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Mentoring is a valuable tool for developing our most important asset, our employees! A successful mentoring process involves sharing common goals, appreciating individual’s differences and having a commitment to cultivating the mentoring relationship.

July 15, Session #102507

August 2, Session #102508

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Starting the school year can be quite hectic with various tasks demanding your attention simultaneously. This session aims to carve out dedicated time amidst your busy schedule to address all your administrative Eduphoria-related tasks and questions ahead of the new academic year. Both representatives from ESC-20 and Eduphoria will facilitate this session and offer assistance as needed. July 22, Session #103017, Register now!

ECSE 101 is a *FACE TO FACE* training (July 23 and July 24, 2024) designed to build a foundation for all first year ECSE teachers. Participants will learn about special education as it pertains to the early childhood settings. A variety of developmentally appropriate activities will be discussed to target the diverse needs in the early childhood/ ECSE setting. LRE Settings and Federal Regulations will also be addressed. On site campus visit is provided once the school year begins to support implementation. A virtual zoom session will be scheduled to provide feedback from campus visit. July 23 & 24, Session #93695, Register now!

Targets TEA Strategic Priority Reading and Math

* Please note this is a multi-day workshop. Participants must attend all days to receive credit.

Are you new to the LID classroom? Whether it's your first-year teaching ever or just your first time in the LID setting, this boot camp is designed especially for you!

Low Incidence Disability (LID) programs are known by various names such as Life Skills, Functional Living Unit, Adaptive Learning Environment (ALE), etc., but we all share the common goal of providing safe, engaging, and effective practices for students with significant cognitive disabilities.

In this boot camp, you'll discover the best practices necessary to create and implement an organized, effective, and enjoyable learning environment for you and your students. Topics covered will include classroom setup and organization, strategies for communication and behavior management, grade-level TEKS curriculum, development of Standards-Based Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), STAAR Alternate 2, year-long planning, grading, and assuming the role of instructional leader in the classroom.

Participants will also engage in hands-on activities and leave with a toolbox of materials to kickstart their classroom programs! July 29-31, Session #102884, Register now!

The Station Rotation Model (AM)
It's impossible to meet the needs of diverse learners if you move lockstep through curriculum and activities as a whole class. Explore how the Station Rotation Model can help you create more opportunities to work directly with small groups of students, individualize scaffolding and support, differentiate instruction, move feedback into the classroom, and allow students to control the pace of their learning.

Taking the Station Rotation to the Next Level (PM)
This workshop builds on a basic understanding of the purpose, benefits, and design of the station rotation model. It focuses on the role of data in designing and facilitating learning experiences that are accessible, inclusive, and equitable. Participants will explore and apply strategies for collecting pre-assessment data to understand where students are beginning in relation to concepts and skills.

July 29, Session #103632, Register now!

Join us for an informative session diving into Eduphoria's Aware new navigation and assessment building.

We'll start by exploring the revamped screen navigation, showcasing the intuitive new menu layout and essential filters for efficient browsing. Learn how to effortlessly navigate to popular destinations within Aware, empowering you to streamline your workflow.

After reviewing the new navigation, we'll delve into the fundamentals of assessment building in Aware. Discover step-by-step guidance on constructing assessments, from question creation to formatting. Additionally, we'll demonstrate how to seamlessly share assessments with your team and activate them for student access, ensuring a smooth assessment process from start to finish. Register today!

Bon Voyage! Get ready to set sail.....

Navigating Section 504 is a full-day session designed for campus 504 coordinators. This session is ideal for new campus coordinators or those seeking a foundation to help "steer their (504) ship".

Topics for the days travel include: an overview of Section 504 regulations, conducting 504 evaluations, developing 504 plans, and facilitating the meeting.

The goal of this voyage is not only fill your passport but your suitcase too—fill it with knowledge and tips to help ensure compliance with Section 504 regulations and to help establish smooth sailing waters ahead.

We hope to “sea” you there!

Choose Your Session:
Tuesday, July 30 Session #102230
Thursday, August 8 Session #102228

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After the successful inauguration of our Constructed Responses session in March, we have diligently refined it based on invaluable participant feedback.

AM Overview: Our RLA Consultant will delve into a comprehensive review of the STAAR rubrics, provide examples of writing prompts, and explain the details on how scoring works. Participants will be allocated dedicated time to review provided examples, classify them into genres, and score them based on the consultant's guidance.

PM Overview: Our Eduphoria! Consultant will showcase optimal utilization of Eduphoria's Aware application, demonstrating how it can be leveraged to craft or access constructed response questions and proficiently assess them. In addition, they will demonstrate how to navigate to Aware's constructed responses report, offering insights and addressing any inquiries you may have.

August 5, Session #102581, Register now!

Join us for the ESC-20 Learning in Libraries Conference!

It is sure to be another great Learning in Libraries Conference! We look forward to a day of learning with friends and colleagues, a little fun, and to welcoming our featured speaker for 2024 Kari Lavelle. November 1, Session #102235, Register now!

The Instructional Coach Foundations Institute (ICFI) is a semester-long professional learning program designed to meet the needs of current and aspiring instructional coaches. Through five face-to-face professional development sessions and guided reflections, ICFI introduces instructional leaders to professional core coaching competencies upon which to build effective systems of support. Participants will embark on a journey and gain the mindset and skillset needed to support teacher growth and - ultimately - promote student success. Fall and Spring Cohorts are forming now! Session #102608 & #102609, Register now!