The application for the TASA Teacher of the Year 2012-2013 competition is now available. For all forms and information please visit the link below. Also, ESC-20 will be offering an informational session for this year’s competition. Please sign up through iLearning (Course #: SD120321-E56). For any information please feel free to contact the ESC-20 Grants Office at 210-370-5439.
The TSPRA awarded ESC-20 Employees announced at the annual convention on February 14 that of ESC-20's 41 items submitted, 30 won gold awards and 11 won silver awards!
The Collaborative Product Development (CPD) team was also awarded “Best of Category” for the following:
Flyer: The National Educational Leaders’ Conference: Leading Effective Schools
Designer: Alma Godoy
Photo: D’Hanis Cowboys: Extending Great Pride and Tradition
Photographer: Jody Hilderbran
Video Production: James Medlock
Videographer: Ted Ford
The CPD and video production teams also won the prestigious Crystal Award for a multifaceted promotional campaign developed for D’Hanis ISD. This entry beat out several large ISDs and Region 4.
Kudos to Alma Godoy, Greg DuValle, Shanna Falgoust, Jody Hilderbran, James Medlock and Ted Ford!
White House Science Fair features Texas Students Tuesday, February 7th
Students from Presidio ISD in Region 18 attended the White House Science Fair. They had a rocketry team that qualified for the science fair that was held on February 7, 2012 at the White House. President Obama spoke to all the students competing in the science fair. He specifically talks about the group from Presidio and how they got there. The President talks about them beginning around the 5:25 mark of the video, for about one minute.
Students from Nimitz MS which feeds into the STEM RAM T-STEM Academy at Lee HS in NEISD were also in attendance at the White House Science fair. They are seated in the front row, far right watching President Obama as he delivers his address to the students. These students were invited to the White House as a result of their competiveness in the eCybermission competition. They were accompanied by their teacher Ms. Sandra Geisbush and their T-STEM Director Ms. Cynthia Rinehart.
TAPPestry Conference 2012 Planting the Seeds...for a world of opportunity
Date: Saturday Feb 25, 2012 Address: ESC-Region 20 - 1314 Hines Ave., Building #6 - Conference Center, San Antonio, Tx 78208
*TAPPestry is a yearly event that brings together parents and professionals working with children with special needs for a day of shared, wisdom,ideas, strategies and resources to strengthen partnerships needed for the success of children.*
* TAPPestry es un evento anual que reúne a padres y profesionales que trabajan con niños con necesidades especiales para un día de compartir, la sabiduría, ideas, estrategias y recursos para fortalecer las relaciones necesarias para el éxito de los niños .*
The 2012 TAPPestry Conference is approaching! Registration has begun!
La Conferencia de 2012 TAPPestry se acerca! Registracion ha comenzado!
You can locate all TAPPestry Information (in English and Spanish) at www.esc20.net/tappestry
Usted puede encontrar toda la información TAPPestry (en Inglés y Español) en la sigiente pagina web: www.esc20.net/tappestry
Look for the online brochure for specific details & registration form. Busque el folleto en línea para ver información detallada y el formulario de inscripción.
If you have any questions, please let me know. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, por favor hágamelo saber.
If you’d like a registration brochure mailed to you, please email me (Kimberly Baumgardner at: Kimberly.Baumgardner@esc20.net) with your mailing address.
Si desea un folleto de inscripción por correo, envíeme un correo electrónico (Kimberly Baumgardner a: Kimberly.Baumgardner @ esc20.net) con su dirección postal.
Help us spread the word! We are very excited about this year’s conference and all we have to offer.
Ayúdanos a difundir la palabra! Estamos muy entusiasmados con la conferencia de este año y todo lo que tenemos para ofrecer.
ESC20 Would Like to Welcome Dr. Paula Kluth
Dwelling in Possibility: The Values, Beliefs and Habits of Inclusive Schools
PD120412-B23 When: April 12 & 13, 2012 (8:30-3:30) Where: ESC Region 20 Cost: $75*
This is a 2-day workshop by international inclusion expert, Dr. Paula Kluth. Dr. Kluth is a consultant, author, advocate, and independent scholar who works with teachers and families to provide inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities and to create more responsive and engaging schooling experiences for all learners. Paula is a former special educator who has served as a classroom teacher and inclusion facilitator. Her professional interests include differentiating instruction and inclusive schooling. Participants will receive Dr. Kluth’s book: Dwelling in Possibilities
Dr. Goldhorn on San Antonio Living discussing the STAAR Test. Video from WOAI.
Principal Certification Program – APPLY NOW!
Are you a Leader? Do you want to become a Principal?
Consider the ESC 20 Alternative Principal Certification Program! The ESC 20 Cohort of Leadership Associates (CoLA) program is hosting Information Sessions.
We are currently taking application for the new cohort that begins in June 2012.
NEW website - Teacher Orientation and Preparation Program
TOPP is celebrating 25 years of service to the educational community. TOPP offers recruiting, screening, training, placement assistance, Texas teacher certification and support services.
Commissioner Robert Scott today announced the nomination of 26 Texas public schools for the 2012 Blue Ribbon Schools recognition. The award honors schools for academic excellence and for significant progress in closing the achievement gap.
Schools that dramatically improve student performance to high levels on state tests.
ESC-20 has partnered with several universities to offer a 10% tuition discount and waived application fee for ESC-20 Districts/Charter Schools and ESC-20 employees and immediate family members. Participating entities include Capella University, Grand Canyon University & Walden University.
NEW: Living Science eStore
Purchase Living Science items online! Supplies available include: aquarium and hamster kits, earthworms, ant farms, Kritter Keepers, owl pellets and more!
