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June 15, 2022 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.): We are so excited that there are additional seats for Inclusion Training on 6/15 with Dr. Lee Ann Jung! Lee Ann is an international speaker in the field of inclusion. Her latest tweet was, "Special education isn't a place. And it's not an identity. It's a service. There are no special education students." We are excited to have the opportunity to hear from Dr. Jung. As a bonus, we have a copy of her latest book, " Your Students, My Students, Our Students: Rethinking Equitable and Inclusive Classrooms" for all of the attendees. PLEASE pass this information on to school administrators and teachers who would want to attend. The session is FREE, and Registration is here.

June 15, 2022 (12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.): Join attorney Heather Rutland for this virtual one hour lunch and learn as she discusses discipline basics such as manifestation review determination (MDR) mechanics and timelines; "mandatory" placement and MDRs; handling MDR non-consensus; and recent legislation impacting FBAs and BIPs.

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June 20, 2022 (8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.): Behavior is a puzzle that can be solved!!! Realizing that behavior is communication, this session will focus on specific research based strategies that can assist teachers as they teach students behavior skills appropriate for all settings.

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June 20, 2022 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.): This training will give educators the information and tools needed to write appropriate measurable postsecondary goals as part of a student’s transition plan. Learning to write appropriate measurable postsecondary goals is the foundation for building quality transition services for students with disabilities. This is a virtual training only. You will be emailed the ZOOM link.

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June 22, 2022 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.): This session will address the topic of Maintenance of Effort Estimation of 21-22 Compliance. Maintenance of Effort (MOE) is a federal regulation that requires local educational agencies (LEAs, which includes ISDs and Open-Enrollment Charter Schools) to maintain their state and local expenditures for special education at a specified level from one fiscal year to the next. This fiscal requirement applies to all LEAs that receive Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B (IDEA-B) funds either directly from TEA or indirectly as a member of a special education shared services arrangement (SSA) whose Fiscal Agent receives the IDEA-B funds on their behalf.

Participants will gain an understanding of the IDEA-B MOE Compliance requirements and how to estimate their compliance for 21-22 as a proactive measure, before the fiscal year ends, so adjustments may be made, if necessary.

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June 23, 2022 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.): We will focus on best practices for evaluating language of a CLD student. Session will focus on both formal and informal data sources that can be used by speech language pathologists and educational diagnosticians determining language and cultural differences versus disorder. Practical tips and tools that can be utilized to evaluate language dominance and influence of culture on both classroom performance and standard scores. Evaluation teams are strongly encouraged but not required to register together for this session.

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June 30, 2022 (8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.): While schools refer to support staff working with students by different titles such as paraprofessional, classroom aide, and para-educators, their support and assistance in the classroom is often critical to the overall success of classrooms as well as for individual students. In this professional development session, Marcia Rohrer and Nannette Samson offer guidelines and tips on working cooperatively by defining clear expectations and responsibilities as well as how to foster clear communication among all staff members. It is recommended that teachers and support staff attend this professional development together.

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Cycle 12 SLP Master’s Degree Information Meeting

Wednesday, September 7, 2022

4:30-7:00 pm

Attendance at one of the Information Meetings is a mandatory part of the application process. September 7th will be the last Information Meeting for the Cycle 12 application window. Application window will be open August 15th, 2022 through October 15th, 2022. Cycle 12 classes begin May 2023!

For questions or additional information, please contact Pam Sepulvado, pam.sepulvado@region10.org

We've got you covered. Check out the Texas Statewide Leadership for Autism Training (TSLAT) network. Not only does this network house over 90 online courses and a robust video library for quick tips on a variety of topics, but they also have several mentoring guides to help mentors pinpoint the specific training LEA staff may need.

TIER Online Courses mirror the face-to-face trainings led by TIER certified trainers. The courses engage educators in learning about various aspects of MTSS in a self-paced, highly interactive manner.

Follow this link to get the revised version of the Texas 4-Step Model Resource Guide. This guide incorporates best practices in assistive technology (AT) and will support ARD committees as they consider AT needs for students.

Click here to see the guide

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
Twitter: @R10sped