Region 16 Special Education Update
February 2021
Do you enjoy listening to podcasts during your commute?
Statewide Child Find, Evaluation, and ARD Supports Virtual Workshops
Check out this video series to connect with and encourage parents
TSLAT UPDATED Video Library:
Supplemental STAAR Training Modules:
Test Administrator
Oral/Signed Administration for Test Administrators
STAAR Alternate 2: Eligibility
Supplemental Aids for STAAR
Click HERE to find out What’s Allowed and What’s Not
NEW! Speech to Text is now available in STAAR online.
Students can use this link to practice the STT tool embedded in STAAR online without having to access the Secure Online Testing Platform (SOTP). There is also the option of printing the STT submission to turn in as an assignment.
Use this link to access the practice
• establish a supportive early childhood environment;
• promote communication and collaborative relationships;
• develop a cohesive transition plan; and
• build self-determination skills
The Inclusion Network has been working to develop accessibility and specialization Tools that will help teachers more easily provide accommodations and specialization, and it is now LIVE.
This list will continue to expand with additional resources to provide accommodations or specialization under each accommodation.
Each accommodations have drop down menus that provides links to tools that can help provide the accommodation or specialization.
These tools can be found on the Inclusion Resources page under the Accessibility and Specialization Tools tab.
Take a look at this great resource HERE
Have you been thinking about a career change?
- Are you interested in teaching, but want a non-traditional setting and job assignment?
- Do you have an interest in working with children with visual impairments (VI)?
The Special Education Laws Every Principal Needs to Know
In this hour and a half session, participants will gain a better understanding of IDEA requirements, and steps for proactively avoiding legal disputes.
February 9th (Virtual Webinar)
From ARD to ACTION: Behavior Interventions and Supports
During this live webinar session we will explore the Administrators role in the BIP and other behavior interventions and supports.
9:30-10:30am
Join us as we navigate the 2020-2021 school year together!
This is a PLC for ALL teachers and administrators in our Region 16 area
Thursday, March 11th from 3:30-5:00PM
For more information or questions contact:
Email: kelisa.nelson@esc16.net
Website: https://www.esc16.net/page/speced.main
Location: 5800 Bell Street, Amarillo, TX, USA
Phone: 806 - 677- 5000