esc region 12 programs & services book 2015-2016
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A publication including all of the programs and services offered here at Education Service Center Region 12.TRANSCRIPT
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
innovate. empower. educate.innovate. empower. educate.
2015 - 2016
EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER REGION 12
OVERVIEW ESC REGION 12of
Executive Staff Jerry MazeExecutive Director
Sharon HensonDeputy Director School Support & Grant Services
Terry MarakChief Financial Officer Financial & Building Services
Charlene SimpsonDeputy Director Academic & Administrative Services
Board of Directors
Joe Pirtle Chairman, Bell County
Bill Killian Vice-Chairman,McLennan County
Connie Z. WhiteSecretary, Coryell & Hamilton Counties
Alexis NeumannCharter Schools
Rex DanielsLampasas & Mills Counties
Clarence Fields Bosque & Hill Counties
John TurpinFalls & Limestone Counties
Sarah LaneFreestone &Navarro Counties
Corsicana Satellite Office(Lee Center)2200 W. 4th Ave.Corsicana, Texas 75110
2101 W. Loop 340Waco, Texas 76712
Waco Main Office
Locations
About UsOne of 20 regional education service centers statewide, ESC Region 12 offers training and expert assistance to educators and school personnel in order to increase student achievement. We offer effective, economical programs and services through professional development, expert assistance, direct services and alternative educator certification.
Our VisionInnovative solutions. Empowered learners. Educated communities.
MissionWe partner with schools and communities to achieve student success.
Quality PolicyProvide services and solutions of the highest standards to satisfy our customers’ expectations.
Green InitiativeEstablish and sustain a commitment to continuously improve the ESC Region 12 environmental footprint.
You Asked, We Provide!ESC Region 12 will provide training and technical assistance to meet the specific needs of customers in the areas of:
1. finance and school business operations,
2. at-risk issues,3. students with disabilities, district
accountability and monitoring ratings,4. state and federal accountability and
compliance issues,5. curriculum, instruction and
assessment,6. educator development/certification,
recruitment and retention,7. district leadership,8. campus leadership,9. technology, and
10. direct services and products.
100 Research Pkwy. Waco, Texas 76704
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Phone: 254.297.1212Fax: 254.666.0823
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Cost-Saving Partnerships: Instructional LeadershipSuperintendent AcademyCounselor CooperativeTEKS Resource SystemInstructional CoachingVideo StreamingWEBCCAT (Eduphoria)Title III Bilingual/ESL SSATxEIS Business Software/Support
TxEIS Student Software/SupportServer HostingPEIMS Data PlusFor-C Software/SupportE-Rate ServicesNCLB-Application for Fed FundsCTE-Carl Perkins SSABackground Check ProgramOnline Recruitment (School Spring)
Distr
ict B Size: 4A
Trainings: 334 participants in 237 sessions
Total Savings:
$93,436Saved by schools & taxpayers for services and trainings received
Cost-Saving Partnerships: CTE Council CooperativeCounselor CooperativeGifted/Talented CooperativeTEKS Resource System CooperativeInstructional CoachingNCLB/ESEA CooperativeEduphoria: School Objects
Eduphoria: PDASWEBCCAT (Eduphoria)Migrant SSAVideoconferencingBackground Check ProgramPersonnel Plus CooperativeDi
strict
C Size: 6ATrainings: 3,446 participants in 1,438 sessions
Total Savings:
$444,358Saved by schools & taxpayers for servicesand trainings received
Size: 1ATrainings: 162 participants in 94 sessions
Total Savings:
$39,884Saved by schools & taxpayers for servicesand trainings received
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Cost-Saving Partnerships: Counselor CooperativeChild Nutrition ProgramSuperintendent AcademyGifted/Talented CooperativeEnhanced Curriculum CooperativeTEKS Resource System CooperativeNCLB-Application for Fed FundsTotal Federal Funds PackageCTE-Carl Perkins SSAMigrant SSA
Title III Bilingual/ESL SSAServer HostingInternet AccessVideoconferencingE-Rate ServicesFinancial Audit PreparationBackground Check ProgramPersonnel Plus CooperativeOnline Recruitment (School Spring)Video StreamingTEKS Resource System Cooperative
DMACEduphoria: School Objects Eduphoria: PDASWEBCCAT (Eduphoria)STAAR OneTxEIS Business Software/SupportTxEIS Student Software/SupportTime Clock PlusPEIMS Data PlusFor-C Software/Support
Turning your high-dollar needsinto low-cost solutions.
These examples are modeled after actual Region 12 districts and their savings accrued in 2013-2014.
How can we help you save?
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TABLE CONTENTSof
Standard Workshop FeesMaterials FeesRefund PolicyWorkshop Registration
Section 1 Fees5555
Section 2 Administrators & LeadershipSuperintendent Leadership ServicesSuperintendent Leadership Academy Co-opSchool Board TrainingAdministrator Leadership Support & TrainingAdministrator Leadership CoachingProgram Effectiveness Analysis & SupportAdvanced Leadership Institute for PrincipalsInstructional Leadership NetworkPersonnel On DemandPersonnel Plus Co-opPersonnel Plus Co-op + Online Recruitment ServicesNetchemia Online Recruitment ServiceBackground Check Program
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Section 3 Alternative Certification & TrainingPrincipal Preparation & Certification ProgramCounselor CertificationMaster Teacher CertificationTeacher Preparation & Certification ProgramMaster of Arts in Teaching
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Section 4 Business & Financial ServicesTxEIS Business SoftwareFOR-C SoftwareCustomized Accounting, Bookkeeping & Payroll ServicesFinancial Audit PreparationTSDS/PEIMS Co-opSkyward Student Software & SupportOnData SuiteTxEIS Student Software SupportSchool Finance ServicesFinancial Benchmarking ServicesBusiness Office Support Services (B.O.S.S.)
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Section 5 Curriculum, Instruction & AssessmentEnhanced Curriculum Co-opTEKS Resource System Co-opGifted & Talented Co-opContent Area Training & SupportTexas Regional Science & Math CollaborativesResponse to Intervention (RtI) SupportStatewide Assessment StrategiesInstructional Coaching
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Section 6 Federal Programs SupportNo Child Left Behind/ESEA Support No Child Left Behind/ESEA Support Co-op Total Federal Programs PackageTitle I, Part A Homeless Services SupportTitle I, Part C Migrant Shared Services Arrangement Title I, Part C Migrant Services SupportTitle II, Part A Shared Service Arrangement State Compensatory EducationTitle III, Part A - Bilingual/ESL Support ServicesTitle III, Part A - Bilingual/ESL Shared Services Arrangement
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Section 7 School Support ServicesChild Nutrition ProgramChild Nutrition AcademyCounseling Support ServicesCounselor Co-op Student Development PresentationsCollege & Career Readiness SupportCTE Council Co-opCTE Carl Perkins Shared Services Arrangement Kaplan College Readiness SolutionsESC Region 12 Virtual SchoolCoordinated School Health Services Coordinated School Health Co-opSchool Security Audit
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Section 8 Special EducationSpecial Education Administrative Leadership SupportSpecial Education Compliance SupportAssistive TechnologyEvaluationFacilitated IEP MeetingsInclusive Practices - Access to General CurriculumInstructional Coaching for Special EducationTWU TETN SLP Master’s Distance Learning Program
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Section 9 TechnologyDMAC Solutionseduphoria! PDAseduphoria! School ObjectsSTAAR One™TEKSbankE-Rate Consulting ServicesEDLINK 12 Internet ServicesESC12 Videoconferencing OnlineInstructional Technology Coordinators’ & Contacts SupportVideo Streaming & Video Streaming Plus through Discovery Education
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Program Contact: Charlene Simpson
Fees
Refund PolicyIf ESC Region 12 cancels an event or if the event exceeds maximum enrollment, a pre-paid participant will be issued a full refund or fee transferred to a future event.
If an unpaid registered participant is unable to attend an event, they must email [email protected] before the end of the day
Workshop RegistrationVisit www.esc12.net and refer to Online Registration. Please send completed registration forms with payment to:
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 254.666.2367
Mail: Registration ESC Region 12 P.O. Box 23409 Waco, Texas 76702
On-site registration may also be available.
Standard Workshop FeesFor presentations at ESC Region 12 in Waco or at the Corsicana satellite given by ESC Region 12 staff:
On-site presentations at districts/charters by ESC Region 12 staff:
Note: Fees are on a per specialist basis. On-site customized training is available at set rates. Out of region fees negotiated.
Materials FeesIn most cases, materials are included in the cost of the workshop. If there is an additional cost for materials, this will be noted in the session description.
Registration FeeFull DayHalf Day
G/T Full DayG/T Half Day
Cost Per Participant$85$50
$100$60
Participants1-49
50-99100-129
130+
Full-Day Fee$850$950
$1,050$1,500
Half-Day Fee$525$625$725$925
of the event. Otherwise, the participant / district will be invoiced for the cost of the session.
If a pre-paid registered participant is unable to attend an event, they should email [email protected] before the end of the day of the event to receive a refund or transfer fee to a future event.
FEES
PERSONNEL A SERVICE OF ESC REGION 12
Does your district need a part-time counselor, librarian or nurse? Education Service Center Region 12 offers certified contract personnel on demand to fill your district and campus needs!
LEAVE IT TO USLet us find you the perfect match for your district. ESC Region 12 will conduct job searches and pay the benefits to make the process as easy and cost-efficient as possible.
Contact:Larry Robinson | 254.297.1203 | [email protected]
“Personnel on demand has been a life-saver in the area of library services for West ISD as we have worked to restore our resource centers on temporary campuses. From organizing existing collections and setting up e-books to cataloging donated materials, we couldn’t have made it without ESC Region 12!”
-Jan Hungate, Chief Administrative Officer, West ISD
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Administrators & Leadership
• Superintendent Leadership Services• Superintendent Leadership Academy Co-op• School Board Training• Administrator Leadership Support & Training• Administrator Leadership Coaching• Program Effectiveness Analysis & Support• Advanced Leadership Institute for Principals• Instructional Leadership Network
Administrators & Leadership Support Services
• Personnel On Demand• Personnel Plus Co-op• Personnel Plus Co-op + Online Recruitment Services• Netchemia Online Recruitment Service• Background Check Program
Human Resources
Administrators & Leadership Support provides professional development and expert assistance to superintendents, central office administrators, campus leadership and school boards. The service provides a link of communication between ESC Region 12, TEA and local education agencies.
ADMINISTRATORS & LEADERSHIP
Administrator Leadership Support & TrainingWe offer a wide array of training and services to help new administrators start off right.
• Accountability – navigating the ever-evolving rules and requirements of both state and federal accountability, including PBMAS and Data Validation Monitoring
• Administrative/Campus Leadership – team and culture development, PDAS, T-TESS, P-TESS, GPC and new teacher orientation
• Campus & District Snapshot – observation, analysis and detailed feedback on classrooms, facilities and environment, including the new MAPSS web-based campus snapshot tool
• Curriculum Council – updates on legislative changes, resources and timely curriculum and assessment initiatives with an opportunity to network with other administrators
• Instructional Rounds – systematic improvement effort that allows administrators and teachers to learn from each other to identify actions that will increase student achievement
Superintendent Leadership ServicesOur Field Service Agents provide a liaison to connect district superintendents with ESC Region 12 programs and services. They act as a link of communication between ESC Region 12, TEA and education agencies, providing crucial policy and governance assistance.
Superintendent Leadership Academy Co-opThis academy is designed to combine networking, dialogue, technology, field-based experience and expert presenters to meet the needs of both beginning and experienced superintendents. Topics are based on current issues and superintendents’ interests.
School Board TrainingThe School Board Training Program provides professional development and required training to school board members. Topics include:
• Orientation to the Texas Education Code• Update to the Texas Education Code• Team Building• Finance and Budgeting
ADMINISTRATORS & LEADERSHIP
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Administrators
& Leadership
Instructional Leadership NetworkThe Instructional Leadership Network is designed to provide professional development, expert assistance and support for today’s busy administrators. The network is based on research and best practices and focuses on timely content and information that is sustained throughout the year.
Support areas include:• Instructional leadership management• Organizational leadership management• Curriculum planning• Campus culture
Administrator Leadership CoachingAdministrator Leadership Coaching provides district and campus leaders with job-embedded expert assistance and leadership support to improve district and campus performance through enhancement of leadership skills and capacity.
Customized services may include:• Collaborative Planning• Classroom Observations/Instructional Planning• Meeting Facilitation• Cognitive Coaching• Survey Analysis• Reflective Conferencing• Online Support and Programming
Program Contact: Stephanie Kucera
Advanced Leadership Institute for PrincipalsThis institute is tailored for administrators who are leaders among their peers. Grow your district’s leadership capacity by participating in this premier institute. The institute includes six training sessions, Transformational Leadership Institute materials, participation in an Instructional Rounds visit of your choice and a Professional Learning Network.
Participants must:• be recommended by their superintendent• have 3 years of experience• show proven results in academic performance
Sessions cover:• Envisioning Greatness: creating urgency in exemplary schools• Empowering Change: focusing acts of improvement through
meaningful conversations• Unlocking Potential: achieving high performance through
powerful communication and collaboration• Experiencing Excellence: reaching new heights through the art
and science of teaching• Leading and Training Indicators: becoming an information-rich
school Learn more and submit nominations at www.esc12.net/leadership.
Program Contact: Charlene Simpson
[email protected] SUPPORT SERVICES
New!
Program Effectiveness Analysis & SupportBy reviewing documents specific to the program area and interviewing campus administrators, program staff and teachers, we can provide an organized report that includes findings, areas where improvement is needed (along with recommendations), strengths, and additional resources/support.
Any services or program supported, including:• Business Office Procedures• Child Nutrition• Counseling• Curriculum Management• Data Management• Emergency Operations/School Safety Measures• Federal Grants & Programs• House Bill 5 Compliance• Information Services (PEIMS, TxEIS, etc.)• Information Technology Audits• Special Education Requirements• State Initiatives
Personnel On DemandDoes your district need a part-time counselor, librarian or nurse? We can currently provide part-time contract employment for districts in the position of counselor, librarian or nurse, but other areas may be added as needed or requested. We will customize our offerings based upon your individual need.
Personnel Plus Co-op Co-op members receive these vital services at a great co-op package price.
Certification Services • Current certification information • Expert assistance for certification issues • Accurate, immediate responses to your questions • Timely permit processing • Annual Job Fair registration (table) • Teacher recruitment at area job fairs
Professional Development • Reduced fee for members to attend multiple workshops presented by TASB at ESC Region 12 ($25 discount per person) • Training for Online Recruitment Services
Additional Services • Personnel Directors’ Network Meetings
HUMAN RESOURCES
Human Resources Support provides services to human resources personnel and campus/district administrators. These services include online recruitment, background checks, certification services, network meetings, temporary staffing for select positions and an annual educator job fair.
Personnel Plus Co-op + Online Recruitment ServicesMembers of the ESC Region 12 Personnel Plus Co-op can add Online Recruitment through Netchemia at a discounted price.
Netchemia Online Recruitment ServiceNetchemia Online Recruitment Services offers the tools you need to manage the hiring process from job posting to job offer.
Netchemia Recruit & Hire• Application manager• Interview management• Candidate self-service tools• Easy customization and job management• Reporting and analytics• Job board access and position posting• Compatibility with finance, HRMS, substitute and absence
management systems
Netchemia Records• Onboarding process management makes new hire packets
easy to complete and track• Standardize and simplify exit and dismissal processing• Custom, smart digital storage• Build and customize e-forms• E-Signatures, automatic workflows and reminder alerts• Quickly identify what’s missing with comprehensive
dashboards and easy-to-use reporting
HR Program Contact: Larry Robinson
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Background Check ProgramThe Background Check Program includes the following:
• Unlimited instant criminal database searches, including sex offender data from all 50 states with over 200 total criminal record databases.
• Batch processing of first inquiry criminal records checks• 1-800 number dispute resolution service.• Consulting services related to criminal records, personnel
policies and procedures.• National county-by-county checks based on social security
number traces, and search of criminal records in each identified county of residence across the U.S.
• Automated search of Backgroundchecks.com archives for previously reported background check results.
Related Services:• Educator Job Fair• Personnel Directors’ Network
Meetings
Administrators
& Leadership
Help us grow
Do you know someone who would make an excellent teacher, principal or superintendent?
tomorrow’s educators.
Nobody knows the right people for these jobs better than you.
TheRIGHTCHOICE
Help us help you. Learn more about our Educator Preparation & Certification program at
www.esc12.net/services.
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Alternative Certification & Training
• Principal Preparation & Certification Program
• Counselor Certification
• Master Teacher Certification
• Teacher Preparation & Certification Program
• Master of Arts in Teaching
The Alternative Certification Programs at ESC Region 12 are designed to offer a cost-saving alternative to traditional colleges and universities for prospective teachers, paraprofessionals or current educators seeking certification. Services are offered at convenient times, using a blended model of face-to-face and online instruction at an accelerated pace that makes them a viable option for working professionals.
Counselor CertificationESC Region 12, in partnership with ESC Region 4, provides online counselor certification. The program courses are offered online through ESC Region 4, with internships supervised by ESC Region 12. Participants must have a master’s degree and submit an application to ESC Region 4.
Benefits include:• Flexibility of online course• Integrated theory and practice• Practicums can be completed anywhere in state of Texas• Cohorts beginning February and August of each year
ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION &
Master Teacher CertificationA certified Master Teacher teaches content and serves as a content teacher mentor. The ESC Region 12 Master Teacher Preparation Program provides approximately 100 hours of instruction, preparing participants to take the appropriate certification test for possible master teacher certification in Reading (K-12), Math (EC-4, 4-8, 8-12) or Science (EC-4, 4-8, 8-12).
Course includes:
Principal Preparation & Certification Program (PPCP)
The Principal Preparation and Certification Program (PPCP) provides an alternative to the traditional certification path for ESC Region 12 customers. Educators who enter this program must possess a master’s degree and have completed at least two years of creditable teaching experience.
Benefits include:• Professional cohort with members in other districts• Classroom presentations by experts in various areas of
education and administrative roles• Preparation for successful completion of TExES exam• Mentoring by program directors during and after program
completion
• Content area instruction• Pedagogy• Collaboration• Test preparation
• Expert assistance• Books and materials for
the course
ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION & TRAINING
Master of Arts in TeachingESC Region 12 facilitates the offering of a Master of Arts in teaching through Louisiana College as a dual enrollment in conjunction with our teacher certification program. Students will receive 15 hours of credit toward the 33 hours required to obtain the Master of Arts degree when completing the Pre-service Training of the TPCP program.
Benefits include:• Money savings with dual enrollment• Convenient local and online classes• Master of Arts degree from a fully accredited college
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Program Contact: Stephanie Kucera
Alt. Certification & Training
Teacher Preparation & Certification Program (TPCP)
We offer cutting edge teacher preparation to individuals with a bachelor’s degree who are seeking to enter the teaching profession. Our engaging curriculum is taught through a blended model of face-to-face and online courses. Expert teachers in the different fields use research-based principles.
Benefits include:• Personalized guidance and structured support through
all phases of certification process• Direct connection with latest job openings at area
schools• New Teacher Academy which provides support for the
first year in the classroom• Candidates historically have shown a 98 percent passing
rate on exams• Program has received a 99 percent customer satisfaction
rating
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & ACADEMIES• Paraprofessional Academy• School Bus Driver Certification & Re-certification• Substitute Training
Are your school’s programs... effective?in compliance?
cost efficient?
PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS,ANALYSIS & SUPPORT
“The program review was quick, efficient and eye opening for our administrators. Our report was very thorough with positive and constructive feedback. I would encourage anyone with compliance, efficiency or effectiveness questions to consider using this service.”
Bring in an expert team from ESC Region 12 to help evaluate the health of your programs with our Program Effectiveness, Analysis & Support service.We offer a step-by-step, objective overview of the in-depth data you need on your programs, plus training for staff and ongoing support for any areas that need improvement.
Find out more at www.esc12.net/effective.
--Superintendent
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Business & Financial Services
• TxEIS Business Software
• FOR-C Software
• Customized Accounting, Bookkeeping & Payroll Services
• Financial Audit Preparation
Information Services - School Business
• TSDS/PEIMS Services & Support
• OnData Suite
• Skyward Student Software & Support
• TxEIS Student Software & Support
Information Services - Student Records & Data
• School Finance Services
• Financial Benchmarking Services
• Business Office Support Services (B.O.S.S.)
School Finance
INFORMATION SERVICES - SCHOOL
We provide a variety of business software packages and accounting services that are designed to assure district financial data is accurate and available in a timely manner. The services are performed in accordance with the requirements of TEA’s Financial Accountability System Resource Guide and assists districts in complying with federal, state and local requirements and regulations.
TxEIS Business SoftwareThe TxEIS Business Software is a web-based fully featured financial accounting package designed exclusively for Texas schools with accompanying support by ESC Region 12 business staff.
Modules include:• Accounts Receivable• Asset Management• Budget• Finance • Employee Access/Self-Service• Human Resources
• Warehouse• Position Management• Purchasing• Job Portal• Document Storage
INFORMATION SERVICES - SCHOOL
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Business & Financial Services
Program Contact: David McKamie
Customized Accounting, Bookkeeping & Payroll ServicesESC Region 12 can provide full service bookkeeping on an annual or as needed basis. These services are also available as short-term emergency assistance and can be considered part of a district’s disaster plan.
Services include, but are not limited to:• Financial oversight for districts who have had financial
difficulties• 911 services for unexpected staff illness or departure• Support for districts that may have staff without the
appropriate/adequate background• One-on-one hands-on training for new or interim personnel• Assistance with state funding questions• Bond accounting issues• Tax rate adoption and reporting• Assistance with budget preparation and analysis• Assistance with grant coding and analysis • Payroll preparation• Accounts payable processing• Monthly bank reconciliations• Quarterly and annual reporting for TRS/IRS
Financial Audit PreparationOur experienced staff of CPAs and accountants will review your district’s financial data in order to assure the books and records are complete and accurate prior to the outside auditor’s annual scheduled visit.
Services include:• Review the balance sheet portion of the general ledger• Review/Reconcile State Revenue• Review/Reconcile Federal Grant Revenue and reporting• Record year end accrual entries• District audit report is reviewed prior to and in anticipation
of board approval
FOR-C SoftwareThe Financial Organizational Review and Compliance (FOR-C) Software is a comprehensive web-based Financial Audit Toolkit supported by ESC Region 12 business staff. The software creates a template for district policies and procedures allowing for easy ongoing updates and maintenance.
Tools include:• Financial Policies and Procedures • General Information about Financial Audits• Common Audit Findings• Internal Fiscal Audit Review Protocol• Purchasing Manual Template• Investment Strategy Sample Manual• An Administrator’s Guide to School Finance• Federal and State Program Audit Tools• Special Education Operating Guidelines Template• Time and Effort, Job Descriptions, Maintenance of Effort
and more• General Sample Forms• Power Point Training
BUSINESS
A variety of student administrative software and support packages is available based on school need. These web-based products and services assist schools in complying with state and local reporting and tracking student progress. Training and support is provided with workshops and email/phone assistance.
TSDS/PEIMS Co-opESC Region 12 provides training on TSDS/PEIMS data elements and requirements and facilitates TSDS/PEIMS services to meet statewide submission requirements with all ESC Region 12 districts.
INFORMATION SERVICES - STUDENT
Services include:• TSDS/PEIMS Training• Facilitation of PEIMS submission processes• Student Attendance Accounting Handbook training and support• Summer and Fall TSDS/PEIMS updates• TSDS Unique ID • Discipline Training• PEIMS Admin Overview• Edit+ Technical Support• TREx, PET, PID, Unique ID, Edit Plus Support • ECDS
Customer Testimonial“Our regional service center allows our district to function and operate at a fraction of the cost we would have to pay if we were seeking public or private assistance.”
INFORMATION SERVICES - STUDENT
OnData SuiteOnData Suite is a web-based PEIMS-focused data analysis tool that adds value to your PEIMS information by providing access to thousands of reports. Hosting service is provided by ESC Region 12.
OnData Suite reports include:• All Student and Staff Data for prior 10 years• All Actual Financial Data• All Budget Financial Data• PBMAS Accountability Reports for Bilingual, Career Tech,
Special Education and NCLB• FIRST Rating Report• OCR (Office of Civil Rights) Report• Student Cohort Reports• TAKS/STAAR to PEIMS Disaggregation
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Program Contact: David McKamie
Skyward Student Software & Support Skyward Student Software is a web-based fully featured student software package designed exclusively for Texas schools with accompanying support by ESC Region 12 staff.
Benefits Include:
TxEIS Student Software & SupportTxEIS Student Software is a web-based student software package designed exclusively for Texas schools with accompanying support by ESC Region 12 staff.
Benefits include:• TxEIS Student Software Hosting• State Software Field Level Support• PEIMS Support (Includes PID, PET, TREx)• TxEIS/Peims workshops for campus users, counselors,
principals and PEIMS personnel• Online registration through Parent Portal (txconnect)• Attendance/Attendance Letter System• Scheduling/TxMyZone• Grade Book, Grade Reporting/GPA & Transcripts• Discipline/Teacher Gradebook Referrals• Special Education • Health, including State Mandated Reports• Graduation Plan• Test Scores, including ACT/SAT input• OCR (Office of Civil Rights) Reporting• Parent Portal including mobile capability• Exports: TRex, PET, Unique ID, Cafeteria, Fitness Gram,
STAAR/TAKS Precoding, Online STAAR/TAKS EOC , DMAC Class Roster, Eduphoria
• Personal Graduation Plan (PGP)• TSDS• ECDS• Document Storage
Business & Financial ServicesRECORDS & DATA
• State Software Field Level Support
• PEIMS Support (Includes PID, PET, TREx)
• Fully-Hosted DR• Texas & Federal Reports• Web Hosting• Census/Demographics• Scheduling• Master Schedule Builder• Attendance• Grading/Report Cards• Discipline • Transportation Reporting
• Data Mining• Athletic Eligibility• Educator Access+• Transcripts• SMS-Mobile• Open Enrollment• Graduation Requirements• Gradebooks• Health Records• Family Access• Lesson Plans• TSDS• ECDS
SCHOOL FINANCE
School Finance ServicesThis service provides superintendents, business managers, finance directors and transportation directors with expert assistance, professional development opportunities and trainings.
School Finance Services include:• Transportation Reporting• Business Managers’ Roundtable• SOF Template Workshop• Public Funds Investment Act – Investment Officer Training
Financial Benchmarking ServicesThis service provides superintendents, business managers, finance directors and program directors with periodic reports from the School Finance department to assist with revenue projection, cash flow management and compliance with state and federal programs.
Financial Benchmarking Services include: • Calculation of state funding each attendance cycle, based on
changing student attendance and demographic data• Cash flow analysis, estimation of cash position and comparison of
revenues to expenditures performed monthly• Calculation of compliance with state and federal programs,
performed semi-annually, for IDEA MOE, ESEA MOE and state allotments
Business Office Support Services (B.O.S.S.)This service provides superintendents, business managers, finance directors and program directors with assistance and periodic reports in the areas of state and local revenue projection, analysis of cash flow and calculation of cash position.
Business Office Support Services (B.O.S.S.) include:
• Calculation of state funding each attendance cycle based on changing student attendance and demographic data
• Monthly cash flow analysis, estimation of cash position and comparison of revenues to expenditures
The School Finance Program supports school districts, charter schools and other educational institutions by providing state and local revenue planning and modeling, state aid forecasting and compliance and financial research services.
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Program Contact: Nick Brown
RELATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
• Business Managers’ Roundtable
• School Business Conference
For all professional development opportunities and events, please visit our online registration system at www.esc12.net.
Business & Financial Services
MASTER TEACHERCERTIFICATION
A Master Teacher is an individual who holds a Master Teacher Certificate and whose primary duties are to teach the content
and to serve as a content teacher mentor to other teachers. Master teacher certification will result in deeper content and
pedagogy knowledge to effectively instruct struggling students and to effectively mentor campus teachers.
The ESC Region 12 Master Teacher Preparation Program (Master Reading or Master Math Teacher Certification) provides approximately 100 hours of instruction, which includes:
• Content• Pedagogy• Collaboration
• Test preparation• Expert assistance• Books for the course
The successful completion of the program allows teachers to take the appropriate certification test for possible master teacher certification in Reading (K-12), Math (EC-4, 4-8, 8-12) or Science (EC-4, 4-8, 8-12).
Learn more at www.esc12.net/masterteacher.
MASTER TEACHERCERTIFICATION
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Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
• Enhanced Curriculum Co-op• TEKS Resource System Co-op• Gifted & Talented Co-op• Content Area Training & Support• Texas Regional Science & Math Collaboratives• Response to Intervention (RtI) Support• Statewide Assessment Strategies• Instructional Coaching
The Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment programs provide professional development and expert assistance to PK-12 educators in the areas of TEKS Resource System, STAAR, Instructional Coaching, Instructional Strategies, Response to Intervention, Technology Integration and more.
Gifted & Talented Co-opThe Gifted and Talented Co-op provides professional development and expert assistance to PK-12 teachers and administrators in the ESC Region 12 area at a discounted price.
Benefits include: • 30 hours of initial G/T training • Six-hour G/T update on various topics • Six-hour G/T update for counselors & administrators• Online G/T training at a discounted price • Expert assistance in options, planning and implementing of
G/T programs
TEKS Resource System Co-opThe TEKS Resource System (TEKS RS) offers a comprehensive, customizable, user-friendly curriculum management system built on current research-based practices. Its primary focus is to create an aligned curriculum for the four core content areas in grades K-12.
The benefits of the TEKS RS Co-op include:• TEKS RS 101 for Administrators & Teachers• TEKS RS Leadership Network• Evidence-based professional development • Expert assistance
Enhanced Curriculum Co-opThe Enhanced Curriculum Co-op offers a wealth of content-area training and services at a discounted price or at no additional cost. This is an excellent option for districts who are looking to get the most out of their training dollars.
Benefits include:• Content Area Workshops – ELA/R, Math, Science,
Social Studies• TEKS Resource System support sessions• Annual TEKS Resource System Conference• Conferences discounted 50%• On-site consultation and training discounts
$100 Off Full-Day / $50 Off Half-Day• Technology Integration Services• Discounts for Instructional Coaching Services and Instructional
Coaching Network Note: There may be an additional cost over co-op prices for outside presenters, materials or special events.
CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION &
Customer Testimonial“As a small district, the services of ESC Region 12 are invaluable. They are always there when I need them.”
CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION &
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Program Contact: Gina Pasisis
Curriculum, Instruction
& AssessmentASSESSMENT
Content Area Training & SupportESC Region 12 offers a multitude of content area professional development, expert assistance, resources, research-based strategies and ongoing communication for PK-12 teachers to enhance their skills and knowledge in providing lessons that give students research, analysis and critical thinking skills needed to be successful on assessments.
• ELA/R – reading, writing, oral and written conventions, listening and speaking support
• Mathematics – primary and secondary problem solving, formative assessment, numeracy and fluency strategies, models/manipulatives/centers support
• Social Studies – K-3 Communities, Texas, U.S. and world history and cultures, geography, economics and government support
• Science – Elementary science, secondary biology, chemistry, astronomy, physics and environmental sciences
Texas Regional Science & Math CollaborativesTexas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching is a network of educational partnerships that provide sustained professional development to PK-12 teachers of science and mathematics.
Benefits of the Collaboratives include:• Evidence-Based professional development• Leadership development• Networking opportunities• Honoring the Teachers event• Ongoing communication
LEX Labs at the Baylor Research & Innovation Collaborative (BRIC)The Education Service Center (ESC) Region 12 has partnered with Huckabee, an educational architectural, engineering and management firm, and the Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative (BRIC) to design and test the next-generation of innovative classrooms and laboratories in a near-6,000-square-foot educational research facility located in the BRIC. The partnership constitutes the first project fully dedicated to one of the founding objectives of the BRIC: furthering education and research in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
Image of Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative used with permission. © 2013 Charles Davis Smith, AIA
Response to Intervention (RtI) SupportThis program provides professional development through training, technical assistance and leadership to district and charter school personnel to develop a district/campus framework that addresses the needs of all students. This is accomplished through a continuum of services which provide high-quality instruction and tiered intervention strategies aligned with individual student needs for grades K-12, frequent monitoring of progress to make results-based academic or behavioral decisions and the application of child response data to important educational decisions.
Customizable assistance includes:• RtI needs-assessment for district/campus• RtI documentation development• Program evaluation• Design of RtI process for district/campus• Data collection and use for guiding instruction• Coaching support for RtI implementation• Coaching support for interventionists• Professional development
Statewide Assessment StrategiesWe offer professional development and expert assistance in the area of assessment of students. Testing programs include STAAR-A, STAAR Alt II and TELPAS.
Assistance includes:• Testing Coordinator Training and Support• Assessments for Special Populations• Consultative Services• Communication and Updates on State Testing Requirements
CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION &
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RELATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
• CHAMPS
• Classroom Management
• Data Analysis Support
• Instructional Technology Support
Program Contact: Gina Pasisis
Curriculum, Instruction
& Assessment
Instructional CoachingThe Instructional Coaching Service provides PK-12 teachers with job-embedded expert assistance and customizable, instructional support to improve teacher and student success.
Customized services may include:• Campus-Based Professional Development• Collaborative Planning• Data Analysis• Resource Alignment• Classroom Observations• Team Teaching
The Total Federal Program package is available to LEAs that contract for Application & Compliance Report Preparation and join shared services arrangements (SSAs) for all other funded Title programs.
• Personalized technical assistance with any federal program need
• Provision of data collection tools and on-site federal program meetings to complete and submit NCLB Consolidated Application and Compliance Reports
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Federal Programs Support
• No Child Left Behind (NCLB)/ESEA Support• No Child Left Behind (NCLB)/ESEA Support Co-op• Total Federal Programs Package
No Child Left Behind/ESEA
• Title I, Part A Homeless Services Support• Title I, Part C Migrant Services Support• Title I, Part C Migrant Shared Services
Arrangement
Title I Support
• Title III, Part A Bilingual/ESL Support Services• Title III, Part A Bilingual/ESL Shared Services Arrangement
Title III, Part A Bilingual
• Title II, Part A Shared Service Arrangement• State Compensatory Education
Title II, Part A & State Comp
Total Federal Programs Package
Total Federal Programs PackageThe Total Federal Program package is available to LEAs that contract for Application & Compliance Report Preparation and join shared services arrangements (SSAs) for all other funded Title programs.
Level 3:• Personalized technical assistance with any federal
program need• Provision of data collection tools and on-site federal program
meetings to complete and submit NCLB Consolidated Application and Compliance Reports
• Discount of .5%
NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND/ESEA
No Child Left Behind (NCLB)/ESEA SupportA data-driven program of events and training opportunities are planned yearly through requirements outlined in ESC TEA Federal Applications and input solicited from LEAs.
Services include:• Dissemination of Title I Info and Resources• NCLB Consolidated Application and Compliance Report Training• Highly Qualified Teacher/Paraprofessional information and
resources• Private Non-Profit School participation information and
reporting• Alignment with TCDSS Support (PBMAS, Focus & Priority Grants)• Alignment with Div of Accred & School Support expectations• Homeless/McKinney Vento information and resources• School Climate• State Capacity Building Initiative information resources• Networking Opportunities for Title I Principals/Administrators • Federal program intervention/validation processes• Comprehensive Needs-Assessment information and resources• Campus Improvement Planning information and resources• Parent/Community Engagement Statewide Initiative
information• Federal Flexibility information and resources• Parent Involvement, requirements, policies, compacts and
campus planning
The Federal Programs department provides support and professional development to all Region 12 Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and leveled federal program cooperatives. Staff provide direct support through personalized expert assistance with a focus on federal compliance and continuous improvement.
No Child Left Behind (NCLB)/ESEA Support Co-opCost-effective support is offered at three levels to districts and LEAs who join our NCLB/ESEA Support Co-operative.
Members receive:
Level 1:• Personalized, targeted technical assistance and training
Level 2:• Personalized, targeted technical assistance and training• Provision of data collection tools and on-site federal
program meetings to complete and submit NCLB Consolidated Application and Compliance Reports
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Federal Programs
Support
Title I, Part C - Migrant Services SupportDirect services and support is offered to migrant students and families in Region 12 LEAs under the Title I - Part C Migrant Education Program, which was designed to support programs that help migrant students overcome the challenges of mobility, cultural and language barriers, social isolation, and other difficulties associated with a migratory lifestyle.
Services include: • No cost professional development• An assigned Migrant Service Coordinator (MSC) • Training for MSC and migrant program personnel • Assistance in the identification and recruitment of migrant
students • Migrant student data entry services through the New
Generation System (NGS) • Migrant Parent Advisory Council• Priority for Service instructor to work one-on-one with
campus administrators and teachers• Assistance in meeting state and federal requirements• Counseling services provided by ESC Region 12 to migrant
students to assist with graduation plans, credit accrual and accessing financial aid
Title I, Part C - Migrant Shared Services Arrangement (SSA)This Shared Services Arrangement provides districts with direct services required under the No Child Left Behind Title I, Part C (Migrant Education Program) for migrant students and families.
Members receive:• All Migrant Services Support• Completion of the NCLB Consolidated Application for
Funding as well as completion and submission of the NCLB Compliance Report
TITLE I SUPPORT Program Contact: Carie Downes254.297.1252
Title I, Part A - Homeless Services SupportTraining opportunities and technical assistance is provided in conjunction with the Texas Homeless Education Office (THEO) as required in ESC Title I, Part A Federal Application and through input solicited from Region 12 LEAs to determine needs for ongoing federal requirements.
Services include:• Technical assistance through ESC Homeless Liaison• On-going dissemination of federal homeless program
information• Homeless Liaison training and support• Federal Program network meetings (2/year minimum) • NCLB Initial Compliance review indicators as they pertain to
homeless • Networking opportunities for Title I Principals, Administrators,
Homeless Liaisons, Counselors and PEIMS personnel • Technical assistance for federal and state compliance
TITLE II, PART A & STATE COMP
Title II, Part A Shared Service Arrangement (SSA)This shared service arrangement method will allow districts to utilize Title II, Part A funds to implement innovative programs of training and professional development in core academic areas for paraprofessionals, teachers and principals, as well as campus/district leadership skills for principals and small school superintendents. District participants in the SSA direct the flow of these funds to ESC Region 12 to obtain training and professional development.
Eligible programs & services:• ESC Region 12 Enhanced Curriculum Co-op• ESC Region 12 Debit Bonus System• ESC Region 12 Counselors’ Cooperative• District and Campus Administrative Leadership Skills• Professional Development• Payroll costs for teachers employed for the purpose of
reducing class size (must be NCLB highly qualified)• Recruitment, hiring and retention of qualified teachers• Improving the teacher/paraprofessional workforce to
meet NCLB highly qualified standard
State Compensatory EducationThe ESC Region 12 Federal Program Division and Counselor’s Cooperative work collaboratively to provide support and direct assistance through personalized technical assistance and up-to-date professional development with a focus on state compliance and continuous improvement. Training opportunities are planned yearly.
Professional Development and Services include:• Identifying at-risk students based on the 13 State
Compensatory Education criteria and adequately addressing the needs of at-risk learners and those students who are behind their peers
• Early Warning Data System• Campus Planning, Comprehensive Needs Assessment, and
Campus Improvement Plans• Technical assistance by email and telephone for State
Compensatory Education related needs
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Title III, Part A - Bilingual/ESL Shared Services Arrangement (SSA)This SSA provides district personnel with timely and beneficial Bilingual/ESL/LEP services.
Benefits include: • Online norm-reference tests (grades 3-12 only) • Completion of Title III, Part A Federal Application, TEA
negotiations and Compliance Report • Assistance in meeting state and federal requirements • Training on Bilingual/ESL topics including LPAC, ESL
strategies, assessment of ELL students and sheltered instruction
• Participation in Sheltered Instruction Institute training, including Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol, to support teachers of ELL students at no additional cost
Note: Districts/charter schools with less than $10,000 of Title III funds must join a Shared Services Arrangement (SSA) in order to receive funding and services under this federal program.
Federal Programs
Support
Title III, Part A - Bilingual/ESL Support ServicesThe purpose of the Title III, Part A Bilingual/ESL Program is to provide expert assistance and best practices professional development that will help ensure limited English proficient children attain English proficiency, succeed at core academic subjects and meet the same academic content and student achievement standards expected of all children.
Services include assistance with:• Instructional needs of ELL students• English Language Proficiency Standards• Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol• Bilingual/ESL PEIMS coding • PBMAS• Parent Involvement• State and federal regulation compliance• State testing• Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives• Accountability requirements• Certification preparation• Application and compliance reporting
TITLE III, PART A - BILINGUAL Program Contact: Carie Downes254.297.1252
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• Child Nutrition Program• Child Nutrition Academy
Child Nutrition Services
• College & Career Readiness Support• CTE Council Co-op• CTE Carl Perkins Shared Services Arrangement• Kaplan College Readiness Solutions
College & Career Readiness
• Counseling Support Services• Counselor Co-op• Student Development Presentations
Counseling Services
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• Coordinated School Health Services• Coordinated School Health Co-op• School Security Audit
School Health & Safety
• ESC Region 12 Virtual SchoolOnline Student Courses
School Support Services
Child Nutrition ProgramThe Child Nutrition Program provides appropriate workshops and other regional training in all phases of program operations free of charge as mandated by Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA).
Services and workshops include:• Professional Food Manager Certification• Program Compliance• Director Network Meetings• Food Production Records• Financial Management• Eligibility Guidance/Application Processing• Meal Patterns, Nutrition Standards and Menu Planning• Food Safety and Sanitation• Culinary Arts
Child Nutrition AcademyThis co-op is designed for training new and aspiring Child Nutrition directors and managers. Training is offered in all areas to ensure that the district is in compliance with the National School Breakfast Program (NSBP) and the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).
Training will cover topics such as:• Program Accountability• Record Keeping and Technology• Menu and Nutrition Planning• Facility Layout/Design and Equipment Selection• Personnel and Financial Management• Procurement• Campus Visits - for specific areas of need (included)
CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES
RELATED TRAINING & SERVICES:
• Child & Adult Care Food Program• Child Nutrition Conference• Summer Food Service Program
The Child Nutrition Program (CNP) adheres to the Texas Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Program mandates, providing necessary trainings, support and assistance to child nutrition staff in area school districts.
Program Contact: Stefanie [email protected]
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School SupportServices
Counseling Support ServicesCounseling Services offers expert assistance, information updates including legislative and legal mandates, support for initiatives in public education that enhance student development and academic achievement.
Services include:• Guidance and support for ethical and legal accountability• Updates regarding legislative mandates • ApplyTexas reauthorization• ESC Region 12 Counselor Connection newsletter• Crisis response services• Access to the ESC Region 12 Counselor Edmodo social media
forum for collaboration with area counselors on-demand
RELATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES• Ethics Conversations with Hap LeCrone• Counselor Appreciation Luncheon• Crisis Training & School Safety• Teen Suicide Prevention Symposium• College Financial Aid Luncheon
Counselor Co-opIn addition to our services above, Counselor Co-op members receive an array of additional services at no additional cost.
Co-op benefits include:• Counselor trainings and workshops provided at no additional cost• Licensed Professional Counseling (LPC) and Continuing
Professional Education (CPE) credits• Discount for student presentations/assemblies
Student Development PresentationsOur Student Development Presentations provide affordable and locally accessed grade-level appropriate student presentations that are motivating, engaging and inspiring, led by experienced speakers trained in youth counseling.
Some of the presentation topics include:• Bullying Prevention• Making Healthy Choices• Positive Peer Interaction• Crisis Prevention• Conflict Resolution• Digital Citizenship (Prevention of cyber-bullying)• Establishing Healthy Relationships
COUNSELING SERVICES Program Contact: Jenipher Janek254.297.1124
Counseling Services offers expert assistance, information updates, including legislative and legal mandates, and support for initiatives in public education that enhance student development and academic achievement.
Counseling Services offer expert support and assistance for legal mandates and initiatives in public education. Counselor Co-op members enjoy access to affordable, local, quality professional development that enhances student development and academic
achievement at no additional cost.
COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS
ESC Region 12 offers professional development, expert assistance and guidance in meeting Career and Technical Education (CTE) state and federal requirements, as well as providing college and career readiness information and resources.
RELATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES• Connect3 Conference• College & Career Readiness Profile Planning
Guide• CTE Program Campus Effectiveness Audit &
Program Evaluation
College & Career Readiness SupportBenefits include:
• Professional development and best-practices workshops • Expert CTE Technical Assistance• Quarterly updates on state and federal guidelines • Performance-based monitoring analysis system updates/
interventions • Yearly updates on the Attendance Accounting Handbook • Labor market and career information from the Heart of Texas
and Central Texas Workforce Development Boards • Connections with secondary & post-secondary institutions• P-16 and P-20 grants and initiatives• Connections with P-16 Councils
STUDENT EVENTS
• STEAM Careers Day Event
• Annual Welding and Yes! Expos
• HOT College Night
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Council Co-opThis co-op offers the latest training, expert assistance, informational updates and networking.
Benefits include: • Professional development workshops • Quarterly updates on state and federal guidelines • Ongoing information through CTE listserv • Performance-Based Monitoring Analysis System updates/
interventions • Yearly updates on the Attendance Accounting Handbook • Labor market and career information from the Heart of Texas
and Central Texas Workforce Development Boards • Connections with secondary & post-secondary institutions• Registration for summer conference
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School SupportServices
CTE Carl Perkins Shared Services ArrangementBenefits include:
• Technical assistance for districts to establish Achieve Texas redesign based on national Career Clusters
• Technical assistance for districts to set up the required 12 hours of college credits for all students
• Technical assistance with aptitude and interest inventory assessments for 8th graders
• Counselor assistance in developing four-year career pathway plans for 8th graders
• Technical assistance for PBM and PBMAS strategies • Professional development • Technical assistance with evaluation of district CTE program • Career Information Delivery System assistance and training • Technical assistance to CTE teachers about student
certification
Program Contact: Christine [email protected]
Note: To receive Carl Perkins Services, districts allocated less than $15,000 must become a member of a consortium.
Kaplan College Readiness SolutionsKaplan K12 Learning Services™, in partnership with ESC Region 12, offers comprehensive programs that support student college and career readiness.
Middle School• Kaplan Foundations™ Level S: ELA and Math – builds critical
skills for middle school academic and test prep success• Success Highways™ by ScholarCentric – develops the social
emotional/resiliency skills that are scientifically linked to improving student engagement, achievement, and graduation rates
High School• Complete Prep for ACT, PSAT or SAT – ensures readiness for the
ACT, PSAT, or SAT with 10 sessions taught On Site or Live Online• Kaplan On Demand™ for ACT, PSAT or SAT – delivers web-
based, adaptive instruction based on individual learning needs to help students successfully prepare for college entrance exams
• Kaplan Advantage™ for ACT or SAT – reviews key content and strategies with a systematic approach to test readiness
• Kaplan Foundations™ for ACT or SAT – covers foundational content instruction and review in critical reading, writing, and mathematics for SAT and English, reading, science, and mathematics for ACT
• Test taking strategies for PSAT – teaches critical test-taking strategies and reviews content needed for success
• Kaplan Aspire™ – designed for first-generation college applicants with up to 14 hours of activities, guides students and families through college admissions
• College 101 workshops – provides students, via on-site or live online delivery, with guidance on various topics from SAT vs ACT comparison to financial aid overview
• Kaplan’s College Readiness professional development workshops – delivered on-site or live online for up to 3 hours
• Flexible, customized professional development and training support for small, mid-sized and large districts
ESC Region 12 Virtual SchoolOriginal Credit/Credit Recovery Online Student CoursesThe Education Service Center Region 12 Virtual School, in partnership with Advanced Academics and Proximity Learning (mylanguage360), provides original credit online middle school and high school student courses. These courses, which cover core subjects, electives and AP High School core courses, are 100 percent TEKS aligned and taught by Texas-certified, highly-qualified teachers. Also available are high quality, accredited credit recovery courses which test students’ mastery level and prescribe a tailored course to address only the areas in which a student does not show mastery.
Benefits include:• Continuous enrollment - start the course at any time• Teachers available 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon. - Fri.• 24/7 live customer support• Field support staff for virtual assistance• Automated progress reporting• Parent Portal for progress monitoring• Multiple course choices• Easy to add seats and classes
ONLINE STUDENT COURSES Program Contact: Lisa McCray
Customer Testimonial“ESC Region 12 provides support and assistance to ensure academic success for our students.”
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RELATED SCHOOL SECURITY, HEALTH AND WELLNESS SERVICES• Coordinated School Health Conference• Drug Testing for Students & Bus Drivers• Physical Examinations for Bus Drivers• Teen Suicide Prevention Symposium
Coordinated School Health ServicesCoordinated School Health is designed for school health care providers, K-12 health educators, K-12 physical educators, school nurses/healthcare providers and other school staff designated to ensure the health and wellness of a district’s children.
Includes:• Accurate and timely notification of health-related
requirements• Liaison between national, state and local agencies • Information dissemination to health care providers and
educators via listservs, email and website• Research-based instruction and technical assistance in
healthy lifestyles and living• Research-based instruction for physical education
teachers to improve the health and fitness of youth• Provide relevant legal issues related to all areas of
health and fitness
Coordinated School Health Co-opThis Co-op offers multiple services, professional development training opportunities and expert assistance at no additional charge.
Co-op benefits include:• Most trainings and workshops provided at no additional cost• Vision, hearing and spinal screening trainings (Co-op
members only)• Supply documentation of trainings and expert assistance to
state funding agencies• Provide relevant legal issues related to all areas of health and
fitness to customers
Coordinated School Health programs provide cost-effective professional development and expert assistance for school health care providers and educators. Program activities are focused on providing research-based training, support, information updates and networking opportunities between state and national health organizations and regional school districts.
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School Security AuditSchool security audits are reported to the Texas School Safety Center in three-year cycles. ESC Region 12 provides leadership and consultation to school districts for the successful completion of the audit process by providing multiple service options that may offer convenience and efficiency for school district personnel.
Services include:• Support by ESC Region 12 Crisis Recovery Team• Consultant assistance for completing audit• Technical assistance in planning and supporting a safe and
secure learning environment
Program Contact: Kandace Beckham
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Special Education• Special Education Administrative Leadership Support
• Special Education Compliance Support
Special Education Leadership
• Assistive Technology
• Evaluation
• Facilitated IEP Meetings
• Inclusive Practices – Access to General Curriculum
• Instructional Coaching for Special Education
• TWU TETN SLP Master’s Distance Learning Program
Special Education Support
SPECIAL EDUCATION LEADERSHIPESC Region 12 offers numerous programs and services to support district and LEA Special Education departments and staff with meeting the needs of students, complying with state and federal legislative requirements, securing funding and training Special Education staff and administrators, ensuring that all their students have the opportunity to be successful regardless of special needs or disabilities.
Special Education Administrative Leadership SupportESC Region 12 supports Special Education leaders from each district, SSA and charter school within the region. ESC Region 12 hosts meetings throughout the year as well as offering professional development topics related to Special Education, funding and Section 504.
Benefits include:• Professional/Consultative Assistance, including on-site
consultation• New Special Education Directors’ Mentoring• Assistance/Professional Development for Special
Education funding, eGrants and expenditures• Compliance with Special Education funding regulations
and grant administration• Efficient use of funds for the benefit of student
achievement• Budget planning for Special Education programs
Special Education Compliance SupportSchool Districts and charter schools are required to comply with both state and federal legislation that impacts student outcomes. ESC Region 12 offers professional development, consultative and direct assistance in meeting these requirements.
Compliance areas:• Child Find • Evaluation• IDEA and Inclusive Practices• PPCD and Early Childhood Education• Secondary Transition/Post School Results• Section 504
Assistance includes:• Accountability reporting• Campus Improvement Planning• State Performance Plan (SPP)• Local Education Agency (LEA) determinations• Significant disproportionality• Performance-Based Monitoring Analysis System (PBMAS)• Current state and federal initiatives
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Program Contact: Bill Tarleton
Special Education
SPECIFIC AREA TRAINING & SERVICES• Autism• Deaf/Hard of Hearing• Dyslexia• PPCD & Pre-Kindergarten• Speech Language Pathology• Visually Impaired
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Assistive TechnologyESC Region 12 provides support to assistive technology specialists, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, therapy assistants, special educators and general education teachers involved in inclusion in order to improve outcomes for students whose special needs require the use of assistive technology.
• Research-based professional development • Consultative/professional assistance • Preview/loan library for assistive technology devices and software
SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPPORT
children & parents explore math & science through
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BLOCK Fest TM is an interactive building extravaganza for parents and children 8 months to 12 years of age. Block play helps children develop early math, science and literacy skills.
For more information on how you can bring the exhibit to your school, contact Teresa Chavez, [email protected] or 254.297.1134.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION LEADERSHIP
Inclusive Practices – Access to General CurriculumThe focus of the Access to General Curriculum team is to offer teachers and administrators specific training and consultative services in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004.
Topics include: • Inclusion• Accommodations and Modifications• Service Delivery Models• Standards Based IEPs • Effective Instruction for Students with Specific Learning Disabilities
We provide guidance on the following:• Developing and supporting inclusive education environments• Developing and supporting collaborative relationships• Alignment of IEP, instruction and statewide assessment
EvaluationThis program assists diagnosticians, LSSPs and SLPs in meeting federal and state mandates and promotes knowledge sharing and application of best practices in the area of student evaluation. ESC Region 12 also provides opportunities for collaboration, review of current topics and the sharing of information with colleagues.
Program activities include:• Professional development in the areas of test
administration and interpretation• Updates from the Texas Education Agency• Training in Legal Updates• Evaluation Advisory groups • Technical assistance in the Referral/Full and
Individual Evaluation Process• Training and technical assistance in the Legal
Framework for the Child Centered Process• Technical assistance in program evaluation and
monitoring preparation
Facilitated IEP MeetingsThe use of facilitated IEP meetings is a national trend and has come to be considered not only essential to the IEP process but “best practice.” The ESC Region 12 FIEP program provides professional development that will build capacity among all stakeholders and help IEP teams reach agreements in a collaborative manner to increase the likelihood of quality outcomes for students with disabilities.
Professional Development topics include:• Effective Collaboration in the IEP Environment• How to Develop a Facilitated IEP Process• IEP Facilitator Training
SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPPORT
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ADDITIONAL TRAINING & SERVICES
• Low Incidence Disabilities
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
• Parent Coordination
• Secondary Transition / Post School Results
• Student Discipline & Classroom Management
Instructional Coaching for Special EducationThe Special Education Instructional Coaching Program provides job embedded professional development and expert assistance to Special Education PK-12 educators to improve teacher and student success.
Assistance is provided in the following areas:• Roles and Responsibilities of the Special Educator • Least Restrictive Environment• Implementation of the IEP• Instructional Strategies• Classroom/Behavior Management • Compliance with State and Federal Guidelines
Customized services may include:• Campus-Based Professional Development• Collaborative Planning• Data Analysis• Resource Alignment• Classroom Observations
TWU TETN SLP Master’s Distance Learning ProgramThe TWU TETN SLP Master’s Distance Learning Program provides support to speech language pathology assistants and others who wish to obtain a master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Texas Woman’s University to enable them to work in Texas public schools.
Program includes:• Access to mandatory information meetings to introduce potential
applicants to the program• Access to classes through video-conferences at ESC Region 12• On-site coordinator for evening classes• Consultative/professional assistance and support to students
and supervisors• Facilitation of training and meetings for district supervisors of
students enrolled in the program
NOTE: This program is intended to help ameliorate the shortage of licensed, certified SLPs in Texas public schools and is open only to those committed to employment with a public school district.
Program Contact: Bill Tarleton
Special EducationSPECIAL EDUCATION SUPPORT
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Technology
• DMAC• eduphoria!• STAAR One• TEKSbank
Data Management
• E-Rate Technology Plan Development & Facilitation
• E-Rate Training & Workshops• E-Rate Works• E-Rate Audit Services• E-Rate Appeal & Waiver Support
E-Rate Consulting Services
• EDLINK12 Internet Services• ESC12 Videoconferencing Online• Instructional Technology Coordinators’ & Contacts Support• Video Streaming & Video Streaming Plus through Discovery Education
Technology Services & Support
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DATA MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE &
This program provides products which assist schools in managing data. Specialists are available to provide support through professional development (both on-site and at the center) and through unlimited expert assistance.
DMAC SolutionsDMAC offers an integrated suite of web-based software that is affordable and user-friendly. As a DMAC customer, you will find that customer support and training remains a top priority of DMAC – with the promise of unlimited technical assistance via phone and webinars for all users at no additional cost.
• Help improve academic performance and measure student growth with the analysis of local and state assessment data (STAAR and TELPAS) with the TEKScore and State Assessment components.
• Generate assessments using the online test item (TAG) and make data-driven decisions with the help of planning tools such as: Student Portfolio, RtI, PGP-HS PGP-I, SIP, FormWorks and CIA Alignment.
• Use the NEW Student Response System (included FREE with TEKScore) to allow students to input their answers to an assessment online instead of having to precode/print answer documents on paper or Scantrons.
• Harness the power of DMAC with the lead4ward module to create digital versions of the data tools recommended by lead4ward during statewide trainings.
eduphoria! PDASeduphoria!PDAS provides a web-based total PDAS management system, giving principals a single tool to create, submit and monitor PDAS. Teachers have instant access to appraisal instruments, including walk-throughs and standard appraisal documents. They may also complete the teacher self report.
Benefits include: • Live data using smart phone and iPad app (cellular plan
or wireless access required) • Reports mirror official state reports • Evaluations viewable online by staff members.• Intervention plan notification and instrument • Track PDAS progress through the year • Alternate evaluation for non-teaching staff • District-wide evaluator and viewer support • Unlimited expert assistance via phone and email • Training per ESC Region 12 daily session rates
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Program Contact: Paul Guardiola
eduphoria! School Objectseduphoria!’s integrated apps assist in every aspect of the school day, from lesson planning to monitoring student progress, streamlining administrative duties, and providing a collaborative platform for education professionals. Staff is always on hand to speak directly to eduphoria! users to help with any questions or issues and ensure daily expedited and comprehensive service.
The suite includes Aware, PDAS, Helpdesk, Forethought, Formspace, Workshop and Facilities and Events.
Benefits include: • Single place for planning and assessment • Web- based PDAS management system • Tools and data to streamline any service department • Planner and curriculum management application • Automate district forms and approval processes • Streamline staff course registration and portfolios • Track asset inventory and facility use
STAAR One™The STAAR One™ Texas STAAR-aligned item bank exemplifies quality collaborative partnerships that support district improvement efforts to ensure grade level proficiency and college readiness for all students. Benefits include:
• Assessment items in reading, math, science and social studies for all STAAR-assessed grades and courses
• Spanish transadaptations in math, reading and science for Spanish version of STAAR test
• Items coded to reflect readiness and supporting standards and range of cognitive complexity
• Maximal accessibility with modified assessments for special needs students
• Install on network or stand-alone, Windows support
TEKSBankTEKSBank is an online bank of TEKS-aligned test questions and resources for grades 3-11 that have been developed to align with Texas STAAR student expectations.
Mathematics: • Over 10,000 tightly aligned items• Aligned to the new state standards• Each SE will have at least 10 questions• Include STAAR-formatted gridable items• At least 10 Spanish items for each SE for grades 3-5
ELA/R:• Over 11,500 tightly aligned items• Passages for Poetry, Drama, Informational Text and
Literary Text• Editing, Revising and Writing Prompts• SLAR content for grades 3-5
Science• Over 7,500 tightly aligned items• Aligned to the new state standards• Includes STAAR-formatted gridable items• At least 10 Spanish items for each SE for grades 3-5
Social Studies• Over 10,000 tightly aligned items• Items with maps, charts, pictures and
political cartoons• At least 5 Spanish items for each SE for grades 3-5
TechnologySUPPORT
E-Rate Consulting is a service offered by knowledgeable specialists at ESC Region 12 who provide high-quality solutions to meet the needs of all E-Rate applicants – public and private schools, charter schools, consortia and libraries. Our Personal E-Rate Partners (PEPs) work with our clients to utilize and comply effectively with federal program rules. Our goal is to manage the E-Rate process for you so that your district will achieve the maximum benefit from this federal program.
E-Rate WorksE-Rate Works provides a turn-key solution to your E-Rate needs. We work to streamline the E-Rate process, maintain full compliance with the program rules, manage and store all E-Rate documentation on a secure website, and develop audit readiness. We ensure that all prerequisites are in order before any form is filed on your behalf. This premium service allows clients the comfort of having E-Rate experts on your team to handle the intricate details of the federal E-Rate program.
Benefits include:• Personal E-Rate Partner (PEP) dedicated to your district • E-Rate Works Management System – cloud-based tool that
helps manage all E-Rate forms in an easy-to-use system• Document Manager – cloud-based storage for all E-Rate
documentation• RFP Manager – electronic proposal submission system that
showcases a fair and open competitive bidding process for your school
• Internal auditing of all E-Rate invoices• Review, assessment and reconciliation of previous funding
years• Children’s Internet Protection Act Compliance Review• Discount rate analysis and optimization• Forms preparation and submission (includes 470, 471, 472,
479, 486, and 500)• USAC application review support (all PIA and invoice reviews)• Any additional special needs pertaining to the E-Rate process
E-RATE CONSULTING SERVICES
E-Rate Technology Plan Development & FacilitationOur E-Rate Technology Plan development meets USAC requirements and includes the creation and development of the technology plan (one- to three-year plans based on request) and submittal directly to your approved authority. Our expert staff has over 18 years experience in writing district technology plans and includes members who have served on district technology planning committees and served as TEA technology plan approvers.
E-Rate Training & WorkshopsE-Rate Training allows E-Rate applicants to understand what it means to stay in compliance with the ever-changing federal regulations in today’s information age. We provide you with the flexibility to meet your needs by offering in-person training or on the Web (webinar). Our training platforms are based on customized topics that are important to your school/library/service provider/state agency.
Services include:• Customizable on-site training• Assistance with assembling your E-Rate team• Assistance with tracing entire E-Rate process throughout
the district• Clear flow chart for managing your E-Rate program
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Program Contact: Ginnie Harwood
E-Rate Audit ServicesE-Rate Audit Services is a thorough internal evaluation that provides a review of all documents and processes involving E-Rate at your school/district or library. This service brings our E-Rate experts to your location to review your total E-Rate process and culminates into a formal report with recommendations and guidance.
E-Rate Appeal & Waiver SupportAppeal & Waiver support assists applicants in reversing any denial decisions on applications made in error by USAC or the FCC. Our support covers all the research necessary to determine the facts of the situation, gathering all necessary documentation, and then submitting the appeal request to the proper authorities–whether it be USAC or the FCC.
Benefits include:• Very high success rate in meritorious awards• Superior quality & experienced staff • Vast knowledge of all appeal decisions from which to cite for
current appeals and waivers
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
• E-Rate Complimentary Help Desk
• E-Rate Document Manager
• E-Rate On-Call
• E-Rate Services Retainer
Technology
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES & SUPPORT
From instructional technology to internet access and maintaining your network, ESC Region 12 offers a variety of products and services to keep districts up and running and up-to-date with 21st century learning.
EDLINK12 Internet ServicesEDLINK12 provides internet access service to any Texas Independent School District or nonprofit organization that supports education. EDLINK12 services, except filtering are E-Rate eligible.
Services include:• Basic internet access• Telephone support through a help desk during normal business
hours• On-site support• Firewall• DNS
ESC12 Videoconferencing OnlineESC12 Videoconferencing Online (ESC12 VCO) brings the future of education to your students and the Telecommunications Network provides IP-based bridging services and technical support for single and multi-point videoconference connections.
ESC12 VCO member benefits can include:• Access to professional development• TETN events open to districts• Student programs• Customized programs (via request)• Technical support of videoconferencing services• Access to Video-Conferences through an application
that works on PC, Mac and mobile devices (currently Zoom)
Student programs include, but are not limited to:
• Student collaborations and student-driven projects• Dual credit courses• Virtual field trips and connections to subject matter
experts
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Program Contact: Lisa McCray
Program Contact: Ed Newman
Instructional Technology Coordinators & Contacts SupportESC Region 12 provides information and resources to instructional technology coordinators and contacts from districts and LEAs.
Technology Coordinators and Contacts meetings are offered four times per year via video conferencing.
• Remain up-to-date on regional, state and national technology issues, events and funding opportunities
• Review new technologies• Network with other technology representatives• ESC Region 12 Techcon Mailing List
ADDITIONAL SERVICES• Instructional Technology Support Service
• Rent-A-Tech Certified Technician
• Texas e-Plan Technology Plan Approval Review
Video Streaming & Video Streaming Plus through Discovery EducationDiscovery Education Streaming provides TEKS-aligned, creative content for enhancing your curriculum and engaging students using 21st century tools. Two service options are available:
DE Video Streaming Base service includes:• 6,300+ full length educational videos, including 1,500+ closed
caption and 850 in Spanish• Teachers’ guides and worksheets, 150+ pre-made lesson plans
and theme pages, and online assignment builders• Image library with 22,700 images• 23,100 encyclopedia articles, interactive world atlas and
calendar of dates in history linked to resources• STEM Connect (supporting K-12 STEM education)• Classroom manager for importing and managing classes• Discovery Educator Network (peer-to-peer educator resources)• Access to face-to-face and online training• Award-winning content from Discovery Networks including
Planet Earth, Build It Bigger, Head Rush, Magic School Bus, etc.
DE Video Streaming Plus Media Pack includes:• All Base service benefits• 71,000 additional digital media resources from AIMS Multi-
media, PBS®, Clearvue and SVE• Audio files, audio books and famous speeches• ELA/R and math overviews and explorations• Foreign language content
ESC REGION 12 TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATIONFormed in 2012, the Technology Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that is part of a vision to continually leverage resources and drive more money to students and teachers in the classroom, where it is needed most.
The foundation’s focus is to help Region 12 schools with educational technology programs and place instructional technology into the hands of students by awarding annual instructional technology grants to regional educators.
To date, the foundation has awarded 19 grants totaling $161,000 to make our vision become a reality.
Technology
Applications due in January!www.esc12.net/tech
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Find details on our upcoming conferences and special events including handouts, contacts and registration details at:
Child Nutrition Summer ConferenceConnect3 Conference (CTE)Coordin8 Conference (School Health)Diversity ConferenceEducator Job FairELL Summer SymposiumG/T ConferenceInclusive Schools ConferenceIntermediate Conference (3-5)Primary Conference (PreK-2) Regional School ConvocationSchool Board ConferenceSchool Safety SummitSTEAM Day (K-3)SWEP Conference (Special Ed)Technology Olympics (Special Ed)Teen Suicide Prevention SymposiumTEKS RS Regional Conference
Yearly major events include:
Save time, travel & money with ESC Region 12 conferences!
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“Assistance provided by the ESC Region 12 staff is trustworthy and always accurate, timely and informative.”
Accountability Stephanie Kucera 254.297.1154
Administrators & Leadership Support Stephanie Kucera 254.297.1154
Administrator Leadership Coaching Tammy Becker 254.297.1108
Advanced Leadership Institute for Principals Tammy Becker 254.297.1108
Campus & District Snapshot Stephanie Kucera 254.297.1154
Curriculum Council Gina Pasisis 254.297.1240
Educator Job Fair Cynthia Wittenburg 254.297.1286
Instructional Leadership Network Tammy Becker 254.297.1108
Instructional Rounds Becca Bell 254.297.1144
School Board Training Charlene Simpson 254.297.1106
Superintendent Leadership Services Charlene Simpson 254.297.1106
Superintendent Leadership Academy Co-op Charlene Simpson 254.297.1106
PROGRAMS & SERVICES CONTACTS
Support Services
Administrators & Leadership
Program Effectiveness
Human Resources
Program Effectiveness Analysis & Support Stephanie Kucera 254.297.1154
Personnel Plus Co-op (Plus Netchemia) Larry Robinson 254.297.1203
Personnel On Demand
Netchemia Online Recruitment Services
Counselor Certification Stephanie Kucera 254.297.1154
Master of Arts in Teaching Betsy King 254.297.1140
Master Teacher Certification Kristin Arterbury 254.297.1115
Paraprofessional Academy Tammy Becker 254.297.1108
Principal Preparation & Certification (PPCP) Betty Murphy 254.297.1136
School Bus Driver Certification & Re-certification Terry Marak 254.297.1178
Substitute Training Tammy Becker 254.297.1108
Teacher Preparation & Certification (TPCP) Betsy King 254.297.1140
Customized Accounting, Bookkeeping & Payroll Services Lisa McKinnon 254.297.1183
Financial Audit Preparation Lisa McKinnon 254.297.1183
Financial Benchmarking Services Nick Brown 254.297.1112
FOR-C Software Kim Margoitta 254.297.1230
TxEIS Business Software Lisa McKinnon 254.297.1183
Information Services - School BusinessBusiness & Financial Services
OnData Suite Rita Lewis 254.297.1229
TSDS/PEIMS Services & Support David McKamie 254.297.1229
Skyward Student Software & Support Tom Stephens 254.297.1164
TxEIS Student Software & Support Rita Lewis 254.297.1226
Information Services - Student Records & Data
School Finance
School Finance Services Nick Brown 254.297.1112
Alternative Certification
Background Check Program
PROGRAMS & SERVICES CONTACTS
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ESC Region 12 Receptionist
254.297.1212fax: 254.666.0823
Contacts
Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
CHAMPS Gwen Ryan 254.297.1159
Classroom Management Gwen Ryan 254.297.1159
Data Analysis Support Kristin Arterbury 254.297.1115
Enhanced Curriculum Co-op Gina Pasisis 254.297.1240
ELA/R Denise Bell 254.297.1227
Gifted & Talented Debbie Piscacek 254.297.1142
Instructional Coaching Kristin Arterbury 254.297.1115
Instructional Technology Support Eric Halfmann 254.297.1291
Mathematics Mark Pietka 254.297.1272
Response to Intervention (RtI) Denise Bell 254.297.1227
Science Judy York 254.297.1130
Social Studies Bill Shuttlesworth 254.297.1255
Statewide Assessment Denise Bell 254.297.1227
STAAR/Coordinator Training Denise Bell 254.297.1227
TEKS Resource System Gina Pasisis 254.297.1240
Texas Regional Mathematics Collaborative Becky Ralston 254.297.1114
Texas Regional Science Collaborative Judy York 254.297.1130
No Child Left Behind NCLB/ESEA Ellen Hogan 254.297.1195
Total Federal Program Package Carie Downes 254.297.1252
No Child Left Behind/ESEA
Federal Programs
Title I, Part A Homeless Jenipher Janek 254.297.1124
Title I, Part C Migrant Yolanda Rollins 254.297.1111
Title I Support
Title II, Part A & State Comp
Title III, Part A Bilingual
Title II, Shared Service Arrangement Carie Downes 254.297.1252
State Compensatory Education Jeni Janek 254.297.1124
Title III, Part A Bilingual/ESL Dwan Pickens 254.297. 1283
Grants & Grant Services Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) Grants
Cycle 7 Marcia Anderson Cycle 8 Lisa Rogers
254.297.1105 254.297.1228
Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Grant
Sheila Anderson 254.297.1135
Upward Bound Grant Tammy Horner 254.297.1127
School Support
Child Nutrition Services
College & Career Readiness
Counseling Services
Online Student Courses
Printing Services
School Health & Safety
Child Nutrition Program Stefanie Abbasi 254.297.1235
Counseling Services & Co-op Jeni Janek 254.297.1124
Student Development Presentations Jeni Janek 254.297.1124
Coordinated School Health Kandace Beckham 254.297.1137
School Security Audit Kandace Beckham 254.297.1137
Child & Adult Care Food Program Sheri Raleigh-Yearby 254.297.1241
Career & Technical Education Carl Perkins Shared Services Arrangement
College & Career Readiness Support
CTE Campus Effectiveness Audit & Program Evaluation Chris Holecek 254.297.1284
Printing Services Robin Roe 254.297.1174
Assistive Technology Gina Holman 254.297.1155
Autism Angela Cowan 254.297.1186
Charter School - Special Education Funding Mickey Edwards 254.297.1169
Child Find Gwen Ryan 254.297.1159
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Gina Holman 254.297.1155
Dyslexia/504 Services Lisa Plemons 254.297.1153
Evaluation Diana Dirk 254.297.1148
Facilitated IEP Meetings Diana Dirk 254.297.1148
Inclusive Practices -Access to General Curriculum Cory Camp 254.297.1119
Low-Incidence Disabilities Angela Cowan 254.297.1186
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Gwen Ryan 254.297.1159
Parent Coordination Sharron Stephenson 254.297.1152
Pre-Kindergarten & PPCD Teresa Chavez 254.297.1134
Related Services Gina Holman 254.297.1155
Response to Intervention (RtI) Chris Griffin 254.297.1163
School-Wide Positive Behavior Supports (PBIS) Gwen Ryan 254.297.1159
Secondary Transition/Post-School Results Sharron Stephenson 254.297.1152
Services for Visually Impaired Michele Craig 254.297.1145
Special Education Instructional Coaching Bill Tarleton 254.297.1158
Speech Language Pathology Gina Holman 254.297.1155
Statewide Assessment Angela Cowan 254.297.1186
Student Discipline & Classroom Management Gwen Ryan 254.297.1159
TWU TETN SLP Master’s Distance Learning Program Gina Holman 254.297.1155
Special Education Support
Special Education Leadership
Special Education
Special Education Administrative Leadership Support
Special Education Compliance Support Bill Tarleton 254.297.1158
ESC Region 12 Virtual School Lisa McCray 254.297.1262
Special Education Administrative Leadership Support
Instructional Technology Support Service Eric Halfmann 254.297.1291
EDLINK12 Internet Services Ed Newman 254.297.1267
Rent-A-Tech Ed Newman 254.297.1267
Technology Coordinators & Contacts Support Lisa McCray 254.297.1262
Technology Plan Approval Paul Guardiola 254.297.1151
Videoconferencing Ed Newman 254.297.1267
Video Streaming & Video Streaming Plus through Discovery Education Lisa McCray 254.297.1262
Data Management
Technology Services & Support
Technology
DMAC Paul Guardiola 254.297.1151
eduphoria! Paul Guardiola 254.297.1151
STAAR One Paul Guardiola 254.297.1151
TEKSbank Paul Guardiola 254.297.1151
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Contacts Additional Programs & ServicesDrug Testing for Students/Bus Drivers Terry Marak 254.297.1178
Physical Examinations for Bus Drivers Terry Marak 254.297.1178
Survey Services Paul Guardiola 254.297.1151
E-Rate Consulting ServicesE-Rate Ginnie Harwood 254.297.2914
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