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Region III Education Service Center Contracted Services Catalog

2012 - 2013 Please note that the listings are as of the date this catalog is published. Services may be added or cancelled after this catalog is published.

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Bilingual/ESL Contracted Services 4Business Manager Contracted Services 4Campus Snapshot Comprehensive Review 4Career and Technical Education (CTE) Contracted 5Continuous Improvement Process Site-Based Decision 5Counselor Symposium 5Credit by Exam 6CSCOPE 6Curriculum Contracted Services 6Distance Education 7District and Campus Assessment Coordination 7District Bookkeeping Services 7DMAC 8Dyslexia Contracted Services 9E-mail/Web Hosting 9E-Rate Application Contracted Services 9ESEA Federal Programs Support Services (Formerly 10Finance Accounting Services 10Gale Database Subscriptions 10Gifted and Talented Contracted Services 11Health and Safety Contracted Services 11Instructional Resources Cooperative 11Instructional Technology Support 12Language Arts Contracted Services 12Leadership Services 13Library Projects 12Library Support Services 13Living Materials Cooperative 13Management Information Services (MIS) 14Math/Science Contracted Services 14NET3 Regional Network Services 14NetTrekker Online Search and Curriculum Support 15On-Site Library Support Service 15PEIMS DataPlus Software 15

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Personnel Services 16Reading Staff Development 16Regional Purchasing Services 17School Board & Superintendent Leadership 17School Finance Contracted Services 17Social Studies Contracted Services 18STAAR One 18Student Accounting Services 18Technology Planning 19Technology Technical Support Services 19TimeClock Plus Web Application 19Title I, Part C, Carl D. Perkins Shared Services 20Title III English Language Acquisition Shared Services 20TxEIS Business Software Support 20TxEIS Student Software Support 20TxEIS Web-Hosted Services 21WebCCAT 21

Region III Services Offering2012-2013

Bilingual/ESL Contracted Services

Rosie Hale

The Bilingual/ESL Contracted Services provides training and technical assistance to member districts to assist them inmeeting the needs of Limited English Proficient (LEP) students.

Pricing is based on current identified LEP students. The actual invoice will reflect the 2012-2013 identified students.

Category: Special ProgramsContacts:

Option 1District Support Services

Business Manager Contracted Services

Dawn Cummings

Region III ESC will provide qualified staff with experience in auditing and governmental and school district accounting.Region III ESC staff will establish an annual calendar of services to be performed for the District. Technical assistance will be scheduled via Net3, telephone, email, on-site, remote access or webinar as determined by ESC specialist.

Cost:<200 enrollment - annual rate of $12,000200-500 enrollment - annual rate of $18,000501-1,000 enrollment - annual rate of $24,000>1,000 Contact ESC

Category: Administrative ServicesContacts:

Option 1Districts at or below 1,000 Enrollment

Campus Snapshot Comprehensive Review

Nancy Sandlin

The Campus Snapshot is a data-driven process which provides school districts and campuses with a comprehensive, objective analysis of the current state of the school and its current capacity to meet the needs of the students it serves. TheCampus Snapshot will consist of classroom observations, stakeholder interviews and surveys, examination of school dataand practices, and debrief of findings to launch improvement efforts.

***See long descritpion for pricing

Category: Student ServicesContacts:

Option 1Campus Snapshot Comprehensive Review

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Region III Education Service Center Services Offering 2012-2013

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Contracted Services

Geriann Neuman

Region III Career and Technical Education Contracted Services Arrangement will provide services to member districtsthrough professional development and technical assistance in developing and implementing quality CTE programs. ***

***See long description for pricing


Option 1: Web-Based Career/Guidance Package BaseFee $750 Additional Days $550

Career and Technical Education (CTE) ContractedServices

Option 2 Per CampusCTE Program Review $1,650.00

Option 3 Per dayCustomized Services On-Site $550.00

Continuous Improvement Process Site-Based Decision Making

Dina Rogers and Nancy Sandlin

As required by law in TEC 11.251, 11.252, and 11.253, each school district and campus is required to develop, evaluate,and revise a plan for the purpose of guiding the district and campus staff in the improvement of student performance forall student groups on an annual basis. This service provides training of the SBDM committee members on roles andresponsibilities;online surveys for teachers, parents and students; SBDM committee guidance on needs assessments, plandevelopment, review and evaluation of plans, and any other SBDM-related trainings needed at district or campuslocations.

Category: Administrative Services Contacts:

Option 1 Per CampusCampus SBDM $1,250.00

Option 2 Per DistrictDistrict SBDM $1,250.00

Counselor Symposium

Nancy Sandlin

School Counselors participating in this service are provided numerous opportunities to network with fellow counselors;receive information and training on legal issues, TEA updates, and programs/services focusing on student needs.Services include: e-mail participation, technical assistance through phone and e-mail, NET3 offerings, and ESC-basedworkshops.

Category: Other Individualized ServicesContacts:

Option 1 Per SotCounselor Symposium $500.00

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Credit by Exam

Peggy Van Pelt

Provide assistance to districts and serve as an administration site for Credit by Exam. The test sessions meet therequirements of TAC §74.24 for students to test out of a grade level or subject. The ESC, in conjunction with theUniversity of Texas (UT), has entered into an agreement to administer the UT tests at the Service Center. The Universityof Texas-Austin will report exam scores to districts. Exam dates will be scheduled for three days in June and three daysin early July 2012.Base ADA Fee:

1 - 500 $150501 - 2000 $3502001 - $500


Option 1 Base ADA Fee Plus $26.00 Per Test PerStudent

Credit by Exam

CSCOPE

Gayle Parenica, and Jamie Purcell

CSCOPE provides districts with a guaranteed, viable curriculum that is vertically and horizontally aligned to meet thestate standards and prepare students for the STAAR. System components reflect rsearch-based best practicies ineducation and promote regular, sustained professional development in a learning community environment. Servicesinclude technical assistance and professional development offered onsite, at Region 3, and through NET3.

*** Option 1 & 2 - See District Contracted Services Page On Web Site

Category: CurriculumContacts:

Option 1 Initial Set Up Fee + Technology Fee + $7.00Per ADA

CSCOPE for Year One Districts

Option 2 Technology Fee + $7.00 Per ADACSCOPE for Districts in Year Two or Beyond

Option 3 Per Day On-SiteProfessional Development $550.00

Curriculum Contracted Services

Gayle Parenica

Region III offers four options to meet your district's curriculum needs. These services are designed to focus on theorganization, delivery, implementation, and assessment of the written, taught, and tested curriculum that will improvestudent performance. Options include bundled services that provide oversight and management of the curriculum,curriculum director services for a day, mentoring, and Thinking Maps® Training. Technical assistance and professionaldevelopment will be offered on-site, over-the-phone, online, and via NET3.


Option 1 Bundled Curriculm Management Services Bundled Curriculum Management Services $5,500.00

Option 2 Per Day Plus MaterialsCurriculum Director Services $550.00

Option 3: Per TeacherThe Art and Science of Teaching $400.00

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Option 4 Per ParticipantThinking Maps® Training $225.00

Distance Education

Diane Sekul

Distance Education will provide options that enable teachers and districts to facilitate student acquisition of 21st CenturySkills; integrate Technology Applications TEKS into classrooms and move toward the STaR Chart “Target Tech Level” of progress. Support Services Available: provide information dissemination through NET3 and/or a listserv, unlimitedtelephone and email technical assistance for questions regarding distance education.

*Please see long description for associated costs.*

Category: TechnologyContacts:

Option 1 Per Participant6 CPE Credit Hour Online Workshops $25.00

Option 2 Per Participant30 CPE Credit Hour Online Workshops $550.00

Option 3 Per DayOn Site Professional Development $550.00

District and Campus Assessment Coordination

Nancy Sandlin

A variety of delivery modes are incorporated in this service to provide technical assistance regarding the assessmentprogram to designated contact representatives. Delivery modes include ESC-based face to face and online trainings, TEATETN sessions, and Email updates on a regular basis.


Option 1 Per ParticipantDistrict and Campus Assessment Coordination $200.00

District Bookkeeping Services

Anthony Dueser

Services consist of business office bookkeeping and payroll services normally performed by a variety of central officepersonnel. Offered services may include posting of financial information; preparing accounts payable and payroll checks;reconciling local maintenance, payroll clearing, and debt service bank accounts; preparing and providing finance andpayroll reports that include TRS reports, 941 quarterly reports and W-2’s; and assistance in filing e-Grant expenditurereports and preparing PEIMS data for submission.

As agreed by interlocal agreement, additional business office related services may be negotiated to meet individualdistrict needs. Please Contact Anthony Dueser For Specific Services and Pricing


Option 1Bookkeeping Services

Option 2Additional Services Stated in Interlocal Agreement

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DMAC

Mary Beth Matula

DMAC Solutions offers web-based software to help districts improve the quality of education provided to students.Select from a suite of applications to assist with data disaggregation, benchmarking, assessment, student achievement,progress monitoring, curriculum planning, and more. With each application, DMAC guarantees your data will beaccessible, reliable, secure, and supported.

Available modules: State Assessment, TEKScore, SIP, Class Notes, CAP, CIA Alignment, PGP, SSI, TAG, TPRI, TEJASLEE, RTI, and PDAS.


Option 1 Annual FeeState Assessment **Class Roster Required $1,200.00

Option 2 AnnualTEKScore **Class Roster Required $1,200.00

Option 3 Per CampusSchool Improvement Plan (SIP-per Campus) $500.00

Option 4 Annual FeeClass Notes $500.00

Option 5 Per HS CampusCredit Acquisition Plan(CAP-Per HS Campus) **ClassRoster Required

$400.00

Option 6: Curriculum Instr & Assessment Alignment(CIA) Annual Fee

DMAC $500.00

Option 7: Personal Graduation Plan (PGP-per MS & HS)Per Campus

DMAC $400.00

Option 8: Student Success Initiative(SSI-Per Campus)DMAC **Class Roster Required $500.00

Option 9: Test Assessment Generator (TAG) AnnualFee

DMAC $800.00

Option 10: Texas Primary Reading Inventory (TPRI)Annual Fee

DMAC **Class Roster Required $500.00

Option 11: Tejas LEE Per CampusDMAC **Class Roster Required $500.00

Option 12: Response to Intervention (RtI - Per Campus)DMAC **Class Roster Required $500.00

Option 13: PDAS - Per CampusDMAC $250.00

Option 14: Class Roster Upload As Needed/Daily PerADA

DMAC $1.50

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Dyslexia Contracted Services

Mary Anne McLemore

Discounted Dyslexia! Dyslexia Contracted Services will provide training opportunities in researched-based strategies andmethods that address the needs of the dyslexic students. Training includes assessment and identification of dyslexia. Districts that purchase a slot can send a teacher to dyslexia professional development at no cost OR at a discounted price.


Option 1 Per SlotStaff Development $850.00

Option 2 Per DayTechnical Assistance $550.00

E-mail/Web Hosting

Bob Buchholz and

Districts must join the Basic Technology Technical Support to add any of the options below.



Option 1 Per e-mail account Min. $25 Per MonthE-mail Services Monthly $0.10

Option 2 Per e-mail account Min. $300E-mail Services Annually $1.00

Option 3 Per Month Per Web SiteWeb-Hosting Service Monthly $42.00

Option 4 Per Web SiteWeb-Hosting Service Annually $500.00

E-Rate Application Contracted Services

Laura Ratliff

The E-Rate program is administered by the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the Universal Service AdministrativeCompany (USAC). Schools that plan to participate in the E-Rate program must follow a series of steps in the applicationprocess. The Service Center will assist the district in determining eligible services, meeting required timelines, andpreparing the correct document to request E-Rate funding.

*Priority One Maximum $2,000


Option 1 Base Fee of 500 Plus 15% Priority OneApplication, Max. $2000

Priority One Application

Option 2 15% of Priority Two ApplicationPriority Two Application (Allocation Unknown At ThisTime)

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ESEA Federal Programs Support Services (Formerly NCLB)

Brenda O'Bannion, Linda Easterling, and Beverly Wyatt

ESEA Federal Programs Support (Formerly NCLB) Contracted Services are designed to assist districts in the preparationand submission of applications, amendments, and compliance reports for the Consolidated Application for FederalFunding, Title VI programs, and Annual Highly Qualified Teachers Compliance Survey. Assistance with program andbudget planning, direct and follow-up services, and professional development opportunities will be offered.

Title I Part A Entitlement (3%) $1,000 Min $7,500 Max (Based on 3% 2011-2012 Title I, Part A maximumentitlement)On-Site Assistance $550 Per Day $275 Per Half Day


Option 1 – Contracted ServicesDistrict 5000 ADA or Less

Option 2 Per DayOn-Site Assistance as Requested $550.00

Finance Accounting Services

Dawn Cummings

Direct finance accounting services assist districts with regular accounting processes including but not limited to bankreconciliation, payroll processing, accounts payable processing, quarterly reports, general ledger reviews for independentaudit and year-end close, and financial and compliance issues for Special Revenue funds.

Region III specialist will coordinate with district personnel to establish a calendar of services. Schedule priority andunlimited telephone support will be given to Districts contracting for service.



Option 1 Base Fee $350 Plus %65 Per HourReduces Cost To $65 Per Hour $65.00

Gale Database Subscriptions

Jennifer Wyatt

Gale Databases will provide access to online databases for research purposes. Specialized add on database packages areavailable at additional cost per individual campus request. The mission of Gale is to provide participating schools with arobust collection of current, relevant, online resources. Students and teachers may access these databases 24 hours a day,7 days a week, both at school and at home.

*Please see long description for associated costs.* Price reduction for 2012-2013.

Category: Library/Media Services Contacts:

Option 1 Per StudentGale Database Subscriptions $0.75

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Gifted and Talented Contracted Services

Mary Lea Pfenninger

Services are designed to inform districts of the mandates for Gifted/Talented services in the State of Texas as prescribedin the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented Students. On-site, telephone, e-mail technical assistance,follow-up, direct services, and professional staff development will be conducted to assist districts in meeting thesemandates as well as developing and providing quality programs.

Cost: 20% of District’s G/T Allotment up to $20,000


Option 1Staff Development/Teacher Services/Student Services

Option 2 $550 Maximum Of 40 ParticipantsCustomized Services $550.00

Health and Safety Contracted Services

Cheryl Shamburger

The Health and Safety Contracted Services are designed to assist districts and campuses by providing professionaldevelopment and technical assistance in areas related to: 1) healthy school environments; 2) healthy behaviors of studentsand school staff; 3) legislative requirements regarding Multi-Hazard Emergency Operation plans, response plans,emergency drills, school safety audits, and Coordinated School Health; and 4) implementing model prevention programs.


Option 1 Per CampusDistrict Support Services $350.00

Option 2 $68 Per Student and $2,000 Per CampusPeer Prevention Programs Implementation (Requiresminimum participation of 2 campuses within Region III)

Option 3 Per Facility School Safety Audits $1,200.00

Option 4 Per DayCustomized Services $550.00

Instructional Resources Cooperative

Jennifer Wyatt

Instructional Resources is an all encompassing cooperative which includes the following resources and services: (1)Discovery Streaming, (2) Route Delivery Service, (3) Audio-Visual Repair Services Coordination.

Add-ons for Discovery Streaming include: Discovery Science Connection, Discovery Elementary Science Connection and Discovery Health Connection.


Category: Library/Media ServicesContacts:

Option 1 Per Student Min. $275Instructional Resources $2.10

Option 2 Per Middle School CampusDiscovery Science Connection $1,695.00

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Option 3 Per Elementary CampusDiscovery Elementary Science Connection $1,395.00

Option 4 Per CampusDiscovery Health Connection $1,395.00

Instructional Technology Support

Diane Sekul

Services are provided at Region III ESC, via Net3, unlimited email and telephone assistance for instructional technologysupport. Support services available in the following areas: technology workshops including face-to-face(provided atRegion 3) and online for free or at reduced cost; technology integration support; provide information dissemination through Net3 and/or listserv; and 8th grade assessment requirements support.Enrollment Price Table Option 1

1 - 200 $2002001 - 600 $500601 - 1000 $10001001 - 2500 $15002501- 13500 $3000


Option 1 Based On District Enrollment RangeBasic Instructional Technology Support

Option 2 Per DayOn-Site Instructional Technology Support/Training $550.00

Language Arts Contracted Services

Joan Mathieu

Want your students to reach for the STAARs? Help them succeed with professional development and customizedservices for teachers and students. All services incorporate research-based classroom strategies and best practicesaddressing the ELA/R TEKS and the new STAAR/EOC tests.Option 1 Pricing Table

1 - 199 $1350 200 - 429 $1850430 - 989 $2350990 - 2064 $28502065 - 16000 $3350


Option 1 Based On ADA RangeStaff Development

Option 2 Per DayLanguage Arts Specialist For a Day $550.00

Option 3 Per Half Day (Materials Included)Student Services $300.00

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Leadership Services

Charlotte Baker and Nancy Sandlin

All level administrators will benefit from leadership services through the various offerings for professional growth.Training will focus on all aspects of successful leadership character building. Each month administrators attend atelevised NET3 information session to get the most recent ESC and TEA information as well as receiving calendars ofreminders and due dates custom built to address your specific district. Services will focus on legislative information,accountability and STAAR updates, legal updates, and networking with like-job administrators. A focus audience for2012-2013 will be the campus administrator (Year 1 and Year 2 Groups) through a strand of sessions designed to meettheir particular needs. A second focus group will be teacher leaders to continue the critical discussions regardingleadership at the classroom level.

Category: LeadershipContacts:

Option 1 Per SlotLeadership Services $500.00

Library Projects

Jennifer Wyatt

The Region III ESC Library Specialist(s) will provide support for the library needs of the district. Projects may include butare not limited to In-service training; individualized training days; CSCOPE support for librarians: technologyintegration, library resources and programming, creating digital resources for CSCOPE lessons and Library ProgramAssessment.


Option 1 Per DayOn-Site Library Support $550.00

Library Support Services

Jennifer Wyatt

Basic Librarian Support Services are provided at Region III ESC, NET3, Webinar, online, email, and or/telephoneassistance.

Max. Fee $2,740


Option 1 Per CampusLibrary Support Services $550.00

Living Materials Cooperative

Jennifer Wyatt

Living Materials Cooperative will provide live plants and animals to school campuses as needed for instructionalprojects. Use of living materials allows school children hands-on experience with various plants and animal species.

NOTE: Districts must join Instructional Resources Cooperative to add this service.

Min. Fee $150


Option 1 Per Student EnrolledLiving Materials Cooperative $0.95

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Management Information Services (MIS)

Mary Beth Matula

Optional services available to districts have been identified as a result of audit recommendations for Information Management as defined by industry. Areas identified are optional for any district in the region regardless of their studentor business accounting software application. Data security and utilization is the primary goal of these services.



Option 1 $50 Per License Additional Transfer Space$250 per 10GB

Automated Off-Site Backup System

Option 2 Annual FeeRemote Security Administrative Services $250.00

Math/Science Contracted Services

Debbie Humphreys, Cindy Marshall, Pam Yosko, Adrienne Towns, and Leila Cubriel

The Math/Science Contracted Services will provide member districts with K-12 math and science staff development,teacher services, and science materials check out tailored to regional and independent district needs as identified throughstate assessment data and needs assessment surveys.

*** See long description for pricing


Option 1 Based On 2001 - 2002 Title II Entitlement Max.$15,000 Min. Fee Applies

Staff Development and Teacher Services

Option 2 Per Day Plus Materials(If Required)Math/Science Specialist For a Day $550.00

NET3 Regional Network Services

Bob Buchholz and

NET3 is the Region III regional network providing a multi-service, wide-area network, integrating video and data onH.323 infrastructure, with public internet access.



Option 1 Per Month Discounts Multiple T1 LinesNET3 Regional Network Services

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NetTrekker Online Search and Curriculum Support

Jennifer Wyatt

NetTrekker provides searchable access to more than 180,000 of the best online resources, aligned with state standards andorganized by readability and grade level. Each resource is carefully selected by educators to ensure it is safe, age-appropriate and academically relevant. Websites can be searched by TEK or by item, such as learning games, images, lesson plans, and/or interactive content. NetTrekker is available to faculty and staff, students, and parents at school andat home via password.


Option 1 Per Campus EnrollmentNetTrekker Online Search and Curriculum Support $0.85

On-Site Library Support Service

Jennifer Wyatt

On-site Librarian Support can be purchased per district or campus libraries. If district support is desired, the 5 days willbe divided between the district libraries. If campus support is desired, the 5 days will be dedicated to the campuspurchasing support.


Option 1 Per 5 Day IncrementOn-Site Library Support Service $2,500.00

PEIMS DataPlus Software

Becky Pullin

PEIMS DataPlus is a full featured data warehouse, web-based, and simple. Historical student data, finance data, TAKSdata, also includes individual student profiles for all students, including all individual assessment and programinformation. Thousands of reports available, no complex report writing skills needed! All in a fully web-basedapplication, no client software to install, and updates done remotely.



Option 1 Based On District EnrollmentPEIMS DATA PLUS

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Personnel Services

Peggy Van Pelt

This service assists districts in identifying qualified educational personnel for all certified professional positions,excluding the position of Superintendent.Services include:• Training on various personnel issues for Human Resources personnel• Web links to updates regarding personnel by Walsh, Anderson Attorneys• Job postings through online access• Represent member districts at select state and regional job fairs

*** Please See Long Description for pricing


Option 1 Based On ADA RangePersonnel Services

Reading Staff Development

Mary Anne McLemore and Terri Smith-Chavira

Seeing STAARs? Want to optimize that budget? Region III reading consultants provide solutions with our quality K - 12STAAR - TEKS focused reading professional development, on-site assistance, and video conference book studies.

Option 1 Pricing Table Based On ADA1 - 199 $1250200 - 429 $1750430 - 989 $2250990 - 2064 $27502065 - 16000 $3250


Option 1 Based On ADA RangeReading Workshops offered at ESC 3

Option 2 Per DayReading Professional Development On-Site $550.00

Option 3 Per ParticipantMinds in Motion $125.00

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Regional Purchasing Services

Brandon Yendrey

Member districts are provided the opportunity to purchase products and services via internet-based purchasing servicesas well as through localized catalog purchasing services. Benefits realized include: cost savings on quality products orservices; savings on administrative costs; compliance with Federal and State purchasing statutes and requirements; andaccessibility to more products and services.

Base Fee Table1 - 499 $500500 - 1499 $1,5001500 - 16000 $2500


Option 1 Base Fee Plus .55 Per ADABase Fee Plus ADA

School Board & Superintendent Leadership Development

Charlotte Baker and Julius Cano

TEC Chapter 61.requires continuing education for School Board Members. ESC3 offers training through face-to-face andNET3 modes of delivers. Trainings are provided annually for new board members and also teambuilding for the entire board and superintendent. Custom designed training is also available upon request. Unlimited technical assistance isprovided.

Category: LeadershipContacts:

Option 1School Board & Superintendent LeadershipDevelopment

$750.00

School Finance Contracted Services

Laura Ratliff

The School Finance program provides valuable training and technical assistance to superintendents and school businessofficials. School district program costs are analyzed in relation to program effectiveness as determined by studentperformance in the region. Technical assistance is provided to personnel so each can maintain an efficient school districtoperation.

Pricing Table Based On ADA For Option 1 Pricing Table Based On ADA For Option 21 -550 $2000 1 - 500 $3200501-1000 $2500 501 - 1000 $4000101+ $3500 1001 - 3000 $5200

3001 - 4000 $6500


Option 1 See Pricing Table School Finance Contracted Services

Option 2 See Pricing TableSchool Finance Mentorship

Option 3 Per DayIndividualized School Finance Services $550.00

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Social Studies Contracted Services

Jamie Purcell

Participating districts receive technical assistance and allow teachers to attend social studies workshops at no cost or at reduced fee prices. Districts may choose one or more of these services or request cutomized services related to theirneeds.


Option 1 Per DaySocial Studies Specialist For a Day $550.00

Option 2 Per Day Plus Materials, If ApplicableStudent Services $550.00

STAAR One

Jamie Purcell

STAAR One is an assessment item bank, created to meet the specifications of the STAAR/EOC assessment program. It isa high quality and easy-to-use resource that can be used to develop rigorous benchmark tests which are an integralcomponent of a comprehensive curriculum process. Each item is coded to the specific readiness or supporting studentexpectation, coded to reflect varying levels of rigor, and is modified and/or transadapted where applicable.


Option 1: Assessment Item Bank Per CampusSTAAR One $3,200.00

Student Accounting Services

Becky Pullin and Charlyn Sciacca

Direct student services to assist districts with student processes to include: PEIMS process, enrolling/withdrawingstudents, entry of special program information/reports, posting of attendance/reports, grade computation/reports,discipline entry/reports, immunization entry/reports, and scheduling entry/reports with administrative decisions.

Region III ESC will coordinate with campus personnel to establish a schedule of services needed. Responsibilities of bothRegion III ESC and the district/campus are dependent upon the service requested.

COST: $65 per hour of direct services (in-house and on-site).


Option 1 Per HourCost per hour $65 $65.00

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Technology Planning

Diane Sekul

Technology planning will provide districts with options that will support nd promote technology planning and growth intechnology integration as captured in the district, campus and teacher STaR Charts and technology ePlan.

Member districts will receive technical assistance in updating and meeting the STaR Chart and ePlan requirements.Services include Net3 workshops, technology email postings, and technical assistance in plan development and/orupdates and reviews of plans prior to submission.


Option 1 Annual FeeDeveloping/Updating Technology Plans $1,000.00

Option 2 Per DayCustomized Services $550.00

Technology Technical Support Services

Bob Buchholz, and Derek Gore

Basic District Technology Technical Support

Access to ESC technology technical support in the areas of DNS, E-mail, and basic network diagnosis. ESC technologystaff will provide support via telephone, e-mail, online, remote access and onsite assistance as necessary.

*Additional Hours Billed As Used By District



Option 1 Base Fee $750 Plus Additional Hours IfNeeded

Technology Technical Support Services

TimeClock Plus Web Application

Dawn Cummings and Geriann Neuman

TimeClock uses the speed, power, and scalability of Microsoft SQL Server to deliver reports and employee informationquickly and with ease. The software enables management to collect and report data within seconds, rather than usingantiquated polling time clocks or punch devices. TimeClock Plus records employee hours for payroll while providing realtime labor reporting functions. The software automates the process of doing payroll by creating a bridge between the employee data collected by TimeClock Plus and many of the popular payroll packages available, i.e. TxEIS Business Suite.

*Hosting of software and backups on ESC 3 servers.

*Fees include setup, configuration, integration package, software support, and updates and upgrades.


TimeClock Plus Annual License Fee $1,000 Plus $16.75Per Employee Plus 20% Maintenance

TimeClock Plus Web Application

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Title I, Part C, Carl D. Perkins Shared Services Arrangement - CTE

Geriann Neuman

The Region III Title I, Part C, Carl D. Perkins Shared Services Arrangement will provide services to member districtsthrough professional development and technical assistance in developing and implementing quality CTE programs

Vocational Education Basic Grant $14,999Maximum

Category: Federal ProgramsContacts:

Option: Carl D. Perkins SSA Max. $14,999Title I, Part C, Carl D. Perkins Shared ServicesArrangement - CTE

Title III English Language Acquisition Shared Services Arrangement

Rosie Hale

School districts may join the Region III Title III Shared Services Arrangement. Services provided through the SSA aresupplemental in relation to what the participating districts are required to provide.

2012-2013 Title III Entitlement

Category: Federal ProgramsContacts:

Option 1: Title III SSATitle III English Language Acquisition Shared ServicesArrangement

TxEIS Business Software Support

Dawn Cummings and Geriann Neuman

The TxEIS Business product is web-based, fully integrated, and supports the operational and reporting requirements ofTexas districts and charter schools. The software is scalable in both design and configuration in order to meet the needs ofany size district. TxEIS Business includes: Accounts Receivable; Asset Management; Budget Finance; Human Resources(includes Employee Access), Purchasing (Requisitions) and Warehouse (New for 2012-2013).

*Please see long description for associated costs.* No price increase for 2012-2013.


Option 1Business Software per District Enrollment

TxEIS Student Software Support

Becky Pullin and Charlyn Sciacca

The TxEIS Student product is web-based, fully integrated, and supports the operational and reporting requirements ofTexas districts and charter schools. The software is scalable in both design and configuration in order to meet the needs ofany size district. TxEIS Student includes: Registration; Attendance; Grade Reporting; Health; Discipline; Special Ed.;Scheduling and PEIMS.

*Please see long description for associated costs.* No price increase for 2012-2013.


Option 1Student Software per Campus

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TxEIS Web-Hosted Services

Mary Beth Matula

Region III acts as an Application Service Provider (ASP), hosting a web service providing access to Web Applications -Business and Student Information Systems (TxEIS) including supporting web applications such as Parent Portal(txConnect), Teacher Gradebook (Texas Gradebook), and the student course request system (txMyZone).



Option 1Annual Hosting Fees - Based on District Enrollment

WebCCAT

Gayle Parenica

The WebCCAT Test Generator provides your staff with the tools they need to create unique assessments. The item bankfeatures a wide variety of items from traditional multiple-choice to performance tasks at various levels of difficulty andthinking complexity. This recently updated system allows teachers to customize questions as well as add their ownquestions. An added bonus is the new feature that allows teachers to create STAAR-aligned assessments with the click ofa button.


Option 1 District Base $1,000 Plus $295 Per Campus WebCCAT Stand Alone Product (Test Generator Only)

Option 2: WebCCAT Stand Alone Product (EduphoriaMembers Only) Base $1,000 Plus $295 Per Campus

WebCCAT

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