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Today's newsletter provides information related to the following topics.
- Resources for Holocaust Remembrance Week, January 25-29, 2021
- Webinar for Planning Holocaust Remembrance Week Instruction: January 10, 2021
- Texas Home Learning Updates
- Employment Opportunities in the Curriculum Division
In response to the passage of Senate Bill 1828 in 2019, the Governor’s Office designated the week of January 27 as the annual Texas Holocaust Remembrance Week in all Texas public schools. The second annual Texas Holocaust Remembrance Week will take place January 25-29, 2021. During this week, all public schools must provide age-appropriate instruction using materials developed by the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission (THGC).
The THGC has created a Holocaust Remembrance Week webpage to help Texas educators by providing planning and instructional resources for Texas Holocaust Remembrance Week. Please take a moment to review the best practices, lesson plans, resources, links, and readings that the THGC has approved, including resources from Texas holocaust museums.
THGC Director of Education Dr. J.E. Wolfson is also available to answer any questions, explain Holocaust Remembrance Week resources, provide insight, and make recommendations as teachers plan lessons. Contact Dr. Wolfson via e-mail, and he will be happy to give you a call if you prefer. All THGC resources and services are free!
You are invited to join the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission, Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio, and Holocaust Museum Houston for a panel discussion about each institution’s classroom resources that can be used during the second annual Texas Holocaust Remembrance Week (January 25-29, 2021). All educators are invited to attend, but materials are primarily targeted for educators of students in grades 6-12. After the webinar presentations, panelists will be available to answer participants’ questions during a Q&A session.
This FREE webinar takes place at 4:00 PM on Sunday, January 10, via Zoom. Space is limited, so you are encouraged to register early via this webinar registration link.
Sharing Three Exciting RLA Updates from Texas Home Learning (THL)!
1. COVID Recovery Instructional Materials Support Initiative (CRIMSI)
Applications for CRIMSI are now open! CRIMSI is for teachers and schools interested in piloting a unit of THL Instructional Materials in the spring of 2021. This pilot provides remote learning support for teachers, free extra materials like text sets and trade books for RLA, and stipends for participating educators.
Learn more at texashomelearning.org/CRIMSI. Applications requested by January 29th.
2. Featured RLA Product:
Amplify Reading Texas; Available for K-2 and 6-8 for free for all Texans!
Amplify Reading Texas is a supplemental, personalized, online, and student-driven program that teaches critical literacy skills while taking kids on an engaging reading adventure. Amplify Reading Texas for K-2 and 6-8 is available through Texas Home Learning.
 See all available K-12 RLA products at texashomelearning.org/content-by-subject
3. Upcoming Professional Learning Opportunities
Reading Language Arts 6-8 Implementation Series
Purpose: This three-session series is designed for district and school RLA teachers and leaders who are interested in learning more about using the Amplify ELAR Texas program or are ready to get started.
Details:
- January 25 | 4:00 PM CST | Session 1: Foundations of Amplify ELAR
- January 28 | 4:00 PM CST | Session 2: Amplify ELAR Unit Internalization
- February 2 | 4:00 PM CST | Session 3: Amplify ELAR Lesson Internalization
Register for the Series Here
See all recorded and upcoming professional development opportunities at texashomelearning.org.
Visit texashomelearning.org to learn more and reach out to texashomelearning@tea.texas.gov with any questions or feedback!
The Curriculum Standards and Student Support Division at TEA has the following job opportunities currently available.
Reading Language Arts Coordinator—provides statewide support for K–12 reading language arts education in Texas public schools, including guidance regarding the reading language arts Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), review of STAAR reading and writing assessments, and review and development of materials that assist in the implementation of the TEKS
Social Studies Coordinator—provides statewide support for K–12 social studies education in Texas public schools, including guidance regarding the social studies Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), review of STAAR social studies assessments, and review and development of materials that assist in the implementation of the TEKS
The positions are currently posted on the TEA Employment Opportunities page. Interested and qualified candidates can apply for this position using the links above.
Please share this announcement with anyone you think may be qualified for and interested in these positions.
Thank you for your commitment to serving Texas students.
Reading Language Arts Team
Curriculum Standards and Student Support Division
curriculum@tea.texas.gov
(512) 463-9581
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