Issue 2, July 2021

STAAR Alternate 2 RESULTS are available now. Access before August 31!

DTC (or designee) should access SA2 results on Pearson and upload to Eduphoria before the end of August because Pearson is going away. Our new assessment management system begins September 1, 2021.

Bite-Size Summer Learning Series: Prompting, Stimulus Control, Error Correction - What's Your Teaching Ritual?- LIVE ONLINE
Date: July 27, 2021
ASHA CEUs provided by Pyramid Consulting Group
Presenter: Dr. Andy Bondy

Date: Saturday, August 21, 2021

Visual supports are an evidence-based practice utilized in every special education classroom; however, knowing where to begin, having all the necessary materials, and dedicating the time to create these tools can be challenging. ESC Region 11 is here to help! Join us for a half-day, make-and-take session where you will walk away with the materials and activities to support the students in your classroom. Come for the morning or afternoon session - it is your choice!

Registration: A.M. SESSION OR P.M. SESSION

Active Learning Approach for Students with Multiple Disabilities Cohort (Virtual)

Dates: 9/16/21, 9/30/21, 10/14/21, 10/28/21, and 11/11/21

Coming Soon: New Teacher Academy for Students with Complex Access Needs (In Person)

Dates : 9/22/21, 11/9/21, 1/12/22, 3/8/22

Check out these resources:

• Free Online Courses
• Instructional Guides
• Remote Learning
• Assessment & Instruction
• Research Summaries
• Understanding TBI
• Parent Videos in English & Spanish https://txcan.tea.texas.gov/straight-talk-parent-videos?wchannelid=f7ni8020g0&wmediaid=ckxyahr74v

The Inclusion in Texas Network website now houses the Progress in the General Curriculum (PGC) Network state guidance documents:

• Co-Teaching
• Grading & Progress Monitoring for Students with Disabilities
• Specially Designed Instruction
• Working with Paraprofessionals
• Guiding Questions and Processing Activities
• Making Connections to the General Curriculum through the Seven-Step IEP Process

New Math Resources from Inclusion in Texas Network:

Instructional Routines for Mathematics Intervention - These free materials contain 23 modules that are focused on different mathematics content and are designed for grades 2 through 8. These modules feature:

• Step-by-step routines for explicit teaching of the mathematics content,
• Vocabulary Cards with visuals that can be easily displayed in the classroom, and
• Problem Sets with more than 50 ready-to-use problems for each module.

Coming Soon to Inclusive Practices in Math and Reading

• Lesson Plan Templates
• Instructional Strategies
• More Resources for Dyslexia & Reading Disabilities

The Inclusion in Texas network has partnered with the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) to provide FREE unlimited access to professional development (strategies for integrating assistive technology effectively into the home and classroom). Educators and families across Texas will have access to 60+ online assistive technology courses to enhance student accessibility during remote instruction.

Assistive technology (AT) enables students with disabilities to access the curriculum, increase independence, and participate actively in education and life activities. Assistive technology does not always mean the use of an electronic device. It also includes low-tech items such as pencil grips and timers.

We encourage you to explore the resources you need to successfully include technology devices and services to support your students in your schools.

Special Education Specialist for

Students with Complex Access Needs,

Assistive Technology,

STAAR Alternate 2

Email: skey@esc11.net
Website: https://www.esc11.net/domain/536
Location: 1451 South Cherry Lane, White Settlement, TX, USA
Phone: 817-740-7551

2 steps to a virtual meeting with Susan:

1. Email your request with 3 time options and length of meeting.
2. Watch for and accept a Zoom meeting invitation.

Call or email Susan any time for support.

LB 07.20.21