Hey there LSSPs,

I apologize for being a little late on getting this edition of the newsletter out. Checking things off your To-Do List gets to be a challenge when you list just keeps on growing.

And grow they do. All of us are continually being asked to add one more thing on the list. One more thing from a supervisor. One more thing from the legislature. One more thing from the licensing board. One more thing from a family member. It is endless and exhausting.

I hope that from time to time you remember to make the one more thing that gets added to your list to be from you. Find items to put on your to-do list that can help you reset and recharge. Even a simple walk or another refill of your water bottle can help turn things around.

If you need me, I am a phone call or email away. Don't hesitate to add one more thing to my to-do list if if will help you complete yours.

Keep Being School Psych'd,

Keya Saleh, LSSP, NCSP

Region 10 Educational Service Center

September Update from Perry Zirkel

Dr. Zirkel provides updates on some interesting cases from the Ninth Circuit.

ADHD Time Management Troubles: 5 Areas To Attack!

A wonderful article from Rene Brooks from Black Girl, Lost Keys on tips and tricks for combatting the time management challenges of ADHD.

Region 10 will offer Lead Evaluation Assessment Personnel meetings for those in the following roles: lead diagnosticians, lead LSSPs and any sped administrators who oversee evaluation and child find processes.

Please complete the following form if you fall into one of these categories for your LEA or are a director and elect to complete it on behalf of your team members serving in these roles.

The dates for this year’s meetings are listed so attendees can save the date on their calendars. The registration link will be shared with everyone on the list serve prior to each meeting.

LEAP Nomination Form

Meetings will be held virtually from 2:30-4:30 on the following dates:

9/20/2021

12/13/2022

1/24/2022

3/21/2022

Those added to this listserv will receive an email with links for registration to these sessions.

Region 10 is excited to announce that we will be offering the 1st annual Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Evaluations (ICE) Symposium in collaboration with Region 11. This all day event will feature a variety of breakout sessions designed to provide all multidisciplinary evaluation team members (LSSPs, Diags, SLPs, OTs, PTs, VI/OM, etc) with valuable insights and information about engaging more integrated comprehensive evaluations.

Please save the date - March 22,2022

In addition to the wonderful variety of sessions we will be offering, Region 10 is looking for some presenters from our LEAs who are interested in providing a session for our symposium. We are interested in getting some 'boots on the ground' practical advice that our evaluators can hear about from people who are doing amazing things in their LEA.

If you or a group of evaluators are interested in presenting, please develop a brief proposal for the session. The content of the proposal should consist of the following components:

1. COVER PAGE:

a. Title of the proposed work

b. Names, titles, and affiliations of presenter(s)

c. Date of submission

2. ABSTRACT

The abstract should be on a separate page and be no more than 175 words in length. It should summarize the focus of the presentation, including the learning objectives of the presentation/poster. Please do not use any personal identifying information in your abstract.

3. SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT

The summary should be no more than 900 words in length. This section should include a summary of the purpose and learning objectives of the presentation. It should also discuss how the proposed session will help others improve collaboration and interdisciplinary work across multidisciplinary teams (MDTs). Please do not use any personal identifying information in your abstract.

Submissions will be accepted now through November 30th, 2021.

If you are ready to submit the proposal, click the button below!

The 22nd Annual Sports Extravaganza is scheduled and ready to go for October 23rd, 2021.

Sports Extravaganza has something for everyone. This event gives athletes opportunities to compete with their peers on a level-playing field in a variety of events. Both competitive and non-competitive events are available for school-aged children 5-22 with vision impairments and complex needs. Families have time to network with other families and agencies with a vision focus throughout the day. As an added bonus, a free lunch is included! Please plan to attend Sports Extravaganza where memories are created and kids excel.

Click here for more information and a sample letter for parents.

Below are a few of the bills passed during the last legislative session. TEA supporting documents are linked for your review.

HB 4545

Description: Relating to the assessment of public school students, the establishment of a strong foundations grant program, and providing accelerated instruction for students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments

Effective Date: Applies beginning with the 2021-2022 school year

TEA FAQ (currently being updated every Thursday)

SB 89

Description: Relating to supplemental information required for inclusion with a written statement of an individualized education program developed for certain public school students who received special education services during the 2019-2020 or 2020-2021 school year.

Effective Date: Immediately

TEA Overview

HB 785

Description: Relating to behavior improvement plans and behavioral intervention plans for certain public school students and notification and documentation requirements regarding certain behavior management techniques.

Effective Date: Applies beginning with the 2021-2022 school year

HB 1252

Description: Relating to the limitation period for filing a complaint and requesting a special education impartial due process hearing.

Effective Date: September 1, 2022

Join members of the Tourette Association of America community on September 28 at 6pm for a webinar on mental health and suicide prevention. Held in cooperation with Doreen Marshall, Ph.D, VP of Mission Engagement at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), this informative webinar will provide valuable resources for the prevention of suicide.

In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, members of the TAA community, including a young adult and a parent, will share personal experiences. Additionally, Dr. Barbara Coffey, M.D. MS, of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and TAA Medical Advisory Board Co-Chair, is a clinician with Tourette Syndrome expertise who will provide a clinical point of view on this important and sensitive topic.

You can learn more and register for free here.

The Momentous Institute is now offering a new on-demand training course, An Educator's Guide to Understanding Trauma, which will provide educators with tools for managing the effects of trauma in the classroom, as well as tools for teacher mental health.

In this course you'll learn:

• How trauma shows up in the classroom

• Approaches for working with children who have experienced trauma

• Self-care strategies

• How to be the one safe adult who changes a child's trajectory

Click here to visit Momentous Online and learn more

I have always gotten a lot of questions about the books I am reading (mostly because approximately 84% of my sentences start with "you know I just read this book..."), so I decided to start sharing some of my personal favorites that I have recently read (or in some cases, reread).

This month: You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters by Kate Murphy

Texas native Kate Murphy delivers a powerful book on one of the most important and often lacking skills in human relationships: Listening. As a professional, friend, and parent, I took a lot of powerful and useful insights on the key to connection.

If you have any questions or need support in your campus/district, give me a shout!

Email: keya.saleh@region10.org
Website: www.region10.org/programs/evaluation-special-education/overview/
Location: 904 Abrams Road, Richardson, TX, USA
Phone: 972-348-1598
Twitter: @getschoolpsychd