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Weekly Update 2.19.2015 TEA Information
Uniform Grant Guidance from TEA-Updates for 2015
In its circulars, the Office of Management and Business (OMB) communicates the cost principles, administrative rules, and audit rules associated with federal grants. As of 2011, when the process of developing the Uniform Guidance began, eight separate OMB circulars governed federal grants. Regulations were difficult for grantees to understand and follow. For state educational agencies like TEA, they were cumbersome to enforce.
The goal of the new Uniform Grant Guidance is to replace the multiple OMB circulars with federal grant rules that are consistent for all grantees. The Uniform Guidance emphasizes the following:
“Strengthening accountability” to guard against waste, fraud, and abuse Adding flexibility to allow grantees to develop their own processes to
demonstrate performance outcomes Stressing performance over compliance, with auditors expected to
evaluate “outcomes” rather than “processes”
The Uniform Guidance went into effect Dec. 26, 2014. The new regulations govern all federal grants awarded by the US Department of Education to the state or to an LEA on or after that date. Join us to hear from the Texas Education Agency on how they are interpreting the new Uniform Grant Guidance requirements for all federal grants. Session and materials partially funded through federal funds.
Session #1141316Date: 3/27/15Time 9:00 – 4:00Registration Fee: FreeLocation: Region 4, Room 101
For more information, contact Jerry Klekotta@ [email protected] or by phone at 713.744.6393.
Grading and Progress Monitoring for Students with Disabilities Resource
Grading for students with disabilities is often a complicated process. The AGC Network has created a resource to assist with this process.
Attached you’ll find the Grading and Progress Monitoring for Students with Disabilities Resource. It is posted on the AGC web page at www.esc20.net/agcnetwork.
FFY 2015 Annual State Application under Part B of the IDEA has been posted for public review. The FFY 2015 Annual State Application under Part B of the IDEA has been posted for public review through April 21, 2015. It is available for public comment from March 1, 2015 through March 31, 2015. The application and comment forms are posted on: http://tea.texas.gov/index2.aspx?id=2147493812.
Texas’ High School Graduation Rate for Class of 2013 Again Exceeds National Average
According to the latest figures released by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics, the Texas Class of 2013 high school graduation rate was 88 percent, outpacing the national rate of 81 percent.The Texas graduation rate hit 88 percent for the second consecutive year, tying Nebraska, New Jersey, North Dakota and Wisconsin for the nation’s second highest. Only Iowa at 90 percent posted a higher graduation rate for the Class of 2013.
"The work being carried out in school districts and charters across our state continues to bear fruit in the high percentage of high school students successfully earning a diploma," said Commissioner Williams. "Whether it be college, career or military, Texas educators are working daily to better prepare students for life after high school, and it is our state that benefits."
Commissioner Williams noted that 2013 marked the third consecutive year that Texas’ high school graduation rate surpassed the national average.
Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate
Class of 2011
Class of 2012
Class of 2013
Texas 86% 88% 88%National 79% 80% 81%
Since 2010, states, districts and schools have used a common metric – the adjusted cohort graduation rate – in reporting graduation rates to the federal government. Use of the adjusted cohort graduation rate allows for an accurate and uniform comparison between the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The National Center for Education Statistics is the primary federal entity for collecting, analyzing and reporting data related to education in the United States and other nations. Graduation rates for minority students, students with disabilities and English language learners will be released in coming weeks. To view a state-by-state breakdown of graduation rates for the Class of 2013, visit http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/tables/ACGR_2010-11_to_2012-13.asp.
TEA Requirement for All Districts - PR7000–Private Nonprofit School Participation for School Year 2014–2015
The PR7000–Private Nonprofit School Participation for School Year 2014–2015 is now available in eGrants. The submission deadline is April 1, 2015. School districts are required to submit the PR7000 even if no private nonprofit schools chose to participate and even if there were no private nonprofit schools located within the boundaries of the school district. The PR7000 does not pertain to the following entities: open-enrollment charter schools, South Texas ISD, Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Texas School for the Deaf, Texas Juvenile Justice Department, or Windham School Districts.
To access the PR7000, select the 2014–2015 NCLB Consolidated Federal Grant Application from the drop-down list of Available Grant Programs in eGrants.
For details on the PR7000, refer to the To the Administrator Addressed letter posted to the TEA Correspondence page on February 17, 2015.
If you have any questions, please contact Audrey Hukari in the Division of Grants Administration by telephone at (512) 463-8525 or via email at [email protected].
TEA posts 2015-16 Testing Calendar Update
TEA has posted a letter addressing the 2015-16 testing calendar. (2/13/15). See links below and attachment.
Student Assessment Correspondence with Districts http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/correspondence/
Testing Calendars http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/calendars/ Agency Calendars including Events, Financial Audit reporting schedule,
Testing calendar, and district reporting schedules http://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/Welcome_and_Overview/Calendars/Agency_Calendars/
For Your Information
Training Opportunity for Maintenance of Effort (MOE) for Special Education—Change in Date ESC-20 is providing a free workshop on Maintenance of Effort (MOE) for Special Education on April 29-30, 2015 from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.
In addition to the opportunity to attend in person at the Education Service Center in San Antonio, we will simultaneously broadcast the workshop via webinar.To register, please select the link below to the version you wish to attend:
Webinar Version: http://portal.esc20.net/pls/apex/f?p=340:3:0::NO::P3_CLASS_ID,P3_PAGE:6782149%2C1Face-To-Face Version: http://portal.esc20.net/pls/apex/f?p=340:3:0::NO::P3_CLASS_ID,P3_PAGE:6782054%2C1
Or, you may select the "iLearning" link at www.esc20.net and use the iLearning calendar to select March 5 to locate the following workshops:
§ Maintenance of Effort (MOE) for Special Education Webinar Version 04/29/15-04/30/15 PD150305-A38
§ Maintenance of Effort (MOE) for Special Education Face-To-Face Version 04/29/15-04/30/15 PD150305-A37
The following topics will be discussed: The Federal requirements concerning MOE for special education Allowable exceptions and adjustments for a decline in fiscal effort Clarification of Eligibility Standard and the Compliance Standard TEA’s methodology for determining compliance Responding to a preliminary finding of noncompliance How to use the MOE Calculation Tool to monitor your MOE Day One: Content Day Two: MOE Calculation Tool - Guided Hands-On Activity
The workshop is applicable to business managers and special education directors, but anyone wishing to gain an understanding of MOE for special education is welcome to attend. If you register for the webinar version, please register by the end of the day on March 3, 2015. You will then be sent an email on March 4, 2015 giving you the link to the webinar. Please ensure your email address in ESC-20's iLearning System is correct to ensure receipt of the email.
If you need assistance in creating an iLearning account and registering for the workshop, please contact the ESC-20 Registration Desk at (210) 370-5671 or email [email protected]
For any other questions, please contact Denise Dusek at (210) 370-5378 or email [email protected] Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo March 3-22, 2015
Rodeo time in Houston is right around the corner! Fun for the all ages! Check out online information and resources to plan your trip!
Kids Country - This kid-focused area offers fun for all. o TDECU Fun on the Farm allows children to explore the world of
agriculture by following the process of producing farm products, from planting to market. Children can help with farm chores such as gathering eggs, planting and harvesting crops, and milking a cow.
o Goat Mountain. Observe goats as they frolic on a rocky hill and learn how the goat industry contributes to Texas agriculture and your daily life.
AGventure (inside Hall A of NRG Center)– An education in agriculture. Nearly every species of livestock can be found inside this fun and educational area, with several live animal exhibits. Just a few of the Agventure highlights:
o Retting Zoo - Grab a handful of tasty treats and see which animals are hungry at the AGVENTURE petting zoo! The petting zoo includes a wide variety of animals — from the exotic to those found on a typical farm.
o Birthing Center. Featuring newborn calves, lambs and piglets. Stop by to visit the baby animals, watch as they take their first steps, and see how their mothers nurture them.
o Breed Row Barn. Can you tell the difference between an Angus and a Hereford? What about a Boer and a Spanish?
o Honey Bees. Ever heard the phrase “busy as a bee”? Come see what it’s all about at the brand new Honey Bee exhibit in AGVENTURE!
o We’re Small Y’all Barn. Meet our pint-sized playmates in the We’re Small Y’all Barn! No, they’re not babies, they’re full grown.
Miniature cattle, pigs and goats all call this barn home, and they can’t wait to meet you there!
Download the Children’s Activity Book: Rodeo Roundup at http://www.rodeohouston.com/Activities/ChildrensActivityBook.aspx
Region 4 Upcoming Professional Development
PODD Communication- Multi-modal Communication Strategies for Children who have Complex Communication Needs
This course will demonstrate the use of a Pragmatic Organization Dynamic Display (PODD) approach developed by Gayle Porter (Melbourne, Australia). Generic templates for multi-page "light tech" communication books have been carefully designed to support genuine communication for a variety of functions throughout the day. These templates may be customized for a range of access methods and other individual needs. Session and materials costs are partially funded through state or federal grants.
Session ID: 1081926Time: 8:30AM -4:30PMDate: May 7-8, 2015Registration Fee: $100.00Location: Region 4 ESCContact Information: Angela Standridge at [email protected] or 713-744-6831
The Journey from Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) to Intervention
Join this workshop to actively participate in an in-depth examination of the intervention process….the journey from functional behavior assessment to intervention development. During this two-day training, participants will 1) learn and practice a variety of data collection methods, 2) practice completing and interpreting a functional behavior assessment, 3) identify replacement behaviors, 4) write behavior goals, and 5) select research-based interventions. Participants are also encouraged to bring examples of behavior goals they have written and interventions they have developed to use as examples and receive feedback.
Session ID: 1077423 Dates: TBATime: 9:00 – 4:00 Fee: $90 Contact information: Cathy Williams, [email protected], 713 744 6801
Social Communication: Linking Assessment and Interventions
Evaluating the social communication skills of students with autism and addressing needs in this area can be a challenge. Join this 2-day training to gain insight into how to assess social communication deficits and implement interventions to support students with autism in the classroom. During this training, participants will learn more about 1) evaluating social communication deficits in students with autism using formal and informal assessments, 2) identifying academic issues that students with autism face, and 3) addressing these issues in the classroom setting.
Session ID: 1082910Dates: April 29 & 30, 2015 Time: 9:00 – 4:00 Fee: $90 Contact information: Cathy Williams, [email protected], 713 744 6801
Special Education Webinar - The Role of Executive Functions in Learning and Using Written Expression and MathematicsPresented by: George Mc Closkey, Ph.D.Part 1 of this presentation will discuss how executive functions are involved in directing and coordinating the use of multiple cognitive capacities to write letters, words, and passages, discuss assessment approaches for identifying executive function-related written expression problems, and discuss teaching strategies for helping students compensate for the effects of executive function difficulties.Part 2 of this presentation will discuss how executive functions are involved in directing and coordinating the use of multiple cognitive capacities to quantify, calculate, and problem-solve using mathematics, discuss assessment approaches for identifying executive function-related calculation and problem solving difficulties, and discuss teaching strategies for helping students compensate for the effects of executive function difficulties.
Session ID: 1075081Date: March 3, 2015 Time: 10:00AM-12:00PMFee: $No ChargeContact: Kara Zwolinski at [email protected] or 713-744-6562
Counseling as a Related Service-Past to PresentAttend this session to develop a better understanding of the purpose of counseling as a related service. Participants will review federal and state laws and state guidance applicable to related services and annual goal development. This session will focus on the importance of the PLAAFP in determining a student’s critical area of need and how to develop annual goals that measure a special education student’s access to the general education curriculum. This session is not designed to provide participants with counseling techniques or activities to be used during counseling sessions. Session and materials costs are partially funded through state or federal grants.
Session ID: 1063894Date: March 6, 2015 Time: 9:00AM-4:00PMFee: $45Contact: Kara Zwolinski at [email protected] or 713-744-6562
Special Education Webinar - Practical Strategies for Differentiating Language Differences from Impairments in English Language Learners – Webinar 2Presented by: Celeste Roseberry-McKibbin, Ph.D.There is an increasing number of culturally and linguistically diverse students who are English Language Learners (ELLs) in America’s schools. This workshop addresses nonbiased assessment strategies and materials that can be used to differentiate language differences from language impairments in ELL students from any linguistic background. Objectives: 1) Provide a rationale for the use informal, non-standardized methods and materials for differentiating between language differences and language impairments in ELL students. 2) Summarize research supporting the use of dynamic assessment and information processing techniques. 3) Explain components of a practical “tool kit” to be for assessment of ELLs from any language background. 4) Identify strategies for using interpreters
Session ID: 1075082Date: April 14, 2015 Time: 10:00AM-12:00PMFee: $No ChargeContact: Kara Zwolinski at [email protected] or 713-744-6562
Special Education Webinar - Does the Data Indicate Dyslexia?Presented by: Virginia Gonzalez, M.Ed., LDT, CALT - State Dyslexia ConsultantDyslexia, a core deficit in word recognition and spelling, occurs in students with very different profiles. Evaluations depend on much more than standard scores. We will discuss the importance of the student’s history as well as interpreting the student’s error patterns in both informal and formal data.
Session ID: 1075083Date: May 12, 2015 Time: 10:00AM-12:00PMFee: $No ChargeContact: Kara Zwolinski at [email protected] or 713-744-6562
Using the WISC-V for LD Identification: Case Study ApproachAttend this workshop to learn how to utilize the new WISC-V in a processing approach for the identification of learning disabilities. Presenters will use real-life case studies and scenarios to illustrate LD identification. The KTEA-3 and WIAT-III will be used to provide information on achievement. The application of WISC-V scores in CHC Cross-battery Assessment will be discussed.
Session ID: 1075482
Date: May 14, 2015 Time: 9:00AM-4:00PMFee: $45Contact: Kara Zwolinski at [email protected] or 713-744-6562
Summer Evaluation Institute 2015Attend this institute to acquire the latest information regarding student evaluation processes and linking the assessment and data to recommendations and interventions for a comprehensive and individual evaluation. Session and materials costs are partially funded through state or federal grants.
Keynote Speakers include: Dr. Dawn Flanagan and Dr. Jennifer Mascola on Selecting and Tailoring
Interventions Featured Speakers include:
Dr. Jon Lasser on Assessing When Behaviors Are Challenging and Linking Behavior Assessment to Interventions
Dr. Gail Cheramie on Reviewing Evaluations with Parents and Staff Paula Maddox Roalson on Legal Updates related to assessment and
report writing Dr. Loretta Allen on Cultural Diversity related to assessment Dr. Jennifer Schroeder on Ethics related to assessment Linda De Zell Hall, Ph.D. and Gayla Jordan Lutz, M.A., CCC-SLP on
Functional Evaluation
Session ID: 973046Date: June 2-3, 2015 Time: 9:00AM-4:00PMFee: $125Contact: Kara Zwolinski at [email protected] or 713-744-6562
