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June 29, 2022 (8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.): Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-informed intervention model to assist students, staff, and families in the immediate aftermath of a disaster or emergency event, and can be used by any trained staff member or school administrator. PFA is designed to reduce the initial distress and trauma caused by emergencies, and to help students return to their usual school-based activities after such an event. By using these brief and effective interventions in the form of the five steps of PFA (Listen, Protect, Connect, Model, and Teach), schools can provide a long-lasting, positive influence on trauma-related stress.

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July 6, 2022 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.): During the New LID Teacher series of sessions, participants will explore some of the resources available, have an opportunity to network with other new teachers, and consider some of the evidence based and best practices related to teaching students with low incidence disabilities.

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July 11, 2022 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.): Earning a diploma signifies the completion of one’s education, but it is the Academic Achievement Record that tells the whole story. Participants will receive an overview of the relationship between state and district requirements for graduation, special education graduation options, rules for coding courses on the AAR, and documentation needed to accurately reflect a student’s high school education. Participants are encouraged to bring a copy of their districts course description guide.

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July 12, 2022 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.): In this interactive session participants will learn the required steps and elements that are required for PWN development, informed consent, procedural safeguards and how to successfully prepare for and conduct a review of existing evaluation data that meets child find and evaluation procedure requirements and leads to a thorough and quality FIE. TEA resources will be shared for reference throughout the school year to support them in their work. Evaluators will apply their learning through interactive activities and walk away with practical tools they can use in their daily work.

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July 14, 2022 (8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.): The 40 Developmental Assets® framework was created by Search Institute® consisting of preventative measures, positive experiences, and qualities that young people need to grow up healthy, caring and responsible. These assets are protective factors that have been consistently shown, by research, to buffer youth from risk. The more assets a child has the higher probability that the child will not be involved in behaviors such as teen pregnancy, school dropout, substance abuse, delinquency, or violence.

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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

Texas Dyslexia Academy 3: Considerations for Emergent Bilingual Students is the third of six training opportunities developed to assist school districts and charter schools regarding dyslexia and related disorders. In this course, participants will receive a general overview of the unique needs of emergent bilingual students within the dyslexia evaluation process.

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Then check out our Texas Complex Access Network (TX CAN). This is your one-stop shop for a variety of resources, online courses, and videos, including monthly instructional guides to help with planning throughout the school year, IEP development training, and information to help students build authentic social relationships just to name a few.

New! TEA Early Childhood Education Newsletter (contains information on screening)

The special education self-assessment assists Local Education Agency (LEA) leadership teams in evaluating and improving their special education program. The special education self-assessment is completed annually by all LEAs and is intended to engage leadership teams in proactively addressing special education compliance and student performance.

The window for completion of the special education self-assessment will be May 2, 2022 to September 30, 2022. For the 2021-2022 School year, LEAs will be required to complete the 7 prioritized compliance/strategy areas (Child Find, IEP Implementation, IEP Development and Content, Instructional Strategies, Properly Constituted ARD, Secondary Transition, Family Engagement) with the option to complete any other compliance/strategy areas.

Region 10 has developed materials to support LEAs with engaging effectively in the self-assessment process. Check out the Region 10 Self-Assessment recorded webinar and hyperdoc, and reach out to the Liaisons if you have any questions.

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

New! TEA Early Childhood Education Newsletter (contains information on screening)