ESC TODAY
Timely Information and Resources for Region 11 Schools
March 21, 2018
ESC TODAY is published twice a month on the first and third Wednesdays throughout the school year except during holiday breaks and summer break.
Leadercast 2018 Simulcast at ESC Region 11 on May 4
See how this astronaut, engineer, and physician has translated self-leadership into research that changes lives. Mae Jemison is just one of the exciting and inspiring speakers at Leadercast, May 4, 2018, ESC Region 11.
We're bringing Leadercast 2018 to north Texas so that everyone in this area has an opportunity to hear a group of well-respected, nationally-known, inspirational, and motivational leaders tell their success stories...and you don't have to leave the DFW area. Leadercast is a one-day simulcast event broadcast live from Atlanta to ESC Region 11 in White Settlement, Texas. View all speakers.
Get empowered and recharged by these world-class speakers who will show you how to become a more effective leader. The cost to attend the world's largest leadership event is only $100, and lunch is included! More information and registration
Texas Social Media Conference - April 17
Are you a social media novice, social media pro, or somewhere in between? The 6th annual Texas Social Media Conference on April 17 is a day of professional and personal learning and networking that is sure to benefit attendees at all levels of social media use. The conference, sponsored by ESC Region 11 and Tarleton State University's Texas Social Media Research Institute (TSMRI), will be held at ESC Region 11.
This event is for anyone working in K-12, higher ed, non-profit, business, and municipalities. Sessions will include a variety of social media-related topics, including marketing and branding, digital citizenship, networking, leadership, the essentials, research, and social media in the learning environment. Register for the conference here.
Administrative Assistants/Secretaries Conference - May 7
- It's a full day of professional growth tailored just for you.
- Sessions will include professional and personal topics to help you meet the growing expectations of your job.
- You'll learn new skills, but there will also be fun, food, and relaxation (massage chairs!).
- There will be a keynote speaker, vendors, breakout sessions, and lunch.
If you are in an administrative assistant or secretarial role, THIS IS your conference (so don't miss it). Come with your friends and coworkers; it will be a fun day with plenty of takeaways.
Certification Updates for New and Experienced Administrators
By request of TEA, any specific questions that you have should be submitted by Wednesday, March 21, to Carol Scalzo, ESC Region 11, 817-740-7614. Registration
TEKS Resource System – TEKSCon 2018
The 2018 TEKS Resource Systems Summer Conference brings thousands of Texas educators together for three days of collaboration, innovation, and learning. The annual conference will showcase national guest speakers, informative sessions, and hands-on workshops. Texas teachers and administrators will learn best practices and discover new ways to spark change and enhance curriculum.We look forward to our 2018 State Conference and want YOU to attend! Early bird pricing is available through April 1.
Visit the conference website for more information and registration.
Transportation News
This very popular course is back on April 7, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., at Weatherford ISD. Transportation directors, transportation safety trainers, superintendents, principals, and others (must hold a CDL, have a DOT physical, and a bus driver certificate) are invited to attend this new course, which is designed to equip someone with the curriculum and strategies to oversee and train others who are in need of passing the CDL test.
Download a flyer with more information.
Register for the class as soon as possible, as space is limited.
Will You Host a Bus Driver Certification Course in 2018?
It’s time to start scheduling Texas School Bus Driver Certification Training Courses for the 2018-2019 school year. If your district is willing to host a class, please click on the link below for additional information about each one.
- Request to Host 20-Hour Certification Class
- Request to Host 8-Hour Recertification Class
Safety News
Lead Testing in Schools: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), April 24, 9-11:30 a.m., is offered free by The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), and is for school officials responsible for the maintenance and/or safety of schools' drinking water. The training will introduce the Environmental Protection Agency's 3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools, which includes a training, testing, and telling approach. Register here.
ELAR Spring Advisory Meeting on May 1
English Language Arts/Reading (ELAR) coordinators and district curriculum personnel are invited to join us on May 1, 9-11 a.m., for an opportunity to exchange ideas and learn as a community. Updates about Texas Education Agency (TEA) and legislative issues will be given, but the majority of the time will be devoted to discussion about literacy technology, TEKS rollout, and networking. Please register on the ESC Region11 website (sign-in with your ESC account). For more information, visit the ELAR webpage.
ESC Region 11 MIgrant Education
Families who have been life-long residents of your school district/charter may be eligible for the Migrant Education Program. Our program helps migrant families overcome the challenges of mobility, cultural and language barriers, social isolation, and other difficulties associated with migratory life, in order to succeed in school and to successfully transition to post-secondary education.
Public Charter Schools Teacher Academy on July 16
Looking for free summer professional development for your teachers? The Public Charter School Teacher Academy on July 16 will provide teachers with strategies and resources needed to increase student learning. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.
Region 11 Principal Network Meeting - March 29
Auditory Impairments/Visual Impairments Training and Networking
Registration
TETN: Supporting Full Participation of Students with Hearing Loss in the Mainstream Classroom
Upcoming Learning Opportunities
Would You Like to Receive This Newsletter?
ESC Region 11
Email: communications@esc11.net
Website: esc11.net
Location: 1451 Cherry Lane, White Settlement, TX 76108, United States
Phone: (817)740-3600
Facebook: facebook.com/ESCRegion11
Twitter: @ESCRegion11