Region 10 ELAR Monthly Updates

Welcome to the March edition of Region 10 ELAR's Monthly newsletter which is published on the first Monday of each month. You can find previous months' newsletters archived at the bottom. We look forward to continuing our updates and making new connections with you.

• The Art of a Question: Framing Student Thoughts on Reading & Writing (ELAR K-8)
  
• Let’s Talk About Texts, Baby! Harnessing Student Voices to Improve Comprehension (ELAR K-8)
  
• Voracious Vocabulary (ELAR K-8)
  
• Illuminating Evidence Based Writing: Literary & Informational (ELAR K-8)
  
• The Art of a Question: Framing Student Thoughts on Reading & Writing (ELAR 6-12)
  
• Talking Points: Moving Audio Brains Toward College-Ready Reading & Writing (ELAR 6-12)
  
• From Knowledge Novice to Vocabulary Virtuoso (ELAR 6-12)
  
• Text-Based Thinking for Evidence-Based Writing (ELAR 6-12)
  

PreK-2nd grade (Presented by: Really Great Reading)

Date: 5/31/2023

Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Session ID: 2651726

Kindergarten-12th grade (presented by: Really Great Reading)

Date: 6/1/2023

Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Session ID: 2651767

In an effort to reach as many LEA's as possible, Jennifer Gunn has recorded versions of our SCR and ECR Strategy for Scoring sessions. Individuals will be asked to fill out a brief registration form prior to receiving the link to view each video. Thanks JGunn!

This 22-minute video provides an overview of expectations and scoring for the Reading and Writing RLA Short Constructed Response.

This 39-minute video provides an overview of expectations and scoring for the RLA Extended Constructed Response.

No problem! We're sharing the presentation so that you can turn the session around in your district/campus. Click here for the session slides and access to all training resources.

Because daily classroom instruction will have the biggest impact on students' college readiness, you can access two different on-demand videos to learn how your existing ELAR or mathematics curriculum can align to targeted skills on the TSIA2, SAT, or ACT.

Targeting TSIA2 Skills

• 15 minutes
• Provides an overview and access to test specifications and learning resources

SAT/ACT Alignment to TEKS

• 21 minutes
• Provides an overview and access to TEKS summary documents and detailed side-by-sides for both SAT and ACT

Our ELAR teammates have been busy presenting the Strategy for Scoring Extended Constructed Response session ALL over Region 10! In the past 6 weeks, we've trained over 2,000 educators, instructional specialists, and administrators on the new ECR question types! Check out these photos from our FINAL session held at the Nancy Watten Technology and Event Center in Irving.

• 4-Year Degree

• Teaching Experience at Assigned Grade Level

• Complete Rigorous Training

• Calibrations at regular intervals during scoring

• Apply to be a Pearson scorer (choose "remote scorer" from the list of options):

Watch the short video below for more information.

The Region 10 ELAR team provides literacy support through professional development services, instructional coaching, and technical assistance.

Email: chandra.shaw@region10.org
Website: https://www.region10.org/programs/english-language-arts-and-reading-program/overview/
Location: 400 East Spring Valley Road, Richardson, TX, USA
Phone: (972)348-1564
Twitter: @R10ELA

3-8 Literacy Consultant

Email: chandra.shaw@region10.org
Phone: 972-348-1564
Twitter: @CShawR10

6-12 Literacy Consultant

Email: jennifer.gunn@region10.org
Phone: 972-348-1080
Twitter: @GunnTexas

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