December Literacy News
News, Professional Development Opportunities, & Resources
Reflecting on 2020
We hope that you can carve out some time to rest and recharge during your break. We encourage you to take a moment to reflect on all of the ways that you have grown during this time; you have come so far as an educator! We know it has not been easy, but you have gained so many new skills and perspectives. Give yourself credit for your progress!
We look forward to partnering with you in 2021 to continue that forward progress. Please reach out if there is anything you would like to see in the way of trainings and tools. We want to be a resource and support for you and your students!
Reminder About Pre-K and Kinder Early Childhood Data System (ECDS) Submission
Just a Reminder that Pre-K and Kinder Data Window is Now Open
- The window for submitting KINDERGARTEN data is November 9, 2020 through January 28, 2021.
- The window for submitting PREKINDERGARTEN data is November 9, 2020 through June 24, 2021.
The reporting of kindergarten data is mandatory for all LEAs that administer an approved tool from the commissioner's list, which currently includes the following:
KINDERGARTEN
- Texas Kindergarten Entry Assessment (TX-KEA) by CLI Engage
- mCLASS Texas Edition by Amplify Education
- One year only (Schools that submitted for a waiver by September 30th, can use another instrument. The waiver request submission window is now closed.)
PREKINDERGARTEN
The reporting of public prekindergarten program data into ECDS is mandatory for LEAs that administer a prekindergarten program. Click the link below for more information about PreK data.
CLICK THE LINK BELOW to find all the details, directly from the Texas Education Agency!
Professional Development Opportunities
REPEAT SESSION! Live Webinar: Building Fluency with Sight Words and High Frequency Words
Several of you requested a repeat session of this webinar! Based on your feedback, we will have another offering! Please notice that we have adjusted the time to accommodate your busy schedules.
Sight words and high frequency words are an important part of developing fluency in reading!
Join us for a LIVE WEBINAR and learn more about best practice in supporting students with learning to read site words and high frequency words!
Register for the webinar here. The Zoom link will be sent to you, upon registration.
Please contact Julie Rogers if you have questions or need more information.
Virtual Office Hours, 3:00-4:30; EACH MONDAY!
If these time slots do not work, please email me to set up another time to Zoom and meet virtually!
VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS ZOOM LINK
Times: 3:00-4:30 Come and Go, via Zoom
Dates:
- December 7th
- December 14th
Hope to see you on Zoom!!
FIND OUT HOW TO USE NURSERY RHYMES AND POEMS TO BUILD STRONG READERS AND WRITERS!
Audience: Kindergarten and 1st grade teachers
Details:
- Learn why incorporating more nursery rhymes and poetry into your RLA block can be an engaging and effective way to improve reading and writing in your kinder or 1st grade classroom!
- Learn strategies for using nursery rhymes to support your reading and writing instruction.
- Gain practical ideas you can implement easily!
Date and Time: January 19th 8:30-3:30
Location: ZOOM
A Zoom link will be emailed to participants, upon registration.
REGISTER BY CLICKING BELOW!
KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS! Make plans to attend our Kindergarten Workshops next semester!
February 2nd: Kindergarten Connections: Preparing for the 5th Six Weeks of Reading and Math
March 23rd: Kindergarten Connections: Preparing for the 6th Six Weeks of Reading and Math
MORE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION LINKS COMING IN JANUARY!
Literacy Learning On Demand: Asynchronous Reading and Writing Trainings
Join us for short recorded sessions based around reading and writing topics. These "grab & go" literacy sessions are about one hour in length, they can be completed at your convenience, and you will earn CPE credits for attending. So, grab your cup of coffee, put your feet up, and get ready for Literacy Learning On Demand!
Download the PDF below to see a calendar with a listing of the courses and links to registration.
Do you need a fresh new way to teach phoneme blending and segmenting?
The University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) has created engaging, interactive activities to help your students acquire the most important phonological skills: phoneme blending and segmenting. Robbie the Robot is their latest strategy...check it out!
Click here to get downloadable lessons and materials!
Do you need ideas to help your students practice their letter formation?
Here is the link to the Reading Rockets article!
Texas Home Learning Materials for K-5 ELAR and SLAR Currently Available
Find out about upcoming and previously recorded webinars and explore the instructional materials by grade level or subject by visiting texashomelearning.org.
TEKS GUIDES FROM TEA
Click on a student expectation to expand details and resources. Scroll down to find resources form most student expectations.
TEKS RESOURCE SYSTEM
TEKS Resource System can offer specificity to parents to better explain what students need to know or be able to do.
The performance assessments might help you design work or guide parents in getting students to successfully meet the expectation(s).
Use it to create essential questions paired with text.
Remember the system also offers STAAR stem questions that can be paired with a specific genre of study.
COVID-19 Planning Support and Resources provide teachers with TEKS R.S. Instructional Support Resources, a Texas Home Learning (THL) Correlation, and an Education Service Center Support.
Julie Rogers
Reach out anytime...no question is too big or too small!
Email: jrogers@esc17.net
Website: https://www.esc17.net/page/si.home
Location: 1111 West Loop 289, Lubbock, TX, USA
Phone: 806-281-5841