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Time to register and make room reservations to attend the largest secondary school principal conference in the nation! This conference is well-suited for all educators and educator-preparation program directors. The program is packed with relevant and research-based presentations that will provide the information you need to implement best practices in your school. The Exhibit Showcase is packed with hands-on, engaging demonstrations, power-packed presentations, and live music performed by outstanding Texas musical ensembles. Don't miss this annual learning opportunity! We look forward to joining you at this nationally-acclaimed professional development workshop, June 13 - 15, 2018 at the Austin Convention Center.
Principals: Are you searching for a versatile state credit class which may be offered to 8th–12th graders and will…
• Engage and empower students
• Help meet school accountability measures and the demands of unfunded mandates
• Build the number of students with the soft skills needed for college/career success
• AND can improve school climate and culture in a cost-effective manner?
Then choose the TASSP/TASC Student Leadership Course.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the course, purchase the curriculum and/or register an instructor for the Student Leadership Course Curriculum Academy.
NEWS:
• TEA accepting comments on draft strategic plan for special education through April 18. The draft strategic plan reflects steps the agency is considering undertaking – beyond what is being required by the U.S. Department of Education. All comments regarding the strategic plan, as well as the corrective action response, can be submitted electronically by email at TexasSPED@TEA.texas.gov.
• The U.S. Department of Education today announced that U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has approved the state’s Every Student Succeeds Act consolidated plan. For more information regarding ESSA implementation in Texas and to view the final state plan approved by the federal government, visit the TEA website.
• The Texas Education Agency has released the 2017-2018 accreditation status for each school district and charter school can be found on the TEA website HERE
• Do you have an innovative project-based learning activity, creative lesson plan, or interesting community business partnership? The Texas Education Agency is hosting a competition to showcase best practices in each of the 16 career clusters and career development. Selected best practice examples will be highlighted on the new Texas CTE Resource Center (TCRC) for all to access. All entries must be received by May 4, 2018. Click this link to learn more about the Best Practices Competition and how to submit.
• H-E-B announces 2018 Excellence in Education School District and Early Childhood Finalists and recognizes outstanding Public School Boards Click Here
