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Professional Development
 For Your
Districts and Campuses
2007-2008

 

~Available On-site and By Request~
Region 10 ESC

Federal Programs Cooperatives

 

 

These offerings are available for you to schedule for your district or campus. Choose from the listed trainings or request another topic that meets your needs assessment data by following these steps:

  • Find a training that matches your need.
  • Visit the Region 10 website at: www.region10.org/pd to read full descriptions of each listed training.
  • See the email contact listed with the category. Email that contact with your requested titles, dates, times, and number of anticipated participants by June 11, 2007.
  • If you do not see a title that meets your need, email any of the contacts listed with the topic of your need, and someone will respond quickly as to how we may serve you.
  • Please also see the website above for a set of descriptions for services offered at central sites including institutes, cadres and academies.
  • Hardcopy brochures will be available by the beginning of school August 2007.

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OFFERINGS
REGION 10 ESC
CAMPUS-BASED SERVICES

 

 

CONTENT AREAS

 

READING/LANGUAGE ARTS

jayne.knighton@region10.org

 

  • Changing Demographics: Moving from “Those” Kids to “Our” Kids (Grades K-12)
  • Conquering Comprehension: Active Strategies to Understand Text (Grades 2-8)
  • Effective Demonstration Lessons in Writing (Grades K-12)
  • Facilitated Scoring of TAKS Writing (Grade 4)
  • Facilitated Scoring of TAKS Writing (Grade 7)
  • Facilitated Scoring of TAKS Writing (Grades 10-11)
  • Fluency for Big Kids (Grades 6-12)
  • More Than Guided Reading: Strategies for Small Group Instruction (Grades K-2 and 3-5)
  • Preschool and Kindergarten:  Classroom Environment and its Impact on Literacy

(Grades PK-K)

  • Reading Informational Text: Critical Thinking for Today’s Students ** Back by Popular Demand ** (Grades 3-8)
  • The Write Stuff: Writers’ Workshop in YOUR Classroom (elementary and secondary versions)
  • So, Your Kids Hate to Write: Engaging Kids in the Writing Process (K-2 and 3-8)
  • Super-Size Me: Reading and Writing as the Perfect Combo Meal (Grades 3-6)
  • Teacher Tools for TAKS Writing (Grades 4-12)
  • Teaching Conventions in an Unconventional Way (Grades 4-12)
  • Texas Primary Reading Inventory (Grades K-3)
  • Texas Primary Reading Inventory: Using the Intervention Activities Guide (Grades K-3)
  • The “Eyes” Have It: Using Visuals to Engage Tweens and Teens in Literacy (Grades 3-8)
  • The Three T’s of Literacy: Texts, TEKS and Technology (Grades 3-12)
  • Vivid Vocabulary: Engaging the Brain with a Jump from the Arts (Grades 3-8)

 

 

EFFECTIVE TEACHING PRACTICES

kerry.gain@region10.org

 

  • Culture and Accountability:  Why Diversity Makes a Difference
  • Different by Design:  Differentiating Instruction
  • Burnout Relief 101:  Strategies for Teachers Who Refuse to Be Frazzled
  • Secrets of Teaching the Teenage Brain:  So now that we know that their brains are different…now what?
  • The 3 Rs for Generation Next:  Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships
  • Creating Lessons that Connect with Kids
  • Higher Level Questioning:  Getting Kids to Think
  • Using Assessment to Improve Learning
  • Get Over It:  High Expectations for Hard to Reach Kids
  • Understanding By Design
  • The Brain Friendly Classroom
  • Lesson Design and Brain Research
  • Habits of Mind

 

 

MATHEMATICS

Elementary

george.christ@region10.org

 

  • Building Measurement Concepts: Using the New TEKS in Measurement
  • Teaching with Problem Solving: The Center Point In Elementary Mathematics
  • Fractions in Elementary Mathematics
  • Developing Mathematical Fluency

 

Middle School

debbie.dethrage@region10.org

 

  • Incorporating Math Manipulatives in the Classroom to Improve Student Mathematical Understanding
  • Unlocking the Fundamental Principles of Daily Success
  • Facilitating Math TAKS Data Analysis for Instructional Improvement
  • Navigating Through the Complexity of Middle School Measurement
  • Using TI-83+/73 Graphing Calculator to Enhance Instruction

 

High School

beth.loughry@region10.org

 

  • Intentional Use of Technology: Targeting TEKS with graphing calculators, CBL's, and CBR's
  • Structuring a Successful Mathematics Classroom: Research-based practices that work!
  • TAKS Success with Graphing Calculators
  • Measurement
  • TAKS Data Analysis as a Basis for Curriculum Planning

 

 

SOCIAL STUDIES

dana.kelley@region10.org    or
barbara.dorff@region10.org

 

Literacy

  • Building Vocabulary to Strengthen Social Studies, Grades K- 5 or 6-12
  • Reading Strategies for Social Studies Success, Grades K- 5 or 6-12
  • Thinking & Writing for Social Studies, Grades K- 5 or 6-12
  • Literacy Through Citizenship, Grades K- 5 or 6-12


Special Populations

  • Practicing Differentiated Instruction in Social Studies, Grades K- 5 or 6-12
  • Managing the Diverse Social Studies Classroom, Grades K- 5 or 6-12
  • Culturally-Responsive Social Studies Instruction, Grades K- 5 or 6-12


Motivation & Active Learning

  • Motivating the Adolescent Learner in Social Studies, Grades 6-12
  • Social Studies for the 21st Century, Grades K- 5 or 6-12
  • So, You Are New to Social Studies, Grades K-12
  • Research Methods and Project Based Learning in Social Studies, Grades 4 -12
  • TaRGET American History: Making Connections Using Virtual Trunks, Grades 4 -12

 

 

SCIENCE

Elementary Science

rick.meyer@region10.org

 

  • Bridging II TAKS: Light & Optical Systems Grades K-1
  • Bridging II TAKS: Light & Optical Systems Grades 2-3
  • Bridging II TAKS: Light & Optical Systems Grades 4-5
  • Elementary Science Safety
  • Reading to Learn in Science
  • Learning to Investigate Through Inquiry 
  • Integrating Elementary Math and Science
  • Strategies for English Language Learners using Science Content
  • Exploring the Earth, Moon and Sun
  • Connecting to Unifying Concepts through Life Science
  • Connecting to Unifying Concepts through Space Science
  • Connecting to Unifying Concepts through Earth Science
  • Connecting to Unifying Concepts through Physical Science: Matter
  • Connecting to Unifying Concepts through Physical Science: Energy

 

Secondary Science

scott.townsend@region10.org

 

  • Strategies for TAKS Data Analysis to Guide Instructional Intervention
  • Middle School TAKS Earth & Space Systems, Objective 4
  • HS TAKS Motion, Forces and Energy, Objective 5
  • HS TAKS Structures and Properties of Matter, Objective 4
  • Science Safety
  • HAZCOM Safety Training
  • Field Data Collection Devices: Using the CBL 2 and the CBR in the Science Classroom
  • Using Technology in the Science Classroom
  • Atoms & Axioms
  • Exploring the Possibilities in Middle School Science
  • Inquiry Science
  • Strategies for English Language Learners in Science
  • Reading to Learn in Science
  • Effective Laboratory Integration and Strategies

 

 

CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT

karen.najera@region10.org    or
evelyn.thorpe@region10.org

 

  • Best Practices in Assessment
  • Best Practices in Assessment using WebCCAT
  • I’ve given a Test, Now What?
  • Benchmarking Basics
  • Strategies for Writing Higher Level Assessment Items
  • WebCCAT Silver Training for Educators
  • WebCCAT Gold Training for Educators
  • WebCCAT Curriculum Users Training
  • Curriculum Alignment using ICAT

 

 

TECHNOLOGY

sharon.henley@region10.org

  • Marco Polo - K-12 Internet Web Content
  • Web Quests in the Learner Centered Classroom
  • Internet Research Skills: Locating Reliable, Quality Data
  • Introduction to Microsoft Office Products

 

 

BILINGUAL/ESL PROGRAMS

(diana.madrigal@region10.org  through June 15, 2007  or
after June 15, 2007:  will.ramos@region10.org)

 

For Title III Cooperative members only

 

Bilingual Education and ESL Instruction in Elementary
and Secondary                                               

  • Building Literacy Skills through Effective Linguistic Accommodations in Language Arts and Social Studies (K-12)
  • Certification Preparation for ESL TExES:154 (Supplemental)
  • Collaborative Forums that Support T.O.P – Proficiency Level Descriptors and Daily Classroom Instruction – Case Studies: supporting lead staff in evaluating and analyzing students’ language levels to ensure adequate yearly progress          
  • Connecting Mathematical and Science Concepts to the Linguistic Needs of the English Learning Student (K-12)                                                                                                 
  • Differentiating Instruction: Increasing English Language Proficiency through Academic Vocabulary in all Content Areas (K-12)      
  • Early Literacy Development and the ELL (PK-K)                                                                 
  • Essential Instructional Practices in Dual Language Programs
  • MATH PLUS! Enhancing Math through Literacy      
  • What Every Secondary Content Teacher Needs to Know                                        
  • Questioning Strategies to Build Higher Order Thinking Skills (K-12)             
  • ESL Strategies in the Content Areas                                            
  • Spanish Write Traits
  • Spanish for Educators and Support Staff                                                              
  • Spanish Academic Vocabulary Development in the Core Content (K-6)   
  • Spanish Reading Academy (LEER MAS PK-1)                                
  • Spanish Reading Academy (LEER MAS II 2-6)                                                                   
  • Spelling and Writing in Spanish and the ELL (K-6)                                                 
  • Spelling and Writing in English and the ELL (K-12)
  • Support in Designing an Instructional Intervention Plan for Unschooled Immigrants  
  • Teaching Reading to English Language Learners (1-12)                                                     
  • Team Teach Approach: Increasing Collaboration among Teachers Teaching ELLs (K-12)
  • TOPT (Texas Oral Proficiency Test) Review
  • Training for the School Administrator in a Bilingual Campus: Spanish Literacy Instruction to Proficiency in Academic Language
  • Transitioning the ELL Student from one Language Level to the Next:  Aligning TELPAS (T.O.P. Texas Observation Protocol – P.L.D. Proficiency Level Descriptors, RPTE and ELPS - English Language Proficiency Standards) to the TEKS

 

 

MIGRANT

will.ramos@region10.org

  • We Have Migrant Students – Now What Do We Do?
  • Helping Students to Graduate
  • Star Teachers of Children in Poverty
  • Secondary Student Leadership Academy (One Day)
  • Onsite Technical Support for Migrant Services Coordinators

 

 

SAFE AND DRUG-FREE SCHOOLS

linda.tinsley@region10.org

 

Available to members of the Title IV Safe and Drug Free School Cooperative Only

 

Substance Abuse Prevention

Current Trends in Substance Abuse Prevention

  • Cheese:  The New Face of Heroin
  • Drug and Violence Education (DAVE)
  • Alcohol Prevention
  • Tobacco Prevention

 

Violence Prevention

Conflict Resolution

  • Second Step:  Violence Prevention Curriculum
  • Bullying and Teasing
  • Diversity and Acceptance
  • Gang Awareness
  • Child Abuse Prevention

 

Resiliency Skills Development

  • 40 Developmental Assets
  • The Power of Prevention:  Risk and Protective Factors
  • Student Leadership Workshops

 

Safety/Crisis Preparation

  • Safe School Survey
  • Internet Safety

 

 

Other Programs

 

No Child Left Behind (NCLB)

kerry.gain@region10.org

  • Highly Qualified in 2007:  What’s New
  • Beyond the Building:  Facilitating School, Family, and Community Connections
  • Critical Questions:  Helping Parents Navigate School Systems
  • AYP:  The Updates and Connections
  • Poverty Matters:  A Simulation
  • Literacy to Go:  Activities to Share with Families
  • Middle School Parents and Homework
  • Parent Involvement Planning, Policies, and Compacts
  • TAKS Data Analysis:  The 4 C Model

 

 

School Improvement

kerry.gain@region10.org

  • Data Driven Discussion:  A Model for Educators
  • Classroom Management Strategies for AYP Success
  • Campus Improvement Planning
  • Coaching for Results
  • It Doesn’t Add Up:  African American Students and Math
  • Personalized Graduation Plans
  • Personalizing the Learning Environment

 

 

Dyslexia

gina.mitchell@region10.org

  • Accommodations for Dyslexic Students - including TAKS accommodations (Grades 3-12)
  • The Alphabetic System: Exploring Spelling/English Orthography (Grades K-6)
  • Beginning Spelling and Writing (Grades K-2) 
  • DIBELS - Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (Grades K-6) 
  • Dyslexia: District Procedures for Revising District and Campus Plans
  • The Four P’s of Phonological Awareness: Phonological Processing, Phonetics, Phoneme Awareness and Phonics (Grades K-6)
  • Intervention Based on DIBELS Assessment (Grades K-3 and Grades 3-Adult)
  • Learning to Read: The Rationale Behind Why We Do What We Do (Grades K-6)   
  • Multi-sensory Grammar© "developed by Neuhaus Education Center" (Grades 2-12)   
  • Parent Information Sessions: Empowering Parents to Support Their Children
  • Reaching Tweens and Teens: The Reading and Writing Connection (Grades 5-12)
  • Scientific Spelling© "developed by Neuhaus Education Center" (Grades 2-12)
  • Strategies for Comprehending Text: From the Basic to the Complex (Grades 2-6)  
  • Syllabication and Advanced Decoding for Dyslexic Students (Grades 4-12)
  • Understanding and Improving Fluency in Dyslexic Students (Grades 3-8)
  • Vocabulary: What Every Dyslexic Teacher Should Know (Grades 3-8)