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Region 7 ESC Decision 1 Lead
Updates
9/2/2022
Please see below for important information and upcoming opportunities! As a reminder, don’t forget to visit our RSSP Resource Hub for additional resources and recordings (bit.ly/RSSPResourceHub).
[REMINDER] Our teams have developed an additional resource titled "What to Expect this Fall". The attached guidance document is provided to foster communication and collaboration, as well as support the RSSP Lead, Data Fellow (if applicable), and TA Provider as they plan and prepare for key cycle 1 events.
[1A Districts] RSSP Updates
Bi-Monthly Check-in With the TEA RSSP Team
Our team will be reaching out to RSSP LEA leads to schedule a check-in that will take place during the month(s) of September or October. This will allow us to hear how the RSSP process has been for you and get your feedback and thoughts on the program and the support provided by your TAP. We know that you all are busy with the start of a new school year, so please feel free to reach out to your assigned RSSP TEA point of contact (or you can reach out to Patricia) around how to make the check-in work best for you and your schedule. We look forward to connecting with you!
(REMINDER) Fall TEA Cohort Stepbacks vs. LEA Mid-Cycle Stepbacks
There has been some confusion around the difference between the TEA Fall LEA Stepback and the LEA Mid Cycle-Stepback, so we wanted to make sure to provide some clarity.
Fall TEA RSSP LEA Stepback
This is a stepback that will occur with other RSSP LEAs in our RSSP Cohort. During this time, the TEA RSSP team will share survey results and data from the RSSP and Data Fellow Programs so far, spotlight the work of districts, and share about upcoming opportunities and events. RSSP LEA team members will also have the opportunity to attend optional breakout spaces
For this stepback, the TEA RSSP Team will present. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PREP ANYTHING IN ADVANCE FOR THIS STEPBACK. All that is needed is your attendance! 😊
Fall Stepbacks are required for RSSP LEA leads and their Data Fellows. If an LEA would like additional RSSP LEA team members to join, they are more than welcome to attend!
To accommodate multiple schedules, your LEA will be able to choose from three different times that best work for you. Dates and times can be found below with the designated registration links:
TEA RSSP Fall LEA Stepback (Option A)- Wednesday September 14th from 11:00am-12:30pm CT (Register here)
TEA RSSP Fall LEA Stepback (Option B)- Thursday, September 15th from 2:00pm-3:30pm CT (Register here)
TEA RSSP Fall LEA Stepback (Option C)- Friday, September 16th from 9:00am-10:30am CT (Register here)
LEA Mid-Cycle Stepback
This is a stepback that will occur with your RSSP LEA team and your Technical Assistance Provider. During this time, your LEA will spend time reviewing and reflecting on your current progress made towards the end of the cycle goals and determine if any pivots or adjustments should be made to your Cycle 1 Implementation plan.
The date of this Mid-cycle stepback will be determined by your RSSP LEA Team in collaboration with your Technical Assistance provider. The RSSP LEA Lead, RSSP Data Fellow, and your technical assistance provider will collaborate in planning this stepback.
If you are interested in learning more about the LEA Mid-Cycle Stepback, you can view the following recording and slide deck
(Reminder) Updated RSSP Contact Information and Outreach
Send patricia.salgado@tea.Texas.gov any updates or changes regarding the RSSP LEA Lead and LEA main point of contact- please include their name and email address.
If you have anyone in your district that needs to be added to our RSSP Email list, please include their names as well!
If you have any questions around the RSSP or areas for feedback, please reach out to Patricia Salgado (Patricia.salgado@tea.texas.gov)
[ 1B Districts] Data Fellow Updates
(Reminder) Platform Selection
To get a better understanding of diversity of BI and data visualization platforms, we are requesting for Data Fellows to inform by 9/9 of where your team has landed. We understand that some of you are still in talks with vendors or your IT department.
Your platform is your decision. However, please get clearance from IT and district leadership to comply with data privacy. Please let us know if we can be of assistance or guidance.
Please complete your Dashboard Platform Selection Form by September 9
(Reminder) Data Fellow spotlight
The data fellows are doing incredibly well. 😊 We would like to recognize the effort of data fellows in our bi-weekly newsletter, Data Fellows Voice.
To nominate your data fellow to be spotlighted or recognized, please reach out to the Data Fellows District Support Specialist, Susan White (Susan.White@tea.texas.gov)
Reminders
If there has been a change in your Data Fellow please email us their name and email, including their start date, so we can follow-up with next steps to get them onboarded and started with the program right away. It will also allow us to determine which data fellow cohort placement they will be placed with.
If you have an updated point of contact for decision 1b Data Fellow or have changes in your data fellow hire, please reach out to Luis Martinez (Luis.Martinez1@tea.texas.gov) and Susan White (susan.white@tea.texas.gov)
Upcoming RSSP Opportunities and Resources
[IMPORTANT REMINDER- REQUIRED EVENT] TEA RSSP Fall LEA Stepbacks (please see blurb above for more information)
During the second week of September, we will be hosting RSSP cohort-wide LEA Stepbacks. This is a time for RSSP LEAs to come together to reflect on milestones that have been completed, dig into RSSP data as we roll up cohort-wide trends, hear more about upcoming milestones and events, and have some time to collaborate with each other.
Fall Stepbacks are hour-long sessions with invites including an extra thirty minutes for optional Q&A time with our full RSSP and Data Fellow teams.
Fall Stepbacks are required for RSSP LEA leads and their Data Fellows. If an LEA would like additional RSSP LEA team members to join, they are more than welcome to attend!
To accommodate multiple schedules, your LEA will be able to choose from three different times that best work for you. Dates and times can be found below with the designated registration links:
TEA RSSP Fall LEA Stepback (Option A)- Wednesday September 14th from 11:00am-12:30pm CT
TEA RSSP Fall LEA Stepback (Option B)- Thursday, September 15th from 2:00pm-3:30pm CT
TEA RSSP Fall LEA Stepback (Option C)- Friday, September 16th from 9:00am-10:30am CT
(Reminder) RSSP and Data Fellow Directory
In our RSSP and Data Fellow cohorts, we want to ensure that you have the opportunity to connect with others involved in RSSP and Data Fellows! To support this connection and collaboration, we are in the process of developing a RSSP and Data Fellow Directory that will be accessible to all RSSP LEAs.
If you are interested in being a part of the RSSP and Data Fellow directory, please feel free to complete the following form: RSSP and Data Fellow Info Directory (smartsheet.com)
Feel free to reach out to Patricia Salgado or Susan White with any questions.
(Reminder) Change Management Problem of Practice Session
Managing change can be a challenge; collaborate with colleagues and find a solution that works for you!
Register for our change management problem of practice session:
Sept. 22, 12:00 – 1:00pm CT (Registration link)
Additional dates coming soon.
Contact monette.coleman@tea.texas.gov if you have any questions.
[Optional] Additional TEA Opportunities and Resources
Attached: Updated to TEA’s Grant Negotiation Process
Attached: TEA SPED Newsletter: August 2022
[TAA Resource Release] New and Updated STAAR Redesign Resources
Beginning with the spring 2023 administration, STAAR will be redesigned to align more closely with effective classroom instruction. The Texas Education Agency (TEA), working with a wide range of education stakeholders, including the Assessment Education Advisory Committee, has been exploring the most instructionally supportive approach to implement these changes. The redesign includes several components:
New types of test questions: New, non-multiple-choice question types are more like the kinds of questions teachers ask in class and give students more ways to show understanding.
More cross-curricular reading passages: Reading comprehension test questions reference topics students have learned about in other classes.
Evidence-based writing incorporated into reading language arts tests: Combined reading and writing tests better support the interconnected way these subjects are taught and eliminate stand-alone writing tests for grades 4 and 7.
Robust accommodations in online tests: The online testing platform provides a full suite of robust accommodations for students with specific learning needs.
Tests administered online: Online testing supports all of the changes above and provides faster test results to support accelerated learning. (The transition to online testing will be implemented beginning with the December 2022 administration.)
Based on educator feedback, TEA is releasing new and updated resources to ensure educators and students are familiarized with the redesigned STAAR. Resources to familiarize educators with the redesigned STAAR include:
Final Test Blueprints: The final test blueprints for the redesigned STAAR show the distribution of questions, points, and readiness and supporting standards across reporting categories for each STAAR assessment. Reading language arts (RLA) blueprints also include test design information, including the number of passages, the reading load, and the genres eligible for assessment
Full Length Practice Tests: Full-length practice tests that resemble the redesigned STAAR will be available on the Practice Test Site on Friday, September 2. The full-length practice tests, available for all grades and subjects, demonstrate how new item types and robust online accommodations will appear in the redesigned STAAR tests. RLA practice tests also demonstrate how cross-curricular reading passages and evidence-based writing will be incorporated in the redesigned RLA STAAR tests. Practice tests should not be used to evaluate students’ proficiency levels. STAAR tests undergo rigorous processes to ensure the difficulty of the tests remains the same year after year, so that results can be compared. These practice tests have not gone through the same processes, so they may be easier or more difficult than actual STAAR tests.
Scoring Guides for Constructed Response Items: To help educators understand how new RLA, science, and social studies constructed response items will be scored, Constructed Response Scoring Guides will be available later this fall on the STAAR Redesign webpage under Resources to Support New Question Types. The guides include rubrics and real examples of student responses for short and extended constructed response items.
Other Resources and Trainings: Based on educator feedback, TEA is developing resources and trainings to support teacher understanding of the STAAR redesign, the rationale and research behind it, and how it better aligns with classroom instruction. Within the next month, education service centers (ESCs) will be conducting STAAR redesign professional development sessions and presentations and supporting local educational agencies (LEAs) to facilitate sessions for their teachers. Later this fall, TEA will email teachers with information about two optional, TEA-provided opportunities to learn about the STAAR redesign: synchronous STAAR redesign webinars and asynchronous professional development trainings that will be available in the Student Assessment learning management system.
[TAA Resource Release] Model Data Sharing Agreement
In accordance with Senate Bill 788, the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative jointly developed a model data-sharing agreement for use by public schools, public and private institutions of higher education, and state and local workforce entities when sharing data protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) among themselves as well as with other entities authorized to receive these data
The use of the Agreement is discretionary, and entities using the Agreement should consult with their own counsel regarding questions about the legality of data sharing under such Agreements
This TAA provides more information and access to the model data-sharing agreement
If you have any questions about this, please contact TEA's College, Career, and Military Preparation Division at (512) 936-6060
Please do not hesitate to reach out to our team with any questions!
Thank you,
Theresa, Patricia, Melissa, Monette, Anita, Trey, LaTreal, Luis, Jennifer, and Susan
RSSP and Data Fellows - What to Expect This Fall_FINAL (1).pdfTEA Correspondence 5.13.2022
Hi Everyone,
Please see below for important information and upcoming opportunities! As a reminder, don’t forget to visit our RSSP Resource Hub for additional resources and recordings (bit.ly/RSSPResourceHub)
FYI- As a reminder, if you are an LEA that participates in both 1A (RSSP) and 1B (Data Fellows Program), you will have TWO technical assistance providers. There is one TAP provided for 1A and one TAP assigned for 1B. The 1A TAP will be working with your RSSP LEA District team and the 1B TAP will be working with ONLY your data fellow.
[1A Districts] RSSP Updates
Part 1 Survey
RSSP LEA leads have received an email from Jennifer Williams about completing the Part 1 Survey. Completion of this survey is a required assurance of RSSP 1a. Please complete this survey by May 31, or prior to your district's summer break.
This survey covers Part 1.A - Part 1.E, essentially everything worked on from January till now. Only RSSP leads received the survey link and may choose to either 1) complete the survey by themselves as the representative from their LEA or 2) bring the survey to their RSSP team and complete the one survey as a team. There is only ONE SURVEY per LEA. As a reminder, any information collected will not be used for accountability purposes.
If you are a RSSP co-lead with another person in your LEA, we sent the survey to one of the district leads. Please connect with your other RSSP lead to determine who has received the email and to complete the email in partnership with each other.
If you have questions or concerns regarding the Part 1 Surveys, please don't hesitate to reach out to Jennifer Williams (jennifer.williams@tea.texas.gov) or Patricia Salgado (patricia.salgado@tea.texas.gov)
Informational Milestone Session (RSSP Part 1.5 Implementation Set-Up)
We have heard that it would be helpful for LEAs to receive an overview of upcoming milestones so that you will know what to expect going forward. Based this feedback, we hosted our first LEA informational session that reviewed RSSP Part 1.5: Implementation Set-Up.
This session reviewed what implementation set-up can look like, and explored the options of support based on if you select direct technical assistance on a chosen learning strategy, or high-level performance management.
You can find the materials for the informational session below:
Bi-Monthly Meetings with your designated TEA RSSP team member
Over the past two months, our TEA RSSP team has been able to touch base and check in with almost every single LEA in RSSP! Our team will be reaching out to RSSP LEA leads to schedule a check-in that will take place during the month(s) of May and June. This will allow us to hear how the strategic planning process have been for you and get your feedback and thoughts on the process.
Updated RSSP Contact Information and Outreach
Send patricia.salgado@tea.Texas.gov any updates or changes regarding the RSSP LEA Lead and LEA main point of contact- please include their name and email address
If you have anyone in your district that needs to be added to our RSSP Email list, please include their names as well!
If you have any questions around the RSSP or areas for feedback, please reach out to Patricia Salgado (Patricia.salgado@tea.texas.gov)
[ 1B Districts] Data Fellow Updates
Correspondence from our TEA Data Fellow Team
Data Fellows received an email from Luis today providing the following information:
Anonymous Dashboard and Data Analytics Pulse to shape future modules and learning opportunities
Optional next steps to be added to the Data Fellow Directory to connect with others
Optional TEA-Hosted Data Fellows Office Hours in May, June, and July to discuss ideas, questions, or anything else top of mind
Reminders
Once your district has hired a Data Fellow please email us their name and email, including their start date, so we can follow-up with next steps to get them onboarded and started with the program right away. It will also allow us to determine which data fellow cohort placement they will be placed with.
If you have an updated point of contact for decision 1b Data Fellow or have changes in your data fellow hire, please reach out to Luis Martinez (Luis.Martinez1@tea.texas.gov) or Theresa Spewak (Theresa.Spewak@tea.texas.gov)
Upcoming RSSP Opportunities and Resources
Follow Up-SPED Guidance CCLO Session
Thank you to those who joined our second SPED Guidance CCLO Session around SPED Resources. The slide deck and recording can be found below:
The recording and slide deck for first SPED Guidance session around SDI and HQIM can be in our RSSP Resource Hub
LEA Collaboration Session for RSSP Leads serving in Dual Roles
Are you a RSSP lead serving in dual roles? Then this session is for you! This session will allow you to collaborate with others who are serving as the RSSP lead in addition to being the Data Fellow. This will be an informal session that will allow you to connect with others, share ideas, and become thought partners as you continue the journey toward year three in RSSP.
Session one will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 12:00 PM
Registration Link for LEA Collaboration Session for RSSP leads serving dual roles
This session will be an authentic time of collaboration and will not be recorded.
Session two will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at 11:00 AM
Registration Link for LEA Collaboration Session for RSSP leads serving in dual roles
This session will be an authentic time of collaboration and will not be recorded.
Change Management CCLO Series
· Session 2: Motivate the Elephant will focus on appealing to the emotions that affect responses to change. This will be a collaborative session with opportunities to share experiences and resources.
· Wednesday, May 18th, 1:00-2:00pm CT – registration link
· Thursday, May 19th, 1:00-2:00pm CT – registration link
· Register for the time that works best for you. Session content will be the same.
· These sessions will not be recorded, but resources will be included in the EOW RSSP email.
Newsletter Sign-Up
If you would like to subscribe to receive our upcoming RSSP & Data Fellow newsletter, please complete this form. Feel free to share the link with other members of your team.
[Optional] Additional TEA Opportunities
New: Texas Educator Residency Summit: Supporting Your Educator Pipeline Development
On June 29-30, 2022, the TEA, in partnership with the Educator Preparation Improvement and Innovation Center (EPIIC), will host the inaugural Texas Educator Residency Summit. This free, virtual event is for all districts, educator preparation programs, and other interested organizations seeking to learn more about educator residencies and strategies/practices to implement and sustain them for optimal impact. Whether you are new to residency work or seeking to expand existing structures in your district, there will be sessions for you.
Please register for the event here . We look forward to this opportunity to learn, connect, and support one another to innovatively address our educator workforce needs together!
(Reminder) Amplify Virtual Symposium 2022 (Thursday May 19th 11:00am-5:00pm EDT)
Amplify is hosting a free virtual symposium, Celebrating Biliteracy: Realizing a Better Future for Our Spanish Speakers
At this interactive event, you'll discover evidence-based ways to honor the unique skills, strengths, and needs your English language learners bring to the classroom, as well as how to accelerate their literacy skills with Science of Reading-aligned strategies. Certificates of attendance will be awarded.
While this interactive event has a special focus on Spanish speakers, our largest and fastest-growing population of English language learners, the sessions are designed for you to walk away with Science of Reading-aligned strategies for supporting all of your English language learners.
Reminder: English Learner Support Sessions
TEA's English Learner Support Division will be presenting targeted professional development webinar series from 9-10 a.m. on the following dates.
May 19, 2022: Diversified Support for Newcomers and Long-Term Emergent Bilingual Students
Reminder: Career and Technical Education Teacher Professional Development
The Texas Education Agency will host four regional convenings to provide professional development for Career and Technical Education teachers. These trainings will prepare CTE teachers with enhanced classroom management skills, new instructional strategies, an exploration of different learning styles, and a deep dive into TEKS and program standards.
The CTE Teacher PD developers at ESC 20 recognize the effect COVID has had on each classroom, including the strain that the substitute shortage across the state has placed on school districts and charters. The regional design of these convenings reflects a concerted effort to shorten travel while still providing quality professional development. We hope you can join us as we partner with you in your region.
For additional information on your regional convening, please contact Ruthie.Kneupper@esc20.net. If you need assistance in the registration process, please contact Lisa.Hawkins@esc20.net.
SAVE THE DATES:
NORTHEAST REGION – June 1-2, 2022, Pittsburg, ESC-8
NORTHWEST REGION - September 7-8, 2022, Midland/Odessa, ESC-18
SOUTHEAST REGION - September 27-28, 2022, Beaumont, ESC-5
Day 1: - 8:30am – 3:30pm, Day 2: 8:30am – 11:30am
Please do not hesitate to reach out to our team with any questions!
Thank you,
Theresa, Patricia, Melissa, Monette, Anita, Trey, Luis, and Jennifer
Patricia Salgado
Manager, Resilient School Support
Office of Educator & System Support
Resilient School Support
832-707-2590
Patricia.Salgado@tea.texas.gov
TEA.Texas.gov
TEA Update 4.8.2022
Please see below for important information and upcoming opportunities! As a reminder, don’t forget to visit our RSSP Resource Hub for additional resources and recordings (bit.ly/RSSPResourceHub)
FYI- As a reminder, if you are an LEA that participates in both 1A (RSSP) and 1B (Data Fellows Program), you will have TWO technical assistance providers. There is one TAP provided for 1A and one TAP assigned for 1B. The 1A TAP will be working with your RSSP LEA District team and the 1B TAP will be working with ONLY your data fellow.
[1A Districts] RSSP Updates
TEA and LEA RSSP Check-ins
As our team has participated in LEA check-ins with you, we have appreciated the feedback and insights you have shared with us! As a reminder, these TEA RSSP LEA Check-in meetings are short, thirty minute meetings that are meant to see how you are progressing in the program, answer any questions you might have, and gather feedback around the program and the support you are receiving. The primary purpose of these meetings is to hear your voice, meet one another, and ensure that you are being supported.
If you have not yet scheduled a check-in with Anita, Melissa, Monette, Patricia or Trey, they will be following up to touch base with you during a time that works best for your schedule. 😊
If you have any questions about the RSSP TEA LEA Check-ins, please reach out to Patricia.Salgado@tea.texas.gov.
Bi-Weekly Meetings with your with your RSSP TAP
Many of you are already in a regular cadence of meetings with your RSSP partner. We hope that this regular cadence has allowed you to start to dig into varying forms of data to help you narrow the focus of what you are going to prioritize for this year in RSSP. If you have any questions or feedback around any of the program milestones or feedback around the support you are receiving from your TAP, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team!
Upcoming Learning Experiences with RSSP
Below, you can find upcoming RSSP learning experiences for our RSSP cohort. As some changes have been made, please utilize the LEA experiences calendar for the most up-to-date information around upcoming RSSP events.
The learning experiences calendar can be found here- RSSP Resource Hub - LEA Calendar of Events (google.com)
Reminders and Updated RSSP Contact Information
Send patricia.salgado@tea.Texas.gov any updates regarding the RSSP LEA Lead- please include their name and email address
If you have anyone in your district that needs to be added to our RSSP Email list, please include their names as well!
If you have any questions around the RSSP or areas for feedback, please reach out to Patricia Salgado (Patricia.salgado@tea.texas.gov)
[ 1B Districts] Data Fellow Updates
Allowable Uses for Data Fellow Grant Funds
Attached is the Hiring Guidance document that includes the allowable uses of 6100, 6200, 6300, and 6400
TEA’s Budgeting Cost Guidance Handbook from the grants team provides additional information regarding those buckets
TEA TCLAS website has the TCLAS eGrants calculator and FAQ as well
Communication Streams
We have streamlined communication so that Data Fellows will receive majority of communication directly from their Data Fellow Cohort TA Partner
They will provide directly to their cohort the synchronous sessions, asynchronous modules, communities of practices, and office hours information and materials
Our TEA team will reach out to Data Fellows as needed with any additional information or opportunities for all Data Fellows
The district’s RSSP Lead receives the weekly RSSP email from TEA’s RSSP team and disseminates information as needed to their district RSSP team
Data Fellows receive communication from their Data Fellow Cohort TA Partner and disseminate information as needed to their supervisor and district RSSP team
April Development Topics
Data Fellow synchronous session topics will be centered around:
Data Dashboard Design
Priorities for Data Dashboard
Dashboard Effectiveness
Data Fellow asynchronous modules will include:
Optional exploration modules around the four most common platforms being used: Tableau, PowerBI, Google Data Studio, Excel
There will continue to be Data Fellow Cohort vendor facilitated office hours and communities of practice
These are opportunities to ask questions and connect with other Data Fellows
Reminders
Once your district has hired a Data Fellow please email us their name and email, including their start date, so we can follow-up with next steps to get them onboarded and started with the program right away. It will also allow us to determine which data fellow cohort placement they will be placed with.
If you have an updated point of contact for decision 1b Data Fellow or have changes in your data fellow hire, please reach out to Luis Martinez (Luis.Martinez1@tea.texas.gov) or Theresa Spewak (Theresa.Spewak@tea.texas.gov)
Upcoming RSSP Opportunities
Change Management CCLO Series
We will offer several sessions focused on the Switch framework for change management.
Dates for the full series are being finalized and will be added to the LEA experiences calendar
The first session of the Change Management CCLO Series will be focused on “Direct the Rider” from Switch.
There will be two opportunities to attend the first session of this series (content shared during both sessions will be identical so please feel free to attend the session that best meets your schedule).
Tuesday, April 26th from 12:00pm-1:00pm CT- Registration Link
Friday, April 29th from 1:00-2:00pm CT- Registration Link
Please Note: We will not record these sessions to allow open and honest discussion but tools and resources shared following the sessions and will be included in the weekly RSSP emails.
SPED Guidance CCLO Sessions
SAVE THE DATES
Tuesday, May 3rd from 1:00-2:00pm CT- Registration Link
Join this session with Special Education staff from TEA who will review special education resources focused on Specially Designed Instruction (SDI), including SDI and accommodations using HQIM.
Tuesday, May 10th from 1:00-2:00pm CT- Registration Link
Join this session with Special Education staff from TEA to review and discuss curated Special Education resources. There are many resources available to meet your Special Education needs. This session will help you find the right ones.
Newsletter Sign-Up
Our team is planning to release an RSSP newsletter later this spring. More information is forthcoming.
If you would like to subscribe to be part of our mailing list, please complete this form. Feel free to share the link with other members of your RSSP team.
[Optional] Additional TEA Opportunities
TAA- Safe and Supportive School Program Update
HB4545 and Texas Tutoring Supports
The Accelerated Learning Resources Page has been updated in preparation for the upcoming school year. Updates include the following:
Updated HB 4545 FAQ
New resources to support School Year Staffing and Scheduling Support
The Texas Tutoring Supports Page has been updated and contains information around new resources and exciting opportunities:
Texas Tutor Virtual Summit (April 22, 2022)- Learn best practices, hear from leading experts, and gain clarity on the many topics involved with implementing High Impact Tutoring, HB 4545 and TCLAS Decision 6. Join us at the 2022 ESC Virtual Texas Tutor Summit for Leaders!
Register for the summit here- Home | 2022 ESC Virtual Texas Tutor Summit for Leaders (bizzabo.com)
Tutoring Implementation Supports- Access the High Impact Tutoring Toolkit
Reading Academies Program Updates
NEW ADDITION: TAA Texas Reading Academies Implementation Updates
Updates to the House Bill 3 Texas Reading Academies will be taking place this upcoming school year
The following slide deck highlights specific updates and changes that will be made- House Bill 3 Texas Reading Academies
There will be two more opportunities to learn more about these changes:
Tuesday, April 12th at 1:30pm- Registration Link
Thursday, April 14th at 10:00am- Registration Link
Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) Field User Guides
The SDI Field User Guides are intended to be a bridge between existing student support plans and the instructional content available within the High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) found in TEA's Texas Home Learning suite of resources. Each section of the SDI Field User Guides provide ways to connect HQIM to student plans and leverage the tools found in the HQIM resource. This document provides multiple ways to approach and plan for the provision of SDI and presents multiple lenses through which users can examine the connections between HQIM tools and the components of SDI.
The following SDI Field User Guides are currently available:
The following SDI Field User Guides are coming soon:
Carnegie Learning Texas Math Solutions (6-12)
Eureka Math TEKS Edition (K-5)
Accommodation Companion Guides
TEA's Accommodation Companion Guides have been revised and updated. These guides bridge existing student accommodations to assistive technology (AT) options that enable access and greater student progress within HQIM materials. These quick reference documents can be used by both general and special educators to identify support options that meet individual student support needs.
Teacher Vacancy Task Force
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced the creation of the Teacher Vacancy Task Force to help address staffing challenges facing Texas public schools. The Teacher Vacancy Task Force will rely heavily on the presence and input of current teachers; additionally, TEA plans to have a designated teacher panel in future Task Force meetings to ensure that the agency is receiving guidance and feedback from a diverse and representative range of teachers across Texas.
For more information—including a full overview of this effort—please visit TEA’s new Teacher Vacancy Task Force web page
Meeting notes, agendas, and decks from past Task Force Meetings have been and will continue to be posted on the Teacher Vacancy Task Force Page- please utilize the following link to access these resources: Teacher Vacancy Task Force Overview | Texas Education Agency
Resources from TEA (including a FAQ, a resource on teacher assignment flexibility and utilizing retired teachers), TNTP (Addressing Teacher Shortages), and TASB (TASB HR Resources and 7 Ways to Qualify an Uncertified Teacher)
If you have any questions or comments related to the work of the Teacher Vacancy Task Force, please contact the TEATeacherVacancyTaskForce@tea.texas.gov
Instructional Materials Ordering for the 2022-2023 School Year
Please see the following TAA for additional Information- Instructional Materials Ordering for the 2022–23 School Year (texas.gov)
Career and Technical Education Teacher Professional Development Update
The Texas Education Agency will host four regional convenings to provide professional development for Career and Technical Education teachers. These trainings will prepare CTE teachers with enhanced classroom management skills, new instructional strategies, an exploration of different learning styles, and a deep dive into TEKS and program standards.
The CTE Teacher PD developers at ESC 20 recognize the effect COVID has had on each classroom, including the strain that the substitute shortage across the state has placed on school districts and charters. The regional design of these convenings reflects a concerted effort to shorten travel while still providing quality professional development. We hope you can join us as we partner with you in your region.
For additional information on your regional convening, please contact Ruthie.Kneupper@esc20.net. If you need assistance in the registration process, please contact Lisa.Hawkins@esc20.net.
SAVE THE DATES:
SOUTHWEST REGION – April 20-21, 2022, Virtual, Hosted by ESC-20
NORTHEAST REGION – June 1-2, 2022, Pittsburg, ESC-8
NORTHWEST REGION - September 7-8, 2022, Midland/Odessa, ESC-18
SOUTHEAST REGION - September 27-28, 2022, Beaumont, ESC-5
Day 1: - 8:30am – 3:30pm, Day 2: 8:30am – 11:30am
CTE Summer Grant Information
The College, Career, and Military Preparation (CCMP) Division has released a grant opportunity for Summer 2022 on the TEA Grant Opportunities webpage! The CTE Summer Grant will support districts in offering students greater access to career preparation through Career and Technical Education programs and work-based learning experiences. The grant will promote the development, implementation, and adoption of high-quality programs of study and work-based learning aligned to labor market demand. Applications are due on March 28th. Please contact Lindsey Phillips (lindsey.phillips@tea.texas.gov) or Dale Fowler (dale.fowler@tea.texas.gov) with questions, or view the informational slide deck on the TEA Career and Technical Education site.
Texas Through-year Assessment Pilot
House Bill 3906, 86th Texas Legislature, 2019, among other changes to STAAR, required the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to develop and pilot an innovative, through-year assessment model as a possible replacement for the summative State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®). A through-year assessment model refers to a progress monitoring system that provides students multiple opportunities throughout the school year to demonstrate their mastery of the curriculum standards and to contribute to their summative performance level reported at the end of the year.
In response to this legislation, TEA has developed TTAP in collaboration with Texas educators, administrators, students, and families. The assessment pilot will include three, short testing opportunities—one each in the fall, winter, and spring. For the 2022–23 school year, the following grades and subjects will be piloted:
Grade 5 science
Grade 6 math
Grade 7 math
Grade 8 social studies
All Texas public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools are encouraged to apply to participate in TTAP. The district-level application is now available and will close on April 29, 2022. The TTAP webpage contains details about the pilot’s structure and design.
STAAR Redesign Website and Resources
English Learner Support Sessions
TEA's English Learner Support Division will be presenting targeted professional development webinar series from 9-10 a.m. on the following dates.
May 19, 2022: Diversified Support for Newcomers and Long-Term Emergent Bilingual Students
Please do not hesitate to reach out to our team with any questions!
Thank you,
Theresa, Patricia, Melissa, Monette, Anita, Trey, Luis, and Jennifer
Patricia Salgado
Manager, Resilient School Support
Office of Educator & System Support
Resilient School Support
832-707-2590
Patricia.Salgado@tea.texas.gov
TEA.Texas.gov
Cross Cohort Learning Opportunity Series: Supporting English Learners
RSSP LEA teachers, campus leaders, and district leaders are invited to attend these sessions to learn more about engaging strategies to support Emergent Bilingual students.
Additional session descriptions can be found here.
Remember to click “add to calendar” after registering so the calendar invite and zoom link saves to your calendar.
#1 Building Background: Hanging Hashtags
Tuesday, October 19th 1:00-2:00
#2 Clarify Input: Double Vision Video
Tuesday, November 2nd 1:00-2:00
#3 Fortify Output: Writing Windows
Tuesday, November 16th 1:00-2:00
#4 Develop Academic Language: Building with Bricks and Mortar
Tuesday, November 30th 1:00-2:00
#5 Assess Language and Learning: Wordless Books
Tuesday, December 7th 1:00-2:00
RSSP Data Fellow (1b) Hiring Guidance
This resource includes:
Purpose of Data Fellow
Requirements, Hours, and Assurances
Additional Guidance and Flexibility
Best Practices
Essential Skills
Hiring Resources
Example Job Description
The collaboration space below is provided to encourage districts to contribute ideas, ask questions, and share resources and artifacts. Feel free to click the "+" below the appropriate heading to add items to the Padlet.
You may add any of the following item types.
Important Dates
Data Fellow
Timeline
Next Steps
TEA Contacts
Email: TCLAS@tea.texas.gov
RSSP: RSSP@tea.texas.gov
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