Administration
Master Scheduling 101
Are you looking for ways to maximize the availability of course offerings to avoid as many scheduling conflicts as possible? Would you like a guide on how to make that happen prior to entering courses into your Student Information System? If you answered yes to these questions, this workshop is for you! Take this opportunity to learn new methods to manage your existing time and staff more effectively and efficiently. Empower administrators, counselors, and teachers with the best data to create equitable master schedules, inclusive of all learners, and fulfilling all ethical and legal requirements. Engage your team with hands-on learning opportunities and practical examples to help guide the scheduling process regarding instruction and support. Master scheduling, when done well, can be the greatest tool in our belt for aligning structure, instruction, and culture.
This session will meet on March 25, 2024 from 9:00 am to 12:00pm at our Cleveland Street Campus.
Transition: When, Where, and How to Start
TEA requires the ARD committee to consider transition planning no later than the student's 14th birthday. This often means that middle school ARD committees are tasked with beginning the transition planning process for students. Join us as we discuss the requirements for ARD committees, available transition assessments, and considerations for transition planning with your students.
This session will meet on March 25, 2024
from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at our Cleveland Street Campus.
Impactful Behavior Strategies in the Classroom for Young Students
Have you noticed the increased amount and intensity of behavior concerns in your young students? Let's rethink our responses to the needs of our young learners. This session is designed to analyze and respond to the disruptive behaviors of PreK, Kinder, and 1st grade students in the classroom.
This session will meet on April 3, 2024
from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at our Cleveland Street Campus.
Texas Model Guide Training for Administrators and School Administrators
Following the Texas Model to plan, implement and evaluate your school's CSCP ensures that: Students receive optimal support The counseling program is based upon state law, campus data/goals, the school's mission, and SC professional standards Counselors have time to counsel students The program is in compliance with the law We will also discuss appropriate and non-appropriate activities for school counseling programs, tracking time and activities to be in compliance with SB179 mandates of 80% of time providing direct services to students.
This session will meet on April 4, 2024
from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at our Cleveland Street Campus.
Deep Dive Into Special Population Review (DMS)
Over 15,000 students in Region 16 receive either special education or dyslexia services. To continuously improve district special program services, districts engage in cyclical review and dyslexia monitoring. Join us as we dive deeply into the monitoring process and its impact on the students you serve.
This session will meet on April 4, 2024
from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
This session will meet on April 11, 2024
from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at our Cleveland Street Campus.
SPPotlight Q1
Our SPP team is offering a 4-part quarterly series to explore the State Performance Plan (SPP) indicators in-depth, equipping attendees with the tools and insights needed for accurate and timely submission. Each session focuses on key SPP components, resources for data collection, and a comprehensive understanding of each indicator. Join us as we delve deeper into these critical areas, ensuring that every attendee is well-prepared to navigate the complexities of the State Performance Plan Indicator Submission.
This session will meet on May 15, 2024
from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
This session will meet on May 15, 2024
from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
ON DEMAND COURSES FOR ADMINISTRATORS
This course will go in-depth about how to determine who gets a 504 plan, how to create one, 504 legal updates, district policies, and problem issues. It is designed for participants new to their role as a 504 coordinator.
This is an online course on the Canvas platform.
This course is for members of a 504 committee. It will dive into the legal responsibilities of the committee members and types of accommodations for students with a 504 plan.
This is an online course on the Canvas platform.
In this course, you will learn about the nature of gifted students, identification measures to find the gifted, and program options that meet their needs. You will also learn what is required by Texas law for gifted students and what best identification and program practices should be followed.
This is an online course on the Canvas platform.