http://www.epsilen.com/grp/106275ESC 19 CSCOPE Support last three announcements in chronological orderEpsilen Environment60http://www.epsilen.com/Groups/Public/AnnounceRSSView.aspx?GroupID=FUI8Cbw7vKs=&aid=QOB80jATvq8=Just letting everyone know this session is now open for registration through Click n Learn at www.esc19.net Event #13357: CSCOPE Assessments & the Role of Backward DesignIntroduction:This session focuses on developing an understanding of the different types of CSCOPE assessments and how to use observations, unit tests, and performance indicators to measure student outcomes and shape instructional practices. Participants will work towards an understanding of how a vital part of raising student performance is through the power of assessment and its effective design. This session will provide an understanding of the CSCOPE framework for a quality assessment system that includes formative and summative assessment resources such as observation and classroom questioning, selected response, and constructed/authentic responses assessment types.Overview:Participants will work towards an understanding of how a vital part of raising student performance is through the power of assessment and its effective design. This session will provide a strong framework for a quality system of assessment and will include:• How to identify evidence of learning and various types of questions• How to facilitate dialog and the process of recognizing and understanding the roles that formative and summative assessment play in instruction• Developing an understanding of the different types of CSCOPE assessments• Using observations, unit assessments, and performance indicators to measure student outcomes and shape instructional practices;• Implementing Backward DesignStephanie Zelenak, ESCRegion19Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:23:22 GMThttp://www.epsilen.com/Groups/Public/AnnounceRSSView.aspx?GroupID=FUI8Cbw7vKs=&aid=ScLQKxmRhfQ=Hi everyone! Below are the 2 upcoming Lead4ward workshops being hosted here at ESC Region 19. Register ASAP because space is limited! See Lead4ward.com for cost and registration! Onsite registration is also available!STAAR 3D: Data, Decision Making, DevelopmentOur first administration of STAAR has been completed. We have a new design and new datasets to consider as we work to ensure that all students meet the new state standards. This workshop is designed to provide school leadership teams with a structure for making sense of the data.Hosted October 12, 2012 at ESC-Region 19STAAR for Students with Special Learning Needs STAAR is a rigorous and challenging assessment system for all students – particularly for students with special learning needs. Throughout the 2011-2012 school year, TEA developed and released critical information regarding the various versions of STAAR (STAAR Modified, STAAR Alternate, STAAR L) as well as the nature and type of accommodations that can be provided to students during test administration. This workshop is designed to provide school leaders with an overview of the challenges relating to the administration of STAAR for students with special needs – with a focus on preparing for the 2012-2013 school year.Hosted December 3, 2012 at ESC-Region 19Stephanie Zelenak, ESCRegion19Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:00:14 GMThttp://www.epsilen.com/Groups/Public/AnnounceRSSView.aspx?GroupID=FUI8Cbw7vKs=&aid=Y4ACC3z0ynM=We are pleased to offer ESC Region 19 teachers and administrators a breakthrough ELAR/Social Studies training facilitated by Dr. Keith Polette. Dr. Polette is a specialist in children's and adolescent literacy and a Professor of English at the University of Texas at El Paso. This training promotes the development of literacy skills by authentically integrating language arts and Social Studies standards and implementing literacy strategies.These sessions will focus on strategies for integrating Social Studies and Language Arts. These interactive sessions will be filled with best practices - practices that present clear objectives, specific (and easy to follow) procedures, and methods for evaluation. In addition, Dr. Polette will demonstrate how to use language arts skill sets - reading, writing, speaking, and listening - to help students develop a love of reading, comprehend social studies texts they have read, and write about what they have learned. There will be an additional focus on how to respond to the CSCOPE writing prompts. Fall Session #1 – Wednesday, October 10th. Event # 13260 Cost $50 Register at www.esc19.net For more information contact Roy Torres at 780-5078 or rtorres@esc19.net. Stephanie Zelenak, ESCRegion19Mon, 24 Sep 2012 22:52:19 GMT