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243628 - G/T FOUNDATIONS PART ONE: NATURE AND NEEDS FALL 2022
October 03, 2022 9:00 AM - October 03, 2022 4:00 PM

This six-hour workshop is a component of the required thirty hours of training for all teachers delivering services to identified G/T learners. Participants will analyze the historical, legal and conceptual understandings of gifted education. They will examine the characteristics and behaviors of gifted learners, which are the basis for developing programs that meet their needs. Participants will consider the social and emotional needs of these learners and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different types of programs for gifted learners. (Part 1 of 5)

243937 - TEXAS DYSLEXIA ACADEMY 2: THE DYSLEXIA HANDBOOK - ZOOM ONLY
October 03, 2022 9:00 AM - October 03, 2022 12:00 PM

Texas Dyslexia Academy 2: The Dyslexia Handbook is the second of six training opportunities developed to assist school districts and charter schools in understanding The Dyslexia Handbook 2021 Update: Procedures Concerning Dyslexia and Related Disorders. In this course, participants will explore the handbook and learn about updates. The objectives for this course are: • Explore The Dyslexia Handbook, 2021 Update • Define dyslexia, its characteristics, and common risk factors • Understand universal screening and data review for reading risk • Understand the evaluation and identification process, and provision of services for students with dyslexia • Explore critical, evidence-based components of dyslexia instruction • Understand the evaluation and identification process, and provision of services for students with dysgraphia

245389 - Behavior Bites: What's Really Happening? The ABC + of Challenging Behavior
October 03, 2022 9:00 AM - October 03, 2022 11:00 AM

Trying to find the "why" a student is acting out is fundamental with changing behavior. Educators need to know the root causes of behavior in order to have positive impacts on behavior or change how a student can get their needs better met, however most educators don't understand until the behavior is at it's highest level. Come learn how to break down the behavior sequence of challenging behavior so you know when and how to react to challenging behavior.

248749 - OVERCOMING DYSLEXIA 2ND EDITION BY SALLY SHAYWITZ & JONATHAN SHAYWITZ 9 WEEK BOOK STUDY - VIRTUAL
October 03, 2022 9:00 AM - December 02, 2022 4:00 PM

Dyslexia is the most common learning disorder on the planet, affecting about one in five individuals, regardless of age or gender. Now a world-renowned expert gives us a substantially updated and augmented edition of her classic work: drawing on an additional fifteen years of cutting-edge research, offering new information on all aspects of dyslexia and reading problems, and providing the tools that parents, teachers, and all dyslexic individuals need.

249051 - PHONICS A TO Z: A PRACTICAL GUIDE BY WILEY BLEVINS - VIRTUAL BOOK STUDY
October 03, 2022 9:00 AM - December 16, 2022 4:00 PM

Wiley Blevins outlines the most recent brain research, 7 key characteristics of strong phonics instruction, and powerful instructional routines for accelerating student learning. Also includes special sections on meeting the needs of struggling readers and English language learners, speed drill forms, fluency tips, word sort and word building support, engaging lessons, word lists, games, learning center ideas, technology resources, and more.

249057 - THE KNOWLEDGE GAP BY NATALIE WEXLER - VIRTUAL BOOK STUDY
October 03, 2022 9:00 AM - December 02, 2022 4:00 PM

THE KNOWLEDGE GAP focuses on a long-overlooked issue lying at the heart of what is known as the achievement gap: the failure of most elementary schools, and especially those serving low-income children, to systematically build knowledge of the world.

246950 - Tough Conversations: Anxiety Tools for Schools VIRTUAL
October 03, 2022 12:00 PM - October 03, 2022 1:00 PM

In managing anxiety, approach over avoidance is key. But how do we apply that concept in schools? What practical tools do educators have at their disposal that can help students approach what makes them anxious in such a way that it doesn’t overwhelm? In this Lunch & Learn, we’ll explore best practices for helping our students understand and manage their anxiety.

247619 - TELPAS ACADEMY
October 04, 2022 8:30 AM - October 04, 2022 3:30 PM

This session will empower teachers with the tools, strategies, and resources needed to successfully support students with speaking, reading, writing, and writing of TELPAS.

226032 - STATE MANDATED HEARING SCREENING CERTIFICATION
October 04, 2022 9:00 AM - October 04, 2022 4:00 PM

Obtain your DSHS Hearing Screening Certification. Certification is good for five (5) years.

244992 - G/T FOUNDATIONS PART TWO: IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT FOR GIFTED/TALENTED STUDENTS FALL 2022
October 04, 2022 9:00 AM - October 04, 2022 4:00 PM

This six-hour workshop is a component of the required thirty hours for teachers delivering services to identified G/T students. Participants will examine the process of nominating, screening, selecting, and placing students in gifted programs. (Part 2 of 5)

251259 - Business Managers' Meeting and State Aid Template Workshop
October 04, 2022 9:00 AM - October 04, 2022 12:00 PM

Updated school finance information will be discussed. Participants may stay on and complete a state aid template for their district.

251369 - A CLOSER LOOK: POLISHING OUR PRACTICE FOR READING BY DESIGN - SAN ANGELO ISD
October 04, 2022 1:00 PM - October 04, 2022 4:00 PM

This session is for participants who have been using Reading by Design for a period of time and are ready for a refresher. Participants will review lesson components while reflecting on current intervention practices. Delivery method fundamentals associated with each component will be reviewed with time-saving tips and management techniques woven throughout the session.

226097 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
October 04, 2022 4:00 PM - October 04, 2022 8:30 PM

Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Course (2 hours self-paced online work required prior to 4.5 hours Instructor-led training) is designed for adults regularly interacting with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. YMHFA addresses multiple points of the TEC and TEA Best Practices List.

225889 - Title II Overview: Supporting Your Crew
October 05, 2022 9:00 AM - October 05, 2022 11:00 AM

The Title II, Part A program assists districts in improving student achievement by supporting effective instruction This informative session provides an overview of the program to help district leaders implement effective, compliant Title II programs.

226034 - STATE MANDATED VISION SCREENING CERTIFICATION
October 05, 2022 9:00 AM - October 05, 2022 4:00 PM

Obtain your DSHS Vision Screening certification. Certification is good for five (5) years.

245000 - G/T FOUNDATIONS PART THREE: MODELS OF DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION FALL 2022
October 05, 2022 9:00 AM - October 05, 2022 4:00 PM

This six-hour workshop is a part of the required thirty hours for teachers delivering services to identified G/T students. Participants will be introduced to differentiated instruction as a way to meet the needs of gifted/talented learners in the regular classroom. They will examine models of differentiation including anchor activities, tiered instruction and menus along with a variety of low-preparation strategies. (Part 3 of 5)

244390 - COUNSELOR NETWORKING
October 05, 2022 1:00 PM - October 05, 2022 4:00 PM

Come join your ESC Region 15 colleagues to hear information relevant to your role as a Professional School Counselor.

226039 - STATE MANDATED HEARING/VISION RECERTIFICATION
October 06, 2022 8:00 AM - October 06, 2022 4:00 PM

Renew your DSHS Hearing and Vision Screening certifications. MUST have taken the IN-PERSON courses previously! Renewal is good for five (5) years.

245002 - G/T FOUNDATIONS PART FOUR: CREATIVITY AND CRITICAL THINKING FOR GIFTED/TALENTED STUDENTS FALL 2022
October 06, 2022 9:00 AM - October 06, 2022 4:00 PM

: This six-hour workshop is a component of the required thirty hours for all teachers delivering services to identified Gifted/Talented students. Participants will be introduced to select teaching models and instructional strategies that promote cognitive and affective growth for gifted students. Specific topics for this day of the training include:Bloom’s Taxonomy; Creativity; ways to engage Convergent and Divergent thinking.(Part 4 of 5)

251673 - ESL
October 07, 2022 8:30 AM - October 07, 2022 11:30 AM

For ROBERT LEE ONLY. This session will empower teachers with the knowledge and skills to determine their students' English Language Proficiency and use that data to plan instructional activities to help their Emergent Bilinguals.

231572 - LID: Professional Learning Community- For Life Skills or Self Contained Classrooms
October 07, 2022 9:00 AM - October 07, 2022 4:00 PM

Come join our PLC so we can work better as one and smarter to create change for our students who are served in self contained settings. We will spend each meeting digging into the needs -picked by teachers- of the classroom. We will use research, experiences, and each other to leave each meeting with a resource or system that is ready to be put in place.

245211 - G/T FOUNDATIONS PART FIVE: ENGAGING GIFTED STUDENTS BY ADDING DEPTH AND COMPLEXITY FALL 2022
October 07, 2022 9:00 AM - October 07, 2022 4:00 PM

248753 - DYSLEXIA, DYSGRAPHIA, OWL LD, & DYSCALCULIA: LESSONS FROM SCIENCE AND TEACHING BY VIRGINIA W. BERNINGER & BEVERLY J. WOLF - VIRTUAL BOOK STUDY
October 10, 2022 9:00 AM - December 02, 2022 4:00 PM

How can teachers provide effective instruction for students with learning disabilities while meeting the needs of all students? The second edition of this accessible text gives K–12 educators research-based answers, straight from two highly respected voices in the field. The first teacher training text to cover all four learning disabilities that require differentiated instruction—dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and oral and written language learning disability (OWL LD)—this book prepares educators to deliver explicit and engaging instruction customized to the needs of their students. Critical insights from diverse fields blend with lessons learned from actual teaching experience, making this an ideal preservice text and a great in-service professional development tool.

221858 - Dyslexia Parent Night
October 10, 2022 3:00 PM - October 10, 2022 9:00 PM

Parents will have the opportunity interact with other parents and professionals.

221848 - Dyslexia On the Concho
October 11, 2022 9:00 AM - October 11, 2022 4:00 PM

This conference will cover topics on Dyslexia characteristics, screening, identification and intervention. Dysgraphia assessment and intervention will be covered along with many other topics.

248512 - RLA 3RD SIX WEEKS TEKS RESOURCE PLANNING SESSION GRADES 3-6
October 11, 2022 9:00 AM - October 11, 2022 4:00 PM

Participants will build data-driven instruction that engages students in learning. Emphasis will be on designing the lesson cycle to align with the TEKS and to help you reach your T-TESS goals. Teachers will be given time to evaluate data, review prior lesson plans, and purposefully plan their instruction for the upcoming grading period. Please remember to bring all documents, materials, resources and technology that you will need.

252480 - State Funding Updates Presented by TEA
October 11, 2022 9:00 AM - October 11, 2022 12:00 PM

Presenters are Amy Copeland, Interim Associate Commissioner of School Finance, Sara Kohn, Interim Director of State Funding and Director of Forecasting, & Fiscal Analysis, and David Marx, Director of Financial Compliance.

225586 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
October 12, 2022 8:00 AM - October 12, 2022 12:30 PM

Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Course is designed for adults regularly interacting with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. YMHFA addresses multiple points of the TEC and TEA Best Practices List. (2 hours self-paced online work required prior to 4.5 hours Instructor-led training)

239104 - Active Shooter Exercise Development Workshop
October 12, 2022 8:30 AM - October 12, 2022 5:00 PM

Past active shooter events have proven the need for realistic exercises delivered in the community. This course answers that need by providing a train-the-trainer (TtT) course on how to design and deliver a Tabletop Exercise (TTX). This course will also provide template materials needed to deliver five (5) different TTXs, with one (1) of the five TTXs delivered in the afternoon of the training day. The Active Shooter Exercise Development Workshop is a train-the-trainer course designed for individuals who may be responsible for developing and delivering active shooter tabletop exercises. Past events have demonstrated that a key point to effective whole of community preparation includes coordination across all professional disciplines that have responsibilities in the event of an active shooter incident. For more information: TEEX.ORG/ESTI WHO IS THIS FOR? Education Safety Teams • Administrators • Law Enforcement • Elected and Appointed Officials • School staff • Emergency Management • Emergency Medical Services (EMS) • Houses of Worship • Transportation Industry • Assisted Living Facilities • Health Care

251684 - ESL
October 12, 2022 8:30 AM - October 12, 2022 11:30 AM

225771 - Pedal to the Metal: PNP Equitable Services
October 12, 2022 9:00 AM - October 12, 2022 12:00 PM

One of ESSA's requirements is to provide equitable services to private non-profit (PNP) schools. This session will provide information to LEAs on how to seek out eligible students who attend PNPs, provide ongoing consultation to PNPs, and maintain adequate documentation of the process used. LEAs will also be informed on how to follow the fiscal requirements associated with providing equitable services to PNPs.

245271 - G/T FOUNDATIONS PART TWO: IDENTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT FOR GIFTED/TALENTED STUDENTS FALL 2022
October 12, 2022 9:00 AM - October 12, 2022 4:00 PM

246714 - MATH 6-12 3RD SIX WEEK PLANNING SESSION AT ESC
October 12, 2022 9:00 AM - October 12, 2022 4:00 PM

247523 - Menu Module Part 1
October 12, 2022 9:00 AM - October 12, 2022 4:00 PM

This training will be an overview of MENU Module in TX-UNPS and how to get configured and the first steps in using the program. This will be an interactive training. Participants will learn to search and input ingredients and recipes in MENU Module. You must be pre-registered to attend this session.

250275 - Community Speaker: Recognizing & Reporting by Children’s Advocacy Center
October 12, 2022 1:00 PM - October 12, 2022 3:00 PM

2 hour training pertaining to recognizing and reporting child abuse. During this training we will discuss a variety of topics including types of child abuse, warning signs, and how and where you can report abuse. Statistically, this training makes 10 children safer for every 1 adult trained. Children's Advocacy Centers are listed as part the TEA Child Abuse and Neglect Resources for Texas Schools and can help meet requirements of TEC §38.0041. For more information you can contact Lahaina Joy “Lilo” Guale ( lguale@cacgreaterwtx.org or 325-653-HOPE).

246936 - Psychological First Aid for Schools
October 13, 2022 9:00 AM - October 13, 2022 4:00 PM

Note: This is NOT similar content to Youth Mental Health First Aid! Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-informed approach to help children, adolescents, adults, and families in the immediate aftermath of a traumatic incident. PFA was developed by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network and the National Center for PTSD, with contributions from individuals involved in disaster research and response. PFA is designed to reduce the initial distress caused by traumatic events and to foster short- and long-term adaptive functioning and coping.

229900 - NPMHP: A Life of Substance
October 13, 2022 12:00 PM - October 13, 2022 1:00 PM

In this presentation, participants will learn statistics related to youth substance abuse, the role of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) in substance use, and prevention strategies. Presented by Alex Robles, LPC, NPMHP.

240059 - Safety-Care Initial (Crisis Prevention)
October 17, 2022 9:00 AM - October 18, 2022 4:00 PM

Safety-Care provides staff with crisis behavior skills they need to confidently, safely, humanely, and respectfully enhance the lives of students who sometimes exhibit violent or otherwise challenging behaviors. The result can be a dramatic improvement in safety, fewer injuries, and decreased liability. Day 1: Prevention, de-escalation, and physical safety Day 2: physical management, and post-incident procedure Participants are require to get approval from district administration (principal, sped director, or immediate supervisor). Due to the physical elements of STT participants must have the following physical abilities in order to participate: • ability to comfortably perform a series of flexibility exercises • ability to maintain a balanced stance with feet shoulder-width apart and weight on the balls of the feet • ability to perform three fundamental movements of STT (i.e. steps, shuffles and pivots)

247731 - CLASSROOM TALK
October 17, 2022 9:00 AM - October 17, 2022 4:00 PM

During this session, we will explore how to help our Emergent Bilinguals develop strong talk skills to prepare them for their academic lives including TELPAS and their lives as community members outside of school.

240059 - Safety-Care Initial (Crisis Prevention)
October 17, 2022 9:00 AM - October 18, 2022 4:00 PM

250877 - 3-6 SCI / SOCIAL STUDIES THIRD SIX WEEKS PLANNING SESSION
October 18, 2022 9:00 AM - October 18, 2022 4:00 PM

Participants will build data-driven instruction that engages students in learning. Emphasis will be on designing the lesson cycle to align with the TEKS and to help you reach your T-TESS goals. Teachers will be given time to evaluate data, review prior lesson plans, and purposefully plan for the upcoming grading period. Please remember to bring all documents, materials, resources, and technology that you will need.

246961 - Tough Conversations: Suicide Strategies in Schools (Part 1) VIRTUAL
October 18, 2022 12:00 PM - October 18, 2022 1:00 PM

A virtual, deep-dive, strategy-focused Lunch & Learn on best practice interventions for students who make a suicide outcry. How should we assess? What do we say, not say? How do we safety plan, involve family? What do we do when things don’t go according to plan? ESC 15 mental health staff cover these questions and more in this 2-part Lunch & Learn!

243479 - ACCESS WATER EDUCATOR WORKSHOP
October 19, 2022 9:00 AM - October 19, 2022 4:00 PM

Join us for an ACCESS Water Educator Workshop, this will be a hands-on scientific inquiry through citizen science and urban water quality lessons. Participants will learn about citizen science and water quality projects in Region 15, explore tools and tips with expert panelists, and participate in hands-on research with scientists to make a difference in the community. Participants receive, TEKS-aligned lessons, indexed online resources, and citizen science toolkits to use in their own classrooms. This workshop will be great for 7th grade science, aquatic science, environmental science, and STEM classes that are connecting to water related TEKS. Presenters: Dr. Kelly Albus and Pam Simmons-Brooks

247959 - 6-12 SOCIAL STUDIES THIRD SIX WEEKS PLANNING SESSION
October 19, 2022 9:00 AM - October 19, 2022 4:00 PM

Participants will build data-driven instruction that engages students in learning. Emphasis will be on designing the lesson cycle to align with the TEKS and to help you reach your T-TESS goals. Teachers will be given time to evaluate data, review prior lesson plans, and purposefully plan for the upcoming grading period. Please remember to bring all documents, materials, resources, and technology that you will need.

252259 - JUST IN TIME #2: AUTHOR'S USE OF LANGUAGE AND VOICE; TEXT EVIDENCE K-5
October 19, 2022 9:00 AM - October 19, 2022 4:00 PM

This workshop is the second in a series of six. Based on regional STAAR assessment data, each workshop will target the lowest-performing student expectations for the given six weeks. Participants will fully explore each targeted student expectation and practice easily implemented activities, which are adaptable to specific grade levels This session will focus on genre characteristics of fictional texts, the author's use of language and voice, and text evidence.

252304 - Dyslexia Assessment Training
October 19, 2022 9:00 AM - October 20, 2022 4:00 PM

These two days of training will address assessments that can be used by educators or diagnosticians responsible for assessing students for dyslexia. Participants will explore the GORT-5, WRMT-III, TWS-5, TOWRE-2 and the CTOPP-2. Day 1 will cover the CTOPP-2, TOWRE-2, and the TWS-5. Day 2 will cover the GORT-5, and the WRMT-III. Please bring your test kits with you if your district has the kit.

248787 - K-3 GRADES 3RD SIX WEEKS PLANNING SESSION
October 20, 2022 9:00 AM - October 20, 2022 4:00 PM

252304 - Dyslexia Assessment Training
October 19, 2022 9:00 AM - October 20, 2022 4:00 PM

225587 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
October 20, 2022 12:00 PM - October 20, 2022 4:30 PM

246967 - Tough Conversations: Suicide Intervention Strategies in Schools (Part 2) VIRTUAL
October 20, 2022 12:00 PM - October 20, 2022 1:00 PM

: A virtual, deep-dive, strategy-focused Lunch & Learn on best practice interventions for students who make a suicide outcry. How should we assess? What do we say, not say? How do we safety plan, involve family? What do we do when things don’t go according to plan? ESC 15 mental health staff cover these questions and more in this 2-part Lunch & Learn!

242272 - Can We Talk? Conquering Difficult Conversations
October 21, 2022 9:00 AM - October 21, 2022 12:00 PM

Shari Robertson, PhD, CCC-SLP - Communication may be our life's work, but difficult conversations are still DIFFICULT! With other tasks and stressors vying for our limited time and resources, it is easy to put off having difficult conversations in the hopes that the problem will go away. Unfortunately, the longer we avoid hard conversations, the larger the problem becomes. This presentation will provide a solution-oriented, step-by-step approach to starting and managing difficult conversations. Imagine a workplace with less stress, increased trust, and better outcomes for everyone. You've got this!

246010 - Building Relationships: Using Cultural Wealth with Clients Facing Social Stigma
October 21, 2022 1:00 PM - October 21, 2022 4:00 PM

Sponsored by River Crest Hospital, presented by Lori Hollingsworth, MEd, LPC-S, CSC, Certified EMDR Therapist. World Mental Health Day celebrated in October, is a global initiative to raise awareness and advocate against social stigma. In an era where natural disasters, political transitions, COVID-19, immigration, and racial tensions are at an all-time high, it is crucial for counselors to build relationships with their clients. In this presentation, participants will learn to integrate cultural wealth, a postmodern theory, to build connections with clients. According to Yosso (2005), there are six forms of capital, the clients' and communities' assets and strengths. These assets will be explored while considering the social stigmas that clients endure. Audience participation will be encouraged through activities of the sand tray and case studies. Handouts will be available.

243055 - 2022-2023 District Test Coordinator (DTC) Training
October 24, 2022 9:00 AM - October 24, 2022 4:00 PM

This is the highly recommended annual state training for District Testing Coordinators. It will include information on the administration of STAAR and TELPAS state assessments. The DTC training will also include an overview of the Texas Assessment Management System, Accessibility Features, Test Attributes, Test Security and Reporting Systems.

243953 - TEXAS DYSLEXIA ACADEMY 3: CONSIDERATIONS FOR EMERGENT BILINGUAL STUDENTS - ZOOM ONLY
October 24, 2022 9:00 AM - October 24, 2022 12:00 PM

Texas Dyslexia Academy 3: Considerations for Emergent Bilingual Students is the third of six training opportunities developed to assist school districts and charter schools regarding dyslexia and related disorders. In this course, participants will receive a general overview of the unique needs of emergent bilingual students within the dyslexia evaluation process. The objectives for this course are: • Understand how The Dyslexia Handbook, 2021 Update addresses emergent bilingual students • Understand the process of second language acquisition • Learn about the benefits of bilingualism • Explore the various types of alphabetic systems that exist around the world • Understand data gathering and formal evaluation • Explore instructional programming for emergent bilingual students

234306 - Leading Through and Through - Leadership Series 2022-2023
October 25, 2022 9:00 AM - October 25, 2022 4:00 PM

Join us for Accountability 101 - a day dedicated to understanding the 2022 Accountability System. The morning session will focus on understanding all three domains and will include activities to help participants explore the critical details of each domain. Additionally, participants will engage in goal-setting, data analysis, and discussions about high impact practices for improving outcomes. Everyone will walk away with a deeper understanding of the accountability system and a plan for enhancing outcomes! Accountability 101…what in the world is a Domain and what comes next? Morning - understanding Domains 1,2 and 3 Afternoon - Now what? Understanding new accountability, STAAR Redesign and how it may affect your school. Schedules Tutoring Speakers to talk about what they do: DeeDee Wright (to turn her school around);

243075 - 2022-2023 District Testing Coordinator (DTC) Training (Zoom)
October 25, 2022 9:00 AM - October 25, 2022 4:00 PM

(Zoom) This is the highly recommended annual state training for District Testing Coordinators. It will include information on the administration of STAAR and TELPAS state assessments. The DTC training will also include an overview of the Texas Assessment Management System, Accessibility Features, Test Attributes, Test Security and Reporting Systems.

245274 - G/T FOUNDATIONS PART THREE: MODELS OF DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION FALL 2022
October 25, 2022 9:00 AM - October 25, 2022 4:00 PM

248932 - MATH 3-6 3RD SIX WEEKS PLANNING SESSION
October 25, 2022 9:00 AM - October 25, 2022 4:00 PM

245188 - LPAC
October 26, 2022 9:00 AM - October 26, 2022 4:00 PM

To train our participants on the LPAC Decision Making process which does the following: (1) Guide LPACs in making decisions about the inclusion of ELs in the Texas Assessment Program and (2) promote an increased awareness of the educational needs of our ELs. This will help you prepare for your Middle of the Year (MOY) LPAC.

247558 - SCIENCE 6-12 PLANNING SESSION
October 26, 2022 9:00 AM - October 26, 2022 4:00 PM

252262 - AAC Instruction That Is Effective, Efficient, and ENGAGING! - Virtual
October 26, 2022 1:00 PM - October 26, 2022 4:00 PM

Virtual presentation: Whether you are working in-person or remotely, supporting people who use AAC to learn – and generalize – their AAC systems can be challenging. This quick-paced, interactive session will support students in using core vocabulary for authentic purposes, with peers, and using repetition with variation. We will explore tools, strategies, and a framework to enhance engagement and learning. Strategies include: social communication games, combining core vocabulary and literacy, and determining authentic purposes for all practice.

226945 - A CLOSER LOOK: ADVANCED DECODING AND SYLLABLE DIVISION FOR READING BY DESIGN - VIRTUAL ONLY
October 27, 2022 9:00 AM - October 27, 2022 12:30 PM

This training is part of a supplemental series for participants who have completed Reading by Design training and wish to delve deeper into the area of decoding. Additional scaffolds and multisensory techniques will be shared as we shore up our knowledge of the six syllable types, the steps to word division, and coding concepts.

243073 - 2022-2023 District Testing Coordinator (DTC) Training
October 27, 2022 9:00 AM - October 27, 2022 4:00 PM

249653 - DEL RIO - G/T FOUNDATIONS PART FOUR: CREATIVITY AND CRITICAL THINKING FOR GIFTED/TALENTED STUDENTS
October 27, 2022 9:00 AM - October 27, 2022 4:00 PM

This six-hour workshop is a component of the required thirty hours for all teachers delivering services to identified Gifted/Talented students. Participants will be introduced to select teaching models and instructional strategies that promote cognitive and affective growth for gifted students. Specific topics for this day of the training include:Bloom’s Taxonomy; Creativity; ways to engage Convergent and Divergent thinking.(Part 4 of 5)

239807 - Paraprofessional Toolbox: Addressing Academic and Behavior Instruction
October 27, 2022 3:30 PM - October 27, 2022 4:30 PM

In the classroom, we have to support both academics and behavior. In this session, we will cover scaffolding instruction. We will identify supports that are commonly used in both general education and special education settings to help students be successful. Come see how documentation supports can help you progress monitor. We will also have time to ask questions in small groups based on the population of students you work with.

249657 - DEL RIO - G/T FOUNDATIONS PART FIVE: ENGAGING GIFTED STUDENTS BY ADDING DEPTH AND COMPLEXITY
October 28, 2022 9:00 AM - October 28, 2022 4:00 PM

This six-hour workshop is a component of the required thirty hours for teachers delivering services to identified G/T students. Participants will be introduced to select teaching models and instructional strategies that promote cognitive and affective growth for gifted students. The focus of the session will take an in-depth look at Sandra Kaplan’s icons of depth and complexity. (Part 5 of 5)This six-hour workshop is a component of the required thirty hours for teachers delivering services to identified G/T students. Participants will be introduced to select teaching models and instructional strategies that promote cognitive and affective growth for gifted students. The focus of the session will take an in-depth look at Sandra Kaplan’s icons of depth and complexity. (Part 5 of 5)

249263 - READING/LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12 THIRD SIX WEEKS PLANNING SESSION
October 31, 2022 9:00 AM - October 31, 2022 4:00 PM

Participants will build data-driven instruction that engages students in learning. Emphasis will be on designing the lesson cycle to align with the TEKS and to help you reach your T-TESS goals. Teachers will be given time to review prior lesson plans, and purposefully plan their instruction for the upcoming grading period.

248751 - 20 HOUR BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION COURSE
October 31, 2022 6:00 PM - November 04, 2022 5:00 PM

Participants will be trained to drive a bus. The IN REGION cost of the course is $140. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $240. LOCATION: 612 S. Irene St. San Angelo, TX 76903 (ESC15 Conference Center) 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm M-W October 31- November 2 and 8:00AM - 5:00PM SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2022 -----IF NEW TO REGION 15, set up a profile and register for the class. IF A RETURNING USER, update your profile and register for the class.

251499 - RLA STAAR REDESIGN UPDATE
November 01, 2022 9:00 AM - November 01, 2022 12:00 PM

Participants will learn about recent updates to the upcoming RLA STAAR Redesign. Participants will discuss the finalized assessed curriculum and blueprints, updates to written response items, and new item types specific to RLA. This training will also dive into the requirements and expectations for the writing portion of the redesigned STAAR if rubrics are available.

225588 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
November 01, 2022 12:00 PM - November 01, 2022 4:30 PM

248751 - 20 HOUR BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION COURSE
October 31, 2022 6:00 PM - November 04, 2022 5:00 PM

225774 - Fall Pitstop: Tuning Up Your Federal Programs
November 02, 2022 9:00 AM - November 02, 2022 12:00 PM

The first semester is winding down - are you up to date on the latest news regarding your federal programs? Join us for this session and hear the latest ESSA and ESSER news!

245234 - LPAC
November 02, 2022 9:00 AM - November 02, 2022 4:00 PM

245277 - G/T FOUNDATIONS PART FOUR: CREATIVITY AND CRITICAL THINKING FOR GIFTED/TALENTED STUDENTS FALL 2022
November 02, 2022 9:00 AM - November 02, 2022 4:00 PM

248606 - GETTING READY FOR READING BY DESIGN - INTRODUCTION TO VOLUME 0
November 02, 2022 9:00 AM - November 02, 2022 4:00 PM

This class is part of a series of Reading by Design® intervention trainings. This course will introduce participants to Volume 0- Getting Ready for Reading by Design®, a volume of 20 lessons designed for students who need extra support with foundational skills. This material is designed to support foundational literacy before beginning a program like Reading by Design®. Lesson components include phonological awareness, alphabet, fine motor, oral language, and components of language. Participants will receive as part of this training Volume 0, an alphabet deck, a feelings poster, and a set of vocabulary picture cards.

248751 - 20 HOUR BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION COURSE
October 31, 2022 6:00 PM - November 04, 2022 5:00 PM

245246 - LPAC
November 03, 2022 9:00 AM - November 03, 2022 4:00 PM

248751 - 20 HOUR BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION COURSE
October 31, 2022 6:00 PM - November 04, 2022 5:00 PM

246933 - Psychological First Aid for Schools
November 07, 2022 9:00 AM - November 07, 2022 4:00 PM

247428 - STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES TRAINING (2 day training) DAY 1
November 07, 2022 9:00 AM - November 07, 2022 4:00 PM

This is a two day workshop. The 2nd day will be November 14th.

251471 - CUSTOMER SERVICE
November 08, 2022 9:00 AM - November 08, 2022 12:00 PM

Have you ever experienced a time when a parent was rude to you, or didn’t understand why a coworker was upset with you, received an unpleasant email, or read ugly comments on social media about your school? In this session, you will be inspired to utilize your strengths to enhance the skills needed to perfect your customer service talents. Participants will learn to improve and strengthen communication skills, telephone/email/social media and greeting skills.

251847 - CUSTOMER SERVICE
November 08, 2022 1:00 PM - November 08, 2022 4:00 PM

225590 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
November 09, 2022 8:00 AM - November 09, 2022 12:30 PM

246987 - Tough Conversations: Helping Students With CBT Tools for Schools VIRTUAL
November 09, 2022 12:00 PM - November 09, 2022 1:00 PM

: “You don’t have to be a therapist to be therapeutic!” This Lunch & Learn will take the most practical pieces of cognitive-behavior therapy and adapt them for educator use. From cognitive reframing to incorporating mindfulness, there are many evidence-based practices that can be easily applied in a school setting.

248514 - RLA 4TH SIX WEEKS TEKS RESOURCE PLANNING SESSION GRADES 3-6
November 10, 2022 9:00 AM - November 10, 2022 4:00 PM

250230 - Homeless to Hopeful: McKinney-Vento Program and Mental Health
November 10, 2022 12:00 PM - November 10, 2022 1:00 PM

This lunch and learn will discuss ways in which homelessness impacts student mental health, with the objective of improving understanding and sensitivity to the needs of homeless children and youths. The Region 15 McKinney-Vento Team will provide information about the program, ways to identify and aid homeless students, with time for Q&A.

225592 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
November 10, 2022 4:00 PM - November 10, 2022 8:30 PM

242279 - Beyond Requesting - Using AAC Throughout the Day
November 11, 2022 9:00 AM - November 11, 2022 12:00 PM

Nadine Welch, MS, CCC-SLP - This session will be a fun, interactive and fast-paced learning time. We will discuss how to take our tried and true, relevant goals of : "expanding MLU", "using a variety of communication intents", "demonstrating an understanding &use of age-appropriate vocabulary", "asking 'wh' questions", "demonstrating phonological awareness"...from goal to reality. We'll discuss evidenced-based practices, current research, delivery models and training. Practical ideas that you will be able to use Monday, will focus on all modalities of language, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The experiences you bring will add to the learning. It will be a great time of collaboration!

246715 - MATH 6-12 4TH SIX WEEK PLANNING SESSION AT ESC
November 14, 2022 9:00 AM - November 14, 2022 4:00 PM

247432 - STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES TRAINING (2 day training) DAY 2
November 14, 2022 9:00 AM - November 14, 2022 4:00 PM

This is the 2nd day of a 2 day workshop.

248789 - K-3 GRADES 4TH SIX WEEKS PLANNING SESSION
November 15, 2022 9:00 AM - November 15, 2022 4:00 PM

244623 - DYSLEXIA PROGRAM MONITORING WORKDAY
November 16, 2022 9:00 AM - November 16, 2022 4:00 PM

Participants will review the requirements for The Dyslexia Program Evaluation conducted by TEA. Participants will walk through a brief overview of the monitoring process, identify documents required for submission, and begin preparing folders for the district’s evaluation. All members of the dyslexia team are encouraged to attend. If available, bring your district dyslexia policy, a referral packet, and your laptop to create/access documents needed.

245280 - G/T FOUNDATIONS PART FIVE: ENGAGING GIFTED STUDENTS BY ADDING DEPTH AND COMPLEXITY FALL 2022
November 16, 2022 9:00 AM - November 16, 2022 4:00 PM

247740 - CLASSROOM TALK
November 16, 2022 9:00 AM - November 16, 2022 4:00 PM

247960 - 6-12 SOCIAL STUDIES FOURTH SIX WEEKS PLANNING SESSION
November 16, 2022 9:00 AM - November 16, 2022 4:00 PM

Participants will build data-driven instruction that engages students in learning. Emphasis will be on designing the lesson cycle to align with the TEKS and to help you reach your T-TESS goals. Teachers will be given time to evaluate data, review prior lesson plans, and purposefully plan for the upcoming grading period. Please remember to bring all documents, materials, resources, and technology that you will need.

226951 - A CLOSER LOOK: MORPHOLOGY FOR READING BY DESIGN - VIRTUAL ONLY
November 17, 2022 9:00 AM - November 17, 2022 12:30 PM

This training is part of a series of supplemental virtual trainings for participants who have completed Reading by Design training and wish to delve deeper into the area of morphology. Participants will: *explore Greek and Latin Roots and affixes *know how these morphemes are identified to help with reading, spelling, and vocabulary acquisition

234307 - Leading Through and Through - Leadership Series 2022-2023
November 17, 2022 9:00 AM - November 17, 2022 4:00 PM

Campus leadership teams will engage in a morning session encompassing the work of Paul Bambrick-Santoyo's Leverage Leadership 2.0 on Lesson Alignment. The half day will focus on the Lesson Alignment Protocols and Leader Monitoring of Lesson Alignment. The afternoon session will host exceptional leaders and teachers from Region 15 that have experienced and applied best practices regarding Lesson Alignment and planning. Additionally, a review of TEKS Resources and Implementing Teks resources will be provided. Learning from the best! Morning - Lesson Plans… Your teachers gotta have them and you need to know what needs to be in them Afternoon - Learn from the BEST! 1 hour sessions from principals, teachers and TEKS Resource and ITR

245902 - TOT Circle Up Training
November 17, 2022 9:00 AM - November 18, 2022 4:00 PM

The Trainings of Trainer for Circle Up is for lead counselors and lead behavior specialist that are able to go back and train/coach their staff on the Circle up training in their school districts staff. This Circle Up training will be delivered by two of our ESC Region centers. Circle Up discussions foster community and supports in a classroom, and can serve academic and social and emotional purpose. This can be a Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3 approach when working through social emotional learning and conflict resolution.

243166 - Diag Days
November 18, 2022 9:00 AM - November 18, 2022 4:00 PM

These days will be for networking with your fellow diagnosticians, participating in training, collaborating as a group to learn from each other and stay up to date on events and changes from TEA.

245392 - Behavior Bites: Visual Supports & ABIs (Antecedent-Based Interventions)
November 18, 2022 9:00 AM - November 18, 2022 11:00 AM

In this session of Behavior Bites, we will learn about Visual Supports and Antecedent Based Interventions, both of which can be used to manipulate the student's environment to reduce undesirable behaviors and encourage appropriate behavior.

245902 - TOT Circle Up Training
November 17, 2022 9:00 AM - November 18, 2022 4:00 PM

247006 - Tough Conversations: Addressing Substance Use & Other Problem Addictions VIRTUAL
November 29, 2022 12:00 PM - November 29, 2022 1:00 PM

“The opposite of addiction isn’t sobriety; it’s connection.” Vaping, the opioid crisis, our rural experience of substance use – all of these societal challenges involve individual struggles with problematic addiction; with this issue it’s easy to lose sight of the trees through the forest. When it comes to helping someone overcome addiction, what you often think works well may not work at all, and what works isn’t an easy road. This Lunch & Learn will explore strategies for helping your students and other loved ones.

249271 - READING/LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12 FOURTH SIX WEEKS PLANNING SESSION
November 30, 2022 9:00 AM - November 30, 2022 4:00 PM

Participants will build data-driven instruction that engages students in learning. Emphasis will be on designing the lesson cycle to align with the TEKS and to help you reach your T-TESS goals. Teachers will be given time to review prior lesson plans, and purposefully plan their instruction for the upcoming grading period.

226639 - PFE REQUIREMENTS
December 01, 2022 9:00 AM - December 01, 2022 12:00 PM

In this virtual session LEAs will be provided with additional guidance, clarification, and support on the PFE policies and compact.

250880 - 3-6 SCI / SOCIAL STUDIES FOURTH SIX WEEKS PLANNING SESSION
December 01, 2022 9:00 AM - December 01, 2022 4:00 PM

Participants will build data-driven instruction that engages students in learning. Emphasis will be on designing the lesson cycle to align with the TEKS and to help you reach your T-TESS goals. Teachers will be given time to evaluate data, review prior lesson plans, and purposefully plan for the upcoming grading period. Please remember to bring all documents, materials, resources, and technology that you will need.

252279 - A CLOSER LOOK: SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION IN THE SECONDARY CLASSROOM - VIRTUAL ONLY
December 01, 2022 9:00 AM - December 01, 2022 12:30 PM

This session is for participants who are using Reading by Design at the secondary level. Participants will review lesson components while reflecting on how to use them effectively with the older student. The use of Mastery Checks and other data to determine placement within the Reading by Design program will be explored.

245399 - Behavior Bites: Fading Back Supports
December 02, 2022 9:00 AM - December 02, 2022 11:00 AM

In this session of Behavior Bites, we will learn about how and when to fade back supports with our students. When we implement new interventions to teach new skills the intervention can feel like a lot. That is not our ultimate goal! The ultimate goal is for the student to learn the new skill and become independent. We have to start with a strong reinforcer that is often given to the student, and then fade back that support, so that the student can be independent.

247011 - Tough Conversations: Being a Restorative Educator When Waters Get Rough VIRTUAL
December 02, 2022 12:00 PM - December 02, 2022 1:00 PM

If you feel like you’ve been running on a treadmill with student behavior, you are not alone. A growing body of evidence demonstrates the effectiveness of restorative practices in schools over exclusionary punishment and the traditional rewards/consequences orientation. In this Lunch & Learn, we will explore both proactive and reactive means to regain control of your classroom and help your students better understand the value of mutual respect, relationships, the impact their behavior has on others, and how to repair the harm done.

247564 - SCIENCE 6-12 PLANNING SESSION
December 05, 2022 9:00 AM - December 05, 2022 4:00 PM

250248 - Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Trauma
December 05, 2022 12:00 PM - December 05, 2022 1:00 PM

This presentation will give and overview of the risks and warning signs of trauma in children with IDD, as well as provide tips on responding to suspected abuse.

251708 - TELPAS ACADEMY
December 06, 2022 8:30 AM - December 06, 2022 3:30 PM

The phenomenal Dr. Edith Trevino will empower teachers with the tools, strategies, and resources needed to successfully support students in demonstrating progress in the speaking, reading, and writing domains of the online TELPAS assessment. Come join us for an inspiring and amazing workshop!

248935 - MATH 3-6 4TH SIX WEEKS PLANNING SESSION
December 06, 2022 9:00 AM - December 06, 2022 4:00 PM

225593 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
December 06, 2022 4:00 PM - December 06, 2022 8:30 PM

246942 - Behavioral Threat Assessment
December 07, 2022 9:00 AM - December 07, 2022 4:00 PM

Behavioral Threat Assessment provides a proactive, evidence-based approach for identifying individuals who may pose a threat and for providing interventions before a violent incident occurs. This course introduces the concept of threat assessment and outlines how a threat assessment program functions in a school setting. An effective, functioning threat assessment team is a critical component of keeping your school safe and preventing violence. You will learn the process of how a threat assessment team identifies, assesses, and manages threats. The course also includes guidance for forming and implementing a team in your school or district. Fulfills requirements for this training under SB 11, 86th Texas Legislature.

248631 - GETTING READY FOR READING BY DESIGN - INTRODUCTION TO VOLUME 0
December 07, 2022 9:00 AM - December 07, 2022 4:00 PM

225594 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
December 07, 2022 12:00 PM - December 07, 2022 4:30 PM

236970 - NEW TEACHER ACADEMY FOLLOW UP
December 08, 2022 9:00 AM - December 08, 2022 4:00 PM

This session is designed to support teachers new to teaching (0-3 years). Student engagement and creation of student exemplars will be addressed in this session, along with the final installment of the Behavior Bites series, Reinforcement.

252263 - JUST IN TIME #3: INFORMATIONAL GENRE CHARACTERISTICS AND STURCTURE; SHORT CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE K-5
December 08, 2022 9:00 AM - December 08, 2022 4:00 PM

This workshop is the third in a series of six. Based on regional STAAR assessment data, each workshop will target the lowest-performing student expectations for the given six weeks. Participants will fully explore each targeted student expectation and practice easily implemented activities, which are adaptable to specific grade levels.

246980 - Tough Conversations: Setting Boundaries Through Assertiveness VIRTUAL
December 08, 2022 12:00 PM - December 08, 2022 1:00 PM

You may not be able to resolve every conflict you have with a student, significant other, coworker, friend, or family member, but there are better ways to *manage* those conflicts! Whether you apply what’s learned in this Lunch & Learn to your professional or personal life, we could all use better boundaries and stand to be more assertive from time-to-time. We’ll explore what experts say are the most effective strategies to sharpen your assertiveness skills while remaining professional, respectful, and effective in your work. These are also excellent skills to turn-around for your students, which can only improve the classroom environment for all involved.

239808 - Paraprofessional Toolbox: How to Prompt, Cue, and Model
December 08, 2022 3:30 PM - December 08, 2022 4:30 PM

How do we help students when they aren’t getting it? In this session, we will cover prompting, cueing, and modeling for students who have disabilities. We will have examples and time to discuss what method might be great for your student. We will also have time to ask questions in small groups based on the population of students you work with.

241830 - SCHOOL NURSE MID-YEAR TRAINING
December 09, 2022 8:00 AM - December 09, 2022 5:00 PM

Presented by TSNO enjoy learning new information with our speakers and networking with other school nurses in Region 15! More details on speakers and topics will be added as they become available. You don't need to be a member or join TSNO to come spend the day learning and networking, but we would be happy to have you join!

231573 - LID: Professional Learning Community- For Life Skills or Self Contained Classrooms
December 09, 2022 9:00 AM - December 09, 2022 4:00 PM

242283 - AAC Assessment After Device Selection
December 09, 2022 9:00 AM - December 09, 2022 12:00 PM

Carole Zangari, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA-F, BCS-CL - Most of what has been written about AAC assessment focuses on the selection of AAC apps, software, and devices. While it is essential to do those evaluations well, these types of assessments happen infrequently. The need for increased stakeholder involvement in planning the assessments will be discussed along with the development of Fair Testing Practices, which can be used as a blueprint for testing in clinical and academic settings. The use of language sampling and considerations in data logging will be addressed. Participants will also gain insight into strategies for observational assessment, formal testing, and the use of informal protocols. The session will conclude with a discussion on interpreting, disseminating, and utilizing assessment results.

226874 - 2022-2023 DYSLEXIA LEADERSHIP NETWORKING - ZOOM ONLY
December 09, 2022 1:00 PM - December 09, 2022 3:00 PM

Updates and current information to accelerate student achievement relating to dyslexia will be our focus throughout the year. Additionally, networking will provide us with the opportunity to tackle challenges as a Region 15 team.

243375 - Safety-Care Initial (Crisis Prevention)
December 13, 2022 9:00 AM - December 14, 2022 4:00 PM

249086 - TASBO Presents: ESSER Reporting Requirements Workshop
December 13, 2022 9:00 AM - December 13, 2022 1:00 PM

Rebecca Estrada, a Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) trainer, will facilitate this training. The intent of this training is to enhance the collaboration of LEA staff (ESSER Grant/Program Management, Administration/Leadership, Business/Finance, and others), ESC ESSER/Federal Program staff, and TEA Grant Management Staff to do some brain sharing around the ESSER reporting requirements. Topics will focus on collaboration within the segregation of duties, major takeaways or lessons learned from the last round of reporting requirements, as well as utilizing finance local use codes and implementing information repository systems now to reduce the reporting burden going forward. Attendees will have several engagement opportunities to transfer their learning to their exact systems for data sources and repository systems utilizing the provided detailed crosswalks and templates. Attendees may attend this training remotely or at the ESC. The training will be streamed at the ESC in the Bluebonnet Room. If you are attending remotely, please ensure that all personnel viewing the training at your district attend in the same conference room or office. This will allow for collaboration throughout the training!

243375 - Safety-Care Initial (Crisis Prevention)
December 13, 2022 9:00 AM - December 14, 2022 4:00 PM

225595 - Youth Mental Health First Aid - YMHFA
December 15, 2022 8:00 AM - December 15, 2022 12:30 PM

245265 - LPAC
January 11, 2023 9:00 AM - January 11, 2023 4:00 PM

246954 - Tough Conversations: Anxiety Tools for Schools VIRTUAL
January 11, 2023 12:00 PM - January 11, 2023 1:00 PM

226707 - CNA & CIP: Paving the Road to Success
January 12, 2023 9:00 AM - January 12, 2023 4:00 PM

Join us in paving the road for your campus and district plans. The Comprehensive Needs Assessment is the centerpiece of the planning process. Learn about resources and what is needed to make your CNA process effective and compliant.

245291 - LPAC
January 12, 2023 9:00 AM - January 12, 2023 4:00 PM

245403 - Behavior Bites: Starting Back Positive
January 13, 2023 9:00 AM - January 13, 2023 11:00 AM

Returning after a break can be challenging and frustrating. Let's meet to discuss how to reframe our return to the classroom to a positive refresher, and opportunity to build relationships. We will cover positive reinforcement, refreshing classroom expectations, and strategies to support you throughout the spring semester.

231575 - LID: Professional Learning Community- For Life Skills or Self Contained Classrooms
January 16, 2023 9:00 AM - January 16, 2023 4:00 PM

244192 - TEXAS INSTRUCTIOINAL LEADERSHIP STEP MEETING
January 16, 2023 9:00 AM - January 16, 2023 4:00 PM

TIL STEP MEETINGS

248517 - RLA 5TH SIX WEEKS TEKS RESOURCE PLANNING SESSION GRADES 3-6
January 17, 2023 9:00 AM - January 17, 2023 4:00 PM

245296 - LPAC
January 18, 2023 9:00 AM - January 18, 2023 4:00 PM

246716 - MATH 6-12 5TH SIX WEEK PLANNING SESSION AT ESC
January 18, 2023 9:00 AM - January 18, 2023 4:00 PM

249120 - NTAC
January 19, 2023 8:00 AM - January 19, 2023 4:00 PM

For over 20 years, the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) has conducted research on the thinking and behaviors of those who commit acts of targeted school violence in an effort to prevent future tragedies. Key findings from this research indicate that establishing multidisciplinary threat assessment teams and encouraging school communities to report concerning behaviors are critical steps in the prevention of targeted violence. This presentation will highlight past incidents as well as relevant findings and recommendations from NTAC’s latest research on targeted school violence and averted school attacks in the United States. It will also focus on how communities can use a multidisciplinary approach to identify, assess, and intervene with students exhibiting concerning or threatening behaviors as early as possible.

250882 - 3-6 SCI / SOCIAL STUDIES FIFTH SIX WEEKS PLANNING SESSION
January 19, 2023 9:00 AM - January 19, 2023 4:00 PM

Participants will build data-driven instruction that engages students in learning. Emphasis will be on designing the lesson cycle to align with the TEKS and to help you reach your T-TESS goals. Teachers will be given time to evaluate data, review prior lesson plans, and purposefully plan for the upcoming grading period. Please remember to bring all documents, materials, resources, and technology that you will need.

237529 - LID: TxCan Standards-Based Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process Training
January 20, 2023 9:00 AM - January 20, 2023 4:00 PM

The focus of this session is developing present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) development based on student data, drafting annual goals (academic and/or functional) and objectives, if appropriate, and collecting data for reporting progress.

242312 - SI Legal and Ethical Updates
January 20, 2023 9:00 AM - January 20, 2023 12:00 PM

Jan Watson, JD - This session will provide the most current information regarding legal issues that specifically affect the SLP in daily activities. The training is designed to prepare participants to deliver the speech-language pathology services in their school districts based on the most current legal state and federal framework, IDEA, ESSA, and the Texas Commissioner's Rules will be included in the discussion of current legal requirements. Legal briefs & court decisions involving current legal regulations will be reviewed. *Will count for Ethics CEUs*

243168 - Diag Days
January 20, 2023 9:00 AM - January 20, 2023 4:00 PM

These days will be for networking with your fellow diagnosticians, participating in training, collaborating as a group to learn from each other and stay up to date on events and changes from TEA.

252267 - JUST IN TIME #4: ARGUMENTATIVE GENRE CHARACTERISTICS AND CENTERAL IDEA; EXTENDED CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE K-5
January 23, 2023 9:00 AM - January 23, 2023 4:00 PM

This workshop is the fourth in a series of six. Based on regional STAAR assessment data, each workshop will target the lowest-performing student expectations for the given six weeks. Participants will fully explore each targeted student expectation and practice easily implemented activities, which are adaptable to specific grade levels.

234309 - Leading Through and Through - Leadership Series 2022-2023
January 24, 2023 9:00 AM - January 24, 2023 4:00 PM

Leading Through and Through Series #4 Stephanie McConnell and Morris Lyons - Creating a Winning School Year: Leading at a Higher Level

248936 - MATH 3-6 5TH SIX WEEKS PLANNING SESSION
January 24, 2023 9:00 AM - January 24, 2023 4:00 PM

247925 - AWR-167: SPORT AND SPECIAL EVENT RISK MANAGEMENT
January 25, 2023 8:00 AM - January 26, 2023 5:00 PM

The Sport and Special Event Risk Management course is designed to build sport and special event risk management capabilities for community-wide collaboration and mitigation. Through activity-based training modules, those responsible for sporting event safety and security will increase their knowledge of planning, risk assessment, training, and continuous improvement practices. The expectation is for participants to return to their respective sport venues and coordinate the development or enhancement of a sport event security management system. This course represents a cooperative effort between The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (USM/NCS4) and the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service's National Emergency Response and Recovery Training Center (TEEX/NERRTC), a member of the Texas A&M University System.

247565 - SCIENCE 6-12 PLANNING SESSION
January 25, 2023 9:00 AM - January 25, 2023 4:00 PM

248164 - READING BY DESIGN: AN INDIVIDUALIZED DYSLEXIA INTERVENTION PROGRAM
January 25, 2023 9:00 AM - January 31, 2023 4:00 PM

Participants will learn the fundamentals of dyslexia intervention through a review of Texas dyslexia laws and current research, as well as best practices in dyslexia instruction. We will delve into evidence-based components of instruction and explore continuums for developing reading ability in students with dyslexia. Participants will learn how to deliver daily intervention utilizing Reading by Design, a systematic, explicit, and intensive reading program. Participants will receive the entire Reading by Design program with supplemental resources necessary for small group instruction. THIS COURSE REQUIRES ATTENDANCE FOR 5 FULL DAYS OF TRAINING.

247925 - AWR-167: SPORT AND SPECIAL EVENT RISK MANAGEMENT
January 25, 2023 8:00 AM - January 26, 2023 5:00 PM

248164 - READING BY DESIGN: AN INDIVIDUALIZED DYSLEXIA INTERVENTION PROGRAM
January 25, 2023 9:00 AM - January 31, 2023 4:00 PM

239810 - Paraprofessional Toolbox: It's Not A Power Struggle
January 26, 2023 3:30 PM - January 26, 2023 4:30 PM

Respect is taught, not earned. We will be going over how not to be trapped in a power struggle with your students, and how looking at the student's overall behavior is our goal. We will discuss the ABCs of behavior, and how to get answers on why challenging behavior is happening. We will also have time to ask questions in small groups based on the population of students you work with.

248164 - READING BY DESIGN: AN INDIVIDUALIZED DYSLEXIA INTERVENTION PROGRAM
January 25, 2023 9:00 AM - January 31, 2023 4:00 PM

247961 - 6-12 SOCIAL STUDIES FIFTH SIX WEEKS PLANNING SESSION
January 30, 2023 9:00 AM - January 30, 2023 4:00 PM

Participants will build data-driven instruction that engages students in learning. Emphasis will be on designing the lesson cycle to align with the TEKS and to help you reach your T-TESS goals. Teachers will be given time to evaluate data, review prior lesson plans, and purposefully plan for the upcoming grading period. Please remember to bring all documents, materials, resources, and technology that you will need.

248164 - READING BY DESIGN: AN INDIVIDUALIZED DYSLEXIA INTERVENTION PROGRAM
January 25, 2023 9:00 AM - January 31, 2023 4:00 PM

248790 - K-3 GRADES 5TH SIX WEEKS PLANNING SESSION
January 31, 2023 9:00 AM - January 31, 2023 4:00 PM

247000 - Tough Conversations: Helping Students With CBT Tools for Schools VIRTUAL
January 31, 2023 12:00 PM - January 31, 2023 1:00 PM

249279 - READING/LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12 FIFTH SIX WEEKS PLANNING SESSION
February 01, 2023 9:00 AM - February 01, 2023 4:00 PM

Participants will build data-driven instruction that engages students in learning. Emphasis will be on designing the lesson cycle to align with the TEKS and to help you reach your T-TESS goals. Teachers will be given time to review prior lesson plans, and purposefully plan their instruction for the upcoming grading period.

227989 - STAFFING AND MASTER SCHEDULE
February 06, 2023 8:00 AM - February 06, 2023 5:00 PM

Participants at ESC Region 15 will learn how to determine staffing needs early in the spring based upon student choice requests and student PGP's. Once staffing needs are determined, particpants will work through the process of how to build a master schedule of classes based upon the needs of the students and ensure they can go into hiring season knowing whom they need to hire!

245365 - ESL CERTIFICATION
February 08, 2023 9:00 AM - February 08, 2023 4:00 PM

This training will help teachers challenge the ESL certification test.

226879 - 2022-2023 DYSLEXIA LEADERSHIP NETWORKING - ZOOM ONLY
February 10, 2023 9:00 AM - February 10, 2023 11:00 AM

242313 - Diagnosing and Treating Articulation and Phonological Disorders in the Schools
February 10, 2023 9:00 AM - February 10, 2023 12:00 PM

Lonnie Harris - This workshop will address challenging issues in articulation therapy, including correcting /r/, frontal & lateral lisp, and glottal stops. Phonology treatment will include determining which phonological process to address first, as well as treating 10 common developmental and 2 non-developmental processes.

246982 - Tough Conversations: Setting Boundaries Through Assertiveness VIRTUAL
February 13, 2023 12:00 PM - February 13, 2023 1:00 PM

246519 - SAFETY 1st CONFERENCE: MAKING SCHOOLS SAFE
February 16, 2023 8:30 AM - February 16, 2023 4:30 PM

Providing a safe and secure school environment for our children and staff has become increasingly complex. Superintendents, school police chiefs, directors, staff and leadership face unprecedented social changes, potential targeted acts of violence, pandemic issues and catastrophic events in our nation’s schools. In this one-day safety conference, Region 15 is bringing together some of the country’s most experienced school safety experts to discuss multiple topics on this subject.

248519 - RLA 6TH SIX WEEKS TEKS RESOURCE PLANNING SESSION GRADES 3-6
February 16, 2023 9:00 AM - February 16, 2023 4:00 PM

225914 - Title II Overview: Supporting Your Crew
February 21, 2023 9:00 AM - February 21, 2023 11:00 AM

247567 - SCIENCE 6-12 PLANNING SESSION
February 22, 2023 9:00 AM - February 22, 2023 4:00 PM

250911 - 3-6 SCI / SOCIAL STUDIES SIXTH SIX WEEKS PLANNING SESSION
February 23, 2023 9:00 AM - February 23, 2023 4:00 PM

Participants will build data-driven instruction that engages students in learning. Emphasis will be on designing the lesson cycle to align with the TEKS and to help you reach your T-TESS goals. Teachers will be given time to evaluate data, review prior lesson plans, and purposefully plan for the upcoming grading period. Please remember to bring all documents, materials, resources, and technology that you will need.

239812 - Paraprofessional Toolbox: Why Am I Talking?
February 23, 2023 3:30 PM - February 23, 2023 4:30 PM

Why am I talking? In this session, we will talk about wait time, what planned ignoring looks like, and how to help students take a break. Understanding that talking is not always helpful for different reasons: behavior, processing, and more. We will also have time to ask questions in small groups based on the population of students you work with.

247962 - 6-12 SOCIAL STUDIES SIXTH SIX WEEKS PLANNING SESSION
February 27, 2023 9:00 AM - February 27, 2023 4:00 PM

Participants will build data-driven instruction that engages students in learning. Emphasis will be on designing the lesson cycle to align with the TEKS and to help you reach your T-TESS goals. Teachers will be given time to evaluate data, review prior lesson plans, and purposefully plan for the upcoming grading period. Please remember to bring all documents, materials, resources, and technology that you will need.

252270 - JUST IN TIME #5: REVISING AND EDITING; SENTENCE AND WRITTEN COMPOSITION K-5
February 27, 2023 9:00 AM - February 27, 2023 4:00 PM

This workshop is the fifth in a series of six. Based on regional STAAR assessment data, each workshop will target the lowest-performing student expectations for the given six weeks. Participants will fully explore each targeted student expectation and practice easily implemented activities, which are adaptable to specific grade levels.

234311 - Leading Through and Through - Leadership Series 2022-2023
February 28, 2023 9:00 AM - February 28, 2023 4:00 PM

Join the Region 15 Leadership team as we analyze any and all data (you choose) and learn how that data can be used to drive instruction. The afternoon will consist of chatting with others who have learned why data is so important and how to plan your schedule around ensuring data meetings take place. Talk Data To Me Morning - Who needs data? We all do - data drives instruction Afternoon - Bring people who run great data meetings - trackers, data notebooks, PLC meetings, data meetings, scheduling

248796 - K-3 GRADES 6TH SIX WEEKS PLANNING SESSION
February 28, 2023 9:00 AM - February 28, 2023 4:00 PM

226641 - PFE REQUIREMENTS
March 01, 2023 9:00 AM - March 01, 2023 12:00 PM

In this virtual session LEAs will be provided with additional guidance, clarification, and support on the Annual Title I meeting and PFE evaluation.

246718 - MATH 6-12 6TH SIX WEEK PLANNING SESSION AT ESC
March 01, 2023 9:00 AM - March 01, 2023 4:00 PM

250816 - ESC REGION 15 - DMAC USERS' MEETING
March 01, 2023 9:00 AM - March 01, 2023 12:00 PM

All schools are invited to attend DMAC’s yearly networking event to discuss the latest enhancements in the software. For 2023, we are focusing on how we can help students prepare for state testing online. Learn how to create, administer and report on online assessments in DMAC. Education Specialists will also provide some tips for using Learning Plans to document student growth and monitor their progress. Aside from what’s new, this is YOUR meeting. DMAC offers 20 different web-based applications. We will tailor the rest of the meeting to fit your specific needs. Please bring any questions, feedback or suggestions that would help your school take full advantage of the tools in DMAC.

248940 - MATH 3-6 6TH SIX WEEKS PLANNING SESSION
March 02, 2023 9:00 AM - March 02, 2023 4:00 PM

243175 - Diag Days
March 03, 2023 9:00 AM - March 03, 2023 4:00 PM

These days will be for networking with your fellow diagnosticians, participating in training, collaborating as a group to learn from each other and stay up to date on events and changes from TEA.

247012 - Tough Conversations: Being a Restorative Educator When Waters Get Rough VIRTUAL
March 03, 2023 12:00 PM - March 03, 2023 1:00 PM

249283 - READING/LANGUAGE ARTS 6-12 SIXTH SIX WEEKS PLANNING SESSION
March 06, 2023 9:00 AM - March 06, 2023 4:00 PM

Participants will build data-driven instruction that engages students in learning. Emphasis will be on designing the lesson cycle to align with the TEKS and to help you reach your T-TESS goals. Teachers will be given time to review prior lesson plans, and purposefully plan their instruction for the upcoming grading period.

246963 - Tough Conversations: Suicide Intervention Strategies in Schools (Part 1) VIRTUAL
March 21, 2023 12:00 PM - March 21, 2023 1:00 PM

236973 - NEW TEACHER ACADEMY FOLLOW UP
March 23, 2023 9:00 AM - March 23, 2023 4:00 PM

246969 - Tough Conversations: Suicide Intervention Strategies in Schools (Part 2) VIRTUAL
March 23, 2023 12:00 PM - March 23, 2023 1:00 PM

231574 - LID: Professional Learning Community- For Life Skills or Self Contained Classrooms
March 27, 2023 9:00 AM - March 27, 2023 4:00 PM

252273 - JUST IN TIME #6: MAKING INFERENCES AND CONNECTIONS ACROSS TEXTS (PAIRED PASSAGES) K-5
March 27, 2023 9:00 AM - March 27, 2023 4:00 PM

This workshop is the last in a series of six. Based on regional STAAR assessment data, each workshop will target the lowest-performing student expectations for the given six weeks. Participants will fully explore each targeted student expectation and practice easily implemented activities, which are adaptable to specific grade levels.

247007 - Tough Conversations: Addressing Substance Use & Other Problem Addictions VIRTUAL
March 29, 2023 12:00 PM - March 29, 2023 1:00 PM

239814 - Paraprofessional Toolbox: Visual Supports for All
March 30, 2023 3:30 PM - March 30, 2023 4:30 PM

Visual Supports are highly effective supports for students with disabilities. Come see all that is possible with visual supports, no matter what area you work in. We will also have time to ask questions in small groups based on the population of students you work with.

242316 - Solving the Puzzle-Language and Literacy Assessment and Intervention in School-Age Children
April 21, 2023 9:00 AM - April 21, 2023 12:00 PM

Michaela Ritter, PhD, CCC-SLP - The webinar will explore the tools needed to administer a comprehensive language and literacy assessment for school-age children. We will focus on the selection and implementation of evidence-based interventions for individuals with language and reading impairments. A variety of approaches will be discussed based on student/client assessment results.

243177 - Diag Days
April 21, 2023 9:00 AM - April 21, 2023 4:00 PM

These days will be for networking with your fellow diagnosticians, participating in training, collaborating as a group to learn from each other and stay up to date on events and changes from TEA.

239815 - Paraprofessional Toolbox: Discussion Panel
April 27, 2023 3:30 PM - April 27, 2023 4:30 PM

What works for others? In this final session, we will have colleagues from around the region available to answer any questions that you might still have. Once you register, you should receive a link to a form to submit questions. We can’t wait to see what everyone does to meet the needs of the students in Region 15!

225776 - Spring Pitstop: Bringing Home Your Federal Programs
May 04, 2023 9:00 AM - May 04, 2023 12:00 PM

There is a lot to do as districts prepare to close out the 2022-23 school year and make plans to launch 2022-24! Be sure to take time to receive key updates that will ensure your LEA is on the right track. Participants of this session will receive the latest news regarding ESSA and ESSER programs.

226881 - 2022-2023 DYSLEXIA LEADERSHIP NETWORK - ZOOM ONLY
May 12, 2023 1:00 PM - May 12, 2023 3:00 PM

242320 - Updates on Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) Assessment and Treatment
May 19, 2023 9:00 AM - May 19, 2023 12:00 PM

Sue Caspari, MS, CCC-SLP - In this session, Ms. Caspari will provide updates on best practices for the assessment and treatment of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) addressing assessment, intervention, and developing functional goals.

226642 - PFE REQUIREMENTS
June 01, 2023 9:00 AM - June 01, 2023 12:00 PM

In a family-school partnership, students and parents should feel connected, and educators should feel supported. This half-day session will provide a quick overview of ESSA Section 1116, Building Capacity requirements and will focus on strategies to help schools work innovatively with parent, families, and community organizations.

236154 - Summer Workshop
June 06, 2023 8:00 AM - June 07, 2023 5:00 PM

Summer workshop room reservation

236154 - Summer Workshop
June 06, 2023 8:00 AM - June 07, 2023 5:00 PM

Summer workshop room reservation

251908 - MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY - GRADE 2
June 08, 2023 9:00 AM - June 12, 2023 4:00 PM

Through hands-on activities focusing on whole number operations and fraction concepts, these academies are designed to strengthen participants' knowledge of mathematics' concepts and processes, improve overall mathematics instruction and lead to student success on statewide assessments and post-secondary readiness. Participants will receive $350 stipend upon successful completion of the 3-day academy. You must attend all 3 days. Lunch will be one hour each day. This session is open to grade 2 classroom teachers only. This is a repeat of 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 sessions.

251908 - MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY - GRADE 2
June 08, 2023 9:00 AM - June 12, 2023 4:00 PM

242323 - Comprehensive Stuttering Therapy for Middle-School and High-School Students
June 16, 2023 9:00 AM - June 16, 2023 12:00 PM

J. Scott Yaruss, PhD, CCC-SLP - The teenage years bring unique challenges for children who stutter-and the clinicians who serve them! This presentation will discuss ways to help middle-school and high-school students face the difficult situations that are common for this age. Topics will include communicating in social situations and in the classroom, coping with negative reactions by peers (such as bullying), and learning to accept themselves as people who stutter as they focus their attention on successful and effective communication as the ultimate goal of speaking.

251969 - MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY - GRADE 3
June 19, 2023 9:00 AM - June 21, 2023 4:00 PM

Through hands-on activities focusing on whole number operations and fraction concepts, these academies are designed to strengthen participants' knowledge of mathematics' concepts and processes, improve overall mathematics instruction and lead to student success on statewide assessments and post-secondary readiness. Participants will receive a $350 stipend upon successful completion of the 3-day academy. You must attend all 3 days. Lunch will be one hour each day. This session is open to grade 3 classroom teachers only. This is a repeat of 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 sessions.

239774 - ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP (AEL)
June 20, 2023 8:30 AM - June 22, 2023 4:30 PM

Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) is the corequisite for T-TESS. Administrators and prospective administrators must complete AEL and T-TESS in order to be a certified teacher appraiser and fulfill responsibilities associated with the position of principal/assistant principal. All participants must pay the $125 certificate fee. Out of region participants will pay $400 for cost of session plus the $125 certificate fee. See Special Instructions for more details.

251969 - MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY - GRADE 3
June 19, 2023 9:00 AM - June 21, 2023 4:00 PM

Through hands-on activities focusing on whole number operations and fraction concepts, these academies are designed to strengthen participants' knowledge of mathematics' concepts and processes, improve overall mathematics instruction and lead to student success on statewide assessments and post-secondary readiness. Participants will receive a $350 stipend upon successful completion of the 3-day academy. You must attend all 3 days. Lunch will be one hour each day. This session is open to grade 3 classroom teachers only. This is a repeat of 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 sessions.

239774 - ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP (AEL)
June 20, 2023 8:30 AM - June 22, 2023 4:30 PM

251969 - MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY - GRADE 3
June 19, 2023 9:00 AM - June 21, 2023 4:00 PM

Through hands-on activities focusing on whole number operations and fraction concepts, these academies are designed to strengthen participants' knowledge of mathematics' concepts and processes, improve overall mathematics instruction and lead to student success on statewide assessments and post-secondary readiness. Participants will receive a $350 stipend upon successful completion of the 3-day academy. You must attend all 3 days. Lunch will be one hour each day. This session is open to grade 3 classroom teachers only. This is a repeat of 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 sessions.

239774 - ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP (AEL)
June 20, 2023 8:30 AM - June 22, 2023 4:30 PM

251256 - DMAC ACADEMY - DAY 1
June 27, 2023 9:00 AM - June 27, 2023 4:00 PM

Utilities, State Assessment, Student Portfolio, Appraisals, lead4ward, Exports and PlanWorks • Utilize the pieces of DMAC designed for Administrators, Counselors, Testing Coordinators, Interventionists, Team Leaders and other District/Campus staff. We’ll share tips highlighting how to set up user accounts in DMAC and how to provide access to relevant reports to analyze, trend, and compare STAAR or TELPAS data. Aggregate state and local data with lead4ward and Data Exports. We’ll also show how to create online forms in FormWorks, document Appraisals (including the ability to calibrate T-TESS processes for TIA), and highlight our PlanWorks piece for your DIPs and CIPs!

251257 - DMAC ACADEMY - DAY 2
June 28, 2023 9:00 AM - June 28, 2023 4:00 PM

Online Testing & Local Assessments in DMAC • Use local data in DMAC to efficiently drive student growth and improve instruction. Create quality online assessments aligned to STAAR standards using the TAG test item bank and collect data in TEKScore. We’ll focus on how to create, score and report on assessment items with the new interactive item types (e.g., hot spot, inline choice, multi-select, etc.). Effortlessly analyze results by customizing the options of your favorite reports under the 1-click settings included with the Teacher Dashboards.

251258 - DMAC ACADEMY - DAY 3
June 29, 2023 9:00 AM - June 29, 2023 4:00 PM

251900 - MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY - GRADES K-1
July 05, 2023 9:00 AM - July 07, 2023 4:00 PM

Through hands-on activities focusing on whole number operations and fraction concepts, these academies are designed to strengthen participants' knowledge of mathematics' concepts and processes, improve overall mathematics instruction and lead to student success on statewide assessments and post-secondary readiness. Participants will receive $350 stipend upon successful completion of the 3-day academy. You must attend all 3 days. Lunch will be one hour each day. This session is open to grade K and 1 classroom teachers only. This is a repeat of 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 sessions.

251900 - MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY - GRADES K-1
July 05, 2023 9:00 AM - July 07, 2023 4:00 PM

Through hands-on activities focusing on whole number operations and fraction concepts, these academies are designed to strengthen participants' knowledge of mathematics' concepts and processes, improve overall mathematics instruction and lead to student success on statewide assessments and post-secondary readiness. Participants will receive $350 stipend upon successful completion of the 3-day academy. You must attend all 3 days. Lunch will be one hour each day. This session is open to grade K and 1 classroom teachers only. This is a repeat of 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 sessions.

251900 - MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT ACADEMY - GRADES K-1
July 05, 2023 9:00 AM - July 07, 2023 4:00 PM

Through hands-on activities focusing on whole number operations and fraction concepts, these academies are designed to strengthen participants' knowledge of mathematics' concepts and processes, improve overall mathematics instruction and lead to student success on statewide assessments and post-secondary readiness. Participants will receive $350 stipend upon successful completion of the 3-day academy. You must attend all 3 days. Lunch will be one hour each day. This session is open to grade K and 1 classroom teachers only. This is a repeat of 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 sessions.

242325 - Informal Assessment: Informed Goals and Services
July 14, 2023 12:00 PM - July 14, 2023 3:00 PM

Shellie Bader, MS, CCC-SLP - This presentation will give SLPs the knowledge and confidence to use qualitative assessment measures in their comprehensive evaluation process in order to meet legal requirements, professional standards, district and community needs. Participants will learn to use a variety of informal assessment strategies, including an in-depth discussion on dynamic assessment, as well as the use of interpreters when necessary and appropriate documentation for written reports.

239769 - TEXAS TEACHER EVALUATION AND SUPPORT SYSTEM
July 25, 2023 8:30 AM - July 27, 2023 4:30 PM

Appraisal training for Administrators. AEL Is a required co-requisite for those attending T-TESS unless formally trained in ILD and who have an ILD certificate for verification. All participants must pay the $125 certificate fee. Out of region participants will pay $400 for cost of session plus the $125 certificate fee. See Special Instructions for more information.

239769 - TEXAS TEACHER EVALUATION AND SUPPORT SYSTEM
July 25, 2023 8:30 AM - July 27, 2023 4:30 PM