Write for Texas
2015-2016 School Year Wrap Up
Write for Texas Resources Page
Reminder: TEA has created and linked downloadable resources through Write for Texas here
Survey to TEA and Write for Texas Grant
- As a wrap up to this year's grant, TEA has created a survey for analysis of this year and planning for next year
- Results are anonymous and reported directly to Write for Texas Grant in Austin
- Surveys must be completed by Wednesday, May 25th
See links below to access either survey:
What's the Future for W4T?
- What's happening across Texas and specifically for ECISD
- Offer your own feedback and suggestions
- Feedback is anonymous and reported back to ESC18 Write for Texas Coaches
Share your anonymous suggestions using the link below!
Summer Literacy Academy & Write for Texas
Don't forget to register for the Summer Literacy Academy with Write for Texas!
- When: June 29 and 30
- Where: Crossroads Church, Odessa
- Stipends are possible
- W4T breakout session
- Registration link for Write for Texas teachers: go.esc18.net/W4Tsummer
See conference website and session information to come using the link below!
Resource Review & Updates:
Newsela
https://newsela.com/
What it is: current event news articles, can be differentiated by lexile levels
What's New: (a lot!)
- additional Spanish articles
- text sets for Literature, History, Science
- paired passages with thematic essay
- pro/con pieces
- famous speeches
- election 2016 issues pieces
CommonLit
http://www.commonlit.org/
What it is: thematically linked pieces across genres, arranged by grade level
What's New: big updates!
- paired text
- related media
- teacher guide
- additional themes
- search feature
Join us for the 2nd Annual Technology Conference!
When: June 6th
Where: Midland College
Cost: $100
Registration, Info, and Session Details: http://go.esc18.net/futureready
Laura Kile
Don't hesitate to contact me!
Email: lkile@esc18.net
Website: http://www.esc18.net/site/default.aspx?PageID=1
Location: Region 18 Education Service Center, La Force Boulevard, Midland, TX, United States
Phone: 432.561.4319
Twitter: @mslkile
A word about THIS tool, SMORE...
- It's free...ish (only 5 free smores)
- Ideas: newsletters, class resources, presentation tool
- Be on the lookout for educator discounts if you want a paid version!