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November 2024 SPED News for Administrators

It's finally fall in Region 20, and we have lots to share this month.  We'll highlight some of our PD for administrators below, but it you want to see the full listing on into the spring, click the button below.  

News & Updates

RDA Timelines:   October 31, 2024 - Federally Required Elements Posted in TEAL Accountability November 14, 2024 - Determination levels and public reports posted to TEA website December 20, 2024 - Strategic Support Plans due in Ascend Questions? Ask Janie Watteau

STAAR-Alt 2 Justification & Assurances Form

On October 22^nd, LEAs were notified about their participation in completing the STAAR Alternate 2 Justification and Assurance Form. This form must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CST Monday, November 25, 2024.  For questions about completing the STAAR Alternate 2 Justification and Assurances Form, please contact the TEA Student Assessment Division using the Student Assessment Help Desk or emailing assessmentwaiver@tea.texas.gov.

Strategies in Action 

Texas SPED Support houses "Strategies in Action" videos that are short, real world examples of concrete strategies and actionable techniques that can be implemented in the classroom to enhance the educational experience of students with with disabilities? There are 25 videos that showcase everything from arrival routines to recording student progress and more. 

Upcoming Learning Opportunities

SPED C. A. M. P.

Next Session :  Tackling the 1%:  Best Practices & Evidence for Supporting Students Taking STAAR Alt 2

November 4, 2024

Register here

Questions?  Ask Janie Watteau

Reducing Disciplinary Removal Rates Series

Begins November 6, 2024

Register here

Questions? Ask Kimberly Baumgardner

Standards-Based IEP Process Training for Administrators:

November 18, 2024

Register here

Questions?  Ask Kristi Jordan

Stress-Free Strategic Support Plans:

November 19, 2024

Register here

Questions? Ask Kimberly Baumgardner

Significant Disproportionality 101:

November 21, 2024

Register here

Questions?  Ask Julia Eyer

Legal Lessons at Lunch with Elvin Houston Next session:  January 7, 2025 Register here Questions?  Ask Priscilla Molina

Bringing the Sparkle Back to Annual Review & Dismissal Meetings January 17, 2025 Register here Questions? Ask Ravin Spofford

Leadership Lessons

Effective Communication: Improving Your Interpersonal Skills 

Strengths-Based Leadership: How to Be an Effective Leader

ESC-20 Special Education Liaisons

The Region 20 Special Education Liaisons are part of a statewide network of special education professionals that work closely with TEA to assist districts and charters to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.  We look forward to hearing from you.

Kimberly Baumgardner

Julia Eyer

Erika Guerrero

Janie Watteau