ESC Region 12 Safe & Healthy School

July 14, 9am-4pm, session #233639

Behavior Threat Assessment (face to face on online)

Seats are Available!

Many of you have also asked about the Behavior Threat Assessment training coming up on July 14th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm here at the ESC (there is also a concurrent online version for those who wish to join remotely. We did have a cap on the number of seats but recently expanded the class. Please feel free to register HERE: https://txr12.escworks.net/default.aspx The face-to-face session number is 233639. The concurrent online session number is 252336.

July 14 & 15, 9am-4pm, session #233176

MTSS for Student Success K-12 Conference

July 26, 9-1, Session #236000

Diabetic Care Provider Training of Unlicensed School Personnel

REVIEWS are also available this year. Check escWorks for a complete listing of sessions.

July 29, 9-4, Session #248762 (F2F) or #253917 (virtual)

Health Services Overview for School Nurses & School Health Personnel

*This is a great session for anyone who is a brand new school nurse or has been in the field for 30 years. It includes time for sharing and mentoring.

August 2, 9-4 Session #255135 Vision Screener Certification

August 3, 9-4 Session #255136 Hearing Screener Certification

August 4, 9-4 Session #255137 Vision Screener Certification

August 5, 9-4 Session #255138 Hearing Screener Certification

Recertification (needed every 5 years) is still available online through DSHS. Contact Paul.Gonzalez@dshs.texas.gov for more information.

Online, On-Demand Courses

• Human Trafficking for Superintendents, session #252332
  
• Human Trafficking for School Boards, session #252323
• SB 11: The Omnibus School Safety Bill Canvas Course, session # 252334
• School Crisis Response & Communication During the Pandemic: Canvas Series, session #251154

*Watch our live calendar at https://tinyurl.com/23d8cp2r

Training available to schedule on-site:

• Behavior Threat Assessment (to train your Threat Assessment/Safe and Supportive Schools Team)
• Digital Responsibility & Social Media Safety (to train your students)
• True Colors (offered for students and staff as a team-building/self-awareness opportunity)
• AS+K Suicide Prevention (to train staff)
• Youth Mental Health First Aid (to train staff)
• Trauma-Sensitive Schools (to train staff)

*Contact us for pricing and to schedule.

Region 12 and Region 13 are excited to offer training on the PAX Good Behavior Game. The Good Behavior Game is an approach to the management of classroom behaviors that rewards children for displaying appropriate on-task behaviors during instructional times.

Program Details:

• PAX is a set of strategies to help students learn important self-management skills to make their classroom a peaceful and productive learning environment
• PAX is not a classroom management program
• PAX is for students in early childhood programs through 8th grade
• PAX can be used in after school programs and with early childhood classes

Research-Based Programming Positive Outcomes:

• 50-90% reduction in disruptive/disorderly behaviors in the classroom, hallway, and other school settings
• Up to 25% more time for teaching and learning, amounting to the equivalent of another month or more of school
• 20-50% increase in number of children being fully engage in learning10-30% reduction in need for special education services
• 30-60% reduction in referrals, suspensions, or expulsions
• Major reduction in teacher stress levels

Training Details:

• All training, tools, and resources are free of cost to all participants
• Training is 7 hours and conducted virtually

Training Options:

1. PAX Good Behavior Game for Educators scheduled 8 to 3 on July 12 (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BKZCLSM), or July 30 (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BLKC6QW) (only need to register for 1 date). This provides teachers and staff with skills and strategies necessary to implement evidence-based kernels which decrease problematic behaviors, improve academic performance, and increase student engagement.
2. PAX Tools for Human Services scheduled 8 to 5 on July 8 (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/65FZ6ZL) (only need to register for 1 date). Provides a unified approach for organizations and professionals across the system of care. This allows youth-servicing professionals to improve youth outcomes by incorporating research-based trauma-informed strategies into their professional role. This training is most appropriate for after school programs, mental health employees, and early childhood employees.
3. PAX Tools for Community Educators scheduled 8 to 4 on August 3 (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z8LVHS5). Provides training to become a Certified PAX Tools Community Educator authorized to present PAX Tools Community Workshops in their own community. PAX Tools is a collection of trauma-informed, research-based behavioral strategies for families and communities to promote the development of self-regulation to children.

1. The Child Abuse Prevention: Mandatory Reporting and Training Reminder is now live on TEA's website. This document's purpose is to provide LEAs a new school year reminder of what child abuse/human trafficking trainings are required for each audience and which entities are providing those trainings. Links to additional resources are also provided.

The clickable PDF is linked here:

https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/child-abuse-prevention-mandatory-reporting-training-reminders-flyer.pdf

2. As a challenging school year winds down, there are a number of steps that principals can take or plan now to reinforce the fact that schools are safe environments and to increase student and adult comfort levels next fall. Follow these tips from the National Association of School Psychologists as you wrap up 2020–21 and begin preparing for the next school year.

3. The STOP.THINK.CONNECT.™ Campaign is a national campaign aimed at increasing the understanding of cyber threats and empowering the public to be safer and more secure online.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has developed reference materials for school administrators on how to respond to ransomware attacks in their schools, including tip sheets on how to be cyber secure at work, on phishing attacks and on types of malware.

4. Watch out for the these campus security mistakes!

https://www.campussafetymagazine.com/safety/campus-security-mistakes-2/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=content&utm_source=email&utm_medium=mc&utm_campaign=135277

This report submission is required of all LEAS that request federal funds in 21-22.

It was due on June 29, 2021.

ESC Region 12 will work with contracted schools to get it submitted.

1. In-person vision and hearing screening training sessions are on the website now for sign-ups. See training sessions at the top of the newsletter or search by keyword in escWorks.

2. Summer is the time to relax and refresh, but it is also a great time to get CNEs out of the way! If you need help finding them you can email me and I will send you a long list.

1. HB 690
2. HB 699
3. HB 1525
4. HB 1788
5. HB 2022
6. HB 2287
7. HB 3212
8. HB 3597
9. SB 123
10. SB 168
11. SB 199
12. SB 279
13. SB 445
14. SB 462
15. SB 785
16. SB 1191

Use this handy track to see what was proposed and where it wound up in the process. (https://tinyurl.com/bmv8s87f)

To track and monitor use https://capitol.texas.gov/

1. Don't forget to register for our Region 12 specific TxSSC trainings!

• Advanced School Behavioral Threat Assessment Training – December 14, 2021
  https://txssc.txstate.edu/events/adv-sbta-trainings/
  
• Advanced Digital Threat Assessment Training – December 15, 2021
  https://txssc.txstate.edu/events/adv-dta-trainings/

2. From TxSSC and Say What:

We’re only 33 days away from the 2021 Say What! Virtual Conference, and you don’t want to miss out on this amazing, fun-filled opportunity! If you are…

• A Say What! Group Member
• An adult who works with youth
• A youth who is interested in helping create a vape-free Texas…

Then the 2021 Say What! Virtual Conference is for YOU!

And, if you know other youth and adults you think would be interested in attending the conference, you can pass this along so they can register too!

So, register now and follow @TxSayWhat on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and Snapchat so you don’t miss out on any important information. If you’ve already registered and you already follow us, you’re one step closer to all the fun we’ve prepared for you!

You can download the agenda and the keynote flyer. Then, take a look at what you can expect during this year’s Texas Tobacco-Free Virtual Conference on Monday, July 26th – Wednesday, July 28th.

1.. Campus Safety Conference

July 21-23 - San Antonio, Texas

https://campussafetyconference.com/

2. 2021 CRCG and Texas System of Care Conference

Save the Date: July 27 – 29, 2021

Please save the date for the 2021 CRCG and TxSOC Conference, which will be held virtually July 27-29. The theme for this year’s conference is “Finding the Spark: Inspiring Authentic Collaborations in our Communities.” This interagency conference will bring together youth, family members, state leaders, child-serving providers, and community leaders to learn how to implement innovative strategies, to shift from coordination to collaboration, participate in networking opportunities, and share best practices in coordinating systems and services for young people with significant mental health and/or cross-agency needs. CEUs will be available at the conference.

For questions or more information about the conference, email Kisha Ledlow at kisha.ledlow@hhs.texas.gov.

1. Safety Audits
Public Schools should conduct a safety audit of facilities from September 2020 through August 2023.

Charter Schools should conduct a safety audit from September 2019 through August 2022.

2. District Audit Reports

At the culmination of the Safety Audit process, schools will be required to submit a District Audit Report to the Texas School Safety Center.

The Public School expected deadline is August 2023.

The Charter School expected deadline is August 2022.

3. Threat Assessment/SSSP

Collection period September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021 is due in November 2021 by Qualtrics survey (https://tinyurl.com/27fp2437).

Take a look at the proposed data to be collected (https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/november-2021-proposed-survey-questions.pdf).

Last cycle was due in November 2020 and covered September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020.

4. Emergency Operation Plans and Annexes

Can be requested at any time by TxSSC.

5. Vision, Hearing, Spinal Screening State Reports

Due to the state by June 30, 2021

https://chrstx.dshs.state.tx.us/Login.aspx

Here is the May-June issue of the MTSS Newsletter from the ESC Region 12. You may access the previous 3 issues HERE if you'd like.

ESC Region 12 offers professional development, expert support and guidance in meeting Title IV, Part A state and federal requirements, including student access to a well-rounded education, school conditions for student learning improvements, and the use of technology to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students.

David Baker, ESC 12 Clinical Mental Health Liaison

Michelle Butler, Education Specialist/Nurse

Jeni Janek, Education Specialist III/Coordinator

Heather Wheeler, Education Specialist

Email: hwheeler@esc12.net
Website: esc12.net
Location: ESC Region 12, West Loop 340, Waco, TX, USA
Phone: 254-297-1166
Twitter: @R12SafeHealthy