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Participants will review special education graduation requirements, the responsibility of the ARD Committee, and the appropriate documentation for preparing a student for life after high school, including transition, post-secondary goals, IEP continuers, 18+, graduation codes, CCMR points for special education students, and the relationship to State Performance Plans for Indicators 13 and 14.

The purpose of the Child Find Interagency Collaboration Meetings is to provide stakeholders with opportunities to come together to review and discuss federal and state Child Find policies/procedures as mandated by IDEA 2004. Participants will also be provided with updates to State Performance Plans (SPPI11: Timely Initial Evaluation and SPPI 12: Early Childhood Transition) as they are made available by TEA. #CFESC1

This workshop will equip educators with practical strategies to transition young learners from concrete to abstract mathematical thinking. Participants will explore research-based instructional practices designed to enhance number sense, overall mathematical fluency, and problem-solving skills. Perfect for K-2 teachers looking to deepen their instructional toolkit and foster a strong mathematical foundation in their students.

This series of follow up trainings are in support of the English HB 5 College Prep Course, also known as College Transitions. This series will focus on curriculum instruction, development and calibration of the student writing portfolio, and provide an opportunity for peer to peer networking and support. These trainings are mandatory as per the Memorandum of Understanding established by local institutions of higher education and Region One ESC school districts in August 2014 and updated August 2021. Participants should bring a laptop or other electronic device.

Day 1: November 12, 2024; Start time: 8:30 AM End time: 4:00 PM Developing Effective Impact and Need Statements in the FIE for Informed Decision-Making Day 2: December 6, 2024; Start time: 8:30 AM End time: 4:00 PM Properly Constituted Admission, Review, & Dismissal (ARD) Committee Meetings and Prior Written Notice Legal requirements & Best Practices Day 3:January 6, 2025; Start time: 8:30 AM End time: 4:00 PM Autism Supplement (Half day AM) and Transition (Half day PM) Day 4: February 7, 2025;Start time: 1:00 PM End time: 4:00 PM Dyslexia Identification ( Half day PM) Day 5: April 4; Start time: 1:00 PM End time: 4:00 PM Behavior/Manifestation Determination Review (Half day PM) Educational Diagnosticians and LSSPs will learn the skills necessary to begin the work required of evaluation personnel in the district and charter schools for the 2023-24 school year. Agenda items include issues related to the job, legal, evaluation, ARD meetings, and resources, evaluation procedures (timelines) and report writing foundations.

Evaluating young children as they transition into the school setting can present unique challenges for evaluation personnel. This presentation will review different assessments that can be utilized in a holistic evaluation of young children. Participants will define differences between norm referenced assessments and criterion referenced assessments. During this workshop, learners will recognize different stages of developmental milestones to enhance the interpretation of evaluation results. Participants will learn how to provide a detailed account of a child’s developmental strengths and weaknesses to make individualized, student specific recommendations and interventions for school-based teams. You must register with an email from an LEA to avoid providing payment. #identification

These meetings are intended for the district Transition and Employment Services Designee, and 18+ Program Administrators and Lead Teachers, and are designed to share information related to transition news and updates, trainings, events, grant opportunities and activities for transition aged students.

Participants will review special education graduation requirements, the responsibility of the ARD Committee, and the appropriate documentation for preparing a student for life after high school, including transition, post-secondary goals, IEP continuers, 18+, graduation codes, CCMR points for special education students, and the relationship to State Performance Plans for Indicators 13 and 14.

This series of follow up trainings are in support of the Math HB 5 College Prep Course, also known as College Transitions. This series will focus on curriculum instruction, the course final assessment, and provide an opportunity for peer to peer networking and support. These trainings are mandatory as per the Memorandum of Understanding established by local institutions of higher education and Region One ESC school districts in August 2014 and updated August 2021. All participants should bring laptops or other electronic devices.

This professional development session will help your 2nd graders build the skills and confidence they need for a successful transition into 3rd grade! The session will provide you with practical strategies to enhance key skills like reading comprehension, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

Participants will build on Module 1 and Module 2 trainings, which are prerequisites for this training. This 6-hour training will provide clear notes, real-life examples, and detailed explanations to model effective implementation of a Re-Entry Circle. In addition, participants will learn to provide support and services for the student(s) that are transitioning back into the educational setting, how to write an Accountability Agreement using SMART Goals, how to monitor the Accountability Agreement with weekly check-ins, and to connect student(s) with a trusted adult on campus.

During this dynamic session leaders will be equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively prepare the district for the successful implementation of Bluebonnet Learning. Participants will receive guidance and support to complete Action 1: Setting Implementation Goals and Action 2: Creating the Conditions for Success sections of the Transition Plan.

This session aims to equip leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively prepare the district for the successful implementation of Bluebonnet Learning. Participants will receive guidance and support to complete Action 3: Leading Internalization and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) of the Transition Plan.

Participants will build on Module 1 and Module 2 trainings, which are prerequisites for this training. This 6-hour training will provide clear notes, real-life examples, and detailed explanations to model effective implementation of a Re-Entry Circle. In addition, participants will learn to provide support and services for the student(s) that are transitioning back into the educational setting, how to write an Accountability Agreement using SMART Goals, how to monitor the Accountability Agreement with weekly check-ins, and to connect student(s) with a trusted adult on campus.

This session aims to equip leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively prepare the district for the successful implementation of Bluebonnet Learning. Participants will receive guidance and support to complete Action 4: Establishing Observation and Feedback Practices and Action 5: Aligning Assessment Strategy of the Transition Plan.