Meg Whittaker, M.Ed., CTRP mwhittaker@esc7.net ECE Coaching, Mentoring, Professional Development Contact Us: Melinda Moran, M.Ed. mmoran@esc7.net
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Learn how to implement trauma-informed, brainbased strategies using the 7 Skills and Powers to gain connections with students, improve classroom management, and connect your school family. **self-paced study** *This course is on-demand and open to registrations now. CONSCIOUS Discipline Book BStudy ook BStudy ook Study
THE CLI ASSESSMENT O N - D E M A N D ! LEARNING TO GIVE ASSESS WITH VALIDITY CHILDREH'S LEARNING INSTITUTE T H I S C O U R S E I S O N D E M A N D I N I S P R I N G , T H E R E G I O N 7 O N L I N E L E A R N I N G P L A T F O R M . S E S S I O N 2 1 7 7 4 1
THREE SERVING THREE-YEAR-OLDS IN DISTRICTS THRIVING AT Do you have questions about how to most effectively serve three-year-olds in your district? Should you open a new classroom, mix ages, or partner with a community childcare program? Join us as Rachel Robinson from TEA leads the conversation to guide us and answer your questions! Open to all Region 7 districts, charters, parochial schools, and childcare centers. Webinar with TEA On-demand Melinda Moran, M.Ed. mmoran@esc7.net Meg Whittaker, M.Ed. CTRP mwhittaker@esc7.net
TIC TALKS Trauma-Informed Care for Teachers # 231985 Monthly virtual meetings 1st monthly meeting: 9/1/22 3:30-4:30pm Throughout the year, we will explore: ACES, epigenetics, brain chemistry, music integration, physical manifestations of trauma, verbal and nonverbal communication, compassion resilience, and legacy.
NEWTOEARLY CHILDHOOD PK-2NDGRADE BEGIN YOUR NEW ADVENTURE WITH CONFIDENCE! DISCUSS BEST PRACTICES, PLANNING, PK GUIDELINES/TEKS, ROOM ARRANGEMENT, AND MORE! 9/8/22 8:30-3:30
Developing Literacy Foundations in ECE In this session, teachers will identify the key components of a literacy program, as well as research-based strategies in line with state initiatives. We will spend time collaborating and planning lessons to use in the classroom. (If you have a laptop or tablet, please bring it, or you may contact us if you need a device provided for the workshop.) What components should be included in a literacy block? Session #219867 9/16/22 8:30 - 3:30 How can we cultivate skills and strategies to develop a strong literacy foundation? Is instruction aligned to Sthe cience of Teaching Reading?
9/20/22 # 226116 Plan & read bring your own books
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022N O W O P E N F O R R E G I S T R A T I O N Math Stations Made Easy: Engaging Young Learners for Success SESSION #245347
writtenChildhoodThistwo-dayCIRCLEtrainingwillprovideanoverviewofEarlyBestPracticetheories,includingphonologicalawareness,expression,read-aloud,printandbookawareness,math,andlanguagedevelopmentusingplanned,purposeful,andplayfulstrategies. CIRCLEFoundationsPreschool 9/22 & 9/23 in Lufkin 10/4 & 10/18 at Region 7 8:30-4:00 (12 hours credit)
MULTI-SENSORY PHONOLOGICAL & PHONEMIC AWARENESS (PK-1) Explore multi-sensory teaching strategies to support retention and engagement. We will plan, share, and model lessons together.. 9/22 #238564 or 1/24 #238565
Accommodating for Exceptional Learners Special Education in Collaboration with Curriculum Services ECE presents: 9/27/22 9am Join us as we explore ways to adapt classroom materials for students who require assistive technology strategies to successfully access the curriculum, enhance communication, and actively participate in activities of daily living.
Learn how to appropriately plan for pre-coding and coding activities for your students. Coding helps with math, science, language, and social-emotional skills. We will use low- and high-tech materials that are all perfect for little hands and minds! LITTLES CODE, TOO 9/29/22 197542
LET'S WORK TOGETHER! PRE-K PLANNING October 3 December 2 January 23 March 2 Melinda Moran, M.Ed. mmoran@esc7.net Meg Whittaker, M.Ed. CTRP mwhittaker@esc7.netBRING YOUR INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS/RESOURCES AND LOGINS.
PREPPING LITTLE FINGERS FOR LIFELONG LEARNING Plus, take home these goodies! 10/5/22
COME JOIN US IN REVEALING WHAT EFFECTIVE, EXPLICIT, AND SYSTEMATIC INSTRUCTION LOOKS LIKE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD (PK-3). OCTOBER 10, 2022 SESSION #245366 solving the mystery: ESI
Join us in this session to gain a deep understanding of student expectations related to response skills. We will explore differentiated activities to implement in your classroom to ensure students have multiple opportunities to practice responding to sources, including using text evidence to support a response. RESPONSE SKILLS IN PRIMARYTHEGRADES October 11, 2022 #245429
MEANINGFUL MATH IN PRE-K #218878 10/13/22 8:30-3:30 Have fun learning about the math Pre-K subdomains while we explore how to model, teach, and practice these skills in engaging ways.
TheBigPicture:Navigating theReferralSysteminECE Thisworkshopwillexplorethereferralprocessfrom allangles--teachers,administrators,diagnosticians, ARDfacilitators,LSSPs,andmore.Learnhowthe processbeginsandthejourneyittakestogofrom beginningtoend. #213817 10/13/22
Cut the Chaos: Create a Calm Classroom In this session, you will learn the basics of early childhood classroom management visuals, layout, routines, and rituals. Conscious Discipline and developmentally appropriate practices will be the cornerstone of this session.10/21/229am
ChooChoo! AllAboardtheListeningLine! Join us as we use read alouds, songs, chants, rhymes, games, finger plays, and more to enhance each child's phonological awareness abilities. 10/25/22 #219828
A BOOK IN A DAY: "Teachers' Guide to Trauma: 20 Things Kids with Trauma Wish Their Teachers Knew" 11/1/22 9am #231936
FOSTERING UNDERSTANDING: REACHING KIDS TODAY IN ECE 11/3/22 #215761 EAST TEXAS HAS SEEN A LARGE SHIFT IN THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN THROUGH TRAUMA, RESULTING IN A GREATER NEED FOR EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND ACADEMIC INTERVENTIONS. JOIN US AS WE DISCUSS STRATEGIES FOR CONNECTING WITH THESE STUDENTS, PROVIDING THEM WITH APPROPRIATE SUPPORTS, AND UNDERSTANDING THEIR BRAINS IN THIS CHAOTIC TIME IN THEIR LIVES.
STRENGTHENING LITERACY INSTRUCTION IN THE CLASSROOM Teachers, you've completed the Reading Academies, but now what? This session is designed to help teachers strengthen their knowledge and skills aligned with the Science of Teaching Reading. Teachers will synthesize their understanding of best practices in RLA instruction and develop tools and activities to implement this learning in the classroom. NOVEMBER 3, 2022 8:30 - 3:30 # 216457
STRENGTHENING LITERACY INSTRUCTION ACROSS THE CAMPUS Instructional Leaders, you've completed the Reading Academies, but now what? What can you do to support teachers as they become experts in teaching students to be successful readers? This session will provide tools to help campus and district leaders support the implementation of the Science of Teaching Reading in classrooms. NOVEMBER 8, 2022 8:30 - 3:30 # 216440
HOWDOI TEACH KIDSTO WRITE? The Journey From scribbles to sentences AND PROMOTE INTEREST? #245482 November 7, 2022
#219823 11/8/22 PLANNING PURPOSEFUL, INTENTIONAL, AND PLAYFUL CENTERS IN ECE explorePlayisFUNbutitoftengetsabadrap.Joinusasweexplorehowearlychildhoodeducatorscanplanintentional,engaging,purposefulcenteractivities.WewillhowtoplancentersalignedwithguidelinesandTEKSinthemorningandmakeactivitiesintheafternoon.
BOY OH BOY JOIN US AS WE DIVE INTO THE BRAINS OF BOYS (AND RIGHTBRAINED GIRLS). HOW DO EDUCATORS REACH AND TEACH THESE CHILDREN FROM BOTH THE EMOTIONAL AND COGNITIVE ASPECTS? WE WILL FOCUS ON SUPPORTING RESEARCH, STRATEGIES, AND INTENTIONALITY WHEN INTERACTING WITH THIS POPULATION TO INCREASE ENGAGEMENT AND LEARNING. # 215755 11/9/22 OR # 219840 4/26/23
Learnhowtouseavailableresourcestosaveyoutimeasyoupreparetargeted,meaningful,engaginglessons. TEACHING USING YOUR RESOURCES: WORKING SMARTER SESSION #242890 NOVEMBER 10, 2022
MOVING BEYOND PIE: AUTHOR'S PURPOSE & CRAFT IN THE PRIMARY GRADES JOIN THIS SESSION TO GAIN A DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF STUDENT EXPECTATIONS RELATED TO THE AUTHOR'S PURPOSE AND CRAFT SKILLS AND DISTINGUISH BETWEEN SURFACE-LEVEL ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT THE CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THESE EXPECTATIONS. SESSION #245372 11/15/22
# 225433 11/30/22 JOIN US AS WE EXPLORE THE BOOK,"THRIFTY TEACHER'S GUIDE TO CREATIVE LEARNING CENTERS" AND LEARN ABOUT EACH CENTER AND WAYS TO CREATE NOVEL, ENGAGING, AND DEVELOPMENTALLY-APPROPRIATE CENTERS INEXPENSIVELY. EACH PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A COPY OF THE BOOK AND WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE CENTER MATERIALS THEY WILL TAKE BACK AND IMPLEMENT IN THEIR CLASSROOMS. DYNAMIC (DEVELOPMENTAL) CENTERS ON A DIME MAKE& TAKE RECEIVE A FREE IDEA BOOK!
Do you want to feel empowered? Join us for this lively and practical workshop that will equip and empower you to do your best teaching and ensure student success! Explicit teaching is systematic, direct, and engaging. Power Tools for Effective Teaching 12/9/22 8:30 am at R7 #219868 2/7/23 8:30 am at R7 #219529
PLANNING WITH INTENT AND PURPOSE MELINDA MORAN JANUARY 18 @ R7 #245615 In order to teach effectively, we must have targeted instruction and activities based on student interests, readiness levels, and learning styles. We will utilize the backward design planning model to identify and plan engaging and targeted learning experiences. Pre-K through 3rd grade
