2010-2011 Region XIII Catalog

Services and Product Catalog2010-2011

New Region XIII Executive Director Terry Smith

Graduation Requirements High School EOC Rollout Schedule

School Improvement Services

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WelcomeDear Region XIII Educator:

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the new school year. I’ve never met a quality educator that did not get at least a little giddy with excitement in anticipation of each new school year. Dating back to the ‘80s and the beginnings of testing and accountability, each new school year tends to also bring at least a little anxiety related to increasing accountability standards and changes to the student testing system. I suspect this year will be no different as we administer the fi nal round of TAKS testing and begin gearing up for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR). It would be somewhat less diffi cult if student success in the current year could be our sole focus; however, a signifi cant measure of attention must go toward preparation for

2011 and beyond. Clearly, this will be a year of transitions as we attempt to address the immediate needs of current students while effectively planning for the future. The good news is that educators across the State of Texas continually succeed in meeting the challenges associated with providing all students with quality educational experiences.

Region XIII’s intent through professional development offerings is to provide educators with an array of opportunities to assist you and your

school districts in meeting these challenges while helping to provide a successful education for every student. You are invited to take advantage of these and other sessions that will assist you in addressing all of your students’ needs.

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

Sincerely,

Terry W. SmithExecutive Director

Educators across the State of Texas

continually succeed in meeting the challenges associated with providing all students with quality educational experiences.

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

Although we provide services and tools nationwide, our assigned regional area encompasses:

• 60 school districts

• 17 counties

• 19 charter schools

• 17 private schools

• 8 institutes of higher education

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REGION XIII

VisionRegion XIII will set the standard for excellence in educational service through leadership, responsiveness to client needs, and quality products that improve student performance.

Mission/Goals• Initiate collaboration with our clients in the development of a quality educational environment.• Provide client-focused quality products and services in a timely and effi cient manner that promote

improved performance in schools.• Initiate collaboration with our clients to close the gap between current and desired student

performance.

Board of Directors

Leroy M. Lorenz W. Member

Gary L. BarnettMember

W. Charles AkinsChairman

Ron McMichaelSecretary

Don RogersVice Chairman

Jill KolasinkiMember

Richard V. StueweMember

Paul CurtisMember

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Contents and ContactsCore area contact email address page

Access to General Curriculum [email protected] 8

Advanced Academic Programs and Special Projects [email protected] 9

Assessment and Benchmarking [email protected] 10

Assistive Technology [email protected] 11

Autism [email protected] 12

Behavior Services [email protected] 13

Bilingual/ESL [email protected] 14

Bus Driver Training [email protected] 15

Business Manager Cooperative [email protected] 15

Campus Snapshot [email protected] 16

Campus Turnaround [email protected] 17

Certifi cation certifi [email protected] 18

Child Nutrition Programs [email protected] 19

Coaching and Leadership Development Center [email protected] 20

College and Career Readiness [email protected] 21

CSCOPE [email protected] 22

Data and Accountability Services [email protected] 23

District Snapshot [email protected] 24

Dyslexia and 504 [email protected] 25

Early Childhood [email protected] 26

Executive Services [email protected] 27

Facilitating Individualized Education Program (FIEP) fi [email protected] 28

Field Services fi [email protected] 27

First Time Campus Administrator Induction Academy certifi [email protected] 29

FlashNews fl [email protected] 29

Gifted and Talented [email protected] 31

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Core area contact email address page

Grants Support [email protected] 31

Homeless Education [email protected] 32

Instructional Coaching [email protected] 33

Instructional Leadership Development and Professional Development Appraisal System [email protected] 34

Instructional Technology [email protected] 35

Internet Based Texas Computer Cooperative Software (iTCCS)

[email protected] 36

Literacy [email protected] 37

Master Reading Teacher [email protected] 38

Mathematics [email protected] 39

Media Services [email protected] 40

Migrant Education [email protected] 40

Paraprofessional Certifi cation Training [email protected] 41

PEIMS [email protected] 42

Professional Learning Communities [email protected] 42

Purchasing Cooperative [email protected] 43

Regional Day School Program for the Deaf [email protected] 44

Regional Service Center Computer Cooperative (RSCCC)


Related Services: Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy


Response to Intervention (RtI) [email protected] 46

School Board Training [email protected] 47

School Health [email protected] 48

School Improvement Resource Center (SIRC) [email protected] 49


Contents and ContactsCore area contact email address page

School Readiness Integration [email protected] 50

Science [email protected] 51

Secondary Transition/Post-School Outcomes [email protected] 52

Social Studies [email protected] 53

Special Programs [email protected] 54

Speech Language Pathology [email protected] 55

State Compensatory Education Cooperative [email protected] 56

Statewide School Finance schoolfi [email protected] 56

Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) [email protected] 57

Student Evaluation [email protected] 58

Substitute Teacher Support [email protected] 59

Texas Education Network (TxED) [email protected] 59

Texas Education Telecommunications Network (TETN) [email protected] 60

Texas High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work


Texas Secondary School Redesign and Restructuring Program


Texas Turnaround Center [email protected] 63

Title 1 Cooperative Services [email protected] 64

Troops to Teachers [email protected] 64

TSTEM [email protected] 65

TxBESS Teacher Mentoring Program [email protected] 66

Video Conferencing Connection [email protected] 67

Visual Impairments/Orientation and Mobility [email protected] 68

Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certifi cation [email protected] 69


Network Meetings ..........................................................................................................................................................................70

Internal Services .............................................................................................................................................................................76

Graduation Requirements and High School EOC Rollout Schedule .............................................................................77

Conferences ......................................................................................................................................................................................78

Products .............................................................................................................................................................................................80

Personal Planner ............................................................................................................................................................................88

Index ...................................................................................................................................................................................................90


Access to General Curriculum

Access to General CurriculumAccess to General Curriculum provides professional development and services that facilitate students with disabilities in gaining access to curriculum and instruction based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in the least restrictive environment. This team provides professional development services in teaching multicultural and diverse learners to help educators effectively determine appropriate educational services for all students, meet the educational needs of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) students, and prevent the inappropriate referrals of CLD students to special education. The team provides professional development and services to parent liaisons in the Local Education Agencies (LEAs).

Highlighted Service(s): • Power of 2: Co-Teaching Training

• IEP Best Practice: An e-Learning Course

• Engage the Brain

• Co-Teaching Coaching Services

Professional Development:view all professional development at ecampus.esc13.net

• Power of 2: Co-Teaching Training

• IEP Best Practice: An e-Learning Course

• Engage the Brain

Related Product(s):view all products at www.esc13store.net

• Scaffolding Accommodations

• ELPS Toolkit

• ELPS Planning Tool

Conference(s):view all Region XIII conferences on page 78

Differentiation for All Learners: Accepting the Challenge

• 01/19/11


Advanced Academic Programs and Special Projects

Advanced Academic Programs and Special ProjectsThe Region XIII Advanced Academic Programs and Special Projects Team manages a number of state and federal grants from the TEA with a common goal of college and career readiness for all students. The department is responsible for gifted/talented education initiatives, such as the Texas Performance Standards Project and Equity in Gifted/Talented (G/T) Education.

The goals of these initiatives are to encourage high levels of achievement for gifted/talented students and to promote equitable representation in gifted/talented populations across the state. The Texas Adolescent Literacy Academies (TALA) are intended to acquaint English Language Arts (ELA) and Reading in Content reading teachers with successful, scientifi cally-based reading instruction for improving students’ academic literacy. The academies address the needs of struggling adolescent readers and include strategies for teaching English and reading using materials appropriate for the middle school classroom.

Advanced Academic Programs and Special Projects collaborates with established research partnerships to assist the state with developing effective professional development and supporting materials to inform instruction for English Language Learners (ELL). Recent initiatives include the Academic Language Project, the Observation/Walkthrough Tool for ELL-Math Classrooms, and an ELL Web portal and video-based professional development.


• Texas Performance Standards Project Awareness Sessions

• G/T Online

• Texas Adolescent Literacy Academies

• MSTAR Math Academies

• Algebra I End of Course Success

• Algebra II End of Course Success

• Geometry End of Course Success

• Online Professional Development Series for ELL


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

Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students

TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY

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Assessment and Benchmarking

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

Highlighted Service(s): • DMAC

• eduphoria! School Objects: Aware

• Inova and Inova Plus

• WebCCAT


• Assessment training

• Required training for district test coordinators

• DMAC

• eduphoria! School Objects: Aware

• Inova and Inova Plus

• WebCCAT


• eduphoria! School Objects: Aware• DMAC• WebCCAT


Assistive Technology

Assistive TechnologyThe Assistive Technology (AT) Team provides best practice information regarding assistive technology through professional development and technical assistance. The team also supports assistive technology trials with state of the art equipment and software through the Assistive Technology Preview Center/Lending Library.

Highlighted Service(s):• Literacy Instruction for Students with High Incidence Disabilities

• Solving Access Issues for AT Users

• Assistive Technology Preview Center/Lending Library

Network Meeting(s):view all network meeting listings on page 70

Central Texas Assistive Technology Network Meeting This is a series of quarterly meetings of local district assistive technology specialists and assistive technology team leads with the purposes of identifying best practices in support of access to the general curriculum, universally designed instruction, and instruction in the least restrictive environment.

• 11/01/10• 03/02/11


Beat the Heat Institute, 06/06/11–06/07/11


• Literacy Instruction for Students with High Incidence Disabilities

• Guided Reading for Students with Signifi cant Disabilities

• Writing for Students with Signifi cant Disabilities

• Literacy Fundamentals Bootcamp

• Literacy Fundamentals for Students with Signifi cant Disabilities

• Communication Strategies for Students with Signifi cant Disabilities , featuring Phil Schweigert

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

• Writing with Alternative Pencils Make and Take

• Accommodations and Assistive Technology TETN

• Best Practice in Augmentative and Alternative Communication Evaluations


• SOLO v 6: Literacy Supports for Struggling Readers and Writers

• Boardmaker

• Speech Recognition


Autism

AutismThe Autism Team:

• Provides an autism series to address identifi ed inservice needs to teachers, related service providers, parents, paraeducators and other providers in Region XIII.

• Offers a training series to provide access to basic information regarding autism and current practices in autism.

• Provides and maintains a lending library for Region XIII

• Provides assistance to parents seeking information about autism.

Highlighted Service(s):• Online Training Series for Autism in English and Spanish

• Texas Statewide Leadership for Autism

• Evidence-Based Practices in Autism Training

Network Meeting(s):view network meeting listings on page 70

Autism SpecialistsThis series of meetings will facilitate professional development and address issues specifi c to autism specialists in Region XIII. This training is for identifi ed district autism specialists only.

• 09/22/10• 11/22/10• 02/02/11

• 04/02/11


• Social Thinking Institute, 01/20/11–01/21/11

• Beat the Heat Institute, 06/06/11–06/07/11


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

• TEACCH Basic Training - Roger Cox and Susan Boswell

• TEACCH Advanced - Roger Cox and Susan Boswell

• Data Collection: Evidence of Progress - Lori Ernsperger

• Video Modeling - Darren Avey & Mark Ammons

• Autism for the General Education Teacher - Kandice Lighthall

• Social Skills for Students with High Functioning Autism and Asperger Syndrome - Rebecca Moyes


Behavior Services

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

Highlighted Service(s): • Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

• Behavior Support Services Cooperative


• PBIS Awareness and Readiness Sessions

• Online Behavior Coach Endorsement

• Coaching Classroom Management

• Bullies Are A Pain In The Brain

• Prepare Curriculum (Including Skillstreaming)

• CHAMPs Classroom Management

• The Tough Kid Toolbox

• Behavior Education Program

• Interventions: Evidence-Based Behavioral Strategies for Individual Students


Behavior Staff Support Network Provides updated information and training related to the needs of school staff who work with children with challenging behaviors.

• 10/08/10• 12/07/10• 02/08/11

Alternative Education Leadership NetworkKeeps those who work with at-risk students up to date and on the latest information at the state level and provides the opportunity for them to remain current in best practices in dropout prevention.

• 09/14/10• 11/09/10• 02/08/11


• Referral Assessment Management Portal (RAMP)

• Bullies Are A Pain In The Brain (Bully Prevention Curriculum)


• Severe Behavior Interventions Conference, 10/21/10-10/22/10


Bilingual/ESL

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

Highlighted Service(s):• ELPS Academies


• Differentiating Instruction with Linguistic Accommodations for Beginning and Intermediate ELLs

• Teaching in the ESOL I/II Classroom

• Sheltered Instruction Plus with John Seidlitz

• ELPS Toolkit: Planning and Teaching for ELL

• ELPS Toolkit Trainer of Trainers


Bilingual/ESL Directors’ Meeting 2010-2011 The purpose of this meeting is to share information, network, collaborate, and address current issues and updates regarding Bilingual/ESL language programs and instruction. During these meetings, participants will have opportunities for collaboration with other educators who are working to address the needs of limited English profi cient students.

• 09/14/10• 12/14/10• 02/08/11• 04/12/11


• ELPS Toolkit• ELPS Planning Tools• ELL Strategy Sheets


• English Language Learner Institute, 11/03/10

• Bilingual Literacy Seminar 2011 Featuring Kathryn Lindholm Leary, 02/02/11

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Questions?512.919.5417http://www.esc13.net/behavior

Bus Driver Training

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

Business Manager CooperativeRegion XIII provides technical assistance, school fi nance, and investment training to business managers in the region. Monthly meetings are an opportunity to network and gain valuable new skills in managing the business functions of a school district. Meeting schedule is available on our Web site www.esc13.net/departments/administrative/administrativeser.html.

Business Manager Cooperative


Campus Snapshot

Campus SnapshotThe Campus Snapshot is a data-driven process, which provides school districts and campuses with a comprehensive, objective analysis of the current state of their schools and their capacity to meet the needs of the students they serve.

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

The Campus Snapshot: • Serves to create a sense of urgency for required improvement

• Builds consensus about which school conditions need to be changed

• Encourages teachers to abandon ineffective routines and dysfunctional mental models

• Provides a focus for initial improvement efforts

• Brings student voice into the change process

You may also be interested in:District Snapshotsee page 24


Campus Turnaround

Campus TurnaroundThe Campus Turnaround Team provides support to schools by facilitating change initiatives which involves working collaboratively with campus leadership teams in aligning school improvement efforts to optimize student success. This team trains and supports members of campus improvement leadership teams from campuses who are low performing under the state accountability rating system or proactive in their school improvement efforts. Its mission is to support initiatives of campuses to become high-performing and successful with all students.

Highlighted Service(s):• Campus Snapshot

• Campus Systems Check, which facilitates ESC Bundled Services

• TEA Compliance Training for Campuses rated Academically Unacceptable (AU) or Technical Assistance Teams (TATs)

• Network Support for Campus Intervention Teams (CITs) and TATs


• Refi nement of Campus Improvement Plan

• TAT Pre-Planning Session

• Campus Turnaround Training


Campus Turnaround Network Support Meetings The primary focus of these meetings will be on the Campus Improvement Plan developed by the campus leadership team, CIT, and/or TAT that determined their professional development needs for the 2010-11 school year. Teams will be able to engage in conversations with external members of the CITs who will share their insight around successful strategies and interventions used with campuses who were formally rated AU or TAT Campuses.

• 10/27/10• 12/06/10• 02/08/11• 06/13/11


Certifi cation

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

Highlighted Service(s): New teacher certifi cation area: Bilingual Special Education

Certifi cation Areas:• Instructional Leadership Development (ILD)/ Professional

Development Appraisal System (PDAS) Certifi cation

• Principal Certifi cation

• Specialty Certifi cation

• Superintendent Certifi cation

• Teacher Certifi cation/Educator Certifi cation Program (ECP)


• Paraprofessional Handbook

• ELPS Toolkit

• Scaffolding Accommodations

Region XIII Paraprofessional

Institute


Child Nutrition Programs

Child Nutrition ProgramsRegion XIII Child Nutrition Programs offer training and technical assistance to local school districts, charter schools, Residential Child Care Institutions (RCCIs), and private schools for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child Nutrition Programs (school breakfast, school lunch, and after-school snack programs).

Services include linking between the Texas Department of Agriculture with local school districts, technical assistance, School Meals Initiative (SMI), compliance review, and professional development workshops for all facets of the Child Nutrition Programs including fi nancial management, the implementation of the mandated Wellness and Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP) policies, and the annual Child Nutrition Program Summer Conference.

Highlighted Service(s):• Self Assessment Training for the Child Nutrition Coordinated Review

Effort (CRE)

• Serve Safe Certifi cation Program for Managers


• Child Nutrition Program Annual Summer Conference, 06/20/11–06/21/11

Professional Development: view all professional development at ecampus.esc13.net

• Chef at Work Video Conference

• Civil Rights Video Conference

• Commodities: Making Them Count

• Coordinated Review Effort (CRE)

• Counting and Claiming/Offer vs. Serve (Food Based Schools)

• Counting and Claiming/Offer vs. Serve (Nutrient Standard Schools)

• Culinary Academy

• Determining Eligibility

• Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)

• Kitchen Math (Bilingual)

• Managing the Special Dietary Needs of Students

• NutriKids

• Production Records (Food Based Schools)

• Production Records (Nutrient Standard Schools)

• School Meals Initiative (SMI)

• Self Assessment/Required Forms

• Serve Safe Certifi cation

• Texas Public School Nutrition Policy (TPSNP)/Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) updates

• Verifi cation/Certifi cation


Coaching and Leadership Development Center

Coaching and Leadership Development Center The Coaching and Leadership Development Team provides powerful professional development opportunities, such as individualized Leadership Effectiveness Coaching, as well as comprehensive training to become a Leadership Effectiveness Coach. Campus and district administrators as well as teacher leaders fi nd these professional development opportunities invaluable to their leadership effectiveness. Specifi c skill development workshops include Crucial Conversations, Crucial Confrontations, and Infl uencer. Customized trainings can also be designed to meet specifi c campus and district needs.


• Powerful Strategies for Educational Leaders

• Powerful Strategies for Educational Leaders Training of Trainers

• Comprehensive Coaching School

• Leadership Coaching Services

• Readiness for Coaching

• Crucial Conversations

• Crucial Confrontations

• Infl uencer


Coaching for Educational Leaders National Conference,06/27/11–06/28/11


College and Career Readiness

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

Highlighted Service(s):• Director of Guidance and/or District Counseling Leaders Meetings

• College and Career Readiness District Training and Consultation


• Big Muscles: Hands-on Activities for CTE Classrooms

• Achieve College Success

• CTE and Special Populations

• CTE PEIMS and Coding

• TACAC: College 101 Drive-In Workshop

• How to Provide Additional Courses for Your Students using the Texas Virtual School Network

• AchieveTX: Preparing your Students for a Lifetime of Success

• Elementary/Secondary Counselors Bring and Share

• Cyberbullying and Sexting

• Supporting Children of the National Guard and Reserves


• New CTE TEKS: All in One


CTE Shared Service Arrangement/Coop MeetingEach year the CTE SSA/Co-op members develop a program of work. Together, we complete the strategic plan that moves all CTE programs forward within a district, including guidance/counseling. All member districts are provided products and services.

• 09/29/10• 01/12/11• 05/26/11

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

• 09/22/10• 01/12/11• 05/11/11• 06/14/11


• Dropout Prevention and Recovery Conference, 10/15/10

• Career Symposium, 02/24/11• Careers on Wheels (COW) Day,

05/04/11


CSCOPE

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

Highlighted Service(s):• Support for the implementation of new TEKS through use of the

CSCOPE documents

• Implementation support for administrators, teacher leaders, classroom teachers


• Semester Kick-Off Sessions (fi rst semester sessions August 2010 and second semester sessions December 2010)

• CSCOPE Administrator Training

• Leading Change: Making CSCOPE Work for School Improvement


CSCOPE District Leadership SupportCSCOPE Support meetings are intended to provide new information as well as opportunities to re-visit implementation ideas to sustain districts’ abilities to support teachers in the use of CSCOPE curriculum. Meeting attendance is encouraged for district curriculum leaders and campus administrators as well as teacher leaders in CSCOPE districts. • 09/16/10• 12/08/10• 02/14/11• 04/14/11


• CSCOPE Scope and Sequence Books


• CSCOPE State Conference,08/02/11–08/04/11


Data and Accountability Services

Data and Accountability ServicesThe Data and Accountability Services Team supports campus and district leaders and classroom teachers in planning for and creating data-based systems that improve administration, instructional practices, and student performance.

The services and products are based on the idea that quality instruction is tied to the ability of educators to understand, discuss, and make decisions based on data. Quality administration is tied to the ability of educators to build and understand systems that are based on multiple measures of data, include a strong understanding of accountability and assessment policies, integrate and evaluate programs and initiatives, and focus continuous improvement.


• Data Revolution!

• Schools Like Us

• Districts Like Us

• School Leaver Workshop

• Accountability Updates and Open Houses

Highlighted Service(s): • Data Revolution!—a two-day

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

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

• School Leaver Workshops and School Leaver Audits—help for districts and campuses to build effective teams, processes, and early warning systems to help increase student graduation and completion rates.

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


District Snapshot

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

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

For the 2010-11 school year, the District Snapshot will be solely implemented with targeted/specifi cally selected districts addressing chronically low-performing campuses.

You may also be interested in:Campus Snapshotsee page 16


Dyslexia and 504

Dyslexia and 504The Dyslexia and 504 Team provides professional development, technical assistance, and services to districts, charter schools, parents, and others in the identifi cation, early intervention, and instruction of students with dyslexia. The team works to increase district capacity to implement the procedures set forth in the Dyslexia Handbook and Section 504 of the American with Disabilities Act.

Highlighted Service(s): • In an effort to prevent dyslexia as a reading disability, our dyslexia

and ELA specialists will be offering training in the use of the Revised Texas Primary Reading Inventory (TPRI), early reading screener instrument, grouping, interactive activities guide, and progress monitoring.

• We continue to seek to add to our professional development offerings: assessing and instructing students who are English Language Learners and dyslexic.


• TPRI Revised Training

• Wilson Reading System: Level I Certifi cation, Fundations, and Just Words

• Establishing and Maintaining Dyslexia Services

• Compiling the Dyslexia Assessment into Summaries and Reports

• Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing (CTOPP) and Gray Oral Reading Test (GORT) Administration

Professional Dev. continued: • Assistive Technology for the

Struggling Reader

• Esperanza

• Dysgraphia Identifi cation and Assistive Technology for the Struggling Writer

• Basic 504: Procedures, Eligibility, and Accommodation Plans

• Identifi cation of Dyslexia in Spanish Speaking Students


Dyslexia Coordinator’s MeetingsThis meeting is an opportunity and forum for District Dyslexia and 504 Coordinators to network and share up-to-date topics surrounding educational law, research, and effective services.

• 10/07/10• 02/03/11


• Dyslexia Supplemental Resource Book

• Neuhaus products• Scaffolding Accommodations,• ELPS Toolkit


• Dyslexia Conference 2010 - The Reading Brain: Informing Intervention in a Digital Age, 09/21/10


Early Childhood

Early ChildhoodThe Early Childhood Team trains teachers to work effectively with children in pre-kindergarten classrooms, encouraging developmentally appropriate practice and intentional teaching of four-year-old and fi ve-year-old children in our schools. The team also works with administrators regarding effective programming for pre-kindergarten. The audience includes teachers—both new to the profession and experienced—and administrators in pre-kindergarten, Preschool Programs for Children with Disabilities (PPCD) for ages three to fi ve, and kindergarten programs in school districts, Head Start programs, and childcare facilities.

Highlighted Service(s):• Technical assistance and contracted workshops are now available to

improve math programs, using Juanita Copley math.

• Technical assistance in evaluating pre-kindergarten classroom environments for improvement, according to the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS).

• New Workshop—Science in the Early Childhood Classroom Workshop: This workshop will discuss the alignment between the pre-kindergarten guidelines and the newly revised TEKS for science in kindergarten. Hands-on, center-based instruction will be featured.

• New Workshop—Language Arts in the Early Childhood Classroom: Training provides teachers with center-based strategies to strengthen their instruction in read alouds, writing, phonological awareness, and small group instruction.


• ELL Strategies for the Multilingual Classroom

• Centers in the CSCOPE Classroom

• Science in the Early Childhood Classroom

• Language Arts in the Early Childhood Classroom

• Math in the Early Childhood Classroom

• Satori Alternatives for Managing Aggression (SAMA)


• ELPS Toolkit


• Early Childhood Institute 07/21/11–07/22/11


Executive Services

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

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

Field Services


FIEP

Facilitating Individualized Education Program (FIEP)Parents and schools work collaboratively to plan services for students with disabilities. The Facilitating Individualized Education Program (FIEP) at Region XIII provides training on the essential skills and knowledge that facilitate discussion, meetings, and decision-making. The training stresses relationship-building between families and school and confl ict prevention, as well as management of existing confl ict in a productive way. Additionally, the team provides coaching, mentoring, and meeting facilitation to assist schools and help parents resolve differences in a way that provides quality outcomes for students.

Highlighted Service(s):• Mediation Training (40 hours curriculum required by state of Texas)

• ARD/IEP Facilitation: Increasing Collaborative Productivity—An E-Learning Course


• The Basics: Facilitating IEPS

• Advanced Facilitation

• Mediation Training

• Interest Based Problem Solving

• Enduring Confl ict


First Time Campus Administrator Induction Academy

FlashNews

First Time Campus Administrator Induction AcademyThe First Time Campus Administrator Induction Academy satisfi es the state requirement for school districts of supporting and mentoring new administrators. The year-long cohort format will assist fi rst time campus administrators in avoiding the pitfalls of the new job. District superintendent or human resources enrolls new administrators in this year-long program.

Highlighted Service(s):• Site visits by professional educators

• Cohort model

• Confl ict resolution training

FlashNewsFlashNews is a targeted communication service that provides fastauthenticated means to notify the news media and the public of signifi cant events in the school district such as school closure or emergency information.

Levels of Participation:1. FlashNews provides district information to selected news media

outlets.

2. FlashNews + FlashAlert provides the information not only to the news media outlets, but also to staff, parents and others who self-register,at no cost to receive the information at the same time that it is transmitted to the media.

You may also be interested in:Instructional Leadership Development (ILD) and Professional Development Appraisal System (PDAS)see page 34


Gifted and Talented

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

Highlighted Service(s): • Differentiation for All Learners: Accepting the Challenge - will

continue to make an effort to bridge the gap for both gifted/talented education stake holders and educators for special education in the task of differentiating for the success of all students.

• Conference by the Capitol - will provide participants an opportunity to learn from some of the best in the fi eld of gifted education while meeting the annual six hour G/T training requirement.


• Gifted/Talented 30-Hour Training Series

• Gifted/Talented Six-Hour Update

• Nature and Needs of Gifted/Talented Students and Program Options for Administrators and Counselors


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

• 11/17/10 • 03/07/11


• Differentiation for All Learners: Accepting the Challenge, 01/19/11


Grants Support

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

Highlighted Service(s):• American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Stimulus Funding

Co-op

• Needs Assessment


The Grants GroupThis group meets after Curriculum Council meetings throughout the year.

• 09/02/10• 10/07/10• 11/04/10• 01/06/11


Homeless Education

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


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

• Balancing the Equation: Homeless ≠ Hopeless

• Homeless Education Co-op Meetings 1-3

1. Out-of-Home Care vs. Homeless - Legal rights and needs of children in CPS/Foster Care

2. Undocumented Immigrants & McKinney-Vento

3. Provider Panel - Financial Services for Low-Income Families

• Homeless Education Focus Groups 1-3

1. RtI for Homeless Liaisons

2. Collaborating with Local Housing Authorities and Homelessness Coalitions

3. LGBT Youth

Highlighted Service(s):• Balancing the Equation:

Homeless ≠ Hopeless

• Counseling and social work CEUs offered for select HEP events in 2010-11.


• Homeless Data Online Collection System (HDOCS)


Homeless Education Focus Groups From seasoned Homeless Liaisons to fi rst-year educators, focus groups are an informal opportunity for you to voice questions or concerns regarding homeless education. Join with other school staff who are working with students experiencing homelessness to disseminate information, determine needs, and identify opportunities for collaboration.

• 10/12/10• 02/14/11• 04/12/11


• Homeless Education Institute: Focus on the Family,01/13/11–01/14/11


Instructional Coaching

Instructional CoachingThe Region XIII Instructional Coaching Team works with campus and district administrators to customize a coaching program to fi t the needs of the school. Teachers of all experience levels benefi t from instructional coaching. It is a cost-effective way to make a vast impact on teacher quality and student achievement. Region XIII has a cadre of instructional coaches that work one on one in teacher’s classrooms to assist with implementing proven instructional strategies.

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


Instructional Coach Support NetworkThe Instructional Coach Support Network is a series of monthly meetings designed for instructional coaches, facilitators, and specialists. These meetings provide opportunities for coaches to learn about up-to-date research and models, and allow time to collaborate and share ideas related to coaching.

• 09/30/10• 10/28/10• 11/18/10• 12/15/10


• Instructional Coaching Institute,09/15/10–09/16/10

• 01/27/11• 02/23/11• 03/24/11• 05/19/11


ILD and PDAS

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

Highlighted Service(s): • ILD is now offered online as well as in face-to-face sessions. ILD and

PDAS must both be taken for administrators to be certifi ed as teacher appraisers.


• ILD and PDAS are scheduled through ecampus.

• Trainer of trainer sessions are also available for districts.

You may also be interested in:First Time Campus Administrator Academysee page 29


Instructional Technology

Instructional TechnologyInstructional Technology services include a combination of workshops, in-district professional development events, as well as technical services for projects such as Moodle, Project Share, technology integration, and resource planning. We assist district technology leadership and teachers with best practices in integrating technology into the curriculum, including CSCOPE, and can create custom trainings that occur in your district as well.

Highlighted Service(s): • Best Practices for Teaching and Learning in a Technology Rich

Environment

• Ready to Facilitate Learning In Epsilen: ProjectShare Learning Management System in District Professional Development


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

• Teaching and Learning with Digital Images, Multimedia, Audio, and Video (Podcasting, Screencasting, Animation, and More)

• Getting Ready for Algebra with Virtual Manipulatives (Online)

• Integrating Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology System (SMART) Tools and Other Technology into CSCOPE Curriculum Make-And-Take Session

• Mind Mapping with Inspiration and Other Mapping Tools

• Integrating CSCOPE and Instructional Technology

Professional Dev. Cont’d: • The iPod Touch—Handheld

Learning Integration Strategies

• Care and Feeding of Your Moodle: A practical guide to facilitating blended learning

• Interactive Student Response Devices for Formative and Summative Assessment

• Integrating the State-Provided K-12 Databases with CSCOPE Curriculum

• STaR Chart Boot Camp: Bring Your STaR Chart Results and Engage in Improvement Planning for Your Organization


iTCCS

Internet Based Texas Computer Cooperative Software (iTCCS)ITCCS is an ESC-hosted Web-based solution with applications for business,human resources, student services, and Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS):

• Business–accounts receivable, asset management, budget, budget change request, employee access, fi nance, payroll, personnel, position management, requisition, work order

• Student–attendance, classroom, discipline, FLAPS, grade reporting, graduation plan, health services, historical, master schedule building, Optional Extended Year Program (OEYP)/Extended School Year (ESY), registration, scheduling, special education, street directory, test scores, electronic integrated web-based gradebook, parent portal, student course selection

• Data Access Region Thirteen (DART) Web Reporting System–The DART Web Reporting System extends the functionality of the iTCCS system by allowing the user to submit custom reports via the Internet.


Literacy

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

Highlighted Service(s): • Professional development and technical assistance to support

implementation of the English Language Arts and Reading Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)


• TEKS Genre Study

• Guided Reading

• 6+1 Traits

• Literacy Centers

• Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS)

• Texas Primary Reading Inventory (TPRI)

• Texas Adolescent Literacy Academy (TALA)

• English I/II End of Course Success


Literacy Leadership NetworkThe Literacy Leadership Network (LLN) will bring ELA administrators throughout the region together for a content specifi c forum. The ESC Literacy Team will share the latest updates and information from the Texas Education Agency regarding the ELA TEKS, TAKS results, analysis, and trends, early reading assessments, and state-wide reading initiatives.

• 09/22/10• 04/13/11


• English Language Arts and Reading Resource Handbook

• Neuhaus Resources• Student Success Initiative

Accelerated Instruction


• Literacy Institute, 10/20/10 • Hill Country Librarians’

Conference, 01/26/11


Master Reading Teacher

Master Reading TeacherMaster Reading Teacher is a certifi cation under the State Board for Educator Certifi cation (SBEC) that addresses interrelated components of reading from early childhood through grade 12, assessing reading competence, designing and managing effective instruction, literacy and the second language learner, reading disorders, and support and professional development for adult learners.

The certifi cation is for a person with strong background knowledge and skills in the area of reading.


For the fi rst time, this program will provide an online component as well as the traditional face-to-face instruction.

You may also be interested in:Other Specialty Certifi cationssee page 18


Mathematics

MathematicsThe Mathematics Team provides services that build teacher, campus, and district capacity to teach the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and prepare all students for success on state assessments. Professional development opportunities focus on high quality mathematics instruction, incorporating instructional strategies designed for the conceptual development of mathematical concepts. Math specialists are available to design and deliver professional development in school districts and can assist with the technical aspects via phone conversations or on-site technical assistance.

Highlighted Service(s): • Algebra 1 EOC Success


• ESTAR


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

• 09/02/10• 11/04/10• 01/06/11• 02/10/11

• 05/05/11


• ESTAR: Elementary Students in Texas Algebra Ready (K-5)

• Instructional Strategies for the Conceptual Teaching of Counting, Comparing, and Patterns (K-2)

• Instructional Strategies for the Conceptual Teaching of Algebraic Reasoning (K-2 and 3-5)

• Math and Science G/T Update (K-5)

• Instructional Strategies for the Conceptual Teaching of Fractional Parts (3-5)

• Developing Operation Sense (K-2)

• Exploring Measurement Through Math and Science (K-5)

• Instructional Strategies for the Conceptual Teaching of Geometry and Spatial Reasoning

• Instructional Strategies for the Conceptual Teaching of Whole Number Operations

• Elementary Math Summer Institute (K-5)



• 2nd Sense Math Book• 5th Sense Math Book• 8th Sense Math Book• Student Success Initiative

Accelerated Instruction


Media Services

Media ServicesVideo on Demand (VOD) is a rich media collection consisting of over 3,300 videos; 23,000 core concept clips; 6,000 audio fi les; 25,000 educational photos; clip art images; 5,000 print resources; and a databank of 15,000 quiz questions and 1,000 pre-made quizzes.

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

Highlighted Service(s):• UT Migrant Student Graduation Enhancement Program

• Texas Migrant Interstate Program (TMIP)


• Identifi cation and Recruitment of Migrant Students

• New Generation System Data Management Requirements

• New Generation Hands-On Workshop

• Shared Service Arrangement Meeting

Conference(s): view all Region XIII conferences on page 78

• Annual Association for Migrant Educators of Texas (AMET) State Conference11/10/10–11/12/10

Migrant Education


Paraprofessional Certifi cation Training

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

Highlighted Service(s): • Paraprofessional Certifi cation Training is offered throughout the

school year and summer to provide districts the opportunity to hire highly-qualifi ed staff.


• Paraprofessional Notebook


Institute


PEIMS

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

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


• Common Formative Assessment Training with Cassandra Erkens


Professional Learning Communities NetworkPlease contact Lisa Wyatt (512-919-5163).


• Professional Learning Communities Conference (with Rick and Becky DuFour), 03/31/11–04/01/11

Professional Learning Communities


Purchasing Cooperative

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


RDSPD

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


RDSPD Teacher Support MeetingSupport Meeting for Region XIII RDSPD Teachers - topics to be developed relevant to deaf educator issues

• 10/04/10• 02/14/11

RDSPD Itinerant Teacher MeetingSupport Meeting for Region XIII RDSPD Itinerant Teachers and district deaf ed certifi ed itinerant teachers - topics to be developed relevant to deaf educator issues

• 10/20/10• 03/11/11


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

• Visual Phonics “See the Sound”

• Video conferences on cochlear implantation and mainstreaming

• Signing Exact English Skill Building


Related Services: OT and PT

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

Highlighted Service(s): • Teaming to Address Feeding and Swallowing Issues in School• Hands-on Lab: Solving Classroom Positioning and Motor Issues, with

Ginny Paleg• Solving Access Issues for AT Users


Related Service Leadership Network MeetingsThis series of quarterly meetings is designed for district-identifi ed lead therapists with the purposes of providing up-to-date information and ongoing support for regional related service programs. The Related Services Leadership Network is designed to allow time to network, collaborate, and share what is working for students, teachers, and parents.

• 09/14/10• 11/18/10


• Writing for Students with Signifi cant Disabilities

• Communication Strategies for Students with Signifi cant Disabilities, featuring Phil Schweigert

• Writing with Alternative Pencils Make and Take

• Accommodations and Assistive Technology TETN

• Universal Design for Learning TETN


• SOLO v 6: Literacy Supports for Struggling Readers and Writers

• Data Collection and Use, with Lori Ernsperger

• Adapted PE for Me

• Handwriting Without Tears

• Play and Learn

• Transdisciplinary Play-Based Assessment

• 02/01/11• 04/28/11


Response to Intervention (RtI)

Response to Intervention (RtI) Response to Instruction/Intervention provides a continuum of services which include high-quality instruction and tiered intervention strategies. The services are aligned with individual student needs, monitoring of progress to make results-based academic or behavioral decisions, and the application of child response data to important educational decisions (such as those regarding placement, intervention, curriculum, instructional goals, and methodologies).

Highlighted Service(s): • RtI Basics

• RtI Secondary

• RtI Systems Check

• RtI Student Support Team Training

• RtI Systems of Support and Documentation

• RtI Academy


RtI Network Support Meetings These meetings are offered as a support link to district RtI staff. This is the opportunity for networking and sharing of information.

• 09/28/2010• 12/07/2010• 02/01/2011• 05/03/2011

Professional Development:view all professional development at

ecampus.esc13.net

• RtI Institute (Sixth Annual)

• RtI Academy

• RtI Basics

• RtI Secondary

• RtI Systems of Support and Documentation

• Using Data to Drive Student Success

• Progress Monitoring

• RtI Student Support Team Training


• Response to Intervention (RtI) Institute 201105/16/11 - 05/17/11


• ELPS Toolkit

• Scaffolding Accommodationsg


RSCCC

Regional Service Center Computer CooperativeRegional Service Center Computer Cooperative (RSCCC) is a district-hosted suite of applications for business, student, and PEIMS Service(s):

• Business–accounts receivable, asset management, budget, fi nance, human resources, and requisition

• Student–attendance, discipline, registration, scheduling, special education, Student Health Assessment Records and Evaluation (SHARE), and test scores. A web-based electronic gradebook and parent portal suite is included.

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

School Board Training


School Health

School Health The Region XIII Coordinated School Health Program assists school districts by providing training, information, and technical assistance related to state mandated School Health Advisory Councils, Coordinated School Health Programs, school health services requirements, health education, and physical education. The school health specialist collaborates with schools, parents, community, and agencies/organizations as the catalyst to provide information, resources, materials, and programs on a wide variety of health topics to promote healthy school environments and healthy behaviors for all students and school personnel.


School Nurses Networking MeetingSchool Nurses Networking is an opportunity for professional development, collaboration, and exchanging of materials pertaining to school nursing.In some meetings, nurses have the opportunity to receive Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) credit. The Texas School Nurses Organization Meeting (TSNO) is in conjunction with the School Nurses Networking Meeting.

• 09/11/10• 01/22/11• 04/16/11


SIRC

School Improvement Resource Center (SIRC)The SIRC team provides information and clarifi cation regarding Title I and NCLB School Improvement requirements. The team conducts needs assessments through on-site visits and assists school personnel in developing and implementing an effective Campus Improvement Plan. They facilitate the Campus Administrator Mentor (CAM) program and the Technical Assistance Provider (TAP) program, now part of the Professional Service Provider (PSP) Network. The PSP Network includes coordinated opportunities with Campus Intervention Team (CIT) members. SIRC is also responsible for the statewide annual Texas School Improvement (TSI) conference and for the Texas Title I Priority Schools (TTIPS) grant. Technical assistance and support is offered to districts and providers participating in Supplemental Educational Services.

Highlighted Service(s):Th PSP Network was launched for the 2010-2011 to connect and collaborate the external resources and support provided by CAMs, TAPs, and CIT members. This Network is part of an ongoing effort between TEA, SIRC and the Texas Turnaround Center to provide coordinated support and to show connections across state and federal intervention requirements.The Texas Title I Priority Schools (TTIPS) grant provides four distinct opportunities for districts to implement dramatic change at the campus level (Transformation, Turnaround, Restart, or Closure). The SIRC team provides resources and technical assistance to support districts and campuses implement their grant.


• Supplemental Educational Services workshops for districts and providers

• TTIPS webinars based on district and campus need

• Accountability Webinars for PSPs

• Transforming Classroom Practice


• Principal Planning Guides


• Texas School Improvement Conference, 10/12/10–10/14/10


School Readiness Integration

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

Highlighted Service(s): The School Readiness Integration Team also assists school districts with:

• technical assistance and guidance when applying for pre-kindergarten grants,

• training and support with Texas School Readiness Certifi cation applications and ongoing compliance matters,

• outreach to community-based child care providers and Head Start programs to collaborate on professional development and related projects, and

• provide assistance with the development of memorandums of understanding, mentoring, and support for ongoing successful relationships around pre-kindergarten objectives.


• Values and Ethics in the Early Childhood Classroom

• Mathematics in the Early Childhood Classroom


Focused on building teacher, campus, and district capacity, the Science Team provides professional development, technical assistance, and other services related to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS), TEKS revision process, 4x4 plan implementation, and transitioning to End-of-Course exams at the high school level. In addition to public workshops, personalized professional development and consultation services are available.

Highlighted Service(s):• Science content series

• Professional development aligned to the new science TEKS

• Professional development aimed at aligning science and math

• Support of diverse learners including special education, gifted and talented, and English Language Learners

• Campus and district-based professional development available upon request


• Elementary Content Series

• Middle School Content Series

• High School Content Series

• Accessing the General Curriculum In Science


Math and Science Leadership NetworkThe Science Leadership Network provides district and campus leaders with TEA, SBOE, and legislative updates along with time to discuss relevant issues with peers.

• 09/02/10• 11/18/10• 01/06/11• 02/03/11• 05/05/11


• TAKS Flip Chart • Science TEKS Movement Tool

Science Materials:Region XIII has formed a cooperative with the Living Science Center atRegion 20 to serve the living science material needs of teachers in our area. The Science Material Center provides a broad spectrum of materials and services for all grade levels, including over 100 living specimens, models, and tools. Teachers may preview the collection and are encouraged to order online at web.esc20.net/livsci.

Science

Science


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

Highlighted Service(s): • Advanced Leaving a Clear Trail training

• Cluster site visits for data/program review

• Technical assistance for State Performance Plan Indicators 1, 2, 13, and 14


• Academic Achievement Record - Leaving a Clear Trail (2010-11)

• Academic Achievement Record: Advanced Edition

• New Transition Coordinator Training

• Texas Transition: Are Your Students World-Ready?

• SPP 13 and 14: Updates for 2010-11

• Person-Centered Planning

• Higher Ed & Special Education: College Opportunities for ALL Students

• Vocational Assessments: Career-Readiness for Students with Disabilities


18+ Network Meetings 2010-2011:Provide critical updates, legal requirements, and networking opportunities for the teachers, staff, and related service providers who support 18+ programs.

• 09/16/10• 11/18/10• 02/07/11• 04/21/11

Transition Specialist Network Meetings 2010 - 2011: The purpose of the Transition Leadership Network is to provide a system of communication and collaboration to all 70 districts and charters. Federal and State updates and training opportunities will be provided through the Transition Listserv and face-to-face meetings.

• 09/16/10• 11/18/10• 02/07/10• 04/21/11

Secondary Transition


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

Highlighted Service(s): • Four Part World Geography Series

• New Social Studies TEKS Roll-Outs

• Success on EOC


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

• 10/21/10• 03/30/11• 04/21/11


• Analysis of New TEKS Charts

• New Social Studies TEKS Planner


• Fall and Spring Social Studies Leadership Update, TBD


• Four Part World Geography Series (Texas Alliance for Geographic Education)

• World Cultures (Texas Alliance for Geographic Education)

• Teaching About the Holocaust (United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in DC)

• 2 Part History of the Middle East Series (Hemispheres)

• Analyzing Political Cartoons (G/T Update)

• TEKS Rollouts

• Success on EOC (World Geography, World History, U.S. History)

• ELPS Academy–Social Studies

• Law Related Education

Social Studies


Special Programs

Special ProgramsThe Region XIII Special Programs Team provides services for Child Nutrition, Comprehensive School Health, Federal Program SSA Support, State Programs, Homeless Education, and Migrant Education to school districts and charter schools within the region and across the state. Region XIII also supports members of the Shared Services Arrangementsby providing training and technical assistance at free or reducedfees.


• Federal and State Updates 2010-11

• State Compensatory Education

• Breakfast Talk: Application for Federal Funding and Compliance Reports 2011

• Charter School Board Member

• School Support Team

• Title I Comparability

• Campus Planning and Fiscal Requirements

• Performance-Based Monitoring: Data Review, Overview and Stages of Intervention

• Data Validation Monitoring System: Leaver, Discipline and Student Assessment.


• State Program Monitoring Guide (SPMG)


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

Highlighted Service(s): • Feeding and Swallowing Issues in the Schools Team Training Series

• On-line access to the Texas Speech-Language Hearing Association (TSHA) Eligibility Manual Trainings

• Webinar and video conference training options


• Feeding and Swallowing Issues in the Schools Team Training Series, featuring Emily Homer

• Emergent Literacy for Speech Language Pathologists, featuring Dr. Laura Justice

• IDEA, ARDs and IEPs: Why we do what we do

• Intervention Bootcamp Webinar Series, featuring Sherry Sancibrian

• Cross Battery Assessment for SLP and LSSP/Diagnostician Teams, featuring Dr.Gail Cheramie & JoAnn Wischmann

• Speech in the Schools 101: New SLP Bootcamp

• Communication Strategies for Students with Signifi cant Disabilities, featuring Phil Schweigert


Speech Language Pathology Leadership Network Designed to support best practice service delivery by district lead speech language pathologists and supervisors by addressing important and upcoming issues in the fi eld. A variety of topics will be addressed at each meeting based on the unique needs of the participants.

• 09/16/10• 11/18/10• 02/17/11• 04/21/11

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

• 10/11/10• 12/13/10• 02/14/11• 04/11/11


• SLP Hill Country Institute,06/15/11–06/17/11

Speech Language Pathology


State Compensatory Education Cooperative

State Compensatory Education CooperativeThe State Compensatory Education Cooperative is an opportunity for school personnel in Region XIII to gain information and insight on selected critical topics, while also providing an opportunity for networking with other Region XIII clients.

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

Statewide School Finance


Strategic Instruction Model

Strategic Instruction ModelThe Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) provides teachers and students a bank of instructional tools which maximize learning in secondary academically diverse classrooms. The SIM Content Enhancement routines (Tier 1) and Learning Strategies (Tier 2) are proven to increase the recall, comprehension, and application of knowledge in all content areas while providing a tiered level of support. The SIM Team offers professional development, technical assistance, and follow up instructional coaching at the classroom, campus, and district level.

Highlighted Service(s):Strategic Tutoring Endorsement


• Unpacking the Big Questions - Teaching Critical Thinking with SIM Question Exploration Guide

• A Tool for Organizing, Storing, and Retrieving Critical Information: The FRAME is the most versatile SIM routine

• A Tool for Mastering Critical Concepts: Help your students compare and master critical concepts by using the Concept Comparison routine

• Mastering Critical Concepts through Concept Mastery

• Vocabulary Dynamic Duo-SIM Linc and Clarifying Routines

• Total Recall: How to help your students retain information by using the Recall Enhancement Routine

• Strategic Tutoring Endorsement


• Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) Summary cards


SIM Advisory NetworkThe SIM Advisory Network supports certifi ed Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) professional developers, potential professional developers, and administrators or teacher leaders that are involved in campus-wide projects using the Content Literacy Continuum framework. The purpose of the advisory group is to provide a professional learning community that supports the capacity of our districts to provide quality professional development and impact student learning in secondary schools.

• 10/15/10• 02/15/11


Strategic Instruction Model

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

Highlighted Service(s):• Ethical Issues for Professionals in School Settings

• Best Practice in Moving From Referral to Recommendations: Implementing a 5-Step Problem-Solving Process

• Best Practice in Solution Focused Counseling for Working with Parents in Schools


Evaluation Steering Committee 2010-2011The lead Educational Diagnostician and/or LSSP from each district/SSA in Region XIII is invited to attend. Attendance at the Evaluation Steering Committee is at the discretion of the District/SSA Director of Special Education.

• 10/19/10• 12/15/10• 03/01/11• 04/14/11

Network Meeting(s) cont’d:Bilingual Evaluation Leadership NetworkThis three-day series focuses on training and support for personnel (Educational Diagnosticians and LSSPs) who evaluate English language learners for special education eligibility. Case studies will be used through the series.

• 10/25/10• 01/31/11• 03/30/11

Conference(s):• SLP Hill Country Institute,

06/15/11–06/17/11


• Training for New Evaluation Personnel

• Best Practice in Evaluation of SLD in Mathematics: Diagnosis and Intervention

• Ethical Issues for Professionals in School Settings

• Best Practice in Moving From Referral to Recommendations: Implementing a 5-step Problem Solving Process

• Best Practice in Working Memory and Academic Learning: Assessment and Intervention


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

Highlighted Service(s): • Substitute Teacher Support Trainer of Trainers (TOT) for district personnel to be able to

provide their own staff development within their district.

Substitute Teacher Support

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

• High Speed Internet Access

• Network Security Services

- External Firewall Management

- E-mail Filtering for Spam and Viruses

- Intrusion Detection

• Web Content Filtering

• Network Monitoring

• Network Infrastructure Support

• E-mail Hosting

• Web Hosting

• DNS Management

• Network Infrastructure Consulting

• Network Security Consulting

Texas Education Network


Texas Education Telecommunications Network The Texas Education Telecommunications Network (TETN) is a partnership between the Texas Education Agency and the 20 regional ESCs. TETN facilitates communications among educational entities throughout Texas to improve student performance and to increase effi ciency of educational operations via an effective statewide telecommunications network. TETN provides videoconferencing, a cost-effective approach to communication that enables live, interactive audio/video communication between two or more locations.

Region XIII is the fi scal agent of the network and is responsible for the consortium budget and the TETN offi ce. This service is not available to anyone outside the consortium at this time.

TETN


Texas High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work High Schools That Work (HSTW) is an effort-based school improvement initiative founded on the conviction that most students can master rigorous academic and career/technical studies if school leaders and teachers create an environment that motivates students to make the effort to succeed. HSTW is the nation’s fi rst large-scale effort to engage state, district, and school leaders in partnerships with teachers, students, parents, and the community to raise student achievement in high school and middle school grades. HSTW seeks to advance the mathematics, science, communications, problem-solving, and technical achievement of students by providing a framework of goals, key practices, and key conditions for accelerating learning and setting higher standards.

Texas Making Middle Grades Work (MMGW) challenges districts to lead by clearly outlining goals for improving middle grades education and by providing resources necessary to reach the goals. A framework with 10 essential elements pulls together specifi c, research-supported actions that districts and schools can take to move the middle grades forward.


Secondary School Summit/HSTW State Conference06/05/11–06/07/11

HSTW and MMGW


TSSRRP

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

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


Secondary School Summit/HSTW State Conference06/05/11–06/07/11


Texas Turnaround Center The Texas Turnaround Center (TTC) provides training, tools, and resources to ESC Turnaround Teams to enhance their capacity to provide technical assistance to underperforming districts and schools. Each ESC Turnaround Team supports districts and schools identifi ed as low-performing in the state’s accountability rating system.

The support TTC provides ESCs includes coordinating semiannual network meetings, creating professional development materials, facilitating webinar presentations by national experts, and coordinating periodic symposiums on topics pertaining to school reform.

Texas Turnaround Center


Title 1 Cooperative Services

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

Troops to Teachers Texas Troops to Teachers (TTT) is a federally funded program designed to relieve teacher shortages in public schools by assisting retiring and separating military personnel in becoming teachers in their next careers. At the state level, the Texas Troops to Teachers Offi ce provides information and guidance to participants on all aspects of teacher certifi cation.

Troops to Teachers


TSTEM

TSTEMThe Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (TSTEM) Initiative has a goal of improving student achievement in all demographic groups, specifi cally historically-underrepresented populations in math and science as determined by state and national standards. This initiative is a central new component of the Texas High School Project (THSP). The STEM Center provides schools with educator coaching and professional development and also assists with developing specialized programs designed to prepare all students for college and careers. Transformation 2013, a collaborative effort of Education Service Center Region XIII and Region 20, is committed to ensuring that STEM academies and local STEM efforts are supported and developed.

Highlighted Service(s): • Project-Based Learning 101

• Design-Based Math and Science

• Instructional Coaching


STEM Directors MeetingsSeptember, November, January, and April dates TBA


• Engineering is Elementary

• Robotics Cohort

• Design-Based Math and Science Institute

• Project-Based Learning 101

• Biotech Institute

• Nanotech Institute

• Semiconductor Institute

• Green Engineering

• Building Math

• Pink STEM: Getting Girls Excited about STEM

• Forensics

• Robotics


• 2nd Sense Math Book

• 5th Sense Math Book

• 8th Sense Math Book

• ELL Instructional Strategies Math

• ELL Instructional Strategies Science

• Science TEKS Movement Tool

• TAKS Science Quick Flip


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

Highlighted Service(s): TxBESS can be provided at Region XIII (ongoing for one school year) or through a Trainer of Trainers to help districts set up a teacher mentoring program and train their mentoring teachers.


Scheduled as requested by districts.

TxBESS


Video Conferencing Connection

Video Conferencing Connection Video conferencing connections are provided for students to access museums, experts, and other schools around the world through virtual fi eld trips and collaborative projects. Faculty connections are made for collaboration and professional development. Services are provided to school districts and the Region XIII staff.

Highlighted Service(s): Distance Learning—The Distance Learning program bridges daily dual credit classes as well as American Sign Language classes from the Texas School for the Deaf.

Consulting—Region XIII provides guidance for the specifi cations, purchase, and support of distance learning equipment. The Region XIII Distance Learning program also evaluates and deploys content for classrooms, as well as professional development.


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

Highlighted Service(s): • Social skills training

• Progress monitoring for students who are visually impaired

• Supporting communication for students with the most signifi cant disabilities

• Including students with visual impairments in science and math

• Orientation and Mobility (O&M) professional development

• Orientation and Mobility evaluation support


Teachers of the Visually Impaired Network Meetings• 09/17/2010• 01/24/2011• 05/04/2011

Orientation and Mobility Specialists Network Meetings• 10/05/2010• 02/01/2011


• Progress Monitoring for your Caseload

• Accessible Science for Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired

• Providing Electronic Access for your Students

• Accessible Math for Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired

• Communication Strategies for Students with the Most Signifi cant Disabilities

• TVI Support Meetings

• Functional Routines for your Classroom

• Behavior Support for Students receiving Orientation and Mobility

• Measureable Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance) (PLAAFPS) and Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for O&M

• Transition Tools for O&M

• Emergency Evacuations for Students Receiving O&M Services

Visual Impairments/Orientation and Mobility


Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certifi cation

Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certifi cation Wilson Reading System (WRS) is an Orton-Gillingham based intervention. It is a multi-sensory, synthetic approach to teaching reading and spelling to students with language-based diffi culties in written language. It is an integrated system for teaching all aspects of decoding and encoding.

WRS is designed for students in grade 2 through adults and can be used in school settings with small groups. The program is sequenced in 12 steps that are based on the six syllable types (closed vowel syllables, silent three syllables, open vowel syllables, syllables ending in an consonant with -le, controlled syllables, and double vowel syllables).

Highlighted Service(s): WRS is offered as a school-year-long course and includes one-on-one instruction, fi ve individual observations, fi ve 2.5-hour seminars, and an online course that provides video modeling and guidance.


• Wilson Reading System Three-Day Applied Methods course (pre-requisite to attending a WRS Level 1 Certifi cation Course).

• Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certifi cation Course


Wilson Reading System Instructional Support MeetingThis session is for teachers that are in training or have received Wilson Level 1 or Level 2 Certifi cation training and want to meet with other trained teachers for problem solving and brainstorming regarding issues that have arisen in the classroom setting using WRS.

• 03/24/11


18+ Network Meetings 2010 - 2011:Provide critical updates, legal requirements, and networking opportunities for the teachers, staff, and related service providers who support 18+ programs.

• 09/16/10• 11/18/10• 02/07/10• 04/21/11

Alternative Education Leadership NetworkKeeps those who work with at-risk students up to date and on the latest information at the state level and provides the opportunity for them to remain current in best practices in dropout prevention.

• 09/14/10• 11/09/10• 02/08/11

Autism SpecialistsThis series of meetings will be held to facilitate professional development and address issues specifi c to autism specialists in Region XIII. This training is for identifi ed district autism specialists only.

• 9/22/10• 11/22/10• 2/2/11• 4/2/11

Behavior Staff Support NetworkThe Behavior Staff Support Network addresses the challenges and concerns of staff who work with children with behavioral needs--teachers, behavior specialists, paraprofessionals, and LSSPs. Participants gain knowledge of best practices and new strategies for addressing problem behaviors. Participants will also receive free admission to three behavior workshops along with these three network support meetings.

• 10/08/10• 12/07/10• 02/08/11

Bilingual/ESL Directors’ Meeting 2010-2011During these meetings, participants will have opportunities for collaboration with other educators who are working to address the needs of Limited English profi cient students. The purpose of this meeting is to share information, network, collaborate, and address current issues and updates regarding Bilingual/ESL language programs and instruction.

• 09/14/10• 12/14/10• 02/08/11• 04/12/11

Bilingual Evaluation Leadership NetworkThis three-day series focuses on training and support for personnel (Educational Diagnosticians and LSSPs) who evaluate English language learners for special education eligibility. Topics to be addressed include: review of current issues in bilingual education, review and analysis of best practices in evaluating bilingual students, selection and use of test instruments, appropriate evaluation procedures, and report writing. Case studies will be used through the series.

• 10/25/10• 01/31/11• 03/30/11

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

• 10/11/10• 12/13/10• 02/14/11• 04/11/11

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

Network Meetings


Campus Turnaround Network Support Meetings The primary focus of these meetings will be on the Campus Improvement Plan developed by the campus leadership team, CIT, and/or TAT that determined their professional development needs for the 2010-11 school year. Teams will be able to engage in conversations with external members of the CITs who will share their insight around successful strategies and interventions used with campuses who were formally rated AU or TAT Campuses.

• 10/27/10• 12/06/10

Central Offi ce Administrators’ & Human Resources Directors’ MeetingPlease join us for lunch and networking meetings at Region XIII. There will be a guest presenter and an opportunity for collaboration during these afternoon meetings.

• 09/23/10• 02/07/11

Central Texas Assistive Technology Network Meeting This is a series of quarterly meetings of local district assistive technology specialists and assistive technology team leads with the purposes of identifying best practices in support of access to the general curriculum, universally designed instruction, and instruction in the least restrictive environment.

• 11/1/10• 3/2/11

CSCOPE District Leadership SupportCSCOPE Support meetings are intended to provide new information as well as revisit implementation ideas to sustain district abilities to support teachers in the use of CSCOPE curriculum. Meeting attendance is encouraged for district curriculum leaders, campus administrators, as well as teacher leaders in CSCOPE districts.

• 09/16/10• 12/08/10

CTE Shared Service Arrangement/Coop MeetingEach year the CTE SSA/Coop members develop a program of work. Together, we complete the strategic plan that moves all CTE programs forward within a district, including guidance/counseling. All member districts are provided products and services.

• 09/29/10• 01/12/11

Curriculum CouncilThe Curriculum Council provides district curriculum and special education leaders up-to-date information about major curriculum, instruction, and assessment initiatives. All central offi ce personnel and campus level administrators with district responsibilities are encouraged to attend. At each meeting, members will receive a State Board and Legislative Update, a TO DO List (deadlines and responsibilities), a program addressing urgent needs for leaders in curriculum and special education, and time to network.

• 09/02/10• 10/07/10• 11/04/10• 01/06/11• 02/03/11• 04/07/11• 05/05/11• 08/04/11

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

• 09/22/10• 01/12/11• 05/11/11• 06/14/11

• 02/14/11• 04/14/11

• 05/26/11

• 02/08/11• 06/13/11


Dyslexia Coordinator’s MeetingThis meeting is an opportunity and forum for District Dyslexia and 504 Coordinators to network and share up-to-date topics surrounding educational law, research, and effective services.

• 10/07/10• 02/03/11

Evaluation Steering Committee 2010-2011The lead Educational Diagnostician and/or LSSP from each district/SSA in Region XIII is invited to attend. Attendance at the Evaluation Steering Committee is at the discretion of the District/SSA Director of Special Education.

• 10/19/10• 12/15/10• 03/01/11• 04/14/11

Family Liaison Action GroupThe Family Liaison Action Group is a coordinated statewide system for collaboration between ESCs, LEAs, and parent organizations that results in parents receiving accurate and consistent information.

• 09/08/10• 10/03/10• 11/10/10• 12/08/10• 01/12/11

G/T Directors/Coordinators Contact MeetingThe Gifted and Talented Contact meetings offer an opportunity for district G/T coordinators, G/T directors, curriculum directors, and other interested educators to discuss important issues and concerns related to services for gifted students. Topics for discussion will focus on the needs of Region XIII schools and important updates from the state. Participants will have opportunities to network with colleagues who share their work and concerns.

• 11/17/10• 03/07/11

The Grants GroupThis group meets after Curriculum Council meetings throughout the year.

• 09/02/10• 10/07/10• 11/04/10• 01/06/11

Homeless Education Focus GroupsThe purpose of this session will be to disseminate information, determine needs, and identify opportunities for collaboration. This is an informal opportunity for districts to discuss topics regarding homeless education.

• 10/12/10• 02/14/11• 04/12/11

Instructional Coach Support NetworkThe Instructional Coach Support Network is a series of monthly meetings designed for instructional coaches, facilitators, and specialists. These meetings provide opportunities for coaches to learn about up-to-date research and models, and allow time to collaborate and share ideas related to coaching.

• 09/30/10• 10/28/10• 11/18/10• 12/15/10

Low Incidence Disability Specialists NetworkThis series of meetings is designed for district-identifi ed specialists who support teachers working in programs for students with most signifi cant cognitive disabilities. These specialists will meet to determine training needs including but not limited to TAKS/Alt and the issues surrounding special ed teachers becoming increasingly profi cient with the delivery of general education content in the classroom (AGC).

• 09/22/10• 11/22/10

• 02/09/11• 03/09/11• 04/13/11• 05/11/11

• 01/27/11• 02/23/11• 03/24/11• 05/19/11

• 02/02/11• 04/20/11

Network Meetings


Literacy Leadership NetworkThe Literacy Leadership Network (LLN) will bring ELA administrators throughout the region together for a content specifi c forum. The ESC Literacy Team will share the latest updates and information from the Texas Education Agency regarding the ELA TEKS, TAKS results, analysis, and trends, early reading assessments, and state-wide reading initiatives.

• 09/22/10• 04/13/11

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

• 09/02/10• 11/04/10 Math Only• 11/18/10 Science Only• 01/06/11• 02/03/11 Science Only• 02/10/11 Math Only

• 05/05/11

Orientation and Mobility Specialists Network Meetings

• 10/05/2010• 02/01/2011

PEIMS Coordinator NetworkDesigned for district and charter school PEIMS Coordinators, this network will include updated PEIMS information provided by TEA. Topics include (but aren’t limited to) pending PEIMS Data Standards change documents, Student Attendance Accounting Handbook changes, and changes to Edit+.

• 09/07/10• 09/17/10• 04/27/11• 05/03/11

PPCD Coordinators NetworkNetwork meetings of PPCD coordinators and lead teachers in regional districts. There will be six meetings at Region XIII this year. This training is supported by IDEA-B funds. Invitation only.

• 10/07/10• 12/09/10• 02/03/11• 04/14/11

Professional Learning Communities NetworkPlease contact Lisa Wyatt (512-919-5163).

Related Service Leadership NetworkDesigned for district-identifi ed lead therapists with the purposes of providing up-to-date information and ongoing support for regional related service programs and allows time to network, collaborate, and share what-is-working for students, teachers, and parents.

• 09/14/10• 11/18/10

RDSPD Teacher Support MeetingSupport Meeting for Region XIII RDSPD Teachers - topics to be developed relevant to deaf educator issues

• 10/04/10• 02/14/11

RDSPD Itinerant Teacher MeetingSupport Meeting for Region XIII RDSPD Itinerant Teachers and district deaf ed certifi ed itinerant teachers - topics to be developed relevant to deaf educator issues

• 10/20/10• 03/11/11

• 02/01/11• 04/28/11


RtI Network Support MeetingsRtI Network Support Meetings are offered as a support link to district RtI staff. This is an opportunity for networking and sharing of information.

• 09/28/10• 12/07/10

School Nurses Networking MeetingSchool Nurses Networking is an opportunity for professional development, collaboration, and exchanging of materials pertaining to school nursing. In some meetings, nurses have the opportunity to receive CNEs. The Texas School Nurses Organization Meeting (TSNO) is in conjunction with the School Nurses Networking Meeting.

• 09/11/10• 01/22/11• 04/16/11

SIM Advisory NetworkSupports certifi ed Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) professional developers, potential professional developers, and administrators or teacher leaders that are involved in campus-wide projects using the Content Literacy Continuum framework. The purpose of the advisory group is to provide a professional learning community that supports the capacity of our districts to provide quality professional development and impact student learning in secondary schools.

• 10/15/10• 02/15/11

Speech Language Pathology Leadership Network Designed to support best practice service delivery by district lead speech language pathologists and Supervisors by addressing important and upcoming issues in the fi eld. A variety of topics will be addressed at each meeting based on the unique needs of the participants.

• 09/16/10• 11/18/10• 02/17/11• 04/21/11

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

• 10/21/10• 03/30/11• 04/21/11

Special Education Leadership NetworkThis leadership network for special education directors will focus on state and regional priorities and is intended to provide current information and networking opportunities for directors. A variety of topics will be addressed at each meeting based on the unique needs of the network.

• 09/09/10• 11/11/10• 05/12/11• 01/13/11• 02/10/11• 04/14/11

• 02/01/11• 05/03/11

Network Meetings


STEM Directors MeetingsSeptember, November, January, and April dates TBA

Superintendents Regional AdvisoryThis committee consists of the school district superintendents and charter school leaders. At the monthly meeting, the chair of the Regional Advisory Committee (RAC), elected by the membership, directs the meeting with the assistance of Region XIII’s executive director. The agenda consists of updates in legal issues, the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) executive and legislative committee reports, and a featured speaker. The RAC is also called on from time to time to provide input and share in Region XIII decision-making.

• 08/04/10 No registration required. Invitation only.• 09/08/09

• 10/13/10• 11/10/10• 01/31/11 Annual ESC Midwinter Breakfast

• 03/09/11 No registration required. Invitation only.• 04/13/11

• 05/11/11

Teachers of the Visually Impaired Network Meetings

• 09/17/10• 01/24/11• 05/04/11

Transition Specialist Network Meetings 2010 - 2011: The purpose of the Transition Leadership Network is to provide a system of communication and collaboration to all 70 districts and charters. Federal and State updates and training opportunities will be provided through the Transition Listserv and face-to-face meetings.

• 09/16/10• 11/18/10• 02/07/10• 04/21/11

Wilson Reading System Instructional Support MeetingThis session is for teachers that are in training or have received Wilson Level 1 or Level 2 Certifi cation training and want to meet with other trained teachers for problem solving and brainstorming regarding issues that have arisen in the classroom setting using WRS.

• 03/24/11

VITAL Visionaries in Technology And Learning (ViTAL) is a meeting open to all educators interested in integrating technology into the learning process. Topics ranging from network security to the use of Web 2.0 tools in the classroom are covered.

• 10/6/10


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

Business Offi ceThe Business Offi ce provides internal services to Region XIII staff in the areas of payroll, accounts receivable/payable and other general business offi ces needs.

Charter School Records [email protected] XIII serves as registrar of students records for closed charter schools in Texas.

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

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

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

Print and Mail Services Region XIII provides print and mail services to all Region XIII staff.

Professional Learning [email protected] XIII is committed to providing high-quality professional learning. This team coordinates professional development activities for Region XIII staff and external clients upon request. Services include: team-building, planning, leading meetings, teacher leadership development and support, and small group facilitation.

Quality ManagementEducation Service Center Region XIII is ISO 9001:2000 certifi ed.

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


Graduation RequirementsPlan for phase-out of HS TAKS and phase-in of EOC assessments

EOC Assessment

Spring 2007

Spring 2008

Spring 2009

Spring 2010

Spring 2011

Spring 2012

Spring 2013

Algebra I Already Implemented Implement Implement Implement Implement Implement Implement

Geometry Field Test Implement Implement Implement Implement Implement Implement

Biology Field Test Implement Implement Implement Implement Implement Implement

Chemistry Field Test Implement Implement Implement Implement Implement

US History Field Test Implement Implement Implement Implement Implement

Physics Field Test Implement Implement Implement Implement

World Geography

Field Test Implement Implement Implement Implement

English I Field Test Implement Implement Implement

Algebra II Field Test Implement Implement Implement

English II Field Test Implement Implement

World History Field Test Implement Implement

English III Field Test Implement Implement

Source: Guthrie, J. (Dec., 2009). What’s coming ahead?: TEA update on the end-of course program. Presented at the Texas Association of School Administrators Assessment Conference, Austin, TX.


ConferencesBehavior

Severe Behavior Intervention Conference 10/21/10–10/22/10

Bilingual/ESLSheltered Instruction 08/10/10–08/11/10

English Language Learner Institute 11/03/10

Bilingual Literacy Seminar 2011 Featuring Kathryn Lindholm Leary 02/02/11

Child NutritionChild Nutrition Program Annual Summer Conference 6/20/11–6/21/11

College and Career ReadinessDrop Out Prevention and Recovery Conference 10/15/10

Career Symposium 02/24/11

Careers on Wheels (COW) Day 05/4/11

CSCOPE2011 CSCOPE State Conference 08/02/11–08/04/11

DyslexiaDyslexia Conference 2010 - The Reading Brain: Informing Intervention in a Digital Age 09/21/10

Early ChildhoodEarly Childhood Institute 07/21/11–07/22/11

Gifted and Talented/DifferentiationDifferentiation for All Learners: Accepting the Challenge 01/19/11

G/T Conference by the Capitol 05/05/11–05/06/11

Homeless EducationHomeless Education Institute: Focus on the Family 01/13/11–01/14/11

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


Instructional CoachingInstructional Coaching Institute 09/15/10–09/16/10

Languages Other Than EnglishLOTE Institute 02/22/11

LeadershipTexas School Improvement Conference 10/12/10–10/14/10

District Institute 12/01/10–12/03/10

Secondary School Summit/HSTW State Conference 06/05/11–06/07/11

Coaching for Educational Leaders National Conference 06/27/11–06/28/11

LiteracyLiteracy Institute 10/20/10

Hill Country Librarians’ Conference 01/26/11

MigrantAnnual Association for Migrant Educators of Texas (AMET) State Conference 11/10/10–11/12/10

Professional Learning CommunitiesProfessional Learning Communities Conference 03/31/11–04/01/11

Response to Intervention (RtI)Response to Intervention (RtI) Institute 2011 05/16/2011 - 05/17/2011

Special EducationSELN Special Education Conference 10/13/10–10/15/10

Social Thinking Institute 01/20/11–01/21/11

Lone Star Legal Institute for Educators 02/04/11

Beat the Heat Summer Institute 06/06/11–06/07/11

SLP Hill Country Institute 06/15/11–06/17/11

For the latest listing of upcoming Region XIII conferences, visit www.esc13.net.


Accountability/DataAEIS IT 2008This is a tool used to disaggregate state assessment

results at the student, classroom, grade, sub-populations, campus, and district level. It includes a customized district data CD with Class Roster pre-loaded for new districts. State data will be available for download for existing districts to import. License includes unlimited technical support throughout the 2010-2011 school year.

District fees $2,000

Data Exploration ToolkitData Exploration Toolkit & Side by Sides Tool for

Analysis of TAKS Data Exploration Tool Kit & Side by Sides Tool for Analysis of TAKS are now sold together. The Data Exploration Toolkit is intended to support campus level teams in their primary data analysis of the TAKS. Side by Sides Tool for Analysis of the TAKS uses item analysis from current and previous year assessments to plan for instruction by

analyzing areas of strengths and weaknesses in the curriculum. This product includes data for 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, SDAA II 2005, SDAA II 2006 and includes Spanish test data.

Starting at $75

DMACData Management for Assessment and Curriculum

(DMAC) supplies Texas educators with the tools and services necessary to develop and improve the quality of

education provided to students. Each component of DMAC Solutions is priced separately allowing you to purchase only those pieces you need.

Starting at $400

eduphoria! School Objects: AwareEduphoria’s Aware module is a dynamic tool that makes benchmark testing and data analysis a seamless experience.

Starting at $695

State Program Monitoring GuideAn easy-to-use online guide to ensure that

state programs meet compliance requirements. SPMG can help ensure compliance by assessing the following special programs: Bilingual Education/ English as a Second Language, Career and Technology Education, Dyslexia, Gifted and Talented, Optional Extended

Year, Pre-kindergarten notifi cation, and State Compensatory Education.

Starting at $800 depending on the number of students

WebCCATWeb-Based Comprehensive Curriculum Assessment

Tool (WebCCAT) provides educators with a repository of more than 33,000 questions mapped to the TEKS that can be used to create online or offl ine (paper) assessments of student ability in the areas of language arts, math, science, and social studies for grades 3-11.

Membership $3,000

Behavior SupportBullies are a Pain in the BrainThe Bullies Are a Pain In the Brain Curriculum develops

vital social and interpersonal relationship skills by combining a systematic reading and writing curriculum with theme-based motivational content that students can

connect to their own lives. The Bullies Are a Pain In the Brain Curriculum Classroom Set features the new 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) frameworks for writing, 6-9 week lesson plans, multiple writing activities, multiple reading passages.

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RAMPThe Referral Assessment Management Portal (RAMP)

is a web-based data system for entering, summarizing, reporting, and using offi ce discipline referral information. The purpose of RAMP is to improve the ability of school personnel to develop safe and effective educational environments.

First year starts at $600

Bilingual/ESLELL Instructional Strategy SheetsThe English Language Learner Instructional Strategy

Sheets are an essential, user-friendly tool that will assist every classroom teacher with effective strategies for English Language Learners. Each sheet contains a carbon-copied checklist of strategies for methods, pacing, materials,

and grading. Sheets are available for Self-Contained, Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, and Math classrooms. ELL Instructional Strategy Sheets can be utilized not only by each teacher, but by the LPAC as documentation of accommodations provided during each grading period.

$15

English Language Profi ciency Standards (ELPS) ToolkitThis ELPS Toolkit is designed to help teachers incor-

porate the English Language Profi ciency Standards (ELPS) when planning lessons and delivering instruction.

The toolkit contains

• a copy of the ELPS;• guidelines for differentiating

instruction and interactive strategies for developing academic language;

• a section on lesson planning which includes resources and strategies for all the components of a lesson plan designed with English learners in mind and sample lesson plan templates;

• corresponding ELPS, sample sentence stems and classroom strategies for English learners for all educators including those who use the 5E method of instruction.

$45

ELPS Planning ToolThis resource may be used as a planning tool to help

design and deliver instruction that supports the linguistic needs of English language learners. This tool includes the summary of the ELPS, ELPS Linguistic Accommodations, and the ELPS Profi ciency Level Descriptors.

$8

ELPS Student ChecklistsThe ELPS Student Checklist is an essential, conve-

nient tool to track your students language profi ciency levels in the areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing. This product is sold as a carbon-copied tablet to allow for easy record keeping.

$15

Essential Español for School Health Care Providers ReferenceThe Essential Español for School Health Care

Providers is a Spanish language quick reference guide for personnel, specifi cally health care providers, who interact with Spanish speaking students and parents.

$15

ESL Academy Participant NotebooksThis interactive 4-day training module for K-12

teachers in the area of English as a Second Language (ESL) is based on the Domains and Competencies of the ESL TExES exam and is designed to prepare classroom teachers for the ESL TExES and to prepare classroom

teachers and other educators to work with English language learners (ELLs) at all levels and in all content areas.**This notebook is ONLY to be purchased by trainers that have attended the ESL Academy TOT (Training of Trainers).

$50

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Bilingual/ESL continuedNew Land New Language DVD

This DVD is a documentary about the process of English acquisition from the student’s perspective. New Land, New Life, New Language portrays successful, secondary ELLs from Mexico, Ukraine, and Viet Nam who discuss factors that

enhanced language acquisition, academic learning, and adjustment to a new country.

$100

Spanish Quick Reference CardsThe Spanish Quick Reference Card contains words

and sayings in English with the Spanish translation (with phonetic pronunciation). This tool assists front offi ce staff and classroom teachers effectively communicating with parents, guardians, and students that speak/

understand Spanish.The Spanish Quick Reference Card for parents (Tarjeta de communicacion rapida) can also be used by parents that speak Spanish.

$15

CSCOPEScope and Sequence BooksThe CSCOPE Scope and Sequence books are sold in

each subject area (Math, Social Studies, Science, and English Language Arts) and grade span. The books include Vertical Alignment Documents, Year at a Glance Documents, and TEKS Verifi cation Docu-ments for that subject and grade span. To view a sample, visit www.esc13store.net.

NOTE: These books are only available for sale to districts that have purchased CSCOPE. Please visit www.cscope.us for purchasing information.

Starting at $25

Career and Technical Ed.New Career and Technical Education TEKS Training ManualsEach manual contains the approved TEA presenta-

tions for Modules 4-Multi-Cluster Courses, Module 5-TEKS by Cluster, Cluster Specifi c TEKS, Cluster Specifi c Scope and Sequence and Additional Resources. $15

DyslexiaDyslexia Supplemental Resource BookThe Dyslexia Supplemental Resource Book is

intended to provide Texas public school districts and charter schools administrative resource information for ensuring students with dyslexia are served within all Tiers of a Response to Intervention (RtI) process, and are identifi ed and served at appropriate times through a high quality, sustain-

able dyslexia program of services. $25

Gifted and TalentedG/T State PlanThe Texas Legislature mandates that all school

districts must identify and serve gifted/talented students at all grade levels. The Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students (State Plan) was adopted in 2000 by the Texas State Board of Education and forms the basis of G/T services and accountability. The 2000

version of the State Plan was revised in 2009 and is available for purchase as one combined English and Spanish-language document. $5

HomelessHomeless Data Online Collection SystemFor collection and storage of demographic,

academic, and other information pertaining to children and youth without homes.

$200

Products


Language ArtsNeuhaus ProductsThese products were developed by the Neuhaus Education Center and can be used to implement a scientifi cally-based reading program. Product Name About PriceAlphabetic Activities with Alphabet Mats and Alphabet Arcs

develop instant letter recognition which is a strong predictor of reading success

$25

Alphabetizing Cards enable students to arrange, and if necessary rearrange, cards as they practice alphabetizing by the fi rst letter, the second letter and both the fi rst and second letters

$25

Establishing the Alphabetic Principle Teacher’s Guide

activities that develop the understanding that spoken words have sounds that can be represented in writing

$75

Expository Cards to use when thinking about expository texts before, during and after reading

$25

Foam Squares for use with multisensory grammar (Note: A qualifi ed trainer is required for this product, For further information, please contact Region XIII.)

$30

Instant Word Recognition 20 charts of high-frequency words or irregular reading words on transparencies

$25

Manipulative Paragraph Writing Outlines-Grades 1-8

activities for teaching the structure of descriptive, narrative and persuasive paragraphs

$15

Multisyllabic Word Puzzles Grades 1-5 & Secondary Remedial Classes

read the syllables and match them to form words $15

Narrative Cards individual sets of cards for students to use when answering the fi ve “wh” questions about a short narrative text and when thinking about multichapter narrative texts before, during, and after reading.

$25

Oral LanguageSkills encourages development of oral language through six topic-based units $25

Parent/Tutor Package expository cards, narrative cards, the doubling rule, and alphabetizing $25

Phonological AwarenessGrades K-1, 1-5 ESL, Bilingual, and Resource Classes

develop students’ sensitivities to the sound structure of the language, specifi cally rhyming, awareness of syllables, and phonetic awareness

$25

Six Types of Syllables Level 1 Grades 1-5 and Secondary Remedial Classes

students learn and review the defi nition of a syllable, the six syllable types, and the sounds of the vowels in each syllable type

$35

The Doubling Rule hands-on activity that teaches students a strategy to determine whether or not to double a fi nal consonant before adding a suffi x to a word

$15

Two Syllable Word Puzzles-Level 2 Grades 1-4, and Secondary Remedial Classes

students read the syllables and match them to form words $25

indicates availability in Spanish



ProductsLanguage Arts continuedEnglish Language Arts and Reading TEKS Resource Handbook This handbook can be used as a reference for imple-

menting the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for English Language Arts and Reading, Elementary. Student expecta-tions for Reading/Comprehension Skills as provided in the subsection and are described for the appropriate grade level.

$15

ELL Instructional Strategies ELAEnglish Language Learner Instructional Strategy

Sheets are an essential, user-friendly tool that will assist every classroom teacher with effective strategies for English language learners.

$15

Leadership DevelopmentInstructional Leadership Development (5-day) Participant Binder The Instructional Leadership Development (ILD)

Participant Binder contains six com-ponents to assist administrators in becoming more effective instructional leaders and in improving the quality of student performance in schools. It is the accompanying material for the fi ve-day (36 hour) Instructional Leader-

ship Development (ILD) training, the prerequisite required for administrators seeking certifi cation as PDAS appraisers. The binder is the required text for all participants taking the ILD training.

$50

Principals Planning GuidesThe Principal’s Planning Guides (PPGs) are designed

to provide practical suggestions to issues that affect student academic performance on a campus. The subject of each guide is intended to meet the needs of Title I campuses that are in the School Improvement Program. $45

Math2nd Sense Math Book2nd Sense is a tool designed to help second grade

students be successful in Mathematics. Strategies for all learners, activities for group or individual settings, objective assessment to review understanding and teacher notes are included.

$50

5th Sense Math Book This book is designed to help 5th grade students

be successful with TAKS objectives in Mathematics. Strategies for all learners, activities for group or individual settings, objective assessment to review understanding, and teacher notes are included. Available in Spanish. $95 5th Sense Math Visuals $25

8th Sense Math Book 8th Sense is a tool designed to help 8th grade

students be successful on the TAKS objectives in Mathematics. Strategies for all learners, activities for group or individual settings, objective assessment to review understanding, and teacher notes are included.

$95

8th Sense Student Handbooks Don’t want to waste prep time making copies? We have the perfect solution for you! The 8th Sense Student Handbooks are spiral-bound and include all the student activity sheets and guided practice. Each book is intended for one student. Sold in sets of 10. Student Assessments are sold separately.

$65

8th Sense AssessmentsLike the Student Handbook, this set provides you with a method of having all the student assessments at your fi ngertips without having to make copies! Student Assessments are grouped by objective and come in sets of 30 (for each assessment in that objective).

$25


ELL Instructional Strategies MathEnglish Language Learner Instructional Strategy


$15

TAKS Practice Tests for MathSee TAKS/Benchmark section on page 87.

ParaprofessionalParaprofessional HandbookFor those participants who attend the Region XIII

Paraprofessional training, a locally developed assessment to demon-strate knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writ-ing, and mathematics which meets requirements for ensuring that all paraprofessionals are highly qualifi ed will be administered.

Starting at $45

ParentSpanish Quick Reference CardsThe Spanish Quick Reference Card contains words

and sayings in English with the Spanish translation (with phonetic pronunciation). This tool assists front offi ce staff and classroom teachers effectively communicating with parents, guardians, and students that speak/understand

Spanish.The Spanish Quick Reference Card for parents (Tarjeta de communicacion rapida) can also be used by parents that speak Spanish.

$15

Neuhaus Parent/TurorDeveloped by the Neuhaus Education Center and can be used to implement a scientifi cally based reading program.For more information on Neuhaus products, see page 83.

ScienceScience TEKS Movement ToolThis new training tool is designed to demonstrate

the movement of science TEKS among grade levels in the release of the latest science TEKS. This movement is illustrated through animation

and is coded for easy visual understanding. Starting at $5

TAKS Practice Tests for ScienceSee TAKS/Benchmark section on page 87.

TAKS Science Quick FlipThis new science tool is designed to help educators

and administrators understand Science TAKS Assessments and Accommodations allowed on different versions of the TAKS. This tool provides an overview of the Science TAKS Assessment system for the 2009-2010 school year.

Science, Special Education, and English Language Learner educators will appreciate this reference tool as they plan instruction and assessment options for students. Guidelines governing allowable accommo-dations on TAKS, TAKS-LAT, TAKS-Acc, and TAKS-M are also included.

$10

Social StudiesESPG Activity Cards Analysis is the heart of social studies but how

do you get your students to ask the right questions and use the correct vocabulary in explaining their analysis? ESPG Activity Cards can help your students become more comfortable with higher level learning and using

the language of the TAKS test. The ESPG Activity Card is a TEKS/TAKS focused resource that students can refer to when analyzing, categorizing, and describing the economic, social, political, and/or geographical characteristics, causes, or effects of an event.

$20


Institute



Social Studies continuedELL Instructional Strategies Social StudiesEnglish Language Learner Instructional Strategy


$15

TAKS Practice Tests for Social StudiesSee TAKS/Benchmark section on page 87.

New Social Studies TEKS PlannerThis user-friendly, well-organized planner illustrates the changes in rigor and content in the latest social studies TEKS. This planner also helps teachers get an early start on preparing their students for End-of-Course exams.

Coming fall 2010! Visit www.esc13store.net for more information!

Texas Symbol CardsAre you looking for a different and fun way to help

students learn the Texas Symbols? Texas Symbol Cards can be used to start the year, as a fi ller activity during the year, or to end the school year. The set of cards include names of Texas symbols and a description of the symbols. $10

Special EducationData DashboardAre you looking for an easy way to see all of your

major Special Ed data sources? The data dashboard combines all of the major data sources: PBMAS, AEIS, SPP, and statewide assessment data, into a single dashboard allowing special education directors to examine current trends while

providing real-time comparisons to future statewide assessment mandates. This invaluable tool allows users to see the big picture quickly and effi ciently. You will receive one free training onsite at Region XIII with the purchase of this product.

First year $3,500, Second year and beyond $2,500

Scaffolding Accommodations Accommodations are educationally appropriate and

can be very effective in enabling students to access the general curriculum. These cards provide classroom teachers with specifi c, concrete suggestions for building cognitive strategies that will enable

students to function more independently in their work and not rely as heavily on accommodations.Includes the following:• Aligned with the current Texas Student

Assessment Program Manual Accommodations.• Aligned to the four accommodation categories

- presentation, response, setting, and timing and scheduling.

• Accommodation guidelines for TAKS Accommodated and TAKS Modifi ed represented.

$35

Strategic Instruction ModelSIM Summary CardsContent Enhancement Summary Card These cards are research-based instructional

strategies designed to increase comprehension of content for every learner in the general education classroom as Tier I instruction. The Content Enhancement Summary card provides a snapshot of each routine: the name, the purpose and an example of

the graphical device. $6

Learning Strategies Summary Card These cards are research-based instructional

strategies that help students learn and perform by utilizing an eight stage instructional process and progress monitoring as Tier II instruction. The Learning Strategies Summary card set includes a fl ow chart of the instructional process and a brief description of several specifi c strategies.

Starting at $9

©2009 Region XIII, Adapted from Leslie Herod, MEd, and University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning.“SIM Learning Strategies.”

Learning StrategiesTM

Mastery? NoYes

Mastery? NoYes

Mastery? NoYes

Mastery? NoYes

Mastery? NoYes

Mastery?No Yes Go to another strategy

Go to another strategy

Instructional Process

©2009 Region XIII, Adapted from Leslie Herod, MEd, and University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning.“SIM Learning Strategies.”

PLANNING AND LEADING LEARNING PLANNING AND LEADING LEARNING

EXPLAINING TEXT, TOPICS, & DETAILSEXPLAINING TEXT, TOPICS, & DETAILS

used to plan a course around the critical concepts and course questions and then to introduce the course concepts, questions, standards, and rituals to students

helps students transform information into clear main ideas and essential details with a concise summary statement

used to plan units and to show students how the unit’s critical information, concepts and questions are related

used to promote understanding and recall of terms (vocabulary word, people, place, events) integral to the course or unit of study

course organizer

framing routine

unit organizer

clarifying routine

Content EnhancementTM

C Cue course questions O Outline critical concepts/units U Uncover community principles R Reveal learning rituals S Share performance options E Explain course standards

F Focus on the topic R Reveal main ideas A Analyze details M Make a “So what” statement E Extend understandings

C Create a context R Recognize content structures A Acknowledge unit relationships F Frame unit questions T Tie content to tasks

D Designate the term E Explore the clarifi ers F Figure out the core idea I Identify knowledge connections N Note its usage or concept E Explain what it’s not S Set up an example sentence

Course Organizer

Adapted from The Concept Anchoring Routine. Copyright for the templates are held by th authors of The Concept Anchoring Routine.

This Course6th Grade Social Studies

Course StandardsWhat? How? Value?Content:

_______Process:

_______

Course Progress Graph

Course Questions:How canyou connect the events and relationships between Washington state, US, and 1. World History/?Why and how do opinions differ based on historical evidence?2. How have creativity, ideas, and technology in uenced historical and social change?3. How can you use sources and geographic tools to discuss relationships of people?4. How can you make the connection between the physical and human characteristics to 5. places and regions?How can you analyze and interpret the interpret the interaction between people and their 6. environment?How has the diversity of cultures affected individuals, groups, and societies?7. How were the basic ideas of American democracy applied in the founding documents of 8. our country?Why do we have government and how is it organized?9. Why do we have international policies and how are they determined?10. How do citizen rights and responsibilities and principles of civi11. c involvement affect you?

Student Name: Time:Teacher: Course Dates

helping students make connections and finding patterns by examining the past and present and making

predictions for the future.

is about

Essential details: Essential details: Essential details:

how

1st step

2nd step

3rd step

So What? (What’s important to understand about this?

The FRAME

Jefferson High School, Portland OR.

To say the word To know what it means by its parts

Main IdeaWord Identi cation

Main IdeaLINCs

Main IdeaWord Mapping

To know what it means with pictures

is about...ways to help you understand words

When is it right to use one strategy instead of another?Can you say it? If no, use Word ID, if yes, can I see a pre x or suf x? If yes, use mapping, if no, use LINCs.

Discover sounds & contextisolate the beginning

Does it have a PREFIX?What does it mean?

List the partsindicate a reminding word

Separate the endingSay the stem

What is the ROOT?What does it mean?

Note a LINCing storyCreate a LINCing picture

Examine the stem (rule of 2s and 3s)Check with someone, Try the dictionary

Does it have a SUFFIX?What does it mean?

Self Testfold the paper so you only see 1st and last columns)

Key TopicVocabulary Strategies

Bigger Picture

Reading to WriteLast Unit/Experience

Sentence SenseCurrent Unit

The Big 6 ResearchNext Unit/Experience

Go for the Gold Test TakingUnit Schedule Unit Map

Unit Self-Test Questions

How do you go about researching the answers to questions?1. How will you do it differently on the next project?2. How do you take notes so they are paraphrased? List two strategies you can use.3.

Unit Relationships

compare and contrastanalyzingcause and effect evaluating

Unit Organizer


Student Name: Date:

What you want to know and why

(1. Task Definition)

Places to find information (2. Information-Seeking Strategies) The sources and the information within the sources (3. Location and Access)

the sources to locate information and take notes (4. Use of Information)

the information and creating a product.(5. Synthesis)

the assignment (6. Evaluation)using six steps of research to

locate answers to questions

is about...

by evaluating

by organized

by using

by locating

by examining

by determining

The Clarifying Table

Term

OviparousCore Idea

Animals that lay eggs.Use it to describe... Example of...

Most shMost frogs

Clari ers

Animals who give birth to young by laying eggs.Eggs deposited out-side of mother’s bodyEggs may be fertilized before they are laid(birds and reptiles) or after they are laid ( shand amphibians.

Knowledge Connections

My sh lay eggs in my aquarium.

Use it to describe... Example of...

PeopleNight lizards

Example Sentence

1

3

2 45

6

7


Most snakes are oviparous because they lay eggs.

©2009 Region XIII, Adapted from University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning. 2008. “SIM Content Enhancement,” www.kucrl.org/sim

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TAKS/BenchmarkStudent Success Initiative Accelerated Instruction Just Released!There has been a change in the interpretation of the

law regarding the requirement for accelerated instruction for students in fi fth or eighth grade who have not passed after three opportunities of either the math or reading TAKS. ESC

Region XIII in conjunction with member districts, has developed a set of pilot resources to assist in meeting the new requirement.

These products can also be used as a supplement to 5th grade math and reading lessons and 8th grade math and reading lessons.

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TAKS Practice TestsThe practice tests are used to practice the TAKS testing format. These are available in all subject areas for all grade levels and are a great resource for teachers to use to:

• Model and discuss the test taking process.• Demonstrate the meta-cognitive steps that

students need to be using during reading and answering multiple choice questions.

• Teach literary elements based on the TEKSThe TAKS reading selections were written by Texas

teachers and are designed to be interesting, meaningful, and refl ec-tive. The student assessments have TEKS based items which correlate with TAKS Objectives. Note: Due to

copyright issues, you must order one assessment per student.

$30 for classroom set

TAKS Science Quick FlipThis new science tool is designed to help educators

and administrators understand Science TAKS Assessments and Accommodations allowed on different versions of the TAKS. This tool provides an overview of the Science TAKS Assessment system for the 2009-2010 school year.

Science, Special Education, and English Language Learner educators will appreciate this reference tool as they plan instruction and assessment options for students. Guidelines governing allowable accommo-dations on TAKS, TAKS-LAT, TAKS-Acc, and TAKS-M are also included.

$10



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Dyslexia and 504, p. 25;

AAcademically Unacceptable (AU)

Campus Turnaround, p. 17;Access to General Curriculum

Access to General Curriculum, p. 8;Assistive Technology, p. 11;Related Services, p. 40;

AccommodationsAccess to General Curriculum, p. 8;

AccountabilityAssessment and Benchmarking, p. 10;Data and Accountability Services, p. 23;

AchieveTexasCollege and Career Readiness, p. 21;

Administrator Certifi cationCertifi cation, p. 18;

Administrator Certifi ed to Appraise TeachersInstructional Leadership Development (ILD) and Professional Development Appraisal System (PDAS), p. 34;

Administrator developmentInstructional Leadership Development (ILD) and Professional Development Appraisal System (PDAS), p. 34;

Adolescent LiteracyStrategic Instruction Model, p. 57;

Advanced AcademicsAdvanced Academic Programs and Special Projects, p. 9;Gifted and Talented, p. 30;

AEISData and Accountability Services, p. 23;

Algebra readinessAdvanced Academic Programs and Special Projects, p. 23;

Alternative Certifi cationCertifi cation, p. 18;

AssessmentAssessment and Benchmarking, p. 10;

Assistive TechnologyAssistive Technology, p. 11;Related Services, p. 40;

At-RiskHomeless Education Program, p. 32;

AutismAutism, p. 12;

AYPData and Accountability Services, p. 23;

B Behavior

Behavior Services, p. 13;Behavior Interventions

Behavior Services, p. 13;Behavior RTI

Behavior Services, p. 13;Benchmarking

Assessment and Benchmarking, p. 10;

Bilingual/ESLBilingual/ESL, p. 14;

BlindVisual Impairments/Orientation and Mobility, p. 68;

BlindnessVisual Impairments/Orientation and Mobility, p. 68;

Builds ConsensusCampus Snapshot, p. 16;

Bus DriverBus Driver Training, p. 15;

Business ManagerBusiness Manager Cooperative, p. 15;

C Campus Intervention Team (CIT)

Campus Turnaround, p. 17;Campus Leadership Team

Campus Turnaround, p. 17;

Campus SnapshotCampus Snapshot, p. 16;

Campus TurnaroundCampus Turnaround, p. 17;

CareerCollege and Career Readiness, p. 21;

Certifi cationCertifi cation, p. 18;

Child NutritionChild Nutrition Programs, p. 19;

Classroom ManagementBehavior Services, p. 13;

Classroom ObservationsCampus Snapshot, p. 16;

Coaching LeadershipCoaching and Leadership Development Center, p. 20;

CollaborationProfessional Learning Communities (PLCs), p. 42;

CollegeCollege and Career Readiness, p. 21;

College AdmissionsCollege and Career Readiness, p. 21;

College and Career ReadinessAdvanced Academic Programs and Special Projects, p. 9;College and Career Readiness, p. 21;

Comprehensive Needs Assessment Campus Snapshot, p. 16;

Content Literacy Strategic Instruction Model, p. 57;

Coordinated School Health School Health, p. 48;

Co-TeachingAccess to General Curriculum, p. 8;

CounselingCollege and Career Readiness, p. 21;

CounselingHomeless Education Program, p. 32;

CSCOPECSCOPE, p. 22;

Index


CTECollege and Career Readiness, p. 21;

CTVIVisual Impairments/Orientation and Mobility, p. 68;

DData

Assessment and Benchmarking, p. 10;Data and Accountability Services, p. 23;

Data Gathering Campus Snapshot, p. 16;

DeafRegional Day School Program for the Deaf, p. 44;

Discipline Behavior Services, p. 13;

District SnapshotDistrict Snapshot, p. 24;

Drop OutCollege and Career Readiness, p. 21;

DysgraphiaDyslexia and 504, p. 25;

DyslexiaDyslexia and 504, p. 25;Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certifi cation, p. 69;

EEarly Childhood

Early Childhood, p. 26;School Readiness Integration, p. 50;

Early InterventionDyslexia and 504, p. 25;

EconomicsSocial Studies, p. 53;

ELLAdvanced Academic Programs and Special Projects, p. 9;

Email FilteringTexas Education Network (TXED), p. 59;

End of Course ExamsCollege and Career Readiness, p. 21;

EngagementAccess to General Curriculum, p. 8;

EngineeringT-STEM, p. 65;

EOCMathematics, p. 39;

ESTAR Mathematics, p. 39;

EthicsCollege and Career Readiness, p. 21;

Executive Services Executive Services, p. 27;

Executive Director Executive Services, p. 27;

FFacilitating Individual Education

ProgramFacilitate Individual Education Program, p. 28;

Field Service AgentSpecial Programs, p. 54;

Field ServicesField Services, p. 27;

FIEPFacilitate Individual Education Program, p. 28;

FinanceStatewide School Finance, p. 56;

Fine MotorEarly Childhood, p. 26;

FirewallTexas Education Network (TXED), p. 59;

First Time Administrator Induction AcademyFirst Time Administrator Induction Academy, p. 29;

FlashNewsFlashNews, p. 29;

FSASpecial Programs, p. 54;

FundingGrants Support, p. 31;

GG/T

Gifted and Talented, p. 30;

GeographySocial Studies, p. 53;

Gifted and TalentedAdvanced Academic Programs and Special Projects, p. 9;Gifted and Talented, p. 30;

GovernmentSocial Studies, p. 53;

Graduation Plans and ProgramsCollege and Career Readiness, p. 21;

Grants Grants Support, p. 31;

GuidanceCollege and Career Readiness, p. 21;

HHealth Services

School Health, p. 48;History

Social Studies, p. 53;Homeless

Homeless Education Program, p. 32;

IILD PDAS

Instructional Leadership Development and Professional Development Appraisal System, p. 34;

InclusionAccess to General Curriculum, p. 8;

InstructionCampus Snapshot, p. 32;

Instructional AidesParaprofessional Certifi cation Training, p. 41;

Instructional CoachingInstructional Coaching, p. 33;

Instructional Leadership Development and Professional Development Appraisal SystemInstructional Leadership Development and Professional Development Appraisal System, p. 34;


Instructional TechnologyInstructional Technology, p. 35;

IntegrationInstructional Technology, p. 35;

InternetTexas Education Network (TXED), p. 59;

InterventionDyslexia and 504, p. 25;

InterventionResponse to Intervention (RtI), p. 46;

intrusion detectionTexas Education Network (TXED), p. 59;

iTCCSiTCCS, p. 36;

LLanguage Arts

Early Childhood, p. 26;Leadership

College and Career Readiness, p. 21;

Literacy Literacy, p. 37;

MMaster Reading Teacher

Master Reading Teacher, p. 38;Mathematics

Mathematics, p. 39;T-STEM, p. 65;

McKinney-VentoHomeless Education Program, p. 32;

MediaMedia Services, p. 40;

Media ServicesScience Materials/Media Services, p. 51;

MELL Mathematics, p. 39;

Mental HealthCollege and Career Readiness, p. 21;

MentoringTxBESS Teacher Mentoring Program, p. 66;

Middle schoolAdvanced Academic Programs and Special Projects, p. 9;

Migrant EducationMigrant Education, p. 40;

Military Family and Child SupportCollege and Career Readiness, p. 21;

Modifi cationsAccess to General Curriculum, p. 8;

MSTARAdvanced Academic Programs and Special Projects, p. 9;Mathematics, p. 39;

NNeeds Assessment

Data and Accountability Services, p. 23;

Network monitoringTexas Education Network (TXED), p. 59;

Network SupportTexas Education Network (TXED), p. 59;

New AdministratorsFirst Time Campus Administrator Induction Academy, p. 29;

New PrincipalsFirst Time Campus Administrator Induction Academy, p. 29;

OOngoing Administrative Support

First Time Campus Administrator Induction Academy, p. 29;

Orientation and MobilityVisual Impairments/Orientation and Mobility, p. 68;

PParaprofessionals

Paraprofessional Certifi cation Training, p. 41;

ParentsHomeless Education Program, p. 32;

PBISBehavior Services, p. 13;

PEIMSPEIMS, p. 42;

PerceptionCampus Snapshot, p. 16;

PlanningData and Accountability Services, p. 23;

PLCsProfessional Learning Communities, p. 42;

Positive BehaviorBehavior Services, p. 13;

PPCDEarly Childhood, p. 26;

Pre-KindergartenEarly Childhood, p. 26;School Readiness Integration, p. 50;

PreschoolEarly Childhood, p. 26;

Professional Learning CommunitiesProfessional Learning Communities, p. 42;

Progress MonitoringResponse to Intervention (RtI), p. 46;

Project-Based LearningTSTEM, p. 65;

PurchasingPurchasing Cooperative, p. 43;

RReading

Dyslexia and 504, p. 25;Reading

Literacy, p. 37;Reading Disabilities

Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certifi cation, p. 69;

Reading InterventionistWilson Reading System Level 1 Certifi cation, p. 69;

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Reading SpecialistMaster Reading Teacher (MRT), p. 38;Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certifi cation, p. 69;

RedesignTexas Secondary School Redesign and Restructuring Program, p. 62;

Related ServicesRelated Services: Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy, p. 45;

ResourceAccess to General Curriculum, p. 8;

Response to InterventionResponse to Intervention (RtI), p. 46;

RSCCC RSCCC, p. 47;

RtIDyslexia and 504, p. 25; Response to Intervention (RtI), p. 46;Strategic Instruction Model, p. 57;

RtI ImplementationResponse to Intervention (RtI), p. 46;

RtI Interventionist Master Reading Teacher (MRT), p. 38;

SSafe and Drug Free

College and Career Readiness, p. 21;

School Board TrainingSchool Board Training, p. 47;

School Health School Health, p. 48;

School ImprovementCampus Snapshot, p. 16;School Improvement Resource Center, p. 49;

School Improvement PlanCampus Turnaround, p. 17;

School Improvement Resource CenterSchool Improvement Resource Center, p. 49;

School Readiness IntegrationSchool Readiness Integration, p. 50;

ScienceScience, p. 51;TSTEM, p. 65;

Science MaterialsScience Materials/Media Services, p. 51;

Screening Certifi cationSchool Health, p. 48;

Secondary SchoolsTexas High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work, p. 61;

Secondary TransitionSecondary Transition, p. 52;

Section 504 Dyslexia and 504, p. 25;

SIM Strategic Instruction Model, p. 57;

SIRCSchool Improvement Resource Center, p. 49;

SLPSpeech Language Pathology, p. 55;

Social StudiesSocial Studies, p. 53;

Social WorkCollege and Career Readiness, p. 21;

Special EducationAccess to General Curriculum, p. 8;Assistive Technology, p. 11;Autism, p. 12;Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, p. 8;Facilitating Individual Education Program, p. 28;Parent Liaison Network, p. 8;Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities (PPCD), p. 26;

Related Services: Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy, p. 45;Speech Language Pathology, p. 55;Student Evaluation, p. 58;Transition , p. 52;Visual Impairments/Orientation and Mobility, p. 68;

Special ProgramsSpecial Programs, p. 54;

Speech Language PathologySpeech Language Pathology, p. 55;

Speech TherapySpeech Language Pathology, p. 55;

STaR ChartInstructional Technology, p. 35;

State AccountabilityCampus Turnaround, p. 17;

State Compensatory Education CooperativeState Compensatory Education Cooperative, p. 56;

Statewide School FinanceStatewide School Finance, p. 56;

STEMTSTEM, p. 65;

StimulusGrants Support, p. 31;

Strategic Instruction ModelStrategic Instruction Model, p. 57;

StrategiesAccess to General Curriculum, p. 8;

Student EvaluationStudent Evaluation, p. 58;

Student Support TeamsResponse to Intervention (RtI), p. 46;

Student VoiceCampus Snapshot, p. 16;

Substance AbuseCollege and Career Readiness, p. 21;

Substitute Teachers Substitute Teacher Support, p. 59;


TTA TEKS

Instructional Technology, p. 35;TAKS-Accommodated

Access to General Curriculum, p. 8;

TAKS-MAccess to General Curriculum, p. 8;

TALAAdvanced Academic Programs and Special Projects, p. 9;

Teacher Appraisal by AdministratorsInstructional Leadership Development (ILD) and Professional Development Appraisal System (PDAS), p. 34;

Teacher Certifi cation Certifi cation, p. 18;

Teacher MentoringTxBESS Teacher Mentoring Program, p. 66;

TeachersMaster Reading Teacher (MRT), p. 38;Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certifi cation, p. 69;

Technical Assistance Team (TAT)Campus Turnaround, p. 17;

TechnologyInstructional Technology, p. 35;TSTEM, p. 65;

TEKSMathematics, p. 39;

Test CoordinatorsAssessment and Benchmarking, p. 10;

TETNTexas Education Telecommunications Network, p. 60;

Texas Education NetworkTexas Education Network, p. 59;

Texas Education Telecommunications NetworkTexas Education Telecommunications Network, p. 60;

Texas High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades WorkTexas High Schools That Work and Making Middle Grades Work, p. 61;

Texas Secondary School Redesign and Restructuring ProgramTexas Secondary School Redesign and Restructuring Program, p. 62;

Texas Turnaround CenterTexas Turnaround Center, p. 63;

Tier 1Strategic Instruction Model, p. 57;

Tier 2Strategic Instruction Model, p. 57;

Tier II InterventionistsMaster Reading Teacher (MRT), p. 38;

Title I Cooperative ServicesTitle I Cooperative Services, p. 64;

Title II Part DInstructional Technology, p. 35;

TMSDSMathematics, p. 39;

TransitionSecondary Transition/Post-School Outcomes, p. 52;

Troops to TeachersTroops to Teachers, p. 64;

TSTEMTSTEM, p. 65;

TVIVisual Impairments/Orientation and Mobility, p. 68;

TxBESS Teacher Mentoring ProgramTexas Teacher Mentoring Program, p. 66;

TXEDTexas Education Network, p. 59;

UUnaccompanied Youth

Homeless Education Program, p. 32;

VVideo Conferencing Connection

Video Conferencing Connection, p. 67;

Video on DemandMedia Services, p. 40;

Visual ImpairmentsVisual Impairments/Orientation and Mobility, p. 68;

Visually ImpairedVisual Impairments/Orientation and Mobility, p. 68;

WWeb Filtering

Texas Education Network (TXED), p. 59;

Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certifi cationWilson Reading System Level 1 Certifi cation, p. 69;

WritingDyslexia and 504, p. 25;

WritingLiteracy, p. 37;

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