Triple A Newsletter June 2020
Advocacy, Accessibility, and Accommodations
NEW! Texas Education Agency: Section 504 Technical Assistance Guidance Document
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) Division of Special Education Program has developed a series of technical assistance guidance documents. These technical assistance guides are intended for use by Texas educators to support implementation of services for students with, or suspected of having, disabilities. Our hope is that these guides provide Local Education Agencies (LEAs) access to reliable information that contributes to improved outcomes for students with disabilities.
The Section 504 Technical Assistance Guide is up on the TEA website. The following link will take you to the resource. Section 504 Technical Assistance Guide
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
ESY & Compensatory Services with Justin Porter Ed.D. | June 10 @ 1:00 p.m. CT
Join Partner Resource Network on Wednesday, June 10, as Justin Porter Ed.D., State Director of Special Education, Texas Education Agency (TEA), discusses parent questions related to new TEA guidance: Considerations for Extended School Year and Compensatory Services for Students with Disabilities During and After Texas School Closures Due to COVID-19.
Register Here: ESY and Compensatory Services
Region 10 Summer Virtual Learning
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
- Planning for the Transition Back to School using a MTSS Framework that Supports Prevention, Enrichment and Intervention for ALL Students and Staff. Dates: June 2nd and June 4th. Register Here: MTSS Training
- R10 MTSS Consortium Summer Series will feature Guest Speakers to highlight our focus topic. Our focus topic will drive our discussions as a thought partners. We will also continue to address any concerns that may be brought up outside of the focus topic. Date: June 25th Register Here: MTSS Summer Services
RESOURCES
THE IMPORTANCE OF WELLNESS
Region 10 has multiple programs to assist you with issues of mental health and wellness. In addition, there is a collection of wellness resources on the site below that provides information, tips and activities that can be used at home and more to support parents, caregivers, children and educators during the COVID-19 pandemic. R10 Wellness
DYSLEXIA UPDATE
From Dr. Melanie Royal (State Dyslexia Consultant)
Dyslexia Screener Update
The requirement to screen kindergartners for dyslexia (per TEC §38.003) has been waived by the Governor, therefore all kindergartners would be coded “03” – not screened for PEIMS code E1644. Below is the link which includes requirements to evaluate reading risk for incoming first graders. Texas Education Agency Commissioner Rules
Dyslexia Support
The health and safety of all students, educators, and their families is the utmost priority during the current COVID-19 pandemic period. In response to the pandemic, and the need to alter the instructional setting for our students, several resources have been developed to assist school districts, educators, and parents in supporting the students of Texas identified with dyslexia or a related disorder. You are encouraged to visit the following websites periodically as resources continue to be added or updated frequently.
- Region 10 – Statewide Dyslexia Support for COVID-19
- Regional Education Service Center – Dyslexia Support
State of Texas – Dyslexia Helpline: 1-800-232-3030
Texas Education Agency: COVID-19 Support: Special Education and Special Populations
The Texas Education Agency has revised their COVID-19 support page into the following sections: Federal Guidance, Notices, Special Education and Special Populations. Each document has a date it was included. Check out some of the newest-Progress Monitoring and MTSS. TEA: COVID-19 Support
SUMMER ACTIVITIES OR A VARIETY OF WAYS TO KEEP KIDS' MINDS' SHARP
GET TEXAS READING
To support continuous learning over the Summer, TEA & Renaissance are teaming up to provide Texas students with free access to digital books & news articles. Thousands of titles in English, Spanish & French will available for download. Learn more➡️bit.ly/2LGpzUZ. #txed
AT-HOME LEARNING
Be sure to tune in every weekday to your local PBS affiliate for engaging, TEKS-aligned educational programs for Pre-K through high school students. Additional supplemental materials, including interactive lessons, can be found online at http://PBSLearningMedia.org. #txed
TEXAS HOME LEARNING-(Great for Summer Activities)
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Parent Resource Network
PRN is a non-profit agency that operates the federally funded Texas Parent Training and Information Centers – PATH, PEN & TEAM.
Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR)
Center for Parent Information and Resources
CPIR has a large number of resources that you can use in capacity building, meetings with families or educators, and workshops for families and professionals, Most are available in English and Spanish. https://www.parentcenterhub.org/
Dr. Pamela Baker
Email: pamela.baker@region10.org
Website: www.region10.org
Location: 904 Abrams Road, Richardson, TX, USA
Phone: 972-348-1654
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Region10ESC/
Twitter: @r10sped