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This workshop focuses on building a team of support by providing technical assistance, strategies and best practices when working with special education students who may need assistive technology for communication/behavior.

Participants will understand and define behavior in observable and measurable terms. Participants will learn about the ABCs of behavior and identify the main functions of behavior. Participants will also explore concepts including reinforcement and punishment consequences and how they affect the future rate of behavior.

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This 2 day training will introduce you to the knowledge, skills and values about working with children with IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) who have had traumatic experiences and how to use this knowledge to support children's safety, well-being, happiness and recovery through trauma-informed practices..

Participants will review TEAs guidelines for student eligibility for the allowable designated support supplemental aids. In addition, they will examine examples, consider appropriateness, and make recommendations, if possible, to make them suitable based on the guidelines.

TEA has launched Project Restore to address extraordinary and unprecedented needs that connects staff to relevant science and strategies that can help address emotional needs as well as the needs of students and colleagues. Region One ESC will provide training to help create an environment that will jump start teaching, learning, and student achievement. This is a 2 day training offered virtual only. Day 1 January 11, 2022 and Day 2 January 18, 2022

This workshop is exclusively for Horizon Montessori Schools.

update: This session will now be offered through distance learning if you choose to do so. Copy and paste this site in web browser and complete the form, https://apps.esc1.net/vcrequest/ This professional development opportunity is designed for counselors who work with Gifted and Talented Students. The Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students, 2019. 5.9 Counselors who work with gifted/talented students are required to complete a minimum of six (6) hours of professional development that includes nature and needs of gifted/ talented students, service options for gifted/ talented students, and social emotional learning (19 TAC §89.2(4)). Please send your purchase order copy to Diana Gonzalez at dgonzalez@esc1.net or fax 956-984-7641.

Diagnosticians need to be nominated by their administrator. This session is for new diagnosticians who have 0-3 years of experience. The sessions are held monthly for five months. Diagnosticians will review initials, FIE's, IEP supplements, graduation requirements, and many other legal requirements within the diagnostician's role. In order to receive full credit, diagnosticians must attend all 5 sessions.

Certificate of completion issued upon completing the following program requirements: 2 day training "day 1" 9 hours online course, professionalism, teaching strategies, legal issues, ethics, classroom management on 01/18/2022 - online modules will be completed self-paced (24 hours a day) – and "day 2" the electronic based classroom observations via ZOOM Meeting on 01/19/2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Instructions will be email one day before the online course modules begin with a Step-by-Step guide. Effective: October 1, 2019 "NO REFUNDS: will be issued.

Driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) requires a higher level of knowledge, experience, skills, and physical abilities than that required to drive a non-commercial vehicle. In order to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), an applicant must pass both skills and knowledge testing geared to these higher standards. Additionally CDL holders are held to a higher standard when operating any type of motor vehicle on public roads. Serious traffic violations committed by a CDL holder can affect their ability to maintain their CDL certification. FMCSA’s Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations set the baseline for training requirements for entry-level drivers. This includes those applying to: -Obtain a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time; -Upgrade an existing Class B CDL to a Class A CDL; or -Obtain a school bus (S), passenger (P), or hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time. Join us for this presentation on the background of the entry-level driver training rule (what it requires of CDL applicants, training providers, and States). Further, we will also speak about driver training, and training provider requirements. For example, what do the ELDT regulations require of training providers and what types of trainings are required. And then we’ll touch on the Training Provider Registry (TPR); how drivers, trainers, and States will use it and how it supports the ELDT program. A Q&A period will follow if time permits.

The Restorative Practices (RP) Coordinators Support Group is a collaborative effort between several Education Service Centers across Texas. The Restorative Practices Coordinators Support Group is a virtual platform for education leaders/coordinators responsible for campus or district Restorative Practices implementation. Representatives from districts across the regions of Texas will come together to share reflective thinking, have open dialogue, problem solve, and network with other coordinators in building campus and district capacity for effective and successful Restorative Practices implementation. Build your campuses and district's capacity for effective RP practices to improve relationships with students, teachers, families and improve school climate. Gain practical information and various approaches for maintaining buy-in, improving implementation fidelity, and utilizing RP within an MTSS framework. Participants will explore strategies to embed social and emotional learning, cultural responsiveness, and equitable practices. Online resources, feedback, and support will be available during the session. Join the RP Coordinators Support Group because partnerships yield progress! These sessions are two hours, four times a year, and free for participants. A zoom link will be sent in your registration confirmation email.

In this virtual session, participants will be given the latest information on new features for Microsoft Teams. These updates will allow teachers and students to use Microsoft Teams more effectively and securely. **This workshop focuses on high yield, engaging instructional strategies for accelerated learning. It targets diverse learners such as English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Gifted & Talented students to help and support with learning loss recovery.** **This is a virtual session via Zoom.**

The Collaborative Practicum meetings will provide all participants with the information about their individual roles and responsibilities, as well as, program requirements.

Day 3 LEADx : ELA GEAR UP High School Campuses Laredo Area ONLY

This training is fully funded through Title III and it is intended for teachers who serve or might serve English Learners and who ARE NOT and WILL NOT BE under an ESL Waiver this year. This informative session will provide an overview on the TExES ESL Supplemental Exam (154) framework for those interested in taking and passing the ESL Exam. Participants will be able to gain valuable knowledge aligned to the TExES domains, competencies, standards, and test format.

This presentation will provide a review of recent updates by the 87th Texas Legislative Session that Apply to LSSPs. Pertinent changes to the Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) and Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) Act & Rules as they pertain to LSSP’s will also be reviewed. The participant will understand and identify which areas in the ethics code are most applicable in dealing with the provision of services. Participants will also examine their current practice in dealing with ethical issues and how to utilize an ethical-decision making model. The length of this training is 3 hours, which partially meets the BHEC/TSBEP requirement for six hours of ethics training per renewal period.

This workshop is designed for counselors who already have the G/T Administrator and Counselor training which includes nature and needs and program options. As per the 2019 Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students, counselors must now have the social and emotional needs component. This workshop will satisfy that requirement. Please send your purchase order copy to Diana Gonzalez at dgonzalez@esc1.net or fax 956-984-7641.

Project P.a.C.E. Watson Glaser Critical Thinking Exam for Enrollment for Online-upcoming 2022 $45.00 test fee for candidates to take WG for admissions into Project PaCE EPP program.

The High Impact Tutoring Workshop Series is designed to provide a deep understanding of the implementation process of High Impact Tutoring at the Local Education Agencies. Workshop 1 Topics: Program Aim: Setting the Foundation & Program Design Identifying Students: Group Size & Ideal Tutors Workshop 2 Topics: Training Tutors & Materials: Hiring & Training Tutors & High-Quality Materials Evaluation & Communication: Performance Management Plan & Stakeholder Communication

The Brainy Brunch Broadcast is intended to provide an opportunity to offer multiple stakeholders to come together to learn and ask questions about “Topics of Interest” and/or obtain “Additional Clarity”. Topic 7 includes least restrictive environment (LRE) and placement. This session will articulate the importance of making an informed decision on a students placement in LRE.

Summary provided by edTPA: This webinar is for faculty, instructors, supervisors, and P-12 partners who support teacher candidates and are new to edTPA. In this edTPA 101 webinar, participants will be provided with an overview of the purpose, development, and design of edTPA. Additionally, participants will examine what candidates provide as evidence for each of the edTPA tasks, engage in a review of the scoring process, and learn how to access key resources.

This session will cover college admission, transition and scholarship covered in the College and Career Playbook. The EOC Operation College Bound & Beyond Department offers support and services to Hidalgo and Starr counties in the area of Financial Literacy, Secondary/GED Awareness, Post-secondary Transition, and Career & Workforce Development. Session taking place at Monte Alto Early College High School.

During this 2-Day session, teachers of Emergent Bilingual students will engage in dynamic, hands-on, professional learning experiences to enhance their understanding of the TELPAS Proficiency Level Descriptors and how to implement technology tools and innovative practices in their classrooms to increase academic language proficiency through conceptual thinking.

Administrators who have authority for program decisions are required to complete a minimum attend six (6) hours of professional development that includes nature and needs of gifted/talented students and program options for gifted/talented students. (19TAC§89.2(4)) Please email (dgonzalez@esc1.net) a copy of your purchase order for registration approval. This session will NOW be offered virtually if you choose to do so.

Students with Special needs use a variety of Assistive Technology (AT) supports and services to increase, maintain, or improve their functional capabilities. Participants will gain a better understanding on assessing student’s needs for assistive technologies. This session focuses on identifying the critical issues and actions to influence the provision of AT devices and services for program improvement. Let us explore the legal, ethical and practical reasons for providing high-quality Assistive Technology to students. We will review procedures for AT support: Legal Definition of Assistive Technology (AT) & Considering AT , Assessment, and Implementation.

User group meeting intended to facilitate collaboration and knowledge-sharing by providing a venue for discussion, best-practice demonstrations, and networking for IT professionals in regional school systems, local government, and other sectors. Meetings will be scheduled the third Thursday of every month in the Region One ESC facility.

House Bill 4545 passed by the 87th Texas Legislature has expanded accelerated learning requirements that impact school systems in the 2021-2022 school year. Be prepared to take actions that may impact scheduling, staffing, instructional materials, tutoring, and learning acceleration committees. Region One ESC in partnership with TNTP, Inc. has designed a 6-day Accelerated Learning Leadership Series to support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of accelerated instruction.

Library Leadership Network is a meeting for district library coordinators/contacts where we will discuss library-related topics and share information regarding library programs and best practices in library instruction.

Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This 6-hour training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents (ages 6-18) who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. Virtual YMHFA training will be provided in collaboration with our Local Mental Health Authorities (LMHA) -Tropical Texas Behavioral Health trainers. Registration closes approximately two weeks before the class date, at which point, a course will be created on the national YMHFA portal. Once the course is created and participants are registered, participants will receive an email with instructions on how to access the pre-work assignments. Participants are required to complete a 2-hour, self-paced online class prior to participating in a 4-5 -5.5-hour instructor-led videoconference. Participants must attend 90% of the virtual class with 70% participation, complete post-test and evaluation in order to receive certificate. Certificates are valid for 3 years.

The following meeting hosted by the STEM Center of South Texas. These meetings are part of regional efforts to support STEM/STEAM program initiatives in the Rio Grande Valley. We invite any of the following school models to attend: ECHS, T-STEM, P-TECH STEM school within a school models STEM Informal Outreach Programs STEM Community Programs www.esc1.net/STEM

Project PaCE: How to Become a teacher in Texas Information Session-Web Based

Make plans to attend the meetings designed to provide Social Studies Coordinators/Administrators an opportunity to gain valuable information and updates, and network with colleagues.

Students with Special needs use a variety of Assistive Technology (AT) supports and services to increase, maintain, or improve their functional capabilities. Participants will gain a better understanding on assessing student’s needs for assistive technologies. This session focuses on identifying the critical issues and actions to influence the provision of AT devices and services for program improvement. Let us explore the legal, ethical and practical reasons for providing high-quality Assistive Technology to students. We will review procedures for AT support: Legal Definition of Assistive Technology (AT) & Considering AT , Assessment, and Implementation.

This session will explore the concept of creating interactive instructional material for students. By identifying areas of academic need, participants will create interactive resources for students learn or practice previously taught material. **This workshop focuses on high yield, engaging instructional strategies for diverse learners such as English Learners, Special Education students, and Gifted & Talented students.** **This is a virtual session via Zoom.**

*VIRTUAL PLC*ATTENDANCE TO ALL 5 DATES REQUIRED. This course will be held in a PLC format. Participants will complete a facilitated course over several days. Educators will complete a Case Study Worksheet and a Try-To-Do Worksheet to plan to implement their chosen strategy in the classroom. Participants will be expected to bring back evidence of implementation (i.e., Photos, sample artifacts, and participant-created materials). Additional technical assistance can be provided if necessary. The purpose of this training is to give teachers of students with significant cognitive disabilities the information and tools needed to provide meaningful literacy instruction and experiences. The needs of students with a significant cognitive disability require specialized adaptations and modifications to traditional literacy strategies. This training series will explore many different strategies to teach a wide variety of literacy skills. The chapters in this training series will focus on reading and writing skills, along with literature activities for students with significant cognitive disabilities. The chapters and supporting resources serve as on-going support for teachers of students with significant cognitive disabilities. Teachers for this student population may be one of the only teachers on campus with the specialized skills to support this population of students. 1. Introduce processes of literacy and their relationship to students with significant cognitive disabilities. 2. Help professionals recognize literacy skills and written language development in students with significant cognitive disabilities. 3. Describe a range of intervention strategies that address pre-early emerging to early conventional literacy needs of students with significant cognitive disabilities.

Summary provided by edTPA: In this webinar series, an edTPA National Academy Member (affiliated with a Texas Educator Preparation Program) will orient participants to the subject-specific, performance-based assessment edTPA; provide examples of best practices to effectively implement edTPA; identify strategies when supporting candidates during instruction and implementation; and describe methods for using and learning from edTPA evidence.

Project P.a.C.E. Texas Teachers Who Support Teacher Candidates edTPA-EPP Staff only

This session is a pre-recorded video training. Participants will review Texas NGS and MSIX deadlines and documentation activities needed in order to complete mid-year data entry requirements.

School cyberattacks disrupt learning, divert student resources, and subject victims and districts alike to costly recovery efforts. This workshop will examine cybersecurity risk management, common cyberattack methods, primary laws governing school cybersecurity, and how board members may begin to address the online security needs of their districts.

Candidates will participate in 6 PASL workshop series: 2- PASL Expectations 2- Understanding PASL Scoring Rubrics 2- Making Use of Library Resources

In your first year, you must complete a basic “Orientation to the Education Code” training course with an emphasis on governing Texas school districts, and a focus on parental rights and health education. The orientation must be at least 3 hours in length. You can complete it up to a year before election or appointment, or within 120 days of election or appointment.

During this 4-day virtual academy, teachers of Emergent Bilingual learners will engage in dynamic, hands-on, professional learning experiences to enhance their understanding of the TELPAS Proficiency Level Descriptors and how to implement technology tools and innovative practices in their classrooms to increase academic language proficiency. Zoom link will be sent through email a day before the start of the Academy.

A special education folder review will be conducted in partnership with special education staff.

Reading Comprehension (Artifact)

Allows participants the opportunity to analyze the historical, legal and conceptual understandings of gifted education. The social and emotional characteristics of the gifted student will also be examined. Teachers will demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics and behaviors of gifted learners that is the basis for developing programs that meet their needs. Please submit your purchase order copy for registration approval to the billing contact listed on the workshop.

Teachers will be learn about tech tools and iOS applications to design, create and deliver engaging lessons in their science class. Teachers will use components of the lesson cycle to design activities as they spiral in student expectations (TEKS) that target areas of academic need. This is an IN-PERSON workshop. - social distancing guidelines will be followed. **This workshop focuses on high yield, engaging instructional strategies for diverse learners such as English Learners, Special Education students, and Gifted & Talented students.**

Students with Special needs use a variety of Assistive Technology (AT) supports and services to increase, maintain, or improve their functional capabilities. Participants will gain a better understanding on assessing student’s needs for assistive technologies. This session focuses on identifying the critical issues and actions to influence the provision of AT devices and services for program improvement. Let us explore the legal, ethical and practical reasons for providing high-quality Assistive Technology to students. During this session participants will also gain a deeper understanding about student eligibility criteria and authority for decision making for the provision of oral administration, spelling assistance, content and language supports, and accessibility features. Participants will understand how Assistive Technology (AT) can be implemented as part of everyday instruction to support literacy through text-to-speech, speech-to-text, word prediction, graphic organizer and authoring tools which can enable students with disabilities to access curriculum. Explore software supports and features that already exist in your districts platform.

Death & Grief

HR 101 Academies - this new HR series continues with session five on Benefits and Leave. Join this valuable districts/charter training on FMLA Family Medical Leave Act compliance - regulations and requirements, required documentation and deadlines will be covered to ensure you remain in compliance with these important federal regulations! Register today! ($50 per participant; PSS-COOP members at a reduced rate of $25 per participant)

Finance officials will receive updates related to school finance

2.5 TSHA CEUs will be awarded- REGISTRATION FOR THIS WEBINAR CLOSES WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE WEBINAR AT 1:00PM. NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ALLOWED. This session will provide the most current information regarding legal issues that specifically affect the SLP in daily activities. The training is designed to prepare participants to deliver the speech-language pathology services in their school districts based on the most current legal state and federal framework, IDEA, ESSA, and the Texas Commissioner's Rules will be included in the discussion of current legal requirements. Legal briefs & court decisions involving current legal regulations will be reviewed. *Will count for Ethics CEUs* Presenter: Jan Watson, JD PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WEBINAR IS HOSTED BY REGION 10 AND SIGN INs WILL TAKE UP TO 2 WEEKS TO BE PROCESSED.***THIS WORKSHOP IS ONLY FOR REGION ONE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CHARTER SCHOOL EMPLOYEES. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD USE AN LEA EMAIL WHEN REGISTERING***

**RGCCISD TEACHERS ONLY** The purpose of this training is to create a standard of high-quality instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities across the state of Texas. Delivering high-quality instruction means educators use instructional materials, teaching practices, and learning environments that lead to learner success. The needs of students with a significant cognitive disability require specialized adaptations and modifications to traditional educational strategies. This training covers the five Quality Indicators of Effective Practices for working with students with significant cognitive disabilities and aligns with the Rubric of Effective Practices.

Region One ESC offers expert assistance, information updates and high-quality training to support counselors, social workers, and other school staff members designated to ensure the mental health and wellness of the children in Region One ESC. 10/22/21 Mindfulness Part 2 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 10/22/21 Social Emotional Learning & the Elementary Child 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. 12/3/21 Emotional Awareness and Coping Skills 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 12/3/21 Anger Management 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. 1/21/22 Death and Grief 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 1/21/22 Stress and Anxiety in Students and How to Use SEL to Cope 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. 2/23/22 Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 2/23/22 Individual Counseling Strategies 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Summary provided by edTPA: This workshop is intended for faculty, instructors, supervisors, and school partners who support teacher candidates. In this workshop, a member of the edTPA National Academy (affiliated with a Texas Educator Preparation Program) will guide participants through a close examination of the edTPA tasks and rubrics, providing a deeper dive into what candidates are asked to think about, do, and write for each task as well as how candidate portfolios will be evaluated. Additionally, several instrumental resources will be shared along with best practices from successful implementation. Furthermore, this session will provide guidelines and best practices for supporting candidates as they prepare for edTPA within participants’ program context.

Participants will gain a better understanding on assessing student’s needs for assistive technologies. This session focuses on identifying the critical issues and actions to influence the provision of AT devices and services for program improvement. Let us explore the legal, ethical and practical reasons for providing high-quality Assistive Technology to students. In this session, participants will gain a better understanding on assessing student’s communication needs and writing needs, at the earliest engagement levels. Participants will explore tools to facilitate communication for students with significant disabilities and complex communication needs (CCN) who may need to communicate symbolically. The participant will also explore alternatives to traditional writing tools for students who may have limitations in their ability to demonstrate learning via paper-pencil option. Explore software supports and features that already exist in your district to support literacy. Readily available tools like text-to-speech, speech-to-text, word prediction, graphic organizers, and authoring tools can enable students with disabilities to access curriculum and be successful learners.

The Purchasing Advisory Council (PAC) is comprised of purchasing agents of all Region One area school districts and charter schools. The council meets monthly to discuss pertinent agenda items related to the improvement of purchasing operations. The PAC serves as an organized forum for networking, sharing of best practices, improving current procedures, forging new avenues to source and procure products and services, and professional development in the field of purchasing.

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Stress & Anxiety in Students and How to use SEL to Cope

Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS). ILD or AEL is a "co-requisite" for teacher appraisal. Please call (956) 821-8747 (Sandra McConaughy) if you have questions or would still like to register if the workshop is closed. Payment methods will be accepted by credit card or purchase order. *Please email the district purchase order directly to smcconaughy@esc1.net . Self Paying participants will pay by credit card on-line. No Cash Accepted. Please bring a writing pad, highlighter and ink pen. Session starts promptly at 8 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. Please note this training is for appraisal certification and if any part of this training is missed, you will need to reschedule for another training date.

In teaching emergent bilingual students, there must be a balance between native language and second language instruction. Through this academy, participants will learn and practice highly effective instructional approaches that will target the five components of reading while emphasizing metalinguistic awareness.

Entry-level principals will experience the two sides of an administrative career – communication and leadership. This course will provide an understanding communication etiquette in the role of an administrator while identifying resources to developing the “Leader’s Message.”

Reading Academy Comprehensive

Reading Academy Comprehensive

Reading Academy Comprehensive

Mentoring is a different skill than teaching and is the crucial element in a comprehensive induction program. This four day academy provides mentors the content, process, and context for creating a system of support to best help assist beginning teachers. Throughout the academy, we will focus on the critical knowledge and skills of effective mentors including: building partnerships, communication, lesson planning, formative assessment, coaching cycles and running data meetings. The academy is offered as a HYBRID with an opportunity to attend VIRTUALLY or FACE TO FACE. Mentor teachers will leave the academy with the resources, tools, and skills to successfully provide support to new teachers. Check-ins will also be provided throughout the semester for an opportunity to collaborate and share ideas with mentor teachers across the region. PLEASE INDICATE ON THE REGISTRATION IF YOU WILL ATTEND ONLINE OR FACE TO FACE.

The New Teachers’ Support Academy delivers assistance in a series of face to face professional development sessions that focus on the essential skills of teaching. The five day academy provides full support for beginning teachers that includes focus, practice, and feedback to ensure they acquire the skills foundational to an effective classroom teacher. Topics addressed in the academy include: becoming an effective educator, classroom management, growing collegial partnerships, understanding the standards, managing stress, professionalism and ethics. Beginning educators will grow in their knowledge and skills and become better prepared for a successful first year.

This 20-hour class is required by DPS for new school bus drivers to obtain their initial three year DPS driving permit.

The New Teachers’ Support Academy delivers assistance in a series of ONLINE professional development sessions that focus on the essential skills of teaching. The five day academy provides full support for beginning teachers that includes focus, practice, and feedback to ensure they acquire the skills foundational to an effective classroom teacher. Topics addressed in the academy include: becoming an effective educator, classroom management, growing collegial partnerships, understanding the standards, managing stress, professionalism and ethics. Beginning educators will grow in their knowledge and skills and become better prepared for a successful first year.

The session is designed to provide the participants with an overview of the test, including the targeted domains and competencies, the test format, and hands-on practice. The full training will be conducted through Zoom in Spanish. Registered participants will receive the Zoom link through email the day before the session.

AWS Welder and Inspector Qualification and Certification Workshop - Training Provided by Richard DePue Important Session Information: Training Teachers How to Prepare Students for Welding Certifications This three-day workshop will provide: • Detailed discussion of Oxy-Fuel Cutting with a guide for teaching/certifying students • Lab exercise where teachers will go through proper start up and shut down of the oxy-fuel system using multiple gases and developing a welding shop safety audit plan • Basic overview of Stick and MIG welding • Review of the American Welding Society structural and sheet metal welding codes regarding weld inspection and the qualification of welders • Basic requirements for the visual inspection of welded plates according to applicable code acceptance requirements and detailed discussion of weld defects and acceptability • How to initiate a student welder qualification and certification program in your school • Tools to conduct a self-assessment of each instructor’s shop and welding program and use of cutting equipment At the end of this workshop, each participant will complete documentation for certification in welding and oxy-fuel cutting and will be on a path to become a certified inspector and to administer certification testing to students. The workshop will require each participant to bring: • Welding helmets, welding gloves, long sleeves, safety glasses, closed toe shoes • Chipping hammer, wire brush, hand grinder, pliers or vise grips, E7018 1/8” rods The host school site will be asked to provide: Stick welding machines, adequate for the number of participants, A horizontal band saw or abrasive wheel chop saw to cut welded steel plates Scrap metal pieces This is a 3-day session that will take place at Region One in Edinburg and the third day at Edinburg CISD CTE Department.

CIA Department

Internal meeting

This technology infused, hybrid approach will allow teachers to receive test practice, tips and strategies, technology apps guidance and awareness, along with individual feedback for assignments submitted as they develop their Spanish language proficiency.

Project P.a.C.E. Watson Glaser Critical Thinking Exam for Enrollment 2021-Paper Based Test-In person testing $30.00 test fee for candidates to take WG for admissions into Project PaCE EPP program. Will be held face to face at ESC. Client will be contact with date/time to report to office for face to face testing, timed at 2.5 hours.

Internal Office Meeting

Standard Operating Procedures for the Adult Education Department

Region One Special Education specialist only This session will cover the Ready SET Go state initiative.

Sheltered instruction is an approach to teaching English language learners which integrates language and content instruction. The dual goals of sheltered instruction are: to provide access to mainstream, grade-level content, and to promote the development of English language proficiency.

The training will cover multiple aspects of the entire assessment process. Developed not only to help teachers understand the test administration, but also understand how to best prepare their students before the assessment and how to use the test results to inform future instruction after the assessment. This training covers the information found in the test administrator manual for individuals new to the test administration process. This training may also serve as a refresher to experienced test administrators. Both new and experienced test administrators are still encouraged to read through the Test Administrator manual. As a result of this training: Educators will instruct and prepare their students appropriately prior to the administration of the assessment. Educators will implement the assessment with fidelity. Educators will review test results and use the data to inform future instruction of the student. This training is not intended to cover or replace the District Test Security and Oath training that is the responsibility of the district testing coordinator and must be completed each year.

Can creativity be taught or enhanced? This session will help teachers design a definition of creativity, understand the elements of fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration and learn to apply them in the classroom. The SCAMPER technique will be presented and practiced with real world application. The session concludes with teachers understanding the four dimensions of Depth of Knowledge and applying it to the TEKS. The zoom link will be emailed to registered participants the day before the training.

Join us as we gather with stakeholders across the region that are engaged in the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) to discuss best practices, stakeholder engagement, and educator effectiveness. This session will feature TIA expert partners.

This workshop is for VENDORS interested in conducting business with Region One Education Service Center and its Cooperatives. This will be an overview of the requirements for selection as an approved vendor through the Region One ESC and its Cooperatives.

Driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) requires a higher level of knowledge, experience, skills, and physical abilities than that required to drive a non-commercial vehicle. In order to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), an applicant must pass both skills and knowledge testing geared to these higher standards. Additionally CDL holders are held to a higher standard when operating any type of motor vehicle on public roads. Serious traffic violations committed by a CDL holder can affect their ability to maintain their CDL certification. FMCSA’s Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations set the baseline for training requirements for entry-level drivers. This includes those applying to: -Obtain a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time; -Upgrade an existing Class B CDL to a Class A CDL; or -Obtain a school bus (S), passenger (P), or hazardous materials (H) endorsement for the first time. Join us for this presentation on the background of the entry-level driver training rule (what it requires of CDL applicants, training providers, and States). Further, we will also speak about driver training, and training provider requirements. For example, what do the ELDT regulations require of training providers and what types of trainings are required. And then we’ll touch on the Training Provider Registry (TPR); how drivers, trainers, and States will use it and how it supports the ELDT program. A Q&A period will follow if time permits.

Want to learn where you can find TexQuest resources that support Math and Science educators? Join us for this informative and interactive virtual session where we will learn how Learn360 and Gale support science and math curriculum. Trainers from Gale and Learn360 will present. This is a virtual session via Zoom.

**RIO HONDO ISD TEACHERS ONLY** The purpose of this training is to create a standard of high-quality instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities across the state of Texas. Delivering high-quality instruction means educators use instructional materials, teaching practices, and learning environments that lead to learner success. The needs of students with a significant cognitive disability require specialized adaptations and modifications to traditional educational strategies. This training covers the five Quality Indicators of Effective Practices for working with students with significant cognitive disabilities and aligns with the Rubric of Effective Practices.

Participants will learn about a variety of digital resources to take their students on a virtual field trip. Note: This is a 1.5-hour VIRTUAL Zoom session.

This is an information session via Zoom for individuals aspiring to become principals and/or campus administrators.

PASL Expectations

Allows participants the opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of identification procedures that allow appropriate and equal access to program services for gifted students.

This workshop is exclusively for Horizon Montessori Schools.

Texas Instructional Leadership (TIL) is designed to strengthen a leader’s skill in coaching school principals as they develop others (teachers) through the See it, Name It, Do It model of practiced-based professional development. Effective instructional leaders observe classroom instruction and successfully identify high-leverage precise action steps that impact teacher growth. Developing teacher expertise through incremental changes in teacher practice to impact on student growth and achievement.

Instructional leaders must develop a deep understanding of Emergent Bilingual issues in order to ensure the academic, linguistic and affective success of this growing population. During this 3-day academy, leaders will explore and analyze a variety of topics, including: second language acquisition; LPAC decision-making and its impact on instruction; EB data analysis, coding and state/federal accountability; best instructional practices for EB; among others. Participants will receive the Zoom link a day before the session.

2022 Para Educator Conference (PEC)

The Texas MEP requires that the Migrant Staff at the ESC select a random sample of 50% of Certificates of Eligibility (COEs) and Supplemental Documentation (SDFs) to review for accuracy and completeness in all project districts. The Migrant Staff at the ESC must follow up with the districts to address training needs and provide technical assistance in Identification and Recruitment, including updating district documentation and NGS Data Entry.

This class aims to teach National School Lunch Program (NSLP) participants the basic knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to participate in the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Distribution Program (FDP) for Schools. This class will provide an overview of Regular USDA Foods, USDA Foods Processing, the Department of Defense (DoD) Fresh Program, and the DoD Farm to School Program.

Culturally responsive pedagogy is a student-centered approach in which the students’ unique cultural and linguistic strengths are identified and nurtured to promote student achievement and a sense of well-being about the student’s cultural place in the world. In this session, participants will learn a series of strategies to become culturally and linguistically responsive to support the cognitive, linguistic, and affective development of Emergent Bilingual students

In this meeting, we will discuss upcoming MEGAByte initiatives and talk about ways our department can support districts.

The Brainy Brunch Broadcast is intended to provide an opportunity to offer multiple stakeholders to come together to learn and ask questions about “Topics of Interest” and/or obtain “Additional Clarity”. IEP Implementation (IEP), topic 8. This session will address the importance of IEP implementation and how it impacts the success of a student when implemented with fidelity.

This is a series of monthly meetings where we will meet and network with fellow VAC, Transition Coordinators or TED educators to discuss current practices, job training, transition assessments and any new laws regarding transition.

**LOS FRESNOS CISD TEACHERS ONLY*** This course will be held in a PLC format. Participants will individually enroll and receive credit for the TXCAN course. Modules will be assigned and must be completed before the next PLC session. Participants must also complete and submit the assigned section of the Quality Indicator rubric before the next PLC session so that additional technical assistance can be provided if necessary. Photos, sample artifacts, and participant-created materials are required throughout the course. The purpose of this training is to create a standard of high-quality instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities across the state of Texas. Delivering high-quality instruction means educators use instructional materials, teaching practices, and learning environments that lead to learner success. The needs of students with a significant cognitive disability require specialized adaptations and modifications to traditional educational strategies. This training covers the five Quality Indicators of Effective Practices for working with students with significant cognitive disabilities and aligns with the Rubric of Effective Practices.