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Date: 6/23/2021
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 1
Date: 6/23/2021
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 2
Date: 6/23/2021
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 3
Date: 6/23/2021
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 4
Date: 6/23/2021
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 5
Date: 6/23/2021
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 6
Date: 6/23/2021
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 7
Date: 6/23/2021
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 8
This two-day Early Childhood Symposium will highlight National Early Childhood Speakers and Break-out sessions will cover information on Autism, Behavior Challenges, Assistive Technology, Early Literacy, Early Math, Early Science, Inclusion Practices, Brain-Based Research and others. Instructional accommodations and modifications will be provided throughout the sessions to support all learners in accessing the general curriculum.
Max Participants:
500
Min Participants:
200
Current Registered
360
Date: 6/23/2021
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Course
As we approach 2021-2022, math teachers are facing a time where instructional gaps are a valid concern. Participants that attend these valuable sessions will explore important topics which should be considered in an accelerated approach. Topics that will be explored include prioritizing content and learning, focusing on depth of instruction (rigor), vertically aligning previous grade level instruction, academic vocabulary, and pre-assessment considerations. All sessions will be VIRTUAL. While we encourage participants to attend both sessions for your desired grade level, SESSION I IS NOT A PREREQUISITE TO SESSION II.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
32
Date: 6/24/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 6
How to Boost Engagement, Achievement, Retention, & Reading Comprehension. Participants will receive modeling of success strategies that can be viewed multiple times and revisited throughout the year and strategies for student success such as success starters.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
50
Date: 6/24/2021
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 2
New academic skills are more easily acquired with increased exposure to a topic and when the skill has relevance in the student’s life. This presentation shares research and the results of a multi-year effort to improve therapeutic outcomes with young children. By tailoring speech goals we can easily match curriculum objectives in PPCD, Life Skills, and General Education settings.***NO LATE REGISTRATIONS ALLOWED***THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR PROFESSIONALS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY REGION ONE ESC SCHOOL DISTRICTS OR CHARTER SCHOOLS***REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A ZOOM LINK 24 HRS BEFORE THE SESSION***2.5 TSHA CEUs pending
Max Participants:
150
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
75
Date: 6/24/2021
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 3
This presentation highlights secondary-level speech and language treatment designed around classroom topics and the use of fiction and nonfiction. Building therapy strategies using inclusion materials is advantageous because it layers communication goals on top of classroom content, historical, and social issues. This leads to an increased us of strategies outside of therapy sessions, increased support of academic objectives, and reduced therapy planning time.***NO LATE REGISTRATIONS ALLOWED***THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR PROFESSIONALS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY REGION ONE ESC SCHOOL DISTRICTS OR CHARTER SCHOOLS***REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A ZOOM LINK 24 HRS BEFORE THE SESSION***2.5 TSHA CEUs pending
Max Participants:
150
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
66
Date: 6/24/2021
Start Time: 3:00 PM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 1
Date: 7/29/2021
Start Time: 3:00 PM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 1
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.
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
63
Date: 6/25/2021
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 1
.***NO LATE REGISTRATIONS ALLOWED***THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR PROFESSIONALS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY REGION ONE ESC SCHOOL DISTRICTS OR CHARTER SCHOOLS***REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A ZOOM LINK 24 HRS BEFORE THE SESSION***2.5 TSHA CEUs pending
Max Participants:
150
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
64
Date: 6/29/2021
Start Time: 3:00 PM
End Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Boca Chica Beach
Date: 7/6/2021
Start Time: 3:00 PM
End Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Boca Chica Beach
Date: 7/13/2021
Start Time: 3:00 PM
End Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Boca Chica Beach
Date: 7/20/2021
Start Time: 3:00 PM
End Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Boca Chica Beach
Date: 7/27/2021
Start Time: 3:00 PM
End Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Boca Chica Beach
Date: 8/3/2021
Start Time: 3:00 PM
End Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Boca Chica Beach
Date: 8/24/2021
Start Time: 3:00 PM
End Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Boca Chica Beach
TWU SLP Distance Learning Program Class for Cycle 10 and Cycle 11 Students Only
Max Participants:
10
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
0
Date: 6/30/2021
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Online Course
This training outlines the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Guidelines are given for determining the eligibility of students with disabilities that may hamper a major life activity. The purpose and duties of the Section 504 committee are outlined. Teachers learn about their role in enforcing the 504 plan in the classroom.
Max Participants:
10000
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
1309
Date: 7/12/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Rio Grande Room
**HYBRID SESSION*** *Presenter Will Be Remote**** In this full-day workshop, we will explore methods to increase vocabulary, literacy skills, independence, and communication skills in your preschool students! The day begins with an in-depth look at the importance of building vocabulary for all preschoolers. Increased vocabulary will lead to more advanced reading skills in early elementary and overall school achievement. In this session, we will review the importance of building vocabulary and ways to identify vocabulary deficits. We will explore a range specific strategies for increasing word knowledge and use at a variety of levels for delayed learners. We will explore how to increase language through the use of Higher Order Thinking Questions, play based learning, and classroom based read aloud. Next we will examine how appropriate and purposeful use of visuals helps build executive functioning skills with our younger learners. Many students with special needs struggle with receptive language. This delay in language development can cause issues with many executive functioning skills. In this session, learn how to utilize visuals to improve organization, planning, following directions, problem solving, and cognitive flexibility with preschool students. We will explore specific strategies and examples of how to create visuals, teach appropriate use, and utilize on a daily basis.
Max Participants:
280
Min Participants:
15
Current Registered
80
Date: 7/13/2021
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 1
****SESSION IS FULL****WAITLIST HAS BEEN ENABLED AS WE ARE NOT ALLOWED TO OPEN MORE SLOTS***** This outstanding seminar is filled with practical strategies proven to increase writing skills for second through eighth grade students. You will learn step-by-step lessons to help your students successfully write sentences, paragraphs, stories, reports, and poetry. There will be organization techniques and tools to help you work smarter, not harder. Using innovative ideas distilled from classroom practice and the best, current research, Mary Peterson will share practical, easy-to-use strategies to help all your students increase performance on state writing assessments. Mary will also provide you with many tried-and-tested techniques to get your students motivated and engaged in their writing. Since there will be a large display of children’s writing samples, you may want to bring a camera. You will leave this valuable seminar with an extensive resource handbook and a wealth of ready-to-use teaching ideas that will boost the writing skills of your students.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
50
Date: 7/14/2021
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 8
As educators, we carry many roles and responsibilities. One of the main tasks is being a positive role model and support for all kids. But, sometimes, educators face challenging behaviors and situations. Being a positive role model can be difficult in those positions. This session will focus on self-efficacy, the sense of belonging, and tools to be an effective role model even when you mess up in those tough to handle times. Presented by Mike Desparrois
Max Participants:
150
Min Participants:
10
Current Registered
55
Date: 7/14/2021
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 4
**PART 1 OF TWO NON CONSECUTIVE SESSIONS** DO NOT HAVE TO BE TAKEN TOGETHER Description: When considering the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), ARD committees can benefit from learning about Anne Donnellan's Least Dangerous Assumption and use a Planning Matrix to help guide them and ensure the instructional arrangement where the student can best meet his/her IEP goals. Objectives: Upon going thru this session, participants will- • Review and apply the Least Dangerous Assumption inclusive approach to education for students with special needs. • Learn how to use the planning matrix and its accompanying questions to help guide the ARD committee’s determination for instructional placement while ensuring LRE.
Max Participants:
250
Min Participants:
10
Current Registered
22
Date: 7/15/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Fort Ringgold Room
Date: 7/16/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Fort Ringgold Room
MEMN stakeholders will check in to discuss the completion of the year-2 activities for the MEMN Network. Discussion will consist of the execution of Modules 1-4 which consist of English Learners, Gifted and Talented, Highly Mobile ( Foster/Homeless/Military/Migrant). The MEMN Core team will discuss data gathering/ Metrics per ESC across the State of Texas.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
15
Date: 7/15/2021
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
In this session, participants will identify the significance of the process skills and the impact on STAAR and EOC, examine the connections of process skills across the curriculum, and engage in experiences that explicitly teach these skills. Participants will leave with new ideas for engaging all students in a meaningful thought process that can be utilized across the curriculum. Session is open to Special Education teachers, fee is waived by using code "SPEDR1" when asked for a PO.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
36
Date: 7/21/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 8
Date: 7/22/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 8
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- Thursday June 17th, Thursday July 21st, and Thursday July 22nd. Participants must attend all 3 days.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
10
Current Registered
223
Date: 7/21/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 4
With the onset of the global pandemic, we have learned to live and teach in the virtual world. Our students, especially those who entered Pre-K or Kinder for the the first time this school year have had to learn to navigate the virtual world without our physical presence to guide them in mastering the objectives leading some to feel overwhelmed or anxious. It seems as if our children have lost the kinds of spaces, places and positions they were used to and deserve in our schools. It is no wonder that their social emotional skills may not be as grounded or rooted within them as they should be. If you would like to learn about the concept of Positive Intent, Tapping, Mindfulness and Affirmations in order to impact your student's emotional well-being join us for a day of discovery and exploration. Participants will recieve the book, Conscious Discipline-Building Resilient Classrooms.
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
45
Date: 7/28/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Rio Grande Room
Presenter: Dr. Mike Longoria - Music and movement are powerful tools to introduce young children to the world of literacy and science while also targeting the child's language, social-emotion, cognitive and physical development. Music and movement promotes accelerated learning and long-term retention, while creating a genuine love and interest for literacy and science. This multi-sensory approach meets the needs of ALL children and builds muscles in young brains! *This full day session is a hybrid model. Participants can choose to attend in person at Region One ESC or attend virtually.
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
25
Current Registered
75
Date: 7/28/2021
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 8
Date: 8/11/2021
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 8
This is a 2 part series. Participants will learn about building relationships with students, establishing routines, and promoting resilience through the lenses of both face-to-face instruction and distance learning through this 3-hour live webinar. Presenter - Dr. Quentin Woods. This session is for Region One public schools and charter schools only. A zoom link will be sent prior to the day of each session. Part 1 - July 28, 2021, Part 2 - August 11, 2021
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
10
Current Registered
23
Date: 7/28/2021
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 4
This workshop will give teachers and parents more information about teaching students with autism spectrum disorders online and at home.
Max Participants:
125
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
92
Date: 7/29/2021
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 4
This workshop will give suggestions of possible strategies to help students with autism spectrum disorders return to the classroom.
Max Participants:
125
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
108
Date: 7/30/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 1
Strategies that encourage intrinsic motivation & sustained student work. Participants will receive modeling of strategies that can be viewed multiple times and revisited throughout the year and strategies for student success such as strategies that enhance student motivation and self-efficacy.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
47
Date: 7/30/2021
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Fort McIntosh Room
Date: 8/6/2021
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Fort McIntosh Room
This worksihiop will demonstrate how to and provide strategies when you need to evalute a student with cortical visual impairment.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
1
Date: 8/2/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 4
****SESSION IS FULL****WAITLIST HAS BEEN ENABLED AS WE ARE NOT ALLOWED TO OPEN MORE SLOTS***** The focus of this seminar will be on differentiating instruction so all students can meet or exceed the high demands of state standards. The changes in the educational landscape are coming at a fast and furious pace and you may feel it is nearly impossible to keep up. In this NEW seminar, Lynn Stenroos, an experienced elementary teacher, will discuss the latest educational trends, differentiated instructional strategies and resources ideal for helping all students succeed with challenging content. Lynn will provide highly practical ways to effectively and efficiently apply the latest ideas, instructional techniques and strategies to your own classrooms. Discover how to actively engage your students with the latest technology tools. Unlock your students’ interest and engage them with motivating, differentiated instructional strategies. Learn how to develop powerful, on-going routines in writing and reading that can strengthen the academic achievement of all your students. Explore how to use best practices to help your students to meet or exceed your state standards. This seminar is loaded with new, fresh ideas and designed specifically for K-8 teachers. Whether you are a new teacher just beginning your career or one who has taught for a number of years, you will leave with dozens of ideas you will be able to use immediately to help your students be more successful in meeting your state standards.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
50
Date: 8/2/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 2
This workshop will discuss the history, characteristics of classic autism and high functioning autism.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
8
Date: 8/2/2021
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 2
This workshop will discuss visual supports and strategies and how they can be used to support students with autism spectrum disorders.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
12
Date: 8/3/2021
Start Time: 1:30 PM
End Time: 2:45 PM
Location: Online Webinar
This webinar is designed to equip teachers, administrators, and other educators with the knowledge and skills necessary for developing, implementing, and assessing evidence-based practices for emergent bilinguals/English learners with disabilities. An emphasis will be placed upon the design and delivery of specific strategies and accommodations when teaching reading, writing, and mathematics across a variety of educational environments, including bilingual/dual language education. Finally, the presentation will provide an overview of the use of data to guide the development, implementation, and assessment of culturally responsive individualized educational plans for emergent bilinguals/English learners with disabilities.
Max Participants:
2000
Min Participants:
100
Current Registered
116
Date: 8/3/2021
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 4
This virtual workshop will discuss autism in the female gender.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
9
Date: 8/4/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 3
The workshop will provide information regarding evaluating for and identifying the different types of dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia in the FIE when appropriate.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
3
Date: 8/4/2021
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 2
*Virtual Session* *PART 2 OF TWO NON-CONSECUTIVE LRE SERIES** (Part One: LRE Begins with ME!) In the first session, we reviewed IDEA's Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), Anne Donnellan's Least Dangerous Assumption (LDA), and Project First's Planning Matrix. In this session, participants will now actively apply this knowledge and extend their application by learning about Cheryl Jorgensen's Quality Indicators of Inclusive Education. Upon going thru this session, participants will- • Apply Texas Project First's LRE Planning Matrix with their students. • Evaluate their educator role using Cheryl Jorgensen's Quality Indicators of Inclusive Education. • Extend the application of inclusive practices to continually promote district goals and initiatives and to improve the lives of students and their families.
Max Participants:
250
Min Participants:
10
Current Registered
11
Date: 8/4/2021
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 4
This workshop will discuss strategies and supports to help students with autism spectrum disorders return to the classroom.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
34
Date: 8/5/2021
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 4
The workshop will address practical lessons regarding Child Find evaluation procedures, COVID 19 Challenges and Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE).
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
2
Date: 8/5/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 1
**Donna ISD ONLY** A Rubric to Guide Development of Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFPs), Goals/Objectives, and Progress Monitoring Methods of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities. As part of this training, a Quality and Rigor Rubric has been created to guide you in the development process. Educators will: -Understand critical components of the IEP including PLAAFP, Goals/Objectives and Progress Monitoring Methods. -Apply the Quality & Rigor Rubric to the IEP’s PLAAFP, Goals/Objectives, and Progress Monitoring sections. MUST BRING A STUDENT PLAAFP & IEP TO SESSION -Create PLAAFPs, Goals/Objectives, and Progress Monitoring Methods that are rigorous and of the highest quality.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
10
Current Registered
1
Date: 8/5/2021
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 2
Date: 8/6/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 3
The workshop will provide information regarding evaluating for and identifying the different types of dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia in the FIE when appropriate.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
0
Date: 8/6/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 1
Students with diverse needs must be challenged to excel within the general curriculum and be prepared for success in their post-school lives. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to partner professionals in the classroom through co-teaching. Co-teaching has the potential to help educators create classrooms that recognize and respectfully address a tremendous range of student diversity by drawing on the expertise of both general and special educators. You will learn practical ways to strengthen your co-teaching team as well as proven ways to incorporate specially designed instruction into your co taught classrooms while helping students with special needs meet or exceed high academic expectations. In this strategy-packed seminar, experienced co-teacher and co-teaching trainer Katy Weber will share practical ways for defining your roles, planning for and providing instruction that works, and tips for maximizing the value of each team member. By the end of the day, you will walk away with dozens of highly practical, effective strategies and an extensive co-teaching resource handbook to help you achieve your goal of reaching and teaching every student more effectively whether you in teaching in-person or in a distance learning environment.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
41
Date: 8/6/2021
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 8
The past year has been exhausting for educators and students. Have you considered different ways to learn self-care that will support how you feel? Students who exhibit tough behaviors can make us tense, stress, and overwhelmed. To be our best for our kids, we need to know self-care techniques that can be used in the classroom to support you as the educator and your students. Presented by Mike Desparrois
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
10
Current Registered
43
Date: 8/6/2021
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Lyford CISD - Administration
LYFORD CISD ONLY* PART 2 OF TWO NON-CONSECUTIVE LRE SERIES** (Part One: LRE Begins with ME!) In the first session, we reviewed IDEA's Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), Anne Donnellan's Least Dangerous Assumption (LDA), and Project First's Planning Matrix. In this session, participants will now actively apply this knowledge and extend their application by learning about Cheryl Jorgensen's Quality Indicators of Inclusive Education. Upon going thru this session, participants will- • Apply Texas Project First's LRE Planning Matrix with their students. • Evaluate their educator role using Cheryl Jorgensen's Quality Indicators of Inclusive Education. • Extend the application of inclusive practices to continually promote district goals and initiatives and to improve the lives of students and their families.
Max Participants:
250
Min Participants:
10
Current Registered
0
Date: 8/6/2021
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Lyford CISD - Lyford Elementary
This session will be a technical assistance for the new teacher in ECSE. The Child Outcomes Summary Form process will be reviewed and discussed. Ratings for new students to the Early Childhood Special Education programs will be reviewed. The second part of the morning will be the Setting up of the Early Childhood Environment for optimal learning and child interactions success.
Max Participants:
5
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
0
Date: 8/10/2021
Start Time: 8:45 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 8
This workshop explores the meaning of “specially designed instruction” and how to provide the unique types of instructional services needed by students with disabilities. Participants will gain an understanding of modifications that help students to accomplish IEP goals and objectives that support achievement of the general curriculum standards. Participants will: *Explore a three tiered approach for making modifications *Learn new effective strategies for altering, modifying and/or adapting instructional methods, materials, techniques or learning environments for students *Engage in activities that can support the learning of students with a wide range of abilities
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
26
Date: 8/11/2021
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Hidalgo County Room
Special Education Directors' Meeting
Max Participants:
120
Min Participants:
10
Current Registered
13
Date: 8/12/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 2
A Rubric to Guide Development of Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFPs), Goals/Objectives, and Progress Monitoring Methods of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities. As part of this training, a Quality and Rigor Rubric has been created to guide you in the development process. Educators will: -Understand critical components of the IEP including: PLAAFP, Goals/Objectives and Progress Monitoring Methods. -Apply the Quality & Rigor Rubric to the IEP’s PLAAFP, Goals/Objectives, and Progress Monitoring sections. MUST BRING A STUDENT PLAAFP & IEP TO SESSION -Create PLAAFPs, Goals/Objectives, and Progress Monitoring Methods that are rigorous and of the highest quality.
Max Participants:
110
Min Participants:
10
Current Registered
1
Date: 8/13/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 1
ARD/IEP meeting serves as a communication vehicle between all committee members to make joint, informed decisions regarding the student’s needs and appropriate goals designed to enable them to be involved in and make progress in the general education curriculum.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
10
Current Registered
1
Date: 8/13/2021
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 1
ARD/IEP meeting serves as a communication vehicle between all committee members to make joint, informed decisions regarding the student’s needs and appropriate goals designed to enable them to be involved in and make progress in the general education curriculum.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
10
Current Registered
1
Date: 8/16/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 12:42 PM
Location: La Feria ISD - Administration
This session will review the guidelines for children age three transitioning to LEA programs. Discussion of different scenarios, discussion on the ECI to LEA Flowchart will be reviewed and timelines will be discussed.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
0
Date: 8/16/2021
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 1
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 from algee@theNationalCouncil.org with instructions on how to access the pre-work assignments on the Cornerstone LMS. Participants are required to complete pre-test and a 2-hour, self-paced online class prior to participating in a 4-5 hour instructor-led videoconference session via ZOOM. 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.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
5
Current Registered
0
Date: 8/16/2021
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 2
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 from algee@theNationalCouncil.org with instructions on how to access the pre-work assignments on the Cornerstone LMS. Participants are required to complete pre-test and a 2-hour, self-paced online class prior to participating in a 4-5 hour instructor-led videoconference session via ZOOM. 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.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
5
Current Registered
0
Date: 8/18/2021
Start Time: 8:45 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 8
This workshop will teach the necessary tools for meeting the needs, capacities and skills of the diverse learners in the K-12 classroom. You will be learn strategies to enhance the differentiation of your content, process, product and learning environment to meet the needs of a wide range of learners. Participants will: *Learn the components that comprise Differentiated Instruction *Explore strategies to differentiate content, process and product *Observe and participate in modeling of strategies and methods for supporting and challenging students across a range of abilities *Plan lessons that incorporate the strategies and information presented
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
11
Date: 8/18/2021
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 1
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 from algee@theNationalCouncil.org with instructions on how to access the pre-work assignments on the Cornerstone LMS. Participants are required to complete pre-test and a 2-hour, self-paced online class prior to participating in a 4-5 hour instructor-led videoconference session via ZOOM. 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.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
5
Current Registered
0
Date: 8/18/2021
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 2
Virtual Adult Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in adults. This 6-hour training gives adults who work with adults the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to adults who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. Virtual Adult MHFA 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 from algee@theNationalCouncil.org with instructions on how to access the pre-work assignments on the Cornerstone LMS. Participants are required to complete pre-test and a 2-hour, self-paced online class prior to participating in a 4-5 hour instructor-led videoconference session via ZOOM. 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.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
5
Current Registered
0
Date: 8/18/2021
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Rio Grande Room
This training will be for equipment and materails VI/O&M staff will distribute to students with visual impairments.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
0
Date: 8/19/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 2
This training will be offered virtually. Registration will close on July 29th giving time to mail out books. Earning a diploma signifies the completion of one’s education, but it is the Academic Achievement Record (AAR) that tells the whole story. Participants will receive an overview of the relationship between state and district requirements for graduation, special education graduation options, rules for coding courses on the AAR, and the documentation needed to accurately reflect a student’s high school education.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
10
Date: 8/27/2021
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 8
Have you ever considered what you can do as an educator to support students who have been affected by trauma? One of the most helpful things we can do is listen! Empathetic Listening is not an easy skill, it is actually a challenging skill to learn. In this session, we will learn about what to do when emotion is overriding logic, the four qualities of empathy, and the steps to Empathetic Listening.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
10
Current Registered
25
Date: 9/7/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Starr County Room
This is a face-to-face training at Region One Service Center in Edinburg. Earning a diploma signifies the completion of one’s education, but it is the Academic Achievement Record (AAR) that tells the whole story. Participants will receive an overview of the relationship between state and district requirements for graduation, special education graduation options, rules for coding courses on the AAR, and the documentation needed to accurately reflect a student’s high school education.
Max Participants:
28
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
2
Date: 9/7/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 1
*Participating Districts ONLY* Professional Development to increase knowledge of participation requirements for STAAR Alternate 2 Assessment, outline steps/process in making appropriate state assessment decisions, and share evidence-based practices to maximize the educational opportunity for students to access and make progress in the general curriculum. Workshop participants are required to bring one student profile to participate in a data collection activity. ***Zoom Meeting link included in the registration confirmation email sent to you right after registering. You may need to check your spam/junk inbox for this email.***
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
0
Date: 9/7/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Course
***SA2 Initiative Cohort 2 LEA Participants ONLY*** Self-Paced Course The Region One ESC STAAR Alternate 2 Initiative Pilot for the 2020-2021 school year was designed to provide technical assistance to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) who have more than 1 % of their students participate in the STAAR Alternate 2. As a selected LEA, you have participated in targeted workshops addressing STAAR Alternate 2 participation requirements, writing quality PLAAFPs, and IEPs. This final module will focus on addressing inclusive education for students with significant cognitive disabilities. This module is based on the research of the National Center on Inclusive Education, the Institute on Disability/UCEDD, and the University of New Hampshire, as conducted by Cheryl M. Jorgensen, et al., 2002. This module is organized into three sections. Each section will cover five indicators of inclusive education, for a total of fifteen. Each module is set up with a presentation, resources to further extending your learning, as well as exit tickets. To ensure credit for this training, participants must register and complete the asynchronous activities delineated (surveys/exit tickets). This self-paced, training module can be accessed at the following site: https://sites.google.com/esc1.net/regiononeescqualityindicators/home Upon completion of this training and the submission of the final exit ticket (total of 4, 1 per section), please email gavalos@esc1.net for attendance processing. For any questions you may have, please send them to gavalos@esc1.net.
Max Participants:
500
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
0
Date: 9/7/2021
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 1
*Participating Districts ONLY* Professional Development to increase knowledge of participation requirements for STAAR Alternate 2 Assessment, outline steps/process in making appropriate state assessment decisions, and share evidence-based practices to maximize the educational opportunity for students to access and make progress in the general curriculum. Workshop participants are required to bring one student profile to participate in a data collection activity. ***Zoom Meeting link included in the registration confirmation email sent to you right after registering. You may need to check your spam/junk inbox for this email.***
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
0
Date: 9/14/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 3
*Participating Districts ONLY* Professional Development to increase knowledge of participation requirements for STAAR Alternate 2 Assessment, outline steps/process in making appropriate state assessment decisions, and share evidence-based practices to maximize the educational opportunity for students to access and make progress in the general curriculum. Workshop participants are required to bring one student profile to participate in a data collection activity. ***Zoom Meeting link included in the registration confirmation email sent to you right after registering. You may need to check your spam/junk inbox for this email.***
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
0
Date: 9/14/2021
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 1
*Participating Districts ONLY* Professional Development to increase knowledge of participation requirements for STAAR Alternate 2 Assessment, outline steps/process in making appropriate state assessment decisions, and share evidence-based practices to maximize the educational opportunity for students to access and make progress in the general curriculum. Workshop participants are required to bring one student profile to participate in a data collection activity. ***Zoom Meeting link included in the registration confirmation email sent to you right after registering. You may need to check your spam/junk inbox for this email.***
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
0
Date: 9/15/2021
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Hidalgo County Room
Special Education Directors' Meeting
Max Participants:
160
Min Participants:
10
Current Registered
10
Date: 9/21/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Webb/Zapata Room
This is a face-to-face training at the Laredo Region One building. Earning a diploma signifies the completion of one’s education, but it is the Academic Achievement Record (AAR) that tells the whole story. Participants will receive an overview of the relationship between state and district requirements for graduation, special education graduation options, rules for coding courses on the AAR, and the documentation needed to accurately reflect a student’s high school education.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
1
Date: 9/21/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 1
*Participating Districts ONLY* Professional Development to increase knowledge of participation requirements for STAAR Alternate 2 Assessment, outline steps/process in making appropriate state assessment decisions, and share evidence-based practices to maximize the educational opportunity for students to access and make progress in the general curriculum. Workshop participants are required to bring one student profile to participate in a data collection activity. ***Zoom Meeting link included in the registration confirmation email sent to you right after registering. You may need to check your spam/junk inbox for this email.***
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
0
Date: 9/21/2021
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 1
*Participating Districts ONLY* Professional Development to increase knowledge of participation requirements for STAAR Alternate 2 Assessment, outline steps/process in making appropriate state assessment decisions, and share evidence-based practices to maximize the educational opportunity for students to access and make progress in the general curriculum. Workshop participants are required to bring one student profile to participate in a data collection activity. ***Zoom Meeting link included in the registration confirmation email sent to you right after registering. You may need to check your spam/junk inbox for this email.***
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
0
Date: 9/22/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Brooks County Room
Individuals interested in this workshop may contact the Project TEDD staff, projecttedd.educ@ttu.edu, for more information. This train-the-trainer session is designed to educate special education teachers on best practices for working with students with intellectual/developmental disabilities with co-occurring mental illness, or dual diagnosis. After the training, teachers will have the necessary materials and skill set to educate additional educators in their respective school districts. Presented by Dr. Stephanie Barbre, Project TEDD. Individuals interested in this workshop may contact the Project TEDD staff, projecttedd.educ@ttu.edu, for more information. Selected participants will be provided a registration link.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
2
Date: 9/23/2021
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Date: 10/26/2021
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Date: 11/30/2021
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Date: 1/25/2022
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Date: 2/22/2022
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Course
*VIRTUAL PLC*ATTENDANCE TO ALL 5 DATES REQUIRED. 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.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
0
Date: 9/24/2021
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Online Course
As educators and students are faced with how to deal with learning loss due to the COVID-slide, we can agree that the need for accelerated learning is crucial to ensuring that students are successful as they return to the classroom and face-to-face instruction. This will be a challenging time for all, but students in Special Population groups are most at risk of struggling not only because of the apprehension over COVID-learning loss and the pressure that accelerated learning may place on them, but also because they may not be equipped with the social-emotional skills to cope with the situation. The integration of social emotional skills into their learning will help students build confidence, understand their own strengths and weaknesses, collaborate with others, navigate social situations, develop strong relationships, and make better decisions. The importance for students to build these skills is imperative- not only to be successful in addressing the learning challenges of the new school year, but also for them to be successful in all aspects of their lives!
Max Participants:
500
Min Participants:
300
Current Registered
6
Date: 10/2/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Arroyo Colorado Room
Participants will focus on strategies to address the instructional needs of students with disabilities and how an administrator is required to comply with the law.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
10
Current Registered
14
Date: 10/5/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 3
This training will be offered virtually. Registration will close on July 12th giving time to mail out books. Earning a diploma signifies the completion of one’s education, but it is the Academic Achievement Record (AAR) that tells the whole story. Participants will receive an overview of the relationship between state and district requirements for graduation, special education graduation options, rules for coding courses on the AAR, and the documentation needed to accurately reflect a student’s high school education.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
12
Date: 10/5/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Online Webinar
During this session participants will go through the step by step process in creating high quality IEPs. IDEA 2004 requires that students receiving special education services have an individual education plant targeting their needs. When creating high quality IEPs the ARD committee must review the student’s PLAAFP including the FIE and based on the student’s needs create goals and objectives that address the identified areas of need.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
1
Date: 10/5/2021
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
During this session participants will go through the step by step process in creating high quality IEPs. IDEA 2004 requires that students receiving special education services have an individual education plant targeting their needs. When creating high quality IEPs the ARD committee must review the student’s PLAAFP including the FIE and based on the student’s needs create goals and objectives that address the identified areas of need.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
0
Date: 10/8/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Hidalgo County Room
****Edinburg and Virtual ONLY***(those wanting to attend On-Site in Laredo must register for workshop # 190621)*****Each year the Student Assessment Division at TEA invites education service center personnel to attend a training session regarding administration procedures and changes in all components of the Texas student assessment program. The education service center personnel then offer this training to district testing coordinators to assist in preparing school district personnel for the assessment program. This process fulfills a critical role in ensuring that all students are assessed appropriately. This year’s training is limited to the district testing coordinator and two additional staff members per district to attend the training session. It is recommended that the two additional participants that have the ability to provide technical support for: (1) the bilingual/ESL program and (2) the special education program during the training sessions that will be provided for district personnel. District Testing Coordinator manuals will not be provided at the ESC training. The manual is available via the DCCR website.
Max Participants:
125
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
0
Date: 10/8/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Webb/Zapata Room
****Laredo - Face-to-Face ONLY***Note that this F2F session will be delivered to the Laredo Office via teleconference with a portion being offered F2F. It is an ON-SITE hybrid delivery. Participants wanting to attend virtually off-site must register AND complete a vc request for workshop # 190525. **** Each year the Student Assessment Division at TEA invites education service center personnel to attend a training session regarding administration procedures and changes in all components of the Texas student assessment program. The education service center personnel then offer this training to district testing coordinators to assist in preparing school district personnel for the assessment program. This process fulfills a critical role in ensuring that all students are assessed appropriately. This year’s training is limited to the district testing coordinator and two additional staff members per district to attend the training session. It is recommended that the two additional participants that have the ability to provide technical support for: (1) the bilingual/ESL program and (2) the special education program during the training sessions that will be provided for district personnel. District Testing Coordinator manuals will not be provided at the ESC training. The manual is available via the DCCR website.
Max Participants:
18
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
0
Date: 10/12/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Online Webinar
During this session participants will go through the step by step process in creating high quality IEPs. IDEA 2004 requires that students receiving special education services have an individual education plant targeting their needs. When creating high quality IEPs the ARD committee must review the student’s PLAAFP including the FIE and based on the student’s needs create goals and objectives that address the identified areas of need.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
0
Date: 10/12/2021
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
During this session participants will go through the step by step process in creating high quality IEPs. IDEA 2004 requires that students receiving special education services have an individual education plant targeting their needs. When creating high quality IEPs the ARD committee must review the student’s PLAAFP including the FIE and based on the student’s needs create goals and objectives that address the identified areas of need.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
0
Date: 10/15/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Hidalgo County Room
****Edinburg and Virtual ONLY****Each year the Student Assessment Division at TEA invites education service center personnel to attend a training session regarding administration procedures and changes in all components of the Texas student assessment program. The education service center personnel then offer this training to district testing coordinators to assist in preparing school district personnel for the assessment program. This process fulfills a critical role in ensuring that all students are assessed appropriately. This year’s training is limited to the district testing coordinator and two additional staff members per district to attend the training session. It is recommended that the two additional participants that have the ability to provide technical support for: (1) the bilingual/ESL program and (2) the special education program during the training sessions that will be provided for district personnel. District Testing Coordinator manuals will not be provided at the ESC training. The manual will be available
Max Participants:
125
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
1
Date: 10/19/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Online Webinar
During this session participants will go through the step by step process in creating high quality IEPs. IDEA 2004 requires that students receiving special education services have an individual education plant targeting their needs. When creating high quality IEPs the ARD committee must review the student’s PLAAFP including the FIE and based on the student’s needs create goals and objectives that address the identified areas of need.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
0
Date: 10/19/2021
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
During this session participants will go through the step by step process in creating high quality IEPs. IDEA 2004 requires that students receiving special education services have an individual education plant targeting their needs. When creating high quality IEPs the ARD committee must review the student’s PLAAFP including the FIE and based on the student’s needs create goals and objectives that address the identified areas of need.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
0
Date: 10/20/2021
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Hidalgo County Room
Special Education Directors' Meeting
Max Participants:
113
Min Participants:
10
Current Registered
7
Date: 10/21/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
****Virtual ONLY***A zoom link will be sent out to registered participants 24 hours before the session.***Each year the Student Assessment Division at TEA invites education service center personnel to attend a training session regarding administration procedures and changes in all components of the Texas student assessment program. The education service center personnel then offer this training to district testing coordinators to assist in preparing school district personnel for the assessment program. This process fulfills a critical role in ensuring that all students are assessed appropriately. This year’s training is limited to the district testing coordinator and two additional staff members per district to attend the training session. It is recommended that the two additional participants that have the ability to provide technical support for: (1) the bilingual/ESL program and (2) the special education program during the training sessions that will be provided for district personnel. District Testing Coordinator manuals will not be provided at the ESC training. The manual will be available
Max Participants:
150
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
0
Date: 11/4/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Hidalgo/Cameron/Starr/Brooks/Willacy Room
Date: 11/4/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Arroyo Colorado Room
Date: 11/4/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Boca Chica Beach
Date: 11/4/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Laguna Madre Room
Date: 11/4/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: T-Stem Center
UTechMDC-Using Technology to Make a Difference Conference 7th Annual • Mini-breakout sessions hosted by amazing educators • #STEAM Ed Makerspace • Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality and BreakOut EDU • Get your Game on! Play a game throughout the conference • Student-led edTech Learning Experiences • Engaging Keynote Speaker- TBD *Megabyte districts attend for free* **This conference will provide learning experiences around high yield, engaging instructional strategies for diverse learners such as English Learners, Special Education students and Gifted & Talented students.**
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
100
Current Registered
0
Date: 11/17/2021
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Hidalgo County Room
Special Education Directors' Meeting
Max Participants:
120
Min Participants:
10
Current Registered
7
Date: 12/1/2021
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Boca Chica Beach
Date: 12/1/2021
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Hidalgo/Cameron/Starr/Brooks/Willacy Room
Date: 12/1/2021
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Rio Grande/Laguna Madre/Arroyo Colorado Room
Date: 12/1/2021
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Online Course
During the 11th Annual Assessment Conference participants will learn about TEA updates in the areas of state assessment and curriculum. The conference will cover STAAR, STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS, TELPAS Alt, Accountability updates, Interim Assessments, CCMR Graduation codes, RDA, and more.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
100
Current Registered
0
Date: 12/9/2021
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Rio Grande Room
Math is important for students with significant cognitive disabilities because it permeates so many of our daily living activities. While learning math can be challenging for students without disabilities, it may be a particularly difficult subject for students with significant cognitive disabilities. This course will focus on strategies for teaching math and how specialized mathematics instruction can be embedded into the general education classroom. The learning objectives for this training are: List several reasons why it is important to teach math to students with significant cognitive disabilities. Describe the cognitive development continuum of mathematics understanding. Describe strategies for teaching early mathematics knowledge and skills. Describe strategies for teaching higher-level mathematics such as geometry and algebra. Describe how specialized mathematics instruction can be embedded into the general education classroom.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
10
Current Registered
1
Date: 6/23/2021
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Course
As we approach 2021-2022, math teachers are facing a time where instructional gaps are a valid concern. Participants that attend these valuable sessions will explore important topics which should be considered in an accelerated approach. Topics that will be explored include prioritizing content and learning, focusing on depth of instruction (rigor), vertically aligning previous grade level instruction, academic vocabulary, and pre-assessment considerations. All sessions will be VIRTUAL. While we encourage participants to attend both sessions for your desired grade level, SESSION I IS NOT A PREREQUISITE TO SESSION II.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
32
Date: 6/24/2021
Start Time: 3:00 PM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 1
Date: 7/29/2021
Start Time: 3:00 PM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Zoom Cloud Meeting 1
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.
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
63
Date: 6/30/2021
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Online Course
This training outlines the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Guidelines are given for determining the eligibility of students with disabilities that may hamper a major life activity. The purpose and duties of the Section 504 committee are outlined. Teachers learn about their role in enforcing the 504 plan in the classroom.
Max Participants:
10000
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
1309
Date: 7/15/2021
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
In this session, participants will identify the significance of the process skills and the impact on STAAR and EOC, examine the connections of process skills across the curriculum, and engage in experiences that explicitly teach these skills. Participants will leave with new ideas for engaging all students in a meaningful thought process that can be utilized across the curriculum. Session is open to Special Education teachers, fee is waived by using code "SPEDR1" when asked for a PO.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
36
Date: 9/7/2021
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Course
***SA2 Initiative Cohort 2 LEA Participants ONLY*** Self-Paced Course The Region One ESC STAAR Alternate 2 Initiative Pilot for the 2020-2021 school year was designed to provide technical assistance to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) who have more than 1 % of their students participate in the STAAR Alternate 2. As a selected LEA, you have participated in targeted workshops addressing STAAR Alternate 2 participation requirements, writing quality PLAAFPs, and IEPs. This final module will focus on addressing inclusive education for students with significant cognitive disabilities. This module is based on the research of the National Center on Inclusive Education, the Institute on Disability/UCEDD, and the University of New Hampshire, as conducted by Cheryl M. Jorgensen, et al., 2002. This module is organized into three sections. Each section will cover five indicators of inclusive education, for a total of fifteen. Each module is set up with a presentation, resources to further extending your learning, as well as exit tickets. To ensure credit for this training, participants must register and complete the asynchronous activities delineated (surveys/exit tickets). This self-paced, training module can be accessed at the following site: https://sites.google.com/esc1.net/regiononeescqualityindicators/home Upon completion of this training and the submission of the final exit ticket (total of 4, 1 per section), please email gavalos@esc1.net for attendance processing. For any questions you may have, please send them to gavalos@esc1.net.
Max Participants:
500
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
0
Date: 9/23/2021
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Date: 10/26/2021
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Date: 11/30/2021
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Date: 1/25/2022
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Date: 2/22/2022
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Course
*VIRTUAL PLC*ATTENDANCE TO ALL 5 DATES REQUIRED. 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.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Current Registered
0
Date: 9/24/2021
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Online Course
As educators and students are faced with how to deal with learning loss due to the COVID-slide, we can agree that the need for accelerated learning is crucial to ensuring that students are successful as they return to the classroom and face-to-face instruction. This will be a challenging time for all, but students in Special Population groups are most at risk of struggling not only because of the apprehension over COVID-learning loss and the pressure that accelerated learning may place on them, but also because they may not be equipped with the social-emotional skills to cope with the situation. The integration of social emotional skills into their learning will help students build confidence, understand their own strengths and weaknesses, collaborate with others, navigate social situations, develop strong relationships, and make better decisions. The importance for students to build these skills is imperative- not only to be successful in addressing the learning challenges of the new school year, but also for them to be successful in all aspects of their lives!
Max Participants:
500
Min Participants:
300
Current Registered
6
Date: 12/1/2021
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Boca Chica Beach
Date: 12/1/2021
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Hidalgo/Cameron/Starr/Brooks/Willacy Room
Date: 12/1/2021
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Rio Grande/Laguna Madre/Arroyo Colorado Room
Date: 12/1/2021
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Online Course
During the 11th Annual Assessment Conference participants will learn about TEA updates in the areas of state assessment and curriculum. The conference will cover STAAR, STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS, TELPAS Alt, Accountability updates, Interim Assessments, CCMR Graduation codes, RDA, and more.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
100
Current Registered
0
