Region 10 ELAR Monthly Updates

Welcome to the April edition of Region 10 ELAR's Monthly newsletter which is published on the first Monday of each month. You can find previous months' newsletters archived at the bottom. We look forward to continuing our updates and making new connections with you.

Because there will not be a state CREST conference this Spring and TEA updates will be limited, our ELAR Cadre for Spring 2023 will be a brief Zoom gathering. We look forward to seeing you!

Session ID # 2651122

• Write Right in K-2: What does writing look like in the primary grades?
• Express Yourself: Integrating Oral language into ELAR and Math K-5
• The Art of a Question: Framing Student Thoughts on Reading & Writing (ELAR K-8)
  
• Let’s Talk About Texts, Baby! Harnessing Student Voices to Improve Comprehension (ELAR K-8)
  
• Voracious Vocabulary (ELAR K-8)
  
• Illuminating Evidence Based Writing: Literary & Informational (ELAR K-8)
  
• The Art of a Question: Framing Student Thoughts on Reading & Writing (ELAR 6-12)
  
• Talking Points: Moving Audio Brains Toward College-Ready Reading & Writing (ELAR 6-12)
  
• From Knowledge Novice to Vocabulary Virtuoso (ELAR 6-12)
  
• Text-Based Thinking for Evidence-Based Writing (ELAR 6-12)
  

PreK-2nd grade (Presented by: Really Great Reading)

Date: 5/31/2023

Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Session ID: 2651726

Kindergarten-12th grade (presented by: Really Great Reading)

Date: 6/1/2023

Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Session ID: 2651767

Title: Back That Thang' Up: Using Evidence to Support Constructed Response

Description: The new writing demands of the state assessments will require students to compose constructed responses to text based questions. Students’ ability to clearly answer the questions asked and select the best text evidence to support their responses will depend on the number and quality of opportunities they have to practice these vital skills. In this session, participants will gain an understanding of the new STAAR assessment requirements for constructed response questions, learn strategies to create text-based questions based on the TEKS, and help facilitate students’ abilities to compose written responses which provide appropriate text evidence.

Dates: (June 12 Session ID: 2652990 ) or (July 13 Session ID: 2652993 )

CPE: 6 hrs

June 15 Finding Balance Series

• Part 1 Strategies for Building Stronger Relationships (10-11)
• Part 2 Strategies for Developing High Expectations for ALL Learners (11:30 -12:30)
• Part 3 Strategies for Establishing Appropriate Routines and Procedures (2-3)

July 25 Finding Balance Series

• Part 1 Strategies for Building Stronger Relationships (10-11)
• Part 2 Strategies for Developing High Expectations for ALL Learners (11:30 -12:30)
• Part 3 Strategies for Establishing Appropriate Routines and Procedures (2-3)

June 22

• Aligning Texts & TEKS for Secondary ELAR (9:30-10:30)
• Creating Writers through Authentic Assessments & Essential Feedback (11:30 - 12:30)
• Conferring for Reading & Writing Growth (1:30 - 2:30)

July 27

• Aligning Texts & TEKS for Secondary ELAR (9:30 -10:30)
• Creating Writers through Authentic Assessments & Essential Feedback (11:30 - 12:30)
• Conferring for Reading & Writing Growth (1:30-2:30)

Title: Disarming the Reading Wars Gr K-3

Offered 2 Times: (June 1-30) or (July 1-31)

Registration NOW open!

Dates: Through this asynchronous course, you'll engage with a variety of information sources, including the documentary film The Right to Read, the podcast Sold a Story, and several professional articles. You'll have the opportunity to reflect on key themes that emerge from each source and explore best practices for teaching children to read. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with a deeper understanding of the reasoning behind the Reading Academies and the ongoing debate around reading instruction.

CPE: 12 hrs

• June 1-30 Session ID# 2653371 Registration Link
• July 1-31 Session ID # 2653738 Registration Link

Title: Secondary ELAR Integrated Instruction

Dates: (June 5-16), (June 19-30), (July 3-14), or (July 17-28)

Description: Not only do the ELAR TEKS embody the interconnected nature of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and thinking, but also the ELAR TEKS should be bundled to support students’ success with complex texts in various genres. In this asynchronous session, participants will experience and evaluate an intentionally interconnected lesson routine for secondary ELAR students. To earn 1 credit hour, participants will watch about 21 minutes across 5 videos, post a revised QuickWrite response, and submit reflections in a credit request Google form. Participants will have the option to complete a lesson design for an additional 2 hours of credit.

CPE: 1hr or 3hr with additional lesson submission

Because daily classroom instruction will have the biggest impact on students' college readiness, you can access two different on-demand videos to learn how your existing ELAR or mathematics curriculum can align to targeted skills on the TSIA2, SAT, or ACT.

Targeting TSIA2 Skills

• 15 minutes
• Provides an overview and access to test specifications and learning resources

SAT/ACT Alignment to TEKS

• 21 minutes
• Provides an overview and access to TEKS summary documents and detailed side-by-sides for both SAT and ACT

As we're sure you've heard, the Suite of Assessments is going digital! Come learn what to expect from the digital transition as the College Board provides these important takeaways.

• Overview of key changes to the digital SAT Suite of Assessments
• Transition timeline for students and educators
• Key milestones for this year
• Resources to prepare launch

Lunch & Learn Zoom time:

• 11:30 - 12:30 on April 6

This session will NOT be recorded. If you're interested in the content, please register! Attend as much of the Zoom as you are able, and links to the resources spotlighted in the session will be sent in a follow-up email.

The TRR Reports were released for the reviewed phonics programs last week! This List of Compliant Phonics Programs will take the place of what we used to call the Commissioner's List.

• Reviewed Phonics Programs List

• List of Compliant Phonics Programs

To access the list, click here.

"The 2023-2027 Commissioner's List of Approved Grade 7 Reading Instruments is expected to be made available in spring 2023 so that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools may order instruments for the 2023-2024 school year."

-TEA

Reading Language Arts Content Specialist

Guiomar Andújar

Curriculum Standards and Student Support Division

curriculum@tea.texas.gov

(512) 463-9581

TEA is looking for teachers to learn how to write assessment items. This unique professional learning experience will provide teachers with the knowledge and skills to write effective test items. See below for more details.

T-TRADE Assessment Item Development

Grade 5 Reading pilot

July 10-13, 2023, Austin TX

Apply today!

The Region 10 ELAR team provides literacy support through professional development services, instructional coaching, and technical assistance.

Email: chandra.shaw@region10.org
Website: https://www.region10.org/programs/english-language-arts-and-reading-program/overview/
Location: 400 East Spring Valley Road, Richardson, TX, USA
Phone: (972)348-1564
Twitter: @R10ELA

3-8 Literacy Consultant

Email: chandra.shaw@region10.org
Phone: 972-348-1564
Twitter: @CShawR10

6-12 Literacy Consultant

Email: jennifer.gunn@region10.org
Phone: 972-348-1080
Twitter: @GunnTexas

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