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Texas schools, community agencies, and Institutes of Higher Education (IHE) can work together to provide transition services to secondary students with disabilities. This session will bring Texas A&M University, Texas Workforce Solutions (Region 2), and Region 10 and 11 transition-related personnel back together virtually to develop a new Work-Based Learning Model or expand an existing program to support high school students receiving special education or with plans under Section 504.

Funding up to $10,000 is available per LEA for school-based enterprises with a direct employer or community involvement.

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For more information, contact contact Sandy Cox at Sandye.Cox@region10.org or Carla Johnson at cjohnson@esc11.net.

October 22, 2021 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.): This session is intended for new personnel assigned to the role of ARD manager or facilitator. In this session participants will receive an over view of the IEP process including systems for organizing and preparing for ARD meetings, ARD membership, parent participation, how to write meaningful deliberations and determining when a revision to an IEP is needed.

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October 22, 2021 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.): Trainings designed to provide strategies for managing challenging behaviors in both general education and special education classrooms. Participants will be provided at least one Break Box Sensory Tool Kits and learn how to use the materials, paired with evidenced-based behavioral strategies, to help students channel their energy, regulate their emotions, minimize disruptive behaviors, and improve concentration.

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October 26, 2021 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.): The participants will gain a variety of strategies, activities, and resources that can be immediately used in the classroom. Whether you are new to serving ECSE students, need a refresher, a new perspective, or just some new ideas, please join us as we embark on an expedition through the world of Early Childhood Special Education where adventure awaits!

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October 26-27, 2021 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.): This interactive training is designed for bilingual individuals working in dual roles in school settings-as interpreters and in a primary employment role-but is highly applicable to any school staff/faculty member involved in special education/ARD meetings or who interact with limited English proficient populations. Training covers some of the basics of interpreting, including the primary goals and functions of the interpreter, the modes of interpreting, and the interpreters; code of ethics or standards of professional behavior. Both days will build on participants prior experiences and will require direct application of skills through discussion, pair or group work and role play.

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October 28, 2021 (8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.): Elementary schools have long used learning centers (also known as “rotations” or “stations”). However, middle and high school teachers have unique challenges. Dr. Katherine McKnight works with teachers all over the United States to develop collaborative learning centers designed specifically for older learners (grades 4-12). In this hands-on professional development session, based on Dr. McKnight’s books, Literacy & Learning Centers for the Big Kids: Building Literacy Skills and Content Knowledge for Grades 4-12, Second Edition and Literacy & Learning Centers: Content Area and Disciplinary Literacy Tools for Grades 4-12 (Volume I), participants will:

• learn about the basics of implementing Literacy & Learning Centers
• address the challenges of implementation
• learn differentiated instructional strategies for meeting the needs of diverse readers
and writers
• explore classroom examples and models
• incorporate technology-based tools
• gain familiarity with adaptable center strategies for any content- area classroom
• discover effective methods for assessment through the Literacy and Learning Centers
• be provided free resources for implementation for unique learners in all content areas.

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October 22, 2021 (10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.): 19 TAC 89. Subchapter FF. Commissioner's Rules Concerning Transition Assistance for Highly Mobile Students Who Are Homeless or in Substitute Care.

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This free lesson set includes instructional routines and materials for designing foundational reading skills lessons. The routines are designed for students in first grade who are learning to read and students in first, second, and third grades who need additional instructional support. This lesson set includes routines and enough materials for the entire school year including:

• the top 500 sight words,
• approximately 4,000 decodable words,
• more than 200 image cards for phonological awareness,
• more than 80 sound-spellings ordered by frequency, and
• more than 40 sound-spelling cards for the most common phonograms.

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Region 10 Community Resource Database provides a searchable comprehensive basic needs list of resources in Region 10 service areas. Search options include key words, county, description, and financial needs. If there is a resource not included, feel free to send resource information to Jennifer.Farley@region10.org to be added to the database.

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We are excited to share that the Special Education Director Collaborative Livebinder has been rebranded and updated!

Livebinder sections Include:

• Timeline topics: year-at-a-glance, quarterly checklists, and quarterly modules to highlight time-sensitive items
• Special Education Spotlights: more than 20 information modules that address many of the topics referenced in the Timeline Topic modules, but in greater detail
• LIVE calendar: Live calendar that aligns with the timeline topics and has the capability to be synced with your calendar application and/or phone
• TEA webinars and resources, technical assistance network resources, and miscellaneous administrative support resources
• Feedback tab: a survey to get feedback that will inform future iterations of the Livebinder

We encourage you to check it out and determine how it can best support you.

For more information please reach out to Evan Heckmann, Beth Garcia, or Anna Griffiths

Getting Youth in the Right Headspace: Creating an Emotional Wellness Chart

Mental health has grown increasingly important among today’s youth. A great way of maintaining positive mental health is to take care of your emotional wellness by keeping your body and mind happy. Encourage your YAP to create their own emotional wellness calendar to help them deal with the stress in their lives.

Click here to get TYAN's FREE downloadable activity!

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