In the drive to successfully reopen districts and schools, are we letting go of a critical success move?

During our recent "Conversations with IMPACT" podcasts, Dr. Doug Fisher, Dr. Anthony Muhammad, and Dr. Stefani-Arzonetti-Hite shared common stories, and a theme emerged: "Schools are minimizing or eliminating time for collaboration and adult learning." We have heard similar stories from leaders in schools and districts we serve and support. Districts and schools are making every effort to serve their staff during this challenging time of change. Admirably, they identify ways to eliminate additional responsibilities and minimize time spent on things that don't consist of planning for instruction. As a result, many school systems are eliminating or severely curtailing job-embedded professional learning. While this intent to support teachers by minimizing their time and responsibilities is valued, the result can be damaging. Before we share our thoughts on the damaging effects of minimizing job-embedded professional learning, it's essential to understand what exactly is job-embedded professional learning.

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Discipline

• SY 20-21 Discipline Guidance (PDF) September 24 2020
• #9 - how to code discipline incident happening remotely

Texas Home Learning (THL 3.0)

• THL FAQ

• Materials will be rolled out into the spring of 2021.
  

• To View Materials or Get Started with K-5 and/or 6-12 Math Materials:
  

  Go to texashomelearning.org > scroll to and click on Instructional Materials

• Click below for THL 3.0 Snapshot

2019-2020 TI, 1003 School Improvement Grant for Comprehensive Campuses

• The PR9100 Compliance Report is open for LEA's and may found in the eGrants system. The report will close on November 9, 2020.

2020-2021 TI, 1003 School Improvement Grant for Comprehensive Campuses

• The grant application is now open and may be found in the eGrants system.
• The grant application must be submitted on or before November 9, 2020.

How can this benefit your district?

• SPED and 504 support with virtual student services
• Discounted rate on Region 6 PD
• PD on LMS (Schoology, Google Classroom, etc. all at multiple levels)
• Texas Home Learning (THL) Implementation support and PD

We will customize to the district's needs. Contact Stacey Zielonka for details @ szielonka@esc6.net

TTESS/TPESS Updates

• TTESS Virtual Instruction Rubric

• TTESS Virtual Guidance Document

• TPESS Rubric Update and Refresher

• Optional for 20-21 but required in 21-22

• ESC6 will provide 3 hour update training

• October 6, 2020 - Event #418744

• October 20, 2020 - Event #418752

Curriculum Management

TEKS Resource System Gap Tools are available! A recording of the Gap Tool Implementation training can be found on the web page listed below.

In addition, a TRS Navigation Training was developed.

A recording of this session can be found on the following web page.

esc6.net/curriculummanagement

Are you interested in FREE training on DMAC? Click here!

Educator Collaboratives

Fall 2020

Register today!

• Mini Series

• Individual Courses

• Self paced courses

• Book Study

Performance Reporting has received numerous inquiries about TEA Login Accountability application access. TEAL Accountability application access varies across districts and charter schools, depending on staff roles and responsibilities; the application contains confidential student information related to accountability ratings. As such, only those district and charter school personnel who meet the requirements under the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) should apply. The steps below describe the application process.

• Go to the TEA Login page.

• Click Request New User Account.

• Fill in the form and submit it. You will receive an email with your account information.

• Apply for access to the Accountability application by selecting My Application Accounts > Request New Account. Once an application is submitted for access, a notification is sent to the superintendent for approval.

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As a reminder, the deadline for districts to submit corrections for College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) data for 2018-19 annual graduates plus 2018-19 non-graduating 12th graders via the CCMR Verifier is 5:00 p.m. CDT October 1st.

DECEMBER 2020 STAAR END-OF-COURSE EOC ADMINISTRATION:

• Student Registration

• STAAR Paper Registration Window: September 14–October 2, 2020

• STAAR Online Registration Window: September 14–December 18, 2020

• OOD and OOS Registration

• OOD and OOS examinees may now register for the December 2020 STAAR administration. Examinees should register online at https://texastests.com/forms/student-reg-eoc by October 2, 2020, for districts to receive precoded materials and test booklets.

• Upcoming Trainings & Webinars

Webinar information and registration links are available on the Training webpage.

Upcoming Deadlines for Districts

• September 30th – deadline for cohort Cs who submitted on 7/31 to resubmit their application

• September 30th – deadline for districts to submit an updated LOI

• Early October – upcoming TIA teacher-centered press release

• October 9th – deadline for Cohort A and B districts to inform TEA if they plan to submit designations based on 2019-2020 teacher effectiveness data

• October 30th – Cohort A and B data submission deadline

• October 5th from 2-3:30 - Data submission office hours, please sign-up using this link

• October 12th from 2-3:30 - Data submission office hours, please sign-up using this link

• October 19th from 2-3:30 - Data submission office hours, please sign-up using this link

October 26th from 2-3:30 - Data submission office hours, please sign-up using this link

See below for professional learning activities brought to you by Special Programs!

There are many updates and professional development opportunities. Please share the attached flyers with your staff.

Email: szielonka@esc6.net
Website: https://www.esc6.net/principal-information
Location: 3222 Montgomery Road, Huntsville, TX, USA
Phone: 9363488213
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Esc6Principals
Twitter: @escregion6