programs & services 2016-17
DESCRIPTION
A publication including all of the programs and services offered here at Education Service Center Region 12, updated for the 2016-17 school year.TRANSCRIPT
Empower. Educate.Innovate.
EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER REGION 12
PROGRAMS& SERVICES
2016-2017
OVERVIEW ESC REGION 12of
Waco Main Office • 2101 W. Loop 340 • Waco, Texas 76712 • Phone: 254.297.1212 • Fax: 254.666.0823LEx Labs • 100 Research Pkwy. • Waco, Texas 76704 • Phone: 254.297.1256
Locations
ABOUT USOne of 20 regional education service centers statewide, ESC Region 12 offers training and expert assistance to educators and school personnel in order to increase student achievement. We offer effective, economical programs and services through professional development, expert assistance, direct services and alternative educator certification.
Jerry MazeExecutive Director
executive staff
Sharon HensonDeputy Director,School Support & Grant Services
Terry MarakChief Financial Officer, Financial & Building Services
Charlene SimpsonDeputy Director, Academic & Administrative Services
Nick BrownSenior Director, Academic & Administrative Services
board of directors
Joe Pirtle Chairman, Bell County
Bill Killian Vice-Chairman, McLennan County
Connie Z. WhiteSecretary, Coryell & Hamilton Counties
Alexis NeumannCharter Schools
Rex DanielsLampasas & Mills Counties
Bill Tarleton Bosque & Hill Counties
John TurpinFalls & Limestone Counties
Sarah LaneFreestone & Navarro Counties
OUR VISIONInnovative Solutions. Empowered Learners.
Educated Communities.
MISSIONWe partner with schools
and communities to achieve student success.
QUALITY POLICYProvide services and solutions of the highest
standards to satisfy our customers’ expectations.
GREEN INITIATIVEEstablish and sustain a commitment to continuously improve the ESC Region 12 environmental footprint.
Examples modeled after actual Region 12 districts & their savings accrued in 2014-2015.
How can we help you save?
DISTRICT CSize: 6ATrainings: 3,088 participants in 312 sessions
Total Savings:
$705,140Saved by schools & taxpayers for servicesand trainings received
Size: 1ATrainings: 149 participants in 68 sessions
Total Savings:
$39,884Saved by schools & taxpayers for servicesand trainings received
DISTRICT A
Cost-Saving Partnerships: Business Office Support Services Child Nutrition ProgramCounselor Co-opCTE - Carl Perkins SSAEDLINK12 Internet ServicesEduphoria: SchoolObjectsEnhanced Curriculum Co-opE-Rate WorksFinancial Audit Preparation Gifted & Talented Co-opInformation Services ContractInstructional Leadership NetworkNCLB/ESEA Application & Compliance Prep Online Recruitment PEIMS/TSDS Co-opSuperintendent Leadership AcademyTEKS Resource System Services Co-opTitle III Bilingual/ESL/LEP SSATxEIS Student/PEIMS Direct ServiceVideo Streaming
Turning your high-dollar needsinto low-cost solutions.
DISTRICT BSize: 3ATrainings: 417 participants in 127 sessions
Total Savings:
$69,618Saved by schools & taxpayers for services and trainings received
Cost-Saving Partnerships: Child Nutrition ProgramCoordinated School Health Co-opCounselor Co-opDMACEDLINK12 Internet ServicesEnhanced Curriculum Co-opE-Rate WorksFinancial BenchmarkingFOR-C Software & SupportGifted & Talented Co-opInstructional Leadership NetworkMigrant SSAPEIMS/TSDS Co-opPersonnel Plus Co-opSuperintendent Leadership AcademyTEKS Resource System Services Co-opTitle III Bilingual/ESL/LEP SSATotal Federal Program Package Video Streaming
Cost-Saving Partnerships: CTE Council Co-opCounselor Co-opEduphoria: PDASEduphoria: SchoolObjectsGifted & Talented Co-opInstructional Coaching Service Migrant SSANCLB/ESEA Co-op PEIMS/TSDS Co-opPersonnel Plus Co-opTEKSbankTEKS Resource System Services Co-opVideoconferencing
TABLE CONTENTSofStandard Workshop FeesMaterials FeesRefund PolicyWorkshop Registration
Section 1 Fees5555
Section 2 Administrators & LeadershipSuperintendent Leadership ServicesSuperintendent Leadership Academy Co-opSchool Board TrainingAdministrator Leadership Support & TrainingLeadership Co-opAdministrator Leadership CoachingProgram Effectiveness Analysis & SupportInstructional Leadership NetworkPersonnel On DemandPersonnel Plus Co-opPersonnel Search Service Tools DiscountsPersonnel Directors’ Network Meetings
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Section 3 Alternative Certification & TrainingPrincipal Preparation & Certification Program (PPCP)Counselor CertificationMaster Teacher CertificationTeacher Preparation & Certification Program (TPCP)Master of Arts in Teaching with TPCP
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Section 4 Business & Financial ServicesTxEIS Business SoftwareTimeClock PlusFOR-C SoftwareCustomized Accounting, Bookkeeping & Payroll ServicesFinancial Audit PreparationTSDS/PEIMS Co-opSkyward Student Software & SupportOnData SuiteTxEIS Student Software & SupportSchool Finance ServicesFinancial Benchmarking ServicesBusiness Office Support Services (B.O.S.S.)
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Section 6 Federal Programs SupportNo Child Left Behind/ESEA LEA Support No Child Left Behind/ESEA LEA Support Co-op Title I, Part A - Homeless Services SupportTitle I, Part C - Migrant Shared Services Arrangement Title I, Part C - Migrant Services SupportTitle II, Part A - Shared Service Arrangement State Compensatory EducationTitle III, Part A - Bilingual/ESL Support ServicesTitle III, Part A - Bilingual/ESL Shared Services Arrangement
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Section 7 School Support ServicesChild Nutrition Program SupportChild and Adult Care Food Program & Summer Food Service ProgramESC Region 12 Virtual School Original Credit Student CoursesCollege & Career Readiness SupportCTE Council Co-opCTE Carl Perkins Shared Services Arrangement Counseling Support ServicesCounselor Co-op Student Development PresentationsInternational Transcript Translation Support ServiceSCHOLARCoordinated School Health Services Coordinated School Health Co-opSchool Security Audit
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Section 8 Special EducationSpecial Education Administrative Leadership SupportSpecial Education Compliance SupportAssistive TechnologyEvaluationFacilitated IEP MeetingsInclusive Practices - Progress in General CurriculumInstructional Coaching for Special EducationTWU TETN SLP Master’s Distance Learning Program
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Section 9 TechnologyDMAC Solutionseduphoria! eduphoria! PDAS/Appraiseeduphoria! WorkshopSTAAR One™TEKSbankE-Rate Consulting ServicesEDLINK 12 Internet ServicesRent-A-Tech Certified TechniciansESC12 Videoconferencing OnlineInstructional Technology Coordinators’ & Contacts SupportVideo Streaming & Video Streaming Plus through Discovery EducationDigital Streaming on Demand
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Section 5 Curriculum, Instruction & AssessmentEnhanced Curriculum Co-opTEKS Resource System Co-opGifted & Talented Co-opContent Area Training & SupportInstructional Practices Inventory (IPI) Texas Regional Science & Math CollaborativesResponse to Intervention (RtI) SupportStatewide Assessment ProgramInstructional Coaching
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Refund Policy
If ESC Region 12 cancels an event or if the event exceeds maximum enrollment, a pre-paid participant will be issued a full refund or fee transferred to a future event.
Workshop Registration
Visit www.esc12.net and refer to Online Registration. Create or log in to your online account to select and register for an event. On-site registration may also be available, but pre-registering online is recommended.
Email: [email protected]: 254.297.1210
Standard Workshop Fees
For presentations at ESC Region 12 in Waco given by ESC Region 12 staff:
On-site presentations at districts/charters by ESC Region 12 staff:
*$100 discount with Enhanced Curriculum Co-op**$50 discount with Enhanced Curriculum Co-opNote: Fees are on a per specialist basis. On-site customized training is available at set rates. Out-of-region fees negotiated.
Materials Fees
In most cases, materials are included in the cost of the workshop. If there is an additional cost for materials, this will be noted in the session description.
Registration FeeFull Day
Half DayG/T Full Day
G/T Half Day
Cost Per Participant$85$50
$100$60
Participants1-49
50-99100-129
130+
Full-Day Fee*$850$950
$1,050$1,500
Half-Day Fee**$525$625$725$925
If an unpaid registered participant is unable to attend an event, they must cancel their registration online via their account at txr12.escworks.net, or email [email protected] before the end of the day of the event. Otherwise, the participant/district will be invoiced for the cost of the session.
If a pre-paid participant cancels their registration, payments made via credit/debit cards or electronic check will be automatically refunded. For events paid using cash, check or Purchase Order, participants should email [email protected] before the end of the day of the event to receive a refund or transfer fee to a future event.
FEESProgram Contact:
Charlene Simpson254.297.1106
Fees/Registration
A SERVICE OF ESC REGION 12Personnel Does your district need a part-time
• counselor,• librarian,
• nurse or• communications consultant?
LEAVE IT TO USLet us find you the perfect match for your district! ESC Region 12 will conduct job searches and pay the benefits to make the process as easy and cost-efficient as possible.
Contact:Larry Robinson | 254.297.1203 | [email protected]
Education Service Center (ESC) Region 12 offers certified contract personnel on demand to fill your district and campus needs!
“This program allows us access to a fully-certified nurse and her expertise to make sure we are providing the proper services – even when she isn’t here.”
Scot Kelley, Superintendent, Penelope ISD
Looking to fill a different personnel position? Give us a call, we’ll make it work!
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Administrators & Leadership
• Superintendent Leadership Services
• Superintendent Leadership Academy Co-op
• School Board Training
• Administrator Leadership Support & Training
• Leadership Co-op
• Administrator Leadership Coaching
• Program Effectiveness Analysis & Support
• Instructional Leadership Network
Administrators & Leadership Support Services
• Personnel On Demand
• Personnel Plus Co-op
• Personnel Search Service Tools Discount
• Personnel Directors’ Network Meetings
Human Resources
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A SERVICE OF ESC REGION 12Personnel Does your district need a part-time
• counselor,• librarian,
• nurse or• communications consultant?
LEAVE IT TO USLet us find you the perfect match for your district! ESC Region 12 will conduct job searches and pay the benefits to make the process as easy and cost-efficient as possible.
Contact:Larry Robinson | 254.297.1203 | [email protected]
Education Service Center (ESC) Region 12 offers certified contract personnel on demand to fill your district and campus needs!
“This program allows us access to a fully-certified nurse and her expertise to make sure we are providing the proper services – even when she isn’t here.”
Scot Kelley, Superintendent, Penelope ISD
Looking to fill a different personnel position? Give us a call, we’ll make it work!
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Administrators & Leadership Support provides professional development and expert assistance to superintendents, central office administrators, campus leadership and school boards. The service provides a link of communication between ESC Region 12, TEA and local education agencies.
ADMINISTRATORS & LEADERSHIP
Administrator Leadership Support & Training
We offer a wide array of training and services to help new administrators start off right.
• Accountability – navigating the ever-evolving rules and requirements of both state and federal accountability, including PBMAS and Data Validation Monitoring
• Administrative/Campus Leadership – team and culture development, T-TESS, T-PESS, GPC and new teacher orientation
• Campus & District Snapshot – observation, analysis and detailed feedback on classrooms, facilities and environment, including the new MAPSS web-based campus snapshot tool
• Curriculum Council – updates on legislative changes, resources and timely curriculum and assessment initiatives with an opportunity to network with other administrators
• Instructional Rounds – systemic improvement effort that allows administrators and teachers to learn from each other to identify best practices that will increase student achievement
Superintendent Leadership Services
Our Field Service Agents provide a liaison to connect district superintendents with ESC Region 12 programs and services. They act as a link of communication between ESC Region 12, TEA and education agencies, providing crucial policy and governance assistance.
Superintendent Leadership Academy Co-op
This academy is designed to combine networking, dialogue, technology, field-based experience and expert presenters to meet the needs of both beginning and experienced superintendents. Topics are based on current issues and superintendents’ interests.
School Board Training
The School Board Training Program provides professional development and required training to school board members.
Topics include: • Orientation to the Texas Education Code• Update to the Texas Education Code• Team building• Finance and budgeting• Customized training
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Administrators
& Leadership
Instructional Leadership Network
The Instructional Leadership Network is designed to provide professional development, expert assistance and support for today’s busy administrators. The network is based on research and best practices and is focused on timely content and information that is sustained throughout the year.
Support areas include:• Instructional leadership management• Organizational leadership management• Curriculum planning• Campus culture
Administrator Leadership Coaching
Administrator Leadership Coaching provides district and campus leaders with job-embedded expert assistance and leadership support to improve district and campus performance through enhancement of leadership skills and capacity.
Customized services may include: • Collaborative planning • Classroom observations/Instructional Planning • Meeting facilitation • Cognitive coaching • Survey analysis • Reflective conferencing • Online support and programming
Program Contacts: Charlene Simpson
[email protected] SUPPORT SERVICES
Program Effectiveness Analysis & Support
By reviewing documents specific to the program area and interviewing campus administrators, program staff and teachers, we can provide an organized report that includes findings, areas where improvement is needed (along with recommendations), strengths and additional resources/support.
Any services or program supported, including: • Business office procedures • Child nutrition • Counseling • Curriculum management • Data management • Emergency operations/school safety measures • Federal grants & programs • House Bill 5 compliance • Information services (PEIMS, TxEIS, etc.) • Information technology audits • Special Education requirements • State initiatives
Stephanie Kucera254.297.1154
Leadership Co-op
Campus liasions structure and provide professional development, expert assistance and ongoing support to campus and central office administrators throughout the region. Professional development offered as part of the co-op is determined by the annual needs assessment, current trends and state priorities.
Professional Development includes: • Academies for both the first year and veteran principal• Instructional Leadership Network• The Principal as Instructional Coach• Just in time training for T-TESS• Building a purposeful community through PLCs
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Personnel Plus Co-op Co-op members receive these vital services at a great co-op package price.
Certification Services • Current certification information • Expert assistance for certification issues • Accurate, immediate responses to your questions • Timely permit processing • Annual Job Fair registration (table) • Teacher recruitment at area job fairs
HUMAN RESOURCESHuman Resources Support provides services to human resources personnel and campus/district administrators. These services include background checks, certification services, network meetings, temporary staffing for select positions and an annual educator job fair.
Personnel On Demand
Does your district need a part-time counselor, librarian, nurse or communications consultant? We can currently provide part-time contract employment for districts in these positions, as well as additional positions your district may need. We will customize our offerings based upon your individual need.
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HR Program Contact: Larry Robinson
Related Services:• Educator Job Fair
Administrators
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Customer Testimonial“Waco is lucky to have such a great team of professionals at ESC Region 12.”
-Pam Briggs, McLennan Communicty College
Additional Personnel Plus Co-op BenefitsAnnual Job Fair & Area Job Fairs
• Free table at the annual job fair ($100 value) • Teacher recruitment for all ESC Region 12 districts at area job fairs
Professional Development • Reduced fee for members to attend multiple workshops presented by TASB at ESC Region 12 ($25 discount per
person)
Personnel Directors’ Network Meetings • Eight working lunch meetings held during the school year (11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.)• Round-table discussions on current trends in personnel• Best practices, shared by Personnel Directors or HR staff
Personnel Search Service Tools Discounts Members of the ESC Region 12 Personnel Plus Co-op can
receive possible discounted pricing for their personnel search tools, including:
• SchoolSpring• Netchemia Online Recruitment Service• Backgroundchecks.com and more!
Help us grow
Do you know someone who would make an excellent teacher, principal or superintendent?
tomorrow’s educators.
Nobody knows the right people for these jobs better than you.
TheRIGHTCHOICE
Help us help you. Learn more about our Educator Preparation & Certification program at
www.esc12.net/certification.
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Alternative Certification & Training
• Principal Preparation & Certification Program (PPCP)
• Counselor Certification
• Master Teacher Certification
• Teacher Preparation & Certification Program (TPCP)
• Master of Arts in Teaching with TPCP
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The Alternative Certification Programs at ESC Region 12 are designed to offer a cost-saving alternative to traditional colleges and universities for prospective teachers, paraprofessionals or current educators seeking certification. Services are offered at convenient times, using a blended model of face-to-face and online instruction at an accelerated pace that makes them a viable option for working professionals.
Counselor Certification
ESC Region 12, in partnership with ESC Region 4, provides online counselor certification. The program courses are offered online through ESC Region 4, with internships supervised by ESC Region 12. Participants must have a master’s degree and submit an application to ESC Region 4.
Benefits include:• Flexibility of online course• Integrated theory and practice• Practicums can be completed anywhere in state of Texas• Cohorts beginning February and August of each year
ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION
Master Teacher Certification
A certified Master Teacher teaches content and serves as a content teacher mentor. The ESC Region 12 Master Teacher Preparation Program provides approximately 100 hours of instruction, preparing participants to take the appropriate certification test for possible master teacher certification in Reading (K-12), Math (EC-4, 4-8, 8-12) or Science (EC-4, 4-8, 8-12).
Principal Preparation & Certification Program (PPCP)
The Principal Preparation and Certification Program (PPCP) provides an alternative to the traditional certification path for ESC Region 12 customers. Educators who enter this program must possess a master’s degree and have completed at least two years of creditable teaching experience.
Benefits include:• Professional cohort with members in other districts• Classroom presentations by experts in various areas of
education and administrative roles• Preparation for successful completion of TExES exam• Mentoring by program directors during and after
program completion
Course includes: • Content area instruction • Pedagogy • Collaboration • Test preparation
• Expert assistance• Books and materials for the course
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& TRAINING
Master of Arts in Teaching with TPCP
ESC Region 12 facilitates the offering of a Master of Arts in teaching through Louisiana College as a dual enrollment in conjunction with our teacher certification program. Students will receive 15 hours of credit toward the 33 hours required to obtain the Master of Arts degree when completing the Pre-service Training of the TPCP program.
Benefits include:• Money savings with dual enrollment• Convenient local and online classes• Master of Arts degree from a fully accredited college
Program Contact: Stephanie Kucera
We offer cutting edge teacher preparation to individuals with a bachelor’s degree who are seeking to enter the teaching profession. Our engaging curriculum is taught through a blended model of face-to-face and online courses. Expert teachers in the different fields use research-based principles.
Benefits include:• Personalized guidance and structured support
through all phases of certification process• Direct connection with latest job openings at area
schools• New Teacher Academy which provides support for the
first year in the classroom• Candidates historically have shown a 98 percent
passing rate on exams• Program has received a 99 percent customer
satisfaction rating
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION SERVICES& ACADEMIES
• Paraprofessional Academy • School Bus Driver Certification & Re-certification • Substitute Training • SBEC & TEAL/ECOS Certifications Assistance
Teacher Preparation & Certification Program (TPCP)
Alt. Certification & Training
Find out more at www.esc12.net/effective.
PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS,ANALYSIS & SUPPORT
Bring in an expert team from ESC Region 12 to help evaluate the health of your programs with our Program Effectiveness, Analysis & Support service.
--Superintendent
“The program review was quick, efficient and eye opening for our administrators. Our report was very thorough with positive and constructive feedback. I would encourage anyone with compliance, efficiency or effectiveness questions to consider using this service.”
We offer a step-by-step, objective overview of the
in-depth data you need on your programs, plus training
for staff and ongoing support for any areas that
need improvement.
Are your school’s programs...Effective?
In compliance?
Cost efficient?
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Business & Financial Services
• TxEIS Business Software & Support
• TimeClock Plus
• FOR-C Software
• Customized Accounting, Bookkeeping & Payroll Services
• Financial Audit Preparation
Information Services - School Business
• TSDS/PEIMS Co-op
• Skyward Student Software & Support
• OnData Suite
• TxEIS Student Software & Support
Information Services - Student Records & Data
• School Finance Services
• Financial Benchmarking Services
• Business Office Support Services (B.O.S.S.)
School Finance
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INFORMATION SERVICES – We provide a variety of business software packages and accounting services that are designed to assure district financial data is accurate and available in a timely manner. The services are performed in accordance with the requirements of TEA’s Financial Accountability System Resource Guide and assist districts in complying with federal, state and local requirements and regulations.
TxEIS Business Software & Support
The TxEIS Business Software is a web-based, fully featured financial accounting package designed exclusively for Texas schools with accompanying support by ESC Region 12 business staff.
Modules include:• Accounts Receivable• Asset Management• Budget• Finance • Employee Access/Self-Service• Human Resources
• Warehouse• Position Management• Purchasing• Job Portal• Document Storage
TimeClock Plus
The TimeClock Plus Software is an automated time keeping system that provides accurate data for Department of Labor and Department of Education purposes and fully integrates to TxEIS Software with support from ESC Region 12 business staff. Hosting service is provided by ESC Region 12.
Tools include: • Record employee hours for payroll while providing real-time labor reporting functions• Options to use computer login or time clock to record time• Provides reliable records of documented time• Reduced cost as part of the ESC Region 12 pricing
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Business & Financial Services
Program Contact: David McKamie
Customized Accounting, Bookkeeping & Payroll Services
ESC Region 12 can provide full service bookkeeping on an annual or as needed basis. These services are also available as short-term emergency assistance and can be considered part of a district’s disaster plan.
Services include, but are not limited to:• Financial oversight for districts that have had financial
difficulties• 911 services for unexpected staff illness or departure• Support for districts that may have staff without the
appropriate/adequate background• One-on-one, hands-on training for new or interim personnel• Assistance with state funding questions• Bond accounting issues• Tax rate adoption and reporting• Assistance with budget preparation and analysis• Assistance with grant coding and analysis • Payroll preparation• Accounts payable processing• Monthly bank reconciliations• Quarterly and annual reporting for TRS/IRS
Financial Audit Preparation
Our experienced staff of CPAs and accountants will review your district’s financial data in order to assure the books and records are complete and accurate prior to the outside auditor’s annual scheduled visit.
Services include:• Review the balance sheet portion of the general ledger• Review/reconcile state revenue• Review/reconcile federal grant revenue and reporting• Record year-end accrual entries• District audit report is reviewed prior to and in anticipation
of board approval
FOR-C Software
The Financial Organizational Review and Compliance (FOR-C) Software is a comprehensive web-based financial audit toolkit supported by ESC Region 12 business staff. The software creates a template for district policies and procedures allowing for easy ongoing updates and maintenance.
Tools include:• Financial policies and procedures • General information about financial audits• Common audit findings• Internal fiscal audit review protocol• Purchasing manual template• Investment strategy sample manual• An Administrator’s Guide to School Finance• Federal and State program audit tools• Special Education Operating Guidelines template• Time and effort, job descriptions, maintenance of effort
and more• General sample forms• PowerPoint training
SCHOOL BUSINESS
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A variety of student administrative software and support packages is available based on school need. These web-based products and services assist schools in complying with state and local reporting and tracking student progress. Training and support is provided with workshops and email/phone assistance.
TSDS/PEIMS Co-op
ESC Region 12 provides training on TSDS/PEIMS data elements and requirements and facilitates TSDS/PEIMS services to meet statewide submission requirements with all ESC Region 12 districts.
INFORMATION SERVICES –
Services include:• TSDS/PEIMS training• Facilitation of PEIMS submission processes• Student Attendance Accounting Handbook training & support• Summer and Fall TSDS/PEIMS updates• TSDS Unique ID • Discipline training• PEIMS admin overview• Edit+ technical support• TREx, PET, PID, Unique ID, Edit+ support • ECDS
Customer Testimonial“The opportunity to learn about the way services are provided to our community in support of students was invaluable.”
-J.D. Windham, Waco Young Professionals
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OnData Suite
OnData Suite is a web-based PEIMS-focused data analysis tool that adds value to your PEIMS information by providing access to thousands of reports. Hosting service is provided by ESC Region 12.
OnData Suite reports include:• All student and staff data for prior 10 years• All actual financial data• All budget financial data• PBMAS accountability reports for Bilingual, Career Tech,
Special Education and NCLB• FIRST rating report• OCR (Office of Civil Rights) report• Student cohort reports• TAKS/STAAR to PEIMS disaggregation
Skyward Student Software & Support
Skyward Student Software is a web-based fully featured student software package designed exclusively for Texas schools with accompanying support by ESC Region 12 staff.
Benefits Include:
TxEIS Student Software & Support
TxEIS Student Software is a web-based student software package designed exclusively for Texas schools with accompanying support by ESC Region 12 staff.
Benefits include:• TxEIS Student Software hosting• State software field level support• PEIMS support (Includes PID, PET, TREx)• TxEIS/PEIMS workshops for campus users, counselors,
principals and PEIMS personnel• Online registration through Parent Portal (txconnect)• Attendance/attendance letter system• Scheduling/TxMyZone• Grade book, grade reporting/GPA and transcripts• Discipline/teacher gradebook referrals• Special Education • Health, including state mandated reports• Graduation plan• Test scores, including ACT/SAT input• OCR (Office of Civil Rights) reporting• Parent Portal including mobile capability• Exports: TRex, PET, Unique ID, Cafeteria, Fitness Gram,
STAAR/TAKS precoding, online STAAR/TAKS EOC, DMAC Class Roster, eduphoria!
• Personal Graduation Plan (PGP)• TSDS• ECDS• Document storage
STUDENT RECORDS & DATA
• State software field level support
• PEIMS support (includes PID, PET, TREx)
• Fully-hosted DR• Texas & federal reports• Web hosting• Census/Demographics• Scheduling• Master schedule builder• Attendance• Grading/report cards• Discipline • Transportation reporting
• Data mining• Athletic eligibility• Educator Access+• Transcripts• SMS-Mobile• Open enrollment• Graduation requirements• Gradebooks• Health records• Family access• Lesson plans• TSDS• ECDS
Business & Financial Services
Program Contact: David McKamie
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SCHOOL FINANCE
School Finance Services
This service provides superintendents, business managers, finance directors and transportation directors with expert assistance, professional development opportunities and trainings.
Services include:• Transportation Reporting• Business Managers’ Roundtable• SOF template workshop• Public Funds Investment Act – investment officer training
Financial Benchmarking Services
This service provides superintendents, business managers, finance directors and program directors with periodic reports from the School Finance department to assist with revenue projection, cash flow management and compliance with state and federal programs.
Services include: • Calculation of state funding each attendance cycle, based on
changing student attendance and demographic data• Cash flow analysis, estimation of cash position and comparison of
revenues to expenditures performed monthly• Calculation of compliance with state and federal programs,
performed semi-annually, for IDEA MOE, ESEA MOE and state allotments
Business Office Support Services (B.O.S.S.)
This service provides superintendents, business managers, finance directors and program directors with assistance and periodic reports in the areas of state and local revenue projection, analysis of cash flow and calculation of cash position.
Services include:• Calculation of state funding each attendance
cycle based on changing student attendance and demographic data
• Monthly cash flow analysis, estimation of cash position and comparison of revenues to expenditures
The School Finance Program supports school districts, charter schools and other educational institutions by providing state and local revenue planning and modeling, state aid forecasting and compliance and financial research services.
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Program Contact: Nick Brown
RELATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
• Business Managers’ Roundtable
• School Business Conference
For all professional development opportunities and events, please visit our online registration system at www.esc12.net.
Business & Financial Services
MASTER TEACHERCERTIFICATION
A Master Teacher is an individual who holds a Master Teacher Certificate and whose primary duties are to teach the content
and to serve as a content teacher mentor to other teachers. Master teacher certification will result in deeper content and
pedagogy knowledge to effectively instruct struggling students and to effectively mentor campus teachers.
The ESC Region 12 Master Teacher Preparation Program (Master Reading, Master Math or Master Science Teacher Certification) provides approximately 100 hours of instruction, which includes:
• Content• Pedagogy• Collaboration
• Test preparation• Expert assistance• Books for the course
The successful completion of the program allows teachers to take the appropriate certification test for possible master teacher certification in Reading (K-12), Math (EC-4, 4-8, 8-12) or Science (EC-6, 4-8).
Learn more at www.esc12.net/masterteacher.
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MASTER TEACHERCERTIFICATION
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
• Enhanced Curriculum Co-op
• TEKS Resource System Co-op
• Gifted & Talented Co-op
• Content Area Training & Support
• Instructional Practices Inventory (IPI)
• Texas Regional Science & Math Collaboratives
• Response to Intervention (RtI) Support
• Statewide Assessment Program
• Instructional Coaching
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The Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment programs provide professional development and expert assistance to PK-12 educators in the areas of TEKS Resource System, STAAR, instructional coaching, instructional strategies, Response to Intervention, technology integration and more.
Gifted & Talented Co-op
The Gifted and Talented Co-op provides professional development and expert assistance to PK-12 teachers and administrators in the ESC Region 12 area at a discounted price.
Benefits include: • 30 hours of initial G/T training • Six-hour G/T update on various topics • Six-hour G/T update for counselors & administrators• Online G/T training at a discounted price • Expert assistance in options, planning and implementing of
G/T programs
TEKS Resource System Co-op
The TEKS Resource System (TEKS RS) offers a comprehensive, customizable, user-friendly curriculum management system built on current research-based practices. Its primary focus is to create an aligned curriculum for the four core content areas in grades K-12.
Benefits include:• TEKS RS 101 for administrators & teachers• TEKS RS Leadership Network• Evidence-based professional development • Expert assistance
Enhanced Curriculum Co-op
The Enhanced Curriculum Co-op offers a wealth of content area training and services at a discounted price or at no additional cost. This is an excellent option for districts who are looking to get the most out of their training dollars.
Benefits include:• Content area workshops – ELA/R, Math, Science,
Social Studies• TEKS Resource System support sessions• Annual TEKS Resource System Conference• Conferences discounted 50 percent• On-site consultation and training discounts
$100 off full-day/$50 off half-day• Technology integration services• Discounts for instructional coaching services and
Instructional Coaching Network Note: There may be an additional cost over co-op prices for outside presenters, materials or special events.
CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION &
Customer Testimonial“Presenting meaningful staff development for K-12 teachers is a daunting task, but ESC Region 12 accomplishes it by modeling good teaching and engaging us. Thank you!”
-Elsa Scott, Superintendent, Blum ISD
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ASSESSMENTContent Area Training & Support
ESC Region 12 offers content area professional development, expert assistance, resources, research-based strategies and ongoing communication for PK-12 teachers. These services enhance teachers’ skills and knowledge in providing lessons that give students research, analysis and critical thinking skills needed to be successful on assessments.
• ELA/R – Reading, writing, oral and written conventions, listening and speaking support
• Mathematics – Primary and secondary problem solving, formative assessment, numeracy and fluency strategies, models/manipulatives/centers support
• Social Studies – K-3 Communities, Texas, U.S. and world history and cultures, geography, economics and government support
• Science – Elementary science, secondary biology, chemistry, astronomy, physics and environmental sciences
Texas Regional Science & Math Collaboratives
Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching is a network of educational partnerships that provide sustained professional development to PK-12 teachers of science and mathematics.
Benefits include:• Evidence-based professional development• Leadership development• Networking opportunities• Honoring the Teachers event• Ongoing communication
Image of Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative used with permission. © 2013 Charles Davis Smith, AIA
LEx Labs at the Baylor Research & Innovation Collaborative (BRIC)
Education Service Center Region 12 has partnered with Huckabee, an educational architectural, engineering and management firm, and the Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative to design and test the next-generation of innovative classrooms and laboratories in a nearly 6,000 square-foot educational research facility located in the BRIC.
Instructional Practices Inventory (IPI) - Profiling Engaged Learning
Profiling Engaged Learning using the IPI tool is a systemic improvement effort designed to help educators build a common language, process and structure around student engaged learning.
The IPI tool is an instrument that can be used on campuses to collect valid, reliable data for profiling student engaged learning and serves as the basis for the collaborative problem-solving faculty conversations necessary in a professional learning environment.
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Program Contact: Donna Savage254.297.1240
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Response to Intervention (RtI) Support
This program provides professional development through training, technical assistance and leadership to district and charter school personnel to develop a district/campus framework that addresses the needs of all students. This is accomplished through a continuum of services which provide high-quality instruction and tiered intervention strategies aligned with individual student needs for grades K-12, frequent monitoring of progress to make results-based academic or behavioral decisions and the application of child response data to important educational decisions.
Customizable assistance includes:• RtI needs assessment for district/campus• RtI documentation development• Program evaluation• Design of RtI process for district/campus• Data collection and use for guiding instruction• Coaching support for RtI implementation• Coaching support for interventionists• Professional development
Statewide Assessment Program
We offer professional development and expert assistance in the area of assessment of students. Testing programs include STAAR-A, STAAR and TELPAS.
Assistance includes:• Testing coordinator training and support• Assessments for special populations• Consultative services• Communication and updates on state testing requirements
CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION &
Customer Testimonial
“I would not be where I am as a teacher right now without you all! You push us and set high expectations – thank you!”
-Annie Darst, Teacher, Western Hills ElementaryTemple ISD
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RELATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
• CHAMPS
• Classroom Management
• Data Analysis Support
• Instructional Technology Support
Instructional Coaching
The Instructional Coaching Service provides PK-12 teachers with job-embedded expert assistance and sustainable, relevant and customizable instructional support to improve teacher and student success.
Customized services may include:• Campus-based professional development• Collaborative planning• Data analysis• Resource alignment• Classroom observations• Team teaching• Model teaching
ASSESSMENTProgram Contact:
Donna Savage254.297.1240
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Co-op members receive all the benefits of our NCLB/ESEA LEA Support with additional cost-effective services in two support levels.
Our knowledgeable and dedicated staff will take the guesswork out of NCLB/ESEA compliance and report preparation.
Membership Level Benefits:Level 1:
• Personalized, targeted technical assistance and training
Level 2:• Personalized, targeted technical assistance and
training• Provision of data collection tools and on-site
federal program meetings to complete and submit NCLB Consolidated Application and Compliance Reports
• Grant support and monitoring, including amendment submission as needed
Let us handle the paperwork...
so you can spend time where it really matters.
Great Value!
No Child Left Behind/ESEA Support Co-op
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Federal Programs Support
• No Child Left Behind (NCLB)/ESEA LEA Support
• No Child Left Behind (NCLB)/ESEA LEA Support Co-op
No Child Left Behind/ESEA
• Title I, Part A - Homeless Services Support
• Title I, Part C - Migrant Shared Services Arrangement (SSA)
• Title I, Part C - Migrant Services Support
Title I Support
• Title III, Part A - Bilingual/ESL Support Services
• Title III, Part A - Bilingual/ESL Shared Services Arrangement (SSA)
Title III, Part A Bilingual
• Title II, Part A - Shared Service Arrangement (SSA)
• State Compensatory Education
Title II, Part A & State Comp
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NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND/ESEA
No Child Left Behind (NCLB)/ESEA LEA SupportA data-driven program of events and training opportunities are planned yearly through requirements outlined in ESC TEA Federal Applications and input solicited from LEAs.
Services include:• Dissemination of Title I information and resources• NCLB consolidated application and compliance report training• ESSA updates and information• Private non-profit school participation information and
reporting• Alignment with TCDSS Support (PBMAS, Focus & Priority
Grants)• Alignment with Div. of Accred. & School Support expectations• Homeless/McKinney Vento information and resources• School climate• State Capacity Building Initiative information resources• Networking opportunities for Title I principals/administrators • Federal program intervention/validation processes• Comprehensive needs assessment information and resources• Campus improvement planning information and resources• Parent/Community Engagement Statewide Initiative
information• Federal Flexibility information and resources• Parent involvement, requirements, policies, compacts and
campus planning
The Federal Programs department provides support and professional development to all ESC Region 12 Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and leveled federal program cooperatives. Staff provide direct support through personalized expert assistance with a focus on federal compliance and continuous improvement.
No Child Left Behind (NCLB)/ESEA LEA Support Co-opCo-op members receive all the benefits of our NCLB/ESEA LEA Support with additional cost-effective services in two support levels. Our knowledgeable and dedicated staff will take the guesswork out of NCLB/ESEA compliance and report preparation.
Membership Level Benefits:Level 1:
• Personalized, targeted technical assistance and trainingLevel 2:
• Personalized, targeted technical assistance and training• Provision of data collection tools and on-site federal
program meetings to complete and submit NCLB Consolidated Application and Compliance Reports
• Grant support and monitoring, including amendment submission as needed
Customer Testimonial“ESC Region 12 does a lot of good work in our community, and we appreciate it. Your impact is noticeable and important.”
-Ryan Holt, Assistant Chief, Waco Police Dept.
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Title I, Part C - Migrant Services Support
Direct services and support is offered to migrant students and families in Region 12 LEAs under the Title I - Part C Migrant Education Program, which was designed to support programs that help migrant students overcome the challenges of mobility, cultural and language barriers, social isolation, and other difficulties associated with a migratory lifestyle.
Services include: • No cost professional development• An assigned Migrant Service Coordinator (MSC) • Training for MSC and migrant program personnel • Assistance in the identification and recruitment of migrant
students • Migrant student data entry services through the New
Generation System (NGS) • Migrant Parent Advisory Council• Priority for Service instructor to work one-on-one with
campus administrators and teachers• Assistance in meeting state and federal requirements• Counseling services provided by ESC Region 12 to migrant
students to assist with graduation plans, credit accrual and accessing financial aid
Title I, Part C - Migrant Shared Services Arrangement (SSA)
This Shared Services Arrangement provides districts with direct services required under the No Child Left Behind Title I, Part C (Migrant Education Program) for migrant students and families.
Members receive:• All Migrant services support• Completion of the NCLB Consolidated Application for
Funding as well as completion and submission of the NCLB Compliance Report
TITLE I SUPPORTProgram Contact:
Carie Downes254.297.1252
Title I, Part A - Homeless Services Support
Training opportunities and technical assistance is provided in conjunction with the Texas Homeless Education Office (THEO) as required in ESC Title I, Part A Federal Application and through input solicited from Region 12 LEAs to determine needs for ongoing federal requirements.
Services include:• Technical assistance through ESC Homeless Liaison• Ongoing dissemination of federal homeless program
information• Homeless Liaison training and support• Federal Program network meetings (2/year minimum) • NCLB Initial Compliance review indicators as they pertain to
homeless • Networking opportunities for Title I principals, administrators,
Homeless Liaisons, counselors and PEIMS personnel • Technical assistance for federal and state compliance
Federal Programs
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TITLE II, PART A & STATE COMP
Title II, Part A - Shared Service Arrangement (SSA)
This shared service arrangement method will allow districts to utilize Title II, Part A funds to implement innovative programs of training and professional development in core academic areas for paraprofessionals, teachers and principals, as well as campus/district leadership skills for principals and small school superintendents. District participants in the SSA direct the flow of these funds to ESC Region 12 to obtain training and professional development.
Eligible programs & services:• ESC Region 12 Enhanced Curriculum Co-op, Counselor
Co-op, Leadership Co-op, Personnel Plus Co-op, TEKS RS Co-op, School Health Co-op & Superintendent Leadership Academy
• Professional development• Payroll costs for teachers employed for the purpose of
reducing class size (must be NCLB highly qualified)• Recruitment, hiring and retention of qualified teachers• Improving the teacher/paraprofessional workforce to
meet NCLB highly qualified standard
State Compensatory Education
The ESC Region 12 Federal Program Division and Counselor Cooperative work collaboratively to provide support and direct assistance through personalized technical assistance and up-to-date professional development with a focus on state compliance and continuous improvement. Training opportunities are planned yearly.
Professional Development and Services include:• Identifying at-risk students based on the 13 State
Compensatory education criteria and adequately addressing the needs of at-risk learners and those students who are behind their peers
• Early Warning Data System• Campus Planning, Comprehensive Needs Assessment, and
Campus Improvement Plans• Technical assistance by email and telephone for State
Compensatory Education related needs
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Title III, Part A - Bilingual/ESL Shared Services Arrangement (SSA)
This SSA provides district personnel with timely and beneficial Bilingual/ESL/LEP services.
Benefits include: • Online norm-reference tests (grades 3-12 only) • Completion of Title III, Part A Federal Application, TEA
negotiations and Compliance Report • Assistance in meeting state and federal requirements • Training on Bilingual/ESL topics including LPAC, ESL
strategies, assessment of ELL students and sheltered instruction
• Participation in Sheltered Instruction Institute training, including Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol, to support teachers of ELL students at no additional cost
Note: Districts/charter schools with less than $10,000 of Title III funds must join a Shared Services Arrangement (SSA) in order to receive funding and services under this federal program.
Title III, Part A - Bilingual/ESL Support ServicesThe purpose of the Title III, Part A Bilingual/ESL Program is to provide expert assistance and best practices professional development that will help ensure limited English proficient children attain English proficiency, succeed at core academic subjects and meet the same academic content and student achievement standards expected of all children.
Services include assistance with:• Instructional needs of ELL students• English Language Proficiency Standards• Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol• Bilingual/ESL PEIMS coding • PBMAS• Parent Involvement• State and federal regulation compliance• State testing• Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives• Accountability requirements• Certification preparation• Application and compliance reporting
TITLE III, PART A - BILINGUALProgram Contact:
Carie Downes254.297.1252
Federal Programs
Support
EDUCATOR CRISIS RESPONSEtraining$85 per person, or FREE for educators belonging to districts who are
members of the ESC Region 12 Counselor Co-op.
Lend a helping hand.Pull them past the crisis.
A loss or fatality will have an impact on your students, whether it is personal, or experienced school-wide. Be better prepared to provide support and assistance to students who have experienced the trauma of loss, so they can ultimately begin the road to recovery and have healthier outcomes throughout their school experience.
Contact: Jenipher Janek254.297.1124
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• Child Nutrition Program Support
• Child & Adult Care Food Service Program / Summer Food Service Program
Child Nutrition Services
• College & Career Readiness Support
• CTE Council Co-op
• CTE Carl Perkins Shared Services Arrangement (SSA)
College & Career Readiness
• Coordinated School Health Services
• Coordinated School Health Co-op
• School Security Audit
School Health & Safety
• ESC Region 12 Virtual School Original Credit Student CoursesOnline Student Courses
School Support Services
• Counseling Support Services
• Counselor Co-op
• Student Development Presentations
• International Transcript Translation Support Service
• SCHOLAR
Counseling Services
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Child Nutrition Program Support
The Child Nutrition Program provides appropriate workshops and other regional training free of charge for child nutrition staff in area school districts.
Services and workshops include:• Professional Food Manager Certification• Program compliance• Director network meetings• Food production records• Financial management• Eligibility guidance/application processing• Meal patterns, nutrition standards and menu planning• Food safety and sanitation• Culinary arts
Child and Adult Care Food Program(CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
ESC Region 12 offers training, support and certification services for CACFP and SFSP compliance.
Training includes:• CACFP certification services for National Sponsor
Organization, Texas Sponsors Association & CACFP National Professional Association
• Food buying guide, menu planning basics, food production records and kitchen math
• Feeding infants and planning nutritious snacks• SFSP administrative requirements, operational and program
reviews and updates• SFSP keys to success
CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES
RELATED TRAINING & SERVICES:
• Child Nutrition Summer Conference
The Child Nutrition Program (CNP) adheres to the Texas Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Program mandates, providing necessary training in all phases of programs operations.
Program Contact: Stefanie [email protected]
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School SupportServices
Program Contact: Lisa McCray
ESC Region 12 Virtual School Original Credit Student Courses
The Education Service Center Region 12 Virtual School, in partnership with K12/Fuel Education and Proximity Learning (mylanguage360), provides original credit online middle school and high school student courses. These courses, which cover core subjects, electives and AP High School core courses, are 100 percent TEKS aligned and taught by Texas-certified, highly-qualified teachers.
ONLINE STUDENT COURSES
K12/Fuel Education offers:• Continuous enrollment - start the course at any time• Teachers available 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon. - Fri.• 24/7 live customer support• Field support staff for virtual assistance• Automated progress reporting• Parent Portal for progress monitoring• Multiple course choices• Easy to add seats and classes
MYLANGUAGE360 World Languages Course offers: • Courses for American Sign Language and Chinese • Interactive and immersive educational experience
• Online face-to-face classroom and student/teacher communication using live video and social networking tools • Secure web portal access 24 hours a day to course information, class schedules, assignments, grades
and teacher feedback
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STUDENT EVENTS• STEAM Careers Day Event• Annual Welding and Yes! Expos• HOT College Night
Counseling Services offer expert support and assistance for legal mandates and initiatives in public education. Counselor Co-op members enjoy access to affordable, local, quality professional development that enhances student development and academic
achievement at no additional cost.
COLLEGE & CAREER READINESSESC Region 12 offers professional development, expert assistance and guidance in meeting Career and Technical Education (CTE) state and federal requirements, as well as providing college and career readiness information and resources.
College & Career Readiness SupportBenefits include:
• Professional development and best-practices workshops • Expert CTE technical assistance• Quarterly updates on state and federal guidelines • Performance-based monitoring analysis system updates/interventions • Yearly updates on the Attendance Accounting Handbook • Labor market and career information from the Heart of Texas and Central Texas Workforce Development Boards • Connections with secondary & post-secondary institutions• Ongoing information through CTE listserv• Connections with P-16 Councils
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Council Co-op
This co-op offers the latest training, expert assistance, informational updates and networking for all member district staff at an affordable package price.
Benefits include: • All College & Career Readiness support benefits• Unlimited attendance at all ESC Region 12 CTE training sessions
at no additional cost.• Free registration for Connect3 Conference
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RELATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES• Connect3 Conference
• College & Career Readiness Profile Planning Guide
• CTE Program Campus Effectiveness Audit & Program Evaluation
School SupportServices
CTE Carl Perkins Shared Services Arrangement
Benefits include: • Technical assistance for districts to establish Achieve Texas redesign
based on national Career Clusters • Technical assistance for districts to set up the required 12 hours of
college credits for all students • Technical assistance with aptitude and interest inventory
assessments for 8th graders • Counselor assistance in developing four-year career pathway plans
for 8th graders • Technical assistance for PBM and PBMAS strategies • Professional development • Technical assistance with evaluation of district CTE program • Career Information Delivery System assistance and training • Technical assistance to CTE teachers about student certification
Note: To receive Carl Perkins Services, districts allocated less than $15,000 must become a member of a consortium.
Program Contact:Christine Holecek
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Counseling Support Services
Counseling Services offers expert assistance, information updates, including legislative and legal mandates, support for initiatives in public education that enhance student development and academic achievement.
Services include:• Guidance and support for ethical and legal accountability• Updates regarding legislative mandates • ApplyTexas reauthorization• ESC Region 12 monthly Counselor Connection newsletter• Crisis Response Team and Crisis Prevention and Intervention• Access to the ESC Region 12 Counselor Edmodo social media
forum for collaboration with area counselors on-demand
RELATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES• Ethics Conversations with Hap LeCrone• Counselor Appreciation Luncheon• Crisis Training & School Safety• Teen Suicide Prevention Symposium• College Financial Aid Luncheon
Counselor Co-op
In addition to our services above, Counselor Co-op members receive an array of additional services at no additional cost.
Co-op benefits include:• Counselor trainings and workshops provided at no additional cost• Licensed Professional Counseling (LPC) and Continuing
Professional Education (CPE) credits• Discount for student presentations/assemblies
Student Development PresentationsOur Student Development Presentations provide affordable and locally accessed grade-level appropriate student presentations that are motivating, engaging and inspiring, led by experienced speakers trained in youth counseling.
Some of the presentation topics include:• Bullying Prevention• Making Healthy Choices• Positive Peer Interaction• Crisis Prevention• Conflict Resolution• Digital Citizenship (Prevention of cyber-bullying)• Establishing Healthy Relationships
COUNSELING SERVICESCounseling Services offers expert assistance, information updates, including legislative and legal mandates, and support for initiatives in public education that enhance student development and academic achievement.
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Program Contact: Jenipher Janek254.297.1124
School SupportServices
International Transcript Translation Support Service
This service provides affordable assistance with analysis of transcripts for students who received schooling from outside the U.S. The student’s course history is matched against Texas PEIMS compatible courses for appropriate grade level placement and correct awarding of credits for Texas graduation requirements.
Service includes:• Review/translation of foreign transcript• Comparison of foreign coursework against comparable Texas
PEIMS courses to award course credits• Recommendation for future grade placement for student• Guidance with course planning for student
SCHOLAR is an organized collection of resources and information separated into four categories relative to typical duties of school counselors.
Important online resources and links are provided for you, including that of TEA, THECB and other websites.
Questions? Visit
One Collaborative Location to Support the Work of School Counselors in Texas
for more info.
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RELATED SCHOOL SECURITY, HEALTH & WELLNESS SERVICES
• Coordinated School Health Conference
• Drug Testing for Students & Bus Drivers
• Physical Examinations for Bus Drivers
• Teen Suicide Prevention Symposium
Coordinated School Health ServicesCoordinated School Health is designed for school health care providers, K-12 health educators, K-12 physical educators, school nurses/healthcare providers and other school staff designated to ensure the health and wellness of a district’s children.
Includes:• Accurate and timely notification of health-related
requirements• Liaison between national, state and local agencies • Information dissemination to health care providers and
educators via listservs, email and website• Research-based instruction and technical assistance in
healthy lifestyles and living• Research-based instruction for physical education
teachers to improve the health and fitness of youth• Provide relevant legal issues related to all areas of
health and fitness
Coordinated School Health Co-op
This co-op offers multiple services, professional development training opportunities and expert assistance at no additional charge.
Co-op benefits include:• Most trainings and workshops provided at no additional cost• Vision, hearing and spinal screening trainings (co-op members
only)• Supply documentation of trainings and expert assistance to
state funding agencies• Provide relevant legal issues related to all areas of health and
fitness to customers
Coordinated School Health programs provide cost-effective professional development and expert assistance for school health care providers and educators. Program activities are focused on providing research-based training, support, information updates and networking opportunities between state and national health organizations and regional school districts.
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School Security Audit
School security audits are reported to the Texas School Safety Center in three-year cycles. ESC Region 12 provides leadership and consultation to school districts for the successful completion of the audit process by providing multiple service options that may offer convenience and efficiency for school district personnel.
Services include:• Support by ESC Region 12 Crisis Recovery Team• Consultant assistance for completing audit• Technical assistance in planning and supporting a
safe and secure learning environment
Program Contact: Kandace Beckham
School SupportServices
Customer Testimonial“I don’t know what we’d do without our ESC and the fine personnel employed there. You go above and beyond, and I’m sure you aren’t thanked nearly enough for all your efforts.”
-Barbara Lane, Superintendent, Mount Calm ISD
DisciplineRestorative
Restorative discipline is a proactive systems approach that focuses on building relationships and community in the learning environment. Disciplinary responses with restorative discipline address problem solving rather than punishment.
A Model for Changing School Climate
Benefits:• A safe and effective learning environment• A greater commitment to communication and connections with one another• Emphasis on responses which seek to reconnect students• Reductions in bullying and other interpersonal conflicts• Reductions in suspensions and expulsions
Timeline: 2 days of training + 6 hours of follow up
Cost: $895 per day per team
Contact:Gwedolyn Ryan
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Special Education
• Special Education Administrative Leadership Support
• Special Education Compliance Support
Special Education Leadership
• Assistive Technology
• Evaluation
• Facilitated IEP Meetings
• Inclusive Practices – Progress in General Curriculum
• Instructional Coaching for Special Education
• TWU TETN SLP Master’s Distance Learning Program
Special Education Support
DisciplineRestorative
Restorative discipline is a proactive systems approach that focuses on building relationships and community in the learning environment. Disciplinary responses with restorative discipline address problem solving rather than punishment.
A Model for Changing School Climate
Benefits:• A safe and effective learning environment• A greater commitment to communication and connections with one another• Emphasis on responses which seek to reconnect students• Reductions in bullying and other interpersonal conflicts• Reductions in suspensions and expulsions
Timeline: 2 days of training + 6 hours of follow up
Cost: $895 per day per team
Contact:Gwedolyn Ryan
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SPECIAL EDUCATION LEADERSHIPESC Region 12 offers numerous programs and services to support district and LEA Special Education departments and staff with meeting the needs of students, complying with state and federal legislative requirements, securing funding and training Special Education staff and administrators to ensure that all their students have the opportunity to be successful regardless of special needs or disabilities.
Special Education Administrative Leadership Support
ESC Region 12 supports Special Education leaders from each district, SSA and charter school within the region. ESC Region 12 hosts meetings throughout the year as well as offering professional development topics related to Special Education, funding and Section 504.
Benefits include:• Professional/consultative assistance, including on-site
consultation• New Special Education directors’ mentoring• Assistance/professional development for Special
Education funding, eGrants and expenditures• Compliance with Special Education funding
regulations and grant administration• Efficient use of funds for the benefit of student
achievement• Budget planning for Special Education programs
Special Education Compliance Support
School districts and charter schools are required to comply with both state and federal legislation that impacts student outcomes. ESC Region 12 offers professional development, consultative and direct assistance in meeting these requirements.
Compliance areas:• Child Find • Evaluation• IDEA and Inclusive Practices• PPCD and Early Childhood Education• Secondary Transition/Post School Results• Section 504
Assistance includes:• Accountability reporting• Campus improvement planning• State Performance Plan (SPP)• Local Education Agency (LEA) determinations• Significant disproportionality• Performance-Based Monitoring Analysis System (PBMAS)• Current state and federal initiatives
Customer Testimonial“I appreciate the graciousness of the staff and the wonderful services ESC Region 12 provides.”
-Rhoda White, Superintendent, Clifton ISD
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Program Contact: Diana Dirk
Special Education
SPECIFIC AREA TRAINING & SERVICES• Autism• Deaf/Hard of Hearing• Dyslexia• PPCD & Pre-Kindergarten• Speech Language Pathology• Visually Impaired
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Assistive Technology
ESC Region 12 provides support to assistive technology specialists, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, therapy assistants, special educators and general education teachers involved in inclusion in order to improve outcomes for students whose special needs require the use of assistive technology.
• Research-based professional development • Consultative/professional assistance • Preview/loan library for assistive technology devices and software
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children & parents explore math & science through
block play
BLOCK Fest TM is an interactive research-based building extravaganza for parents and children 8 months to 12 years of age. Block play helps children develop early math, science and literacy skills.
For more information on how you can bring the exhibit to your school, contact Teresa Chavez, [email protected] or 254.297.1134.
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Inclusive Practices - Progress in General Curriculum
The focus of the Access to General Curriculum team is to offer teachers and administrators specific training and consultative services in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004.
Topics include: • Inclusion• Accommodations and modifications• Service delivery models• Standards-based IEPs • Effective instruction for students with specific learning disabilities
We provide guidance on the following:• Developing and supporting inclusive education environments• Developing and supporting collaborative relationships• Alignment of IEP, instruction and statewide assessment
EvaluationThis program assists diagnosticians, LSSPs and SLPs in meeting federal and state mandates and promotes knowledge sharing and application of best practices in the area of student evaluation. ESC Region 12 also provides opportunities for collaboration, review of current topics and the sharing of information with colleagues.
Program activities include:• Professional development in the areas of test
administration and interpretation• Updates from the Texas Education Agency• Training in legal updates• Evaluation advisory groups • Technical assistance in the referral/full and
individual evaluation process• Training and technical assistance in the legal
framework for the child centered process• Technical assistance in program evaluation and
monitoring preparation
Facilitated Individual Education Plan (FIEP) Meetings
The use of facilitated IEP meetings is a national trend and has come to be considered not only essential to the IEP process but “best practice.” The ESC Region 12 FIEP program provides professional development that will build capacity among all stakeholders and help IEP teams reach agreements in a collaborative manner to increase the likelihood of quality outcomes for students with disabilities.
Topics include:• Effective collaboration in the IEP environment• How to develop a facilitated IEP process• IEP facilitator training
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ADDITIONAL TRAINING & SERVICES
• Low Incidence Disabilities
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
• Parent Coordination
• Related Services
• Secondary Transition / Post School Results
• Restorative Discipline & Classroom Management
Instructional Coaching for Special Education
The Special Education Instructional Coaching Program provides job embedded professional development and expert assistance to Special Education PK-12 educators to improve teacher and student success.
Assistance is provided in the following areas:• Roles and responsibilities of the special educator • Least restrictive environment• Implementation of the IEP• Instructional strategies• Classroom/behavior management • Compliance with State and Federal guidelines
Customized services may include:• Campus-based professional development• Collaborative planning• Data analysis• Resource alignment• Classroom observations
TWU TETN SLP Master’s Distance Learning Program
The TWU TETN SLP Master’s Distance Learning Program provides support to speech language pathology assistants and others who wish to obtain a master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Texas Woman’s University to enable them to work in Texas public schools.
Program includes:• Access to mandatory information meetings to introduce
potential applicants to the program• Access to classes through video-conferences at ESC Region 12• On-site coordinator for evening classes• Consultative/professional assistance and support to students
and supervisors• Facilitation of training and meetings for district supervisors of
students enrolled in the program
NOTE: This program is intended to help ameliorate the shortage of licensed, certified SLPs in Texas public schools and is open only to those committed to employment with a public school district.
Program Contact: Diana Dirk
Special Education
PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY SOLUTIONS
TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EVERY APPLICANT
SERVICES:
E-Rate WorksAudit Services
Training & WorkshopsComplimentary Help DeskAppeal & Waiver Support
E-Rate Services RetainerE-Rate On-Call
E-Rate Document Manager
Ginnie Harwood254.297.2914 | [email protected] Ballew254.297.2922 | [email protected] McNiel254.297.2909 | [email protected]
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Technology• DMAC Solutions
• eduphoria!
• eduphoria! PDAS/Appraise
• eduphoria! Workshop
• STAAR One
• TEKSbank
Data Management
• E-Rate Technology Plan Development
• E-Rate Training & Workshops
• E-Rate Works
• E-Rate Audit Services
• E-Rate Appeal & Waiver Support
E-Rate Consulting Services
• EDLINK12 Internet Services
• Rent-A-Tech Certified Technicians
• ESC12 Videoconferencing Online
• Instructional Technology Coordinators’ & Contacts Support
• Video Streaming & Video Streaming Plus through Discovery Education
• Digital Streaming On Demand
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DATA MANAGEMENT
This program provides products which assist schools in managing data. Specialists are available to provide support through professional development (both on-site and at the center) and through unlimited expert assistance.
DMAC Solutions
DMAC offers an integrated suite of web-based software that is affordable and user-friendly. As a DMAC customer, you will find that customer support and training remains a top priority of DMAC – with the promise of unlimited technical assistance via phone and webinars for all users at no additional cost.
Solutions include: • Help improve academic performance and measure student
growth with the analysis of local and state assessment data (STAAR and TELPAS) with the TEKScore and State Assessment components.
• Generate assessments using the online test item (TAG) and make data-driven decisions with the help of planning tools such as: Student Portfolio, RtI, PGP-HS PGP-I, SIP, FormWorks and CIA Alignment.
• Use the NEW Student Response System (included FREE with TEKScore) to allow students to input their answers to an assessment online instead of having to precode/print answer documents on paper or Scantrons.
• Harness the power of DMAC with the lead4ward module to create digital versions of the data tools recommended by lead4ward during statewide trainings.
eduphoria!
eduphoria! works to empower teachers. Our integrated apps assist in every aspect of the school day, from lesson planning to monitoring student progress, streamlining administrative duties, and providing a collaborative platform for education professionals.
The Premium Suite subscription includes: Aware, Appraise, PDAS/Appraise, Helpdesk, Forethought, Formspace, Facilities & Events and Workshop.
Benefits include: • State and local data analysis• Local assessment creation and administration• Online lesson plans with teacher designated schedules• Intertwined curriculum and scope and sequence• Manage T-TESS and T-PESS• Complete appraisal tools for all types of staff• Professional Development Portfolio• Online course builder• Custom form builder to create online forms and surveys• Manage school inventory and facilities
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Program Contact: Paul Guardiola254.297.1151
eduphoria! Workshop
Workshop may be used to manage Staff Development and Staff Professional Development Portfolio. LEAs who do not have the eduphoria! Suite may purchase eduphoria! Workshop alone.
Benefits include: • Professional Development Portfolio• Course management• Customizable credit types• Online course builder
STAAR One™
The STAAR One™ Texas STAAR-aligned item bank exemplifies quality collaborative partnerships that support district improvement efforts to ensure grade level proficiency and college readiness for all students. Benefits include:
• Math TEKS with English and Spanish aligned items• Writing modules for grades 4 and 7, English I & II• Reading passages with open-ended questions• Enhanced graphics for grades 3-8 science and biology• Enhancements for grade 8 social studies and US history• Over 80,000 items• 22,000+ items aligned to the new math TEKS
TEKSBank
TEKSbank includes more than 40,000 test questions developed and aligned to TEKS. The questions are based on in-depth analysis of TEKS, STAAR released items, and assessment best practices. The bank includes items for grades 2-11 and Spanish items for grades 3-5. All items have been content proofed and contain cognitive and procedural rigor standards.
Benefits include: • Written to the four core subjects• Search by standard or keyword• Authoring tool• Item numbers will stay the same• Change content within the question• Reduce answer choices• Change images within the question• Organize text into categories• Tabs to navigate within the system• Change layout, type and resources• Able to design a test booklet• Simplified sharing of test
TechnologySOFTWARE & SUPPORT
ADDITIONAL TRAINING & SERVICES
• Data Management Strategies
• Survey Services
eduphoria! PDAS/Appraise
PDAS/Appraise will help an LEA perform and manage staff evaluations. Appraise can be used for T-TESS and T-PESS evaluation systems. LEAs who do not have the eduphoria! Suite may purchase eduphoria! PDAS/Appraise alone.
Benefits include: • Manage T-TESS and T-PESS• Complete appraisal tools for all types of staff• Customizable evaluation template design• Goals integration
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E-Rate Consulting is a service offered by knowledgeable specialists at ESC Region 12 who provide high-quality solutions to meet the needs of all E-Rate applicants – public and private schools, charter schools, consortia and libraries. Our E-Rate Specialists work with our clients to utilize and comply effectively with federal program rules. Our goal is to manage the E-Rate process for you so that your district will achieve the maximum benefit from this federal program.
E-Rate Works
E-Rate Works provides a turn-key solution to your E-Rate needs. We work to streamline the E-Rate process, maintain full compliance with the program rules, manage and store all E-Rate documentation on a secure website and develop audit readiness. We ensure that all prerequisites are in order before any form is filed on your behalf. This premium service allows clients the comfort of having E-Rate experts on your team to handle the intricate details of the federal E-Rate program.
Benefits include:• E-Rate Specialist dedicated to your district • E-Rate Works Management System – cloud-based tool that
helps manage all E-Rate forms in an easy-to-use system• Document Manager – cloud-based storage for all E-Rate
documentation• RFP Manager – electronic proposal submission system that
showcases a fair and open competitive bidding process for your school
• Internal auditing of all E-Rate invoices• Review, assessment and reconciliation of previous funding
years• Children’s Internet Protection Act compliance review• Discount rate analysis and optimization• Forms preparation and submission (includes 470, 471, 472,
479, 486, and 500)• USAC application review support (all PIA and invoice reviews)• Any additional special needs pertaining to the E-Rate process
E-RATE CONSULTING SERVICES
E-Rate Technology Plan Development
Our E-Rate Technology Plan Development meets USAC requirements and includes the creation and development of the technology plan (one- to three-year plans based on request) and submittal directly to your approved authority. Our expert staff has more than 18 years experience in writing district technology plans and includes members who have served on district technology planning committees and served as TEA technology plan approvers.
E-Rate Training & Workshops
E-Rate Training allows E-Rate applicants to understand what it means to stay in compliance with the ever-changing federal regulations in today’s information age. We provide you with the flexibility to meet your needs by offering in-person training or via webinar. Our training platforms are based on customized topics that are important to your school/library/service provider/state agency.
Services include:• Customizable on-site training• Assistance with assembling your E-Rate team• Assistance with tracing entire E-Rate process throughout
the district• Clear flow chart for managing your E-Rate program
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Program Contact: Ginnie Harwood
E-Rate Audit Services
E-Rate Audit Services is a thorough internal evaluation that provides a review of all documents and processes involving E-Rate at your school/district or library. This service brings our E-Rate experts to your location to review your total E-Rate process and culminates with a formal report with recommendations and guidance.
E-Rate Appeal & Waiver Support
Appeal & Waiver support assists applicants in reversing any denial decisions on applications made in error by USAC or the FCC. Our support covers all the research necessary to determine the facts of the situation, gathering all necessary documentation, and then submitting the appeal request to the proper authorities–whether it be USAC or the FCC.
Benefits include:• Very high success rate in meritorious awards• Superior quality & experienced staff • Vast knowledge of all appeal decisions from which to cite
for current appeals and waivers
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
• E-Rate Complimentary Help Desk
• E-Rate Document Manager
• E-Rate On-Call
• E-Rate Services Retainer
Technology
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TECHNOLOGY SERVICESFrom instructional technology to internet access and maintaining your network, ESC Region 12 offers a variety of products and services to keep districts up and running and up-to-date with 21st-century learning.
EDLINK12 Internet Services
EDLINK12 provides internet access service to any Texas Independent School District or nonprofit organization that supports education. EDLINK12 services, except filtering are E-Rate eligible.
Services include:• Basic internet access• Telephone support through a help desk during normal
business hours• On-site support• Firewall• DNS
ESC12 Videoconferencing Online
ESC12 Videoconferencing Online (ESC12 VCO) brings the future of education to your students and the Telecommunications Network provides IP-based bridging services and technical support for single and multi-point videoconference connections.
ESC12 VCO member benefits can include:• Access to professional development• TETN events open to districts• Student programs• Customized programs (via request)• Technical support of videoconferencing services• Access to Video-Conferences through an application that works
on PC, Mac and mobile devices (currently Zoom)
Student programs include, but are not limited to:• Student collaborations and student-driven projects• Dual credit courses• Virtual field trips and connections to subject matter experts
Rent-A-Tech Certified Technicians
A Certified Technician will help to maintain and support technology on the local area network including file servers, workstations, connection devices and desktop/network operating systems. This service also helps districts maintain network connectivity, support email systems and Web servers, and help with the overall direction and technology planning and design as needed.
The Rent-A-Tech program provides: • A Certified Technician for a whole day on a regular
reoccuring basis via onsite and/or remote; requires an annual contract
• A Certified Technician for specific blocks of time via onsite and/or remote; requires a contract
• A Certified Technician on an “as needed” basis
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Lisa McCray 254.297.1262
Program Contacts: Ed Newman
Instructional Technology Coordinators & Contacts Support
ESC Region 12 provides information and resources to instructional technology coordinators and contacts from districts and LEAs. Meetings are offered four times per year via video conferencing.
Benefits include:• Remain up-to-date on regional, state and national
technology issues, events and funding opportunities• Review new technologies• Network with other technology representatives• ESC Region 12 Mailing List - r12tech
ADDITIONAL SERVICE
• Instructional Technology Support Service
Video Streaming & Video Streaming Plus through Discovery Education
Discovery Education Streaming provides TEKS-aligned, creative content for enhancing your curriculum and engaging students using 21st century tools. Three service options are available:
DE Video Streaming Base service includes:• 6,300+ videos, including Spanish and closed-captioned• Teachers’ guides and pre-made lesson plans• 23,100 encyclopedia articles and an interactive world atlas• STEM Connect (supporting K-12 STEM education)• Classroom manager for importing and managing classes• Face-to-face and online training, and more!
DE Video Streaming Plus Media Pack includes:• All Base service benefits• 40,000 additional digital media resources, including foreign
language content
Digital Streaming On Demand
Add additional Discovery Education streaming packages just when you need them to enrich your curriculum.
DE Streaming On Demand includes:• Discovery Education Health• Discovery Education Science K-8
ESC REGION 12 TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION
Formed in 2012, the Technology Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that is part of a vision to continually leverage resources and drive more money to students and teachers in the classroom, where it is needed most.
The foundation’s focus is to help Region 12 schools with educational technology programs and place instructional technology into the hands of students by awarding annual instructional technology grants to regional educators.
To date, the foundation has awarded 25 grants totaling over $210,000 to make our vision become a reality.
Applications due in January!www.esc12.net/tech
& SUPPORTTechnology
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3Explore the subjects listed, and add and remove subjects from your Subscription List. You can also opt to receive “Recommended Events” by email, to keep you in the loop about upcoming sessions and events that may interest you.
Questions? Give us a call! 254.297.1210 | 254.297.1212
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AND TUNE IN TO NEW EVENTS
You can subscribe to specific subjects that are relevant to you! It’s easy! Follow these steps:
1 Go to www.esc12.net and choose “Customer Login.”
2 Click “Subscriptions,” located under “User Account Information” in the blue box on the left side of the page.
3Explore the subjects listed, and add and remove subjects from your Subscription List. You can also opt to receive “Recommended Events” by email, to keep you in the loop about upcoming sessions and events that may interest you.
Questions? Give us a call! 254.297.1210 | 254.297.1212
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Administrators & Leadership
Accountability
Administrators & Leadership Support
Administrator Leadership Coaching
Campus & District Snapshot
Curriculum Council
Educator Job Fair
Instructional Rounds
Leadership Co-op
Program Effectiveness Analysis & Support
School Board Training
Superintendent Leadership Services
Superintendent Leadership Academy Co-op
Stephanie Kucera
Stephanie Kucera
Tammy Becker
Stephanie Kucera
Donna Savage
Cynthia Wittenburg
Denise Bell
Tammy Becker
Stephanie Kucera
Charlene Simpson
Charlene Simpson
Charlene Simpson
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PROGRAMS & SERVICES CONTACTS
Background Check Program
Personnel Directors’ Network Meetings
Personnel On Demand
Personnel Plus Co-op Larry Robinson 254.297.1203
human resources
Alternative CertificationCounselor Certification
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master Teacher Certification
Paraprofessional Academy
Principal Preparation & Certification (PPCP)
SBEC & TEAL/ECOS Certification Assistance
School Bus Driver Certification & Re-certification
Substitute Training
Teacher Preparation & Certification (TPCP)
Stephanie Kucera
Betsy King
Kristin Arterbury
Bill Shuttlesworth
Tammy Becker
Cynthia Wittenburg
Terry Marak
Bill Shuttlesworth
Betsy King
254.297.1154
254.297.1140
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Business & Financial Services
Customized Accounting, Bookkeeping & Payroll Services
Financial Audit Preparation
FOR-C Software
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TxEIS Business Software & Support
Lisa McKinnon
Lisa McKinnon
Kim Margoitta
David McKamie
Lisa McKinnon
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254.297.1183
254.297.1230
254.297.1229
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information services - school business
OnData Suite
TSDS/PEIMS Co-op
Skyward Student Software & Support
TxEIS Student Software & Support
information services - student records & dataRita Lewis
David McKamie
Tom Stephens
Rita Lewis
254.297.1226
254.297.1229
254.297.1164
254.297.1226
Financial Benchmarking
School Finance Services
B.O.S.S.
Nick Brown
Nick Brown
Nick Brown
254.297.1112
254.297.1112
254.297.1112
school finance
Larry Robinson
Larry Robinson
Larry Robinson
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ESC Region 12 Receptionist
254.297.1212fax: 254.666.0823
Contacts
Curriculum, Instruction & AssessmentCHAMPS
Classroom Management
Data Analysis Support
Enhanced Curriculum Co-op
ELA/R
Gifted & Talented
Instructional Coaching
Instructional Practices Inventory
Instructional Technology Support
Mathematics
Pre-Kindergarten
Response to Intervention (RtI)
Science
Social Studies
Statewide Assessment
STAAR/Coordinator Training
TEKS Resource System
Texas Regional Mathematics Collaborative
Texas Regional Science Collaborative
Gwen Ryan
Gwen Ryan
Kristin Arterbury
Donna Savage
Donna Savage
Debbie Piscacek
Kristin Arterbury
Donna Savage
Eric Halfmann
Becky Ralston
Angela Neal
Denise Bell
Judy York
Bill Shuttlesworth
Denise Bell
Denise Bell
Donna Savage
Becky Ralston
Judy York
254.297.1159
254.297.1159
254.297.1115
254.297.1240
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254.297.1291
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254.297.1132
254.297.1227
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254.297.1255
254.297.1227
254.297.1227
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Federal Programs
No Child Left Behind NCLB/ESEA Ellen Hogan 254.297.1195
no child left behind/esea
Title I, Part A Homeless
Title I, Part C Migrant
Jenipher Janek
Yolanda Rollins
254.297.1124
254.297.1111
title i support
Title II, Shared Service Arrangement
State Compensatory Education
Carie Downes
Jenipher Janek
254.297.1252
254.297.1124
title ii, part a & state comp
Title III, Part A Bilingual/ESL Dwan Pickens 254.297.1283
title iii, part a bilingual
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Grants & Grant ServicesAfterschool Centers on Education (ACE) Grants
Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Grant
Upward Bound Grant
Cycle 7: Marcia AndersonCycle 8: Lisa Rogers
Sheila Anderson
Tammy Horner
254.297.1105254.297.1228
254.297.1135
254.297.1127
printing servicesPrinting Services Robin Roe 254.297.1174
special education supportAssistive Technology
Autism
Child Find
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Dyslexia/504 Services
Evaluation
Facilitated IEP Meetings
Inclusive Practices - Progress in General Curriculum
Low-Incidence Disabilities
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Parent Coordination
Pre-Kindergarten & PPCD
Related Services
Response to Intervention (RtI)
Restorative Discipline & Classroom Management
School-Wide Positive Behavior Supports (PBIS)
Secondary Transition/Post-School Results
Services for Visually Impaired
Special Education Instructional Coaching
Speech Language Pathology
Statewide Assessment
TWU TETN SLP Master’s Distance Learning Program
Gina Holman
Angela Cowan
Gwen Ryan
Gina Holman
Lisa Plemons
Diana Dirk
Diana Dirk
Cory Camp
Angela Cowan
Gwen Ryan
Sharron Stephenson
Teresa Chavez
Gina Holman
Chris Griffin
Gwen Ryan
Gwen Ryan
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Special Educationspecial education leadershipSpecial Education Administrative Leadership & Compliance Support
Special Education Funding
254.297.1148
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Mickey Edwards
School Supportchild nutrition servicesChild & Adult Care Food Program
Summer Food Service Program
Child Nutrition Program
Sheri Raleigh-Yearby
Sheri Raleigh-Yearby
Stefanie Abbasi
254.297.1241
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counseling servicesCounseling Services & Co-op
International Transcript Translation Support Service
SCHOLAR
Student Development Presentations
Jeni Janek
Yolanda Rollins
Jeni Janek
Jeni Janek
254.297.1124
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school health & safetyCoordinated School Health
School Security Audit
Drug Testing for Students/Bus Drivers
Pysical Examinations for Bus Drivers
Kandace Beckham
Kandace Beckham
Terry Marak
Terry Marak
254.297.1137
254.297.1137
254.297.1178
254.297.1178
college & career readinessCareer & Technical Education Carl Perkins Shared Services Arrangement
College & Career Readiness Support
CTE Campus Effectiveness Audit & Program Evaluation
ESC Region 12 Virtual School
Chris Holecek
Lisa McCray
254.297.1284
254.297.1262
Kandace Beckham 254.297.1137
Chris Holecek 254.297.1284
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eduphoria!
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Paul Guardiola
Paul Guardiola
Paul Guardiola
Paul Guardiola
Paul Guardiola
Paul Guardiola
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e-rate consulting servicesE-Rate Ginnie Harwood 254.297.2914
technology services & supportESC Region 12 Technology Foundation
Instructional Technology Support Service
EDLINK12 Internet Services
Rent-A-Tech
Technology Coordinators & Contacts Support
Videoconferencing
Video Streaming & Video Streaming Plus through Discovery Education
Jennifer Marshall-Higgins
Eric Halfmann
Ed Newman
Ed Newman
Lisa McCray
Kerri Niemeyer
Lisa McCray
254.297.1198
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