Strong Foundations Joint Milestones
*NEW* RBIS Non-Certification Pathway in Math or Literacy: This important 2-day deep-dive into the research on how students learn in math or literacy will be available in early 2025 and may be required for you, depending on your role in Strong Foundations.
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Some of you attended two days of RBIS training previously, which fulfills this requirement. If you have already fulfilled the requirement, you should have received an email with that information on November 21. If you didn’t receive the email and feel you have already attended two days of RBIS training, please email strongfoundations@tea.texas.gov.
Reminder: Cycle 3 AP Training Schedule: A reminder that in last month’s newsletter we shared our LASO Cycle 3 Strong Foundations Approved Provider Training Schedule! We will continue to update this document with registration links and times as we have them and will be adding all of the details to the Interactive Calendar in the coming weeks as well.
Reminder: HQIM Learning Labs – Spring dates are on the calendar! They are sure to fill up VERY fast, so please encourage your districts to sign up soon! A couple of notes regarding Learning Labs:
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Filling out the form is a request for a visit. Visits are not guaranteed, and are dependent on group size, district capacity, etc.
- If you sign up for a visit, be sure that you are in frequent conversation with the Innovator district if changes need to be made.
Strong Foundations Planning Milestones
Upcoming: Instructional Framework – Milestone date for submission is December 13. If you need an extension, please fill out the extension request form.
Strong Foundations Implementation Milestones
Upcoming: December/January Monthly Status Report: Due January 31, 2025.
Strong Foundations Planning Reminders:
AP Framework Coaching Sessions
We’ve extended the coaching to continue through December! This is your chance to get valuable feedback on an LEA’s Instructional Framework at any stage in the creation process. Bring an LEA leader from the Leadership Team to the coaching session! There will be plenty of glows and feedback will be gentle. Sign-up here!
(Required) AP Monthly Meeting
Next meeting is December 13 @ 9:15 a.m. and will focus on creating an impactful Framework Rollout Plan when an LEA is participating in SFP AND SFI. Let’s brainstorm how to go beyond compliance and into the world of powerful FRPs. All SF Managers and AP District Leads are required to attend monthly meetings. Registration for all AP Meetings. Here is the link and instructions for missed AP monthly meetings.
AP Playbook
We’ve added the Tip of the Month slides on the Instructional framework page in the AP Playbook; and have added more areas of strength for our example frameworks.
AP Training Calendar
Please utilize the training calendar in the resource section below to hold time on your calendar for training that is needed for you and your team. We will have registration links updated soon.
SFP LASO Cycle 3 Approved Provider Kick-Off
On January 10 at 9:15 a.m. and January 15 at 2:15p.m. we will be sharing programmatic updates and new requirements for APs. Please join us (either on January 10 or 15) to learn more! LASO Cycle 3 SFP AP Kickoff Registration Link
Strong Foundations Implementation Reminders:
Update: Bluebonnet Learning Purchase Requirements
Year 1 Purchase Requirements: For any HQIM designed for tier-1, full-subject coverage (including Bluebonnet Learning), LEAs must purchase the complete set of materials approved by the State Board of Education (SBOE) to ensure comprehensive standards coverage and quality.
Bluebonnet Learning RLA, Grades K-2:
- Includes both Reading Language Arts and Foundational Skills.
- Requires two daily 60-minute lessons, totaling 120 minutes each day.
Bluebonnet Learning RLA, Grades 4-5:
- Features an integrated Knowledge & Skills program.
- Requires one daily 90-minute lesson.
Bluebonnet Learning RLA, Grade 3:
As a transition grade, Grade 3 has specific requirements:
- Purchase includes an integrated Knowledge and Skills program (like 4th and 5th grade) for one daily 120-minute lesson.
- Also includes a standalone Foundational Skills product for an optional, additional 30-minutes of daily instruction.
- The integrated Knowledge and Skills program (120 minutes) covers all Grade 3 Reading Language Arts TEKS.
- The standalone Foundational Skills product covers all Foundational Skills standards but is an optional supplement to the integrated Knowledge and Skills program.
- Grade 3 standalone Foundational Skills can supplement Tier 1 instruction or provide additional Tier 2 and 3 support as-needed based on student assessments.
Year 2 and Beyond:
- Districts have the option to repurchase standalone Foundational Skills materials to continue supplementing instruction.
- The purchase of all components is only mandatory for Year 1.
- Student consumables will be available for individual purchase for districts starting in year 2 of implementation.
Update: Learning Walk and Observation Data Download
We have added new access to your learning walk data and your observation data on the SFI dashboard! Follow the directions on the corresponding tabs to download your full data set from the dashboard.
Update: Minor updates to the Learning Walk Tool
We have made some updates for clarity in the Learning Walk Tool. You may need to clear your cache or open the form in a new browser to see the most updated version of the tool.
Update: SFI LASO Cycle 3 Approved Provider Kick-Off
On January 10 at 8:00 a.m. and January 15 at 1:00 p.m. we will be sharing programmatic updates and new requirements for APs. Please join us (either on January 10 or 15) to learn more! LASO Cycle 3 SFI AP Kickoff Registration Link
Reminder: We will not have monthly meetings in December, January, or February
Reminder: We have updated the LEA rostering system to give you more visibility into your LEAs’ submitted rosters and to allow you to more easily make changes. There are shortcuts in each of your LEAs’ Google folders with a link to all of their rostered participants including anyone who was originally rostered and any anyone who completed an exit ticket or survey. Please read all of the instructions before interacting with the sheet, and watch the walkthrough in the recording of the IA monthly meeting (starts at 7:28).
LASO Cycle 3 | Texas Education Agency
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