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

Certificate of completion issued upon completing following program requirements: 2 day training - 9 contact hours, legal issues, ethics, instructional methodologies, classroom management - 3 hrs electronic based observations.

Participants will analyze STAAR data trends from 2015-2018 tests, examine items for selected SE’s based on data trends. Participants will explore and create assessment activities which will help students transition from foundational knowledge to conceptual understanding.

This session will provide information and materials on the STAR which is a set of interactive and innovative read-aloud practices designed for educators and caregivers. STAR utilizes intentional read-aloud practices and mindful scaffolding strategies to encourage and strengthen young children's knowledge and awareness of print. STAR Read-Aloud practices are organized around high-quality storybooks that provide a context to grow children's language and literacy skills. Teachers attending will receive some of the storybooks and the STAR Cards to get started with implementation as soon as they return to their classrooms.

Teachers will receive a TEKS quick reference guide as part of the training. Keep Calm and examine the content of the new English Language Arts/Reading and Spanish Language Arts/Reading Texas Essential Knowledge and Skill (TEKS) that will begin implementation in the 2019-2020 school year. Teach On and explore instructional routines that address these expectations.

Teachers will be provided with purposeful instructional practices in reading and writing that will address the needs of the diverse population they serve. These practices allow the teacher to provide intentional instruction and remediation for their students. Teachers will collaborate with ESC Specialist to create sound, instructional lessons to use in their classes.

Bilingual/ESL Coaching - Secondary - instructional coach will provide training sessions and/or demonstration teaching, conduct classroom observations and provide individualized feedback.

Leadership Support and Coaching for Mrs. Layla Trevino 8 half day sessions to support campus principal

Every teacher can be effective given training, support and time. This five-day professional development will inspire new teachers to be confident, competent decision-makers. Elements of being a professional educator will be addressed through-out this five-day academy. Valuable teacher resources will be provided.

This session will be offered as a TETN. If you will be watching at your district, please contact your Technology Department to make arrangements ahead of time.

The Instructional Leadership Network meets monthly to discuss pertinent agenda items related to accountability, special programs, TEKS, STAAR, school improvement, professional development, curriculum development/alignment, parental involvement, and other critical issues at the local, state, and national level.

SPED Directors' Meeting

Participants will review deadlines and documentation needed to complete mid-year data entry requirements.

Team Quest is an academic competition designed specifically for gifted and talented students that challenges them in areas of engineering, mathematics, and creativity. This unique competition allows teams of four students to demonstrate their ability to work together to successfully complete multiple challenges that cover five core areas: 1) Team Strategy 2) Creative Design 3) Construction and Building 4) Logic and Higher Level Thinking 5) Real Life Problem Solving Each challenge is solved using a hands-on approach – allowing teams to apply their knowledge to real life problems. The goal of the program is for students to carry these important skills into their everyday lives while incorporating creativity, imagination, and engineering along the way. All challenges are aligned with current TEKS standards with a heavy emphasis on S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) education.

This workshop is intended for all Family & Community Engagement Director to discuss updates, topics and issues regarding parental involvement for the 2018-2019 academic year.

Fee is a district fee, and is of no charge to the individual. Writing Academies

Half day collaborative sessions for DCSI’s and School Improvement designees to share goals of improving student performance and to assist with district/campus progress, TAIS, Improvement Planning, Submission Requirements and Technical assistance.

Project P.a.C.E. Evening Seminar - PPR Benchmark Testing #3 Project P.a.C.E. Intern Only

This is a Google Educator Level 1 Certification Academy hosted over the course of two days for Intermediate to Advanced users of GSuite EDU apps.

Puberty can be especially tough when young people have autism or other special needs. Through simple stories similar to Carol Gray's Social Stories® , author Mary Wrobel teaches caregivers exactly what to say (and not say) and shows how you can create helpful stories of your own. Mary addresses hygiene, modesty, body growth and development, menstruation, touching, personal safety, and more. Young students can benefit from self-care skills such as using the toilet, brushing teeth, and washing hands. Parents and teachers should begin teaching these necessary skills as early as possible, even from ages three to five. The ultimate goal is to maximize the child's potential for independence and lifelong social success.

Participants will learn classroom management strategies to get their year off to a great start and keep their classroom running smoothly throughout the entire year. All participants will leave with a copy of the book, "The Classroom Management Book" by Harry Wong.

Project RISE partnered with ASCD to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to grow their understanding of best practices in instruction and coaching so that they may support teachers. The session will establish a foundation of research-based practices and coaching strategies. Participants will receive tasks to complete between workshops so that the sessions build on each other.

Assessment decisions have a direct impact in school and district accountability. LPAC members will be trained in how to make the most appropriate assessment decision for each English Language Learner, including the language and version of the test, as well as any necessary and allowable linguistic accommodation. Each district may send up to 5 staff members to the training. All MOY LPAC resources may be found on the following two links: http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/accommodations/ http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/ell/lpac/

Every teacher can be effective given training, support and time. This five-day professional development will inspire new teachers to be confident, competent decision-makers. Elements of being a professional educator will be addressed through-out this five-day academy. Valuable teacher resources will be provided.

(Library Services Cooperative Member Librarians Only) BreakoutEDU takes the appeal of the "escape room," a recreational team sport in which a group of people use their wits to break out of a locked room, and turns it inside out. Instead of a locked room, teams must figure out how to unlock a series of various types of locks using their prior knowledge, investigation and research skills. Using BreakoutEDU has become a fun, engaging way to teach students content in the classroom or other educational setting. In this session, we will model a BreakoutEDU, explore resources available for BreakoutEDU, and help educators develop their own BreakoutEDU.

Bilingual Supplemental 164 Review Session - Elementary

Finance officials will receive updates related to school finance

This workshop will target writing topics based on the Migrant Service Delivery Plan and is customized to address the STAAR skills needed for migrant student to succeed in ELA - 7th grade. Video Conference...available.....

Updates and discussions on Technology Services from Region One ESC.

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.

Technology For Learning Department Updates

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

The session on T-TESS strives to capture the holistic nature of teaching – the idea that a constant feedback loop exists between teachers and students, and gauging the effectiveness of teachers requires a consistent focus on how students respond to their teacher’s instructional practices. For those reasons, each of the observable domains in T-TESS focuses on teachers and students rather than separating them out into separate domains. Ultimately, T-TESS is a process that seeks to develop habits of continuous improvement, and the process itself best leads to that outcome when appraisers and teachers focus on evidence-based feedback and professional development decisions based on that feedback through ongoing dialogue and collaboration. Participants will engage in group and individual activities.

This session will help educators build skills for supporting nurturing and responsive care-giving, create learning environments, provide targeted social-emotional skills, and support children with challenging behavior. This model focuses on systems thinking, positive relationships, supportive environments and individualized intervention which include strategies that help educators identify and support young children when persistent, challenging behavior occurs.

ONLY FOR PROJECT PACE CANDIDATES/INTERNS PPR Review Sessions TAC 228.35, TCERT-PPR Review. This review session is intended for those preparing for the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC–12 TExES exam. Test taking strategies will be addressed to help candidates gain an understanding of the competencies and answer rationales. Active learning activities will be incorporated and modeled for participants.

This training focuses on the TExES English as a Second Language Supplemental (154) test. The session is designed to provide the participants with an overview of the test, including the targeted domains and competencies, the format, and sample questions. (It is encouraging for participants to bring an electronic device to enrich their learning experience.) Link: https://www.smore.com/4b8r1-154-esl-session

ELPS/SIOP Preparation for ELS Supplemental Exam Teachers will receive a SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol) And an ELPS (English Language Proficiency Standards) review.

The fee is a district fee, and is of no charge to the individual. Sign up as pending, you will be approved afterwards. 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 .

TExES Principal (068) Accelerated Curriculum ILP3 only by Invitation (1-day session)

New teachers will learn and design quality assessment practices that address key conditions (formative, frequent, feedback and motivation) and improve student achievement.

Project RISE partnered with ASCD to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to grow their understanding of best practices in instruction and coaching so that they may support teachers. The session will establish a foundation of research-based practices and coaching strategies. Participants will receive tasks to complete between workshops so that the sessions build on each other.

Eduphoria AM Session 8:30 -11:30 PM Classroom Management PM Session 1-4 PM

ESL is an important component of any successful bilingual program. Participants will learn how to accommodate English instruction for different language proficiency levels, for their students to transfer skills from their native language to English.

Certificate of completion issued upon completing following program requirements: 1 day training - 9 contact hours, legal issues, ethics, instructional methodologies, classroom management - 3 hrs electronic based observations (your choice of district/charter school)

Bilingual teachers will be provided with purposeful instructional practices in reading and writing that will address the needs of the bilingual teachers. These practices allow the teacher to provide intentional instruction and remediation for their students. Teachers will collaborate with ESC Specialist to create sound, instructional lessons that address language acquisition, reading and writing.

This workshop will provide training and resources for TELPAS Alternate as well as STAAR Alternate 2 updates.

Participants will analyze STAAR data trends from 2015-2018 tests, examine items for selected SE’s based on data trends. Participants will explore and create assessment activities which will help students transition from foundational knowledge to conceptual understanding.

The focus of support will be based on Migrant program requirements regarding criteria for identifying and documenting Migrant student instructional and support services through the use of a Master List of Services. Hands-on technical support will be provided in aligning district resources with services to migrant students and properly documenting services through a comprehensive Master List of Services.

This workshop will offer a review of the crisis development model, verbal de-escalation continuum, personal safety techniques, and non-violent physical crisis intervention. This course is intended for previously trained staff needing to fulfill yearly training requirements. This is an enhanced version and participants must have attended a Foundation (initial) CPI training. This training is for current public school/charter school personnel.

Crucial Conversations is a two-day course that teaches skills for creating alignment and agreement by fostering open dialogue around high-stakes, emotional, or risky topics - at all levels of your organization. By learning how to speak and be heard (and encouraging others to do the same), you will surface the best ideas, make the highest-quality decisions, and then act on your decisions with unity and commitment. (Your attendance is required both days in order to get the 12 hours-No amended credit will be given.)

GEAR UP facilitators will review the budget and discuss procedures such as in-kind and documentation.

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 Forms (SDFs) to review for accuracy and completeness in al project districts. The Migrant Staff at the ESC must follow up with the districts to address any errors and provide technical assistance regarding identification and recruitment and process in completing a COE and SDF.

The ESC NGS Data Specialist meets with Full-Access NGS Clerks to complete the NGS Quality Control Checklist in order to assess the implementation of NGS Required Activities in a manner consistent with the State Requirements. The Migrant Staff at the ESC must follow up with the districts to address training needs and provide technical assistance in NGS data entry, district documentation and NGS Reports.

The ESC NGS Data Specialist meets with Full-Access NGS Clerks to complete the NGS Quality Control Checklist in order to assess the implementation of NGS Required Activities in a manner consistent with the State Requirements. The Migrant Staff at the ESC must follow up with the districts to address training needs and provide technical assistance in NGS data entry, district documentation and NGS Reports.

Structured classroom observations and coaching

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.

Information Technology Meeting

Welcome to the world of Human Resources – a place where no two days are the same and there is always something exciting going on! This workshop is a BASIC overview of the annual activities that occur in the HR office as well as resources to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. Topics to be discussed in general include but are not limited to certification, NCLB/ESSA, SB9, FMLA, FLSA, SB7, evaluations, contracts, and grievances. Registration Fee: $150.00 ea. for PSS coop members – no limit on attendees at this rate; $250.00 ea. for non-PSS coop members. Please fax purchase order to 956/984-7653.

In this session, we will discuss the history, characteristics, specific problem areas and basic intervention strategies for students with asperger syndrome in the general ed classroom.

Participants will analyze STAAR data trends from 2015-2018 tests, examine items for selected SE’s based on data trends. Participants will explore and create assessment activities which will help students transition from foundational knowledge to conceptual understanding.

The ESC NGS Data Specialist meets with Full-Access NGS Clerks to complete the NGS Quality Control Checklist in order to assess the implementation of NGS Required Activities in a manner consistent with the State Requirements. The Migrant Staff at the ESC must follow up with the districts to address training needs and provide technical assistance in NGS data entry, district documentation and NGS Reports.

The focus of this academy is to enhance counselors’ leadership skills in the areas of advocacy, collaboration, and data utilization, while also providing the latest information on college and career readiness resources. This academy is specifically designed for creating pathways to higher education for all students served. 9/19/18 - HB5 Updates/Overview/Graduation Requirements/CTE Updates; 10/4/18 - Financial Aid-Scholarships; 11/14/18 - College Admissions-Tests, and Essays, Oh My!; 1/30/19 - Addressing Social Emotional Issues: Developing Cultural Competencies

Participants will analyze STAAR data trends from 2015-2018 tests, examine items for selected SE’s based on data trends. Participants will explore and create assessment activities which will help students transition from foundational knowledge to conceptual understanding.

The workshop is designed to help middle school migrant students strengthen their approach to writing and will focus on finding voice in writing as it applies to the college going process while providing students with a better understanding of writing strategies to improve their writing skills.

The fee is a district fee (for only Rio Hondo ISD), and is of no charge to the individual. Sign up as pending, you will be approved afterwards. 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. (Laptops will be required for the session)

The following 2-day academy is being offered in partnership with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley GEARUP program and the STEM Center of South Texas. The academy will feature master teacher instructional modeling featuring Vernier Technologies. The session is exclusive to designated educators from UTRGV GEARUP affiliate campuses only. Please contact Evangelina Blanco (Evangelina.blanco01@UTRGV.edu) for current list of participants.

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. Topics addressed in this training include program purpose; use of USDA Foods; ways to utilize entitlement; and procedures for ordering/requesting, receiving, handling, and storing USDA Foods. Learn all about USDA Foods and how to utilize them on your menu directly or through processing.

By Invitation only.

This session will provide an overview of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children–Fifth Edition (WISC-V) and the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children–Fifth Edition Spanish (WISC-V Spanish), for ages 6:0 to 16:11. Participants will learn about the revision goals, new subtests and test content, the revised factor structure, and new ancillary scores. Research on the WISC-V Spanish test development and equating studies to WISC-V will be presented. Practical applications with CHC theory will also be reviewed. ****THIS IS A WEBINAR. REGISTERED INDIVIDUALS WILL RECEIVE A LINK PRIOR TO THE WEBINAR.

This session is designed for educational diagnosticians who want to have advanced interpretation skills in using CSEP (or any other SLD model). Using CSEP case studies, participants will be able to use integrated data analysis procedures in order to increase competency and confidence in decision making. Task demand analysis, error analysis, conditional analysis will be addressed as well as how to integrate and maximize the informal data collected as part of the FIE.

The ESC NGS Data Specialist meets with Full-Access NGS Clerks to complete the NGS Quality Control Checklist in order to assess the implementation of NGS Required Activities in a manner consistent with the State Requirements. The Migrant Staff at the ESC must follow up with the districts to address training needs and provide technical assistance in NGS data entry, district documentation and NGS Reports.

Participants will analyze STAAR data trends from 2015-2018 tests, examine items for selected SE’s based on data trends. Participants will explore and create assessment activities which will help students transition from foundational knowledge to conceptual understanding.

Participants will analyze STAAR data trends from 2015-2018 tests, examine items for selected SE’s based on data trends. Participants will explore and create assessment activities which will help students transition from foundational knowledge to conceptual understanding.

30 Hour GT Training Cohort 1 Day 4 TRAINING SITE: Laredo College-Kazen Center Rm #217

This one day session is for any classroom teacher who attended the Texas Literacy Academies for K & 1st during the summer of 2016, 2017, & 2018. This session is also for Special Education teachers working with students in an Inclusive setting providing Literacy instruction for general education and students with special needs. This session will increase the knowledge for Kinder and 1st grade teachers on research-based practices to do the following: 1. provide intensive literacy instruction for students who experience severe difficulties in learning to read and write, including students with reading-related learning disorders and dyslexia; 2. support the literacy instruction of students with disabilities included in K-1 classrooms. Teachers attending will receive resource materials to assist with implementing the strategies learned through the training session.

The District Leadership Network sessions will incorporate a range of instructional leadership development opportunities to assist you in your ongoing professional growth. Latest national, state, and regional level instructional effectiveness supports, school improvement supports, funding, accountability, compliance, best practices, partnerships, and initiatives will be provided.

How to Become a Teacher Information Session

Teachers will receive a training on whole novel planning and discussions followed by in classroom support for novel study in the classroom.

Division of Business, Operations and Finance Support Mandatory Meeting

TFA-Differentiated Professional Development via online modules -1CM

Along with the critical importance of providing CTE instruction, comes the responsibility of meeting the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) in the CTE classroom. This session focuses on how to provide CTE instruction with appropriate support in the design and delivery of engaging and interactive lessons. Come learn and practice strategies to support a rigorous standards based CTE curriculum in ways that work for ELLs and ALL learners! This is all day session. Fee $99.00

This class is required for a school bus driver to renew their DPS permits to transport children safely.

Every teacher can be effective given training, support and time. This five-day professional development will inspire new teachers to be confident, competent decision-makers. Elements of being a professional educator will be addressed through-out this five-day academy. Valuable teacher resources will be provided.

TExES Principal (068) Accelerated Curriculum ILP3 only by Invitation (1-day session)

ILP³ Cohort 25 & 12M; Applying Technology in the Classroom

ESL Review Session

Participants will learn the importance of budget and data driven decisions. Budgets play an important role in schools. The cooperative activities in this session will allow participants to have a better understanding of budget codes and how they impact decisions in a school. Participants will engage in group and individual activities, discussions and reflections.

Every teacher can be effective given training, support and time. This five-day professional development will inspire new teachers to be confident, competent decision-makers. Elements of being a professional educator will be addressed through-out this five-day academy. Valuable teacher resources will be provided.

PBIS is a school-wide system designed to - prevent chronic behavioral issues, provide early intervention for minor but repeated problem behaviors, and provide proactive supports for at-risk students. It is an evidence-based framework that relies on data to align appropriate resources to meet student needs. We will discuss the conceptual framework of PBIS and considerations for quality and sustainable implementation. The learner will engage in activities that support the completion of a baseline Benchmarks of Quality (BoQ) assessment for implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) at the school-wide level. This training will focus on exemplar practices for creating sustainable multi-tiered systems of support at the campus level. This is a multiple day training - January 12, 2019 (Day 1 - Saturday) January 23, 2019 (Day 2) February 2, 2019 (Day 3 - Saturday)

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.

Building Academic Language (based on the book by: E. Bowers and L. Keisler), with Activities for English Language Learners Across the Curriculum (based on the book by: S. White.)