Career & Technical Education News
A publication of ESC Region 11 • July 2020 edition
ESC Region 11 CTE
A Note from Lisa
Normally, July is that opportunity for those of us in education to slow down a bit with a big glass of iced tea, revel in the successful end of the previous school year, and smile because the new year is still a bit off in the distance. Yet, 2020 seems to have had a different agenda for us, and it is likely that you are currently contemplating whether your district will be going with Method A, B, or C for remote learning and how many of your students will be back for face-to-face instruction. All that aside, I hope this finds you preparing to take a bit of a summer break to rest and recharge! I will be taking a little time to do the same, and will be away from work beginning July 2nd and will return on July 8th. Don't forget there are many resources on the ESC Region 11 CTE website to assist you while I'm away.
If the past spring has taught us anything, it is that no matter what may come, we will adjust and survive! Remember to use your resources and collaborate, because we are always stronger together. ESC Region 11 is busy building and presenting professional learning opportunities for your staff to utilize. Summer brings a flurry of conferences through professional organizations. They may look different this year, but virtual networking will happen! TEA is rolling out guidance through its COVID-19 website and department releases. If, in CTE, you feel like you are alone on an island in your district, be sure to take advantage of the wealth of networking opportunities that exist. It may be a while before we are gathering together in one location, but that should not mean you are working in isolation. I have continued to offer CTE Coffee & Conversation meetings for Leaders because I believe our strength is in the unity we have in North Texas CTE.
Stay well, my friends, and take some time to rest and rejuvenate this summer. Smell the roses, soak up some vitamin D, and find joy in the little things!
Lisa
#StrongerTogether
CTE Coffee & Conversation
This is an opportunity for CTE Leadership to work through local needs in a peer forum. We all need a Professional Learning Network, and CTE Coffee & Conversation meetings provide that.
REGISTER:
Wednesday, July 8th 10:00 a.m.
Helpful information straight from TEA!
UPDATES
Perkins V Application opened June 2, 2020:
- There have been some technical struggles with the budget schedules. One recommendation is to clear it out, close, re-open, and enter again before certifying and submitting.
- If you need assistance, go to the website where we have posted the resources.
- Due September 3rd.
TEA CTE Website updates:
- This summer, new CTE Innovative Courses and changes to TECH APPS/CTE will post.
- Anticipated mid-July.
- CTE Programs of Study Alignment to Endorsements
Texas Gateway is Up and Running:
- This provides CTE course resources.
- Site: https://www.txcte.org/
- Any teacher who teaches a CTE course that counts for CORE Math or Science must take required online course. Hold proof of completion locally.
What will ADA look like in 2020-21:
Detailed Information and FAQ posted under Waivers, Finance & Grants:
https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/health-safety-discipline/covid/coronavirus-covid-19-support-and-guidance
CISCO Aligns with IT and STEM Programs of Study
Courses in maroon and green are CISCO courses!
Dual Credit and Post-Secondary Updates
Link to their COVID FAQ (updated regularly)
North Texas Regional P16 Council website
Coming soon -- a data platform with K-12 to college information, the Dashboard will be broken down by region and individual LEAs. This will be a great tool for looking at a piece of your CCMR data! The Dashboard will reside on the THECB website and be open for all to utilize.
Professional Learning Opportunities
CTE Leadership Academy: Come Grow with Me!
- Have you recently been promoted to a leadership position or plan to be in the future?
- Was CTE added to your plate for district management?
- Are you wondering how Programs of Study fit with Endorsements, or whether a CTE Class can be offered in middle school?
Bite-Sized Learning Online
Are you preparing for remote teaching possibilities in 2020-2021?
Use this link to get started with online teaching.
- Teaching Online Self-assessment
- What is Online Learning?
- Better Online Discussions
- Live Zoom Sessions
- If This, Then That
- Online Lesson Planning Template
Be sure to check out the Teaching Online Digital Resources!
- Asynchronous Discussion Forums
- Changing your CC language on a YouTube Video
- Creating a Digital Card Sort
- Creating a Screencast Video
- Creating a Whiteboard Video in Educreations
- Graphic Organizer Google Templates
- Vocaroo Tutorial
- And more!
PBL is all about learning by doing, and that is exactly what you will experience in the ESC Region 11 PBL Academy.
- We welcome you to join our ESC Region 11 Project-Based Learning (PBL) Academy, where you will be immersed in a PBL experience while learning the structure and components of PBL.
- During the three-day academy, you will design your own high-quality Project-Based Learning experience to be implemented in a PreK-12 classroom (or professional learning setting).
- When fully constructed and implemented, your PBL learning experience will empower students and/or teachers to master standards while applying real-world skills.
- During the fall semester, the fourth day of face-to-face training is included to support your PBL implementation and refine your PBL lesson design and facilitation.
- An online community and on-site coaching session will be offered to provide the support you need to implement your plan.
- Participants must attend each day to receive credit; partial credit will not be awarded.
Learn more about our Summer 2020
ESC Region 11 PBL sessions and register today!
Zoom Trainings
Engage by Design Digital Tool Series
- Engage by Design Digital Tools Series: Curating Content with Discovery Education and Edpuzzle
- Engage by Design Digital Tools Series: Easy Peasy Edition (Flipgrid, Mentimeter, and Padlet)
- Engage by Design Digital Tools Series: Formative Assessment (Gimkit, Google Forms, and Quizizz)
- Engage by Design Digital Tools Series: Getting Started in Google Classroom
- Engage by Design Digital Tools Series: Google Slides Edition
- Engage by Design Digital Tools Series: Nearpod - Give That Old Presentation New Life
- Engage by Design Digital Tools Series: Screencasting with Screencastify and Loom
- Engage by Design Digital Tools Series: Shift Instruction to Students with Choice Boards
- REGISTER
Need Training to work with CTE Special Populations?
TexQuest through ESC Region 11 Digital Learning
TexQuest Resources are provided to students and educators in Texas K-12 public schools and open-enrollment charter schools. If you need help with TexQuest Resources, which are provided to Region 11 districts through the Instructional Solutions and Support contract, please email your ESC Region 11 TexQuest contact, Shawna Ford at sford@esc11.net.
TexQuest Webinars & More
Are you needing a refresher on TexQuest Resources or looking for other learning opportunities? Check out the Learning@11 page and find the Bite-Sized PD tab.
CTAT Summer Conference
ESC Region 11 will be a National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Site Sponsor in 2020-2021
- We will be able to train and certify your teachers in NCCER. Expect dates in August.
- We will be able to certify your school as an official training site for students.
- Your students will be able to certify in NCCER IBCs that count on TEA Accountability measures.
BE WATCHING FOR MORE DETAILS!
ESC Region 11 Resources
Follow us on Social Media!
Twitter:@ESC11CTE
Other Resources
- ACTE
- CTAT Resources
- Connect CTAT Online Forum
- Resource Google Doc, by pathway
- Texas CTE powered by TEA
Local CTE Professional Organization
ESC Region 11 CTE Website
CTENT
Scholarship Auction Postponed.
Details about a May date to follow.
CTE North Texas — Regions 10 and 11 (details on website.)
ESC Region 11 CTE
Career & Technical Education
Email: lharrison@esc11.net
Website: https://www.esc11.net/domain/486
Location: 1451 South Cherry Lane, White Settlement, TX 76108
Phone: (817) 740-7527
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Twitter: @ESC11CTE