LID Updates
January 2023
Upcoming Events
Low Incidence Disabilities Trainings
January 23rd - STAAR Alternate 2 (morning and afternoon)
January 23rd - Looking at Released STAAR Alternate 2 Assessment (after the morning STAAR Alt 2 session)
February 8th - STAAR Alternate 2 (morning and afternoon)
February 8th - Looking at Released STAAR Alternate 2 Assessment (after the morning STAAR Alt 2 session)
February 20th - TTESS Observations in LID Classrooms & Digital Coaching to Improve Outcomes
March 9th - Looking at Released STAAR Alternate 2 Assessment (after the STAAR Alt 2 session)
March 22nd - Playbook: Using Play to work on skills for young students with complex needs
Assistive Technology
Visual Impairments/Orientation & Mobility
Transition Events
February 11 - Sachse High School in Sachse, Texas
March 4 - Global High School in Waxahachie, Texas
April 15 - Terrell ISD location TBD in Terrell, Texas
Online Courses
Here are a couple of the courses available from TSLAT:
Peer-Mediated Instruction and Intervention
TX CAN has online courses for educators. Here are a few currently available:
A Step Towards IEP Quality & Rigor (fill out this form to schedule coaching after completing the IEP course)
Move Forward with TX CAN
With so much to do and keep track of, it can be difficult to stay on top of things. TX CAN is here to help you. This month, we highlight two resources to keep you on target and in line with best practices.
Our January Monthly Instructional Guide addresses mid-year assessment, transitioning new students, indoor activities, and more. The Monthly Instructional Guides were developed to give you timely guidance all year long
It’s important for everyone to learn and grow. When supporting students with significant cognitive disabilities, it’s all about presuming competence and finding the most appropriate supports to provide connection and access. Research suggests when given appropriate supports, the significance of a student’s cognitive disability is lessened. Take the TX CAN course Presuming Competence to learn more about the research and how you can broaden the horizon for your students.
Visit txcan.tea.texas.gov to learn more and stay current, or reach out to me, your regional TX CAN contact, for support!
Catie King
Email: cathryn.king@region10.org
Website: https://www.region10.org/programs/low-incidence-disabilities-lid/overview/
Location: 904 Abrams Road, Richardson, TX, USA
Phone: 972-348-1590