ESC TODAY
Timely Information and Resources for Region 11 Schools
December 7, 2016
ESC TODAY is published twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays throughout the school year except during holidays. Due to winter break, the next edition will be published on January 18, 2017.
Administrators and Teachers: TEKS Resource System Newsletter Launched in November
Challenge Accepted - Make a Snowball Launcher for the December Challenge
Charter School Updates
December 8, 1-3 p.m.
ESC Region 11
Regions 10 & 11 Charter School Summit
February 15, 9 a.m.-Noon
For more information, contact:
Keela McGraw, (817) 740-7526
Connect2Texas - Revitalize Your Students and Your Lessons
Even the best lesson plans may not always hold students' attention. Connect2Texas can bring a new perspective to topics that you teach. Through desktop videoconferencing, your students have access to interactive learning provided right in your classroom by our content partners. A scientist can teach the three states of matter, for example, or a historian will show actual artifacts from an ancient shipwreck. How about providing students with the opportunity to discuss space exploration with an archivist who has original NASA drawings and documents? These are just a few examples of how Connect2Texas can bring new and exciting content enhancement opportunities directly into your classroom.
School administrators, please share this information with your teachers so they know this educational and easy-to-use resource is available.
A complete list of upcoming programs is on our Connect2Texas website.
Most Connect2Texas providers offer on-demand scheduling as well.
Health Advisory: Mumps
HR Connection Meeting Set for December 14
The HR Connection meeting will be on December 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m, at ESC Region 11.
HR Connection is an event for district and charter school human resources coordinators, directors, principals, and superintendents/CEOs in Regions 10 and 11, and it provides information about innovative policies and procedures that are being implemented locally.
The December meeting features a discussion facilitated by Denton ISD on how to grow your own teachers, information on conducting digital interviews by rivs digital interviews, and a discussion about the role of employee vs. the role of contractor led by a representative from Thompson & Horton, LLP.
Register here to attend the HR Connection meeting.
Uplifting Educator Stories - Share Your Education Success Story with TEA
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has launched a statewide social media campaign to tell the remarkable stories of Texas educators. They are seeking stories that demonstrate rigorous and rewarding classroom experiences, student achievement, and student human interest stories that go beyond success in a typical class or on a test.
If you have ideas for this project, email the story and photo to Lauren Callahan, lauren.callahan@tea.texas.gov. A new story will be selected each week and shared statewide via the TEA social media accounts using the hashtag #IAmTxEd.
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Email: communications@esc11.net
Website: esc11.net
Location: 1451 Cherry Lane, White Settlement, TX 76108, United States
Phone: (817)740-3600
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