Textbook Adoption and Instructional Materials Allotment

The best way to address the many questions and concerns regarding approved materials is to access information directly from TEA.

The TEA web site for Instructional Materials and Educational Technology Division  provides detailed information about textbook/resource/materials adoption.  The links below will take you to TEA's information on Instructional Materials Allotment, and the adoption process.

The Instructional Materials and Educational Technology Division provides state level support and coordination in the review, adoption, and distribution of state approved instructional materials and in the implementation of educational technology in Texas public classrooms.

 

http://tea.texas.gov/Curriculum_and_Instructional_Programs/Instructional_Materials/

Legislation from the 82nd Texas Legislature, First Called Session, 2011, created an Instructional Materials Allotment for the purchase of instructional materials, technological equipment and technology-related services.  

http://tea.texas.gov/Curriculum_and_Instructional_Programs/Instructional_Materials/Instructional_Materials_Allotment/Instructional_Materials_Allotment/

Texas Honors Circle: Recognition Announced

Harmony ISD earned a seat at the Texas Comptroller's 2014 Texas Honors Circle based on results of the 2013-14 Financial Allocation Study for Texas (FAST) report.

The Texas Honors Circle Districts list features Texas districts and charter schools that received a five-star FAST rating, which indicates the district or charter is in the lowest 20% of its fiscal peers in terms of core operating expenditures per student. 

 Read more at "PrimeTime7" about what campuses also were recognized.

Scholarship Announcement for HS Seniors - Pass it On

Did you know that the Texas Foreign Language Association (TFLA) would like to recognize your outstanding senior students with cash scholarships to help in the continuation of second language study?

Please consider nominating ONE outstanding high school senior who has completed at least the third level of second language study--and--who plans to continue the study of a foreign language at the university level.

The TFLA Scholarship committee will select multiple scholarship winners based on academic language study and plans for continuation of language study.Scholarships ranging in amounts from $250 to $2,500 will be presented prior to the end of the 2014-2015 school year. To apply, click on Scholarships & Awards (www.tfla.info) and download the application fo the T. Earle Hamilton Student Scholarship.

The deadline to submit applications is: March 1, 2014.

Don't delay--nominate a deserving senior from your high school today!

iTunes Hosts Mission: School Transformation

TASA on iTunes U is the latest in the association's ongoing MISSION: School Transformation. 

Beginning in late 2012, TASA engaged 58 teachers from across the state in a project to transform the teaching and learning process, developing interactive, online content for high-priority, essential learning standards. 

The site provides course resource collections—fully aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)—for high school courses in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. The content—created by teachers for teachers—will foster creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking skills in an engaging, digitally rich learning environment.

To access TASA on iTunes U, please visit www.itunes.com/tasa

Read more at the website for the Texas Association of School Administrators.

Region 7 Best Practices Showcase

The Region 7 Best Practices Showcase is a blog which features some best practices - the ideas and innovations - coming from our public schools in Region 7.

See what the trail blazers are doing.

Learn from their leadership. Leap out and lead with new ideas and innovations.  This showcase is an opportunity for forward thinking, innovative leaders to share knowledge and ideas in order to improve their performance and ultimately, the learning organizations we call schools.

>View Best Practices Blog

We want to hear from you!

Complete the Submission Form and the applicable Media Release Forms, or contact us for more information. 

Do you need more information or help submitting a best practice? Contact us!
Glenda Hinsley, Federal Programs Assistant Director
ghinsley@esc7.net          (903) 988-6837 

The Bard & Breakfast is Back!

The  Bard & Breakfast Series

Educator Workshop  

June 25-28, 2015

Registration offered through Region 7 is now open! 

Focus: Teachers of students in grades 6-12

Scholarships available.

Go behind the scenes with the Texas Shakespeare Festival and engage in a variety of hands-on exercises, discussions, panels, and demonstrations to create a well-rounded approach to teaching the fine arts.  This workshop is designed and taught by professional actors, directors, artisans, and technicians from all over the nation.

·        Earn 30 CPE hours in one weekend

·        See four professional productions

·        Work with professional actors, designers and directors

·        Swap exercises and lesson plans with other educators

·        Develop new strategies for teaching theater

Register for Session #048437   Limited space, so register now!

Teacher Scholarships available through the Texas Shakespeare Festival!  Call 903-983-8610 for more information!

For discounted hotel rates contact the Texas Shakespeare Festival at 903-983-8613.

For more information, contact Betty Steele

Associate Director, Curriculum Services

Phone: (903) 988-6821