Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Make Data-Driven Decisions in Half the Time


Looking for ways to make data-driven decisions regarding technology and digital learning without spending mounds of time and money?

At a recent meeting, Kristen Swanson, with BrightBytes, demonstrated a Clarity live site and answered questions about how to assess digital learning environments using a dynamic tool provided through Region 7 ESC.  The session is available through the video connection - available here. Districts have the opportunity to gather data that lead to better decisions.

For more information about BrightBytes contact Donna Stanley, dstanley@esc7.net at 903-988-6962.


Monday, June 2, 2014

Tackle School Bullying with Interventions and the Law

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School bullying expert Donna Clark-Love will present at Region 7 ESC's Bullying Symposium on June 19. This is a great opportunity for educators to get the latest on bullying prevention & intervention, counseling strategies, & much more. Attorney Kelli Karczewski will also present on new laws & legal cases. 

 Register for the session by Tuesday, June 12th, or call us for more information.




Academy for Transformational Leadership Cohort for 2014-2015 is Forming

Region 7 ESC has partnered with TASA to offer the Academy for Transformational Leadership, 2014-2015.

This 8-Day academy is open to any Superintendent, District, or campus leader who is passionate about the transformation of public education in Texas.

This is a repeat of a seminar held last school year, which was very well received, and we are looking forward to having additional leadership teams benefit from this experience!

IMPORTANT NOTE: You can use your Title I funds to pay for this training.

We understand you are waiting for availability of next year’s budget opening to register, so mark the dates on your calendar….you don’t want to miss out on this learning opportunity.

Presenters include the following former Superintendents:

Transformational Leadership.
  • Dr. John Horn, Senior Associate of the Schlechty Center, in partnership with the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA)
  • Roland Chevalier, Senior Associate of the Schlechty Center
  • George G. Thompson, President of the Schlechty Center
Registration deadline October 1st. Please review TASA's Cancellation Policy.

REGISTER ON THE TASA WEBSITE, by October 1st
http://www.tasanet.org/Page/446

For more information, contact:
Glenda Hinsley
903-988-6837
ghinsley@esc7.net

or Vickie Echols
vechols@esc7.net

Registration includes 8 days of training held from 9:00am-4:00pm daily for each two day training.

Day 1-2: October 8-9, 2014
Day 3-4: November 12-13, 2014
Day 5-6: February 4-5, 2015
Day 7-8: April 29-30, 2015


House Bill 5 Graduation Requirements: Get the Latest Info

Get the latest info on the
HB5 graduation requirements. 
Region 7 staff has put together a chart 
outlining all the info you need to know. 




(College Preparatory Courses FAQ page just posted.)