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This summer the TEA and the Child Find, Evaluation and ARD Supports Network will be hosting the Aligned 2023! a virtual conference on July 17-18. This FREE conference will consist of both asynchronous and synchronous sessions. All asynchronous session will be available for review for 30 days following the event.

Topics will address effective child find practices, integrated evaluation procedures and navigating the IEP process. The intended audience includes ARD Managers, Evaluation Personnel and Administrators. To sign up, click the ‘Register Now’ button or access the QR code on the attached flyer!

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Learn the fundamentals of dyslexia intervention through a review of Texas dyslexia laws, current research, and best practices in dyslexia instruction. Delve into evidence-based instruction components and explore continuums for developing reading ability in students with dyslexia. Learn how to deliver daily intervention utilizing Reading by Design®, a systematic, explicit, and intensive reading program. Participants will receive the entire Reading by Design® program with supplemental resources necessary for small-group instruction. The Reading by Design intervention is systematic, explicit, and intensive reading intervention program aligned with the Texas Dyslexia Handbook, 2021 update.

Reading by Design: brochure and registration

You can now search our Calendar of Events by specific program topic!

To do this:

1. Input the date range (for summer, input 06/01/2023-08/01/2023)
2. Change the Service Area to Special Populations
3. Change Program to the specific program topic you are interested in!

Region 10 Calendar of Events

August 3-4, 2023 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.): Special Education First-Year Teacher Academy is a two-day induction program for special education teachers in their first to third year of teaching. Teachers will attend two full days of in-person training, join online collaborations, and team with a Region 10 Inclusive Team Mentor throughout the school year. The program focuses on topics such as, Managing the Classroom with Centers and Structure, Building a Tribe with your Campus and Evaluation Team, Teaching in Isolation, Time Management, Properly Constituted ARDs, Standards-Based IEPs, and TEKS Alignment. The Summer Academy is a condensed version of the year-long academy.

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June 26, 2023 (8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.):

This training developed by the Texas Complex Access Network (TX CAN) covers the five Quality Indicators of Effective Practices for working with students with significant cognitive disabilities and aligns with the TX CAN's Rubric of Effective Practices. TX CAN created this training to establish a standard of high-quality instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities and to have educators consider the what adaptations may be necessary to support students with significant cognitive disabilities accessing the curriculum and educational environment. In order to receive credit, participants will need to attend all 3 sessions. Participants will complete self-assessment activities and have an opportunity to sign up for free coaching on self-identified areas of need.

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July 12, 2023 (1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.): Shortly after graduation, many students start their professional lives with a strong sense of ethical duty and a picture of right and wrong. However, professional isolation, falling into certain patterns and habits, or sway by outside influences can blur the lines as we professionally age. In this interactive presentation, we will propose scenarios in which ethical conundrums may exist and use polling and small group discussion to seek out solutions as a group to some of the ethical conundrums we find ourselves in as professionals. This presentation will focus on pediatric and educational audiology topics.

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July 18, 2023 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.):

Special Education Funding 101 provides a base knowledge for special education leadership to learn about various funding topics within their role. Topics may include, but are not limited to: IDEA-B, Proportionate Share, CEIS/CCEIS, Maintenance of Effort, NECB funds, and High Cost Funds

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The Texas Collaborative Institute is a free conference to help support access to CTE for students in special populations.

Who should attend: SPED, CTE, CCMR, Texas Workforce, Counseling, Teachers, and 504. Plan to attend as a team!

When: July 31st

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Drawing on his experience as a school psychologist, "It’s Always About The Children" is a window into Charles Barrett’s passion for serving students and philosophical orientation to public education. Using anecdotes to illustrate theoretical constructs such as Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory, behavioral consultation, non-discriminatory assessment, social justice, and systems change, this informative narrative is filled with effective strategies for clinical practice. An excellent compendium for educators, this book will encourage and inspire individuals in their service to children, families, schools, and communities.

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Esperanza Spanish dyslexia program training is now open to all teachers in Texas public schools that will provide Spanish dyslexia services to students in the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school year. This training is funded through the Texas Education Agency Dyslexia Training Project.

The SPEDTex Resource Locator is your gateway to special education resources. From accommodations to transition and everything in between, the SPEDTex Resource Locator lets you tailor your search by topic, audience, language, and type. Simply select an option below to begin your search.

Access the Resource Locator here

Did you know that training with follow-up coaching support is available from Region 10 ESC on a variety of topics to support educators? Attend training and receive follow-up coaching support on topics such as standards-based IEP development, evidence-based practices for students with autism, active learning for students with sensory impairments, writing post-secondary goals, supporting students with significant cognitive disabilities, multi-tiered system of supports, and more! Training will give you the base knowledge and follow-up support really helps put the skills into action with your students! Contact our Special Populations Department to learn more about training and coaching opportunities available throughout the summer and into next school year.

Do you have a technical assistance request that requires a call or web chat? Please complete the form below to request technical assistance and/or professional development(PD) from the Region 10 Special Populations team. A team member will be in touch with you soon following the submission of your request.

Email: special.pops@region10.org
Website: https://www.region10.org/programs/special-education-services/overview/
Location: 904 Abrams Road, Richardson, TX, USA
Phone: 972-348-1700