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Tuesday, January 22
 

8:00am CST

Registration and Vendor Viewing
 Sign in at the registration table, visit vendors, and network before the first breakout session.
Tuesday January 22, 2019 8:00am - 8:45am CST

9:00am CST

2A to A+: Using Academic Growth for Instructional Impact
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This session will explore how you can utilize your 2A: Academic Growth Reports (either from TEA or Axiom Analytics) in Accountability to make targeted instructional decisions for specific groups of students.

The slides for the session can be accessed using the following link: tinyurl.com/2AtoAPlus (this link provides view-only access; for full access either add to your drive or download).
Speakers
avatar for Staci Barker

Staci Barker

Team Lead - Data/Accountability, Teaching & Learning, Region 10 ESC

Tuesday January 22, 2019 9:00am - 9:45am CST
Innovate B
  Accountability

9:00am CST

CCMR: Ready or Not, Here it Comes!
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Due to HB 22, passed by the 85th Texas Legislature, the new accountability system includes a College, Career, or Military Ready (CCMR) measure.  Learn more about CCMR, what the indicators are and what counts to determine your students' readiness for life after K-12. Participants will role-play and discuss next steps for their district to ensure all students are CCMR.
Speakers
avatar for Elvia Noriega

Elvia Noriega

avatar for Seldon Short

Seldon Short

Field Sales Representative, PowerSchool
Seldon’s broad experience in education includes teaching and District Administration at the elementary and middle school levels. He has served on State Assessment Content Committees, and as a regional consultant on a wide variety of educational topics including Literacy, Integrating... Read More →

CCMR Ready or Not R1011 pptx
Tuesday January 22, 2019 9:00am - 9:45am CST
Innovate D
  Accountability

9:00am CST

Tracking Growth with Axiom and Eduphoria Aware
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The current accountability system is all about growth, but how do we consistently monitor and track this locally?  Leverage the power of Axiom inside Eduphoria Aware to identify student groups based on the STAAR perfomance levels and learn how to monitor their performance on local assessments throughout the year.  Axiom is designed in partnership with the Accountability Team at Region 10 and Eduphoria. 
Speakers
avatar for Doni Cash

Doni Cash

Program Coordinator for Digital Learning & Resources, Region 10 Education Service Center

Sponsors
avatar for Axiom

Axiom


Tracking Growth with Axiom and Eduphoria Aware pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 9:00am - 9:45am CST
Connect
  Agent007 Sponsors

9:00am CST

Demystifying TAMS for DTCs
Limited Capacity seats available
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The Texas Assessment Management System can be overwhelming. In this session, the presenter will give participants a detailed look into the ins and outs of the online system. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how to utilize TAMS and to optimize their use .
Speakers
avatar for kathy Ferrell

kathy Ferrell

Exec. Director, DeSoto ISD
.

Dymystifying TAMS pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 9:00am - 9:45am CST
Inspire
  ETS

9:00am CST

ETS for New DTCs and CTCs
Limited Capacity filling up
Feedback Survey
Description coming soon.
Speakers
avatar for Whitney Williams

Whitney Williams

Director of Program Operations, ETS
We believe in the life-changing power of learning. For the last 70 years, we’ve been driven by a vision of what’s possible when all people can improve their lives through education. It’s why our uncompromising commitment to equity and fairness is behind everything we do.

Region 10 11 New DTCs and CTCs 01222019 WW Edits pptx
Tuesday January 22, 2019 9:00am - 9:45am CST
Innovate A
  ETS

9:00am CST

Open Lab
Limited Capacity seats available
Feedback Survey
The computer lab is available for drop-in use when sessions are not occurring.
Tuesday January 22, 2019 9:00am - 9:45am CST
Motivate A
  Open Lab

9:00am CST

Pearson: Making All Missions Possible (Including Tips to Help You From Self-Destructing)
Limited Capacity filling up
Feedback Survey
This thrilling session will provide best practices for defusing common assessment situations, including how to deftly navigate the system, skillfully maneuver through the intricacies of online testing, and expertly submit student data for STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS, and TELPAS Alternate.
Speakers
SH

Saresa Hansen

Pearson
avatar for Amanda Pepmiller

Amanda Pepmiller

Director, Program Management, Pearson

2019 Pearson Mission Possible pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 9:00am - 9:45am CST
Engage B
  PEARSON

9:00am CST

CTC + Administrator + High School = a juggling act
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How do you manage organizing testing for a large high school campus, and the role of administrator at the same time? Three administrators with 27+ years combined testing experience will present tricks, tips, and hacks that will help improve your efficiency and sanity as you tackle the role of High School CTC.
Speakers
KL

Kara Lea Deardorff

NISD
avatar for Kerry Knisley

Kerry Knisley

Northwest ISD
avatar for Carol McDaniel-White

Carol McDaniel-White


STAAR Bingo docx
Alg1 U.S. Bio STAAR Checklist 2018 docx
STAAR Tips & Tricks pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 9:00am - 9:45am CST
Innovate C
  STAAR

9:00am CST

It's in LiveBinder!
Limited Capacity seats available
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What if you could answer the majority of CTC's questions with one answer? It's in LiveBinder! Build capacity within your CTC's by providing resources at their fingertips. Questions about STAAR? It's in LiveBinder! Inquiries about Exams for Acceleration? It's in LiveBinder! Need clicksheets to access STAAR results or review the 2019 STAAR Accessibility Features? It's in LiveBinder! Walk away knowing how you can use this incredible resource in your district!
Speakers
avatar for Jana Eastham

Jana Eastham

DTC, Frisco ISD

LiveBinder pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 9:00am - 9:45am CST
Engage D
  STAAR

9:00am CST

Unwrapping State Assessment Accommodations
Limited Capacity full
Feedback Survey
Speakers
avatar for Jill Michaelis

Jill Michaelis

Coordinator of Assessment, Richardson ISD
I'm in my third year in a district central support role in assessment. Come hear a presentation about accommodations for state assessments that you can turn around and use in your district, "Unwrapping Accommodations for State Assessment."
avatar for Rachel Walters

Rachel Walters

Director of Assessment, Richardson ISD

Unwrapping State Assessment Accommodations Region 10 11 Conference pptx
Tuesday January 22, 2019 9:00am - 9:45am CST
Engage A
  STAAR

9:00am CST

STAAR Alternate 2 Updates and Security Overview
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Do you have questions about STAAR Alternate 2 and its components that are unique and different from the STAAR? Do you want to know more about Allowable Accommodations and securing of testing materials during the preview window, assessment window and completion of the assessment? This is the workshop for you! In this interactive discussion, all of these points will be discussed and resources shared that will help participants gain a better understanding of this highly specialized STAAR Assessment for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities.
Speakers
avatar for Caroll Brant

Caroll Brant

ESC Region 11

STAAR Alternate 2 Updates and Security Overview pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 9:00am - 9:45am CST
Collaborate
  STAAR Alt 2

9:00am CST

What's new in testing- All updates
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This session will will provide an overview and updates on the Texas Assessment Program for the 2018-2019 school year.

Speakers
avatar for Melissa Shaw

Melissa Shaw

Consultant for Accountability and State Assessment, Teaching & Learning, REGION 10 ESC (SPRING VALLEY),ESC STAFF (SPRING VALLEY)

What's New in Testing pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 9:00am - 9:45am CST
Engage C
  Updates

10:00am CST

Kurzweil: Preparing for Testing with Accommodations is Possible!
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Description: Come see how school districts around Texas are using Kurzweil to prepare for testing with accommodations.  Whether it's popups, blocking certain sections from reading aloud, or simply allowing or locking features for individual student needs, Kurzweil has it covered.  The best part?  It's accessible from any device.  It doesn't matter if your student uses a Chromebook, iPad, or even a cell phone, Kurzweil is here to assist you.  Join us to learn more!
Sponsors
avatar for Kurzweil 3000

Kurzweil 3000


STAAR Online Compared with Kurzweil 3000 Accomidation 1 2019 pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Connect
  Agent007 Sponsors

10:00am CST

Analytical Portal
Limited Capacity full
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Data Interaction for Texas Student Assessments public, the analytic portal allows all users to view summary results across all Texas K-12 public and charter organizations.
Speakers
avatar for Elizabeth Schrader

Elizabeth Schrader

Regional Testing Coordinator/Accountability, ESC 11

Tuesday January 22, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Motivate A
  Data

10:00am CST

ETS Interim Assessments
Limited Capacity full
Feedback Survey
Description coming soon
Speakers
avatar for Whitney Williams

Whitney Williams

Director of Program Operations, ETS
We believe in the life-changing power of learning. For the last 70 years, we’ve been driven by a vision of what’s possible when all people can improve their lives through education. It’s why our uncompromising commitment to equity and fairness is behind everything we do.

Region 10 11 Interim Assessments 01222019 WW Edits pptx
Tuesday January 22, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Innovate A
  ETS

10:00am CST

STAAR Assessment Management System: Essential Knowledge and Common Mistakes
Limited Capacity full
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The STAAR Assessment Management System (aka TOMS) can be overwhelming to even an experienced testing coordinator. This session will provide tips and techniques to help clear the fog for all users. Walk through loading your precode files, setting above-grade testers, downloading your district data file to read it easily, and get other valuable tools. 
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Jennifer Brandewie

Dr. Jennifer Brandewie

District Testing Coordinator, Lewisville ISD
KK

Kara Kajs

Coordinator of Assessment and Accountability, Lewisville ISD

STAAR Assessment Management System Essential Knowledge and Common Mistakes pptx
Tuesday January 22, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Engage B
  ETS

10:00am CST

CTC + Administrator + High School = a juggling act
Limited Capacity seats available
Feedback Survey
How do you manage organizing testing for a large high school campus, and the role of administrator at the same time? Three administrators with 27+ years combined testing experience will present tricks, tips, and hacks that will help improve your efficiency and sanity as you tackle the role of High School CTC.
Speakers
KL

Kara Lea Deardorff

NISD
avatar for Kerry Knisley

Kerry Knisley

Northwest ISD
avatar for Carol McDaniel-White

Carol McDaniel-White


STAAR Bingo docx
Alg1 U.S. Bio STAAR Checklist 2018 docx
STAAR Tips & Tricks pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Innovate C
  STAAR

10:00am CST

Digitizing you Binders
Limited Capacity seats available
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Utilizing the power of google drive to maintain testing information throughout the district. A step by step process on how to take the old fashioned 4 inch binder and digitize them to provide a collection of testing documents that can be stored and accessed in one centralized location.
Speakers
avatar for Brian Ward

Brian Ward

District Testing, Accountability and Research, Cedar Hill ISD

Link to the presentation folder pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Innovate D
  STAAR

10:00am CST

Mapping Out Your Mission for Student Success: AI, IPI, & SSI
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To ensure that all students are successful on state assessments, there are critical components that must be in place from the beginning of the school year. This session will provide an overview of three of these components: • Accelerated Instruction Plans/Intensive Programs of Instruction • SSI        
Speakers
AG

Anna Griffiths

Consultant, Region 10
avatar for Melissa Shaw

Melissa Shaw

Consultant for Accountability and State Assessment, Teaching & Learning, REGION 10 ESC (SPRING VALLEY),ESC STAFF (SPRING VALLEY)

Mapping Out Your Mission...Assess Conf 1.22.19 pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Inspire
  STAAR

10:00am CST

Mission Impossible: Staying Calm in the midst of Chaos
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When it is testing season and the sky is falling, how do you keep it all together? How do DTCs of large districts manage all of the challenges? Come learn ways to keep your sanity using everything from tips and tricks for training to managing test return.
Speakers
avatar for Jodi Pafford

Jodi Pafford

Coordinator of Assessments, Northwest ISD
avatar for Monica Uphoff

Monica Uphoff

Director of Planning, Assessment, and Research, BIRDVILLE ISD
My experience in education spans more than 25 years and encompasses elementary education, secondary mathematics, special education, research, assessment, accountability, continuous improvement (DIP, CIP, TIP and RDA), Aware and all other duties as assigned (like everyone else).  I... Read More →

Mission Impossible Staying Calm in the midst of Chaos pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Engage D
  STAAR

10:00am CST

Mission Pre-Ops: Gearing Up for STAAR
Limited Capacity full
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Whether you’re new, or returning, to campus testing, you’re aware of the many moving pieces of state testing. It’s helpful to take home guidance on how to best use your time and resources. We’ll have time to consider our testing management options, as well as key ways to communicate leading up to, and during, our days of STAAR testing. Join us as we learn the power of the calendar and the power of the testing “off-season” as we move into Spring.
Speakers
avatar for Hope Keane

Hope Keane

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD

Mission Pre Ops January 22nd pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Innovate B
  STAAR

10:00am CST

Secret Tips To Survive Your First Years As A DTC So You Don't Self Destruct in 10 Seconds!
Limited Capacity seats available
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This informative session will include classified secrets to help new DTCs with tips on how to juggle all the responsibilities of testing. Join us in the mission to unlock these secrets to a stress-free way of organizing and administering the STAAR Test to your campuses.
Speakers
DL

Danna Lewis

PO

Patrece Ozment

District Testing Coordinator, BOLES ISD,ADMINISTRATION

Region 10 11 Presentation Upload pptx
Tuesday January 22, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Engage C
  STAAR

10:00am CST

Considerations for EL Testing
Limited Capacity full
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Participants will learn about various considerations concerning the assessment of English learners (ELs), including designated supports for ELs, the Role of the LPAC in assessment decision making, documenting assessment decisions, the Special Provision for ENG I EOC, and TELPAS logistics.
Speakers
avatar for Gretchen Kroos

Gretchen Kroos

ESSA Team Lead, Region 11 ESC

Considerations for EL Testing (2) pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Collaborate
  TELPAS

10:00am CST

Mission: Fidelity! How TestHound serves as a catalyst for success!
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During this session, participants will embark on strategies, tips and resources to help navigate through TestHound and produce successful test administrations for coordinators. These strategies include selecting rooms and administrators, scanning inventory, and report building.
Speakers
avatar for Gwen McCowen

Gwen McCowen

Campus Testing Coordinator, Birdville ISD
LR

Lyndsey Ralson

Special Ed Testing Coordinator, Haltom High School
lyndsey.ralston@birdvilleschools.net

testhound r11 Presentationgm pptx
Tuesday January 22, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am CST
Engage A
  Testhound

11:00am CST

Pearson
Limited Capacity seats available
Feedback Survey
Speakers
RD

Rob Dyson


Sponsors
avatar for Pearson

Pearson


Tuesday January 22, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Connect
  Agent007 Sponsors

11:00am CST

Pulling it all together - Yes, you can!
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Collecting data in the classroom (what that looks like), collecting data from your peers as you function as a CTC for special education, does it look any different for 504, and the coordination and processes it takes to test students accurately using this information while coordinating with the campus CTC.
Participants will leave with examples of data forms and teacher input forms which will help in accommoation meetings and as support for accommodations during testing.
Speakers
avatar for Janet Erlinger

Janet Erlinger

Teacher, Shannon High School
I am very eager to learn more about; The first years in administration, Blended/Personalized Learning, grant writing, anything pertaining to Special Education, testing, leading a great PLC which is very diverse, anything technology, anything about student agency and engagement, and... Read More →

Data for STAAR EOC pptx
504 Accommodations 2017 pdf
504 Teacher Input059 pdf
2018 Student Progress Accommodations doc
Tuesday January 22, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Innovate B
  Data

11:00am CST

ETS- Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
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Feedback Survey
Speakers
avatar for Whitney Williams

Whitney Williams

Director of Program Operations, ETS
We believe in the life-changing power of learning. For the last 70 years, we’ve been driven by a vision of what’s possible when all people can improve their lives through education. It’s why our uncompromising commitment to equity and fairness is behind everything we do.

Tuesday January 22, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Innovate A
  ETS

11:00am CST

Open Lab
Limited Capacity seats available
Feedback Survey
The computer lab is available for drop-in use when sessions are not occurring.
Tuesday January 22, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Motivate A
  Open Lab

11:00am CST

Accessibility
Limited Capacity full
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This session will focus on 2018-2019 STAAR and TELPAS accessibility policy and resources, including an overview of STAAR with embedded supports enhancements for the 2018-2019 school year.
Speakers
avatar for Elizabeth Schrader

Elizabeth Schrader

Regional Testing Coordinator/Accountability, ESC 11

Accessibility pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Inspire
  STAAR

11:00am CST

Ask a DTC
Limited Capacity seats available
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This will be an informal panel Q&A with seasoned DTCs.
Speakers
avatar for Kathy Milton

Kathy Milton

Director of Assessment & Accountability, Royse City ISD
avatar for Jodi Pafford

Jodi Pafford

Coordinator of Assessments, Northwest ISD
LR

Linda Reid

Coor Assessment and Accountability, Rockwall ISD
AT

Amy Tuttle

avatar for Monica Uphoff

Monica Uphoff

Director of Planning, Assessment, and Research, BIRDVILLE ISD
My experience in education spans more than 25 years and encompasses elementary education, secondary mathematics, special education, research, assessment, accountability, continuous improvement (DIP, CIP, TIP and RDA), Aware and all other duties as assigned (like everyone else).  I... Read More →

Tuesday January 22, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Engage D
  STAAR

11:00am CST

DTC: Procedures 101 (a concise approach to state testing)
Limited Capacity full
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A continually refined simplistic approach to state testing for a district of 33,000+ students is presented. District forms for state testing, very few in number, that are required to be filled out by campuses will be shared. Two excel testing calendars for 2018-2019 will be shared. This DTC's guiding principle after 7+ years as a high school CTC and 11 years as a DTC continues to be, why write testing guidelines when they are provided.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. James Rambo

Dr. James Rambo

Director Student Assessment, Irving ISD
Irving ISD

2019 01 22 Reg 10 11 Assessment Conf DTC Procedures 301 IISD pptx
2018 12 03 HS (Dec) QC docx
calendar 18 19 full sy testing only xlsx
calendar countdown to testing 2019 xlsx
confirmation of test administration monitoring by principal and CTC docx
Inventory control form for testing documentation xlsx
SeatingChart6x5GridwithRoster with start times test # with time reminders docx
secure room designation by Principal for 2018 2019 docx
Tuesday January 22, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Engage B
  STAAR

11:00am CST

From Answer Documents to Accountability
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How answer documents impact accountability and successful planning for verification of data prior to testing
Speakers
avatar for Tiffany Harrod

Tiffany Harrod

Executive Director of Assessment & Data Analysis, ILTexas

Mission Possible The Answer Document pptx
Tuesday January 22, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Innovate C
  STAAR

11:00am CST

JoCo DTCs Helpful Tips for CTCs
Limited Capacity full
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The Johnson County DTCs have joined together to bring you this helpful session on streamlining and organizing​ ​​​your testing event with helpful tricks and tools. Come to this "round table" and take away some stuff!
Speakers
avatar for Dandy Earley

Dandy Earley

Supervisor of Testing and Data, Alvarado ISD
avatar for Janet Helmcamp

Janet Helmcamp

Director of Assessment & GT, Cleburne ISD
EP

Eva Perrin

DTC/ESL Coordinator, Rio Vista ISD
KR

Kristy Rhone

avatar for Tammy Riemenschneider

Tammy Riemenschneider

Director of District Testing, Dyslexia, 504 & RtI, JOSHUA ISD,ADMINISTRATION
CV

Cheryl Villanueva

District Admin, Godley ISD
I am Director of CTE, Assessment, HR, Bilingual/ESL, GT

Tuesday January 22, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Engage C
  STAAR

11:00am CST

MPII: It Takes a Village
Limited Capacity seats available
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While we all shoot for the STAAR's; we also need to focus on supporting students for life & accommodations after high school. This occurs when administrators, counselors and testing coordinators intentionally work together.
Speakers
PF

Paula Figuly

avatar for Eldridge Moore

Eldridge Moore

Richardson ISD

Region 11 Jan. 22 Presentation pptx
Tuesday January 22, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Innovate D
  STAAR

11:00am CST

“Cruise” it or lose it: Strategies for building a positive testing environment on your campus
Limited Capacity full
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During this session, participants will learn engaging ways to construct your test administrations with fun and most importantly fidelity. Explore the use of Google forms for testing and how implementing a bin procedure can minimize stress on testing mornings. Learn the importance of selection a testing team and having a clear mission in the testing room!
Speakers
avatar for Gwen McCowen

Gwen McCowen

Campus Testing Coordinator, Birdville ISD
LR

Lyndsey Ralson

Special Ed Testing Coordinator, Haltom High School
lyndsey.ralston@birdvilleschools.net

CRUISEpresentation r11 gm pptx
Tuesday January 22, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Engage A
  STAAR

11:00am CST

Testhound 101
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come learn how to organize, manage, and track testing that is user friendly and efficient
Speakers
TL

Tanya Ledger

Assistant Principal, Northwest ISD
avatar for Lyndsie Smith

Lyndsie Smith

Assistant Principal, Northwest ISD

Testhound 101 pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am CST
Collaborate
  Testhound

11:50am CST

Lunch
Premium boxed lunches, lemonade, and tea will be available for pickup in the NorthWest and NorthEast kitchenettes.
  • New England Chicken Salad
  • Big Al's Club
  • Chicken Club
  • Harissa Beef

Pre-ordered special request lunches will be available for pickup in the Gathering Spot. 
  • Mediterranean Vegetarian
  • Gluten-Free Tuscan Turkey
Tuesday January 22, 2019 11:50am - 12:15pm CST

12:20pm CST

2A to A+: Using Academic Growth for Instructional Impact
Limited Capacity seats available
Feedback Survey
This session will explore how you can utilize your 2A: Academic Growth Reports (either from TEA or Axiom Analytics) in Accountability to make targeted instructional decisions for specific groups of students.

The slides for the session can be accessed using the following link: tinyurl.com/2AtoAPlus (this link provides view-only access; for full access either add to your drive or download).
Speakers
avatar for Staci Barker

Staci Barker

Team Lead - Data/Accountability, Teaching & Learning, Region 10 ESC

Tuesday January 22, 2019 12:20pm - 1:05pm CST
Innovate B
  Accountability

12:20pm CST

State Accountability - A Teacher's Impact
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State Accountability can be overwhelming –so many numbers to look at!  What does it really mean for a single student and how can a teacher know the impact of each student they serve?  Come for a general overview of state accountability with a specific look at how each student counts!
Speakers
avatar for Elvia Noriega

Elvia Noriega


SAMPLE Accountability 2018 Report pdf
Accountability Update for Teachers pptx
Tuesday January 22, 2019 12:20pm - 1:05pm CST
Innovate D
  Accountability, addnew

12:20pm CST

DMAC-Local Assessments – Analyze Student Progress to Guide Instructional Decisions
Limited Capacity seats available
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TEKScore is a DMAC web-based tool for collecting and analyzing K-12 local TEKS-based assessments.
  • Four ways to collect data: Online Student Responses – Plain Paper Scanning – Scantron – Manual.
  • Utilize your Teacher/Campus/District Dashboard for immediate feedback and quick access to reports.
  • Search feature provides data for specific sub-pops and other queries.
  • Reports – Instructional, Progress, Trend, Comparison
Speakers
PJ

Paula Jordan and Jennifer Orren

DMAC

Sponsors
avatar for DMAC

DMAC


Tuesday January 22, 2019 12:20pm - 1:05pm CST
Connect
  Agent007 Sponsors

12:20pm CST

ETS for New DTCs and CTCs
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Description coming soon.
Speakers
avatar for Whitney Williams

Whitney Williams

Director of Program Operations, ETS
We believe in the life-changing power of learning. For the last 70 years, we’ve been driven by a vision of what’s possible when all people can improve their lives through education. It’s why our uncompromising commitment to equity and fairness is behind everything we do.

Region 10 11 New DTCs and CTCs 01222019 WW Edits pptx
Tuesday January 22, 2019 12:20pm - 1:05pm CST
Innovate A
  ETS

12:20pm CST

Open Lab
Limited Capacity seats available
Feedback Survey
The computer lab is available for drop-in use when sessions are not occurring.
Tuesday January 22, 2019 12:20pm - 1:05pm CST
Motivate A
  Open Lab

12:20pm CST

Pearson: Making All Missions Possible (Including Tips to Help You From Self-Destructing)
Limited Capacity filling up
Feedback Survey
This thrilling session will provide best practices for defusing common assessment situations, including how to deftly navigate the system, skillfully maneuver through the intricacies of online testing, and expertly submit student data for STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS, and TELPAS Alternate.
Speakers
SH

Saresa Hansen

Pearson
avatar for Amanda Pepmiller

Amanda Pepmiller

Director, Program Management, Pearson

2019 Pearson Mission Possible pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 12:20pm - 1:05pm CST
Engage B
  PEARSON

12:20pm CST

From Answer Documents to Accountability
Limited Capacity filling up
Feedback Survey
How answer documents impact accountability and successful planning for verification of data prior to testing
Speakers
avatar for Tiffany Harrod

Tiffany Harrod

Executive Director of Assessment & Data Analysis, ILTexas

Mission Possible The Answer Document pptx
Tuesday January 22, 2019 12:20pm - 1:05pm CST
Innovate C
  STAAR

12:20pm CST

Juggling 101: DTCs Managing "Other Duties as Assigned"
Limited Capacity seats available
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It's 2018 and very few DTCs are doing ONLY one job. Most DTCs wear numerous hats that require multitasking, planning ahead, and maintaining a perfect calendar. Maybe you are wondering, "How do I manage all of this and my other jobs too?" Let us share our experiences with you! Come hear tips for preparing and organizing testing, juggling many duties, AND performing as an exceptional DTC. Participants will come away with CTC and DTC checklists generated from the DCCR.
Speakers
avatar for Janet Helmcamp

Janet Helmcamp

Director of Assessment & GT, Cleburne ISD
avatar for Tammy Riemenschneider

Tammy Riemenschneider

Director of District Testing, Dyslexia, 504 & RtI, JOSHUA ISD,ADMINISTRATION

Juggling 101 pdf
CTC Checklist for 2018 2019 pdf
DTC Checklist STAAR pdf
Activities Prior to Testing Sheet1 pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 12:20pm - 1:05pm CST
Engage C
  STAAR

12:20pm CST

Mission Impossible: Staying Calm in the midst of Chaos
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When it is testing season and the sky is falling, how do you keep it all together? How do DTCs of large districts manage all of the challenges? Come learn ways to keep your sanity using everything from tips and tricks for training to managing test return.
Speakers
avatar for Jodi Pafford

Jodi Pafford

Coordinator of Assessments, Northwest ISD
avatar for Monica Uphoff

Monica Uphoff

Director of Planning, Assessment, and Research, BIRDVILLE ISD
My experience in education spans more than 25 years and encompasses elementary education, secondary mathematics, special education, research, assessment, accountability, continuous improvement (DIP, CIP, TIP and RDA), Aware and all other duties as assigned (like everyone else).  I... Read More →

Mission Impossible Staying Calm in the midst of Chaos pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 12:20pm - 1:05pm CST
Engage D
  STAAR

12:20pm CST

Test Prep - Mission Accomplished!
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Do your kids walk into test day energized, prepared, and less stressed? How can teachers in your district create test prep lessons that lead to such students? Come enjoy test prep experiences that will leave YOU energized and ready to share ideas with your campus teachers!
Speakers
avatar for Jamie Martinez

Jamie Martinez

CURRICULUM, Van Alstyne ISD
Working in curriculum and getting to really focus on creating, editing, locating and revising the tools that help our teachers help our kids has been amazing. I loved being a teacher, I loved being a principal, and now I love my new focus! Working in education is a blessing; working... Read More →
RS

Rachel Sevarino


Test Prep (Mission Accomplished) pptx
Tuesday January 22, 2019 12:20pm - 1:05pm CST
Engage A
  STAAR

12:20pm CST

Working Smarter NOT Harder when it comes to DATA
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Learn how to work "Smarter NOT Harder" when it comes to analyzing data! Understand how to use the resources in Lead4Ward to drive instruction and improve student learning at all levels. Also, you will be able to see how to GROW all students based on data and best teaching practices!
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Bruton

Jennifer Bruton

Assistant Principal, Kathryn Griffis Elementary
I am excitedly heading into my 3rd year of administration and 12th year in education! I can't wait to see all of the amazing things this upcoming school year has to hold! Being a passionate, life-long learner, I am looking forward to the new knowledge I will acquire at this year's... Read More →
KM

Kendra Mosher


Work smarter lead4ward pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 12:20pm - 1:05pm CST
Inspire
  STAAR

12:20pm CST

Testhound 101
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come learn how to organize, manage, and track testing that is user friendly and efficient
Speakers
TL

Tanya Ledger

Assistant Principal, Northwest ISD
avatar for Lyndsie Smith

Lyndsie Smith

Assistant Principal, Northwest ISD

Tuesday January 22, 2019 12:20pm - 1:05pm CST
Collaborate
  Testhound

1:15pm CST

CCMR: Ready or Not, Here it Comes!
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Due to HB 22, passed by the 85th Texas Legislature, the new accountability system includes a College, Career, or Military Ready (CCMR) measure.  Learn more about CCMR, what the indicators are and what counts to determine your students' readiness for life after K-12. Participants will role-play and discuss next steps for their district to ensure all students are CCMR.
Speakers
avatar for Elvia Noriega

Elvia Noriega

avatar for Seldon Short

Seldon Short

Field Sales Representative, PowerSchool
Seldon’s broad experience in education includes teaching and District Administration at the elementary and middle school levels. He has served on State Assessment Content Committees, and as a regional consultant on a wide variety of educational topics including Literacy, Integrating... Read More →

CCMR Ready or Not R1011 pptx
Tuesday January 22, 2019 1:15pm - 2:00pm CST
Innovate D
  Accountability

1:15pm CST

Mission Possible – Secret Code “TestHound”
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An overview of how TestHound can help you complete your testing mission with ease.
Sponsors
avatar for Test Hound

Test Hound


Tuesday January 22, 2019 1:15pm - 2:00pm CST
Connect
  Agent007 Sponsors

1:15pm CST

Analytical Portal
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Data Interaction for Texas Student Assessments public, the analytic portal allows all users to view summary results across all Texas K-12 public and charter organizations.
Speakers
avatar for Elizabeth Schrader

Elizabeth Schrader

Regional Testing Coordinator/Accountability, ESC 11

Tuesday January 22, 2019 1:15pm - 2:00pm CST
Motivate A
  Data

1:15pm CST

Demystifying TAMS for DTCs
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The Texas Assessment Management System can be overwhelming. In this session, the presenter will give participants a detailed look into the ins and outs of the online system. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how to utilize TAMS and to optimize their use .
Speakers
avatar for kathy Ferrell

kathy Ferrell

Exec. Director, DeSoto ISD
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Dymystifying TAMS pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 1:15pm - 2:00pm CST
Inspire
  ETS

1:15pm CST

ETS- Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
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Speakers
avatar for Whitney Williams

Whitney Williams

Director of Program Operations, ETS
We believe in the life-changing power of learning. For the last 70 years, we’ve been driven by a vision of what’s possible when all people can improve their lives through education. It’s why our uncompromising commitment to equity and fairness is behind everything we do.

Tuesday January 22, 2019 1:15pm - 2:00pm CST
Innovate A
  ETS

1:15pm CST

CTC Survival Hacks
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Come to our session to get ideas on how to survive the CTC role! We will share efficient and time-saving tips for organizing the entire process including forming testing groups, accommodations, Testhound, training for teachers, documentation, and overall logistics.
Speakers
avatar for Erika Oster

Erika Oster

Asst. Principal, Lakeview Elementary
KR

Kasey Rogers

Principal, Northwest ISD

Shareable STAAR To Do List pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 1:15pm - 2:00pm CST
Engage C
  STAAR

1:15pm CST

Curriculum Based Assessments: Building a Scalable System of Continuous Improvement
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Going from good to great in a new accountability system, Rockwall ISD used the curriculum based assessment (CBA) process to evaluate the alignment of our curriculum and instruction. In this session participants will learn the why, what, and how of the CBA process for an effective implementation. Understand how to communicate what the continuous improvement cycle looks like with teacher and student performance data. Walk away with a link to our CBA toolkit that includes critical follow up steps, data disaggregation tips, and PLC talking points. Hear our story of how to effectively use the data to inform professional learning, instruction, and district curriculum documents.
Speakers
avatar for Bianca Coker

Bianca Coker

Secondary Math Coordinator, Rockwall ISD
Collaborative leader serving students, teachers, and campus leaders by providing quality curriculum and assessment products and supporting instruction with embedded professional learning.
avatar for Amy Ellis

Amy Ellis

Chief Curriculum & Instruction Officer, Rockwall ISD

Curriculum Based Assessments Building a Scalable System of Continuous Improvement pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 1:15pm - 2:00pm CST
Engage A
  STAAR

1:15pm CST

Mission Pre-Ops: Gearing Up for STAAR
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Whether you’re new, or returning, to campus testing, you’re aware of the many moving pieces of state testing. It’s helpful to take home guidance on how to best use your time and resources. We’ll have time to consider our testing management options, as well as key ways to communicate leading up to, and during, our days of STAAR testing. Join us as we learn the power of the calendar and the power of the testing “off-season” as we move into Spring.
Speakers
avatar for Hope Keane

Hope Keane

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD

Mission Pre Ops January 22nd pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 1:15pm - 2:00pm CST
Innovate B
  STAAR

1:15pm CST

When you are the STAAR of your District!! What is it that you do --- EVERYTHING!
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This session will have all kind of organizational techniques, how technology can help and even some fun theme ideas for your staff as well as how to jazz up a training. This session comes from a small district perspective.
Speakers
avatar for Kathy Conring

Kathy Conring

District Testing Coordinator, Cisco ISD

When you are the STAAR of your District for region 11 pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 1:15pm - 2:00pm CST
Engage B
  STAAR

1:15pm CST

STAAR Alternate 2 Updates and Security Overview
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Do you have questions about STAAR Alternate 2 and its components that are unique and different from the STAAR? Do you want to know more about Allowable Accommodations and securing of testing materials during the preview window, assessment window and completion of the assessment? This is the workshop for you! In this interactive discussion, all of these points will be discussed and resources shared that will help participants gain a better understanding of this highly specialized STAAR Assessment for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities.
Speakers
avatar for Caroll Brant

Caroll Brant

ESC Region 11

STAAR Alternate 2 Updates and Security Overview pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 1:15pm - 2:00pm CST
Collaborate
  STAAR Alt 2

1:15pm CST

Taming the TELPAS Beast
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This session will share the ways that we manage TELPAS from Writing Collection training, through Calibration, rating and online testing.
Speakers
avatar for Kathy Milton

Kathy Milton

Director of Assessment & Accountability, Royse City ISD
LP

Lacy Packard

Lead EL Specialist, Royse City ISD

Taming TELPAS link pptx
Tuesday January 22, 2019 1:15pm - 2:00pm CST
Engage D
  TELPAS

1:15pm CST

What's new in testing- All updates
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This session will will provide an overview and updates on the Texas Assessment Program for the 2018-2019 school year.

Speakers
avatar for Melissa Shaw

Melissa Shaw

Consultant for Accountability and State Assessment, Teaching & Learning, REGION 10 ESC (SPRING VALLEY),ESC STAFF (SPRING VALLEY)

What's New in Testing pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 1:15pm - 2:00pm CST
Innovate C
  Updates

2:05pm CST

Door Prizes
Your mission should you accept it, is to collect stickers from all the vendors and turn in your mission card at the giant TV by Engage B. We will be selecting winners for various door prizes and announcing them on Twitter. So, please check the  #MissionPossible10and11  for your name! If your name is there come back to the TV to collect your prize. We will be selecting winners between 2:05 pm and 2:10 pm.
Tuesday January 22, 2019 2:05pm - 2:10pm CST

2:15pm CST

College Prep Courses and CCMR
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This session will provide an overview of CCMR indicators and the college preparatory courses established under HB5.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Gunn

Jennifer Gunn

Teaching & Learning Advanced Academics & ELAR Consultant, Region 10

Tuesday January 22, 2019 2:15pm - 3:00pm CST
Collaborate
  Accountability

2:15pm CST

Athens ISD Panel Discussion: How to Improve Student Outcomes for ALL Students
Limited Capacity seats available
Come hear Cathy Kirkland and Audrey Marshall from Athens ISD talk about how they partnered with Edmentum to close achievement gaps and improve student outcomes for state assessment intervention and RTI, credit recovery, supplemental instruction, reporting and more!
Sponsors
avatar for Edmentum

Edmentum


Tuesday January 22, 2019 2:15pm - 3:00pm CST
Innovate A
  Agent007 Sponsors

2:15pm CST

Mission: Print-Possible! Get rid of the stress surrounding the print and distribution of benchmarks/testing while saving your district time and money.
Limited Capacity seats available
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In this session I will discuss how our print and distribution program differs from traditional print vendors and district print shops. We alleviate the stress and headaches of getting printed assessments and other instructional materials into the classrooms. I will also show you how we save districts time and money with our solution. We are dedicated solely to K-12, so we understand the specific challenges related to your world. Regardless of your district’s size, we can help you accomplish Mission: Print-Possible!
Speakers
avatar for Phillip Deats

Phillip Deats

President, Diverse Education Resources
We provide print for only K-12. I would like to share with you how our print and distribution program differs from traditional print vendors and district print shops. We alleviate the stress and headaches of getting printed assessments and other instructional materials into the classrooms... Read More →

Sponsors
avatar for Diverse Education Resources

Diverse Education Resources


Mission Print possible! pptx
Tuesday January 22, 2019 2:15pm - 3:00pm CST
Connect
  Agent007 Sponsors

2:15pm CST

Open Lab
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The computer lab is available for drop-in use when sessions are not occurring.
Tuesday January 22, 2019 2:15pm - 3:00pm CST
Motivate A
  Open Lab

2:15pm CST

Pearson: Making All Missions Possible (Including Tips to Help You From Self-Destructing)
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This thrilling session will provide best practices for defusing common assessment situations, including how to deftly navigate the system, skillfully maneuver through the intricacies of online testing, and expertly submit student data for STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS, and TELPAS Alternate.
Speakers
SH

Saresa Hansen

Pearson
avatar for Amanda Pepmiller

Amanda Pepmiller

Director, Program Management, Pearson

2019 Pearson Mission Possible pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 2:15pm - 3:00pm CST
Engage B
  PEARSON

2:15pm CST

Breaking down Precodes for New DTC’s
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We will look at the File Format, deadlines and I will have some tips & tricks to get you through your first couple of uploads. 
Speakers
avatar for Kathy Milton

Kathy Milton

Director of Assessment & Accountability, Royse City ISD
LP

Lacy Packard

Lead EL Specialist, Royse City ISD

2018 2019 student data file format for student registration and precoding pdf
PrEcodes for New DTCs pptx
Tuesday January 22, 2019 2:15pm - 3:00pm CST
Engage D
  STAAR

2:15pm CST

CTC Survival Hacks
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Come to our session to get ideas on how to survive the CTC role! We will share efficient and time-saving tips for organizing the entire process including forming testing groups, accommodations, Testhound, training for teachers, documentation, and overall logistics.
Speakers
avatar for Erika Oster

Erika Oster

Asst. Principal, Lakeview Elementary
KR

Kasey Rogers

Principal, Northwest ISD

Copy of STAAR To Do List pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 2:15pm - 3:00pm CST
Engage C
  STAAR

2:15pm CST

Mapping Out Your Mission for Student Success: AI, IPI, & SSI
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To ensure that all students are successful on state assessments, there are critical components that must be in place from the beginning of the school year. This session will provide an overview of three of these components: • Accelerated Instruction Plans/Intensive Programs of Instruction • SSI        
Speakers
AG

Anna Griffiths

Consultant, Region 10
avatar for Melissa Shaw

Melissa Shaw

Consultant for Accountability and State Assessment, Teaching & Learning, REGION 10 ESC (SPRING VALLEY),ESC STAFF (SPRING VALLEY)

Mapping Out Your Mission...Assess Conf 1.22.19 pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 2:15pm - 3:00pm CST
Inspire
  STAAR

2:15pm CST

Unwrapping State Assessment Accommodations
Limited Capacity full
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Speakers
avatar for Jill Michaelis

Jill Michaelis

Coordinator of Assessment, Richardson ISD
I'm in my third year in a district central support role in assessment. Come hear a presentation about accommodations for state assessments that you can turn around and use in your district, "Unwrapping Accommodations for State Assessment."
avatar for Rachel Walters

Rachel Walters

Director of Assessment, Richardson ISD

Unwrapping State Assessment Accommodations Region 10 11 Conference pptx
Tuesday January 22, 2019 2:15pm - 3:00pm CST
Engage A
  STAAR

2:15pm CST

Using Binders to Organize Your Testing Bins
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An experienced Campus Testing Coordinator shares how the use of binders completely revolutionized the organization of testing bins, had a positive impact on teacher compliance, and decreased procedural irregularities. Practical take-aways.
Speakers
KM

Karen Marx

Administrator, International Leadership of Texas-ESC 10/Garland
I am a former Dallas ISD Teacher of the Year, TAP Master Teacher, Geometry Teacher, Associate Principal and current High School Principal for International Leadership of Texas.

Testing Sign pdf
Break Sign pdf
2019 STAAR April English I Ans Doc TAGGED pdf
EOC Seating Chart doc
EOC Test Procedures Checklist docx
turn in procedures docx
Binder Inserts zip
Staar Wars pptx
Staar Wars plus Presentation pptx
sample roster xlsx
Tuesday January 22, 2019 2:15pm - 3:00pm CST
Innovate D
  STAAR

2:15pm CST

Considerations for EL Testing
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Participants will learn about various considerations concerning the assessment of English learners (ELs), including designated supports for ELs, the Role of the LPAC in assessment decision making, documenting assessment decisions, the Special Provision for ENG I EOC, and TELPAS logistics.
Speakers
avatar for Gretchen Kroos

Gretchen Kroos

ESSA Team Lead, Region 11 ESC

Considerations for EL Testing pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 2:15pm - 3:00pm CST
Innovate B
  TELPAS

2:15pm CST

Making TELPAS Manageable!
Limited Capacity full
Join this DTC and CTC as they share their ideas for managing all the moving parts of TELPAS from both the district and campus perspective.  They will share training ideas, ways to make collecting writing samples more manageable (and colorful) and other ideas to streamline your TELPAS administration processes.  
Speakers
avatar for Carie Barthelemess

Carie Barthelemess

Director of Accountability, Assessment & PEIMS, Carroll ISD
avatar for Daniel Dodson

Daniel Dodson

Assistant Principal, Carroll ISD

Making TELPAS Manageable Cover Sheet pdf
Binder1 pdf
Calendars pdf
Making TELPAS Manageable! pdf
Tuesday January 22, 2019 2:15pm - 3:00pm CST
Innovate C
  TELPAS