I.

 Welcome and Introductions

II.

•  Key Changes and Impact on 2018 A-F District Ratings
  
  • 2018 Closing the Gaps Domain Status Report - Interim Sample
  • 2018 Closing the Gaps Domain Status Report - Baseline Sample
  • A copy of the revised state plan can be viewed at:
    • http://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/Laws_and_Rules/ESSA/Every_Student_Succeeds_Act/.

 III.

• Instructional Coaching - Strengthening Teacher Practices to Improve Student Performance
• Instructional Coaching - Ensuring Effective Implementation "Lessons from the Field"

IV.

• Overview of the New Interim Assessment System
  • Texas Education Agency - Frequently Asked Questions
  • Region One Question and Answers Document

• Overview of the New Texas Assessment Management System

• State Board of Education Long-Range Plan for Texas Public Education
• TSI Eligible Substitute Assessment for EOC's
• Substitute Assessments Standards
• Data Validation Monitoring - Leavers
• Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS Speaking and Listening Online)
• 2018-2019 Grow Your Own Grant Opportunity
• 2018-2019 Principal Preparation Grant

VI.

 2017-2018 Division of Instructional, School Improvement and College Readiness Support and Educational Organizations Key Event Dates

• New Teacher Academy - January 2018
• Coaching and Mentoring the New Teacher - January 2018
• Spring Extravaganza! - February 2, 2018
• Counselors Collegiate Academy (Day 4) - February 2, 2018
• I AM 2018 Conference (Grades 6-8) - February 13, 2018
• UT OnRamps Program Overview - February 16, 2018
• TSI 2-Day Institute - February 16 and 28, 2018
• STEM Summit - February 22-23, 2018
• T.I.E.S. Conference (Grades 6-8) - February 27, 2018
• FESTIBA Librarians and Educator Day - March 2, 2018
• Student by Student Technology & Leadership Conference - April 20, 2018

VII.

• State and Federal Grants and Compliance
• State Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Initiatives