ESC-2 Curriculum Directors’ Meeting

1. ESC-2 Curriculum Directors’ Meeting March 27. 2019

4. Agenda • Welcome and Introductions • TEA Updates • Mental Health Trainings • Janet Cunningham – College Preparatory Courses • Programs and Services for 19-20 • Summer Professional Development for Region 2 • MOU on Unpacking the TEKS • Content Updates • Discussion Items: Dyslexia and Grade 8 Math TEKS

6. Resources and Handouts Online https://curriculum.esc2.net/Connections

7. TEA Updates

8. Proposed Testing Requirements for Accelerated Students • See Handouts • Key Points • Rule withdrawal – August 24, 2018 • Waiver Request • The state would pay for accelerated students to take either the ACT or the SAT once in high school. • For students who are double tested, the grade-level test would be used for accountability and the EOC would be used for graduation.

9. Commissioner’s Presentation on Assessment Commissioner Morath is seeking to share the testimony he provided to the House Public Education Committee last week to help answer any questions you might have or might get from educators or parents regarding assessment and lexiles. TEA will continue to listen to feedback from legislators, as well as educators across the state, to make improvements to the test development process as needed.  • https://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/Government_Relations_and_Legal/GR/House_Public_Education_Committee/

10. Middle School Advanced Pathways Survey • TEA is running a pilot program this spring to help identify barriers to accessing advanced math pathways in middle school and associated solutions to address these identified barriers. Please take this voluntary 10-minute survey to help identify common practices, barriers, and solutions. • https://tea.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3KqnLMRWSp9lehD • Pilot districts will use this data to inform their work in creating a best-practices guide to ensure middle school students have equitable access to the most appropriately rigorous math courses, including Algebra I in 8th grade. • Please reach out to the Special Projects Division at specialprojects@tea.texas.gov with questions.

11. Statewide Birth-Needs Assessment Survey • The Texas Early Learning Council is requesting that local education agencies assist in distributing a survey to families with students enrolled in prekindergarten or receiving Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities (PPCD) services as well as teachers, administrators, and support staff of prekindergarten and PPCD programs. • Attached is a cover email with the survey link. If you are able, please send the email out on March 25, 2019, with at least one reminder prior to April 5, 2019. Questions intended for families and early childhood program and service providers are available in both English and Spanish. • The handout with the survey link is in the handout section of the curriculum uploads or can be found at https://tea.texas.gov/taa_letters.aspx

12. Distinguished Educator Talent Pool • The Texas Education Agency (TEA) would like to invite school and district leaders to recommend distinguished classroom teachers, specialists, and/or principals to be included in the Texas Distinguished Educator Talent Pool. These educators may be considered for membership to advisory boards and task forces, as well inclusion in special recognition programs. • For more information see the handout in the curriculum directors portal or visit https://tea.texas.gov/taa_letters.aspx.

13. 2021-2022 Testing Calendar • TEA has released the 2021-2022 Student Assessment Testing Calendar. The draft is available for public review and is posted to the TEA website at https://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/calendars/. • Comments and suggestions about the draft calendar should be sent to Test.Calendar@tea.texas.gov.

14. Using Student-Level Data from Interim Assessments – Training for Teachers • The Texas Education Agency (TEA) and Educational Testing Service (ETS) are providing information for teachers on how to use student-level data from the STAAR interim assessments. The Using Student-Level Data from Interim Assessments webinar training has been pre-recorded and posted to the Texas Assessment website at https://texasassessment.com/administrators/training/. • For questions or assistance regarding the information in this communication, contact the Texas Assessment Support Center at 855-333-7770, STAAR3-8@ets.org, STAAREOC@ets.org, or via live chat through the STAAR Assessment Management System.

15. Using Student-Level Data from Interim Assessments – Training for Teachers • The Texas Education Agency (TEA) and Educational Testing Service (ETS) are providing information for teachers on how to use student-level data from the STAAR interim assessments. The Using Student-Level Data from Interim Assessments webinar training has been pre-recorded and posted to the Texas Assessment website at https://texasassessment.com/administrators/training/. • For questions or assistance regarding the information in this communication, contact the Texas Assessment Support Center at 855-333-7770, STAAR3-8@ets.org, STAAREOC@ets.org, or via live chat through the STAAR Assessment Management System.

16. Advanced Academics/GT Save the date! TSIA In-Person Training (Accuplacer) Location: ESC 2 Presenter: The College Board Date: April 25, 2019 Registration: Eventbrite (next week) AGENDA • TSIA Account Setup – District and Individual HS’s • TSIA—Options for Testing • Test Administration using Vouchers (Pre-Registration System) • Accommodations for TSIA • Testing Personnel Certification (ACTA) • Resources • Q &A

17. Mental Health Trainings Designed for teachers, principals, parents, counselors, and community members. No cost to LEAs.

18. Trauma and Mindfulness Training • 4-hour TOT on June 13, 2019 • Designed to help educators understand: • the impact of trauma on brain development and mental health • how students with trauma backgrounds respond behaviorally • trauma-informed classroom strategies • simple mindfulness exercises to cope with stress to reduce trauma reactions

19. Youth Mental Health First Aid • March 30, 2019 • Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches educators to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders.  • Lunch will be provided

20. Additional Upcoming Trainings Stipend Available – No Lunch • Tuesday, May 7, 2019 • Wednesday, May 22, 2019 • Thursday, June 20, 2019 • Tuesday, July 16, 2019 Lunch Provided – No Stipend • Saturday, May 18, 2019

21. College Preparatory Courses ESC regional curriculum directors March 27, 2019 Dr. Janet M. Cunningham, Executive Director Citizens for Educational Excellence

22. The Good News… • High School graduation rates are increasing • STAAR Test results are improving • Six-year state-wide higher education graduation rate at 61%

23. The Not So Good News… • Overall, fewer students are enrolling in IHE • Disparities continue to exist, especially for economically disadvantaged students • Low number of students identified as “College Ready” • Fewer students completing freshman year without remediation

24. College Preparatory Courses (CPC) • Mandated by legislature (HB5) School districts must partner with IHE to provide CPC Education to Employment Partners leads work for Coastal Bend • Coastal Bend Regional CPC MOU Coastal Bend College Del Mar College Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Texas A&M-Kingsville • Agreement between ESC Regions 1 & 2 Laredo Community College South Texas College Texas A&M-InternationalTexas Southmost College Texas State Technical College University of Texas –RGV

25. College Preparatory Courses • CCMR Accountability Measure • Meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Criteria in ELA/Reading and Mathematics. A graduate…successfully completing and earning credit for a college prep course. • Provide students a “college readiness” measure • Success course completion = “college ready” • Saves students & families time and money • No TSI testing required • Development education not required

26. College Preparatory Courses • Requirements • CPC courses must be offered • Student must be notified • Student eligibility • ELA – passing standard on ELA/Writing I & II EOC • Math – successful completion of Algebra I, Geometry, one additional foundation math credit and passing standard Algebra I EOC • Determining “College Ready” • SAT/ACT/TSI/EOC scores • Course grades • Student request

27. College Preparatory Courses - ELA • Implemented by Coastal Bend Writing Project • One-time $450 fee for training and materials • Considered an advanced ELA class • May use as English IV • Contact for ELA course • Catherine Quick, Director & Assoc. Professor Coastal Bend Writing Project Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 361-825-3025 Catherine.quick@tamucc.eduhttp://cbwp.tamucc.edu

28. College Preparatory Courses • Implemented by Coastal Bend AVATAR Team • No cost for syllabus • Considered an advanced Math course • Use as a 4th math course • May be taught in conjunction with another course (Algebra 2) • Contact for Math course • Dr. Janet Cunningham

29. College-Ready Designation • Requires final grade of 70 for either course • Transcript code College Preparatory English Language Arts – CP110100 College Preparatory Mathematics – CP111200 • Duration Exempt 24 months from graduation Must enroll in the exempted course within the first year of IHE enrollment

31. Career Pathways *Specific, guided pathways *High-demand C.B. jobs *Focused on endorsements *11 Career Pathways *Coursework for DMC to TAMUCC *Skills, jobs, pay *Use for dual/certification credit *Stackable

35. A Recognized Regional P-16 Council P-16 Councils Unfunded mandate by the legislature Supports ESC Region 2 districts Depend on membership fees, grants, and event fees Please join E2E to continue this important work. If you have already joined, THANK YOU!

36. Questions? Comments? Dr. Janet Cunningham jcunningham@edexcellence.org 361-813-9946

37. Programs and Services

38. PROGRAMS & SERVICES

39. Cooperative versus Non-Cooperative Fees Cooperative Fees Non-Cooperative Fee No Changes in 2019-2020 • Daily Rate - $795 • ½ Day Rate - $450 • Standard Workshop Fee - $100 • Daily Rate - $1295 • ½ Day Rate - $795 • Standard Workshop Fee - $200

40. Content Cooperatives: ELAR/SS and Math/Science • Consistent pricing for both content cooperatives • Provides onsite support days • Reduced cost for additional days - $795 • Reduced cost for content workshops - $100 • Quarterly newsletter for cooperative members with tips, strategies, resources, and TEA updates

41. Instructional Technology Cooperative • Provides onsite support days • Reduced cost for additional days - $795 • ERATE Support • DMAC Support • Reduced cost for content workshops - $100 • Innovative Workshops at a reduced fee • 3-D Printing – classroom ready materials • Virtual Reality – classroom ready materials • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Word Expert Certification Exam Preparation for Teachers (industry-based certification) • All things Google

42. TEKS Resource System • Continuously updated instructional support for the four content areas. (New ELAR TEKS, K-8) • Same fee per students for TCMPC - $5.00 per student • 3rd Learning Fee (technology access fee) • Fees have been changed and standardized based on increased cost to the system of ESCs.

43. New: Special Education Cooperative • No change in what we offer at no fee • Monthly Director Meetings • Support for TEA visits • Support for district with a PBMAS score of 3 or 4 in SPED • Technical support • Cooperative Advantages • Minimal buy in fee • See table • Reduce fee workshops - $100 • Reduced fee for onsite support - $795

44. New: State and Federal Programs Cooperative • State and Federal Programs Support: Case Management Approach • Monthly Monitor Zoom • Technical support • State and Federal Programs Cooperative Advantages • Combines Bilingual, CTE, and ESSA Cooperatives • Monthly Network Meetings • New Program Manager Training • Quarterly Job-Embedded Technical Assistance • Reduce fee workshops - $100 • Reduced fee for onsite support - $795

45. Education Service Center, Region 2Summer 2019 Professional Development

46. Survey • Survey sent out to curriculum directors, special education directors and principals on Jan. 24, 2019. • Two question survey: • What professional development opportunities would you like to see the ESC-2 offer in June, July and August as you prepare for the upcoming school year? 2. What week(s) work best for your school calendar? • Responses • 22 LEAs replied (15 replies did not list an LEA) • Consisted of a cross-section of the region with large, small and medium sized LEAs represented

47. ESC-2 Response • Developed a menu of offerings based on responses • Provided multiple sessions for “hot topics” • Created two views for ease of use: • Calendar View • Topic View • Contact information on last two pages