza las habilidadesmatemáticas de los estudiantes de tercero adécimo grado, incluyendo conceptos de prealgebra y algebra. Para ser exitoso dentrodel medioambiente del juego, losestudiantes deben resolver problemasmatemáticos para anotar puntos.

DimensionU se enfoca en entregaruna tecnología innovadora y efectiva,basada en herramientas educativaspara estudiantes de primaria,escuela media y superior.

Abierto para todos los estudiantes de Garland ISD

PlayOnline

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DATE: November 20, 2015 TO: Elementary Principals Area Directors FROM: Traci Vickery, Elementary Math Coordinator RE: Elementary Math Professional Development _______________________________________________________________________ Garland ISD will be hosting Elementary Math New TEKS Trainings provided by Region 10 during the 2015-16 school year. The trainings will be offered at the PDC during the school day from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. Campuses will be required to pay for the teacher subs. Descriptions of the trainings that are being offered in September, October and November are listed below. Please make your teachers aware of these beneficial training opportunities for elementary math. Click on the date to register for the training in SCHED. Creating Mathematical Thinkers through Problem Based Tasks (Grades K-2) December 1, 2015 (repeated on April 12, 2016) Mathematics is more than memorizing a set of rules and procedures; it is about understanding and making sense of the world around us through math. This professional development will provide teachers with practical methods to help students construct deep conceptual understanding of the new content in the standards. Participants will engage in problem based tasks, observe children work, and examine classroom teachers as they listen to, question, and interpret students' thinking, while building a collaborative community of mathematical thinkers. Creating Mathematical Thinkers through Problem Based Tasks (Grades 3-5) December 8, 2015 (repeated on April 5, 2016) Mathematics is more than memorizing a set of rules and procedures; it is about understanding and making sense of the world around us through math. This professional development will provide teachers with practical methods to help students construct deep conceptual understanding of the new content in the standards. Participants will engage in problem based tasks, observe children work, and examine classroom teachers as they listen to, question, and interpret students' thinking, while building a collaborative community of mathematical thinkers. .

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Laying the Foundation for Numerical Relationships (Grades K-2) January 12, 2016 (repeat from September) The adopted 2012 TEKs were implemented in the 2014-2015 school year. This professional development will provide a deep understanding of big ideas in mathematics that are foundational to constructing numerical relationships based on new TEKS found in the Number and Operations strand. Participants will have an opportunity to define specific vocabulary, experience hands-on learning activities, and create grade level tasks that represent the adopted 2012 math TEKS. Angles, Lines, and Rays…Oh My! (Grade 4) January 26, 2016 Based on the adopted 2012 TEKS, measuring angles has moved to fourth grade. This professional development will help participants with interpreting the new TEKS language that involves angles, lines, and rays. Participants will have an opportunity to define specific vocabulary, experience hands-on learning activities, and create grade level tasks that represent the adopted 2012 math TEKS. Math Stations in Action (Grades 3-5) February 9, 2016 Math stations are part of a balanced math program. They give students an opportunity to work on math individually, with partners, and in small groups. They can be used as an effective practice for differentiating and enhancing mathematics instruction to meet the needs of all students. During the training participants will learn how to organize and structure the math block, group students, experience math stations with learning activities to support target skills and concepts, and engage in small group lessons that are grade level specific. Building Computational Fluency through Algebraic Relationships (Grades K-2) February 16, 2016 (repeat from October) Computational fluency is a new focus seen throughout the adopted 2012 math TEKS. A student who demonstrates computational fluency has flexible computation methods to produce accurate answers efficiently. During this training participants will develop an understanding about problem structures and the role they play in generating strategies to compute problems based on the new TEKS found in the Number and Operations and Algebraic Reasoning strands. Participants will have an opportunity to define specific vocabulary, experience hands-on learning activities, and create grade level tasks that represent the adopted 2012 math TEKS.

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Problem Solving is Not a Problem (Grades K-5) March 1, 2016 (repeated on March 15, 2016) The ability to analyze a problem scenario and design an effective approach to solve it is critical within the new math standards and the rigor of the STAAR assessment. In this workshop, learn how to create and teach an aligned problem solving approach. Choose problems to facilitate student development of the perseverance needed for real problem solving. Creating Mathematical Thinkers through Problem Based Tasks (Grades 3-5) April 5, 2016 (repeat from December) Mathematics is more than memorizing a set of rules and procedures; it is about understanding and making sense of the world around us through math. This professional development will provide teachers with practical methods to help students construct deep conceptual understanding of the new content in the standards. Participants will engage in problem based tasks, observe children work, and examine classroom teachers as they listen to, question, and interpret students' thinking, while building a collaborative community of mathematical thinkers. Creating Mathematical Thinkers through Problem Based Tasks (Grades K-2) April 12, 2016 (repeat from December) Mathematics is more than memorizing a set of rules and procedures; it is about understanding and making sense of the world around us through math. This professional development will provide teachers with practical methods to help students construct deep conceptual understanding of the new content in the standards. Participants will engage in problem based tasks, observe children work, and examine classroom teachers as they listen to, question, and interpret students' thinking, while building a collaborative community of mathematical thinkers.

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DATE: November 20, 2015 TO: Elementary Campus Principals and Secretaries FROM: David Pate- Director of Finance RE: Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart – American Heart Association _______________________________________________________________________ The following procedures should be used for the Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart charitable benefit drive, if your campus participates. These procedures only apply to the Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart campaign. Questions regarding any other charitable benefit drive should be directed to the Finance Department.

1. All collections should be documented through one of the methods outlined in Section 2.2 of the CDAP Manual. Forms provided by the American Heart Association are also acceptable for this specific activity.

2. Checks may be made out to the American Heart Association as indicated on their provided materials.

3. All cash and checks made out to the Campus or the District must be turned into the Campus Secretary. They will make a deposit into the Other Activity Fund (876), Activity 96540 (American Heart). When the batch is entered in Oracle make sure to use your campus number. In the Receipt Activity dropdown menu select 0 (Other Activity Fund) when choosing the American Heart Activity.

Example XXX (your campus) O or 1040 American Heart

4. All checks made out to the American Heart Association should be totaled and placed in a clearly marked sealed envelope and secured until picked-up by the American Heart Association representative at the conclusion of the campaign. The American Heart Association representative will issue a receipt for the checks upon pick-up.

5. When the campaign is complete, the Secretary will enter a check request to the American Heart Association following the process outlined in Section 9.4 of the CDAP Manual. Include a copy of the American Heart Activity Report as backup for the check request. This report lists the amounts collected and the amounts to be disbursed. The Principal must sign the report noting that it was a donation. The account code for the check request will be the revenue code where the receipt was recorded.

Example 876.00.0000.XXX(your campus).57490.00.96540.000000.00.0000

If you have any questions contact Cindy Greider, Accounting Specialist, Elementary Campus Liaison.

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