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Date: 4/29/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Please join Region 15’s Leslie Martin and Richard Roper, Math Specialists, to discuss SB 2124 – the Middle School Advance Math Program. The purpose of the law is to increase the number of students who complete advanced mathematics course in high school. Additionally, each school district and open enrollment charter school SHALL develop an advanced mathematics program for middle school students that is designed to enable those students to enroll in Algebra I in eighth grade. In addition to Middle School Advanced Math discussions, Traci Terrill will provide you considerations when creating master schedules, CTE and the need for digital PGPs…gone are the days of paper personal graduation plans! Two things you must know about and implement within the master schedule.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/30/2024
Start Time: 7:45 AM
End Time: 9:15 AM
Location: Conference Room #4
Date: 4/30/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Online Course
A book study for all educators exploring sustainable behavioral changes through brain state awareness rather than compliance and obedience using Lori L. Desautels book, Connections over Compliance: Rewiring our Perceptions of Discipline. Books available via the ESC. Contact lesley.casarez@esc15.net and anne.hardegree@esc15.net for details.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
10
Date: 4/30/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
These modules are geared toward experienced administrators who seek to learn more about planning for and implementing a comprehensive K-12 career readiness program, building teacher capacity, expanding programs that align with labor market needs, and evaluating the quality of CTE instructional materials, equipment, and facilities. Experienced Administrator Module 2: CTE Program Evaluation provides essential knowledge for CTE leaders to expand their CTE programs to align with high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand occupations. In this module, participants will learn about conducting program evaluations to spearhead program improvement practices while anchoring the work to T-TESS and T-PESS evaluation ratings. Program evaluations build upon the strengths, needs, and priorities identified in the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) and provide guidance for improving and increasing the capacity of program activity.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/30/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
Counselors and leaders will have the opportunity to work their way through the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs (5th ed.) and the Texas Evaluation Model for Professional School Counselors (3rd Ed). We will engage in discussions to transform school counseling programs to align with these models as we take a deep dive into each. Participants will have an opportunity to evaluate current programmatic structures and practices, and identify opportunities, actions, and next steps. Bring your copies of each model and a device. This is a two-day workshop and the series will be repeated.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/30/2024
Start Time: 11:15 AM
End Time: 12:45 PM
Location: Conference Room #4
Date: 4/30/2024
Start Time: 11:30 AM
End Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Online Course
A book study for all educators exploring sustainable behavioral changes through brain state awareness rather than compliance and obedience using Lori L. Desautels book, Connections over Compliance: Rewiring our Perceptions of Discipline. Books available via the ESC. Contact lesley.casarez@esc15.net and anne.hardegree@esc15.net for details.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
10
Date: 5/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
The first hour discussion will center around news in the world of school finance. The remainder of the training will be for those districts that want to update the state aid template with April Preliminary property values.
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/1/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
The Summer PEIMS Splash sessions are a dive into a particular data area that is reported in Summer PEIMS. What will be reported from each area will be covered in detail, including which reports to verify the data with. All student personnel, counselors, principals and special program directors are welcome to join! April 3rd - Grade Reporting April 10th - Registration April 17th - Discipline April 24th - Graduation May 1st - Attendance
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/2/2024
Start Time: 9:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Online Webinar
Come join us as we cover how to finish out the school year! This training will cover the End of Year process for both Secondary and Elementary. We will discuss setting district/campus options, posting grades, assigning credit, verifying grades, report cards but also all the steps needed to complete the year. After a short break we will come back to cover how to calculate grade averaging and class ranking for current year to make sure all secondary students are ready for next year!
Max Participants:
300
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/2/2024
Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Exploring evidence-based strategies for helping students on their darkest days. What do we say? What do we not? How do we help? How can we have the greatest positive impact without doing more damage? This session will address all of these questions and more!
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Crane ISD - Crane Elementary School
This session is specially designed to meet the needs of teachers who are implementing Amplify, Eureka, Carnegie (Tier 1 Core Curriculum). Come work in a collaborative group as we explore modules, topics, and the models used across grade levels.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/4/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
This course will provide the Texas School Bus Driver Recertification 8-hour state-mandated training required for all school bus drivers every three years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. LOCATION: ESC Region 15, 612 S. Irene St., San Angelo TX. DATE/TIME: SATURDAY MAY 4, 2024 8AM - 5PM. 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.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/6/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
This session is designed to introduce preservice educators to the valuable resources of Law-Related Education. Using children’s literature, participants will focus on good citizenship as well as other social studies standards from the history and government strands of the TEKS. Along with the literature preservice teachers will experience interactive and engaging lessons for implementation in their classrooms. Those attending will receive the resources and lessons that are demonstrated.
Max Participants:
55
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/7/2024
Start Time: 7:45 AM
End Time: 9:15 AM
Location: Conference Room #4
Date: 5/7/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Online Course
A book study for all educators exploring sustainable behavioral changes through brain state awareness rather than compliance and obedience using Lori L. Desautels book, Connections over Compliance: Rewiring our Perceptions of Discipline. Books available via the ESC. Contact lesley.casarez@esc15.net and anne.hardegree@esc15.net for details.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
10
Date: 5/7/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is designed for adults regularly interacting with young people. This course requires 2 hours self-paced work prior to the 4.5 hours Instructor-led training. The training 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. INSTRUCTOR FOR THIS COURSE: ida.hambrick@wtcmhmr.org
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
5
Date: 5/7/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
There is a lot to do as districts prepare to close out the 2023-24 school year and make plans to launch 2024-25! 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.
Max Participants:
500
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/7/2024
Start Time: 11:15 AM
End Time: 12:45 PM
Location: Conference Room #4
Date: 5/7/2024
Start Time: 11:30 AM
End Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Online Course
A book study for all educators exploring sustainable behavioral changes through brain state awareness rather than compliance and obedience using Lori L. Desautels book, Connections over Compliance: Rewiring our Perceptions of Discipline. Books available via the ESC. Contact lesley.casarez@esc15.net and anne.hardegree@esc15.net for details.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
10
Date: 5/8/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecos Room
Date: 5/9/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecos Room
Literacy for All is a free, two-day TEA training worth 12 continuing professional education (CPE) credits. This training delves into the science of teaching reading and explores how cognitive processes impact learning foundational literacy skills. If you choose to attend this training, you will be watching, via Zoom, a live presentation that is happening at another service center. If you would rather attend this training via Zoom from the comfort of your own district or home, there is an option for you to register via Zoom for this training, as well as 2 other offerings of it. You will be sent all of the digital materials necessary either way. If you would like the link to be able to watch these workshops on your own, please email valerie.moos@esc15.net.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/8/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Concho Room
Every two years, LEAs who receive a Perkins V allocation (Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act) are required to complete the SC5600 Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment. The application has been updated by TEA and due in eGrants on July 1, 2024. Please join ESC 15 for a detailed training on completing the CLNA followed by an optional time to work on the CLNA.
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/9/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
Date: 5/9/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
In this final splash we will cover PEIMS updates for the 23-24 school year. Then deep dive into State Reporting where we will cover the extract process and organization data. Next, we will swim over to common mistakes and errors. We will finish out this dive by comparing ASCENDER and TSDS reports.
Max Participants:
355
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Presenter: Marva Mount, M. A., CCC-SLP, FNAP Description: This course will examine how the idea of gestalt language processing can be a useful approach for the evaluation and treatment of individuals who communicate through echolalia. We will explore what it is, how understanding it can be useful to some children we serve, and what the current evidence we have says about it. This course will also explain the implications and ethics of working with sensitivity and understanding groups that are neurodiverse and groups that may need a specific approach due to cultural norms. 2.5 TSHA CEUs
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Mesquite/Pecan Rooms
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.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/13/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Live Oak Room
MATH RBIS RECORDING
Max Participants:
10
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/13/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
The Foster Care Consortium will meet on topics of relevance to foster care liaisons, local agencies, and others interested in topics related to foster care.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/13/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Llano Room
Date: 5/14/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Llano Room
Math for All is a free, one-and-a-half day TEA training worth nine continuing professional education (CPE) credits. It is designed to help educators build capacity in understanding how specific disabilities impact students’ learning of mathematics. Through hands-on activities, participants will explore how learning abilities associated with disabilities, including dyslexia and disorders related to dyslexia, impact the learning of whole number addition and subtraction. In this session, participants will build knowledge and understanding of how instructional supports, including the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines along with assistive technology, can be used to accommodate and reduce the impact of a disability when learning mathematics. If you choose to attend this training, you will be watching, via Zoom, a live presentation that is happening at another service center. If you would rather attend this training via Zoom from the comfort of your own district or home, there is an option for you to register via Zoom for this training, as well as 2 other offerings of it. You will be sent all of the digital materials necessary either way. If you would like the link to be able to watch these workshops on your own, please email valerie.moos@esc15.net.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/13/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Online Webinar
We will be hosting a call with TxSSC Readiness Specialist, Cumorah Eldredge on May 13th to discuss preparations for the 2024-2025 Fall EOP Submission (Basic Plan & Cybersecurity Annex). Districts that joined in on planning calls and attended the in person workshop last year had less adjustments / corrections to make during their submission, so we hope you will join us this year!
Max Participants:
120
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/13/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Concho Room
Every two years, LEAs who receive a Perkins V allocation (Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act) are required to complete the SC5600 Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment. The application has been updated by TEA and due in eGrants on July 1, 2024. Please join ESC 15 for a detailed training on completing the CLNA followed by an optional time to work on the CLNA.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/14/2024
Start Time: 7:45 AM
End Time: 8:15 AM
Location: Conference Room #4
Date: 5/14/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Online Course
A book study for all educators exploring sustainable behavioral changes through brain state awareness rather than compliance and obedience using Lori L. Desautels book, Connections over Compliance: Rewiring our Perceptions of Discipline. Books available via the ESC. Contact lesley.casarez@esc15.net and anne.hardegree@esc15.net for details.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
10
Date: 5/14/2024
Start Time: 11:15 AM
End Time: 12:45 PM
Location: Conference Room #4
Date: 5/14/2024
Start Time: 11:30 AM
End Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Online Course
A book study for all educators exploring sustainable behavioral changes through brain state awareness rather than compliance and obedience using Lori L. Desautels book, Connections over Compliance: Rewiring our Perceptions of Discipline. Books available via the ESC. Contact lesley.casarez@esc15.net and anne.hardegree@esc15.net for details.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
10
Date: 5/15/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:45 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Step into the tech-tastic time machine and find out how to create modern-day digital Trapper Keepers. Never heard of this pop culture icon? Fear not! We'll transport you to an era when binders were bold, patterns were vibrant, and school supplies were legendary. Imagine a fusion of retro charm and modern tech as we bring the spirit of the Trapper Keeper into the digital realm. Get ready to sprinkle magic into your digital notebooks in this retro-fueled journey where Google Slides and Canva meet the legendary Trapper Keeper! Best of all, this workshop is online and self-paced, so you can sip coffee and create in your favorite chair! Class will launch May 15th, 2024.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/15/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:45 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Canva, the graphics wizard, has pulled off some jaw-dropping magic tricks with its latest AI-powered features, and we're here to spill the beans on how Canva can take student creations to a whole new level! Whether you're a seasoned design pro or a creative enthusiast, this workshop will show you how Canva can empower your students to design like experts and to give vision to their thinking. Areas of Focus: T-TESS 1.4 Incorporating technology aligned to instructional purposes, actively engaging them in ownership of their learning Addressing the new technology standards Streamline your own workflow and design like a pro! Best of all, this workshop is online and self-paced, so you can sip coffee and create in your favorite chair! Class will launch May 15th, 2024.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/15/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:45 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Are you ready to shake up your classroom assessment techniques? Say goodbye to traditional exit tickets and hello to a world of digital innovation with Google tools! Join us for an interactive online course designed to empower educators like you to seamlessly integrate technology into your teaching toolkit. Best of all, this workshop is online and self-paced, so you can sip coffee and create in your favorite chair! Class will launch May 15th, 2024.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/20/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 11:45 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Embark on a transformative journey to enhance your tech-integration skills with our online, self-paced book study for "Tech Like a Pirate" by Matt Miller. Through his book, educator and instructional technology expert Matt Miller provides a treasure trove of practical strategies and actionable insights that will lead you to develop and create interactive, engaging activities to implement in your classroom. *Participants from a Title II district will get the book for free. Non-Title II districts will pay the cost of the book which is $15. Please sign in to your account to reflect this. **If you register after May 15th, the book will be at the ESC 15 front desk during summer business hours to pick up.
Max Participants:
220
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/20/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 11:45 PM
Location: Online Webinar
In this engaging and informative book study, we will be exploring Matt Miller’s book AI For Educators which investigates the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to transform education. Through Miller's insightful lens, you'll gain a clear understanding of AI's capabilities and limitations, and discover and try out some practical ways to integrate AI tools and strategies into your classroom practices. You'll also examine the ethical considerations and societal implications of AI in education, preparing you to navigate this emerging field responsibly and effectively. *Participants from a Title II district will get the book for free. Non-Title II districts will pay the cost of the book which is $15. Please sign in to your account to reflect this. **If you register after May 15th, the book will be at the ESC 15 front desk during summer business hours to pick up. ***Participants will need to be willing to sign up for some of the AI applications to participate.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/20/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Amistad Room - Del Rio
Date: 5/20/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Val Verde Room - Del Rio
Changes in science are on the horizon for the 2024-2025 school year. Come join us and explore two critical components of the newly adopted science standards: Scientific and Engineering Practices and Recurring Themes and Concepts. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop or Chromebook. This workshop will take place in Del Rio.
Max Participants:
52
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/20/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:45 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Wondering how you are going to implement the new K-8 tech apps TEKS? Google CS First is a free, easy-to-use computer science curriculum designed for students in grades 4-8 (ages 9-14). No coding knowledge is necessary! Teachers use the video content to teach kids coding basics with Scratch for CS First, a special version of the Scratch coding editor inside the CS First website. In this online, self-paced course, you will become a student to explore and participate in six of CS First's Introductory lessons to experience what your students will. *For this online, self-paced course, we will use Region 15 Canvas platform for content. **Being an online, self-paced course means you have until August 30, 2024, for all assignments to be completed to get your CPE hours.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/20/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:45 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Through this course, each participant will navigate and engage with various parts of Eduphoria Strive in order to successfully apply both software and pedagogical best practices with: Goals (S.G), Evaluation Process (S.E), and Professional Learning (S.P). This learning course is composed of 4 separate units, with each unit consisting of 5-6 modules. Each module hosts a video resource, supplemental text resource, and discussion component.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/21/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Amistad Room - Del Rio
Date: 5/21/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Val Verde Room - Del Rio
Changes in science are on the horizon for the 2024-2025 school year. Come join us and explore two critical components of the newly adopted science standards: Scientific and Engineering Practices and Recurring Themes and Concepts. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop or Chromebook. This workshop will take place in Del Rio.
Max Participants:
52
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/21/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
This presentation will cover reporting requirements and the process for fingerprinting employees and utilizing the Do Not Hire Registry. We will also discuss how to access and submitting reports via the Misconduct Reporting Portal and we will cover contractor fingerprinting. This presentation will also include important legislative updates. TEA Educator Investigation division will provide an overview of the division's responsibilities and provide an overview of the internal investigative processes. Presented by TEA – Mario Ramirez, Ashley Pillay, and Chris Thornton.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/22/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
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.
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/22/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
Counselors and leaders will have the opportunity to work their way through the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs (5th ed.) and the Texas Evaluation Model for Professional School Counselors (3rd Ed). We will engage in discussions to transform school counseling programs to align with these models as we take a deep dive into each. Participants will have an opportunity to evaluate current programmatic structures and practices, and identify opportunities, actions, and next steps. Bring your copies of each model and a device. This is a two-day workshop and the series will be repeated.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/22/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Information in this course comes from the Feeding Infants in the Child and Adult Care Food Program guide. Creditable Foods for Infants covers handling and preparing breastmilk, infant formula, and solid foods. Details include information about the CACFP infant meal pattern, working with breastmilk and infant formula, bottle feeding, developmental readiness, and identifying creditable solid foods in the CACFP infant meal pattern. At the end of this lesson, participants should be able to describe how a baby's eating habits fit within the CACFP infant meal pattern.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/23/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Quad (Concho/Nueces/Pecos/Rio Grande Rooms)
With so many items in our world being powered by lithium-ion batteries it is important to understand the hazards presented by these energy sources. This course will introduce school personnel and first responders to the new hazards presented by Lithium-Ion batteries. We will present a short history on the problem, why these fires are so difficult to put out, and provide tools on how to effectively and safely respond to emergencies involving Lithium Ion batteries. Items that we will go over include: - Battery types and light chemistry discussion - Battery platforms and uses - Fire Code limitations - Response options and tools - Disposal considerations - Fire Investigation considerations The course will be offered in four 4-hour trainings across the two days to school district emergency personnel/safety directors and firefighters. Registration can be found on the TEEX website.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/23/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
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.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/28/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Concho/Nueces Rooms
Date: 5/28/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecos/Rio Grande Rooms
Date: 5/29/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Concho/Nueces Rooms
Date: 5/29/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecos/Rio Grande Rooms
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 required 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)
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
6
Date: 5/29/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
Changes in science are on the horizon for the 2024-2025 school year. Come join us and explore two critical components of the newly adopted science standards: Scientific and Engineering Practices and Recurring Themes and Concepts. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop or Chromebook. This workshop will be hosted in San Angelo at the Region 15 Center.
Max Participants:
52
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/29/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Brownwood ISD - Administration
This training and workday will be held at the Brownwood Admin Building for LEAs within the area (2707 Southside Dr. Brownwood, TX 76801). Every two years, LEAs who receive a Perkins V allocation (Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act) are required to complete the SC5600 Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment. The application has been updated by TEA and due in eGrants on July 1, 2024. Please join ESC 15 for a detailed training on completing the CLNA followed by an optional time to work on the CLNA.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/29/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
This class teaches menu planners of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP) how to plan a basic menu, advanced techniques that increase student acceptance and support nutritional requirements and tools that support the menu plan.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/29/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Course
This session will provide an opportunity for school districts participating in the Title III LEP SSA to share the needs of their Emergent Bilinguals. The information gathered will then be used to guide the completion of the Title III LEP Grant and plan for the 2024-2025 school year activities and professional development. We will also discuss the Title III Compliance Report requirements and school district responsibilities.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/29/2024
Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Sexual Abuse, Human Trafficking, and Other Maltreatment of Children
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/29/2024
Start Time: 1:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
This session will provide an opportunity for school districts participating in the Title III LEP SSA to share the needs of their Emergent Bilinguals. The information gathered will then be used to guide the completion of the Title III LEP Grant and plan for the 2024-2025 school year activities and professional development. We will also discuss the Title III Compliance Report requirements and school district responsibilities.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/29/2024
Start Time: 6:00 PM
End Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Sexual Abuse, Human Trafficking, and Other Maltreatment of Children
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/30/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Concho/Nueces Rooms
Date: 5/30/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecos/Rio Grande Rooms
One Day refresher must have gone through initial to attend this training. 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. 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)
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
6
Date: 5/30/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
: Many a student case consult at ESC 15 begins with the phrase, “I’ve got a student, and (s)he is telling us (s)he’s suicidal…what do we do?” We’ll answer that question and more in this workshop! We cover the gamut with this one – proactive measures to prevent suicide; best practices and your legal responsibilities related to assessment, safety planning, and referral; resources available across Region 15 to help struggling students; and what to do in the wake of a suicide that impacts your district (postvention).
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/30/2024
Start Time: 9:30 AM
End Time: 11:30 AM
Location: Online Webinar
Can you believe its time to start the 24-25 school year!?!? Join us as we cover the data needing to be verified to ensure a successful start to the 2024-2025 school year! We will cover what finishing steps need to be completed to make sure 23-24 is good to go. Then we will go over all the information that is required for next year so that your rollover is easy and successful.
Max Participants:
500
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/30/2024
Start Time: 1:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
This session will provide an opportunity for school districts participating in the Title III LEP SSA to share the needs of their Emergent Bilinguals. The information gathered will then be used to guide the completion of the Title III LEP Grant and plan for the 2024-2025 school year activities and professional development. We will also discuss the Title III Compliance Report requirements and school district responsibilities.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/1/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
Vertical Differentiation for Gifted, Advanced, and High-Potential Students compiles 25 strategies to support teachers when differentiating up for their Gifted and Talented learners. Choose which activities, assignments, and/or discussion groups you complete to personalize this course to meet the needs of your students and the specific demands of your content area. You will receive credit based on work completed and participation in the virtual discussion groups. Links to 3 optional zoom discussion groups will be sent via email to all registered participants. This course is designed to meet the state of Texas 6-hour update requirement for teachers supporting gifted and talented students in grades K - 12. **Anywhere from 1 to 30 hours of GT credit is possible, and will be based upon work completed. **Being an online, self-paced course means you have until August 03, 2024 for all assignments to be completed and to be awarded CPE hours. Registration is limited to the first 24 participants.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Mesquite Room
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.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
In the Mathematics Achievement Academy: Leadership-Based Implementation Support, participants will • explore ways to support the learning that participants experienced during the Mathematics Achievement Academy, Kindergarten–Grade 3; and • focus on the topics of representations, conceptual understanding and procedural fluency with addition and subtraction, and formative assessment. Designed for campus administrators and math instructional coaches.
Max Participants:
28
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:45 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Description: Why you need a writing revolution in your classroom and how to lead it The Writing Revolution (TWR) provides a clear method of instruction that you can use no matter what subject or grade level you teach. The model, also known as The Hochman Method, has demonstrated, over and over, that it can turn weak writers into strong communicators by focusing on specific techniques that match their needs and by providing them with targeted feedback. Insurmountable as the challenges faced by many students may seem, The Writing Revolution can make a dramatic difference. And the method does more than improve writing skills. It also helps: · Boost reading comprehension · Improve organizational and study skills · Enhance speaking abilities · Develop analytical capabilities The Writing Revolution is as much a method of teaching content as it is a method of teaching writing. There's no separate writing block and no separate writing curriculum. Instead, teachers of all subjects adapt the TWR strategies and activities to their current curriculum and weave them into their content instruction. But perhaps what's most revolutionary about the TWR method is that it takes the mystery out of learning to write well. It breaks the writing process down into manageable chunks and then has students practice the chunks they need, repeatedly, while also learning content. **Being an online, self-paced course means you have until August 3, 2024 for all assignments to be completed to get your CPE hours.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:45 PM
Location: Online Webinar
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. **Being an online, self-paced course means you have until August 03, 2024, for all assignments to be completed to get your CPE hours.
Max Participants:
12
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:45 PM
Location: Online Webinar
The current emphasis on the body of research known as the "Science of Reading" has renewed the reading wars and raised challenging questions for balanced literacy teachers about the best way to teach reading. Instead of fueling the debate, Dr. Jan Burkins and Kari Yates have immersed themselves in the research and produced Shifting the Balance: 6 Ways to Bring the Science of Reading into the Balanced Literacy Classroom. **Being an online, self-paced course means you have until August 03, 2024, for all assignments to be completed to get your CPE hours.
Max Participants:
8
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:45 PM
Location: Online Webinar
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. **Being an online, self-paced course means you have until August 3, 2024 for all assignments to be completed to get your CPE hours.
Max Participants:
13
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:45 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Uncovering the Logic of English is a multiple award-winning book on reading and spelling education that will transform how you think about English! · Do you know a student who is good at math or science but struggles with reading or spelling? · Has a student ever asked you a question about English spelling to which you replied, "That's an exception"? · Have you ever abandoned a word while writing because spell check didn't recognize it? Discover this revolutionary method that Dr. Temple Grandin called "really helpful for teaching reading to children who are mathematical pattern thinkers..." Predominant reading methods require students to break the complex code of English without help. This has resulted in low literacy rates and explains why many highly educated professionals cannot spell. By revealing the logical patterns underlying 98% of English words, Uncovering the Logic of English eliminates the need to guess and provides a logical solution to English spelling. Simple answers are given for questions such as: · Why is there a silent final E in have? · Why don't we drop the E in noticeable? · Why is discussion spelled with -sion rather than -tion? As the rules unfold it becomes apparent how this knowledge is vital to reversing the educational crisis that is plaguing America. This slim volume is easy to read and accessible to parents and classroom teachers. A thorough appendix summarizes the most important concepts for quick reference. **Being an online, self-paced course means you have until August 03, 2024, for all assignments to be completed to get your CPE hours.
Max Participants:
10
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:45 PM
Location: Online Webinar
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. **Being an online, self-paced course means you have until August 3, 2024 for all assignments to be completed to get your CPE hours.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
The new Texas Technology Apps TEKS are here, and we want to equip you to navigate them. By completing the Academy, you will meet the Texas requirements to show competency in teaching tech apps. This is a three day K-5 Tech Apps TEKS Academy. You will be required to attend 2 face-to-face days and one asynchronous day through an online Canvas course. Day 1 - K-5 This workshop Day 2 - K-2 Academy 6/4/24 Session 293364 Day 2 - 3-5 Academy 6/5/24 Session 293375 Day 3 - Asynchronous Canvas course Walk away with new tech supplies for your classroom and meet the competency clause!!
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Science Lab
Middle school science sessions will focus on implementation of the new TEKS by applying Science and Engineering Practices for student success. During this session participants will look at a comprehensive overview of the New Science TEKS, look at how to decipher and effectively teach to the level of the verbs found in the standards, explore effective research-based instructional strategies to meet the demands of the new standards and examine the background, rationale, and content of the new TEKS to prepare for implementation of high-quality science.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room
This six-hour GT Update will provide an introduction to the TPSP project tasks, grading rubric, and teacher resources. The benefits and impact of the project will be addressed, before examining the connection between TPSP and the Texas College Readiness Standards. Participants will leave ready to implement TPSP in their classroom and meet the Texas State Goal for services for Gifted and Talented Students.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Llano Room
Many of our Emergent Bilingual students struggle with the different language domains because the expectations are vague. In this training, we will discuss strategies that will help them focus on the essential but will also catapult them into being successful in the expressive language domains: speaking and writing. These strategies are snippets of opportunity in the classroom and lesson plans that will help them show progress on the TELPAS.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Concho/Nueces Rooms
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecos Room
Date: 6/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Rio Grande Room
TEA Deputy Director, Cory Green and others will be present to go over all things Grant Compliance as it relates to SPED.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Quad (Concho/Nueces/Pecos/Rio Grande Rooms)
The 2024 ESC 15 School Safety Summit will include a variety of sessions hosted by subject matter experts. You will hear best practices, case studies, and evidence- based practices related to both physical and emotional safety. The Summit also provides an opportunity for diverse public safety, mental health, safety& security experts, vendors and community leaders to network and build relationships that will help them improve safety and security practices in their school communities. PLEASE REGISTER FOR EACH DAY SEPARATELY.
Max Participants:
150
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is designed for adults regularly interacting with young people. This course requires 2 hours self-paced work prior to the 4.5 hours Instructor-led training. The training 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. INSTRUCTOR FOR THIS COURSE: aanderson@hillcountry.org
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
5
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
Do your K-2 students have the privilege of an art class? Or do you teach the art TEKS? Through this online course you will integrate Art and Core Subject TEKS by producing art and connecting core content. Through the fusion of art and core subjects, we ignite students' passion for learning and engagement across various disciplines. Art can become an integral component of students' educational journey and enhance their understanding. The course will open on June 4, 2024, and all course work will be due by August 23, 2024.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Mesquite Room
The new Texas Technology Apps TEKS are here, and we want to equip you to navigate them. By completing the Academy, you will meet the Texas requirements to show competency in teaching tech apps. This is a three day K-5 Tech Apps TEKS Academy. You will be required to attend 2 face-to-face days and one asynchronous day through an online Canvas course. Day 1 - K-5 Academy Introduction 6/3/24 Day 2 - K-2 Academy 6/4/24 Day 3 - Asynchronous Canvas course Walk away with new tech supplies for your classroom and meet the competency clause!!
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: West Texas Training Center / Howard College
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: West Texas Training Center / Howard College
This session will cover an introduction to the RLA Research Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) and how they work collectively to build a solid foundation for reading instruction based on the Science of Reading. This training begins the exploration of High-Quality Instructional Materials. · RBIS 1: Foundation Skills Explicit, systematic practice with Literacy Foundational Skills. · RBIS 2: Text Complexity Regular practice with grade-level, complex text, and its academic language. · RBIS 3: Knowledge Coherence Building knowledge and vocabulary through text in all content areas. · RBIS 4: Text Based Responses Reading, writing, and speaking grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Llano Room
This session is intended to provide support to teachers implementing Eureka Math TEKS Edition in their classroom. This is the first of two days, and teachers will spend this day reviewing and practicing the Internalization Protocol for Modules and Topics within their grade level. Participants will bring their Eureka Math Teacher Edition with them, or will need online access to their school district materials. Teachers will leave with a deeper understanding of their grade level modules and topics. • • THIS COURSE IS IN PERSON ONLY
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Online Course
The session is for Administrators. Administrators wil review the T-TESS rubric and calibrate ratings. Administrators will also review and discuss the SLO process.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
This series is intended to provide families, educators, and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors with information, resources, and useful tools to assist students in becoming self-sufficient and productive in their communities. Imagine Enterprises will interpret complex policy, rules, and procedures of Social Security to assist with navigating pathways to employment. In this session, participants will receive an overview of the world of Social Security for young adults and those who support them. Social Security Disability Benefit (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and health insurance and long-term care (Medicare and Medicaid) will be discussed.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/5/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
Date: 6/5/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
Date: 6/5/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Quad (Concho/Nueces/Pecos/Rio Grande Rooms)
The 2024 ESC 15 School Safety Summit will include a variety of sessions hosted by subject matter experts. You will hear best practices, case studies, and evidence- based practices related to both physical and emotional safety. The Summit also provides an opportunity for diverse public safety, mental health, safety& security experts, vendors and community leaders to network and build relationships that will help them improve safety and security practices in their school communities. PLEASE REGISTER FOR EACH DAY SEPARATELY.
Max Participants:
150
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/5/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Mason ISD - Mason H S
This course will provide the Texas School Bus Driver Recertification 8-hour state-mandated training required for all school bus drivers every three years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. LOCATION: MASON ISD HIGH SCHOOL, 1105 W. COLLEGE AVE., MASON, TX. DATE/TIME: WEDNESDAY JUNE 5, 2024 8AM - 5PM. 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.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/5/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Mesquite Room
The new Texas Technology Apps TEKS are here, and we want to equip you to navigate them. By completing the Academy, you will meet the Texas requirements to show competency in teaching tech apps. This is a three day K-5 Tech Apps TEKS Academy. You will be required to attend 2 face-to-face days and one asynchronous day through an online Canvas course. Day 1 - K-5 Academy Introduction 6/3/24 Day 2 - 3-5 Academy 6/5/24 Day 3 - Asynchronous Canvas course Walk away with new tech supplies for your classroom and meet the competency clause!!
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/5/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Llano Room
Date: 6/6/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Llano Room
This two-day training is targeted for Certified Academic Language Therapists in good standing to 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. ALTA Credit will be awarded. This course requires attendance for 2 full days of training.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/5/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Science Lab
High School (grades 9-12) science sessions will focus on implementation of the new TEKS by applying Science and Engineering Practices for student success. During this session participants will look at a comprehensive overview of the New Science TEKS, look at how to decipher and effectively teach to the level of the verbs found in the standards, explore effective teaching strategies to meet the demands of the new standards and examine the background, rationale, and content of the new TEKS to prepare for implementation of high-quality science.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/6/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
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.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/6/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Mesquite Room
Explore the new tech apps TEKS for the 24-25 school year and activities that will make implementation easy. Please bring your own laptop/chromebook to the session.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/6/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
Changes in science are on the horizon for the 2024-2025 school year. Come join us and explore two critical components of the newly adopted science standards: Scientific and Engineering Practices and Recurring Themes and Concepts. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop or Chromebook. This workshop will be hosted in San Angelo at the Region 15 Center.
Max Participants:
52
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/6/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
The purpose of this session is to learn about the nature of gifted students, identification measures to find the gifted, and program options that meet their needs. You will also learn what is required by Texas law for gifted students and what identification and program practices should be followed. This workshop meets Texas state requirements for a 6-hour initial counselor training and the 6-hour update.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/6/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecos/Rio Grande Rooms
To meet the needs of the K-1 students who have been identified at risk for dyslexia, the staff of the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders at Scottish Rite for Children has developed a 100-lesson reading intervention called Build: A K-1 Early Reading Intervention. Build is a small group intervention that addresses five specific components of reading intervention. Each component is taught developmentally using a direct, systematic, cumulative, multisensory method of introduction and practice to meet the specific needs of Kindergarten and first-grade students struggling in reading. Important Session Information: Participants MUST PURCHASE the BUILD: A K-1 EARLY READING INTERVENTION from Scottish Rite. Materials will cost $750 per participant paid directly to Scottish Rite. · Includes Download of teacher book, unlimited download of student books, the 4 decks, 5 w-charts, and 7 alphabet strips.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/6/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room
For years, teachers have adjusted their instructional methods alongside the evolution of technology. A new generation of artificial intelligence, like ChatGPT, presents yet another challenge. In this session, participants will discover ways to maintain academic integrity as well as innovative ways to incorporate A.I. tools into the learning process.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/7/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Nueces Room
This course will provide the Texas School Bus Driver Recertification 8-hour state-mandated training required for all school bus drivers every three years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. LOCATION: ESC Region 15, 612 S. Irene St., San Angelo TX. DATE/TIME: FRIDAY JUNE 7, 2024 8AM - 5PM. 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.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/7/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
Join us as we explore key themes from the Rubric of Effective Practices for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities. We will look at how to support students with complex access needs across a variety of settings through differentiated instruction practices, aligning instruction with the TEKS, building effective teams, fostering positive classroom climates, and supporting communication! We will combine learning with make-and-take time and materials. Leave this session ready to support your students! Today's topic: Designing & Supporting Instruction
Max Participants:
120
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/7/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
A series of six zoom based professional development opportunities with Marie Riley. The process of mentoring fellow educators is both exciting and challenging. This interactive workshop will provide tools and strategies to promote enhanced professional development for mentor teachers, new and experienced teachers; while at the same time learning strategies to improve student learning across the curriculum. During this training, educators at all levels will be introduced to beginning and experienced teacher development, as well as leave with an understanding about the phases and stages that all teachers go throughout their educational experience and ways in which we can support each other. Additionally, the following topics will be included in the training: teacher induction issues, needs of new and experienced teachers, developmental levels of concern, developmental mentoring. This training will be paired with coaching training in order to learning new strategies for leading and learning from structured conversations with each other.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/7/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Mesquite/Pecan Rooms
Are you an educator in Texas looking to revolutionize literacy instruction in your classroom? Join us for an enlightening workshop focused on Amplify Texas Reading, a tailored program designed to address the unique needs and standards of Texas learners. In this comprehensive session, participants will: 1. Explore the Foundations: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles and research behind Amplify Texas Reading, designed to align with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards. 2. Navigate the Platform: Dive into the user-friendly interface of Amplify Texas Reading, discovering its various features and functionalities to enhance literacy instruction in alignment with state standards. 3. Internalize TEKS Alignment: Explore the TEKS alignment within Amplify Texas Reading, examining how the program targets specific literacy skills and objectives outlined in the Texas curriculum standards. 4. Effective Implementation Strategies: Discover practical strategies for integrating Amplify Texas Reading into your daily instruction. 5. Data-Driven Decision Making: Explore how to effectively utilize data provided by Amplify Texas Reading to monitor student progress, identify areas for targeted instruction, and inform instructional decisions. 6. Cultivate a Community of Learners: Engage in collaborative discussions and idea-sharing with fellow educators, exchanging insights and strategies for maximizing the impact of Amplify Texas Reading in your school community. Through a blend of presentations, hands-on activities, and collaborative discussions, participants will leave this workshop equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to effectively implement Amplify Texas Reading in their instructional practices. Whether you're a classroom teacher, literacy coach, or curriculum specialist, this workshop provides a valuable opportunity to internalize Amplify Texas Reading and unlock its full potential in advancing literacy achievement for Texas students. Join us as we embark on a journey to transform literacy instruction in Texas classrooms with Amplify Texas Reading.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/7/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
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.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/7/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecos/Rio Grande Rooms
Is there more to math than just knowing “the facts?” How can teachers help ALL students become mathematically proficient? Basic fact strategies that use number relationships and reasoning is the key to supporting students in developing their conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and flexibility with numbers. Come “chill” with us and learn how to nurture your students’ mathematical thinking.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/7/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Concho Room
This ½ day workshop is to provide information on the use of the TI-83/84 calculator. Teachers will practice basic math computations and utilize graphing features to help with certain problem types that commonly appear on standardized tests. Additionally, calculator discussions will help teachers identify important understandings of slope as well as linear, quadratic and exponential functions and their transformations. Keep in mind that TI-84 will be one of two online embedded calculators on the 2025 STAAR for 8th grade and Algebra 1 EOC.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/7/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
This series is intended to provide families, educators, and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors with information, resources, and useful tools to assist students in becoming self-sufficient and productive in their communities. Imagine Enterprises will interpret complex policy, rules, and procedures of Social Security to assist with navigating pathways to employment. This session is designed to assist families with understanding the eligibility rule for disability benefits; how to apply for benefits, and what to do once a decision is made.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/8/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Coleman ISD - Administration
This course will provide the Texas School Bus Driver Recertification 8-hour state-mandated training required for all school bus drivers every three years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. LOCATION: 303 W. 15th Coleman ISD, Coleman, TX. DATE/TIME: SATURDAY, June 8, 2024, 8AM - 5PM. 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.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Gerardo J. Maldonado CTE Center
Three day hands on welding professional development to be held in Del Rio, Texas at the CTE Center. Day 1 Summary- A review of the current TEA Accountability List. A basic overview of welding processes for welding steel and aluminum. Welding defects, visual inspection, and the use of welding inspection tools. Day 2 Summary- AWS CWIS and CWE, General Knowledge hands-on practical inspection training. Cutting torch curriculum and certification process. Day 3 Summary - A practical review of AWS D1.1 Tack welder, AWS D9.1 Sheet welder plans. AWS D1.1 Fillet welder, inspection, and destructive testing for certification. Completing application paperwork for welder certification. Review of AWS Certified Welder and NOCTI IBC. All three days will begin at 8 am. CTE Center is located at 201 E. 10th Street, Del Rio, Texas, 78842. Out of region participants will be invoiced $100/day. All participants will receive tool kits.
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Coleman ISD - Coleman H S
As a school bus driver, you contribute to the overall mission to provide safe, efficient and caring transpiration for the school children of Texas. Participants will be trained to safely drive a school bus. After satisfactorily completing this course, you will receive a card certifying that you completed this school bus safety education course. The certification is valid for THREE years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $140. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $240. LOCATION: Coleman ISD 303 W. 15th, Coleman, TX. DATE/TIME: JUNE 10TH & 11TH from 8AM - 5PM and JUNE 12TH 8AM - 12PM -----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 online.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Mason ISD - Mason H S
As a school bus driver, you contribute to the overall mission to provide safe, efficient and caring transpiration for the school children of Texas. Participants will be trained to safely drive a school bus. After satisfactorily completing this course, you will receive a card certifying that you completed this school bus safety education course. The certification is valid for THREE years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $140. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $240. LOCATION: 1105 W. College Ave. - High School (Mason ISD) Mason, TX DATE/TIME: June 10-13--8AM - 1PM -----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 online.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
Your students will be more successful in school and life with a larger vocabulary of Tier 2 words. However, we often ask ourselves, "What words do I teach?" and "How do I teach Tier 2 vocabulary?". Come learn the answers to these questions along with strategies to teach Tier 2 vocabulary words.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Quad (Concho/Nueces/Pecos/Rio Grande Rooms)
During the simulation our participants will role-play one month in poverty and experience low-income families’ lives. This will give you a better understanding of what it is like to live in poverty and currently right above the poverty level. After the simulation, we will discuss your observations, what you have learned, and how we can help our community. By working together and understanding how life can be tougher for some in our community, we can begin to build a stronger support system for our students, friends, and neighbors.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Llano Room
"If you don't plan your time, someone else will help you waste it." As Zig Zigler tells us, we need to make sure our time is scheduled appropriately. The Texas Model for School Counseling Programs and the Texas Education Code both outline how counselors should spend their time and how to keep track of it, but taking the time to plan out priorities and put together a yearly, monthly, and even weekly calendar can be daunting. This workshop will walk counselors through how to take it step-by-step.
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Colorado Room
Are you an educator in Texas looking to revolutionize literacy instruction in your classroom? Join us for an enlightening workshop focused on Amplify Texas Reading, a tailored program designed to address the unique needs and standards of Texas learners. In this comprehensive session, participants will: 1. Explore the Foundations: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles and research behind Amplify Texas Reading, designed to align with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards. 2. Navigate the Platform: Dive into the user-friendly interface of Amplify Texas Reading, discovering its various features and functionalities to enhance literacy instruction in alignment with state standards. 3. Internalize TEKS Alignment: Explore the TEKS alignment within Amplify Texas Reading, examining how the program targets specific literacy skills and objectives outlined in the Texas curriculum standards. 4. Effective Implementation Strategies: Discover practical strategies for integrating Amplify Texas Reading into your daily instruction. 5. Data-Driven Decision Making: Explore how to effectively utilize data provided by Amplify Texas Reading to monitor student progress, identify areas for targeted instruction, and inform instructional decisions. 6. Cultivate a Community of Learners: Engage in collaborative discussions and idea-sharing with fellow educators, exchanging insights and strategies for maximizing the impact of Amplify Texas Reading in your school community. Through a blend of presentations, hands-on activities, and collaborative discussions, participants will leave this workshop equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to effectively implement Amplify Texas Reading in their instructional practices. Whether you're a classroom teacher, literacy coach, or curriculum specialist, this workshop provides a valuable opportunity to internalize Amplify Texas Reading and unlock its full potential in advancing literacy achievement for Texas students. Join us as we embark on a journey to transform literacy instruction in Texas classrooms with Amplify Texas Reading.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Science Lab
Come explore the K-2 Science TEKS to be implemented during the 2024-2025 school year. This session will provide an opportunity for teachers to gain a better understanding of the changes. It will provide a comprehensive overview of the K-2 Science TEKS, as we chart key concepts and discover inquiry-based teaching methods.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room
The Impact coaching is a new, optional 1-day companion training for T-TESS and T-PESS Appraiser preparation. Principals like you are the instructional leaders for your campus. As such, you play an essential role in not only maintaining the operations of your school but improving student achievement. The training focuses on helping Appraisers learn specialized coaching skills, tools, and competencies to utilize not only in the T-TESS and T-PESS observation cycles, but more importantly in the everyday situations that come up within your school.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/10/2024
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 9:00 PM
Location: Brownwood ISD - Other
As a school bus driver, you contribute to the overall mission to provide safe, efficient and caring transpiration for the school children of Texas. Participants will be trained to safely drive a school bus. After satisfactorily completing this course, you will receive a card certifying that you completed this school bus safety education course. The certification is valid for THREE years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $140. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $240. LOCATION: 2304 Crockett (Brownwood Bus Barn, Brownwood, TX . DATE/TIME: June 10-13--4PM - 9PM -----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 online.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Colorado Room
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Llano Room
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Mesquite/Pecan Rooms
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Quad (Concho/Nueces/Pecos/Rio Grande Rooms)
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Science Lab
Date: 6/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
Date: 6/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Colorado Room
Date: 6/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
Date: 6/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Llano Room
Date: 6/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Mesquite/Pecan Rooms
Date: 6/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Quad (Concho/Nueces/Pecos/Rio Grande Rooms)
Date: 6/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Science Lab
The 2024 Region 15 STEAM Expo theme for this year is “The Time Is Now” to commemorate our 10th Annual STEM event. After being motivated by nationally acclaimed speaker Aric Bostick, attend breakout sessions designed to incorporate knowledge, skills, and strategies to engage students in impactful STEAM learning experiences in classrooms. Other featured speakers include Kasey Bell with Shake Up Learning, Fried Tech, Think Big Learning, and a J. Taylor Education GT consultant along with several vendor presentations and local educators. Come join us for two days at warp speed. Participants who are employed by a district that pays into the Region 15 Title II Cooperative Services will be able to attend free of charge. All other participants from Region 15 will have a $50 registration fee for the STEAM Expo. Participants attending both days will receive 6 hours CPE credit and 6 hours GT credit. Participants attending 1 day will receive 6 hours CPE CREDIT ONLY.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Course
In this training, participants will hike through the following domains: Language Concepts and Language Acquisition, ESL Instruction and Assessment, and Foundation of ESL Education, Cultural Awareness, and Family and Community Involvement. This workshop will also help prepare these participants to be better prepared to work with our Emergent Bilingual students and challenge the ESL Supplemental Certification Test (154) .
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
This series is intended to provide families, educators, and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors with information, resources, and useful tools to assist students in becoming self-sufficient and productive in their communities. Imagine Enterprises will interpret complex policy, rules, and procedures of Social Security to assist with navigating pathways to employment. In this session, we will discuss how turning 18 is an important age when receiving or applying for Social Security benefits. Participants will gain information on what to do if currently not on benefits, if benefits have been denied, and what to do if currently receiving benefits.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Have you ever had the thought, "What should I be doing right now?!" If you have, then this session is for you. This is the first of many online sessions geared towards administrators, more specifically principals and assistant principals. We will be covering the nuts and bolts of the "must-dos" and will cover some of the "may dos." During this first session, we will be reviewing best practices at this point in the year, including, but not limited to, using backwards planning to determine back-to-school professional development, how to differentiate professional development for all staff/teachers, T-TESS and T-PESS overview, and other special program reminders.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
Let's turn the page on read alouds! Join us as we showcase reads alouds as an opportunity to expand student vocabulary, spark meaningful classroom discussions, and open windows to future learning. We will learn how to make the most of this critical time of sharing literature with our students!
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Concho Room
3 hour course for unlicensed personnel covering the basics of diabetes
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Mesquite/Pecan Rooms
Date: 6/14/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Mesquite/Pecan Rooms
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. Participants will understand the importance of these components and how their alignment results in an appropriate and ambitious individualized education program for students receiving special education and related services. The intended audience for this training is special education teachers, related service providers, and any other professional staff responsible for drafting a student’s IEP, including present levels of academic achievement and functional performance and measurable annual goals. This training was created by the Child Find, Evaluation, and ARD Support Statewide Technical Assistance Network in collaboration with the Texas Education Agency with state and federal grants.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
Date: 6/14/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
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 (if eligible). You must attend all 3 days. Lunch will be one hour each day. Priority for this session will be given to grade K and 1 classroom teachers. This is a repeat of 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 sessions.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Llano Room
Date: 6/14/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Llano Room
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Llano Room
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 (if eligible). You must attend all 3 days. Lunch will be one hour each day. Priority for this session will be given to grade 3 classroom teachers. This is a repeat of 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 sessions.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecos Room
Participants will design a plan to successfully incorporate SSR into their daily routine and customize SSR activities to align to specific grade level standards.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Colorado Room
Texas Instructional Leadership Training -- Provides campus and district leaders opportunities to develop proficiency in establishing and coaching toward effective instructional practices in every classroom.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Discover ways to reach students by integrating TexQuest digital resources into your curriculum: explore options such as text-to-speech, translations, reading level adjustment, advanced search by content and lexile level, highlights and notes, and save to the cloud; find instructional materials in multiple formats for differentiation; discuss strategies for integrating digital resources into your classroom; strengthen students' discovery and use of authoritative materials.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Conference Room #4
Betty presenting workshop
Max Participants:
1
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Colorado Room
Texas Instructional Leadership Training - Trains teachers and leaders to develop their cultural vision and the systems to bring that vision to reality, monitor it throughout the year, and how to intervene when necessary to ensure it stays strong.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/13/2024
Start Time: 2:00 PM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Concho Room
Engage in a hands-on substance use prevention with the Alcohol & Drug Awareness Center for the Concho Valley. In this session, ADACCV prevention specialists will demonstrate a lesson from the “Youth Connection” evidence-based curriculum. This is a great opportunity to discuss substance use prevention lessons available for varying topics and grade levels, to meet your school’s needs.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
5
Date: 6/14/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Presenter: Emily Diaz, M.S; CCC-SLP Description: This presentation will familiarize SLPs with the basics of gestalt language processing while also considering the role that AAC plays for these individuals. We will also consider how to coach and support AAC stakeholders to build healthy habits so they can confidently implement AAC beyond the therapy session and integrate strategies into the classroom curriculum. This session will also address cultural and linguistic aspects of learning differences, provide ideas for adaptations to accommodate specific disabilities as well as meet student needs in inclusive settings. This session will satisfy the DEI requirements for the maintenance of ASHA certification. 2.5 TSHA CEUs
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/14/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
Only through proper identification can our 2E students truly be served, so join us as we explore the characteristics and needs associated with the 2E students! Participants will dig into the implications for identification and testing these students, service design options that are available, Curriculum and Instruction best practices, as well as Family and Community Resources. This session meets the annual 6-hour update requirement for the Texas State Plan for Gifted Education.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/14/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Concho Room
Join us as we explore key themes from the Rubric of Effective Practices for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities. We will look at how to support students with complex access needs across a variety of settings through differentiated instruction practices, aligning instruction with the TEKS, building effective teams, fostering positive classroom climates, and supporting communication! We will combine learning with make-and-take time and materials. Leave this session ready to support your students! Today's topic: IEPs & Instruction
Max Participants:
120
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/14/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecos Room
Curious about the recently adopted Science TEKS and what that means for instruction? In this session, we will explore the Science TEKS to be implemented during the 2024-2025 school year, compare and contrast them to the current standards, and engage with the content through several hands-on investigations.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/14/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Nueces Room
Digital Tools in the Secondary Math Classroom: Online Graphing Calculator. This ½ day workshop is to provide information on the use of the DESMOS calculator. Participants will access Desmos through their laptop, familiarize themselves to the online calculator environment, learn basic calculator skills, and investigate the uses and features of Desmos including the Desmos Activity Builder. Keep in mind that Desmos will be one of two online embedded calculators on the 2025 STAAR for 8th grade and Algebra 1 EOC.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Colorado Room
Date: 6/18/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Colorado Room
Date: 6/19/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Colorado Room
As a school bus driver, you contribute to the overall mission to provide safe, efficient and caring transpiration for the school children of Texas. Participants will be trained to safely drive a school bus. After satisfactorily completing this course, you will receive a card certifying that you completed this school bus safety education course. The certification is valid for THREE years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $140. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $240. LOCATION: ESC Region 15, 612 S. Irene St., San Angelo TX. DATE/TIME: JUNE 17,18,& 19 from 8AM - 5PM DAYS 1&2, and 8AM - 12PM DAY 3 -----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 online.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
In this digital age, we all crave the support of a personal assistant, and guess what? AI can be yours! Explore the incredible world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its multifaceted applications that can revolutionize your daily life. Uncover how AI can seamlessly step in as your personal assistant, helping you navigate the challenges of the school year and beyond. Join us to unlock the potential of AI and reimagine the way you accomplish your tasks! *Please bring your laptop/chromebook with you. *Technology level: adventurous beginners and up. ***Participants will need to be willing to sign up for some of the AI applications to participate.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: West Texas Training Center / Howard College
As a part of a statewide TEA initiative, a series of trainings have been created to support counselors. Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs – An Infrastructure for College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) provides counselors with the opportunity to examine how strong CTE programs can support all students as they repare for postsecondary success. Participants will explore the components of approved CTE programs of study, including coursework, work-based learning opportunities, and industry-based certifications, and understand how these relate to the individual planning components of a comprehensive counseling program. Participants will review the relationship of CTE and programs of study to federal and state legislation (including Perkins V, HB5 - Endorsements, HB3 - Outcomes Bonus Funding, and SB179 - Counseling Duties) and other initiatives. At the conclusion of this module, participants will have a deeper understanding of the value of CTE programs and be better equipped to work with administrators to create the local infrastructure for CCMR driven by data. (NOTE: This module is aligned with the Data-Driven Decision Making and Program Design modules for administrators.)
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecos Room
This course is designed for New Administrators and is aligned to the Texas State Plan for the Education of the Gifted/Talented Students and meets Texas state requirements for the six-hour G/T administrator. Participants will learn about the cognitive, social, and emotional characteristics of the G/T learner. G/T Program best practices will be explored as they relate to the State G/T and their local G/T plan before taking an introductory view of the TPSP program options available to districts. THIS COURSE IS IN PERSON ONLY.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Concho Room
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Nueces Room
APE: Means Awesome Physical Education This fun and active workshop is for adapted PE and general education PE teachers. The activities covered are suited for students of all ages and abilities. Modeling, examples and discussion will take place, how to modify equipment, rules, and games to help all students be successful at any ability level. Participants will play and experience different activities and games to take back to their gyms and classrooms.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Science Lab
THIS IS A REPEATED SESSION FROM PREVIOUS YEARS. TEA developed 1-day state-wide PD to prepare campus administrators/STEM leaders to shape, support, and sustain STEM initiatives within their district/campus. Participants will learn by doing, engaging in the instructional approaches most critical to STEM: PBL, design-based challenges, and computational thinking.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Mesquite Room
A research-based fluency and comprehension program from the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. This program can be used as supplemental or intervention instruction by classroom teachers, reading specialists, and special education teachers, and utilized in conjunction with a variety of core curriculum that employ evidence-based components in phonemic awareness and phonics. Data collected through TSRH demonstrates clinically significant improvements in reading rate on curriculum-based and standardized measures. Progress monitoring included. Curriculum will need to be purchased from Scottish Rite Hospital https://scottishriteforchildren.org/Research-And-education/Education/Dyslexia-Educator-Center
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
Participants will examine STAAR SCR and ECR rubrics and scoring guides to understand the expectations and scoring criteria. Participants will practice engaging, TEKS-aligned strategies for guiding middle school and high school students in uncovering textual nuance and constructing insightful short and extended constructed responses to complex texts.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Conference Room #4
Victoria presenting workshop
Max Participants:
1
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Rio Grande Room
Designed with the busy teacher in mind, this session will address some of the most current hot topics in social studies. 1) Changes to the TEKS 2) Short-constructed response
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/18/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Education Service Center Region 15
Please join Region 15 Education Service Center San Angelo and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) for our annual Child Nutrition Summer Conference. This conference will provide sessions for all staff that are a part of the Child Nutrition program. We will be offering many different sessions, including TDA developed training for Food Production Records, Counting & Claiming, and Food Safety as well as others. See the brochure for the complete list of sessions, dates and times. The sessions presented at this conference are also essential for meeting federal and state compliance for continued success in your program. It is our desire that you and all your child nutrition staff will be able to attend the summer conference this coming June. Please mark your calendar and begin making plans to join us as we work together to improve all school meals in our regions.
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: West Texas Training Center / Howard College
As a part of a statewide TEA initiative, a series of trainings have been created to support counselors. Effective Advising for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs – Ensuring Access and Equity of College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) will help prepare counselors for their crucial roles in supporting students’ postsecondary success. Participants will identify potential barriers that limit access to CTE programs and review advising strategies and resources to ensure accessible and equitable CTE programs. Participants will review the Perkins V definitions for special populations and explore success outcomes from strong CTE programs, such as college and career readiness, employability skills, and mental health wellness. At the end of this module, participants will recognize potential barriers to accessible and equitable CTE programs and devise plans to eliminate existing barriers.
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Science Lab
New K-8 Technology standards are rolling out in the near future. Are you ready? Technology Application TEKS will include coding, computer programming, computational thinking, and cybersecurity! These are essential skills for students and educators alike. Join us to examine cybersecurity resources for your classroom. Find out how to prepare your students to be safe, secure digital citizens. Learn how to introduce your students to computational thinking and grow them as creative thinkers, give them skills in systematic reasoning, and teach them to work more collaboratively. The concepts of computational thinking are embedded into the engineering design process that permeates the new science TEKS also. Each participant will receive access to curriculum resources to support their work with students.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecos Room
Participants will dig into grade-level standards in RLA, Science, Social Studies, Math, and Fine Arts to develop cross curricular lessons and encourage the acquisition of background knowledge. Participants will work collaboratively to develop a collection of texts to utilize at each grade level. Grade level teams are encouraged to come, learn and plan together.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Course
VIRTUAL SESSION: Many a student case consult at ESC 15 begins with the phrase, “I’ve got a student, and (s)he is telling us (s)he’s suicidal…what do we do?” We’ll answer that question and more in this workshop! We cover the gamut with this one – proactive measures to prevent suicide; best practices and your legal responsibilities related to assessment, safety planning, and referral; resources available across Region 15 to help struggling students; and what to do in the wake of a suicide that impacts your district (postvention).
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Howard College / West Texas Training Center
Participants will learn about the RLA STAAR Redesign. Participants will work through the assessed curriculum, new blueprints, 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 and breakdown the 2023 released STAAR assessment by grade levels.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/18/2024
Start Time: 5:00 PM
End Time: 10:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
EISO (Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes)
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/19/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Fredericksburg Inn and Suites
Date: 6/20/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Fredericksburg Inn and Suites
Day one of the conference will be with Karina Chapa, the Executive Director of the Texas Association for Bilingual Education (TABE). She will cover the analysis of the second language acquisition process and how it is influenced by the 13 disability categories to better understand the needs of emergent bilingual students with special needs. Day two will be with Elvin Houston, attorney at Law, who will not only give you legal insight, but will make you laugh along the way. Lunch will be provided both days.
Max Participants:
110
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/19/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: West Texas Training Center / Howard College
As a part of a statewide TEA initiative, a series of trainings have been created to support counselors. Informed and Ongoing CTE Advising for Middle School and High School Counselors provides school counselors with strategies for supporting individual student planning that aligns with the Effective Advising Framework. The training includes a clear vision for planning, implementing, and evaluating an advising program that supports students’ academic and career development goals. Participants will learn how to support postsecondary success for all students by leveraging internal and external partners and providing high-quality advising materials and assessments that support students in postsecondary planning and preparation.
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/19/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Canva, the graphics wizard, has pulled off some jaw-dropping magic tricks with its latest AI-powered features, and we're here to spill the beans on how Canva can take student creations to a whole new level! Whether you're a seasoned design pro or a creative enthusiast, this workshop will show you how Canva can empower your students to design like experts and to give vision to their thinking. Areas of Focus: T-TESS 1.4 Incorporating technology aligned to instructional purposes, actively engaging them in ownership of their learning Addressing the new technology standards Streamline your own workflow and design like a pro! This is a ZOOM ONLY Session
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/19/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecos Room
Participants will dig into grade-level standards in RLA, Science, Social Studies, Math, and Fine Arts to develop cross curricular lessons and encourage the acquisition of background knowledge. Participants will work collaboratively to develop a collection of texts to utilize at each grade level. Focus will be on STAAR assessed curriculum. Grade level teams are encouraged to come, learn and plan together.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/19/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Nueces Canyon CISD - Nueces Canyon Elementary
What is explicit instruction? How can I do it well? In this training series, participants will learn the key components of explicit instruction. Educators will learn how to implement instruction using strategies and resources from the specialists in our Region. Educators will leave the 3rd day with a depth of understanding Tier 1 explicit instruction and how to apply differentiation with special groups (special education and Gifted and Talented) within their classrooms. Resources that will be integrated in the training include the TEKS Resource System and Texas Sped Support Website. Lunch and Snacks will be provided
Max Participants:
80
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/19/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Conference Room #4
Victoria presenting workshop
Max Participants:
1
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/19/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Rio Grande Room
Do you strive to help students go beyond rote memorization and repetitive calculations? Many traditional classroom norms and habits actually enable “non-thinking” student behavior. In this session, we’ll set the stage for transforming your classroom into one focused on learning-centered, student-owned deep mathematical thinking and learning.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/19/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Science Lab
This session is part one in a series of four on the New Science TEKS for sixth through eighth grade. Participants will explore changes in the Matter and Energy strand of the science TEKS, integration of resources, and utilization of hands-on activities and technology tools. We will be using the TEKS Resource System scope and sequence for pacing.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/19/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Llano Room
This class aims to teach operators of the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program the basic meal pattern knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to run effective and compliant programs including the lunch and breakfast meal patterns.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/20/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: San Felipe-Del Rio CISD - Administration
This course will provide the Texas School Bus Driver Recertification 8-hour state-mandated training required for all school bus drivers every three years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. LOCATION:800 W. 15th St. (San Felipe-Del Rio CISD, Del Rio, TX. DATE/TIME: THURSDAY, June 20, 2024, 8AM - 5PM. 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.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/20/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: West Texas Training Center / Howard College
As a part of a statewide TEA initiative, a series of trainings have been created to support counselors. Planning for Comprehensive K-12 College and Career Readiness Advising is geared toward the important work of school counselors who are advising students from elementary to high school to prepare for an ever-changing workforce. Participants will learn how to advise and guide students with decision making and planning for postsecondary success. Attendees will also learn how to establish a robust individual student planning system that informs students of workforce trends. Participants will gain strategies to enhance their practice as career readiness advocates and to support their stakeholder collaboration to advise students in preparing for high-wage, high-skill, in-demand occupations.
Max Participants:
45
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/20/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Rio Grande Room
Unlock the potential of wordless picture books in your early childhood classroom! This session will be an illuminating exploration into the world of visual storytelling and its profound impact on language development, critical thinking, and creativity in our young scholars. Let’s embark on a path where every child’s voice is heard, even when there are no words.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
5
Date: 6/20/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Science Lab
This session is part one in a series of three on the New Science TEKS for high school. Participants will explore changes in the TEKS covered during the first 12 weeks of school, integration of resources, and utilization of hands-on activities and technology tools. We will be using the TEKS Resource System scope and sequence for pacing.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/20/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecos Room
Have you ever worked really hard on a lesson, only to find your students still didn't understand the concept? Are you interested in activities that will deepen student knowledge and understanding of science or social studies concepts? If so, this workshop is for you! In this interactive session, participants will engage in activities that take instruction to the next level and help students really show what they know.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/21/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
The Texas Bluebonnet Award is a unique program designed to encourage reading for pleasure for students in grades 3-6. Join us to review the books on the current list, plan to promote and manage the program, and learn how to use the books in the classroom and library. A complete set of books will be awarded as a door prize and 20 single titles!
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/21/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
A series of six zoom sessions presented by Marie Riley. This session is geared to develop the knowledge and skills of teachers in Domain 1: Planning and Preparation and Domain 2: Classroom Instruction. This session provides beginning teachers in all grade levels an understanding of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Participants focus on unpacking the standards and learn whether they are emphasizing learning content or processes and what other knowledge and skills, and context are implied by the standard. Teachers learn how to write quality objectives. Teachers have the opportunity to practice this skill using their own TEKS and then apply what they have learned to their lesson plans. Participants will learn the components of quality lesson planning that are identified in the book Get Better Faster. They learn how to develop rigorous instruction aligned with the standards. The scientific- based research used in this session is from the Texas Education Agency and Get Better Faster. Zoom link and handouts will be emailed to participant after registering.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/21/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Concho/Nueces Rooms
Welcome to the Amplify Texas Reading Deep Dive Workshop, where seasoned and new Amplify educators come together to explore Amplify's literacy program tailored specifically for Texas classrooms. In this immersive session, participants will collaborate with experienced educators to deepen their understanding and proficiency in leveraging Amplify Texas Reading to elevate literacy achievement among Texas students. Key Highlights: 1. Collaborative Learning Community: Engage in collaborative discussions and knowledge sharing with fellow educators, exchanging insights, challenges, and successful strategies for optimizing the use of Amplify Texas Reading in diverse educational contexts. 2. Hands-On Exploration and Application: Participate in hands-on activities and demonstrations to deepen your understanding of Amplify Texas Reading and explore practical applications of the program's features and resources. Through interactive presentations, collaborative discussions, and hands-on activities, participants will leave the Amplify Texas Reading Deep Dive Workshop equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to effectively leverage Amplify Texas Reading to promote literacy success for all students in Texas classrooms. Whether you're a classroom teacher, literacy coach, or curriculum specialist, this workshop provides a valuable opportunity to deepen your expertise and harness the full potential of Amplify Texas Reading. Join us as we dive deep into Amplify Texas Reading and empower educators to unlock the full potential of literacy instruction in Texas classrooms.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/21/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Llano Room
Discussion-based learning leads to deeper understanding, improved critical thinking, and stronger communication skills. By engaging in regular, well-facilitated discussions, students apply and integrate skills, rather than practicing them in isolation, to deepen their understanding and develop as proficient readers, writers, and communicators. This makes discussion an indispensable tool for mastering the full spectrum of English standards. Teachers will leave this session equipped to cultivate a vibrant learning environment where students engage deeply with texts and each other.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/21/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
From the proactive to the reactive, we will cover strategies in this workshop focused on de-escalating crises, implementing logical and appropriate consequences for unwanted behavior, and helping students with accountability and repair of relationships when regrettable incidents occur.
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
In this digital age, we all crave the support of a personal assistant, and guess what? AI can be yours! Explore the incredible world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its multifaceted applications that can revolutionize your daily life. Uncover how AI can seamlessly step in as your personal assistant, helping you navigate the challenges of the school year and beyond. Join us to unlock the potential of AI and reimagine the way you accomplish your tasks! *Please bring your laptop/chromebook with you. *Technology level: adventurous beginners and up. ***Participants will need to be willing to sign up for some of the AI applications to participate.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Llano Room
Tech integration can be a challenge with littles! Come get hands-on tech ideas for your Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First grade classrooms, and learn to use Beebots across content areas. Plus, find out how to check them out to use in your classroom!
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: West Texas Training Center / Howard College
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. THIS COURSE IS IN PERSON ONLY (Part 1 of 5)
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Science Lab
Join other Human Anatomy and Physiology teachers in an overflowing day of learning a well as an opportunity to collaborate. This hands-on class may (time will determined topics completed) include such topics as: Iris Project, Artificial lungs/ 3D paper lungs, 3D circulatory system, Rubric for Ugly Anatomy Sweater, Skeletal racing game, and others as time allows.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Mesquite Room
TEA is pleased to offer a series of professional learning modules for new administrators that develop their capacity to facilitate quality Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Participants will gain valuable knowledge, skills, and strategies in four key content areas: data-driven decision making, partnerships, program design, and resources. Module 3: Program Design - The Program Design module will give participants the opportunity to use a design-thinking mindset to develop CTE programs that meet the needs of all students as they prepare for post-secondary success. Attendees will learn to identify effective CTE program design elements and practice using tools to enhance existing programs. Using available resources and data, participants will learn how to design CTE programs that are equitable, accessible, and aligned to relevant and real-world applications. In completing this module, participants will gain strategies and skills to strengthen their practice as CTE advocates and instructional leaders.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Rio Grande Room
Participants will dig into the standards to fully understand how students in K-2 should be responding the literature read in primary grades. They will examine STAAR requirements for grade 3 to develop an understanding of the importance of constructing written responses in K-2. Participants will practice engaging, TEKS-aligned strategies for guiding primary students in uncovering textual evidence and constructing insightful short and extended constructed responses to complex text.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecos Room
Participants will examine STAAR SCR and ECR rubrics and scoring guides to understand the expectations and scoring criteria. Participants will practice engaging, TEKS-aligned strategies for guiding elementary students in uncovering textual nuance and constructing insightful short and extended constructed responses to complex texts.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Concho/Nueces Rooms
Have you heard about SB 2124? Are you wondering how to implement the middle school advanced mathematics program in your district? Join us as we talk about the logistics of Advanced Math Grade 6 and Advanced Math Grade 7 so that students will be ready for Algebra I in Grade 8. We are ready to support districts as they begin providing this new opportunity in math for middle school students.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Colorado Room
Texas Instructional Leadership Training -- Highly effective, research-based training that guides teachers and leaders to spend less time teaching their students what they already know and more time on what their students need.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Brownwood ISD - Administration
Come explore the K-2 Science TEKS to be implemented during the 2024-2025 school year. This session will provide an opportunity for teachers to gain a better understanding of the changes. It will provide a comprehensive overview of the K-2 Science TEKS, as we chart key concepts and discover inquiry-based teaching methods.
Max Participants:
28
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Concho/Nueces Rooms
Have you heard about SB 2124? Are you wondering how to implement the middle school advanced mathematics program in your district? Join us as we talk about the logistics of Advanced Math Grade 6 and Advanced Math Grade 7 so that students will be ready for Algebra I in Grade 8. We are ready to support districts as they begin providing this new opportunity in math for middle school students.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/24/2024
Start Time: 6:00 PM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Inn of Barons Creek, Fredericksburg, TX
Going for the Gold! The Olympic School Year! Join Region 15 Administrators for a great time collaborating and learning from Solutions Tree's, Cristi Parson, and Becky White, "A Change for Cam". Both will be motivational, encouraging and provide strong direction to get the new school year off to great start!
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Education Service Center Region 15
Date: 6/26/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Education Service Center Region 15
This conference will provide our teachers with ideas and tools for working with all students of different abilities. We will start off both days with keynote speakers and then breakout sessions that target: Autism, Gen Ed, Instructional Leadership, MTSS/RTI Designs, and Research Based Interventions for students in all tiers including special education and 504. NOTE: Please register and scroll down to choose your sessions. You will also receive a registration email with instructions on choosing your sessions.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Colorado Room
DAY 1 - 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 establish user accounts 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! *Please bring your laptop/chromebook. **All three days are NOT necessary, sign up for any of the days you’re interested in.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: West Texas Training Center / Howard College
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 referring, screening, selecting, and placing students in gifted programs. THIS COURSE IS IN PERSON ONLY (Part 2 of 5)
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Micromessaging to Reach and Teach Every Student™ is a research-based, professional development program to increase educators’ awareness and understanding of the effect subtle messages and unconscious bias can have on student learning, participation, persistence, and engagement. This unique program provides participants with an awareness of the power of micromessages, which include looks, gestures, tone of voice, and the framing of feedback that subtly yet powerfully impact our culture, classrooms, and the individuals within them. Participants will reflect on their own practices and learn strategies to disrupt the accumulation of disadvantages in order to create a more equitable learning environment that nurtures positive student outcomes, especially in STEM and CTE.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: West Texas Training Center / Howard College
Participants will learn to utilize strategic monitoring during student independent practice to increase student engagement and rigor and decrease disruptive behavior and grading. Participants will gain an understanding of how to tie all the pieces together to strategically monitor student progress and success from daily objective to exit ticket.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Brownwood ISD - Administration
Secondary science (grade 6-12) sessions will focus on implementation of the new TEKS by applying Science and Engineering Practices for student success. During this session participants will look at a comprehensive overview of the New Science TEKS, look at how to decipher and effectively teach to the level of the verbs found in the standards, explore effective research-based instructional strategies to meet the demands of the new standards and examine the background, rationale, and content of the new TEKS to prepare for implementation of high-quality science.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Course
This session will empower middle and high school teachers by enhancing their teaching skills, stay updated with the latest educational trends, and improve student outcomes. Participants will enhance their teaching strategies for student engagement, integrate technology into Spanish language instruction, and provide resources and support for cultural competency and global awareness in teaching Spanish.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/25/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Nontraditional careers are occupations or career fields in which people from one gender comprise less than 25% of the workforce due to cultural stereotypes and norms that have discouraged students from pursuing them. In order for every student to be able to fulfill their potential, we must ensure equal access to and equity in educational options that lead to the entire spectrum of career choices. NAPE’s Explore Nontraditional Careers workshop supports educators, advisors, and administrators through a process of examination, reflection, and action to center equity as a means for supporting and encouraging students while also addressing existing barriers to success.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/26/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Colorado Room
DAY 2 - 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. *Please bring your laptop/chromebook. **All three days are NOT necessary, sign up for any of the days you’re interested in.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/26/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: West Texas Training Center / Howard College
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. THIS COURSE IS IN PERSON ONLY (Part 3 of 5)
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/26/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
A series of six zoom sessions presented by Marie Riley. This session is geared to develop the knowledge and skills of teachers in Domain 1: Planning and Preparation and Domain 3: Classroom Environment. Classroom management remains the number one issue for ALL teachers, but it doesn’t have to be! Learn how to have a positive and proactive approach to classroom management where discipline does NOT have to be an issue. This engaging session will offer participants strategies that will allow them to have classrooms that are orderly, respectful, fun, engaging and motivating! It will give teachers an opportunity to prepare procedures, expectations, rewards, and consequences. The scientific-based research used in this session is from Randy Sprick, Harry Wong, Barbara Blackburn, Robert Marzano, Marcia Tate. Zoom link and handouts will be emailed to participant after registering.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/26/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Howard College / West Texas Training Center
Date: 6/26/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Howard College / West Texas Training Center
What is productive struggle? As a teacher, have you experienced productive struggle? As a teacher, can you recognize when your students enter the “sweet” spot. Come learn the “What”, “Why” and “How” of productive struggle in the secondary mathematics classroom.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
5
Date: 6/26/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Angelo State University
In this workshop we will provide educators with activities and kits that can be taken back and used in MS and HS science classes. Broadly, topics covered will be geology (earth science) and physics (optics and astronomy) related. Activities and information presented will be applicable to many TEKS in 6-8 Science, Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC), Earth Systems Science, Astronomy, and Physics classes. Kits and materials are being provided by Halliburton.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/27/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
Date: 6/27/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Quad (Concho/Nueces/Pecos/Rio Grande Rooms)
Date: 6/27/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Mesquite/Pecan Rooms
Discover the power of resilience and determination as we navigate through the challenges of dyslexia and related disorders together. Dive into a world of understanding and support, where every stroke in the sea of changes brings us closer to success. Learn from Amy Cushner's insights on oral language development and disorders, uncover the early indicators of dysgraphia, and explore effective strategies for intervention. Let's JUST KEEP SWIMMING and conquer any wave that comes our way.
Max Participants:
150
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/27/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Colorado Room
DAY 3 - Creating Student Plans & Documentation in DMAC This training is all about student data. With web-based applications such as Student Portfolio, FormWorks, LPAC and Learning Plans, users can easily create digital documentation for individual students. Teachers and Administrators will learn to quickly find students, access state and local assessment history, make adjustments to plans, and record notes or attach files and forms. All data seamlessly travels with the student as they advance from grade-to-grade or change campuses. We’ll also focus on how to incorporate best practices for Early Childhood data (K-2). *Please bring your laptop/chromebook. **All three days are NOT necessary, sign up for any of the days you’re interested in.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/27/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: West Texas Training Center / Howard College
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. THIS COURSE IS IN PERSON ONLY (Part 4 of 5)
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/27/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Science Lab
Forensic science is an exciting field and a great way to get students involved in DOING science! If you are considering bringing forensic science into your classroom or want to find out what other teachers are doing in forensic science, this workshop will help you do just that! You will learn key forensic science concepts along with great ideas about how to teach them. This hands-on class may (time will determined topics completed) include such topics as: Sketch a Crime Scene, Creating a Crime Scene for Blood Spatter, Discuss the Tango War- WWII lead into sand, soil , and clay analysis, Analyze the impact of high and low impact on glass, Handwriting Analysis/ Counterfeiting, Tire Tracks, and others as time allows
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/27/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Llano Room
These modules are geared toward experienced administrators who seek to learn more about planning for and implementing a comprehensive K-12 career readiness program, building teacher capacity, expanding programs that align with labor market needs, and evaluating the quality of CTE instructional materials, equipment, and facilities. Experienced Administrator Module 3: Program Expansion will equip CTE leaders with resources and best practices to inform CTE program growth, including expanding CTE programs in middle school and high school and introducing new Programs of Study. This module provides strategies for messaging and communication, balancing industry demand and student interest, and addressing the challenges of expanding CTE programs in rural, suburban, and urban LEAs.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/27/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
Many of our Emergent Bilingual students struggle with the different language domains because the expectations are vague. In this training, we will discuss strategies that will help them focus on the essential but will also catapult them into being successful in the expressive language domains: speaking and writing. These strategies are snippets of opportunity in the classroom and lesson plans that will help them show progress on the TELPAS.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 6/28/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: West Texas Training Center / Howard College
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)
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/28/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecos/Rio Grande Rooms
Are you looking to help your students become proficient in math? Join us as we explore various strategies, structures, and visual aids to cultivate mathematical thinking. This session will concentrate on developing a fundamental comprehension of math through strategies and tools to build mathematicians of ALL learners.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/28/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
Join us as we explore key themes from the Rubric of Effective Practices for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities. We will look at how to support students with complex access needs across a variety of settings through differentiated instruction practices, aligning instruction with the TEKS, building effective teams, fostering positive classroom climates, and supporting communication! We will combine learning with make-and-take time and materials. Leave this session ready to support your students! Today's topic: Teamwork & Transitions
Max Participants:
120
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/28/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
A series of six zoom based professional development opportunities with Marie Riley. This session is geared to develop the knowledge and skills of teachers in Domain 2: Instruction and Domain 3: Classroom Environment. This session will provide strategies for elementary and secondary educators to increase student motivation. The topic will focus on ways to deal with difficult students and all students through brain-based practices, as well as effective ways to build relationships in the educational setting. Managing student behavior remains the number one issue for ALL teachers, but it doesn’t have to be! Participants will learn key behavioral principles and a range of research-based approaches for immediately defusing disruptive situations, avoiding escalation, and correcting behaviors. Strategies will target many specific behaviors and have positive results. Discipline does NOT have to be an issue. This session engaging and hands-on session will offer participants several strategies that will allow them to have classrooms that are orderly, respectful, fun, engaging and motivating! The scientific-based research used in this session is from Geoff Colvin, Kathleen McConnell, Gail Ryser, James Patton Randy Sprick, Harry Wong, Barbara Blackburn, Robert Marzano, Marcia Tate, and Willard Daggett who states students learn best when they are focused, engaged and can relate to learning through real-life application thus increasing motivation, academic success and decreasing difficult behaviors.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/28/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Llano Room
This interactive workshop will transform your "this or that" dilemmas into confident "yes!" moments as you explore a curated selection of powerful teacher AI tools and applications. Forget the tech overwhelm! We'll dive into practical, hands-on experiences that showcase how AI can support different facets of your teaching, leaving you excited and equipped to integrate these tools into your daily practice. (This was 100% generated with AI.)
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/28/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Concho Room
Multiple presenters from the SMU Cox Bridwell Institute will share their expertise during this TEKS-aligned, engaging professional development session about various topics related to Personal Financial Literacy and Economics. Lunch will be provided, and attendees will have an opportunity to win one of five $50 gift cards. Here is a brief description of the modules that will comprise the day’s learning: Public Choice I (Analogies and Deviations of Governments and Markets) The topic of Public Choice is so pertinent to the study of economics that it is split into two sections. This first unit uses the tools of economics to make sense of political activity. Public Choice II (Political Process) In this second unit, students better understand economics as a social science. This unit explores the interactions between voters, elected officials and bureaucrats. The importance of voting for an informed electorate is reinforced. Economic Freedom of North America Leveraging the very successful Economic Freedom of the World research this module will cover multiple social studies subjects. This is a comprehensive approach that will employ data, maps, and graphics that are sure to engage students. Measuring economic freedom has become a driving force to understand and forecast success in economies. The more economically free societies are, the wealthier, healthier, and more successful they become. This unit explains how institutions, economics, geography, and the rule of law play major roles in well-being and dignified human flourishing. Environmental Economics Are free markets and environmental preservation friends or foes? Often, we hear that we need a strong system of taxation and/or regulation to curb environmental degradation and the overuse of our Earth’s natural resources. In this unit, we will explore how the principles of economics can help us understand how best to preserve the environment and conserve resources for the future. Indeed, prices, property rights, and the profit and loss mechanism can all give us key insights into how we can achieve a greener future without heavy handed government involvement in the process.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/28/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Science Lab
This session is part two in a series of four on the New Science TEKS for sixth through eighth grade. Participants will explore changes in the Force Motion and Energy strand of the science TEKS, integration of resources, and utilization of hands-on activities and technology tools. We will be using the TEKS Resource System scope and sequence for pacing.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Concho/Nueces Rooms
Date: 7/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecos/Rio Grande Rooms
Date: 7/2/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Concho/Nueces Rooms
Date: 7/2/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecos/Rio Grande Rooms
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 required 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)
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
6
Date: 7/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
Whether you teach math, science, language arts, social studies, or any subject in between, Micro:bits are your key to unlocking a universe of creative, hands-on learning opportunities. Discover how these tiny but mighty devices can transform your teaching by seamlessly integrating coding, electronics, and computational thinking into your curriculum. In this interactive workshop, you'll become the architect of engaging, cross-curricular lessons that captivate your students' imagination and empower them to become problem solvers, innovators, and digital pioneers. Don't miss out on this chance to redefine your teaching toolkit and ignite a passion for STEM in your students. Join us on this Micro:bit adventure and leave equipped with the skills and inspiration to transform your classroom into a hub of innovative learning. Be the educator who empowers the future – one Micro:bit at a time!"
Max Participants:
26
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Conference Room #4
Date: 7/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Texas Dyslexia Academy 4 is designed to build background knowledge about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and special education from Child Find through the ARD committee process. It provides information about core special education concepts such as Child Find, Full Individual and Initial Evaluations (FIIE), Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committees, and Individual Education Program (IEP) development. Participants will gain an understanding of: · Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) · Child Find requirements · The referral process for an initial evaluation when a specific learning disability (SLD)/dyslexia is suspected · Notice of Action-Prior Written Notice (PWN) and Notice of Procedural Safeguards · Full individual and initial evaluation (FIIE) · Admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee meeting and components of the individualized education program (IEP)
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
Dive into a thought-provoking session that examines the use of behavior clip charts in classrooms. Explore the impact of such systems and discover alternative approaches that foster positive behavior, student engagement, and a supportive learning environment. Join us as we consider/evaluate the dilemma that is behavior management while adding tools to support positive classroom culture and effective communication and collaboration between educators, students, and parents.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/2/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Texas Dyslexia Academy 5: Screening for Dyslexia focuses on the universal screening process for dyslexia and reading development. The objectives for this course are: · Understand the importance of early screening · Understand the state screening requirements · Define universal screening for dyslexia and related disorders · Become familiar with guidelines for the administration of screening instruments · Explore interpretation of screening results · Understand the Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) requirements related to screening · Understand best practices for ongoing progress monitoring
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
312939 - Unlock the Power of Interactive Notebooks and Notetaking in the RLA Classroom (Grades 6-12)
Date: 7/2/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Llano Room
The interactive notebook is a powerful tool that can serve as a teaching and learning hub, a personalized study guide, and a reference for students throughout the school year. In this workshop, participants will learn practical tips and tricks for implementing and managing interactive notebook activities that align with their RLA curriculum. In addition, participants will explore diverse notetaking strategies to introduce to students and guide them toward the methods that resonate with their unique learning styles. Come and experience how interactive notebooks and notetaking foster active engagement, critical thinking, and deeper understanding in the RLA classroom.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/2/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Conference Room #4
Stacy/Tara C presenting workshop
Max Participants:
1
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/2/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Date: 7/2/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Conference Room #3
VIRTUAL SESSION: We hear that word a lot these days – “trauma.” But, what is trauma? How does it impact student development and learning? But, most importantly – what should educators do to help students impacted by trauma in order to help them feel calm under pressure, safe at school, and engaged in learning? This practical workshop will explore these questions and more; in addition, participants are encouraged to bring burning questions of their own!
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/2/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
This session is part one of three in the New Science TEKS series for kindergarten through second grade. We will look specifically at the strands: “Matter & Its Properties” and “Force, Motion, & Energy”. Participants will begin the journey to a deeper understanding of the new science TEKS for K-2. The goal is to equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate through these new standards using inquiry-based methods and hands-on activities.
Max Participants:
32
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/2/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Texas Dyslexia Academy 6: Dysgraphia provides educators with foundational information about dysgraphia, which is a related disorder to dyslexia. In this course, participants explore how students acquire writing skills, what dysgraphia is, the identification process, and provision of services for students with dysgraphia as outlined in the Dyslexia Handbook. The objectives for this course are: · Understand the simple view of writing and the stages of handwriting development · Understand the definition and characteristics of dysgraphia · Understand the procedures for the identification of dysgraphia · Explore instruction for students with dysgraphia · Explore instructional accommodations and technology tools
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/2/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Conference Room #4
Stacy/Tara C presenting workshop
Max Participants:
1
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Texas Dyslexia Academy 1: Dyslexia Foundations is the first of seven training opportunities developed to assist school districts and charter schools regarding dyslexia and related disorders. In this course, participants will learn how students acquire reading skills, why some students struggle in reading, what dyslexia is, and how to know whether dyslexia is the cause of a student’s reading difficulties. The objectives for this course are: • Explore the elements of reading • Define dyslexia, its characteristics, and related disorders • Explore the common risk factors for dyslexia • Understand associated academic difficulties and other conditions
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Concho/Nueces Rooms
One Day refresher, must have gone through initial to attend this training. 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. 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)
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
6
Date: 7/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Conference Room #4
Stacy presenting workshop
Max Participants:
1
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/3/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
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
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/8/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Brownwood ISD - Administration
This course will provide the Texas School Bus Driver Recertification 8-hour state-mandated training required for all school bus drivers every three years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. LOCATION: 2304Crockett,(Brownwood Bus Barn) Brownwood, TX. DATE/TIME: MONDAY, July 8, 2024, 8AM - 5PM. 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.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/8/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Nueces Canyon CISD - Other
This course will provide the Texas School Bus Driver Recertification 8-hour state-mandated training required for all school bus drivers every three years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. LOCATION:200 Taylor St., (Nueces Canyon ISD) Barksdale, TX. DATE/TIME: MONDAY, July 8, 2024, 8AM - 5PM. 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.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/8/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
Date: 7/8/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Pecos Room
Date: 7/8/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Rio Grande Room
The goal of the Active Shooter Exercise Development Workshop is to provide school administrators, first responders, city, county, and state officials with the knowledge, skills and abilities to lead an Active Shooter Tabletop Exercise. 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.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/8/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
We hear that word a lot these days – “trauma.” But, what is trauma? How does it impact student development and learning? But, most importantly – what should educators do to help students impacted by trauma in order to help them feel calm under pressure, safe at school, and engaged in learning? This practical workshop will explore these questions and more; in addition, participants are encouraged to bring burning questions of their own!
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/8/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Mesquite/Pecan Rooms
The new Texas Technology Apps TEKS are here, and we want to equip you to navigate them. By completing the Academy, you will meet the Texas requirements to show competency in teaching tech apps. This is a three day K-5 Tech Apps TEKS Academy. You will be required to attend 2 face-to-face days and one asynchronous day through an online Canvas course. Day 2 - K-2 Academy 7/10/24 Day 2 - 3-5 Academy 7/15/24 Day 3 - Asynchronous Canvas course Walk away with new tech supplies for your classroom and meet the competency clause!!
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/9/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Llano Room
Date: 7/10/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Llano Room
Date: 7/11/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Llano Room
As a school bus driver, you contribute to the overall mission to provide safe, efficient and caring transpiration for the school children of Texas. Participants will be trained to safely drive a school bus. After satisfactorily completing this course, you will receive a card certifying that you completed this school bus safety education course. The certification is valid for THREE years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $140. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $240. LOCATION: ESC Region 15, 612 S. Irene St., San Angelo TX. DATE/TIME: JULY 9,10, &11 from 8AM - 5PM DAYS 1&2, and 8AM - 12PM DAY 3 -----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 online.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/9/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Colorado Room
To re-certify as a vision and/or hearing screener, certification is valid for (5) years. Must have a certification dated 2019 and expires 2024, otherwise the basic classes must be taken.
Max Participants:
16
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/9/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
In this action-packed workshop, you'll learn the Jedi-level skills of using Google Forms to create STAAR-tastic digital escape rooms. Get ready to unleash the force of engagement and watch your students conquer STAAR's interactive item types with a grin! Reserve your spot and get ready to launch your classroom into a galaxy of excitement with STAAR-Tastic Escape Rooms! May the educational force be with you! *Please bring your laptop/chromebook with you. *Technology level: adventurous beginners and up. *Applications: Google Forms
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/9/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Mesquite/Pecan Rooms
Date: 7/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Mesquite/Pecan Rooms
Date: 7/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Mesquite/Pecan Rooms
Through activities that reveal the depth included within the grade 5 student expectations for whole number, decimal, and fraction operations, this training is designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge of mathematics concepts and procedures; improve overall mathematics instruction; lead to student success on statewide assessments; and lay a foundation for post-secondary readiness. In the Mathematics Achievement Academy for grade 5, participants will: • Identify key understandings and skills within the grade 5 TEKS that lay a foundation for success in Algebra I, contributing to coherence through alignment with content and instructional strategies from the Mathematics Achievement Academies, Kindergarten-Grade 4. • Experience classroom–ready activities that promote reasoning and problem solving; and • Acquire skills and resources that support instruction for students with disabilities, emergent bilingual students, students struggling to learn mathematics, and learners identified for gifted/talent services. Participants will receive $350 stipend upon successful completion of the 3-day academy (if eligible). You must attend all 3 days. Lunch will be one hour each day. Priority for this session will be given to grade 5 math teachers.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/9/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
Group counseling is part of a comprehensive school counseling program in the areas of guidance curriculum, individual planning, and responsive services. The how-to and all of the details can make implementation of group counseling tricky, so this workshop will help get you started or help you fill in any areas that you may want some extra assistance with.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/9/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Course
In this training, participants will hike through the following domains: Language Concepts and Language Acquisition, ESL Instruction and Assessment, and Foundation of ESL Education, Cultural Awareness, and Family and Community Involvement. This workshop will also help prepare these participants to be better prepared to work with our Emergent Bilingual students and challenge the ESL Supplemental Certification Test (154) .
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/9/2024
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 9:00 PM
Location: Brownwood ISD - Other
As a school bus driver, you contribute to the overall mission to provide safe, efficient and caring transpiration for the school children of Texas. Participants will be trained to safely drive a school bus. After satisfactorily completing this course, you will receive a card certifying that you completed this school bus safety education course. The certification is valid for THREE years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $140. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $240. LOCATION: 2304 Crockett (Brownwood Bus Barn, Brownwood, TX . DATE/TIME: July 9-12--4PM - 9PM -----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 online.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/9/2024
Start Time: 5:00 PM
End Time: 10:00 PM
Location: Nueces Canyon CISD - Other
As a school bus driver, you contribute to the overall mission to provide safe, efficient and caring transpiration for the school children of Texas. Participants will be trained to safely drive a school bus. After satisfactorily completing this course, you will receive a card certifying that you completed this school bus safety education course. The certification is valid for THREE years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $140. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $240. LOCATION: 200 Taylor St. (Nueces Canyon ISD) Barksdale, TX DATE/TIME: July 9-12--5PM - 10PM -----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 online.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/10/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Colorado Room
To certify as a vision screener, certification is valid for five (5) years
Max Participants:
16
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
The 2x2 recommended reading list is a Children’s Round Table (CRT) project of the Texas Library Association. It is designed to encourage voluntary reading for children aged 2 to Grade 2. Join us to review the books on the 2024 list, plan to promote and manage the program, and learn how to use the books in the classroom and library. A complete set of books will be awarded as a door prize, as well as 20 single titles!
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
Many of our Emergent Bilingual students struggle with the different language domains because the expectations are vague. In this training, we will discuss strategies that will help them focus on the essential but will also catapult them into being successful in the expressive language domains: speaking and writing. These strategies are snippets of opportunity in the classroom and lesson plans that will help them show progress on the TELPAS.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
10
Date: 7/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecos/Rio Grande Rooms
The new Texas Technology Apps TEKS are here, and we want to equip you to navigate them. By completing the Academy, you will meet the Texas requirements to show competency in teaching tech apps. This is a three day K-5 Tech Apps TEKS Academy. You will be required to attend 2 face-to-face days and one asynchronous day through an online Canvas course. Day 1 - K-5 Academy Introduction 7/8/24 Day 2 - K-2 Academy 7/10/24 Day 3 - Asynchronous Canvas course Walk away with new tech supplies for your classroom and meet the competency clause!!
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/11/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Colorado Room
To certify as a hearing screener, certification is valid for five (5) years
Max Participants:
16
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
Are you ready for an immersive and exciting journey into the world of Discovery Education? Join us for an unforgettable workshop for grades 6th-12th that blends the thrill of an escape room adventure with the limitless possibilities of educational innovation. What to Expect… Uncover innovative teaching strategies and collaborate with like-minded educators while trying to break the code, and learn to make the most of Discovery Education! Don't miss this opportunity to "escape" into the world of Discovery Education Experience! *Please bring your laptop/chromebook with you. *Technology level: brand new to Discovery Education Experience to Experts *Applications: Discovery Education Experience
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
SIM Mapping for community partners, provided by HHSC staff
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
5
Date: 7/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Concho Room
Counselors and leaders will have the opportunity to work their way through the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs (5th ed.) and the Texas Evaluation Model for Professional School Counselors (3rd Ed). We will engage in discussions to transform school counseling programs to align with these models as we take a deep dive into each. Participants will have an opportunity to evaluate current programmatic structures and practices, and identify opportunities, actions, and next steps. Bring your copies of each model and a device. This is a two-day workshop and the series will be repeated.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Course
During the morning portion, participants will gain strategies for engaging Generation Z in the language classroom. Participants will deepen their understanding of Generation Z learners, acquire strategies for student engagement in the language classroom, use a thinking frame for designing real world tasks and gain strategies for using social media to engage learners. In the afternoon, participants will be given the opportunity to dive deeply into the presentational mode and what students can do at each proficiency level. Participants will also practice designing writing prompts for their students and explore ways to intentionally build students’ writing skills in the target language. The workshop will culminate with scoring calibration of student writing products and will be allotted time to begin the task design process.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
10
Date: 7/11/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
Are you ready for an immersive and exciting journey into the world of Discovery Education? Join us for an unforgettable workshop for grades 6th-12th that blends the thrill of an escape room adventure with the limitless possibilities of educational innovation. What to Expect… Uncover innovative teaching strategies and collaborate with like-minded educators while trying to break the code, and learn to make the most of Discovery Education! Don't miss this opportunity to "escape" into the world of Discovery Education Experience! *Please bring your laptop/chromebook with you. *Technology level: brand new to Discovery Education Experience to Experts *Applications: Discovery Education Experience
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Presenter: Sherry Sancibrian, M.S; CCC-SLP Description:. Executive functions include metacognitive skills (such as planning, task initiation, and working memory) and social/emotional regulation skills (such as response inhibition and adaptability). Learn how to incorporate these skills into your language therapy and enhance student performance across academic and social contexts. 2.5 TSHA CEUs
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Concho Room
This session is intended to provide support to teachers implementing Eureka Math TEKS Edition in their classroom. This is the second session in the series and attendance at the Eureka Math: Module & Topic Internalization Work Day is highly recommended. Teachers will spend the day internalizing lessons from the topics selected in the earlier workday. Special attention will be given to polish the lesson through the process of lesson rehearsal. THIS COURSE IS IN PERSON ONLY
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
Listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking are reciprocal processes that lead to deeper understanding. This session will focus on the interconnectedness and the recursive nature of the seven strands of the essential knowledge and skills for English language arts and reading. Participants will closely examine the student expectations in each strand and practice instructional activities which are easy to adapt and implement in multiple grade levels.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
This series is intended to provide families, educators, and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors with information, resources, and useful tools to assist students in becoming self-sufficient and productive in their communities. Imagine Enterprises will interpret complex policy, rules, and procedures of Social Security to assist with navigating pathways to employment. In this session, participants will gain a working definition of Student Earned Income Exclusion (SEIE) and why it is important. Participants will also understand the different education categories and required hours related to rules, and a process to request and report monthly and annual exclusions.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/15/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
This course will provide the Texas School Bus Driver Recertification 8-hour state-mandated training required for all school bus drivers every three years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. LOCATION: ESC Region 15, 612 S. Irene St., San Angelo TX. DATE/TIME: MONDAY JULY 15, 2024 8AM - 5PM. 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.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/15/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Sonora ISD - Other
This course will provide the Texas School Bus Driver Recertification 8-hour state-mandated training required for all school bus drivers every three years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. LOCATION:1717 Tayloe Ave. (Sonora High School Library) Sonora ISD, Sonora, TX. DATE/TIME: MONDAY, July 15, 2024, 8AM - 5PM. 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.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/15/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
Join us for an immersive workshop delving into the realm of informal reading inventories, a powerful tool for assessing reading proficiency in learners of all ages. Whether you're an educator, a literacy specialist, or administrator keen on understanding your student's reading development, this workshop offers invaluable insights into how informal reading inventories can inform teaching practices and support individualized instruction. In this interactive session, participants will learn: · The fundamentals of informal reading inventories and their significance in assessing reading skills. · How to administer and score various components of an IRI, including word recognition, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary. · Strategies for interpreting IRI results and using them to tailor instructional approaches to meet the diverse needs of learners. · Practical applications of IRIs in identifying reading strengths and areas for improvement. · Techniques for tracking reading progress over time through the use of informal reading inventories. Through a combination of hands-on activities, and collaborative discussions, attendees will gain the knowledge and confidence to effectively implement informal reading inventories in their educational settings. Whether you're aiming to enhance literacy instruction in the classroom or support reading development, this workshop equips you with the tools to unlock the full potential of informal reading inventories in assessing and nurturing reading proficiency. Join us and embark on a journey towards empowering readers of all levels to reach their fullest potential through the insightful lens of informal reading inventories.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/15/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Science Lab
Curious about the recently adopted Science TEKS and what that means for instruction? In this session, we will explore the Science TEKS to be implemented during the 2024-2025 school year, compare and contrast them to the current standards, and engage with the content through several hands-on investigations.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/15/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Concho Room
Counselors and leaders will have the opportunity to work their way through the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs (5th ed.) and the Texas Evaluation Model for Professional School Counselors (3rd Ed). We will engage in discussions to transform school counseling programs to align with these models as we take a deep dive into each. Participants will have an opportunity to evaluate current programmatic structures and practices, and identify opportunities, actions, and next steps. Bring your copies of each model and a device. This is a two-day workshop and the series will be repeated.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/15/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecos/Rio Grande Rooms
The new Texas Technology Apps TEKS are here, and we want to equip you to navigate them. By completing the Academy, you will meet the Texas requirements to show competency in teaching tech apps. This is a three day K-5 Tech Apps TEKS Academy. You will be required to attend 2 face-to-face days and one asynchronous day through an online Canvas course. Day 1 - K-5 Academy Introduction 7/8/24 Day 2 - 3-5 Academy 7/15/24 Day 3 - Asynchronous Canvas course Walk away with new tech supplies for your classroom and meet the competency clause!!
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/15/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Mesquite Room
Whether you are brand new in the library, have been the heart of your campus forever, or are somewhere in between, join us to get the straight skinny on the library. There will be something for everyone whether you need to build/update your policy and procedure manual (the dreaded collection development standards update!), have questions about your Destiny LMS, or just want to upgrade your library program. Come and learn how to go from the book lady to campus ROCK STAR!
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/15/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Nueces Room
Tier 1- Tier 2... what does that mean? Is PBIS required and what does it do for students? In this training series, educators will build their understanding of positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) and how PBIS supports the behavioral needs of students in each tier of a three-tiered model. Participants will also learn to identify the stages of implementation and use tools and resources to assess and monitor implementation. In the afternoon, participants will dive into the Tier 2 pathway which is for educators with a working knowledge of PBIS who are looking to expand and improve their targeted (Tier 2) interventions and supports. Participants deepen their knowledge of the PBIS three-tiered model, examine key components and features of effective Tier 2 systems, and integrate new knowledge by completing a Tier 2 inventory and action plan. Attendance as a leadership team is recommended, but not required.
Max Participants:
70
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/16/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Quad (Concho/Nueces/Pecos/Rio Grande Rooms)
Are you an instructional aide seeking to deepen your understanding of evidence-based practices in reading, behavior, and effective teamwork? During the morning, we will delve into the Science of Teaching Reading to equip you with practical strategies and insights to support students in their literacy journey, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. In the afternoon, you will learn de-escalation strategies that you can take back to the classroom with you and use daily, as well as information on how to build and strengthen relationships to create a positive working environment.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/16/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
Canva, the graphics wizard, has pulled off some jaw-dropping magic tricks with its latest AI-powered features, and we're here to spill the beans on how Canva can take student creations to a whole new level! Whether you're a seasoned design pro or a creative enthusiast, this workshop will show you how Canva can empower your students to design like experts and to give vision to their thinking. Areas of Focus: T-TESS 1.4 Incorporating technology aligned to instructional purposes, actively engaging them in ownership of their learning Addressing the new technology standards Streamline your own workflow and design like a pro!
Max Participants:
28
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/16/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Amistad Room - Del Rio
Date: 7/16/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Val Verde Room - Del Rio
Date: 7/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Amistad Room - Del Rio
Date: 7/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Val Verde Room - Del Rio
Date: 7/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Amistad Room - Del Rio
Date: 7/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Val Verde Room - Del Rio
Through activities that reveal the depth included within the grade 5 student expectations for whole number, decimal, and fraction operations, this training is designed to strengthen participants’ knowledge of mathematics concepts and procedures; improve overall mathematics instruction; lead to student success on statewide assessments; and lay a foundation for post-secondary readiness. In the Mathematics Achievement Academy for grade 5, participants will: • Identify key understandings and skills within the grade 5 TEKS that lay a foundation for success in Algebra I, contributing to coherence through alignment with content and instructional strategies from the Mathematics Achievement Academies, Kindergarten-Grade 4. • Experience classroom–ready activities that promote reasoning and problem solving; and • Acquire skills and resources that support instruction for students with disabilities, emergent bilingual students, students struggling to learn mathematics, and learners identified for gifted/talent services. Participants will receive $350 stipend upon successful completion of the 3-day academy (if eligible). You must attend all 3 days. Lunch will be one hour each day. Priority for this session will be given to grade 5 math teachers.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/16/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Mesquite Room
Online Testing & Local Assessments in DMAC Learn how to 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.). Bring your curriculum to build your online assessments for the 1st 6 weeks so that you're ready to administer the assessment when you leave. Be sure to have your laptop/chromebook and DMAC login information to participate.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/16/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Llano Room
DURING THE 2024-2025 EOP REVIEW CYCLE, the TxSSC WILL REVIEW THE BASIC PLAN AND CYBER SECURITY ANNEX OF ISD's AND OPEN ENROLLMENT CHARTER SCHOOLS. TxSSC WILL BE ON SITE FOR THIS WORKSHOP TO HELP DISTRICTS MAKE FINAL ADJUSTMENTS, CORRECTIONS, AND ANSWER QUESTIONS PRIOR TO PLAN SUBMISSIONS IN THE FALL. DISTRICTS SHOULD BRING MOSTLY COMPLETE PLANS TO THE WORKSHOP.
Max Participants:
48
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/16/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Science Lab
High School (grades 9-12) science sessions will focus on implementation of the new TEKS by applying Science and Engineering Practices for student success. During this session participants will look at a comprehensive overview of the New Science TEKS, look at how to decipher and effectively teach to the level of the verbs found in the standards, explore effective teaching strategies to meet the demands of the new standards and examine the background, rationale, and content of the new TEKS to prepare for implementation of high-quality science.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/16/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Howard College / West Texas Training Center
Participants will navigate the TEKS Resource System website where they will learn the purpose of the components and how to incorporate them into their curriculum. Teachers will utilize the TEKS RS to write a student-friendly daily learning objective, unpack standards using a Know/Show chart, equate Performance Assessments as exemplar responses, build strong aligned Exit Tickets and share additional resources.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/17/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Junction ISD - Junction Middle
This course will provide the Texas School Bus Driver Recertification 8-hour state-mandated training required for all school bus drivers every three years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. LOCATION: 1700 College St., Jr. High Library (Junction ISD), Junction, TX. DATE/TIME: MONDAY JUNE 17, 2024 8AM - 5PM. 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.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/17/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
Date: 7/18/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
This course emphasizes the unique aspects of response to an incident occurring during a sports/special event, including considerations for business continuity and after-action activities. You will learn the skills necessary to effectively manage an incident by applying and implementing a multi-disciplinary management team approach as described in the National Incident Management System (NIMS). At the end of the course, a practical application exercise can be customized to the facility where the course is held. This course has a limited offering with priority to large venue sporting and special events.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
3 hour course for unlicensed personnel covering the basics of diabetes
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Concho Room
Join us for a hands-on presentation by Jim Franklin, teacher of special education from Georgia, who invented a number line to help students round numbers up to 10,000,000. View a variety of math manipulatives and learn differentiation strategies and tips that address the standards of fractions, decimals, money, elapsed time, capacity, and weight for all learners including students with visual and hearing impairments. As a teacher at the 21st STEM-certified elementary school in Georgia, he will also share a segment of STEM activities, such as a "Living Table", Solar City, and glow-in-the-dark indoor miniature golf course that he has completed with his own students.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: McNease Convention Center
Literacy on the Concho 2024 will take us on a journey through the sweet land of literacy! The conference will begin with a taste of laughter as Devin Siebold from The Bored Teachers Comedy Tour takes the stage. The journey will continue with Maria Walther (The Ramped Up Read Aloud) and M. Colleen Cruz (Writers Read Better and The Unstoppable Writing Teacher) providing sweet inspiration and masterfully crafted ideas for effective reading and writing instruction. Jennifer Schnakenberg and Thea Woodruff from The Meadows Center, Amy Cushner from The Shelton School, and a few master teachers will join the journey for breakout sessions. This year’s conference will be a sweet blend of love, laughter, and learning. Come sweeten up your reading and writing at Literacy on the Concho 2024.
Max Participants:
450
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Inn of Barons Creek, Fredericksburg, TX
Join the ESC 15 McKinney-Vento team in being a champion for students who are experiencing housing insecurity in your district. This pre-conference will provide insight into the challenges of these students and the opportunity to make a real difference. You do not want to miss Ernesto Mejia's inspirational message on how to be a champion!
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
50
Date: 7/17/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Webinar
This series is intended to provide families, educators, and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors with information, resources, and useful tools to assist students in becoming self-sufficient and productive in their communities. Imagine Enterprises will interpret complex policy, rules, and procedures of Social Security to assist with navigating pathways to employment. This session is designed to assist families to understand the importance and role of a person-centered plan and circle of support, tools to complete and implement the process, and strategies to measure its effectiveness and how to make adjustments.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/17/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Inn of Barons Creek, Fredericksburg, TX
Join us for our second annual federal programs and finance retreat in Fredericksburg, TX. This year's retreat will include breakout sessions on school safety grants, parent and family engagement, finance, and other special federal programs. Keynote sessions will be delivered by TEA, covering hot topics in federal programs and finance. Attendees can book their accommodations under “ESC Region 15 Federal Programs” at the Inn at Baron's Creek to receive the state rate of $107, but you must book before June 16th! Room availability at state rate is limited. Free for Region 15 districts or those that contract with us for ESSA Support. Fee for non-contracting or out of region districts: $125. https://www.innonbaronscreek.com/
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Fredericksburg Inn and Suites
Join your ESC Region 15 Counseling and Mental Health Team for the Annual Counselor Retreat at the Fredericksburg Inn and Suites.
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Llano Room
To teach school personnel basic knowledge of medication administration at school. This is a 3 hour class
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Rio Grande Room
Did you know that almost every language skill necessary for learning to read can be introduced using children’s names? Children have very personal and emotional connections to their names. Let’s take advantage of this connection to teach letter knowledge and literacy skills with meaning!
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
5
Date: 7/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
Step into the tech-tastic time machine and find out how to create modern-day digital Trapper Keepers. Never heard of this pop culture icon? Fear not! We'll transport you to an era when binders were bold, patterns were vibrant, and school supplies were legendary. Imagine a fusion of retro charm and modern tech as we bring the spirit of the Trapper Keeper into the digital realm. Get ready to sprinkle magic into your digital notebooks in this retro-fueled journey where Google Slides and Canva meet the legendary Trapper Keeper!
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Mesquite Room
Online Testing & Assessments in Eduphoria Learn how to create quality online assessments aligned to STAAR standards using the TEKSbank test item bank and collect data in Aware. 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.). We will also explore the updated version of Aware. Bring your curriculum to build your online assessments for the 1st 6 weeks so that you're ready to administer the assessment when you leave. Be sure to have your laptop/chromebook and DMAC login information to participate.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Science Lab
Middle school science sessions will focus on implementation of the new TEKS by applying Science and Engineering Practices for student success. During this session participants will look at a comprehensive overview of the New Science TEKS, look at how to decipher and effectively teach to the level of the verbs found in the standards, explore effective research-based instructional strategies to meet the demands of the new standards and examine the background, rationale, and content of the new TEKS to prepare for implementation of high-quality science.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecan Room
A rubric guide to develop Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFPs), goals and objectives, and progress monitoring methods of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students with significant cognitive disabilities, or low-incidence disabilities (LID).
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/18/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Llano Room
LICENSED SCHOOL NURSE OR AN UNLICENSE INDIVIDUAL THAT ASSISTS OR ACTS AS THE SCHOOL NURSE ON A REGULAR BASIS.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/19/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
This session is designed to support the Secondary Teacher. We will explore the use of the Depth and Complexity Framework and Content Imperatives to deepen student thinking, provide prompts that initiate inquiry and create a deeper level of understanding for the gifted student.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/19/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
Join us as we explore key themes from the Rubric of Effective Practices for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities. We will look at how to support students with complex access needs across a variety of settings through differentiated instruction practices, aligning instruction with the TEKS, building effective teams, fostering positive classroom climates, and supporting communication! We will combine learning with make-and-take time and materials. Leave this session ready to support your students! Today's topic: Classroom Organization, Schedules, and Positive Behavior Supports
Max Participants:
120
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/19/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Concho/Nueces Rooms
Welcome to the Amplify Texas Reading Make and Take Workday, an interactive workshop designed to empower educators with the tools and resources they need to prepare instructional materials within Amplify's literacy program. In this hands-on session, participants will focus on grade-level specifics, collaborating with peers to develop targeted instructional materials that meet the unique needs of their students. Join us for a day of collaboration, creativity, and empowerment as we work together to make literacy instruction come alive with Amplify Texas Reading.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/19/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Pecos/Rio Grande Rooms
Have you heard about SB 2124? Are you wondering how to implement the middle school advanced mathematics program in your district? Join us as we talk about the logistics of Advanced Math Grade 6 and Advanced Math Grade 7 so that students will be ready for Algebra I in Grade 8. We are ready to support districts as they begin providing this new opportunity in math for middle school students.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/22/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Junction ISD - Junction Middle
As a school bus driver, you contribute to the overall mission to provide safe, efficient and caring transpiration for the school children of Texas. Participants will be trained to safely drive a school bus. After satisfactorily completing this course, you will receive a card certifying that you completed this school bus safety education course. The certification is valid for THREE years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $140. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $240. LOCATION: 1700 College St. (Jr. High Library (Junction ISD) Junction, TX . DATE/TIME: July 22-25--8AM - 1PM -----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 online.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/22/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Nueces Room
Date: 7/23/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
Date: 7/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
In the Mathematics Achievement Academy for grade 4, participants will: • Examine the grade 4 TEKS based on learning progressions and critical checkpoints for understanding; • Experience classroom ready activities, including formative assessment and follow up activities that account for learner variability; and • Build a toolkit of strategies and key questions through analysis of activities for students with disabilities, learners who seek to be bilingual and biliterate, students struggling to learn mathematics, and learners identified for gifted services. Participants will receive a $350 stipend upon successful completion of the 3-day academy (if eligible). You must attend all 3 days. Lunch will be one hour each day. Priority for this session will be given to grade 4 math teachers. This is a repeat of the 2023 session.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/22/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Llano Room
Date: 7/23/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Llano Room
Date: 7/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Llano Room
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 (if eligible). You must attend all 3 days. Lunch will be one hour each day. Priority for this session will be given to grade 2 classroom teachers. This is a repeat of the 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 sessions.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/22/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecos Room
This session will cover an introduction to the Math Research Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) and how they work collectively to build a solid foundation for mathematics instruction. This training begins the exploration of High-Quality Instructional Materials. • RBIS 1: Balance Conceptual & Procedural: The pursuit of rigor by balancing conceptual understandings, procedural skills, and fluency development. • RBIS 2: Depth of Key Concepts: Placing the focus on math content which aligns to the depth and rigor of the TEKS at each grade level. • RBIS 3: Coherence of Key Concepts: The connection of concepts along with a strategic progression of learning to ensure new understandings are built. • RBIS 4: Productive Struggle: Students engage in productive problem solving, engaging in multiple opportunities for practice, discussion, representations, and written responses. • THIS COURSE IS IN PERSON ONLY
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/22/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Rio Grande/Concho Rooms
In this workshop, participants will learn how to utilize cross-curricular connections to create connected text sets. These text sets will help build the necessary background knowledge for students. Attendees will develop a collection of mentor texts suitable for each six-week period, saving them hours of searching for high-quality, grade-level materials. Think of it like a literary spiderweb, weaving together different subjects to create a stronger, more connected learning experience. By forging connections across disciplines, we can spin a tapestry of learning that glimmers with the treasure of understanding.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/22/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Colorado Room
Description: To provide participants with a comprehensive and hands-on introduction to digital photography techniques, as well as basic photo editing skills using Adobe Photoshop. Materials: • Bring a digital camera (DSLR or mirrorless) with manual settings. Cell phone cameras with manual settings are acceptable. • Bring a cable or card reader to transfer your images to the computer. You may transfer via a cloud service • Early registrants will be given an opportunity to send in questions and requests to be included in the workshop.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/22/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Sugar High Bake Shop & Cafe
Date: 7/22/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Sugar High Bake Shop & Cafe
This workshop is exclusively for Family Consumer Science teachers. Come network with other FCS teachers for the 2024-2025 school year. Please bring lesson ideas, curriculum, and any questions you may have to share with the group. A TEA update will be provided focusing on updated TEKS, programs of study, instructional materials, and more. In addition to networking, the owners of Sugar High Bake Shop and Café will share their expertise in working in culinary arts. This includes, restaurant/chef experience, event planning, marketing, menu development, and other topics. Lunch is provided as well as a hands on activity in building charcuterie boards. Workshop will be held at Sugar High Bake Shop and Café located 101 N. Main Street in San Angelo.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/22/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Science Lab
This session is part one in a series of four on the New Science TEKS for sixth through eighth grade. Participants will explore changes in the Matter and Energy strand of the science TEKS, integration of resources, and utilization of hands-on activities and technology tools. We will be using the TEKS Resource System scope and sequence for pacing.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/22/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
New to Pre-K? (Or did you miss last summer’s session?) Let’s dive into the 2022 TPGs to gain understanding of student outcomes, experience activities that meet the outcomes, and add to your toolbox for SY 204-25! *Each participant will receive a copy of the 2022 TPGs!* *THIS IS A REPEAT OF SUMMER 2023*
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/23/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: San Angelo ISD - Glenmore El
One day P.E. workshop designed to provide K-12 physical educators with practical ideas and hands-on activities they can easily implement into their P.E. education program. This workshop is fun, engaging, and filled with valuable skill building tools that will make your classes more engaging, decrease inactivity and promote lifetime health and fitness. Here is the plan: Morning session : We will be presenting a variety of elementary games that incorporate core learning. Starting with Pre-k to 5th grade we will demonstrate how easy it is to add things like spelling, math, and stem to physical education games. Afternoon session: We will continue our learning by focusing on OUR FAVORITES! Our region is loaded with the best PE coaches. Participants will be asked to email one of their school's favorite games to Tabitha Farmer at tabitha.farmer@saisd.org. She will put the packet together for us and we will take the time to demonstrate the activity and ask questions! Come join us as we play a little bit of everything. We will offer FUN large group games for all ages. We will include different activities to connect with your students. THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE ON THE CAMPUS OF GLENMORE ELEMENTARY (323 PENROSE SAN ANGELO, TX 76903).
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/23/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is designed for adults regularly interacting with young people. This course requires 2 hours self-paced work prior to the 4.5 hours Instructor-led training. The training 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.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
5
Date: 7/23/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
Date: 7/24/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
Date: 7/25/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
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.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/23/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Are you new to TexQuest or ready to take a fresh look at all of the resources to include the recent additions and upgrades? With TEKS-aligned articles, as well as images, videos, and full-text eBooks to support your curriculum, TexQuest has instructional resources for every classroom and library. Join us to explore ways TEKS aligned resources in TexQuest 2023-2024 support student inquiry and classroom presentations and projects.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/23/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Angelo State University - Porter Henderson Library
Bring stories and lived experiences of real people into the classroom with a lesson plan and tools that meet the needs of your diverse learners. Join ASU faculty and staff for a workshop on using the Library of Congress Digital Collections to meet your curriculum standards and objectives; leave with a lesson plan ready to employ. Objectives: 1. Explore the concept of All History is Local. 2. Discover digital materials available in the Library of Congress and West Texas Collection’s digital archives and teacher tools. 3. Navigate a new digital tool that showcases West Texas historical people and happenings with a focus on people of color, particularly Black and Hispanic or Latinx populations. 4. Recognize the role of primary sources in education. 5. Create a customized lesson plan that meets the needs of diverse learners. Facilitators: • Dr. Carlos A. Flores, Jr., Associate Professor, College of Education • Dr. Michael Shane Powers, Assistant Professor, Dr. Arnoldo De León Department of History • Dr. Laurie Dickmeyer, Assistant Professor, Dr. Arnoldo De León Department of History • Dr. Matthew Gritter, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science and Philosophy Preparations: • Bring a topic or content idea with you to work with. The anticipated outcome is to come away from the day with a lesson plan in hand to implement in your classroom.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/23/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Conference Room #4
Betty Presenting workshop
Max Participants:
1
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/23/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Concho/Nueces Rooms
Date: 7/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Concho/Nueces Rooms
Date: 7/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Concho/Nueces Rooms
Join us for this 3 day workshop of learning and make-and-take opportunities! Educators will learn how to design instruction, incorporate a variety of evidence-based strategies, and build a dynamic team to best support their LID students. We will review how to use visuals, create a supportive classroom environment, implement positive behavior supports, and so much more! This is a great training series for new and first year special education, general education teachers and teacher/para teams who will be working with students with complex access needs, autism, or severe cognitive disabilities.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/23/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
A series of six zoom sessions presented by Marie Riley. This session is geared to develop the knowledge and skills of teachers in Domain 1: Planning and Preparation and Domain 2: Classroom Instruction. Participants will learn how to ENGAGE the classroom with this exciting and interactive session that models and teaches numerous research-based high yield instructional strategies for both synchronous and asynchronous learning through brain-based activities. These strategies actively engage ALL students and significantly increase learning. Participants will leave this session with a bag full of tools that can be implemented in any subject at all levels. When students are ENGAGED and understand why learning is important to them, they are MOTIVATED. The scientific-based research used in this session is from Barbara Blackburn, Robert Marzano, Marcia Tate, Eric Jensen and William Daggett and states students learn best when they are focused, engaged, and can relate the learning to real-life application thus increasing motivation and academic success. Zoom link and handouts will be emailed to participant after registering.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/23/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Pecos/Rio Grande Rooms
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.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/23/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Uncover 10 things you didn’t know you could do with Discovery Education. If your district purchases Discovery Education, you have access to the full Discovery Ed Experience. Learn how to access and utilize over 200 instructional strategies, new quizzing features, leveled text, TEKS-aligned activities, and built-in Choice Boards. Be sure to have your laptop/chromebook and Discovery Education login information to participate.
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/23/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Colorado Room
This full-day workshop is designed for aspiring video creators and editors who want to learn how to produce professional-quality videos using Adobe Premiere Pro. Participants will gain hands-on experience with Premiere Pro's tools and features, covering everything from importing footage to exporting the final video. The workshop will be interactive, allowing participants to practice editing techniques and receive feedback throughout the day. • Bring your video camera, and equipment to practice your techniques. Cell phone Cameras are acceptable. We will cover tripod techniques • Bring a cable or card reader to transfer your images to the computer. You may transfer via a cloud service • Early registrants will be given an opportunity to send in questions and requests to be included in the workshop.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/23/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Science Lab
This session is part one in a series of three on the New Science TEKS for high school. Participants will explore changes in the TEKS covered during the first 12 weeks of school, integration of resources, and utilization of hands-on activities and technology tools. We will be using the TEKS Resource System scope and sequence for pacing.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/23/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Brownwood ISD - Administration
This session will cover an introduction to the RLA Research Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) and how they work collectively to build a solid foundation for reading instruction based on the Science of Reading. This training begins the exploration of High-Quality Instructional Materials. · RBIS 1: Foundation Skills Explicit, systematic practice with Literacy Foundational Skills. · RBIS 2: Text Complexity Regular practice with grade-level, complex text, and its academic language. · RBIS 3: Knowledge Coherence Building knowledge and vocabulary through text in all content areas. · RBIS 4: Text Based Responses Reading, writing, and speaking grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Mesquite/Pecan Rooms
Date: 7/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Mesquite/Pecan Rooms
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. Participants will understand the importance of these components and how their alignment results in an appropriate and ambitious individualized education program for students receiving special education and related services. The intended audience for this training is special education teachers, related service providers, and any other professional staff responsible for drafting a student’s IEP, including present levels of academic achievement and functional performance and measurable annual goals. This training was created by the Child Find, Evaluation, and ARD Support Statewide Technical Assistance Network in collaboration with the Texas Education Agency with state and federal grants.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Science Lab
Date: 7/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Science Lab
THIS IS A REPEATED SESSION FROM THE PREVIOUS YEARS. TEA is rolling out a 2-day state-wide PD to prepare teachers for successful implementation of STEM instruction. Teachers as learners will be engaging in high impact STEM practices such as: PBL, design-based challenges, and computational thinking. Educators will make connections between the Texas STEM framework, STEM fluency skills, and contemporary workforce demands. Educators will begin the work of imbedding STEM strategies into daily work with students.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
A series of six zoom based professional development opportunities with Marie Riley. This session is geared to develop the knowledge and skills of teachers in Domain 1: Planning and Preparation Domain 2: Instruction and Domain 3: Classroom Environment. In this session participants will transform their classroom into a high-performing learning system where students become self-directed, independent thinkers, problem-solvers and successful! This includes setting classroom direction and utilizing frequent cycles of improvement through Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA’s). Through PDSA’s students set time-bound measurable learning targets, identify strategies to successfully meet the targets, study the results that measure the target, and act on the results. Participants will learn how to successfully use classroom data, individual student data and student-led conferences that can be utilized during parent meetings and/or ARD meetings. This system is the most efficient and effective way to improve classroom learning results. Participants will see actual classroom examples of the components of Classroom Continuous Improvement and develop a draft deployment plan for implementation. The scientific-based research used in this session is from Malcolm Baldrige Education Criteria for Performance Excellence which focused on the best current research in what it takes to make schools and classrooms quality learning places for ALL students.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: San Angelo Health Foundation
Do your students struggle writing a sentence? This workshop is designed to guide participants through the seamless progression from phonics mastery to the art of constructing sentences and crafting stories. By using mentor text, participants will learn how to teach students to mimic the various methods authors use to construct sentences in a text. This workshop is an educator’s key to nurturing a generation of confident and express writers in elementary.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Colorado Room
This one-day workshop aims to empower teachers with the knowledge and skills to produce engaging and professional-looking school newscasts using Premiere Pro. Participants will learn the basics of video production, including planning, filming, editing, and publishing. By the end of the workshop, teachers will be equipped to guide students in creating their own school newscasts to enhance communication and foster creativity within the school community. Free and open-source software will be discussed and demonstrated. • Bring your video camera, and equipment to practice your techniques. Cell phone Cameras are acceptable. We will cover tripod techniques • Bring a cable or card reader to transfer your images to the computer. You may transfer via a cloud service • Early registrants will be given an opportunity to send in questions and requests to be included in the workshop.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Howard College / West Texas Training Center
Date: 7/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Howard College / West Texas Training Center
In this 2-day workshop, HS/MS Mathematics participants will look at Region 15 Algebra 1 EOC data to identify historically low preforming student expectations. Peer teachers from Region 15 districts will share their own unique teaching experiences used in their classroom to boost scores on the Algebra 1 EOC. Participants will leave this workshop with the materials needed to use in their classrooms.
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
5
Date: 7/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecos/Rio Grande Rooms
Getting your own classroom is exciting but may also seem overwhelming. Designed with new teachers in mind, this professional day of collaborative learning will include practical information to help you thrive and not just survive! From the day-to-day routines and procedures needed to make your class run smoothly, to effective classroom practices and instructional strategies to encourage student engagement and manage student behavior, and a little of everything in between, this session will help you feel more confident and prepared as you step into your new role as classroom teacher!
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
These modules are geared toward experienced administrators who seek to learn more about planning for and implementing a comprehensive K-12 career readiness program, building teacher capacity, expanding programs that align with labor market needs, and evaluating the quality of CTE instructional materials, equipment, and facilities. Experienced Administrator Module 4: Supporting CTE Teachers provides an overview of strategies used in the recruitment and retention of CTE teachers. Participants will engage in opportunities to problem solve, review available resources, and develop content to assist with retaining and supporting one of our most valuable resources—CTE instructors.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Brownwood ISD - Administration
Do your students struggle writing a sentence? This workshop is designed to guide participants through the seamless progression from phonics mastery to the art of constructing sentences and crafting stories. By using mentor text, participants will learn how to teach students to mimic the various methods authors use to construct sentences in a text. This workshop is an educator’s key to nurturing a generation of confident and express writers in elementary.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/26/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
Join us as we explore key themes from the Rubric of Effective Practices for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities. We will look at how to support students with complex access needs across a variety of settings through differentiated instruction practices, aligning instruction with the TEKS, building effective teams, fostering positive classroom climates, and supporting communication! We will combine learning with make-and-take time and materials. Leave this session ready to support your students! Today's topic: Supporting Communication
Max Participants:
120
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/26/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
This session will cover an introduction to the RLA Research Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) and how they work collectively to build a solid foundation for reading instruction based on the Science of Reading. This training begins the exploration of High-Quality Instructional Materials. · RBIS 1: Foundation Skills Explicit, systematic practice with Literacy Foundational Skills. · RBIS 2: Text Complexity Regular practice with grade-level, complex text, and its academic language. · RBIS 3: Knowledge Coherence Building knowledge and vocabulary through text in all content areas. · RBIS 4: Text Based Responses Reading, writing, and speaking grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/26/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Concho/Nueces Rooms
Come and learn all about graduation requirements and more! We will discuss accountability, CTE, special education, etc. This session is great for those new to their role or anyone who may need a refresher if you are the one who is handling these areas.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/26/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecos Room
Wondering about phenomena-based instruction? Using primary sources in instruction? How do I know they are learning or where do I get grades? Come explore and learn through experiences answers to these questions about science and social studies. Leave with the knowledge to grow their inquiry, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Repeat of Summer 2023 session.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/26/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Llano Room
VASE training for Middle and High School Teachers. I will cover everything from maneuvering the website, avoiding disqualification issues, best practices, paperwork needs and preparing the art work. Presented by Dallas Williams Timberview High School ART Teacher
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/29/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Colorado Room
Date: 7/30/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Colorado Room
Date: 7/31/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Colorado Room
As a school bus driver, you contribute to the overall mission to provide safe, efficient and caring transpiration for the school children of Texas. Participants will be trained to safely drive a school bus. After satisfactorily completing this course, you will receive a card certifying that you completed this school bus safety education course. The certification is valid for THREE years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $140. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $240. LOCATION: ESC Region 15, 612 S. Irene St., San Angelo TX. DATE/TIME: JULY 29, 30 & 31 from 8AM - 5PM DAYS 1&2, and 8AM - 12PM DAY 3 -----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 online.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/29/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
Date: 7/30/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
Date: 7/31/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
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.
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/29/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
Date: 7/30/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
Date: 7/31/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
Date: 8/2/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
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.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/29/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecos Room
TEA is pleased to offer a series of professional learning modules for new administrators that develop their capacity to facilitate quality Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Participants will gain valuable knowledge, skills, and strategies in four key content areas: data-driven decision making, partnerships, program design, and resources. Module 4: CTE Resources - The CTE Resources module provides an overview of many key components of CTE programs—time, finances, human resources, facilities, instructional resources and supplies, transportation, and professional learning. Participants will identify, review, and develop resources to build foundational knowledge to assist them in being successful in the varied roles they serve as programmatic and instructional leaders in CTE.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/29/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Rio Grande Room
In this training, we will cover all the beginning of the school year requirements that your LPAC needs to complete for new Emergent Bilingual Students including transfer students. We will also review PEIMS codes that need to be updated and required parent notification for student progress. Throughout our discussions, we will also ensure we are using the new standardized letters provided by TEA.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/29/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Brownwood ISD - Administration
1…2…3… Counting is simple, right? Surprisingly, counting includes so much more than saying numbers in order. This session will deepen your understanding of what all counting encompasses, from the stages of counting to how it impacts other concepts. From TPG to 2nd grade TEKS, counting is sophisticated and fundamental to learning mathematics!
Max Participants:
32
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/29/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Science Lab
This session is part two in a series of four on the New Science TEKS for sixth through eighth grade. Participants will explore changes in the Force Motion and Energy strand of the science TEKS, integration of resources, and utilization of hands-on activities and technology tools. We will be using the TEKS Resource System scope and sequence for pacing.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/29/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Howard College / West Texas Training Center
Date: 7/29/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Howard College / West Texas Training Center
For this ½ day workshop, participants will access the TEKS Resource System Assessment Center item bank of over 25,000 questions. Teachers will pull questions from the Item Bank to generate additional questions with the focus centered on the application of the STAAR Redesign. Teachers will be able store newly created questions in their own item bank.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/30/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Concho/Nueces Rooms
Date: 7/30/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecos/Rio Grande Rooms
Date: 7/31/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Concho/Nueces Rooms
Date: 7/31/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecos/Rio Grande Rooms
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 required 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)
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
6
Date: 7/30/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: West Texas Training Center / Howard College
Fluency is a key building block in the development of proficient readers, and this workshop is designed to empower educators with strategies for fostering reading fluency in their students. Participants will learn about fluency development, explore evidence-based practices, and gain practical insights into creating a classroom environment that nurtures fluent readers. By the end of the workshop, educators will be equipped with fluency strategies and assessment methods that will enhance their student’s reading accuracy, rate, and prosody while leading to improvements in reading comprehension and overall literacy skills.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/30/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Brownwood ISD - Administration
Wondering about phenomena-based instruction? Using primary sources in instruction? How do I know they are learning or where do I get grades? Come explore and learn through experiences answers to these questions about science and social studies. Leave with the knowledge to grow their inquiry, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Max Participants:
32
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/30/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Science Lab
"Science is an Action Word" is a dynamic professional development session designed to empower educators with hands-on strategies and innovative approaches to teaching science. Participants will explore practical methods for engaging students in active learning experiences, fostering curiosity, and promoting critical thinking skills within the science classroom.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/30/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: MHMR
Date: 7/30/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 3:00 PM
Location: MHMR
Blended Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is designed for adults regularly interacting with young people. This course requires 2 hours self-paced work prior to the 4.5 hours Instructor-led training. The training 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.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
5
Date: 7/30/2024
Start Time: 4:00 PM
End Time: 9:00 PM
Location: Brownwood ISD - Other
As a school bus driver, you contribute to the overall mission to provide safe, efficient and caring transpiration for the school children of Texas. Participants will be trained to safely drive a school bus. After satisfactorily completing this course, you will receive a card certifying that you completed this school bus safety education course. The certification is valid for THREE years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $140. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $240. LOCATION: 2304 Crockett (Brownwood Bus Barn, Brownwood, TX . DATE/TIME: July 30 - Aug 2--4PM - 9PM -----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 online.
Max Participants:
35
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/31/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Howard College / West Texas Training Center
What is productive struggle? As a teacher, have you experienced productive struggle? As a teacher, can you recognize when your students enter the “sweet” spot. Come learn the “What”, “Why” and “How” of productive struggle in the secondary mathematics classroom.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
5
Date: 7/31/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Emily Homer, M.A., CCC-SLP will discuss how teams can ensure students with feeding and/or swallowing disorders are provided adequate nutrition and hydration in the school setting. Topics discussed will include IDEA requirements, legal and ethical issues, responsibilities of a safe-swallowing and feeding team, how to work with families, documentation, and interventions. TSHA Credits will be provided. Requirement to complete both days = 6 Credit Hours
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/31/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 10:30 AM
Location: Online Webinar
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.
Max Participants:
500
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/31/2024
Start Time: 10:30 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
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.
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Brady ISD - Brady Middle School
This course will provide the Texas School Bus Driver Recertification 8-hour state-mandated training required for all school bus drivers every three years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. LOCATION: 2309 US Hwy 190 W. (Menard Hwy) (Jr. High Cafeteria) Brady ISD, Brady, TX. DATE/TIME: THURSDAY, August 1, 2024 8AM - 5PM. 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.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Brownwood ISD - Administration
This course will provide the Texas School Bus Driver Recertification 8-hour state-mandated training required for all school bus drivers every three years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. LOCATION: 2304Crockett,(Brownwood Bus Barn) Brownwood ISD, Brownwood, TX. DATE/TIME: THURSDAY, August 1, 2024, 8AM - 5PM. 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.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: San Felipe-Del Rio CISD - Other
This course will provide the Texas School Bus Driver Recertification 8-hour state-mandated training required for all school bus drivers every three years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. LOCATION:800 W. 15th St. (San Felipe-Del Rio CISD) Del Rio, TX. DATE/TIME: THURSDAY August 1, 2024, 8AM - 5PM. 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.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Colorado Room
3 hour course for unlicensed personnel covering the basics of diabetes
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Course
In this training, we will cover all the beginning of the school year requirements that your LPAC needs to complete for new Emergent Bilingual Students including transfer students. We will also review PEIMS codes that need to be updated and required parent notification for student progress. Throughout our discussions, we will also ensure we are using the new standardized letters provided by TEA.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Concho/Nueces Rooms
One Day refresher, must have gone through initial to attend this training. 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. 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)
Max Participants:
20
Min Participants:
6
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Conference Room #4
VIRTUAL SESSION: From the proactive to the reactive, we will cover strategies in this workshop focused on de-escalating crises, implementing logical and appropriate consequences for unwanted behavior, and helping students with accountability and repair of relationships when regrettable incidents occur.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Pecos Room
In accordance with requirements from Texas Administrative Code Chapter 321, Educator Certification, this session will satisfy requirements for all CTE and SPED educators assigned to Career Preparation and Practicum courses. Principals and couselors will also gain insight on the requirements of offering a Career Prep/Practicum. All school districts are responsible for ensuring assinged teachers have completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements regarding work-based learning and safety. This session will also provide resources for the creation of a WBL manual and discuss areas evaluated in a Methods of Administration audit.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
This session will provide an updated overview of the State Compensatory Education (SCE) program, as well as programmatic and fiscal compliance requirements associated with SCE. Time will be provided for questions and answers.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is designed for adults regularly interacting with young people. This course requires 2 hours self-paced work prior to the 4.5 hours Instructor-led training. The training 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.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
5
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Colorado Room
3 hour course for unlicensed personnel covering the basics of diabetes
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Have you ever had the thought, "What should I be doing right now?!" If you have, then this session is for you. We will be covering the nuts and bolts of the "must-dos" and many "may dos" that principals and assistant principals need to know and be able to do. During this second session, we will be reviewing best practices at this point in the year, while also looking ahead and making plans for the rest of the year. Prioritizing people before to-do lists while still accomplishing "all the things" is not easy, and we are here to help you be successful.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/2/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
6 CPE HOURS- SCHOOL NURSE CONFERENCE
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/2/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Quad (Concho/Nueces/Pecos/Rio Grande Rooms)
SAISD participants only.
Max Participants:
150
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/2/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Howard College / West Texas Training Center
Have you heard about Senate Bill 2124? The one where your district may have to offer a Middle School Advanced Mathematics program providing a pathway for 8th grade students to be ready for Algebra 1. If your district is a member of the TEKS Resource System, we will take a closer look at their version of the Advanced Grand 6 and the Advanced Grade 7 classroom.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/2/2024
Start Time: 11:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Colorado Room
FIRST AID, AED, CPR TRAINING/ INSTRUCTOR CPR TRAINING Instructor candidates class - 12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Regular Heart saver First Aid, CPR, and AED class - 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/5/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
This course will provide the Texas School Bus Driver Recertification 8-hour state-mandated training required for all school bus drivers every three years. The IN REGION cost of the course is $60. The OUT OF REGION cost of the course (PAYABLE BEFORE CLASS) is $160. LOCATION: ESC Region 15, 612 S. Irene St., San Angelo TX. DATE/TIME: MONDAY AUGUST 5, 2024 8AM - 5PM. 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.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/5/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Colorado Room
Date: 8/6/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Colorado Room
Date: 8/7/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Colorado Room
This course is intended to serve as a vehicle to share proven incident management strategies and practices, as well as to enhance teamwork and coordination among the agency’s mid-level managers and command staff directly responsible for emergency response to all-hazards incidents in which the Incident Command System (ICS) is employed. The course utilizes scenarios and application exercises to highlight key issues and facilitate discussion. The concluding tabletop exercise is intended to allow you to apply the information provided during the course in a controlled environment. Prerequisites (Available online): ICS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System ICS-200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/5/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Rio Grande Room
Not only is writing a required academic skill, but it also aids in retention of content, increases the depth of knowledge on a subject, develops critical thinking skills, and promotes independent thinking. In this workshop, participants will learn how to utilize simple and effective writing strategies while engaging students and monitoring student progress in science content. *Participants will receive curated resources for each six weeks.*
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/5/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Llano Room
In this training, we will cover all the beginning of the school year requirements that your LPAC needs to complete for new Emergent Bilingual Students including transfer students. We will also review PEIMS codes that need to be updated and required parent notification for student progress. Throughout our discussions, we will also ensure we are using the new standardized letters provided by TEA.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/8/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Brownwood ISD - Administration
This session is specially designed to meet the needs of teachers who are implementing Amplify Texas Reading (Tier 1 Core Curriculum). Come work in a collaborative group as we explore modules, topics, and the models used across grade levels. Participants will leave this workshop with their first Unit planned and a deep understanding of Lesson Internalization!
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/8/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Olfen ISD - Administration
This session is specially designed to meet the needs of teachers who are implementing Amplify Texas Reading (Tier 1 Core Curriculum). Come work in a collaborative group as we explore modules, topics, and the models used across grade levels. Participants will leave this workshop with their first Unit planned and a deep understanding of Lesson Internalization!
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/9/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Harper ISD - Other
This session will cover an introduction to the Math Research Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) and how they work collectively to build a solid foundation for mathematics instruction. This training begins the exploration of High-Quality Instructional Materials. • RBIS 1: Balance Conceptual & Procedural: The pursuit of rigor by balancing conceptual understandings, procedural skills, and fluency development. • RBIS 2: Depth of Key Concepts: Placing the focus on math content which aligns to the depth and rigor of the TEKS at each grade level. • RBIS 3: Coherence of Key Concepts: The connection of concepts along with a strategic progression of learning to ensure new understandings are built. • RBIS 4: Productive Struggle: Students engage in productive problem solving, engaging in multiple opportunities for practice, discussion, representations, and written responses. • THIS COURSE IS IN PERSON ONLY
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/9/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Harper ISD - Harper ISD - Administration
This session will cover an introduction to the RLA Research Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) and how they work collectively to build a solid foundation for reading instruction based on the Science of Reading. This training begins the exploration of High-Quality Instructional Materials. · RBIS 1: Foundation Skills Explicit, systematic practice with Literacy Foundational Skills. · RBIS 2: Text Complexity Regular practice with grade-level, complex text, and its academic language. · RBIS 3: Knowledge Coherence Building knowledge and vocabulary through text in all content areas. · RBIS 4: Text Based Responses Reading, writing, and speaking grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/13/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Brookesmith ISD - Administration
This session will cover an introduction to the RLA Research Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) and how they work collectively to build a solid foundation for reading instruction based on the Science of Reading. This training begins the exploration of High-Quality Instructional Materials. · RBIS 1: Foundation Skills Explicit, systematic practice with Literacy Foundational Skills. · RBIS 2: Text Complexity Regular practice with grade-level, complex text, and its academic language. · RBIS 3: Knowledge Coherence Building knowledge and vocabulary through text in all content areas. · RBIS 4: Text Based Responses Reading, writing, and speaking grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/14/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Brookesmith ISD - Administration
This session is specially designed to meet the needs of teachers who are implementing Amplify Texas Reading (Tier 1 Core Curriculum). Come work in a collaborative group as we explore modules, topics, and the models used across grade levels. Participants will leave this workshop with their first Unit planned and a deep understanding of Lesson Internalization!
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/24/2024
Start Time: 8:15 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
Date: 8/24/2024
Start Time: 8:15 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Quad (Concho/Nueces/Pecos/Rio Grande Rooms)
8th Annual “Wild About Kids” Childcare Providers Conference
Max Participants:
1000
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/3/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
SEMIANNUAL SCHOOL SAFETY MEETING WITH TOM GREEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. In accordance with Local Government Code, Chapter 85.024, the sheriff of a Texas county with a total population of less than 350,000 in which a public school is located shall call and conduct semiannual school safety meetings.
Max Participants:
95
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/4/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Have you ever had the thought, "What should I be doing right now?!" If you have, then this session is for you. We will be covering the nuts and bolts of the "must-dos" and many "may dos" that principals and assistant principals need to know and be able to do. During this session, we will be reviewing best practices at this point in the year, while also looking ahead and calendaring for the rest of the year. We will review special programs and ensure you have the tools and resources necessary. Prioritizing people before to-do lists while still accomplishing "all the things" is not easy, and we are here to help you be successful.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/9/2024
Start Time: 7:00 AM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Quad (Concho/Nueces/Pecos/Rio Grande Rooms)
Legal Update
Max Participants:
200
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/17/2024
Start Time: 7:00 AM
End Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
Date: 9/18/2024
Start Time: 7:00 AM
End Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
Day 1: Asbestos Designated Person 8:30am-5pm This class addresses areas defined in the AHERA regulations for those responsible for the school’s asbestos program. Topics covered include asbestos detection, identification, and assessment; health effects associated with asbestos exposure; control options; relevant federal and state regulations; and management plan components. This class satisfies the training requirement put forth in AHERA for Asbestos Designated Person training. Although there are no refresher requirements, it is a good idea to come back to this class every few years to keep relevant asbestos issues and requirements fresh on your mind. Day 2: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Coordinator 8:30am-4pm This course meets the requirements outlined by the Texas Structural Pest Control Services department within the TDA for training a school district’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) coordinator. Topics include regulatory requirements, administration of IPM in school pest control programs, principles of IPM, and pesticide safety practices. This class satisfies the requirements for both the initial IPM Coordinator training and provides all six continuing education units as required by the regulations to be completed every three ye
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
When’s the last time you reviewed your District Improvement Plan (DIP) for compliance? Join us to learn about ESSA’s requirements for completing the DIP.
Max Participants:
500
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/23/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Mesquite/Pecan Rooms
Date: 9/24/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Mesquite/Pecan Rooms
The Reading Academy is an engaging opportunity developed to equip teachers and administrators with evidence-based content and methods that best support the science of teaching reading.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/24/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
Date: 9/25/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Live Oak Room
ICS 400 is intended for an audience of experienced responders and other senior emergency management personnel who may perform in a management capacity for major or complex incidents (Type 1 or Type 2 incidents). Large and complex incidents that require the application of area command don’t happen often. Although this is an advanced ICS course, it is not intended to develop mastery of area command. The purpose of this course is to expose students to the concepts of utilizing area command in major and complex incidents.
Max Participants:
60
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
This session is part two of three in the New Science TEKS series for kindergarten through second grade. We will look specifically at the strand: “Earth & Space”. Participants will continue the journey to a deeper understanding of the new science TEKS for K-2. The goal is to equip you with the knowledge and tools to navigate through these new standards using inquiry-based methods and hands-on activities.
Max Participants:
32
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/26/2024
Start Time: 7:00 AM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
Date: 9/27/2024
Start Time: 7:00 AM
End Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Bluebonnet Room
TCOLE 4064 is a two-day, 20-hour training designed to assist SBLE officers and school districts with compliance of legislative mandates requiring districts employing a peace/resource officer to create a policy requiring officers to complete education and training.
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
1
Date: 9/26/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Angelo State University
Date: 9/27/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Angelo State University
The Texas Education Agency, in collaboration with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and the Supreme Court of Texas Children's Commission, presents the 2024 Foster Care and Education Summit. The target audience for this training is school administrators, school counselors, registrars, and district foster care liaisons, as well as child welfare ESSA points of contact, CASA, and DFPS staff who work with school-aged students. This training will provide up-to-date information and strategies for supporting students in foster care in Texas public schools and assist with fulfilling ESSA Foster Care requirements. Special thanks to Education Service Center Region 15 and Angelo State University for hosting this event.
Max Participants:
400
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/2/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Science Lab
This session is part two in a series of three on the New Science TEKS for high school. Participants will explore changes in the TEKS covered during the second 12 weeks of school, integration of resources, and utilization of hands-on activities and technology tools. We will be using the TEKS Resource System scope and sequence for pacing.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/2/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Online Webinar
Have you ever had the thought, "What should I be doing right now?!" If you have, then this session is for you. We will be covering the nuts and bolts of the "must-dos" and many "may dos" that principals and assistant principals need to know and be able to do. During this session, we will be reviewing best practices at this point in the year, while also looking ahead and calendaring for the rest of the year. We will review special programs and ensure you have the tools and resources necessary. Prioritizing people before to-do lists while still accomplishing "all the things" is not easy, and we are here to help you be successful.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 10/9/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Science Lab
This session is part three in a series of four on the New Science TEKS for sixth through eighth grade. Participants will explore changes in the Earth and Space strand of the science TEKS, integration of resources, and utilization of hands-on activities and technology tools. We will be using the TEKS Resource System scope and sequence for pacing.
Max Participants:
24
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/29/2024
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Please join Region 15’s Leslie Martin and Richard Roper, Math Specialists, to discuss SB 2124 – the Middle School Advance Math Program. The purpose of the law is to increase the number of students who complete advanced mathematics course in high school. Additionally, each school district and open enrollment charter school SHALL develop an advanced mathematics program for middle school students that is designed to enable those students to enroll in Algebra I in eighth grade. In addition to Middle School Advanced Math discussions, Traci Terrill will provide you considerations when creating master schedules, CTE and the need for digital PGPs…gone are the days of paper personal graduation plans! Two things you must know about and implement within the master schedule.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 4/30/2024
Start Time: 7:45 AM
End Time: 9:15 AM
Location: Conference Room #4
Date: 4/30/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Online Course
A book study for all educators exploring sustainable behavioral changes through brain state awareness rather than compliance and obedience using Lori L. Desautels book, Connections over Compliance: Rewiring our Perceptions of Discipline. Books available via the ESC. Contact lesley.casarez@esc15.net and anne.hardegree@esc15.net for details.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
10
Date: 4/30/2024
Start Time: 11:15 AM
End Time: 12:45 PM
Location: Conference Room #4
Date: 4/30/2024
Start Time: 11:30 AM
End Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Online Course
A book study for all educators exploring sustainable behavioral changes through brain state awareness rather than compliance and obedience using Lori L. Desautels book, Connections over Compliance: Rewiring our Perceptions of Discipline. Books available via the ESC. Contact lesley.casarez@esc15.net and anne.hardegree@esc15.net for details.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
10
Date: 5/7/2024
Start Time: 7:45 AM
End Time: 9:15 AM
Location: Conference Room #4
Date: 5/7/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Online Course
A book study for all educators exploring sustainable behavioral changes through brain state awareness rather than compliance and obedience using Lori L. Desautels book, Connections over Compliance: Rewiring our Perceptions of Discipline. Books available via the ESC. Contact lesley.casarez@esc15.net and anne.hardegree@esc15.net for details.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
10
Date: 5/7/2024
Start Time: 8:30 AM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is designed for adults regularly interacting with young people. This course requires 2 hours self-paced work prior to the 4.5 hours Instructor-led training. The training 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. INSTRUCTOR FOR THIS COURSE: ida.hambrick@wtcmhmr.org
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
5
Date: 5/7/2024
Start Time: 11:15 AM
End Time: 12:45 PM
Location: Conference Room #4
Date: 5/7/2024
Start Time: 11:30 AM
End Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Online Course
A book study for all educators exploring sustainable behavioral changes through brain state awareness rather than compliance and obedience using Lori L. Desautels book, Connections over Compliance: Rewiring our Perceptions of Discipline. Books available via the ESC. Contact lesley.casarez@esc15.net and anne.hardegree@esc15.net for details.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
10
Date: 5/10/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Presenter: Marva Mount, M. A., CCC-SLP, FNAP Description: This course will examine how the idea of gestalt language processing can be a useful approach for the evaluation and treatment of individuals who communicate through echolalia. We will explore what it is, how understanding it can be useful to some children we serve, and what the current evidence we have says about it. This course will also explain the implications and ethics of working with sensitivity and understanding groups that are neurodiverse and groups that may need a specific approach due to cultural norms. 2.5 TSHA CEUs
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/14/2024
Start Time: 7:45 AM
End Time: 8:15 AM
Location: Conference Room #4
Date: 5/14/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Online Course
A book study for all educators exploring sustainable behavioral changes through brain state awareness rather than compliance and obedience using Lori L. Desautels book, Connections over Compliance: Rewiring our Perceptions of Discipline. Books available via the ESC. Contact lesley.casarez@esc15.net and anne.hardegree@esc15.net for details.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
10
Date: 5/14/2024
Start Time: 11:15 AM
End Time: 12:45 PM
Location: Conference Room #4
Date: 5/14/2024
Start Time: 11:30 AM
End Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Online Course
A book study for all educators exploring sustainable behavioral changes through brain state awareness rather than compliance and obedience using Lori L. Desautels book, Connections over Compliance: Rewiring our Perceptions of Discipline. Books available via the ESC. Contact lesley.casarez@esc15.net and anne.hardegree@esc15.net for details.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
10
Date: 5/21/2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
This presentation will cover reporting requirements and the process for fingerprinting employees and utilizing the Do Not Hire Registry. We will also discuss how to access and submitting reports via the Misconduct Reporting Portal and we will cover contractor fingerprinting. This presentation will also include important legislative updates. TEA Educator Investigation division will provide an overview of the division's responsibilities and provide an overview of the internal investigative processes. Presented by TEA – Mario Ramirez, Ashley Pillay, and Chris Thornton.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/22/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Information in this course comes from the Feeding Infants in the Child and Adult Care Food Program guide. Creditable Foods for Infants covers handling and preparing breastmilk, infant formula, and solid foods. Details include information about the CACFP infant meal pattern, working with breastmilk and infant formula, bottle feeding, developmental readiness, and identifying creditable solid foods in the CACFP infant meal pattern. At the end of this lesson, participants should be able to describe how a baby's eating habits fit within the CACFP infant meal pattern.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/29/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Online Course
This session will provide an opportunity for school districts participating in the Title III LEP SSA to share the needs of their Emergent Bilinguals. The information gathered will then be used to guide the completion of the Title III LEP Grant and plan for the 2024-2025 school year activities and professional development. We will also discuss the Title III Compliance Report requirements and school district responsibilities.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/29/2024
Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Sexual Abuse, Human Trafficking, and Other Maltreatment of Children
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/29/2024
Start Time: 1:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
This session will provide an opportunity for school districts participating in the Title III LEP SSA to share the needs of their Emergent Bilinguals. The information gathered will then be used to guide the completion of the Title III LEP Grant and plan for the 2024-2025 school year activities and professional development. We will also discuss the Title III Compliance Report requirements and school district responsibilities.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/29/2024
Start Time: 6:00 PM
End Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Sexual Abuse, Human Trafficking, and Other Maltreatment of Children
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 5/30/2024
Start Time: 1:30 PM
End Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Online Course
This session will provide an opportunity for school districts participating in the Title III LEP SSA to share the needs of their Emergent Bilinguals. The information gathered will then be used to guide the completion of the Title III LEP Grant and plan for the 2024-2025 school year activities and professional development. We will also discuss the Title III Compliance Report requirements and school district responsibilities.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/1/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
Vertical Differentiation for Gifted, Advanced, and High-Potential Students compiles 25 strategies to support teachers when differentiating up for their Gifted and Talented learners. Choose which activities, assignments, and/or discussion groups you complete to personalize this course to meet the needs of your students and the specific demands of your content area. You will receive credit based on work completed and participation in the virtual discussion groups. Links to 3 optional zoom discussion groups will be sent via email to all registered participants. This course is designed to meet the state of Texas 6-hour update requirement for teachers supporting gifted and talented students in grades K - 12. **Anywhere from 1 to 30 hours of GT credit is possible, and will be based upon work completed. **Being an online, self-paced course means you have until August 03, 2024 for all assignments to be completed and to be awarded CPE hours. Registration is limited to the first 24 participants.
Max Participants:
25
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is designed for adults regularly interacting with young people. This course requires 2 hours self-paced work prior to the 4.5 hours Instructor-led training. The training 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. INSTRUCTOR FOR THIS COURSE: aanderson@hillcountry.org
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
5
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 11:59 PM
Location: Online Course
Do your K-2 students have the privilege of an art class? Or do you teach the art TEKS? Through this online course you will integrate Art and Core Subject TEKS by producing art and connecting core content. Through the fusion of art and core subjects, we ignite students' passion for learning and engagement across various disciplines. Art can become an integral component of students' educational journey and enhance their understanding. The course will open on June 4, 2024, and all course work will be due by August 23, 2024.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/4/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Online Course
The session is for Administrators. Administrators wil review the T-TESS rubric and calibrate ratings. Administrators will also review and discuss the SLO process.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/6/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
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.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Course
In this training, participants will hike through the following domains: Language Concepts and Language Acquisition, ESL Instruction and Assessment, and Foundation of ESL Education, Cultural Awareness, and Family and Community Involvement. This workshop will also help prepare these participants to be better prepared to work with our Emergent Bilingual students and challenge the ESL Supplemental Certification Test (154) .
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/14/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Presenter: Emily Diaz, M.S; CCC-SLP Description: This presentation will familiarize SLPs with the basics of gestalt language processing while also considering the role that AAC plays for these individuals. We will also consider how to coach and support AAC stakeholders to build healthy habits so they can confidently implement AAC beyond the therapy session and integrate strategies into the classroom curriculum. This session will also address cultural and linguistic aspects of learning differences, provide ideas for adaptations to accommodate specific disabilities as well as meet student needs in inclusive settings. This session will satisfy the DEI requirements for the maintenance of ASHA certification. 2.5 TSHA CEUs
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/18/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Course
VIRTUAL SESSION: Many a student case consult at ESC 15 begins with the phrase, “I’ve got a student, and (s)he is telling us (s)he’s suicidal…what do we do?” We’ll answer that question and more in this workshop! We cover the gamut with this one – proactive measures to prevent suicide; best practices and your legal responsibilities related to assessment, safety planning, and referral; resources available across Region 15 to help struggling students; and what to do in the wake of a suicide that impacts your district (postvention).
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 6/25/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Course
This session will empower middle and high school teachers by enhancing their teaching skills, stay updated with the latest educational trends, and improve student outcomes. Participants will enhance their teaching strategies for student engagement, integrate technology into Spanish language instruction, and provide resources and support for cultural competency and global awareness in teaching Spanish.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
10
Date: 7/2/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Date: 7/2/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Conference Room #3
VIRTUAL SESSION: We hear that word a lot these days – “trauma.” But, what is trauma? How does it impact student development and learning? But, most importantly – what should educators do to help students impacted by trauma in order to help them feel calm under pressure, safe at school, and engaged in learning? This practical workshop will explore these questions and more; in addition, participants are encouraged to bring burning questions of their own!
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/9/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Course
In this training, participants will hike through the following domains: Language Concepts and Language Acquisition, ESL Instruction and Assessment, and Foundation of ESL Education, Cultural Awareness, and Family and Community Involvement. This workshop will also help prepare these participants to be better prepared to work with our Emergent Bilingual students and challenge the ESL Supplemental Certification Test (154) .
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/11/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Course
During the morning portion, participants will gain strategies for engaging Generation Z in the language classroom. Participants will deepen their understanding of Generation Z learners, acquire strategies for student engagement in the language classroom, use a thinking frame for designing real world tasks and gain strategies for using social media to engage learners. In the afternoon, participants will be given the opportunity to dive deeply into the presentational mode and what students can do at each proficiency level. Participants will also practice designing writing prompts for their students and explore ways to intentionally build students’ writing skills in the target language. The workshop will culminate with scoring calibration of student writing products and will be allotted time to begin the task design process.
Max Participants:
50
Min Participants:
10
Date: 7/12/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Presenter: Sherry Sancibrian, M.S; CCC-SLP Description:. Executive functions include metacognitive skills (such as planning, task initiation, and working memory) and social/emotional regulation skills (such as response inhibition and adaptability). Learn how to incorporate these skills into your language therapy and enhance student performance across academic and social contexts. 2.5 TSHA CEUs
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 7/23/2024
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is designed for adults regularly interacting with young people. This course requires 2 hours self-paced work prior to the 4.5 hours Instructor-led training. The training 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.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
5
Date: 7/31/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Emily Homer, M.A., CCC-SLP will discuss how teams can ensure students with feeding and/or swallowing disorders are provided adequate nutrition and hydration in the school setting. Topics discussed will include IDEA requirements, legal and ethical issues, responsibilities of a safe-swallowing and feeding team, how to work with families, documentation, and interventions. TSHA Credits will be provided. Requirement to complete both days = 6 Credit Hours
Max Participants:
75
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Course
In this training, we will cover all the beginning of the school year requirements that your LPAC needs to complete for new Emergent Bilingual Students including transfer students. We will also review PEIMS codes that need to be updated and required parent notification for student progress. Throughout our discussions, we will also ensure we are using the new standardized letters provided by TEA.
Max Participants:
40
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Online Course
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Conference Room #4
VIRTUAL SESSION: From the proactive to the reactive, we will cover strategies in this workshop focused on de-escalating crises, implementing logical and appropriate consequences for unwanted behavior, and helping students with accountability and repair of relationships when regrettable incidents occur.
Max Participants:
100
Min Participants:
1
Date: 8/1/2024
Start Time: 12:30 PM
End Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Online Course
Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is designed for adults regularly interacting with young people. This course requires 2 hours self-paced work prior to the 4.5 hours Instructor-led training. The training 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.
Max Participants:
30
Min Participants:
5