transforming new tomorrow · sheltered instruction texes esl supplemental #154 review on-site...

transformingtransforming

Region 3 Catalog of Services2020-2021

newnewfor a for a

tomorrowtomorrow

ECIECIEarly Childhood Intervention

Early is BEst!All children need support as they grow and learn, but some children need extra help. It’s important to start intervention early! For many families, ECI services may begin soon after their baby is born.Early intervention provides both immediate and long term benefits for children and families. If you are concerned about a child, don’t wait to make a referral. Both families and professionals can make a referral by calling 361-573-0731.

ECi sErviCEs arE UniqUEParents and professionals work together as a team. Families know their child best. ECI works with families to develop a plan for services after completing a comprehensive evaluation.Services are coordinated with others in the com-munity. ECI works with doctors, child care providers, various social services, and schools to help improve the lives of children and families.Families of all income levels receive ECI services. Services can be billed to Medicaid, CHIP, and private insur-ances. Services are convenient for families. Services are provided to children and families in familiar and comfortable surroundings where children live, learn and play. This may include the family’s home or child care center. We also offer telehealth services as an option. Children learn new skills through everyday activities. Team members from a variety of professional backgrounds work together to find learning opportunities within the family’s normal routines such as meal time, play time, etc.

ECi UndErstands BaBiEs• ECI partners with families to help children grow, learn

and stay healthy. Our staff has extensive training and experience with the birth to three population.

• R3 ECI has helped Texas babies and toddlers, birth to age 3, with developmental delays and disabilities for almost 40 years.

• ECI services benefit thousands of families and their children each year. Many children reach developmental proficiency prior to age three with ECI services. .

ECi ProfEssional ProvidErsProfessionals in ECI have vast expertise in working with babies, toddlers, and their families. Each child has a team of professionals who work with them based on their individual needs.Licensed and/or credentialed professionals may include:• Early Intervention Specialists • Psychologists• Speech-Language Pathologists • Occupational Therapists• Physical Therapists• Registered Nurses• Dietitians• Licensed Professional Counselors

ECi vidEos and rEsoUrCE GUidETo learn more about ECI, view the ECI videos at:

hhs.texas.gov/eciVideos are closed captioned in both English and Spanish.

For additional resources that can assist families of children with developmental delays or disabilities, visit: hhs.texas.gov/eci

Region 3 ESC ECI Program has been serving the babies and families in the R3 area since 1981. Our program provides services for children from birth to age 3 with developmental delays and disabilities through a parent coaching and training model. In addition to the HHSC required services we provide, such as Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy, Nutrition Services, Specialized Skills Training, and Case Management, Region 3 ECI also provides enhancement programs in the form of group services, the Pathways Early Autism Intervention Parent Training Program, and Infant Massage Training. Group services promote socialization and increasing developmental skills through interaction with similar aged peers. Group services also provide parents with the opportunity to connect with other parents of children with special needs.Group Services include:• Little Learners (Preschool readiness)• Little Movers (Movement and sensory regulation)• Music Makers (Using music to facilitate overall develop-

ment)• Little Chefs (Nutrition education)• SNAP-Ed (Promotion of healthy nutrition and active

lifestyles)Group services are provided on-site at our ECI office in Victoria, but the majority of ECI services continue to be provided in the families’ home. Teletherapy is the newest offering to our repertoire of services.

Pathways Early aUtism intErvEntion ParEnt traininG ProGramWhat is Pathways:• An evidence-based Parent Training Program to teach parents

to address the unique needs of their toddler ith symptoms of autism or atypical behavior patterns.

• ECI provides support from specifically trained intervention-ists

• Parents will learn skills and strategies to facilitate their child’s learning, development and manage their behavior.

Contact: Linda Ledwig

https://hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/early-childhood-intervention-services

http://hhs.texas.gov/eci

Academics

ComplianceBilingual/ESL/LOTE Contracted Services ....................... 7Credit by Examination ..................................................... 7Dyslexia and 504 ............................................................. 8ESSA Federal Grants Programs Support and Services .. 8Gifted and Talented Services ........................................... 9State Assessment Services ............................................. 9Title I, Part C, Migrant Education Program Shared Services Arrangement (SSA) ............................ 10Title III, Part A, English Language Acquisition Shared Services Arrangement (SSA) ............................ 10Title I, Part C, Carl D. Perkins Shared Services Arrangement (SSA) ............................11

InstructionClassroom Content Face-to-face and Virtual Learning for all Teachers ........ 13Classroom Management Toolkit .................................... 13Coaching the Coach: Instructional Coaches Academy .................................... 14CTE Prepare and Plan .................................................. 14DMAC ............................................................................ 15Eduhero ......................................................................... 168th Grade Social Studies and U.S. History Professional Learning Cohorts .................. 17RLA Campus Essentials for Secondary: A Team Approach .......................................................... 17Elementary Math Professional Learning Cohort ........................................ 185th Grade Science Professional Learning Cohort ........................................ 184th-8th Grade Reading and Writing Professional Learning Cohort ........................................ 19Fundamental 5 ............................................................... 20Instructional Resources Cooperative ............................. 21Instructional Technology Support .................................. 21

Library Support Service ................................................. 22Middle School Math & Algebra I Professional Learning Cohorts ...................................... 22MTSS/RtI Academic Intervention ................................... 23New Teacher Academy Cohort: A Guide to a Successful Year ........................................ 24Pre-K and Kindergarten Professional Learning Cohort ........................................ 24STEM Academy for K-5 ................................................. 25Teach Like a Champion ................................................ 26TEKS Resource System ............................................... 27TExGuide ....................................................................... 27

LeadershipAction Coaching ............................................................ 29Aspiring Principal and Assistant Principal Academy ..... 29Counselors' Symposium ............................................... 30Effective Schools Framework Diagnostic ...................... 30Leadership Coaching (Principals and other Campus Leaders) ....................... 31Leadership Services ...................................................... 31Lone Star Governance .................................................. 32Principal Collaborative .................................................. 33Region 3 Academic Network (formerly Curriculum Focus Network, CFN) .................. 33School Board Services .................................................. 34School Health ................................................................ 34Strategic Planning ......................................................... 35Strategic Planning Follow-up ......................................... 35Teacher Leadership Academy Year 1 ............................ 36Teacher Leadership Academy Year 2 ............................ 36

taBlE of ContEnts

BusinessDistrict Accounting Services .......................................... 38E-Rate Application Services .......................................... 39Personnel Services ........................................................ 39Regional Purchasing Services ....................................... 40School Finance Services ............................................... 41School Finance Services (cont.) .................................... 42Texas School Procedures .............................................. 43

Technology/Information ServicesCybersecurity Services .................................................. 46DART - Data Analysis Reporting Tool ........................... 49for TxEIS/ASCENDER ................................................... 49OnDataSuite Software .................................................. 49PEIMS Audit .................................................................. 50Regional Network/Videoconferencing Services ............. 51Rent-A-Computer Tech .................................................. 51Technology Audit ........................................................... 52Technology Technical Support ....................................... 52TSDS/PEIMS Coordinator Services ..... 53TSDS/PEIMS & Core Collection Services ..................... 54Texas Student Data System .......................................... 54TxEIS/ASCENDER Business Software Support ......... 55TxEIS/ASCENDER Student Software Support ............ 56TxEIS/ASCENDER Third Party Integration ................... 57Website Services ........................................................... 58

Research. Reflect. Refine.

taBlE of ContEnts (cont.)

Catalog of Services -05/04/2020 - V5.0

AppendixR3 Contracted Services Alignment to the Effective Schools Framework ........................................ 60Student and Teacher Count by District .......................... 63Algebra I Professional Learning Cohort ......................... 64Aspiring Principal and Assistant Principal Academy ..... 65Coaching the Coach: Instructional Coaches Academy .. 668th Grade History Professional Learning Cohort .......... 67Elementary Math Professional Learning Cohort ............ 685th Grade Science Professional Learning Cohort ......... 694th - 8th grade Literacy .................................................. 70Professional Learning Cohort ........................................ 70Middle School Math Professional Learning Cohort ....... 71New Teacher Academy .................................................. 72Pre-K/Kinder Professional Learning Cohort .................. 73Principal Leadership Collaborative ................................ 74Teacher Leadership Academy ....................................... 75Texas Instructional Leadership (TIL) Packages ............. 76U.S. History Professional Learning Cohort .................... 77

The following rules have been set to provide guidance to the fee structure for all contract services for Region 3 ESC (R3) districts. Please call for out-of-region pricing.

� Customized Services – To meet the unique needs of participating districts, Region 3 will customize services based on data and discussion with school leadership.

� Dailyrateforidentifiedservicesis$825.00,half-dayis$500.00.

� Enrollment pricing is calculated using PEIMS reporting of prior year student count.

� Hourlyrateforidentifiedservicesis$140.00.

� Non-membertrainingfeeforservicesis$165.00unlessindicatedbyspecificservice.

� Prices may vary for services collaborated with external partners. Contact the specialist for details.

� Return of funds to a granting agency due to SSA/Contract Service participant non-compliance with Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) requirements is sole responsibility of SSA/Contract Service participant. Resources and services provided by R3 are solely aligned with, and designed to support, the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) adopted by the State Board of Education.

� 2020-2021 contract services time period spans Sept 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021.

� Changes made after the contract is approved through the Contracks+ System must be approved by the superintendent. All changes must be processed by R3 Executive Assistant, Kelly Hauboldt.

� Prorationofcontractamountforcontractservicesparticipationbeginninglaterthanthefirstdayorendingearlierthan last day of contract services period is at sole discretion of Region 3 ESC.

Shared Services and Contract Services Arrangement – The terms and conditions of the SSA/Contract Service Agree-ment are provided in this packet. Once services and products have been reviewed, please have the superintendent sign-in to the ConTracks+ System https://www.contracksplus.net/?esc3, select available and start shopping. If you are in need of assistance, please contact Kelly Hauboldt at [email protected] or call at 361-573-0731 ext. 201.

A$10feewillbeaddedtosummerworkshopfeesforadditionalsummermanagementsupport.

r3 ContraCtEd sErviCEs oPEratinG ProCEdUrEs

https://www.contracksplus.net/?esc3

mailto:kellyh%40esc3.net?subject=

AcA

dem

ic S

erv

iceS

- c

om

pli

An

ceBeing pulled in every

direction?Let us help.

Bilingual/ESL/LOTE Contracted Services

Credit by Examination

Dyslexia and 504

ESSA Federal Grants Programs Support and Services

Gifted and Talented Services

State Assessment Services

Title I, Part C, Migrant Education Program Shared Services Arrangement (SSA)

Title III, Part A, English Language Acquisition Shared Services Arrangement (SSA)

Title I, Part C, Carl D. Perkins Shared Services Arrangement (SSA)

7

Com

pliance

BilinGUal/Esl/lotE ContraCtEd sErviCEs

Contact: Lisa Hernandez

Services provided to Participating districts include:

Cost: PricingisbasedonidentifiedLEPstudentsenrolled.

Base Fee ........................$150plus$25perLEPstudent

500 or less LEP students ...............Minimumfeeof$825/ Maximum$6000

More than 501 LEP students ..................Maximum$9000

CrEdit By Examination

Contact: Grace Butler

Region 3 will serve as an administration site for Credit by Exam during two of the four required testing windows. The test sessions meet the requirements of TAC§74.24 for students to test out of a grade level or subject. The Service Center, in conjunction with the University of Texas (UT), has entered into an agreement to administer the UT tests at the Service Center. The University of Texas-Austin will report exam scores to districts.

Cost:<500 district enrollment ............................................ $150501 – 2000 district enrollment ................................... $3502001> ........................................................................ $500

Testing Window:� Two testing windows: One in June and one in July� Three days per month, with two testing sessions each day.

The Bilingual/ESL Contracted Services will provide research based professional development and technical assistance tomemberdistrictstoassistinimprovingthesuccessofLimitedEnglishProficient(LEP)students.

� Professional Development: � LPAC � Instructional Strategies for Bilingual/ESL/LOTE

classrooms � Sheltered Instruction

� TExES ESL Supplemental #154 Review

� On-site customized services. The number of visits is dependent on LEP enrollment. � 0-200 = 1 visit � 201-500 = 2 visits � 500+ = 3 visits

� Unlimited telephone and email technical assistance

Services provided to Participating districts include:

� Communication with a district-designated contact person

� Registration procedures, deadlines and assessment dates

� Sample press release for required advertising

� Registration for students to be assessed

� Provide assistance to district contact person

� Work with UT system to order and process assessments


mailto:lhernandez%40esc3.net?subject=

mailto:gbutler%40esc3.net?subject=

Com

plia

nce

8

dyslExia and 504

Contact: Beverly Wyatt

Services Provided to Participating Districts/Campuses:� Quarterly updates for each student support system (Dyslexia, 504) including legal updates


Cost: $2500perdistrict

Essa fEdEral Grants ProGrams sUPPort and sErviCEs

Contact: Pam Dolezal, Mary Kathryn Evans-Garcia

Option 1: � Timely, on-site technical assistance � ESSA consolidated application for federal funding � Consolidated compliance reports � PrivateNon-Profitparticipation/affirmation � Comprehensive Needs Assessments � Campus/District Improvement Plans � At-risk/dropout/foster care/homeless issues � Substitute teacher training � Validation support � Unlimited telephone and email technical assistance � Other grant technical assistance as requested

Cost: 4% of 2019-2020 Title I, Part A maximum entitlementMinimumof$1650–Maximumof$7500

Option 2: � On-site, custom support at Region 3 daily rate for

any required application or compliance report listed in Option 1.

Cost:R3 daily rate

R3 Specialists will assist districts in the preparation and submission of applications, amendments, compliance reports, and other documents associated with the Consolidated Application for Federal Funding (Title I, Part A; Title I, Part D subpart B; Title II, Part A; Title IV, Part A), Title VI Application, SRSA Application, Annual Equity Data Survey, Private Non-Profitreports,andrequiredFederalProgramComplianceTrainings.

This bundled service provides support for dyslexia and 504 and is designed to build professional development and providetechnicalassistancetodistricts.Thisserviceaddressesspecificneedsintheareaofdyslexiaand504training, instructional research-based strategies, and updates for compliance with Texas dyslexia laws and 504 legal updates.

� 504 � Two on-site program evaluation/folder reviews or

technical assistance visits � 504 training - Starting the school year off right! 1 pro-

fessional per campus � 504 coordinator meetings - 2 per year - 1 professional

per campus.

� Dyslexia � Dyslexia Evaluation Training - 1 professional per

district � Dyslexia handbook training with instructional strate-

gy support - 1 professional per campus � 1 on-site district visit with technical assistance for

program review � Dyslexia/504 legal training - 1 professional per

campus

mailto:bwyatt%40esc3.net?subject=

mailto:pdolezal%40esc3.net?subject=

mailto:mkevans%40esc3.net?subject=

9

Com

pliance

GiftEd and talEntEd sErviCEs

Contact: Ann Goodman

� Basic 30 hours of initial G/T staff development offered 4 times a year at the ESC: fall, spring and twice in the summer. (No limit to the number of teachers attending.)

� On-line basic 30 hours of initial G/T staff development at a reduced fee offered 3 times a year: fall, spring and summer

� Six-hour updates at R3 included� 1 on-site 6-hour update, up to 40 participants� District G/T plan review and appraisal� Comprehensive G/T Program Evaluation� Student TPSP Student Seminar/Showcase� GT Social & Emotional lessons and activities - 1 each

9 weeks

Cost: Based on enrollment:1 - 100 ....................................................................... $700101-300 ....................................................................$1100300-600 ................................................................... $3500600+ ............................................................ $7.25/student

statE assEssmEnt sErviCEs

Contact: Mary Lea Pfenninger

Services Provided to Participating Districts/Campuses:� Fall assessment training

� Monthly newsletter

� TSNAP membership

� Spring assessment refresher training

� Unlimited telephone and email technical assistance Cost:$325perslot

R3 will support your district as you navigate the assessment waters. This contracted service is designed to inform and familiarize districts with the State Assessment Program and policies for: STAAR, STAAR Alt2, TELPAS, and Interim Assessments.

� Participation in any grant opportunities


Services are designed to inform districts of new mandates for gifted and talented services in the State of Texas as prescribed in the Texas State Plan for Education of the 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 mandates, as well as developing and providing quality programs. Services Provided to Participating Districts/Campuses:

mailto:agoodman%40esc3.net?subject=

mailto:mpfenninger%40esc3.net?subject=

Com

plia

nce

10

titlE i, Part C, miGrant EdUCation ProGram sharEd sErviCEs arranGEmEnt (ssa)

Qualifying school districts are invited to join the Region 3 Title I, Part C Migrant Education Program (MEP) Shared Services Arrangement (SSA). Activities provided through the SSA are supplemental in relation to what the participating districts are required to provide.

Services Provided to Participating Districts/Campuses:

Cost: Title I, Part C Entitlement for the current school year

Contact: Catherine Hernandez, Lisa Hernandez

Contact: Lisa Hernandez

titlE iii, Part a, EnGlish lanGUaGE aCqUisition sharEd sErviCEs arranGEmEnt (ssa)

� Complete and submit the Title III application and amendmentswithinspecifieddeadlines

� Provide training and technical assistance on the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and Results Driven Accountability (RDA)

� Provide technical assistance to support implementation of English language acquisition programs and in helping ELs meet the same state academic and student academic achievement standards

� Provide technical assistance and resources to assist districts in promoting parental and community participation in language instruction programs

Cost:Title III, Part A Entitlement for the current school year

TitleIII,PartAaimstoensurethatEnglishLearner(EL)andimmigrantstudentsattainEnglishlanguageproficiencyand meet the same challenging state academic content and student academic achievement standards all children are expected to meet. Activities provided through the SSA are supplemental in relation to what the participating districts are required to provide.


� Complete and submit the Title I, Part C ESSA applicationandamendmentswithinspecifieddeadlines as well as completion and submission of the ESSA Compliance Report

� OverseeandconductIdentification&RecruitmentandData services

� Assist with organizing and operating a Regional Parent Advisory Council

� Coordinate supplemental services

� Provide updates and staff development

� Deliver Regional support for Migrant Out-of-School Youth and Early Childhood


� Provide professional development and other activities that assist migrant personnel: � Meetingstateandlocalcertificationandlicensing

requirements for teaching ELs, � Improving instruction of ELs, � Increasing the ability of teachers to understand and

use curricula, assessment measures, and instructional strategies for ELs.


mailto:chernandez%40esc3.net?subject=



11

Com

pliance

Contact: Anne McCain

titlE i, Part C, Carl d. PErkins sharEd sErviCEs arranGEmEnt (ssa)

Region 3 will:� Serveasafiscalagentformemberdistrictsincluding

the completion, submission, negotiation and reporting requirements of the Title I, Part C, Carl D. Perkins federal application. Funds will be used to meet the grant’s nine requirements and will be mutually beneficialtoallmembersoftheSSA

� Conduct an annual planning meeting to discuss program input and related CTE topics

� Assist districts by providing information regarding Industry-BasedCertification(IBC)opportunitiesforstudents

� Assist districts in determining instructional needs and resources. (All purchases from grant funds will be made by Region 3)

� Provide updated CTE information to SSA members

� Provide a web-based career guidance package which will include annual updates along with technical assistance in the maintenance of the program

� Provide professional development opportunities for teachers and counselors in areas of Career and Technical Education


SSA Members will:� Assign Title I, Part C, Carl D. Perkins CTE Formula

Grant entitlement to Region 3 by submitting the GS2210ApplicantDesignation&Certification(ADC)form in eGrants

� Designate a Carl D. Perkins contact person for the school district

� Send at least one representative to the two planning meetings

� Submit information needed for the completion of the grant application, including bi-annual Perkins Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment, requests for equipment and instructional materials, and requests for professional development in a timely manner as decided by the SSA

� Comply with the nine required uses of funds set forth by the provisions of the grant

� EnsurethatCTEprogramsareofsufficientsize,scope, and quality in order to be effective, integrate academics and CTE, provide CTE programs of study for students, and provide equitable participation for students who are members of special populations

Cost: Title I, Part C, Carl D. Perkins Entitlement for current school year. (Membership required for LEAs receiving under$15,000inannualentitlement.)

The Region 3 Title I, Part C, Carl D. Perkins Shared Services Arrangement will provide services to member districts through professional development and technical assistance in developing and implementing quality CTE programs and meeting requirements of the Title I, Part C, Carl D. Perkins Formula Grant.

mailto:amccain%40esc3.net?subject=

AcA

dem

ic S

erv

iceS

- in

St

ru

ctio

nClassroom Content Face-to-face and Virtual Learning for all Teachers

Classroom Management Toolkit

Coaching the Coach: Instructional Coaches Academy

CTE Prepare and Plan

DMAC

EDUHERO

EDUPHORIA

8th Grade Social Studies and U.S. History Professional Learning Cohorts

RLA Campus Essentials for Secondary: A Team Approach

Elementary Math Professional Learning Cohort

5th Grade Science Professional Learning Cohort

4th-8th Grade Reading and Writing Professional Learning Cohort

Fundamental 5

Instructional Resources Cooperative

Instructional Technology Support

Library Support Service

Middle School Math & Algebra I Professional Learning Cohort

MTSS/RtI Academic Intervention

New Teacher Academy Cohort: A Guide to a Successful Year!

Pre-K and Kindergarten Professional Learning Cohort

STEM Academy for K-5

Teach Like a Champion

TEKS Resource System - Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative (TCMPC)

TExGuide

Instruction

13

Classroom ContEnt faCE-to-faCE and virtUal lEarninG for all tEaChErs

� Content workshop registration fees waived for all participating district teachers and administrators

� Unlimited implementation support and technical assistance via email or telephone

Cost: $125perTeacher(campusordistrictoptionavailable)

Contacts: Mitzi McAfee

Let Region 3 take care of ALL your core content professional learning through face-to-face and virtual PD opportuni-ties. As a District or a Campus you may join this service for less than it would cost you to send one teacher to one professional development session. Invest in your teachers’ professional learning and take advantage of the wide variety of sessions offered at Region 3. Services Provided to Participating Districts/Campuses:

Classroom manaGEmEnt toolkit

� 1 On-site PD session

� 5 On-site follow-up mentoring sessions per participating teacher; observation, feedback and planning


Cost: $1200perTeacher

Contact: Amy Hardeman Garcia

Classroom management refers to the wide variety of skills and techniques that teachers use to keep students orga-nized, orderly, focused, attentive, on task, and academically productive during a class. Services Provided to Participating Districts/Campuses:

FREE! Participating teachers may attend the following workshops at no cost:

� Social Emotional Learning � Restorative Practices 101 � Behavioral Multi-Tiered Systems of Support � How Poverty Effects Learning

mailto:mmcafee%40esc3.net?subject=

mailto:agarcia%40esc3.net?subject=

Inst

ruct

ion

14

CoaChinG thE CoaCh: instrUCtional CoaChEs aCadEmy

� 6 Days face-to-face PD

� 3 Visits for implementation support and coaching


See Appendix for details.

Instructional Coaches will explore coaching elements of:� Interpersonal and coaching skills including Action

Coaching� Data-Driven Instruction� Leadership and facilitation skills

Cost:$2000perinstructionalcoachContact: Mary Lea Pfenninger, Beverly Mikulenka

Instructional Coaches' professional responsibility is to bring evidence-based practices into classrooms by collaborating with teachers to get a clear picture of current reality, analyzing needs, identifying goals, assisting with teaching strate-gies to meet the goals, monitoring progress, and problem solving until the goals are met. Instructionalcoachescanhelpteachersfocusontheirindividualneedsintheclassroom,findresourcestohelpbringgrowth in teaching and learning, and help teachers get to a place where they are sharing best practices with one anoth-er. Setting expectations for how the Instructional Coach partnership works is vital for the support system to be success-ful.

R3 Instructional Coaching Academy will meet these needs by providing:A series of face-to-face modules, implementation support, coaching opportunities and collaboration meetings will prepare and/or expand instructional coaches’ knowledge of content-based best practices and to build their capacity to coach teachers and improve student learning.

Curriculum resources used will include Get Better Faster, Teach Like a Champion and Leverage Leadership

CtE PrEParE and Plan

� Subscription to XELLO


� Unlimited XELLO technical support

� Face-to-face XELLO training

Cost: MiddleSchool: $450initialonetimeset-upfee $3.00perstudent

HighSchool: $850initialone-timeset-upfee $3.50perstudent


Tracking student engagement in the career exploration process could not be easier. With a subscription to XELLO and support from Region 3 specialist, your staff will guide students through career, college and military exploration, have access to student, campus and district data, and students and parents can see what has been accomplished and plans as they are made. Counselors can see student activity and student created four-year plans. Services Provided to Participating Districts/Campuses:


mailto:bMikulenka%40esc3.net%20?subject=


Instruction

15

dmaC


� On-site support available at R3 daily rate

Cost: *State Assessment Disaggregated Data $1500/district*TEKScore Scanning/Disaggregate of Local Data $1000/district TAG Test Item Bank $350/campus*Lead4ward Digital L4W Reports $395/campus Appraisal T-TESS/T-PESS $250/campus*TPRI Early Childhood Reading: ECDS Reports $500/district*TEJAS LEE Spanish Version of TPRI $500/district*RtI Documentation/Progress Monitoring $500/campus*PGP/PGP-I Personal Graduation Plans $400/campus Plan Works Campus/District Improvement Plan $500/campus*SSI Develop/Maintain Plans $500/campus*Formworks Generate On-line Forms $100/campus CIA Alignment Create Curriculum Maps/Alignment $500/district*LPAC(NEW) Create and Manage ELS/Bilingual Forms $500/campus

* Requires purchase of Class Roster Update. Class roster fees are based on frequency of update. The following choic-es are available – EVERY DISTRICT MUST CHOOSE ONE.

UPDATE FREQUENCY PRICE PER STUDENTSix uploads per year ............................. $0.75Weekly updates .................................... $1.15Daily ...................................................... $1.65 Contact: Laura Sprinkle

DMAC offers applications that are built FOR educators BY educators. From benchmarking student progress to analyz-ing and reporting assessment data, DMAC assists teachers and administrators in making data-driven decisions.


What will it do for me? (a summary of educational technology)

OnDataSuitePEIMS Data Management System

dmacdata analysis

eduphoriadata analysis

eduheroonline professional development

TEKS Resource Systemcurriculum management systemTEKSGuideonline resources that support TEKS Resource System

mailto:lsprinkle%40esc3.net?subject=

Inst

ruct

ion

16

ON-LINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTFOR YOUR STAFF

SELF-PACEDINTERACTIVEENGAGING

140+140+ COURSES AVAILABLEANNUAL REQUIREMENTS• BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS• TEACHER ETHICS• SEXUAL HARASSMENT• FERPA & PPRA IN SCHOOL• CHILD ABUSE RESPONSIBILITIES• SUICIDE AWARENESS &

PREVENTION

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT• ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES• CLASSROOM CONFLICT• SAFETY IN K-12 SCIENCE• BULLYING MANAGEMENT• BYOT CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT• CUSTOMER SERVICE IN EDUCATION

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT• COLLABORATION TOOLS FOR

THE CLASSROOM• DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP FOR

STUDENTS• DYSLEXIA AWARENESS• GOOGLE, ADOBE, & MICROSOFT

TRAININGS

Cost: $7/FTE+$500MaintenanceFee

Contact: Laura Sprinkle

EdUhEro

� Aware Analysis and Benchmarking: Online analysis of all state and local data.

� Strive: Combines T-TESS/T-PESS with an internal workshop system.

� Forethought: Lesson planning tool. � TEKSbank: Test bank of STAAR aligned test

questions. (MAY BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY – DOES NOT REQUIRE PURCHASE OF EDUPHORIA.)

Services Provided to Participating Districts/Campuses:� On-site support available at R3 daily rate

Cost:For existing customers OR for new customers who commit BEFORE 7/1/2018:Premium Suite (all six applications) $2250/campusAware $1570/campusStrive $995/campus

For new customers AFTER 7/1/2018: Instructional Package (Aware + Strive+ Forethought)

$2995/campus

Strive $995/campusAWARE $2095/campus

TEKSbank:TEKSbank for non-Eduphoria users $785/campusTEKSbank for Eduphoria users (<10 campuses)

$500/campus

TEKSbank for Eduphoria users (>10 campuses)

$200/campus

Contact: Cindy Neuvar

Eduphoria is an online tool for educators that delivers support for data disaggregation, assessment creation, lesson planning, appraisals, professional development, and more.

Eduphoria products include:

EdUPhoria


mailto:cneuvar%40esc3.net?subject=

Instruction

17

8th GradE soCial stUdiEs and U.s. history ProfEssional lEarninG Cohorts

� 4 Face-to-face professional learning opportunities at Region 3

� 5 Zoom meetings� 1 Campus instructional coaching visit� Unlimited implementation support and technical

assistance via email or telephone*Campus administration may attend at no costSee Appendix for details.

Cost:$1200perteacher


Join R3 for an in-depth study of time periods and TEKS, lesson planning, and intervention strategies for the 8th grade and U.S. History classrooms. Through data, ePLCs, and subject area connections, teachers will expand their content knowledge, participate in in-depth lesson planning, develop structured and engaging lessons and activities, and student/subject connection to increase STAAR scores.


rla CamPUs EssEntials for sECondary: a tEam aPProaCh

� Data review with the RLA team of current assessment data

� 2 Customized, on-site professional development opportunities with follow-up support

� 3 Classroom mentoring visits per RLA teacher

� Quarterly newsletter with updates and tips


Cost: $1200perteacher

Contact: Victoria Gonzales

Allow our education specialist to work side by side with your RLA team to develop a balanced approach to reading and writing. The literacy framework is a process which focuses on student-centered learning and moves students toward STAAR masters grade level. Services Provided to Participating Districts/Campuses:

FREE!Participating campus teachers may attend four Region 3 RLA workshops.


mailto:vgonzales%40esc3.net?subject=

Inst

ruct

ion

18

ElEmEntary math ProfEssional lEarninG Cohort

� 3 Face-to-face professional learning opportunities� Book study� 5-part webinar series (35-40 min each; recorded)� 6 Zoom meetings (35-40 min each; live)� 2 Campus instructional coaching visits� Unlimited implementation support and technical

assistance via email or telephone


Contact: Kristi Greaves

Math Professional Learning Cohort for 3rd-5th grade teachers in which participants will engage in face-to-face profes-sional development, book study, webinars, Zoom meetings, and on-site coaching. Webinars will be recorded for viewing at teachers’ time of choice. Zoom meeting times will be determined by group consensus.


*Campus administration may attend at no costSee Appendix for details.

5th GradE sCiEnCE ProfEssional lEarninG Cohort

� 2 Face-to-face professional learning opportunities

� 4 Zoom meetings - focus on 1 activity per reporting category

� 4 Campus instructional coaching visits � 2 Face-to-face � 2 Virtual Cost:

$1200perteacher

Contacts: Laura Deiss

This Science Professional Learning Cohort for 5th grade teachers in which participants will engage in face-to-face professional development, virtual learning, and on-site coaching. It will provide support for teachers through content ac-tivities that will facilitate the development of students becoming problem solvers in the science classroom and beyond.

Services Provided to Participating Districts/Campuses:� Unlimited implementation support and technical


� Free attendance to R3 STAAR Teacher Review PDSee Appendix for details.

mailto:kgreaves%40esc3.net?subject=

mailto:ldeiss%40esc3.net?subject=

Instruction

19

4th-8th GradE rEadinG and writinG ProfEssional lEarninG Cohort

� 4 Job-embedded professional development learning opportunities

� 4 Face-to-face coaching sessions � 2 Webinars � 4 Zoom PLC cohort meeting � Teachers will submit 3 written artifacts � Teachers will attend the end of the year share

session: “Celebrating our Success” � Unlimited implementation support and technical

assistance via email or telephoneSee Appendix for details.


Contact: Carla Gajewskey, Lisa Weinheimer, Irene Schultz

The 4th - 8th Reading and Writing Cohort is designed to align reading and writing instruction to match the state stan-dards. Teachers will learn to implement STAAR mini lessons in authentic reading and writing. Teachers will be taught how to effectively set up, manage, and integrate reader’s and writer’s workshop into their instruction in order to improve student learning outcomes by bridging authentic learning experiences. Services Provided to Participating Districts/Campuses:

mailto:CGajewskey%40esc3.net?subject=

mailto:ischultz%40esc3.net?subject=


Inst

ruct

ion

20

fUndamEntal 5

Option 1: New to Fundamental 5� Professional development sessions addressing the

following modules: � Framing the lesson � Work in the power zone � Frequent, small-group purposeful talk about the

learning � Recognize and reinforce � Write Critically � 4on-sitecampusPD,withschedulingflexibility � 4 campus implementation support visits including

walk-throughs and consultation with campus leader-ship team

� Unlimited implementation support and technical assis-tance via email or telephone

Cost: Option1:$6000percampusOption2:$3000percampusUp to 50 participants per campus. Contact: Victoria Gonzales, Cindy Neuvar

The Fundamental 5 are the instructional practices that help make learning stick and can be used from kindergarten through high school, in any classroom, with any subject. The Fundamental5representsthefirstlineofdefenseininterventionstrategiesforstrugglingstudents while also positioning academically stronger students to achieve at levels previ-ously beyond the collective imagination of the profession.

Services Provided to Participating Districts/Campuses:Option 2: Fundamental 5 Advanced� Intended audience: those with Fundamental 5

training but still seeking to polish up instructional skills in the classroom. Teachers will become experts on Fundamental 5 implementation through guided practice and small group work to focus on skills within the modules. � Fundamental 5 Deep Dive: FSGPT, Writing Critically,

and The Power Zone � Fundamental 5 Deep Dive: Framing the Lesson and

Recognize and Reinforce � 2threehour,on-sitePD,withschedulingflexibility � 2 Campus implementation support visits including

walk-throughs and consultation with campus leader-ship

� Unlimited implementation support and technical assis-tance via email or telephone

� Foundational overview � 1 Session

� Frame the lesson � 2 Sessions

� Work in the power zone with� Recognize & reinforce

� 1 Session� Frequent small group purposeful talk about the

learning � 1 Session

� Write critically � 2 Sessions

Cost: 3 Session Bundle ..................................................... $20005 Session Bundle ..................................................... $28007 Session Bundle ..................................................... $3600Up to 50 participants.

Services Provided to Participating Districts/Campuses:INCLUDES:

� Implementation and monitoring support � 1 Leadership VPD Session � Sean Cain Note-taking Guide

Sessions or techniques include 1 hour of virtual PD led by a specialist delivered via Zoom and equals 2 CPE credits.

Contact: Cindy Neuvar, Victoria Gonzales

VIRTUAL PD

FACE-TO-FACE PD





Instruction

21

instrUCtional rEsoUrCEs CooPErativE

� Route Delivery Service � Route Delivery Services will provide delivery and

pickup of instructional materials, correspondence andequipmenttodistrictofficesonaweeklyrouteschedule.

� Discovery Education Streaming � Enhancing classrooms with rich multimedia that is

proven to increase student achievement, Discovery Education Streaming provides teachers and students access to a library of more than 115,000 stan-dards-aligned digital resources that address multiple learning styles and inspire students to explore their world.

� Living Materials � Positively impact student performance with hands-on

experiences using over 100 living specimens of plants and animals – all delivered directly to the classroom! Through the on-line catalog, all teachers in participat-ing districts will have unlimited access to hundreds of materials.

Cost: $3.55perenrollment($500minimum)


Instructional Resources Cooperative includes Route Delivery Service, access to Discovery Education Streaming, and Living Materials Cooperative. Route delivery service provides the delivery and pickup of instructional materials, corre-spondenceandequipmenttodistrictofficesonaweeklybasis.DiscoveryEducationprovidesteachersandstudentsaccess to more than 115,000 standards-aligned digital resources that address multiple learning styles while inspiring students to explore the world!

Services Provided to Participating Districts/Campuses: � Living Materials Cooperative will provide live plants

and animals to school campuses as needed for instructional projects.

� The menu of materials available includes: x Small mammals x Fish x Amphibians x Nonvenomous snakes x Plants x Flower and vegetable seeds x Microscopic organisms x Glass microscope slide sets x Enrichment activities including handouts and

teaching kits

instrUCtional tEChnoloGy sUPPort

� Registration to digital learning workshops offered by Region 3 ESC

� “Minute Monday” Google tip sent monthly � “Web Tool Wednesday” newsletters monthly � “Tech Tip Thursday” newsletters weekly � One on-site customized PD � Unlimited implementation support and technical


Cost:District Enrollment Cost< 125 $950126 – 599 $1400600 – 999 $21001000 – 1599 $32001,600 + $4800


Technologychangesalmostovernight,andstayingdigitallyfluentisaconstantchallenge.Region3isdedicatedtohelpingyourdistrictstayuptodateonthenewestandmostinfluentialtechnologyavailabletoyoureducators.Partici-pation in Instructional Technology Support ensures that your faculty will receive year-long support to increase the use of technology while encouraging blended learning in your district and campus classrooms.




Inst

ruct

ion

22

middlE sChool math & alGEBra i ProfEssional lEarninG Cohorts

� 2 Face-to-face professional learning opportunities at Region 3 (1 Fall/1 Spring)

� 6 Pre-recorded webinars with implementation support

� 2 On-site coaching visits for implementation support

� Book project




Contacts: Pam Yosko

Middle School Math Cohort for 6th-8th grade teachers and Algebra I provides job-embedded professional development to participants via face-to-face professional development, book project, webinars, and on-site coaching.


liBrary sUPPort sErviCE

� Registration to library workshops offered by R3 ESC

� Discovery Education Training (Basic and Advanced)

� Additional workshops based on request and/or need

� Library management support


Cost: District enrollment Cost1 – 1,500 $10001,501 – 5,000 $30005,001+ $5000


Bring innovation, technology, and excitement to your district’s libraries! Library Support Services is designed to provide assistancewithquestionsofday-to-daylibrarymanagement,aswellasspecifictrainingandnetworkingopportunitiesfor district library staff.


mailto:pyosko%40esc3.net?subject=


Instruction

23

mtss/rti aCadEmiC intErvEntion

� Needs assessment district/campus

� Help with documentation development

� Design/revise RtI framework processes

� Training on data collection and implementing data driven instruction

� Coaching support for implementation

� Training in MTSS/RtI processes and procedures

� Unlimited technical assistance

Cost: Level1:$3500percampusLevel2:$4800percampus

Contact: Irene Schultz

Let us help you create, grow and sustain academic interventions within a multi-tiered system of support . Through a yearlong program, we will help your district/campus establish and/or improve your MTSS/RtI program through professional development and coaching focused on intervention, prevention and enrichment for all students.


Level 2:

� 1 full day campus visit needs assessment/ consultation

� 2 full day campus visits design/revise framework and documentation

� 2 Professional development days � Data Driven Instruction � MTSS processes and procedures

� 2 full day coaching support for implementation

� Coffee & Conversations Zoom meeting twice a month


Level 1:

� 1 full day campus visit needs assessment/ consultation

� 1 full day campus visit design/revise framework and documentation

� 2 Professional development days � Data Driven Instruction � MTSS processes and procedures

� 1 day observations of interventions in classrooms with feedback

� Coffee & Conversations Zoom meeting once a month



Inst

ruct

ion

24

nEw tEaChEr aCadEmy Cohort: a GUidE to a sUCCEssfUl yEar

� 5 On-site professional development sessions

� 5Follow-upreflectionstoeachsessionthroughNew Teacher Academy blog

� 5 on-site follow-up observations and mentoring to support training, planning, model teach, co-teach


� One R3 professional development free of charge

� Campus-based mentor training � Being an effective mentor



Contact: Laura Deiss, Lisa Weinheimer

The single greatest affect on student learning and achievement is the effectiveness of the teacher. R3’s innovative New Teacher Academy will provide a scaffold of support through ongoing professional learning, implementation sup-port, and one on one coaching.

Services Provided to Participating Districts/Campuses

Members also receive: The First Days of School by Harry Wong Teach Like a Champion 2.0- Doug Lemov

PrE-k and kindErGartEn ProfEssional lEarninG Cohort


� 5 Opportunities for face-to-face coaching and support

� Implementation Support � Initial Planning and self-assessment visit to determine

needs and components for the district Pre-K and Kindergarten programs

� 2 Zoom PLC’s � Teachers will submit 2 video artifacts for implementa-

tion support � Teacherswillattendtheendoftheyeardatareflection

celebration � Unlimited implementation support and technical


Cost: $1500perTeacher

Contact: Pam Dolezal, Tonia Rozner

Early childhood teachers will participate in professional development opportunities to build their knowledge of the Pre-K Guidelines and Kindergarten TEKS to effectively create lessons plans and activities to support the learning of your youngest students. Professional development is customized for Year 1 and Year 2 participants. Opportunities for coach-ing and follow-up will be interwoven to ensure the best support for your teachers. Services Provided to Participating Districts/Campuses:

*Campus administration may attend at no cost.See appendix for details.


mailto:lweinheimer%40esc3.net?subject=

mailto:pdolezal%40esc3.net?subject=

mailto:trozner%40esc3.net?subject=

Instruction

25

Our goal is to assist teachers in learning and applying the knowledge and skills necessary to improve their:

• classroom environment• classroom culture• personal subject knowledge

in order to increase the academic performance of all students in their classroom. This service is custom designed by you to meet the needs of the teacher who has immense potential to grow and improve by working with an instructional coach.

Coaches work directly with teachers in their schools and in their classroom.

R3 Teacher Coaching

• 8 on-site personalized visits• Face-to-face• One-on-one• Unlock each Teacher’s Potential

• Unlimited telephone and email technical assistance

For information and pricing, contact Mitzi McAfee

stEm aCadEmy for k-5

� Each participant will receive a copy of Picture-Perfect STEM Lessons: Using Children’s Books to Inspire STEM Learning by Emily Morgan and Karen Ansberry.

� Five professional development days - 2 in September, 1 day each in November, January, and March (Actively participate in lessons from the book in preparation for classroom use)

� 4 supporting trade books to supplement selected STEM activities

� Collaboration of STEM activities with cohorts

Cost:K-5th grade teacher ..................................... $950perslot

Contact: Laura Deiss

STEM is a method of hands on teaching and learning where students use Science, Technology, Engi-neering, and Math coupled with real-world lessons to make connections between school, community,

work and the global issues. STEM helps students to use innovative design-based thinking to solve real-world problems that better prepare students for the future. Texas is expected to have the second highest percentage of the nation’s future STEM job opportunities. Join this academy to gain resources and receive support on developing forward thinking problem solvers in the classroom. Trade books will be used to support RLA through the use of expository text.

Services Provided to Participating Districts/Campuses:� 1fieldtriptoaSTEMprograminRegion3

� Blended learning opportunities through Zoom meetings following classroom implementation.




Inst

ruct

ion

26

tEaCh likE a ChamPion

� 2 three-hour professional development days at your campus

� 4 implementation and support visits with classroom walks and administrator debrief

� Follow-up report of instructional practice/technique provided


Cost: $3500percampus


Utilizing Doug Lemov’s Teach Like a Champion 2.0, campus teams will learn and implement the simple, yet powerful teaching techniques to improve their teaching practice and help their students become college and career ready. The techniques are practical, engaging, and easy to implement, and include more concrete guidance, thoughts on rigor, and useful tools.


� Part 1: Checking for Understanding � 10 Techniques

� Part 2: Academic Ethos - Seeking the maximum level of academic rigor � 21 Techniques

� Part 3: Ratio - Getting students to do as much of the cognitive work as you can � 13 Techniques

� Part 4: Five Principles of Classroom Culture - Focusing on behavior and culture � 18 Techniques

Cost: 3 Technique Bundle ................................................. $22005 Technique Bundle ................................................. $30007 Technique Bundle ................................................. $380010 Technique Bundle ............................................... $5000


Services Provided to Participating Districts/Campuses:INCLUDES:

� 2 On-site implementation and monitoring support � 1 Leadership VPD session � Follow-up report of instructional practice/technique

provided

Sessions or techniques include 1 hour of virtual PD led by a Specialist delivered via Zoom and equals 2 CPE credits.

FACE-TO-FACE PD

VIRTUAL PD



Instruction

27

tEks rEsoUrCE systEm - tExas CUrriCUlUm manaGEmEnt ProGram CooPErativE (tCmPC)

� TEKS Roadmap for Success Series: 4 professional development opportunities focusing on

x Strategic use of TEKS Resource System Lesson Planning

x Unpacking the TEKS x Targeted Rigorous Assessment x Formative Assessment

� PreK Outcomes Framework � Unlimited implementation support and technical

assistance via email or telephone � Implementation support & access to Implementing

TEKS Resource System

Cost:District enrollment PreK-12 .......... $5.35/student

Annual subscription fee: 1-2 campuses ...... $15003-5 campuses ....... $21606+ campuses ........ $2160+$180peradditionalcampus

Initial set up costs for districts NEW to TRS: 1-2 campuses Set up fee: ............................$500 District site license fee: .........$500 3+ campuses Set up fee .............................$1000 District site license fee: .........$1500 Campus site license fee: ......$250percampus


TCMPC TEKS Resource System is a customizable on-line curriculum management system aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). TCMPC TEKS Resource System’s high quality curriculum and assessment components assist schools in meeting the high standard of rigor and relevance required in the TEKS and STAAR assessments.Services Provided to Participating Districts/Campuses:

tExGUidE Campus must purchase TEKS Resource System to utilize this product

� Unit overview and key understandings� Unit vocabulary with corresponding activities� Student expectations with aligned engagement

activities, sample learning experiences and formative assessments

� Sample unit assessments� Unit resources� Relevant professional development opportunities

Cost: District Enrollment K-12 (0-1666) ............................ $5000District enrollment K-12 (over 1667 students) ....$3.00/student Contact: Laura Deiss

TExGuide provides teachers with a bridge between curriculum, aligned resources and instructional planning. TExGuides increasetheefficiencyandqualityoflessonplanningforteacherswhichdirectlyimpactsstudentlearningoutcomes.

TExGuides are aligned with TEKS Resource System Curriculum including scope and sequence of instructional units. Each HyperDoc includes:

R3 Support provides:� Unlimited implementation support and technical




Lead

ersh

ip

28

Who is ready to

Lead?Services designed with you in mind.

AcA

dem

ic S

erv

iceS

- l

eAd

erS

hip

Action Coaching

Aspiring Principal and Assistant Principal Academy

Counselors Symposium

Effective Schools Framework Diagnostic

Leadership Coaching (Principals and other Campus Leaders)

Leadership Services

Lone Star Governance

Principal Collaborative

Region 3 Academic Network (formerly Curriculum Focus Network, CFN)

School Board Services

School Health

Strategic Planning

Strategic Planning Follow-up

Teacher Leadership Academy Year 1

Teacher Leadership Academy Year 2

Leadership

29

aCtion CoaChinG

� 3 Full days of professional development

� 8 Half-day implementation and support days

� Each participant receives a copy of Get Better Faster by Paul Bambrick-Santoyo



Cost:$1500perperson$5200perteamof4

Contact: R3 Leadership Team

Participation in the Action Coaching cohort will provide campus and district leaders opportunities to developproficiencyinestablishingandcoachingtowardeffectiveinstructionalpracticesineveryclass-room. Through this cohort, administrators will learn how to grow educators by allowing them to see a

model of success, name the bite-size steps that lead to growth, and practice those steps to sharpen skills.


asPirinG PrinCiPal and assistant PrinCiPal aCadEmy

Cost:$800


The Aspiring Principal and Assistant Principal Academy strives to build and sustain current and potential educational leaders. This will be accomplished through the use of knowledge- and skills-based trainings, professional learning networks, and customized opportunities for personal and professional leadership growth.

� Monthly newsletter includes academic updates and due dates

� Monthly book study in an on-line platform with collaborative discussions � The School Discipline Fix by J. Stuart Ablon and Alisha

R. Pollastri - Principals will participate in the book study through an online portal and discussion boards. R3 will provide the book to each participant.

� 6 Full day face-to-face professional learning opportunities at Region 3

� Collaboration time with peers

� Professional learning with a focus on enhancing leadership skills



mailto:cbaker%40esc3.net?subject=

Lead

ersh

ip

30

CoUnsElors' symPosiUm

� Crisis response and intervention (suicide, grief, trauma, child abuse, school violence and safety)

� Counselingskilldevelopment(specifictechniques,such as cognitive behavior therapy, solution-focused counseling, strength-based counseling, mindfulness/stress management)

� Addressing student issues (grief, trauma, suicide, depression, anxiety, aggression, substance abuse, discipline and disruptive behaviors)

� Legal updates and regulations, ethics for mental health professionals and school counselors

� Group guidance/counseling lessons and techniques

� Bullying, cyber-bullying, sexting, foster care, homeless

Technical Support� Master scheduling� HB5 graduation requirements and endorsements� Personal Graduation Plan (PGP) and the Academic

Achievement Record (AAR)� Unlimited implementation support and technical


Contact: Amy Shedd

Participants in the Counselors' Symposium will be provided training opportunities focused on mental health, counseling curriculum and college and career readiness. During trainings, participants will build collaborative relationships with oth-er counselors and mental health providers, as well as receive relevant information to better serve our youth. In addition to training offered, technical assistance will be provided.

10 professional learning opportunities which may include:

Cost$1200perparticipant

� Career and college readiness from PK through 12th grade

� ApplyTexas, Texas OnCourse, and Reach Higher Initiative (60x30TX Challenge)

EffECtivE sChools framEwork diaGnostiC

� 2 Day ESF Diagnostic Overview Training

� 40-60 hours of technical support that includes: � Pre-work and artifact analysis � On-visit with observations and focus groups � Diagnostic report � Recommendations for action steps

Cost:$5500perCampus

Contact: Monica Jones

The Effective Schools Framework from TEA provides a clear vision for what districts and schools across the state do to ensure an excellent education for all students. The ESF diagnostic is a comprehensive campus review process that combines the Effective Schools Framework Diagnostic in an objective analysis of the current state of the school and its ability to meet the needs of the students it serves.During the diagnostic, the ESF Facilitators will work with various stakeholders to determine areas of strength and make recommendations for high leverage actions that support growth, strengthen strategic planning efforts, stimulate sustain-able change, and effectively inform school improvement with connections to capacity builders for alignment.

Services Provided to Participating Districts/Campuses

mailto:ashedd%40esc3.net?subject=

mailto:mjones%40esc3.net?subject=

Leadership

31

lEadErshiP CoaChinG (PrinCiPals and othEr CamPUs lEadErs)

� Monthly campus coaching visits � 6 On-site � 3 Virtual

� Free membership to R3 Principal Collaborative (click for details)


Cost: $3200percampusleader


R3 coaches will work with campus leaders individually to fashion an action plan for professional and organizational growth aligned to the Effective Schools Framework and T-PESS. R3 coaches will provide multifaceted support by collaboratively identifying key action steps and skills to support leadership development. Leaders will also participate in a Professional Learning Community of leaders to share ideas, challenges, solutions and deepen knowledge. Through participation,theleaderwilldevelopaportfolioofvariousartifactsreflectiveoftheireffortsandgrowth.


FREE!Three-day Action Coaching PD with implementation sup-port.

lEadErshiP sErviCEs

� Professional learning opportunities: � Accountability - John Fessenden with Lead4ward � Legal updates � Leadership skill development

x Lessons from a successful leader x Making data-informed decisions x Traits of a successful mentor/coach to

administrators and teachers x How to polish your skills to improve performance

Cost:$1200perparticipant


EveryschooladministratorwillbenefitfromLeadershipServicesthroughtheofferingsforprofessionalgrowthandnetworking. Trainings are focused on the successful school leader and what you should know and do. Services are provided based on the needs of campus and district leaders.

Services Provided to Participating Districts/Campuses:� Electronic newsletter with timely information regarding

duedates,financialandboardmeetingtimelines,regional, state, and federal information

� Provide career fair support to promote careers in education

� R3 “Future Teacher Experience” Job and Career Fair for high school students interested in careers in education


See Appendix for alignment with Effective Schools Framework



Lead

ersh

ip

32

lonE star GovErnanCE

� Implementation LSG Instrument

� Board’s Time Use Tracker

� Board’s Staff Use Tracker

� Board’s Quarterly Progress Tracker

� Sample policies and documents

Contact: Charlotte Baker, Tony Williams

LoneStarGovernance(LSG)isanoptional,first-of-its-kindtraininginitiative.

Founded on research, LSG is a continuous-improvement model for governing teams who choose to focus intensely on only one primary objective: Improving Student Outcomes.

GovernanceteamsexpressthisintensefocusthroughatailoredexecutionofthefiveaspectsoftheTexas Framework for School Board Development:

In addition to driving a focus on improving student outcomes, the LSG philosophy and practice provide a system for managingthevital,thoughsecondary,legalandfiscalresponsibilitiesoftheboard.

lonE star GovErnanCE two-day workshoP At the root of this work is the underlying belief that leadership matters: leader’s choices have the power to be transfor-mative in the lives of our students. Therefore, the workshop is designed as a conversation about governance behav-iors that lead to improved student outcomes and draws from research as well as promising practices from participant experience. The two-day workshop provides a supportive space where governing teams learn about and prepare for the intense focus on improving student outcomes as described in the LSG Implementation Integrity Instrument.

The Lone Star Governance Manual includes five specific tools:

Cost:Two day workshop for Board Members and key admin-istration:$3000

� Training for administration & board members� Technical assistance in writing Student Outcome

Goals� Goal progress measures� Review calendar and monitoring reports� Attendance and support during school board meetings

Cost: $7000

Vision Accountability Structure Unity Advocacy

a yEar of lsG CoaChinG sUPPort



mailto:twilliams%40esc3.net?subject=

https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/school-boards/school-board-member-training/framework-for-school-board-development

https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/school-boards/school-board-member-training/framework-for-school-board-development

Leadership

33

PrinCiPal CollaBorativE

Cost:$500


Join Region 3 principals for monthly collaboration and problem solving to enhance campus leadership. Principals will have the opportunity to participate in a monthly book study as well as six professional

learning sessions focused on increasing effectiveness of the campus leader.

� Monthly newsletter includes academic updates and due dates

� Monthly book study in an on-line platform with collaborative discussions � Leverage Leadership 2.0 by Paul Bambrick-Santoyo -

Principals will participate in the book study through an on line portal and discussion boards. R3 will provide a copy of the book for each participant.

� 6 Face-to-face collaborative PLC days at Region 3: � TEA updates � Collaboration time with peers � Professional learning with ToT for campus implemen-

tation



rEGion 3 aCadEmiC nEtwork (formerly Curriculum Focus Network, CFN)

� 9 regional network meetings � 3 Face-to-face � 6 Zoom


� Access to presentations and materials

Cost:$500perparticipant

Contact: Mitzi McAfee

Networking, Learning, Sharing...Join Academic and Curriculum Leaders from across the region as we share:� TEA/Legislative/State Board update� Innovative practices in R3 schools� Legal updates� Accountability� Core content updatesNetwork meetings will provide you, the academic leader, with the most current educational information and trends. Innovative programs from around the region will be showcased, and guest speakers will be invited to share engaging practices.




Lead

ersh

ip

34

sChool Board sErviCEs

� TeamofEightteambuildingcustomdesignedtofittheneeds of the team

� New board member training: Orientation to the Texas Education Code

� Legislative update

� On-line sessions provided to assist with completing credit hour requirements

� New school board candidate training

Cost:$2000perdistrict

Contact: Charlotte Baker, Tony Williams, Lisa Hernandez

TEC Chapter 61.1 requires continuing education of School Board members. Region 3 offers training through face-to-face, NET3 televised, and on-line modes of delivery. Trainings are provided annually for new board members as well as the required team building session for the entire board and superintendent.

Services Provided to Participating Districts/Campuses:� EISO training

� HB3 goal setting training/support


sChool hEalth

� SchoolNurseCertificationandupdatesonallrequired screenings including: vision, hearing, spinal, unlicensed diabetic care assistant

� Updates on state mandates

� Technical assistance with School Health Advisory Councils (SHAC), school health curriculum, and Fitness Gram

Cost:$550percampus

Contact: Amy Carabajal, Linda Ledwig

The School Health Contracted Services are designed to assist districts, campuses and campus nurses by providing professional development and technical assistance in the following areas: 1) healthy school environments; 2) healthy behaviors of students and school staff; 3) legislative requirements related to school health and district plans.School Health Services are offered by a Registered Nurse and educator to enhance school health activities, operations of school districts, and offer support to district nursing staff.

Services Provided to Participating Districts/Campuses:� Professional development in the area of health at

reduced or no cost (mental health, suicide, bullying)

� Assistance with annual audiometer calibration (every contracted campus will receive one audiometer calibration at no charge)

� Networking opportunities between regional school districts

� Professionals available to help by email, phone or text




mailto:acarabajal%40esc3.net?subject=

mailto:lledwig%40esc3.net?subject=

Leadership

35

stratEGiC PlanninG

� 7 on-site visits

� Planning meeting with the Superintendent and district leadership team to customize the strategic planning process to meet the district needs.

� Guidance on strategic planning team member selection.

� Development of, or guidance for, a comprehensive district needs assessment that will establish areas of focus.

� Meetings with the board for process approval, needsassessmentreview,andfinalapprovalofthecompleted plan.

� Facilitation of three meetings with the strategic planning team.

� Strategicplandraftandfinalcopypreparation.


Cost:$2950perdistrict

Contact: Tony Williams

Strategic planning services will provide facilitation and guidance as a district develops a Strategic Plan using a district wide committee including teachers, administrators, board members, parents, community members and business repre-sentatives.


Strategic Planning Products:� Revised mission statement

� Vision statements for each area of focus

� Motto

� GraduateProfile

� Strategic goals

� Metrics to measure achievement of goals

� Strategic plan evaluation calendar

stratEGiC PlanninG follow-UP

� Meeting with the Superintendent to review established metrics and data since the strategic plan was implemented

� Prepare a detailed report on what has been accomplished and what still needs to be done to reach the goals in the strategic plan Cost:

$1000perdistrict

Contact: Tony Williams

Strategic planning follow-up services will provide facilitation and guidance as a district reviews their strategic plan after completing the R3 strategic planning process.

Services Provided to Participating Districts/Campuses:� Present the report to the School Board and/or the

District Leadership Team




Lead

ersh

ip

36

tEaChEr lEadErshiP aCadEmy yEar 1

� Six professional development workshops held in your district/cohort location

� Modules include: � The Why and What of Teacher Leadership � Developing Teacher Leaders and Understanding Self

and Others � The Dimensions of Culture, Context and Tier Impact

on Teacher Leadership � InfluencingOthersThroughTeacherLeadership

Through a Growth Mindset � Emerging Teacher Leadership and its Challenges and

the Future of Teacher Leadership

� Risk-taking Opportunity share fair

� A copy of Awakening the Sleeping Giant by Marilyn Katzenmeyer and Gayle Moller

� Support form ESC and school district in completing their Risk-taking Opportunity




Contact: Mary Lea Pfenninger, Beverly Mikulenka

The Teacher Leadership Academy (TLA) is designed for emerging teacher leaders who serve in various roles within LEAs. The Academy focuses on developing and strengthening leadership-based competencies, enabling teacher lead-ers to positively impact student achievement and promotes collegial professional growth.


tEaChEr lEadErshiP aCadEmy yEar 2

� 3 Face-to-face professional development sessions

� Off-site leadership learning opportunity

� Extension of year 1 risk-taking opportunity� Unlimited implementation support and technical

assistance via email or telephoneSee Appendix for details.



The Teacher Leadership Academy (TLA) Year 2 is designed to continue the professional learning of participants from the Teacher Leadership Academy Year 1 cohort.



mailto:bmikulenka%40esc3.net?subject=



Bu

Sin

eSS S

erv

iceS

9 District Accounting Services

9 E-Rate Application Services

9 Personnel Services

9 Regional Purchasing Services

9 Texas School Procedures

9 School Finance Services

BU

SIN

ESS

38

distriCt aCCoUntinG sErviCEs

� Accounts payable processing� Payroll services� Bank reconciliation � End of period close � Quarterly reports � Auditor adjusting entries (end of year and current year

postings) � Year-end close processing� General ledger reviews for independent audit � Financial and compliance issues for special revenue

funds� Depository contracts� Federal drawdowns

Cost: Enrollment ................................Rate <125 ...........................$15,500 125 - 249 ...........................$19,250 250 - 499 ...........................$24,200 500 - 749 ...........................$30,100 750 - 999 ...........................$37,600 1000 - 1249 ...........................$47,000 1250 - 1499 ...........................$58,800 >1500 ...... CALL FOR PRICING

Contact: Juanita Gutierrez

With the number of state mandated requirements, complexity of accounting procedures, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) audit reporting requirements, internal control and fraud reviews, and state comparison of districtfinancialdata,Region3ESCisavailabletoprovidebusinessofficeassistance.HavingRegion3assistyouinhandlingday-to-dayaccountingfunctionsisaworthwhileinvestmentofdistrict’sfunds.Wewillensurefinancialdataisaccuratelyreflectedwhilestillcontributingtomaintainingalowdistrictadministrativecost.

Region 3 can assist your district in performing general accounting and business office services such as…

� Mid Year PEIMS� 911 Services for unexpected staff illness or departure� Technical assistance or other individualized business

related services

mailto:jgutierrez%40esc3.net?subject=

BU

SINES

S

39

PErsonnEl sErviCEs

� Participation in the Region 3 Job Fair

� Personnel training opportunities

� Unlimited vacancy postings on Region 3 website

Cost by District: Fee based on enrollment Enrollment ............................. Base Fee < 100 .....................................$300 100-499 .....................................$500 500> .....................................$650

Contact: Charlotte Baker, Kelly Hauboldt

Thisserviceisdesignedtoassistdistrictsinrecruitmentofhighlyqualified,certified,andcaringstaffmembers.Byworking together, participating districts are able to maximize their recruitment efforts and monies to ensure that students get the best teachers and administrators available.

Services Provided to Participating Districts:

E-ratE aPPliCation sErviCEs

Region 3 E-Rate services help guide schools through the E-rate process by reducing the burden while increasing success in obtaining services and products essential to the classroom.

� Completion on behalf of applicant of any necessary FCC Forms including, but not limited to, FCC Forms 470, 471, 472, 486 and 500, SPIN Change, and Service Substitution Letters

� Assist in preparing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for E-Rate eligible services supplementing the FCC Form 470

Cost by District: � Category1Services-$500Plus20%ofFunded

Amount(Max$2,500offundedamount)� Category 2 Services – 3% of Funded Amount

Contact: Tony Pompa

The E-Rate program is administered by the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC). The program was designed so that eligible schools and libraries have affordable access to modern telecommunications and information services. The E-Rate program supports connectivity - the conduit or pipeline for communications using telecommunications services and/or the Internet. Funding may be requested under two categories of service:

� Category One services include Data Transmission Services and Internet Access. � Category Two services include Internal Connections, Managed Internal Broadband Services, and Basic

Maintenance of Internal Connections. Discounts for support depend on the category of service requested, the level of poverty, and the urban/rural status of the school district. Discounts range from 20 percent to 90 percent of the costs of eligible services. The level of discount is based on the percentage of students eligible for participation in the National School Lunch Program or other federally approved alternative mechanisms.

� Review monthly billings, invoices, and/or contracts for funding eligibility under the FCC rules and guidelines

� Notify applicant of relevant deadlines for the submission of completed FCC Forms 470, 471 and 486 to the SLD and of relevant program rule changes

� Provide on-site technical assistance and professional development.


mailto:kellyh%40esc3.net?subject=

mailto:tpompa%40esc3.net?subject=

BU

SIN

ESS

40

rEGional PUrChasinG sErviCEs

� Lower costs for quality goods and services

� Reduced administrative burden and costs

� Option to purchase directly from regional vendors

� Receive purchasing services that address local needs

� All required due diligence documentation is provided to the district by the Region Purchasing Cooperative as a requirement of procurement reviews

� Technical assistance is provided to district personnel by the Region 3 Purchasing Department

Cost:Basefeeplus$.55perenrollment Enrollment ........ Base Fee < 499 ................. $500 500-1499 ............... $1500 1500-17,000 ............... $2500

Contact: Amy Tupa

Member districts are provided the opportunity to purchase products and services directly from awarded vendors through localizedpurchasingservices.Benefitsrealizedinclude:costsavingsonqualityproductsorservices;savingsonadmin-istrative costs; compliance with Federal and State purchasing statutes. Participation in Region 3 Education Service Center’s Regional Purchasing program offers advantages over individual buying.Cooperativepurchasingprovidesaccesstomoreproductsandservicesthusincreasingfinancialperformance.Districts use of cooperatives ensure compliance with Federal and State purchasing statues allowing for transparency in operations.


� Art Supplies � Athletic and Physical

Education Supplies � Band Supplies and

Instruments � Building, Janitorial, & Grounds

Supplies and Services � Cafeteria Bakery products � Cafeteria Food Items � Cafeteria Ice Cream Items

� Cafeteria Milk, Juice and Dairy Products

� Cafeteria Paper, Plastic, and Cleaning Goods

� Instructional Supplies and Materials

� Special Education Supplies � Kitchen Equipment & Supplies � Library and Instructional Books � Nurses Supplies

� OfficeEquipment,Suppliesand Furniture

� Science Equipment and Supplies

� Uniforms and Screen-printing Items

� Vehicle and Bus Parts and Supplies

Specific bid categories include:

mailto:atupa%40esc3.net?subject=

BU

SINES

S

41

sChool finanCE sErviCEs

� Informationandcommunicationonschoolfinanceandfunding issues

� Planning and budgeting

� Monthly calendar of TEA, Finance, HR, Payroll, Administration/Leadership, School Board, PEIMS, Accountability/Assessment, Federal and State Programs, Transportation, Child Nutrition/School Health, PEIMS, and E-Rate due dates and deadlines

� Financial coding

� SOF template assistance

� State funding formulas - reading and interpreting summaryoffinance

� Internet resources

� PublicFundsInvestmentAct-InvestmentOfficertraining

� Texas Education Agency forms and submissions associated with state funding (Attendance Projections, Indirect Cost Rate, Maintenance of Effort, Tax Information Survey, Financial Audit, Transportation)

� Summary of Finance workdays

� SchoolBusinessOfficials’Academyeveryotheryear

Cost: Enrollment .........Base Fee < 499 ..............$3500 500 – 1499 ..............$3900 1500 – 17,000 ..............$4500

Contact: Maggie Naranjo

Thecollectionanduseoffinancialdataisofvitalimportanceinthesuccessofschooldistricts.Dataforimprovementofadministrativedecision-makingisarequirementforschooladministratorsandbusinessofficepersonnelastheyevaluatetheirfinancialstatusandplanchangesinoperations.Thisserviceprovidestheassistanceintheanalysisandevaluationofdistrictsfinancialdata.Thisdatawillassistdistrictpersonnelindeterminingthebestalternativesintheuseoffundingincriticalfinancialdecision-making.

Thebasicsupportservicesenhancethebusinessandfinancialactivitiesandoperationsofschooldistrictsandcharterschools.Servicesfallintothreemaincategoricalareas:informationservices,schoolfinancialadvisoryservices,andbusinesstrainingservices.Theseservicesassistlocalschooloperationsinbecomingmoreefficientinaccordancewiththemandatedprinciplesandmoreeffectiveintheuseoffinancialresources.

Region 3 will provide superintendents and school business officials with tele-phone and e-mail technical assistance and support in the following areas:

� FIRST ratings assistance

� Chapter 49 information and submission assistance

� One-on-oneSchoolBusinessOfficialOrientationfornew staff

� Special Program Allotment assistance

Manyschoolfinanceprofessionaldevelopmentworkshopsare available free of charge with this contracted services option. Unlimited number of staff may attend these train-ings.

mailto:mnaranjo%40esc3.net?subject=

BU

SIN

ESS

42

sChool finanCE sErviCEs (cont.)Option 2: School Finance MentorshipUnderstanding the complexity of school funding and developing the skills to successfully understand school business is ofvitalimportancetonewsuperintendentsandschoolbusinessofficials.Thisserviceprovidesthein-depthguidance,assistance,andone-on-onetraininginschoolfinance.Inadditiontobasicservices,thefollowingservicesareincludedwith this option: � 10 Days of services provided to school district administrator� Summary of Finance Template runs every six weeks� Monthlycashflowprojections� Budget process - planning and preparation of district budget� School District Reference Guide (updates/graphs provided annually)� Audit preparedness� Financial data analysis� Policy development

Cost$95hourlyrate$800dailyrate

Cost$5000perdistrict

Option 3: Individual School Finance Services

Additional services available dependent upon individual district need:� Audit preparedness service� Assistancewithfinancialdataanalysis,budgetprocess,andpolicydevelopment� Collect demographic information for analysis, planning and reporting� Relatedschoolfinancetrainingandworkshopsthataddresscurrentfundingtrendsandlegislativeupdates� Transportation reporting



BU

SINES

S

43

tExas sChool ProCEdUrEs

� Having everything conveniently in one place, on-line, and easily accessible.

� Providing electronic documents, letters, and notificationsthatareeasytolocateanduse.

� Offering home letters and documents in both English and Spanish.

� Keeping current on all protocols and documents when changes occur at state and federal levels.

� Adding new protocols and documents regularly.

Cost:AnnualLicenseFeeof$2.00perstudentenrollment


It is hard to stay on top of state and federal laws, as well as school board policies, but it is expected of you. Texas SchoolProcedures,LLC(TxSP)willensureyouareworkingwithinformationthatisuptodate.Createdspecificallytosave you valuable time and effort, TxSP offers an extensive on-line repository of document templates and resources thatarecurrent,accurate,andvettedtoalignwithrequiredlegislation,policies,andprotocols,acriticalbenefittoyourcampus and district processes.

Why take a risk, if TxSP takes the guesswork out of how to comply with law and implement policies?

TxSP can support you by: � Providing access to unlimited users per district.

� The Texas School Procedures documents and training service includes access to Administrative, counseling, and student support documents, electronic letters, requireddocumentation,notifications,andthoroughinvestigation formats to implement policies.

� Training on the use of the documents, the implementation process and the electronic access system is included.

Developing material for practitioners, by practitioners in 7 categories:

Personnel

Nursing

Training

CounselingCampus Operational

District Operational

Student Support


tec

hn

olo

gy

/in

for

mA

tio

n S

erv

iceS 9 CyberSecurity Services

9 DART - Data Analysis Reporting Tool for TxEIS/ASCENDER

9 OnDataSuite Software

9 PEIMS Audit

9 Regional Network/Videoconferencing Services

9 Rent-A-Computer Tech

9 Technology Audit

9 Technology Technical Support

9 TSDS/PEIMS Coordinator Services

9 TSDS/PEIMS & Core Collection Services

9 TxEIS/ASCENDER Business Software Support

9 TxEIS/ASCENDER Student Software Support

9 TxEIS/ASCENDER Third Party Integration

9 Website Services

TEC

HN

OLO

GY/

INFO

RM

ATIO

N S

ERV

ICES

46

CyBErsECUrity sErviCEs

The Region 3 Education Service Center will provide cybersecurity services to districts as described in this agreement. The delivery oftheseservices,asdescribed,iscontingentuponsufficientfundsfromcontractingschooldistricts.Oneofthebiggestchallengesfacing IT today is incorporating reliable and effective cybersecurity services, along with the right expertise to ensure end-to-end security. It is important to note; however, that due to the human element, security risks can never be fully mitigated. Due to this fact,thechallengeincludesfindingtherightbalanceinauthorizinguseraccesswhileensuringnorelevantinformationismadevisible. Deploying the full package of Region 3's cybersecurity services will assist districts in preventing data integrity risks for the sake of convenience in user access. Our cybersecurity services can aid in creating a roadmap for districts, offering various models thatoptimallyusesolutionstoachievemaximumprotectionagainstdatabreaches.Ourcybersecurityservicesareflexibleenoughto accommodate varied sizes of IT infrastructures and district demands.

Districts expressly agree that use of the service is at district’s sole risk. Neither Region 3 Education Service Center nor any of its licensors, employees, or agents warrant that the service will be error free; nor Region 3 Education Service Center or any of its licensors, employees or agents make any warranty as to the results to be obtained from use of the service. The service is made available on an “as is” basis without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to warranties of title or implied warranties of merchantability, non-infringement or fitness for a particular purpose, other than those warranties which are implied by and incapable of exclusion, restriction, or modifi-cation under the laws applicable to this agreement. Neither Region 3 Education Service Center nor anyone else involved in creating, delivering or maintaining the service shall be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary or consequential damages arising out of use of the service or inability to use the service or out of any breach of any warran-ty. In no event will Region 3 Education Service Center’s liability for any claim, whether in contract, tort or any other theory of liability, exceed the amounts paid by district, if any, for the service for the twelve month period preceding the event forming the basis of the claim.

SERVICES FOR CONTRACTING DISTRICTSRoles and Responsibilities of the School District:

� Designate a contact person in each district/other entity � Agree to pay the Region 3 Education Service Center

the appropriate yearly fee for any options selected by the district

� At their sole discretion, implement policies and procedures adopted as the result of participation of this service

� Providereleasetimeforidentifiedteachersand/or administrators to participate in professional development activities, training, required program planning and/or implementation

� Agree to utilize services in accordance with Region 3 ESC’s acceptable use policies

� Provide physical and password access to all equipment related to this contract

Roles and Responsibilities of the Education Service Center: Provide the contractually appropriate resources, profes-sional development and/or consulting services to partici-pating districts.

Options:sECUrity awarEnEss and onlinE traininG – fUlly manaGEd sErviCE

The most effective foundation to information security is a comprehensive security awareness and education program. Becauseend-usersareadistrict’sfirstlineofdefense,itiscrucialallend-usersunderstandtheimportanceofsecurityawareness.

� PhishSim – 200+ frequently updated, real-world phishing templates. Phishing attack simulations include drive-by, data entry, and attachment.

� AwareEd Training Library – Secure LMS with interactive,gamifiedlearningandquizzes,130+frequently updated AwareEd training modules,

science-backed educational methods, customizable role- and industry-based modules. Module topics include, but are not limited to: Phishing, Malware, Ransomware, Safe Browsing, Mobile Security, Password Security, Privacy and PII, and FERPA.

COST: $4.12perLearner

47

TECH

NO

LOG

Y/INFO

RM

ATION

SERV

ICES

vUlnEraBility assEssmEntThroughregularscanning,vulnerabilitiescanbeidentified,andrecommendationsmadetoassistintheremediationofcritical and high priority vulnerabilities. Also, PCI Security Standards dictate that a vulnerability management program be in place for any organization processing credit card information.

� Region 3 will provide any hardware and software necessary to conduct the internal scans.

� Region 3 will provide vulnerability scanning for servers and devices that are accessible over the network, bi-annually, to identify critical and high priority threats.

� Region 3 will provide analysis reports with recommended remediation.

� Region 3 will immediately communicate any critical threats with recommendations for remediation.

COST:$3000

distriCt information sECUrity PoliCy dEvEloPmEntTexas Senate Bill 820 requires each school district to have an information security policy.Having set policies/procedures in place can:

� Serve to address threats to a network and data � Engage all employees by making them active participants in the protection of a network and data � Help provide insight into who does what, when, and why � Clearly establishes who gets access to what in order ensure need-to-know � Clearly establishes the consequences for failing to abide by policy/procedure

Region 3 will provide a policy template and expertise in evaluation of existing policies and procedures to ensure best practice.Region 3 will work with district’s administration and technology staff to create a complete Information Security Policy and will assist in a school board presentation if requested.

Areas covered in completed policy:� Acceptable Use� DataClassification� Email� Network Access� Password� Portable Computing Devices

� Privacy� Security Awareness Training� Backup/Disaster Recovery� Incident Management� Software Licensing� Physical Access Security

COST:$2000

information sECUrity PoliCy – annUal rEviEwPeriodic review of policy is necessary to ensure policy is current. This is especially true with Information Security Poli-cy, as technology changes rapidly. Review of existing policy is also necessary to assess current compliance with policy and to improve on security practices required by policy.For districts that have completed the District Information Security Policy Development service with Region 3, this annu-al review will help ensure that district procedures and processes are meeting policy requirements, as well as improving and updating existing policy to meet current Information security needs and address constantly changing issues.Region 3 will provide expertise and experience in Information Security Policy to assist the district’s administration and technology staff in reviewing and updating the district’s policy.Prerequisite: District Information Security Policy Development Service COST:$1000

TEC

HN

OLO

GY/

INFO

RM

ATIO

N S

ERV

ICES

48

information tEChnoloGy risk assEssmEnt sErviCERisk assessment is a critical function of Information Security. Resources should be directed at protecting the most critical and valuable information assets of an organization.Region 3 will assist districts in evaluating and ranking the risk of their various Information Technology resources. Re-gion 3 will provide a Risk Assessment Template and expertise in completing the template to help assess the risk level of each component.

COST:$2000

information tEChnoloGy risk assEssmEnt – annUal rEviEwInformation Technology resources and priorities are constantly changing. An annual review of a district’s risk assess-ment is important to re-evaluate and update risk assignments to components of a district’s IT infrastructure and data assets. For districts that have completed the Information Technology Risk Assessment Service with Region 3, this annual review will help ensure that the district’s risk assessment is current and correct. Region 3 will provide expertise and experience in re-assessing the criticality and importance of each part of a district’s information technology environment.

COST:$1000Prerequisite: Information Technology Risk Assessment Service

data ClassifiCation ConsUltationDataClassificationisanimportantstepinheighteningadistrict’ssecurityposture.Classifyingdataistheprocessoforganizing or categorizing data based on the level of impact loss of data would have on the district. Once this process is complete, decisions about storage and transmission of data can be made.

Region 3 will: � Provide a template for Records and Data Handling Procedures� ProvideDataClassificationCatalogsbasedontheTexasStateLibraryandArchivesCommission’sRetention

Schedule� Assist district in implementation and creating training materials

COST:$2400Customization for bundling available options.

Contact: Mary Beth Matula, Jeff Harris

mailto:mmatula%40esc3.net?subject=

mailto:jharris%40esc3.net?subject=

49

TECH

NO

LOG

Y/INFO

RM

ATION

SERV

ICES

dart - data analysis rEPortinG tool for txEis/asCEndEr

DART (Data Analysis & Reporting Tool) is an additional report writing tool designed for TxEIS/ASCENDER districts that offersover500commonreportsand100customprojectstoclientsviaawebinterface.Thisisauser-definedqueryandreportwritingsystemspecificforthebusinessandstudentapplications.ReportsareproducedinExcel,PDFandText formats. Region 3 staff will assist districts in connecting to the system and learning to access and request reports.

Cost: Pricing per district available on-line via ConTracks+ Contact: Dawn Cummings

ondatasUitE softwarE

� UploadPEIMSdatafiles,oftenandfrequently� Uploadassessmentdatafiles� Analysis tools for multiple years of data� Custom report creation� Schedule reports� Monitor trends in data� Compare data with other schools� Early warning indicator tools for assistance with

accountability

Cost: Per District enrollment 0-500 ........... $2995 501-1000 ........... $4295 1001-10,000 ........... $5495 >10,000 ........... $.55perstudent

Contact: Peggy VanPelt

OnDataSuite is a web-based PEIMS data management tool that further enhances a school’s ability to make informed decisions.

Some of the features of OnDataSuite include the following:

mailto:pvanpelt%40esc3.net?subject=

TEC

HN

OLO

GY/

INFO

RM

ATIO

N S

ERV

ICES

50

PEims aUdit

Detailed analysis of PEIMS to include:� Review of policies and procedures� District compliance with regulatory requirements� Recording and reviewing of data submitted to TEA� Documentation control � Reporting, data integrity (controls and security)� Staff training and responsibilities

Cost:3 days on-site for Administrative/Campus Interviews (2 people) ............. $48003 days off-site (detail testing, analysis of data, report preparation) ......... $2400TOTAL–$7200

Optional presentation to superintendent, district administration or Board – no fee

Contact: Dawn Cummings

The Texas Education Code, Section 42.006, requires all school districts to participate in the Public Education Informa-tion Management System, known as PEIMS. The purpose of PEIMS is to provide useful, accurate, and timely informa-tiononstudentdemographicsandacademicperformance,personnel,andschooldistrictfinance.Thisinformationisused by the Texas Education Agency, the legislature, and other agencies to adequately oversee and evaluate the public education system.An internal audit is an assessment tool that will provide a reliable indicator of the quality of your school district’s systems and processes. A PEIMS audit will help to identify problems, risks, things done well, and opportunities to better serve the needs of the district.

Program review will include but is not limited to the following: � Attendance � Discipline� Leavers and graduates� Pre-K� Enrollment� Homeless� Data access & technology support

Agreed upon procedures may be performed as well, in addition to or separate from the PEIMS Audit indicated above, ifestablishedandcontractedbythedistrict.ThiswouldinvolveaspecificareathatthedistrictwouldliketestedandRegion3wouldreportthefindingsofthefactsonlywithnoconclusionsorrecommendationsnoted.Thiscostwouldbedeterminedattheseparatehourlyrateof$110perhour.

mailto:dcummings%40esc3.net?subject=

51

TECH

NO

LOG

Y/INFO

RM

ATION

SERV

ICES

rEGional nEtwork/vidEoConfErEnCinG sErviCEs

� RegionalfirewallprotectionattheNET3core

� Exinda bandwidth management and monitoring

� Upstream connectivity and support management (up to 10G core bandwidth provided by TETN Plus)

� Satellite programming from NASA, Annenberg and others

� Technical assistance with connectivity and quality of service from NET3 to the district edge router for districts using NET3 services

Cost:Pricing per district available on-line via ConTracks+

Region 3 has a regional network that provides a multi-service wide area network integrating video and data on H.323 infrastructure. Theregionalnetworksupportserviceshaveassisteddistrictsinbuildingeffectiveandefficienttechnologyinfrastruc-turestomeetthePublicAccessInitiative(PAI)andtheStateLongRangePlanforTechnologyasdefinedbytheTexasEducation Agency.Ad-hoc providers such as NASA, Neuhaus and Annenberg have expanded offerings across the region through the ability of the network to receive public IP (Internet Protocol) access. Districts may request special session connectivity based upon available scheduling resources. Emphasis on classroom connections for interactive video conferencing with educationally approved content providers is expanding the learning opportunities across the region.The state education network, TETN/Learn, is bridged to NET3 and allows for districts to connect to TEA, other districts across the state and educational resources per the TETN guidelines.

Core Services available for member districts are:

Contact: Alejandro Camacho, Fidel Medrano

� Now allows for user to connect to NET3 session with desktop and mobile devices running Zoom software

Districts are responsible for equipment maintenance at district and T1 or other connectivity utilized.

rEnt-a-ComPUtEr tECh

ACertifiedTechniciancanhelptomaintainandsupporttechnologyonthelocalareanetwork,includingfileservers,workstations, connection devices and desktop/network operating systems. This service also helps districts maintain network connectivity, support email systems and web servers, and help with the overall direction and technology plan-ning and design as needed.

The Rent-A-Tech program includes:

� ACertifiedTechnicianforawholedayonaregularreoccurring basis via on-site and/or remote. This requires an annual contract.

� ACertifiedTechnicianforspecificblocksoftimeviaon-site and/or remote; requires a contract.

� ACertifiedTechnicianonan“asneeded”basis.

Cost:A la carte hours ............................................$175perhourBlock of 20 hours .........................................$155perhourBlock of 40 hours .........................................$125perhourBlock of 80 hours .........................................$105perhour

Contact: Mary Beth Matula, Fidel Medrano

mailto:acamacho%40esc3.net?subject=

mailto:fmedrano%40esc3.net?subject=



TEC

HN

OLO

GY/

INFO

RM

ATIO

N S

ERV

ICES

52

tEChnoloGy tEChniCal sUPPort

R3 ESC network specialists will provide assistance and support in the areas of DNS, network consulting, and basic network diagnosis for the edge router. ESC staff will provide support via telephone, e-mail, on-line, and remote access. On-site assistance billed separately.

Cost: Cost per District ............... $1000On-site Assistance: Member-$95perhour;Non-member-$140perhour

Contact:: Fidel Medrano, Jeff Harris

tEChnoloGy aUdit

Cost: � 4days@$800perday/perperson

� 2 days on-site for infrastructure (2 people) .....$3200 � 2 days on-site for instructional (2 people) .......$3200

� 2 days off-site (analysis of data, report preparation) $1600

TOTAL–$8000

Optional presentation to superintendent, district adminis-tration or Board – no fee

Contact: Mary Beth Matula, Jeff Harris

Itisaconstantchallengefordistrictstostaydigitallyfluent.Atechnologyauditallowsadistricttocreateandim-plement a technology plan built on a foundation of objectives that target student achievement as well as return on investment. The Technology Audit will demonstrate accountability, promote growth, and reveal areas of strength and weakness at a district level. During the audit process, network specialists will spend 2 on-site days reviewing network/equipment/infra-structure with the technology director, and instructional technology staff will spend 2 on-site days interviewing administrators and teachers at each campus. Interviews with other appropriate staff may occur as requested by campus administrator. Following the on-site visits, the campus/district admin-istrators will receive an audit report detailing strengths, weaknesses and recommendations regarding the cam-pus’ technology.





53

TECH

NO

LOG

Y/INFO

RM

ATION

SERV

ICES

tsds/PEims Coordinator sErviCEs

This service is offered to districts that need Region 3 to operate in the capacity of a district staff position. Services will beprocessedatRegion3andverifiedbythedistrict;therefore,thistechnicalsupportwillonlybeofferedforhostedTxEIS/ASCENDER districts.

TSDS PEIMS Technical Support for Hosted TxEIS/ASCENDER Districts Only Region3willextractdatafromTxEIS/ASCENDERtoaPEIMSfilewhichwillcreatetheXMLinterchange;validatedata;promoteloadeddata,prepare/finalizePEIMSsubmission;workwithdistrictonattainingzerofatalerrorsbycreatingre-portsforvalidation;andmarkdatacomplete.Districtwillsignoffonverificationofdataandsuperintendentwillapprovebefore Region 3 accepts data to submit to TEA.


Cost: Based on enrollment by district:Tier 1 (1-999) ........................................................... $2500Tier 2 (1000-2000) ................................................... $3000Tier 3 (2001-4000) ................................................... $3500Tier 4 (4001-7000) ................................................... $4000Tier 5 (7001 +) ........................................... Call for Pricing

TEC

HN

OLO

GY/

INFO

RM

ATIO

N S

ERV

ICES

54

tsds/PEims & CorE CollECtion sErviCEs

tExas stUdEnt data systEm

IMPORTANT: It is essential for ALL Region 3 districts to join this service in order to receive the required training and support for the TSDS/PEIMS and Core Collections.

The Texas Student Data System (TSDS), a major initiative by the Texas Education Agency, is a statewide system that improves the quality of data collection, management, and reporting in Texas education. TSDS modernizes the PEIMS data collection process and puts real-time student performance data in the hands of educators to improve student achievement. The TSDS Core Collection submissions is an effort to consolidate the collection of 200 separate data collection systems at the agency under TSDS. The desired result is to standardize the submission process and reduce redundancy between data collections. Currently, TEA is requiring an additional 8 Core Collection submissions as well as the 4 PEIMS Collection submissions.

Member Services Include:� Trainings for district staff in the areas of TSDS TEAL,

Unique ID, Core Collections, and PEIMS. Unlimited number of staff may attend trainings.

� TEAL/Security as relative to TSDS PEIMS and Core Collections. Also, includes assistance for the superintendent with TEAL setup, screens and approval process.

� Unique-ID assistance. � TIMS help desk software.� Student Attendance Accounting Handbook. � Provide training in all aspects of PEIMS and Core

Collection data and submission. � Present multiple training sessions concerning PEIMS

finance,staff,andstudentreportingwithanemphasison new areas of concern.

� Supply telephone consultation and assistance to district and campus staff to include principals, assistant principals, counselors, discipline clerks as needed for PEIMS Discipline Coding, Attendance guidelines and other applicable PEIMS related questions.

� Inform the district of crucial areas of scrutiny by TEA (e.g., Underreported Leavers, TREx, Audits, PBM Data Validation, etc.).

� Inform the district of changes and updates in PEIMS as they occur including detailed explanation of the change reasons and resulting impact upon the data.

� Provide consultation and detailed technical assistance as needed to complete the PEIMS and Core Collection submissions and resubmission with a high degreeofaccuracy,verificationandunderstandingofthe rules and process.

� Provide consultation and technical assistance as needed to: � Answer questions concerning the Texas Education

Data Standards. � Provide guidance through the TSDS process. � Organize the data submission schedule and proce-

dure. � Support of TSDS security setup and roles. � Interpret Fatal Errors, Warnings, and Special Warn-

ings. � Provide solutions in the Unique ID process. � Clarify various TSDS reports and emphasize their

significance. � Monitordistrictfilesthroughoutthesubmissionand

resubmission process. � Review selected TSDS reports (if problems are found,

thedistrictwillbenotifiedandallowedtomakecorrec-tions, if necessary).

� Assist the superintendent with any issues involving the finalapprovalprocess.

� Support the district with the resubmission process if needed

� Support the district if working with a TEA auditor in a correction process

� Support the district if there are questions on TSDS PEIMS data as it is used in state reporting, pre-coding, accountability, subgroups, calculations, TAPR, TPEIR, Data Validation and various report processes.

� Assist district staff with all Core Collection submission requirements as they are implemented by TEA by obtaining data from district in required XML format, promoting data, validating data, and communicating availablereportstodistrictforverification.Inaddition,if a district is using the TxEIS/ASCENDER software, Region 3 will also pull the required data from State reporting to further assist the Core Collection process.

55

TECH

NO

LOG

Y/INFO

RM

ATION

SERV

ICES

Cost: Based on Enrollment by DistrictTier I (1-500) $3500Tier 2 (501-1000) $4000Tier 3 (1001-2000) $4500Tier 4 (2001-4000) $5000Tier 5 (4001-7000) $5500Tier 6 (7000 Plus) $6500

Non-Member Limited TSDS/PEIMS Services (Provided at no cost to the non-member but includes very minimal support)

� Basic question/answer phone support with emphasis onreferenceidentificationinthePEIMSDataStandards only. � Excludes assistance with the Attendance Accounting

Handbook. � Phone support is limited to district PEIMS Coordina-

tor and Superintendent. � Excludes detailed data troubleshooting, analysis and

priority support.

� ForwardTEAcommunicationupdatesspecificallyrelated to a PEIMS submission.

� Press the ACCEPT button upon receipt of the Superintendent Approval Form. � ExcludestheESC3datacheckingandverification

process before ACCEPT Contact: Dawn Cummings

Non-Member TSDS/PEIMS Training Rates � Workshopfees:$165perpersonpertrainingsession

(any length session full day or less, includes webinars and distance offerings).

� On-sitevisitfee:$825FullDay;$500half-day(minimum)

txEis/asCEndEr BUsinEss softwarE sUPPort

� Accounts Receivable

� Asset Management

� Bank Reconciliation

� Budget

� Employee Portal

� Finance

� Human Resources

� Purchasing

� Warehouse


The TxEIS/ASCENDER Business System is carefully designed to meet the changing needs of our customers and adapt to evolving state and federal reporting requirements. The business applications are comprehensive, perfor-mance-basedandincorporatestate-of-the-artfunctionality,significantlyincreasinguserproductivity.Thedistrictmayelect to host TxEIS/ASCENDER on-site or host through the ESC. If a district chooses to host through the ESC, please contact R3 for pricing. The software is licensed on an annual basis.

TxEIS/ASCENDER Business Software includes:Included are the following services provided at the ESC, through telephone assistance, email, on-line and remote access:

� Distribution of software updates

� Software technical assistance

� Software training

� User group meetings



TEC

HN

OLO

GY/

INFO

RM

ATIO

N S

ERV

ICES

56

txEis/asCEndEr stUdEnt softwarE sUPPort

TxEIS/ASCENDER Student Software includes:� Attendance

� Discipline

� Grade Reporting

� Graduation Plan

� Health

� Registration

� Scheduling

� Special Education

� Test Scores

� Teacher Portal

� Parent Portal

� Student Portal


The TxEIS ASCENDER Student System is the most comprehensive enterprise information system in Texas and is specificallydesignedtomeettheneedsofTexasschooloperations.Thescalabledesigncanaccommodatedistrictsof all sizes. With the TxEIS ASCENDER Student System, every application is fully compliant with state and federal mandates. The district may elect to host TxEIS/ASCENDER on-site or host through the ESC. If a district chooses to host through the ESC, please contact R3 for pricing. The software is licensed on an annual basis.


Included are the following services provided at the ESC, through telephone assistance, email, on-line and remote access:

� Distribution of software updates

� Software technical assistance

� Software training

� User group meetings


57

TECH

NO

LOG

Y/INFO

RM

ATION

SERV

ICES

txEis/asCEndEr third Party intEGration

� Consulting with district technology director about specificvendors

� Verifying types of data/tables needed from TxEIS/ASCENDER

� Editing scripts using SQL**� Verificationoftheextractedfile’sdatawiththedistrict

technology director� Creating batch scripts to transfer data to the vendor/

software program� Storage of data using secure File Transfer Protocol� Revision of scripts at beginning of year and

throughout the year� Troubleshootingissuesthatarisewithspecificvendor� Ability to assist the district with limited vendor

software issues� Additional requests Contact: Jeff Harris

IMPORTANT: It is essential for each district that has at least one TxEIS/ASCENDER third party integration to join this service. TxEIS/ASCENDER Third Party Integration is no longer a free service effective August 1, 2019. Please contact Jeff Harris for number of integra-tions used with TxEIS for your district. The TxEIS/ASCENDER Third Party Integration service enables schools to automate the process of sharing data between TxEIS/ASCENDER and other third party applications. R3 will work with the vendor to establish a seamless process of integrating their solution with TxEIS/ASCENDER and as a result, eliminate countless hours of manual input and processes. R3 has worked with schools to integrate TxEIS/ASCENDER with more than 30 third party solutions. R3 specialists will evaluate data that is included in each integration with an extensive view on the transfer of data, security of data, pro-cess of creation, and other responsibilities.

TxEIS/ASCENDER Third Party Integration Includes:

Cost: Based on Number of Integrations with TxEIS/ASCENDER 0-3 Integrations .............................$500 4-7 Integrations ...........................$1000 7+ Integrations ............................$1500** Scripts needing to be created from scratch (no existing one) will require hourly fee of ................... $110


TEC

HN

OLO

GY/

INFO

RM

ATIO

N S

ERV

ICES

58

wEBsitE sErviCEs

Contact: Molly Kresta

Optimize your on-line presence with Blackboard Web Community Manager. Blackboard provides K-12 schools and districts with a reliably hosted and low-maintenance content management system. Easy-to-use web tools are optimized for mobile viewing. Edit content, upload photos, and communicate with your district audiences effortlessly. Teachers are able to maintain a web page with homework assignments, announcements, etc. A variety of web design templates are available.

Cost (Based on Enrollment):Enrollment Implementation/Setup Maintenance (One Time Fee) (Annual Fee)1-500 .................. $1000 .............. $1000501-1000 ............ $1500 .............. $15001001-2000 .......... $2000 .............. $20002001-4000 .......... $2500 .............. $25004001-7000 .......... $3000 .............. $30007000 Plus ........................ Call for Pricing

Region 3 Services Available: � Implementation � On-site training for staff � Frequent updating and maintenance � Review website for required internet postings and

update as necessary � Review for ADA compliance – documents and web

pages � Add metadata description and keywords for search

engine optimization (SEO)

Ap

pen

dix

R3 Contracted Services Alignment to the Effective Schools Framework

Student and Teacher Count by District

Algebra I Prof. Learning Cohort

Aspiring Principal and Assistant Principal Academy

Coaching the Coach: Instructional Coaches Academy

8th Grade History Prof. Learning Cohort

Elementary Math Prof. Learning Cohort

5th Grade Science Prof. Learning Cohort

4th - 8th grade Literacy Prof. Learning Cohort

Middle School Math Prof. Learning Cohort

New Teacher Academy

Principal Leadership Collaborative

Teacher Leadership Academy

Texas Instructional Leadership (TIL)

U.S. History Professional Learning Cohort

AP

PEN

DIX

60

r3 ContraCtEd sErviCEs aliGnmEnt to thE EffECtivE sChools framEwork

Effective School Framework (ESF)Levers D

istr

ict

Com

mitm

ents

Lev

er 1

Stro

ng S

choo

l L

eade

rshi

p &

Pl

anni

ng

Lev

er 2

Effe

ctiv

e,

Wel

l-Sup

port

-ed

Tea

cher

s

Lev

er 3

Posit

ive S

choo

l C

ultu

reL

ever

4H

igh

Qua

lity

Cur

ricu

lum

Lev

er 5

Effe

ctiv

e In

stru

ctio

n

Academic ServicesCompliance

Bilingual/ESL Contracted Services XCredit by Examination NA NA NA NA NA NADyslexia and 504 XESSA Federal Grants Programs XGifted/Talented Services X XState Assessment Services XTitle I, Part C Migrant Education Program SSA X X XTitle I, Part C, Carl D. Perkins SSA X X X XTitle III, Part A English Language Acquisition SSA X X XInstructionClassroom Content: Face-to-face and Virtual Learning X XEduHero X XClassroom Management Toolkit X XMTSS/RtI X X X XCTE Prepare and Plan X X

DMAC X X X X

Pre-K and Kindergarten Professional Learning Cohort X XEduphoria X X X XRLA Campus Essentials for Secondary: A Team Approach X X4th - 8th Reading/Writing Professional Learning Cohort X XFundamental 5 X X X XInstructional Resources Cooperative XInstructional Technology Support Services X XLibrary Support Services XElementary Math Professional Learning Cohort X XAlgebra I Professional Learning Cohort X XMiddle School Math Professional Learning Cohort X X5th Grade Science Cohort X XNew Teacher Academy X XSTEM Academy X X

r3 ContraCtEd sErviCEs aliGnmEnt to thE EffECtivE sChools framEwork

X

61

AP

PEN

DIX


istr

ict

Com

mitm

ents

Lev

er 1

Stro

ng S

choo

l L

eade

rshi

p &

Pl

anni

ng

Lev

er 2

Effe

ctiv

e,

Wel

l-Sup

port

-ed

Tea

cher

s

Lev

er 3

Posit

ive S

choo

l C

ultu

reL

ever

4H

igh

Qua

lity

Cur

ricu

lum

Lev

er 5

Effe

ctiv

e In

stru

ctio

n

Teach Like a Champion X X X XTEKS Resource System X X X XTEXGuide X X X X8th Grade Social Studies & U.S. History Prof. Learning Cohorts X XCoaching the Coach X X XTeacher Coaching X XLeadershipR3 Principal Collaborative X X X X XAspiring Principal and Assistant Principal Collaborative X X X X XLone Star Governance X XESF Diagnostic X X X X XLeadership Coaching X X X X XCounselors Symposium X XLeadership Services XR3 Academic Network X X X X XSchool Board Services XSchool Health X XStrategic Planning X XStrategic Planning Follow-up X XAction Coaching X XTeacher Leadership Academy Year 1 X X XTeacher Leadership Academy Year 2 X X X

BusinessRegional Purchasing Services XDistrict Accounting Services XPersonnel Services XE-Rate Application Services XSchool Finance Services XTexas School Procedures X

Technology/ Information ServicesRegional Network/VideoConferencing Maintenance Agreement XOnDataSuite Software XTechnology Audit XPEIMS Audit XTechnology Technical Support X

AP

PEN

DIX

62


istr

ict

Com

mitm

ents

Lev

er 1

Stro

ng S

choo

l L

eade

rshi

p &

Pl

anni

ng

Lev

er 2

Effe

ctiv

e,

Wel

l-Sup

port

-ed

Tea

cher

s

Lev

er 3

Posit

ive S

choo

l C

ultu

reL

ever

4H

igh

Qua

lity

Cur

ricu

lum

Lev

er 5

Effe

ctiv

e In

stru

ctio

n

CyberSecurity Services XTxEIS/ASCENDER Business Software Support XTxEIS/ASCENDER Student Software Support XTSDS/PEIMS: Coordinator Services XTSDS/PEIMS Core Collection Services/Texas Student Data System X

TxEIS Third Party Integration XRent-A-Computer Tech XDART XWebsite Services X

63

AP

PEN

DIX

R3 Districts Teachers PreK K-12 Students

AUSTWELL-TIVOLI 19 8 138BAY CITY 228 179 3,699BLOOMINGTON 66 35 836BOLING 72 17 1,153CALHOUN COUNTY 271 196 3,840COLUMBUS 122 92 1,543CUERO 160 70 1,965EAST BERNARD 83 17 941EDNA 118 98 1,583EL CAMPO 244 153 3,612EZZELL 9 6 82GANADO 61 19 741GOLIAD 96 46 1,319HALLETTSVILLE 84 44 1,135INDUSTRIAL 89 25 1,177KARNES CITY 93 60 1,085KENEDY 57 44 757LOUISE 43 34 530MATAGORDA 11 14 112MEYERSVILLE 13 16 149MOULTON 29 15 273NORDHEIM 16 11 153NURSERY 11 14 147PALACIOS 102 109 1,386REFUGIO 72 35 704RICE 110 66 1,341RUNGE 19 14 234SHINER 52 36 703SWEET HOME 12 9 139TIDEHAVEN 75 40 982VAN VLECK 78 21 1,079VICTORIA 1,001 597 13,846VYSEHRAD 13 14 119WEIMAR 62 40 684WESTHOFF 8 7 79WHARTON 145 126 2,001WOODSBORO 40 32 462YOAKUM 155 79 1,574YORKTOWN 51 33 559

stUdEnt and tEaChEr CoUnt By distriCt

AP

PEN

DIX

64

alGEBra i ProfEssional lEarninG Cohort

The Algebra 1 Professional Learning Cohort supports job embedded professional learning. Partici-pants will engage in face-to-face professional learning, a book project, webinars, and on-site coach-ing.

Contact: Pam Yosko

� 2 Face-to-face professional developments � 6 Pre-recorded job embedded professional development webinars with implementation

support � 2 On-site coaching visits � Book project � Unlimited implementation support and technical assistance via email or telephone � Campus administrator may attend at no cost

sEPtEmBEr 2020 � Cohort Kick Off face-to-face � Pre-Test � A closer look at the Algebra 1 TEKS � Introduction to the Book Project � Introduction to webinars

oCtoBEr 2020 � Webinar: Building a resource for student reference

with implementation support

novEmBEr 2020 � Webinar: Keys to building a data driven assessment

with implementation support � On-site Coaching Visit: Look for evidence of Septem-

ber & professional learning from webinars

JanUary 2021 � Webinar: Vocabulary strategies with implementation

support

fEBrUary 2021 � Webinar: EOC–Stations, stations, and more station

ideas with implementation support

marCh 2021 � Webinar: EOC-Ideas for effective review with imple-

mentation support � On Site Coaching Visit: Look for evidence of profes-

sional learning from webinars

aPril 2021 � Webinar: EOC-More Ideas for Effective Review with

implementation support

may 2021 � Book Project share-a-thon face-to-face � Post-Test � Book Project share-a-thon � Wrap Up webinars � Evaluation of Program

Cost: $1,200perteacher


65

AP

PEN

DIX

sEPtEmBEr � Documentation and Educator Code of Ethics-Principals

will review the Educator Code of Ethics and participate in example case studies to practice skills and learn the best practices for documentation.

oCtoBEr � Discipline 101: What to do and what not to do!

novEmBEr � Utilizing T-TESS to effectively coach teachers-

Incorporating the T-TESS framework to coach and grow teachers.

The Aspiring Principal and Assistant Principal Academy strives to build and sustain current and poten-tial educational leaders. This will be accomplished through the use of knowledge- and skills-based trainings, professional learning networks, and customized opportunities for personal and professional leadership growth.

asPirinG PrinCiPal and assistant PrinCiPal aCadEmy



� Monthly newsletter-which includes academic updates and due dates � Monthly book study-online platform with collaborative discussions

� The School Discipline Fix by J. Stuart Ablon and Alisha R. Pollastri-Principals will partici-pate in the book study through an on-line portal and discussion boards. R3 will provide the book to each participant.

� 6 Full day face-to-face professional learning opportunities at Region 3: � Collaboration time with peers � Professional learning with a focus on enhancing leadership skills


JanUary � Mid-year review: How to effectively utilize discipline,

attendanceandclassroommanagementdatatorefineandrefresh campus routines and procedures.

fEBrUary � Testing Season Survival Guide-Everything you need to

know to survive testing including keeping teachers and students focused, engaged and on track.

may/JUnE � Closing Out the School Year and Summer Planning-YOU

MADE IT….What next? How to close out the school year while planning and preparing for the upcoming year.

AP

PEN

DIX

66

sEPtEmBEr-oCtoBEr � 2 Days face to face professional development � 1 coaching visit

novEmBEr-dECEmBEr � 2 Days face to face professional development � 1 coaching visit

JanUary-fEBrUary � 2 Days face to face professional development � 1 coaching visit

Instructional Coaches professional responsibility is to bring evidence-based practices into classrooms by collaborating with teachers to get a clear picture of current reality/analyzing, identifying goals, assisting with teaching strategies to meet the goals, monitoring progress, and problem solving until the goals are met.

Instructionalcoachescanhelpteachersfocusontheirindividualneedsintheclassroom,findresourcestohelpbringgrowth in teaching and learning, and they can help teachers get to a place where they are sharing best practices with one another.

Setting expectations for how the Instructional Coach partnership works is vital for the support system to be successful.

R3 Instructional Coaching Academy will meet these needs by providing ….

A series of face-to-face modules, implementation support, coaching opportunities and collaboration meetings will prepare and/or expand instructional coaches’ knowledge of content-based best practices and to build their capacity to coach teachers and improve student learning.

CoaChinG thE CoaCh: instrUCtional CoaChEs aCadEmy


Cost: $2000perInstructionalCoach

� 6 Days face to face PD � 3 Visits implementation support and coaching � Unlimited implementation support and technical assistance via email or telephone

Instructional Coaches will explore coaching elements of: � Interpersonal/Coaching skills including action coaching � Data-driven instruction � Leadership and facilitation skills



67

AP

PEN

DIX

sEPtEmBEr � Cohort kick-off � Face-to-face #1 (Colonization and American Revolu-

tion)x Planning the American Revolution Unit

� ePLC#1 (Constitution)x Planning the Constitution Unit

oCtoBEr � Face-to-face #2 (Early Republic)x ePLC #2 (Age Of Jackson)

� Zoom Meeting during conference period x Planning the Age of Jackson

novEmBEr � ePLC #3 (Westward Expansion)

Zoom Meeting during conference period x Planning Westward Expansion

Join R3 for an in-depth study of time-periods and TEKS, lesson planning, and intervention strategies for the 8th grade and U.S. History Classrooms. Through data, ePLCs, and subject area connections, teachers will expand their content knowledge, participate in in-depth lesson planning, develop structured and engaging lessons and activ-ities, and student/subject connection to increase STAAR scores.

dECEmBEr � ePLC #4 (Industrialization) � Zoom Meeting during conference period x Planning Industrialization

JanUary � Face-to-face #3 (Sectionalism) � Campus Visit – One-on-one coaching x Planning Civil War and Reconstructionx STAAR review timeline planning

marCh � Face-to-face #4x STAAR review planning

anytimE dUrinG thE sChool yEar � 1 - Campus instructional coaching visit � 1 - Virtual coaching observation and feedback

� 4 Face-to-face professional learning opportunities� 5 Zoom meetings� 1 Campus instructional coaching visit


� Campus administration may attend at no cost



8th GradE history ProfEssional lEarninG Cohort

AP

PEN

DIX

68

ElEmEntary math ProfEssional lEarninG Cohort

Math Professional Learning Cohort for 3rd-5th grade teachers in which participants will engage in face-to-face professional development, book study, webinars, Zoom meetings, and on-site coaching. Webinars will be recorded for viewing at teachers’ time of choice. Zoom meeting times will be deter-

mined by group consensus.

sEPtEmBEr � Cohort kick-off with face-to-face professional learn-

ing opportunity – Incorporating math workstations � Introduction to cohort activities (book study, webinar

learning series, Zoom meetings) � Pre-test

oCtoBEr � Face-to-face professional learning opportunity –

Incorporating guided math � Review and de-brief previous learning opportunity –

Incorporating math workstations � Continue with book study � Zoom – Math workstations implementation review

novEmBEr � Webinar – Concrete models to representations to

abstract thinking � Zoom – Guided math implementation review � Campus coaching visit – Evidence of implementa-

tion from previous learning opportunities

dECEmBEr � Webinar – Creating stations with staying power � Zoom – Use of manipulatives in small group instruc-

tion

JanUary � Webinar – Building students’ capacities through

choice of strategy � Zoom – TBD (Will be based on program review and

needs assessment)

fEBrUary � Webinar – Using small group instruction to close the

gaps � Zoom – TBD (will be based on program review and

needs assessment) � Campus coaching visit – Evidence of implementation

from previous learning opportunities

marCh � Webinar – From benchmark data to results on STAAR

testing � Zoom – Ideas for effective STAAR review

may � Face-to-face professional learning opportunity – Imple-

mentation rewards and steps forward � Wrap-up book study, webinar series and Zoom series � Post-test � Evaluation of program


Contact: Kristi Greaves

� 3 Face-to-face professional learning opportunities � Book Study � 5-part Webinar series (35-40 min each; Will be recorded for viewing at teachers’ time of choice) � 6 Zoom meetings (35-40 min each; Will be live at times determined by the group) � 2 Campus instructional coaching visits � Unlimited implementation support and technical assistance via email or telephone � Campus administration may attend at no cost

mailto:kgreaves%40esc3.net?subject=

69

AP

PEN

DIX

sEPtEmBEr � Cohort kick-off face to face professional development

at R3 matter and energyx Focus Claims, Evidence, Reasoning

� InteractiveJournalingtopromotescientificthinking-matter and energy

� Pre-test

oCtoBEr � Zoom meeting- Interactive journal force, motion, &

energy � One station activity to support force, motion, & energy � Campus coaching visit- follow up from September

professional development

novEmBEr � Zoom meeting- interactive journal earth & space � One station activity to support Earth & space

JanUary � Zoom meeting- Interactive journal organisms & envi-

ronment � One station activity to support organisms &

environment

This Science Professional Learning Cohort for 5th grade Teachers will engage teachers through face-to-face professional development, virtual learning, and on-site coaching. It will provide support for teachers through content activities that will facilitate the development of students becoming problem

solvers in the science classroom and beyond.

fEBrUary � STAAR Review – free attendance to STAAR Science

Review

marCh � Zoom Meeting- STAAR- What do 5th grade teachers

need to know? � 10% Discount printing of STAAR Science Review

materials � How to use STAAR Science Review material

effectively � Campus coaching visit- follow up from January

professional development

may � Professional development face to face-What’s next?

Planning for next year � Post- test � Program evaluation

� 2 Face-to-face professional learning opportunities � 4 Zoom meetings - focus on 1 activity per reporting category � 4 Campus instructional coaching visits � Free attendance to R3 STAAR teacher review PD � Unlimited implementation support and technical assistance via

email or telephone

5th GradE sCiEnCE ProfEssional lEarninG Cohort




AP

PEN

DIX

70

aUGUst � Welcome email & cohort survey � Job Embedded PD: Where are we going? - Curriculum

roadmap aligned to TEKS & setting up workshop (routines, procedures & expectations)

sEPtEmBEr � Job embedded PD implementing reading workshop

� Teaching students to pick a book that is “just right” for them

� Designing a mini lesson (I do, We do, You do) � Implementing choice Boards � Conducting reading conferences (utilizing teacher

annotations, rubrics, and spreadsheets as informal/subjective assessments.)

� Session 1 Face-to-face coaching session � Feedback over workshop routines, procedures, expec-

tations, conferencing, informal assessments

oCtoBEr � Job embedded PD implementing writing workshop

� Utilizing mentor texts and mentor sentences in mini lessons

� Designing a mini lesson (I do, We do, You do) � Buildingwritingfluencythroughjournaling � Implementing choice boards � Peer editing � Conducting writing conferences (utilizing teacher

annotations, rubrics, and spreadsheets as informal/subjective assessments.

The 4th - 8th Reading and Writing Cohort is designed to align reading and writing instruction to match the state standards. Teachers will learn to implement STAAR mini lessons in authentic reading and writing. Teachers will be taught how to effectively set up, manage, and integrate reader’s and writer’s workshop into their in-struction in order to improve student learning outcomes by bridging authentic learning experiences.

� Session 2 Face-to-face Coaching Session: Feedback over implementation of reading and writing workshop

novEmBEr: � Zoom PLC mini lesson artifact submission for feedback � Face-to-face Coaching: Observation/feedback

dECEmBEr � Article review over researched best practice for reader’s

and writers’ workshop � Submission of a reader’s response artifact over the article

JanUary � Job Embedded PD: Data driven instruction utilizing

informal and formal assessments � Student self-progress monitoring aligned to assess-

ments � Session 3 Face-to-face coaching: Feedback over use of

formal and informal assessments and student self-progress

fEBrUary � Webinar: Effective STAAR review � Artifact of an effective STAAR Review that his been

researched and/or implemented in the classroom. � PLC Zoom over STAAR review artifacts

marCh � Webinar: Power book talks and how to use them as

mentor texts and design of mini lesson

aPril � PLC Zoom: Book share

may � PLC Zoom: Share your success � Submit & analyze EOY data � End of the year follow up/survey

� 4 Job embedded professional development learning opportunities

� 4 Face-to-face coaching sessions � 2 Webinars � 4 Zoom PLC cohort meeting � Teachers will submit 3 written artifacts � Teachers will attend the end of the year share session:

“Celebrating our Success” � Unlimited implementation support and technical

assistance via email or telephone � Campus administration may attend at no cost

4th - 8th GradE litEraCy

ProfEssional lEarninG Cohort


Contact: Irene Schultz, Carla Gajewskey, Lisa Weinheimer

71

AP

PEN

DIX

middlE sChool math ProfEssional lEarninG Cohort

Middle School Math Professional Learning Cohort for grades 6 – 8 teachers is designed to support job embedded professional learning. Participants will engage in face-to-face professional learning, a book project, webinars, and on-site coaching.

Contact: Pam Yosko

� 2 Face-to Face professional learning opportunities � 6 Pre-recorded job embedded professional development Webinars with implementation

support � 2 On-site coaching visits for Implementation Support � Book Project � Unlimited implementation support and technical assistance via email or telephone � Campus Administrator may participate at No Cost

sEPtEmBEr 2020 � Cohort Kick off face-to-face � Pre-test � A closer look at the 6-8 TEKS � Introduction to the book project � Introduction to webinars

oCtoBEr 2020 � Webinar: Building a resource for student reference

with implementation support � November 2020 � Webinar: Keys to building a data driven assessment

with implementation support � On-site Coaching Visit: Look for evidence of Septem-

ber & professional learning from webinars

JanUary 2021 � Webinar: Vocabulary Strategies with implementation

support

fEBrUary 2021 � Webinar: STAAR–Stations, stations, and more station

ideas with implementation support

marCh 2021 � Webinar: STAAR-Ideas for effective review with

implementation support � On-site coaching visit: Look for evidence of profes-

sional learning from webinars

aPril 2021 � Webinar: STAAR-More ideas for effective review with

implementation support

may 2021 � Book project share-a-thon face-to-face � Post-test � Book project share-a-thon � Wrap-up webinars � Evaluation of program



AP

PEN

DIX

72

mEmBErshiP in thE nEw tEaChEr aCadEmy inClUdEs thE followinG:

� 5 Collaborative professional development sessions:

aUGUst: New Teacher In-service � What is an effective teacher? � Setting up classroom/learning environment � Setting up classroom/learning expectations � Effective planning

sEPtEmBEr: Instructional Strategies Student Focus � Peer groupings � Technology � Engaging activities

oCtoBEr: Instructional Strategies Teacher Focus � Questioning � Formative assessment � Behavior management

novEmBEr: Lesson Planning � Effective lesson plans � Evaluating student learning � Differentiation � Accommodations

dECEmBEr: Classroom Reset � Classroom learning expectations/environment � Refiningskills

final: Program evaluation- Celebrations � R3 will form local cohorts of new teachers with

neighboring districts to provide collaborative learning opportunities.

A Guide to a Successful First Year!The single greatest effect on student learning and achievement is the effectiveness of the teacher. R3’s innovative New Teacher Academy will provide a scaffold of support through ongoing professional learning, implementation support, and one on one coaching.

nEw tEaChEr aCadEmy

Contact: Laura Deiss, Lisa Weinheimer

mEmBErs of thE nEw tEaChEr aCadEmy also rECEivE:The First Days of School by Harry Wong

Teach Like a Champion 2.0 by Doug Lemov

5Follow-upreflectionstoeachsessionthroughNewTeacher Academy blog

5 on-site visits � R3 coaching follow-up

Unlimited Technical Assistance: � Email, phone, Zoom

R3 Content Professional Development free of charge

Campus-based Mentor training � Being an effective mentor


R3 will form local cohorts of new teachers with neighboring districts to provide collaborative learning opportunities. If local cohorts are not feasible, trainings may occur on-site or at R3.

� 5 Professional development sessions � 5 On-site coaching visits � 5Follow-upreflections � One R3 content professional development FREE � Campus based mentor training � Unlimited implementation support and technical assistance via email or telephone


mailto:lweinheimer%40esc3.net?subject=

73

AP

PEN

DIX

yEar 1 � 5 Job embedded professional development

opportunities(JEPD) � Data review, lesson design, balanced literacy and

grouping � Oral language development and vocabulary � Phonological awareness and phonics � Read aloud/social emotional development � Fine motor development and writing strategies

yEar 2 � 5 Job embedded professional development

opportunities(JEPD) � Planning, balanced literacy, TEKS Resource System

and Pacing Guides � Literacy stations � Guided Reading 2.0 � Teaching math, science and social studies through

literacy � Writing strategies

Early childhood teachers will participate in professional development opportunities to build their knowledge of he Pre-K Guidelines and Kindergarten TEKS to create lesson plans and activities to support the learning of your youngest students. Professional Development is customized for Year 1 and Year 2 participants. Opportunities for coaching and follow-up will be interwoven to ensure the best support for your teachers.

sEPtEmBEr 2020 � Initial planning and self-assessment meeting with each

district

oCtoBEr 2020 � Year 1-Data review, lesson design, balanced literacy &

grouping (JEPD) � Year 2-Planning, balanced literacy, TEKS Resource

System and Pacing Guides(JEPD) � Year 1 & 2- On-site visit for coaching and support

novEmBEr 2020 � Year 1- Oral language development and vocabulary(JEPD) � Year 2-Literacy stations(JEPD) � Year 1 & 2- On-site visit for coaching and support

dECEmBEr 2020 � Year 1 & 2 - Zoom meeting PLC � Year 1 & 2- Teachers will submit video artifact #1

JanUary 2021 � Year 1-Phonological awareness & phonics (JEPD) � Year 2- Guided reading 2.0 (JEPD) � Year 1 & 2- On-site visit for coaching and support

fEBrUary 2021 � Year 1-Read aloud/social emotional development (JEPD) � Year 2-Teaching math, science and social studies through

literacy (JEPD) � Year 1 & 2- On-site visit for coaching and support

marCh 2021 � Year 1 & 2 - Zoom meeting PLC � Year 1 & 2- Teachers will submit video artifact #2

aPril 2021 � Year 1-Fine motor development & writing strategies(JEPD) � Year 2-Writing strategies(JEPD) � Year 1 & 2-On-site visit for coaching and support

may 2021 � Year 1 & 2 teachers will attend the end of the year data

reflectioncelebrationCost: $1500perteacher

PrE-k/kindEr ProfEssional lEarninG Cohort

Contact: Pam Dolezal, Tonia Rozner


� 5 Opportunities for face-to-face coaching and support

� 5 Opportunities for implementation support � Initial planning and self-assessment visit to deter-

mine needs and components for the � District Pre-K and Kindergarten programs � 2 Zoom PLC’s � Teachers will submit 2 video artifact for implemen-

tation support � Teachers will attend the end of the year data

reflectioncelebration � Unlimited implementation support and technical


*Campus administration may attend at no cost

AP

PEN

DIX

74

PrinCiPal lEadErshiP CollaBorativE



Join Regional Principals for monthly collaboration and problem solving to enhance campus leadership. Principals will have the opportunity to participate in a monthly book study as well as six professional learning sessions focused on increasing effectiveness of the campus the campus leader.

� Monthly newsletter-which includes academic updates and due dates � Monthly book study-online platform with collaborative discussions

x Leverage Leadership 2.0 by Paul Bambrick-Santoyo-Principals will participate in the book study through an on-line portal and discussion boards. R3 will provide a copy of the book for each participant.

� 6 Face-to-face professional learning opportunities and collaborative PLCs days at Region 3: x TEA updates x Collaboration time with peers x Professional Learning with TOT for campus implementation


sEPtEmBEr � Documentation and Educator Code of Ethics-Prin-

cipals will review the Educator Code of Ethics and participate in example case studies to practice skills and learn the best practices for documentation

oCtoBEr � Professional Learning Communities–Understanding

the importance of PLC and how to lead an effective PLCs is critical to being the instructional leader on a campus, leaders will be provided with the tools and resources to plan and lead PLC meetings.

novEmBEr � Data Meetings and Progress Monitoring-Utilize the

data from fall benchmark or unit assessments to drive instruction in the classroom

JanUary � Building Coaching Skills-Principals will learn and ac-

tively engage in coaching strategies to guide conver-sations with staff, parents and students.

fEBrUary � Testing Season Survival Guide-Everything you need to

know to survive testing including keeping teachers and students focused, engaged and on track. Practical and engaging strategies to increase staff morale.

aPril-may � Closing Out the School Year and Summer Plan-

ning-YOU MADE IT….What next? How to close out the school year while planning and preparing for the upcoming year. T-TESS, interview and hiring practic-es, creating a year-at-a-glance for the upcoming year and much more.

Leadership Coachingincludes the

Principal Leadership Collaborative. Click to see the additional services included in Leadership Coaching.

75

AP

PEN

DIX

tEaChEr lEadErshiP aCadEmy

ESC 3’s Teacher Leader Academy is a comprehensive professional development program based upon the National Standards of Teacher Leaders Model to develop teacher leaders who work in conjunction with administrative leadership to support effective teaching and promote student learning.


� District leadership overview meeting � 6 professional learning opportunities � Book Study - Awakening the Sleeping Giant � Continuousopportunitiesforcollaborationandreflection � Risk Taking Opportunity � Unlimited implementation support and technical assistance via email or telephone � Campus Administration may attend at no cost

Six TLA Modules Include:MODULE 1: The Why and What of Teacher LeadershipSeptemberThis module will focus on the rationale for promoting teacher leader-ship which rests on a foundation of four perspectives: organizational capacity, modeling democratic communities, empowering teachers and enhancing teacher professionalism. During this session, we will also share Risk-Taking Opportunities (RTO), a year-long assignment with approval from administration.

MODULE 2: Developing Teacher Leaders and Under-standing Self and OthersOctober/NovemberIn this module, participants learn about what teacher leaders need to know about effective professional development for themselves. To prepare teachers for leadership roles, this module will provide an overview of leadership development and how it can enhance campus climate as well as student performance from the perspective of a teacher leader beyond competency in teaching skills.

MODULE 3 The Dimensions of Culture and Context; Communication and CoachingJanuaryIn Katzenmeyer and Moller’s teacher leadership model, the “Where am I?” places the emphasis on the context in which teachers attempt to exercise their leadership. In this module, we delve into the im-portance of school culture and the impact of context on the work of teacher leaders in improving schools and outcomes for their students.

MODULE 4: Influencing Others Through Teacher Leadership Through a Growth MindsetFebruaryTeacherleadersareabletoinfluencesituationsintheirschoolsthrough modeling of their own effective practice, their collaboration with others, and their involvement in decision making and problem solving. This module will help teacher leaders explore with learning influencingstrategies(listening,groupskills,andnegotiatingskills)and consider the question, “How do I lead?” Teacher leaders will get a glimpse into the growth mindset as it relates to teacher leadership.

MODULE 5: Emerging Teacher Leadership and its Challenges and The Future of Teacher LeadershipMarch/AprilWe will discuss how the teacher leader role may be informal or formal and may last only a short time or be a long-term commitment. Teacher leaders in this module will focus on how teacher leaders can learn competency and advocacy skills in order to take initiatives that may result in a powerful future for teacher leadership and increased student outcomes.

MODULE 6: Risk-Taking Opportunity Share Fair and The Dimensions of Culture, Context and Their Impact on Teacher LeadershipMayParticipants will share their Risk-Taking Opportunity with the cohort. In addition,teacherleaderswillrevisitthedefinitionofteacherleaderasa closing activity and look to the future of teacher leadership at their district, campus and globally.


Year Two Now Available! � $1000/teacherleader � Must have completed year one to

join � Contact Mary Lea Pfenninger or

Beverly Mikulenka for details

AP

PEN

DIX

76

tExas instrUCtional lEadErshiP (til) PaCkaGEs

Data-Driven Instruction (DDI) is a highly effective, re-search-based training that guides teachers and admin-istrators to spend less time teaching their students what they already know and more time on what their students need. Based on the protocol developed by Paul Bam-brick-Santoyo and described in his books Driven by Data 2.0 and Leverage Leadership 2.0, TIL DDI advocates for a deeper analysis of student work.

PACKAGE INCLUDES4 Full Days of Professional Development

8 Half-Day Implementation and Support Days

data drivEn instrUCtion

The Formative Assessment & Lesson Plans cohort focus-es on building capacity in campuses and districts that will empower participants to effectively unpack standards in order to create rigorous, measurable, distinct, manage-able, and data-driven daily lesson objectives. Followed by the development of aligned formative assessment, exemplars and aggressive monitoring plans.



formativE assEssmEnt & lEsson Plans

Participation in the Action Coaching cohort will provide campus and district leaders opportunities to develop proficiencyinestablishingandcoachingtowardeffectiveinstructional practices in every classroom. Through this cohort, administrators will learn how to grow educators by allowing them to see a model of success, name the bite-size steps that lead to growth, and practice those steps to sharpen skills.



aCtion CoaChinG

Culture is not formed by motivational speeches or state-ments of values - it is formed by the repeated practice of good habits. Based on the work of Paul Bambrick- Santoyo in Leverage Leadership 2.0, this cohort trains leaders to develop their cultural vision and the systems to bring that vision to reality, monitor it throughout the year, and how to intervene when necessary to ensure it stays strong.



stUdEnt CUltUrE & roUtinEs

Call for district specific pricing. Contact for all packages: Lynn Guerra

What is the TIL Approach? Region 3’s Texas Instructional Leadership cohorts provide training and support to campus and district leaders to improve their ability to build the capacity of the educators that they manage. Each cohort consists of a suite of trainings intended to foster continuous improvement as campus and district administrators grow concrete instructional leadership skills in the areas of observation and feedback, student culture, and data driven instruction.As members of the cohort, districts will receive continuous, year-long support:

� FACE-TO-FACE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT � Members of the cohort will learn instructional leadership best practices and have an opportunity to practice

their new skills together in a low stakes, face-to-face, environment. � IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT

� Following face to face professional development, R3 trainers will observe participants - either virtually or in person - as the new skill sets are implemented while also providing additional tailored support to ensure that participants apply skills successfully.

� ONE-ON-ONE COACHING � R3 trainers will provide one-on-one support to shape district practices and policies to make the TIL approach

more sustainable for participating campuses and districts.

mailto:lguerra%40esc3.net?subject=

77

AP

PEN

DIX

sEPtEmBEr � Face-to-face – Kick offx Planning the Gilded Age and Reforming America

– Progressive Era Unit � ePLC#1 (Planning the Emerging as a Power)x Zoom planning the Emerging as a Power

oCtoBEr � Face-to-face - #2x Planning the Roaring 20’s x ePLC #2 (Great Depression)

� Zoom meeting during conference period x Planning the Great Depression

novEmBEr � ePLC #3 (World War II)

Zoom meeting during conference period x Planning World War II

dECEmBEr � ePLC #4 (Cold War)

Zoom meeting during conference period x Planning The Cold War

Join R3 for an in-depth study of time-periods and TEKS, lesson planning, and intervention strategies or the 8th grade and U.S. History Classrooms. Through data, ePLCs, and subject area connections, teachers will expand their content knowledge, participate in in-depth lesson planning, develop structured and engaging lessons and activities, and student/subject connection to increase STAAR scores.

JanUary � Face-to-face - #3x Planning the Civil Rights Movementx National directions/history

marCh � Face-to-face - #4x EOC review planning

anytimE dUrinG thE sChool yEar � 1 - Campus Instructional Coaching Visit � 1 – Virtual Coaching Observation and Feedback

� 4 Face-to-face professional learning opportunities � 5 Zoom meetings � 1 Campus instructional coaching visit � Unlimited implementation support and technical

assistance via email or telephone � Campus administration may attend at no cost



U.s. history ProfEssional lEarninG Cohort

transforming new tomorrow · sheltered instruction texes esl supplemental #154 review on-site...

Documents