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Professional Development Offerings
Office of Curriculum and Instruction and Staff Development
Time Equivalent Program Trainings
Contact Information:
Mr. Adolfo Pena
Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Support (956) 716-6738
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Professional Development Offerings
Rio Grande City CISD Office of Curriculum and Instruction is committed to making a difference in the quality of education and learning of all students through research-based professional development. The Time Equivalent Program (TEP) requires staff to acquire twelve (12) professional clock hours during the school year. This summer, RGCCISD staff will have many opportunities to attend staff development during the months of June, July and August to facilitate the completion of the TEP requirements. Sessions will be available across grade levels for language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, as well as, other sessions pertaining to the need of all learners. Participants are required to complete 12 TEP hours as per the TEP guidelines. We invite you to examine the sessions being offered and encourage you to sign up for the sessions of your choice. See you this summer!
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Sexual Harassment
This half-day training will provide awareness on sexual harassment. Participants will learn and apply the important skills of handling sexual harassment issues and complaints. This workshop thoroughly addresses the elements of how to prevent unacceptable behavior. The session includes a detailed overview of what sexual harassment is, explains legal definitions, discusses prevention, and shows how to handle complaints and how to maintain a positive work environment.
Audience: Available to all Staff Members
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(500 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 29, 2016 Auditorium Attorneys 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
3
August 3, 2016 Auditorium Attorneys 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
3
August 12, 2016 Auditorium Attorneys 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
3
August 18, 2016 Auditorium Attorneys 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
3
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Unlocking the Secrets
This workshop will introduce development of abstract cognitive processes and connections through the design and implementation of a concept-based curriculum, with instruction reflective of the use of conceptual lenses. This is a Level II workshop under TAGT category of Curriculum and Instruction and satisfies the mandatory annual update for teachers of gifted and talented learners.
Audience: Teachers for the Gifted and Talented and their Instructional Leaders
(60 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 4, 2016 Day 1
AC2E Middle School
Dr. P. M. Doyno, Jr. 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
August 5, 2016 Day 2
AC2E Middle School
Dr. P. M. Doyno, Jr. 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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Establishing Pathways for Effective Instruction
Teaching facts, principles, concepts and skills all require specific modes of instruction. This workshop will focus on “how” to effectively teach concepts, principles, and facts, by teaching formulaic construction of concise and complete learning objectives (developed by Dr. Sandra Kaplan) and segueing into the 5E Constructivist Model of Instruction for lesson planning and flexibility.
Audience: Teachers and Instructional Leaders
(100 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 3, 2016 M.P.C. Dr. P. M. Doyno, Jr. 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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ELAR TEKS in Genre-Specific TEKS for the STAAR
Teachers will review the new and revised ELAR TEKS and will be provided with TEKS aligned activities for use with the reading adoption. ELAR standards for literary genres will include: Figure 19, vocabulary, theme and genre, character, plot, sensory details, and STAAR reading shield.
Audience: 6th-8th Grade Middle School Reading Teachers, Special Education Teachers and Dyslexia Teachers
(40 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 14, 2016 M.P.C. Diana Ramirez 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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Writing Strategies
Teachers will learn writing strategies that you can use in your classroom tomorrow.
Audience: 3rd-5th Writing Teachers
(25 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
July 28, 2016 Staff Development
Center
Region One Consultant
8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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Reading Activities/Strategies:
This Works for Me...It Can Work for You!
Participants will be provided with effective classroom activities/strategies to help build and strengthen literacy skills in phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension and writing.
Audience: 1st-5th Grade Reading Teachers
(30 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 2, 2016 Alto Bonito Elementary
Reading Interventionists
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
3
August 2, 2016 J and O Hinojosa Elementary
Reading Interventionists
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
3
August 2, 2016 North Grammar Elementary
Reading Interventionists
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
3
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May the Fours Be With You
Participants will be exposed to the writing process for expository purposes, as well as revising and editing, bases on TEA’s curriculum criteria.
Audience: District Staff and Special Education Professional Staff
(40 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 3, 2016 Region One Workshop#
53341
Bill MacDonald 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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Read Naturally Program
Participants will be introduced to a reading program for students to become fluent readers and make solid gains in comprehension and vocabulary.
Audience: 1st-5th Grade Teachers
(100 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 4, 2016 Ringgold Elementary Cafeteria
Sandra Strong 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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Writing Academy
Participants will receive training on writing strategies presented by the writing academy staff.
Audience: High School ELA, 8th Grade Writing Teachers, Special Education Teachers and Dyslexia Teachers
(50 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 4, 2016 Day 1
Grulla High School
Randi Whitney 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
August 5, 2016 Day 2
Grulla High School
Randi Whitney 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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Modifications to Writing Academy Binder
This session will involve an overview of the curriculum writing binder for 2016-2017. Presenters will clarify Writing Academy misunderstandings and make modifications.
Audience: 4th Grade Writing Teachers
(20 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 13, 2016 Day 1
Staff Development
Center
Lindsay Guerra Lisa Serna
8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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Math Journals
Journal writing can be a valuable technique to further develop and enhance your mathematical thinking and communication skills in mathematics. Journal entries in mathematics provide opportunities for individuals to self-assess what they’ve learned. It becomes a record of the experience received from the specific math exercise or problem solving activity.
Audience: 3rd Grade Math Teachers
(30 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 1, 2016 Hinojosa Elementary
Library
Maria Elena Hinojosa
8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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Math Journals
Journal writing can be a valuable technique to further develop and enhance your mathematical thinking and communication skills in mathematics. Journal entries in mathematics provide opportunities for individuals to self-assess what they’ve learned. It becomes a record of the experience received from the specific math exercise or problem solving activity.
Audience: 4th Grade Math Teachers
(25 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 1, 2016 Staff Development Center
Maria Garcia 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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Math Journals
Journal writing can be a valuable technique to further develop and enhance your mathematical thinking and communication skills in mathematics. Journal entries in mathematics provide opportunities for individuals to self-assess what they’ve learned. It becomes a record of the experience received from the specific math exercise or problem solving activity.
Audience: 5th Grade Math Teachers
(25 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 1, 2016 Sp. Ed Counselors
SDC
Antonia Lopez 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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Instructional Strategies for Mathematics…
Conquering the STAAR
Participants will be provided with strategies on how to conquer the STAAR.
Audience: High School Math Teachers
(30 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 4, 2016 Day 1
Rio Grande High School
Marissa Pena Juan Quintero
8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
August 5, 2016 Day 2
Rio Grande High School
Marissa Pena Juan Quintero
8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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Sharon Wells
The Sharon Wells Mathematics Program focuses on the use of hands-on materials in a problem-solving format to teach content knowledge, algebraic reasoning, strategies, data analysis, basic facts and systematic concept lessons. It includes a scope and sequence that covers spiraled curriculum, teacher instructions with a materials lists, all necessary lessons, student skills that focus on readiness standards and comprehensive student assessments.
Audience: 2nd Grade Teachers
(30 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 8, 2016 Staff Development Center
Marlene Garcia 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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Sharon Wells
The Sharon Wells Mathematics Program focuses on the use of hands-on materials in a problem-solving format to teach content knowledge, algebraic reasoning, strategies, data analysis, basic facts and systematic concept lessons. It includes a scope and sequence that covers spiraled curriculum, teacher Instructions with a materials lists, all necessary lessons, student skills that focus on readiness standards and comprehensive student assessments.
Audience: 3rd Grade Teachers
(30 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 9, 2016 Staff Development Center
Marlene Garcia 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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Sharon Wells
The Sharon Wells Mathematics Program focuses on the use of hands-on materials in a problem-solving format to teach content knowledge, algebraic reasoning, strategies, data analysis, basic facts and systematic concept lessons. It includes a scope and sequence that covers spiraled curriculum, teacher instructions with a materials lists, all necessary lessons, student skills that focus on readiness standards and comprehensive student assessments.
Audience: 4th Grade Teachers
(30 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 10, 2016 Staff Development Center
Marlene Garcia 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Sharon Wells
The Sharon Wells Mathematics Program focuses on the use of hands-on materials in a problem-solving format to teach content knowledge, algebraic reasoning, strategies, data analysis, basic facts and systematic concept lessons. It includes a scope and sequence that covers spiraled curriculum, teacher instructions with a materials lists, all necessary lessons, student skills that focus on readiness standards and comprehensive student assessments.
Audience: 5th Grade Teachers
(30 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 11, 2016 Staff Development Center
Marlene Garcia 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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Pearlized Math
Pearlized Mathematics Curriculum provides strong, well rounded, language enriched mathematics foundations in Kindergarten and Grade 1. Emphasis throughout the curriculum consists of thorough, conceptual development of mathematics skills and a hands-on approach to problem solving.
Audience: 1st Grade Teachers
(45 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 11, 2016 Ringgold Elementary
Diana Mason Gloria Mares
8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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Mastering the TEKS In Mathematics
Participants will learn strategies on how to master the mathematics TEKS.
Audience: Middle School Mathematics Teachers
(30 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 11, 2016 Day 1
Veterans Middle School
Monica Garza 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
August 12, 2016 Day 2
Veterans Middle School
Monica Garza 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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Science Causes all Types of Reactions
Science causes all types of reactions: Hands on Activities/Labs/Teaching Strategies/ and Differentiation of Instruction lessons will be presented.
Audience: Elementary and Secondary Science Teachers
(25 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 9, 2016 Day 1
Rio High School Room F109
Dr. Analynn Gundran Cynthia Alaniz
8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
August 10, 2016 Day 2
Rio High School Room F109
Dr. Analynn Gundran Cynthia Alaniz
8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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Reporting Category 1-2 Review
Presenters will review reporting categories 1 and 2 through the use of an interactive journal.
Audience: Science Middle School Teachers
(30 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 11, 2016 Day 1
Ringgold Middle School
Marla Bazan 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
August 12, 2016 Day 2
Ringgold Middle School
Marla Bazan 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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Critical Thinking Skills and Cloze Reading
Participants will be provided with strategies on how to apply critical thinking skills.
Audience: Social Studies/Language Arts Teachers
(30 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 4, 2016 Rio Grande High School
Mrs. Macas 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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Instructional Strategies on Tackling the
Social Studies EOC
Participants will be provided with strategies on how to tackle social studies (EOC U.S. History).
Audience: Social Studies Teachers
(30 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 5, 2016 Rio Grande High School
Jesse Rodriguez 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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Analyzing TEKS for STAAR
Formatted Questions
Participants will analyze the social studies TEKS in an effort to recognize and write STAAR formatted questions.
Audience: 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Social Studies Teachers
(30 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 11, 2016 Day 1
Ringgold Middle School
Adelia Guerrero 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
August 12, 2016 Day 2
Ringgold Middle School
Adelia Guerrero 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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Region 28 Honor Band Hearings
TMEA
Honor Band CD’s are adjudicated and ranked. The top two in each classification advances to the TMEA Area Hearings in New Braunfels.
Audience: Valley Band and Music Directors
(60 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 9, 2016 Harlingen PAC
Region 28 Ronnie Rios
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
6
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Region 15 Honor Band Hearings
TMEA
Band CD’s are adjudicated and the top two in each classification advances to the TMEA Area Hearings at Canyon HS in New Braunfels. Grulla HS Band CD’s competing.
Audience: Valley Band and Music Directors
(60 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 14, 2016 Nikki Rowe HS
Region 15 Chad Dempsey
Band Chair
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
6
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Performance Eligibility as Defined by the
TEA/UIL Side by Side: RGCCISD Purchasing
and Bus Requisition Procedures
Session will focus on identifying and reinforcing procedures used to determine student eligibility at music performance events as determined by language in the TEA/UIL Side by Side). Session will also focus and reinforce our district’s purchasing and transportation procedures.
Audience: Music Staff / Music Clerical Staff
(24 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 17, 2016 Band Hall TBA
Roger Olivarez 8:30 AM-11:30AM 3
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Tips and Techniques to Identify and Strengthen
Ensemble Fundamentals Skills
This session will cover basic ensemble fundamentals skills that all directors should be aware of. Directors will actively participate by using their instruments in an ensemble setting.
Audience: Band Staff
(20 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 17, 2016 Band Hall TBA
Alfredo Cortinas 1:00 PM-4:00PM 3
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Texas Bandmasters Association
Clinic/Convention/Workshop
TBA
Various clinics, workshops, concerts, and other sessions that are pertinent to Band Directors, Mariachi Directors, and Music Teachers. Our district’s two head mariachi directors will be presenting a workshop as state winners.
Audience: Band, Mariachi, Music Teachers and Music Administrators.
(200 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
July 21-24, 2016 San Antonio, TX Gonzalez
Convention Center
TBA 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
3-12
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Mosaics
Mosaics using Tiles
Audience: All Level Art Teachers
(15 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 2, 2016 Rio High School Room B 120
Celinda Martinez 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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Learning the Basics of Theatre
This workshop will teach the participant basic theatrical terminology, theatrical rules and regulations, safety and the working mechanisms of a theatrical facility.
Audience: Drama Teachers
(25 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 10, 2016 Paco Zarate Auditorium
Roque Vera 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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Como Implementar AP Lengua y Cultura a
Espanol 1 y 2
Implementing differentiated instruction in the Spanish classroom to encourage And entice and AP culture.
Audience: Spanish Teachers
(25 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 9, 2016 Day 1
Rio High School Room E210
Claudia Diaz Oralia Garcia
8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
August 10, 2016 Day 2
Rio High School Room E210
Claudia Diaz Oralia Garcia
8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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CPI—1/2 Day Refresher
CPI is a training committed to best practices in safe behavior management that focuses on prevention (non-violent crisis situations). Prerequisite: You must have taken the full eight hour course.
Audience: Special Education Aides and 1 to 1 Aides
(20 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 8, 2016 Special Education Training Room
Al Mendez 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
3
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Special Education Evaluation Institute
A two-day institute focused on current evaluation components relevant to educational diagnosticians and LSSPs. Participants will break-out sessions specifically designed to address assessment issues for struggling learners.
Audience: Educational Diagnosticians and School District Assessment Personnel
(150 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 8, 2016 Day 1
Region One Workshop#
51107
Marguerite Horney 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
June 9, 2016 Day 2
Region One Workshop#
51107
Marguerite Horney 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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CPI—Full Day Training
CPI is a training committed to best practices in safe behavior management that focuses on prevention (nonviolent crisis situations). Prerequisite: You must have taken the full eight hour course.
Audience: Transportation Department
(20 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 10, 2016 Special Education Training Rooms
Al Mendez 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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CPR Training
Participants will go through CPR training which is a life-saving technique useful in many emergencies.
Audience: Special Education Staff
(80 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 10, 2016 Parental Involvement
Center
Rene Paredes 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
June 17, 2016 Parental Involvement
Center
Rene Paredes 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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CPI—Full Day Training
CPI is a training committed to best practices in safe behavior management that focuses on prevention (non-violent crisis situations). Prerequisite: You must have taken the full eight hour course.
Audience: Special Education Aides and 1 to 1 Aides
(20 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 14, 2016 Special Education Training Room
Al Mendez 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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Supporting Struggling Readers in RTI
Intervention Settings Grades 4 and Up
This program offers support for teachers in Grade 4-12 who work with students who are functioning well below their grade-enrolled peers in reading skills.
Audience: Grades 4-12 Reading Teachers, Special Education Resource Teachers, RTI Interventionists, Reading Interventionists, Instructional Facilitators and Dyslexia Teachers and Central Office Reading Staff.
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 14, 2016 Day 1
Region One Workshop #
52775
Jannette Reyes 12:30 PM - 3:45 PM
3
June 15, 2016 Day 2
Region One Workshop #
52776
Jannette Reyes 12:30 PM - 3:45 PM
3
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Special Education College Readiness Support:
HB 5/Leaving a Clear Trail
HB5 is an update for students with disabilities. Participants will receive an over-view of the relationship between state and district requirements for graduation.
Audience: Special Education Assessment Personnel, Special Education Teachers and Campus Administration
(75 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 14, 2016 Region One Workshop #
52760
Barbara Gonzales 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
June 15, 2016 Region One Workshop #
52759
Barbara Gonzales 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
June 22, 2016 Region One Workshop #
52829
Barbara Gonzales 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
July 21, 2016 Region One Workshop #
52763
Barbara Gonzales 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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Classroom Management Effective Connections
Participants will be provided information as to the functions of behaviors, the benefits of connecting with all learners and useful strategies for effective learning.
Audience: Special Education Teachers, Special Education Paraprofessionals, Assessment Staff and Counselors
(30 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 17, 2016 Special Education Training Room
Elma Compean 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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CPI 1/2 Day Refresher
CPI is a training committed to best practices in safe behavior management that focuses on prevention (Non-violent Crisis Situations). Prerequisite: You must have taken the full eight hour course.
Audience: Special Education Transportation Drivers, Special Education Aides and 1 to 1 Aides
(20 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 29, 2016 Special Education Training Room
Al Mendez 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
3
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Social Thinking Across the Home and School
Day: The ILAUGH Model of Social Thinking
Through the ILAUGH Model of Social Thinking, participants will learn how social ability impacts academic success.
Audience: Speech Language Pathologist and SLP Assistants
(96 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
July 26, 2016 Region One Workshop#
53116
Renee Attaway 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Implementing Social Thinking Concepts and
Vocabulary into the School and Home Day:
A Day to Develop Team Creativity
Teach strategy after strategy to help our students learn to become better observers and interpreters of social information and promote their use of related social skills.
Audience: Speech Language Pathologist and SLP Assistants
(96 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
July 27, 2016 Region One Workshop#
53125
Renee Attaway 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Teaching Literacy to Students with
Significant Disabilities
Strategies and activities for reading/literacy for low incidence disability students will be provided to participants.
Audience: Special Education Teachers, Special Education ED Life Skills/ Self Contained Teacher, Homebound Teacher, Speech Therapists, Adaptive P.E. Teacher, and Speech Pathologist
(25 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
July 27, 2016 Day 1
Region One Workshop#
52771
Region One 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
July 28, 2016 Day 2
Region One Workshop#
52771
Region One 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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May the Fours Be With You
Participants will be exposed to the writing process for expository purposes, as well as revising and editing, bases on TEA’s curriculum criteria.
Audience: District Staff and Special Education Professional Staff
(40 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 3, 2016 Region One Workshop#
53341
Bill MacDonald 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Symbols and Meaning for Students with Visual
Impairments and Multiple Impairments and/or
Deaf blindness
This session is instructional staff who work with children with visual impairment and additional disabilities that are at the stage where they are beginning to use symbols as part of their sensorimotor and preoperational stage of cognitive development. Regular deadline June 15, 2016.
Audience: Teachers with Visual Impairments, Orientation and Mobility Specialist, Classroom Teachers with Visual Impairments and additional students, Speech, OTs and PTs
(50 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 9, 2016 Day 1
Region One Workshop#
49421
Todd Larson Twinkle Morgan
8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
August 10, 2016 Day 2
Region One Workshop#
49421
Todd Larson Twinkle Morgan
8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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Special Education Referral Packet Training
This workshop will focus on how to complete the special education referral packet.
Audience: Regular Education Teachers, Campus Administrators, Counselors, CEIS Interventionist, Diagnosticians, Speech Pathologist, Special Education Department Nurse and Special Education Counselors
(35 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 12, 2016 Special Education Training Room
Elizabeth Chapa 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Aligning Curriculum, Instruction and
Assessment for Students with Significant
Cognitive Delays
This session will provide information that will guide teachers who are working with students with significant cognitive delays.
Audience: ID Special Education Teachers
(50 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
September 14, 2016 Day 1
Region One Workshop #
52796
Perla Pulido 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
September 15, 2016 Day 2
Region One Workshop #
52796
Perla Pulido 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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One-Day Administrator Training to Support
Successful Implementation of the Gomez and
Gomez Elementary DLE Model
One-Day Administrator Training to Support Successful implementation of the Gomez and Gomez Elementary DLE Model.
Audience: Elementary Principals/Assistant Principals/Central Office Admin.
(25 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
July 28, 2016 Grulla High School
Library
Dr. L. Gomez 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Dual Language Training
and Implementation
This session will provided strategies on how to have a successful implementation of the Gomez and Gomez Elementary DLE Model.
Audience: Teacher Aides
(75 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 3, 2016 Day 1
Parental Center
Jesus Martinez Norma McKee
8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
August 4, 2016 Day 2
Parental Center
Jesus Martinez Norma McKee
8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Three-Day “Initial” Training on the Gomez and
Gomez Elementary DLE Model
Day 1: Understanding Dual Language Education (purpose, research, philosophy), Principles of a Dual Language Education, Instructional Model (components), Language of the Day, Elements of Gomez and Gomez Dual Language Classroom, The Dual Language Classroom Schedule (PK-5), Bilingual Pairs (balanced classrooms)
Audience: PK, Kinder and Reading Interventionist Teachers
(82 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 8, 2016 Grulla High School
Library
Dr. L. Gomez 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Three-Day “Initial” Training on the Gomez and
Gomez Elementary DLE Model
Day 2: Challenging, Interactive and Authentic (CIA) Dual Language Classrooms, An Effective Dual Language Lesson Plan (lesson cycle), Second Language Acquisition (ESL/SSL), Cooperative Learning, Dual Language Grading Policy, Student/Program Assessment (report cards, testing)
Audience: PK, Kinder and Reading Interventionist Teachers
(82 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 9, 2016 Grulla High School
Library
Dr. L. Gomez 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Three-Day “Initial” Training on the Gomez and
Gomez Elementary DLE Model
Day 3: Critical Dual Language Model Components: Conceptual Refinement (supporting L2 content learners...PK-2 and academic rigor), Specialized Vocabulary Enrichment Activities (facilitating bi-literacy in all learners...3-5), Bilingual Learning Centers and Research Centers, Fundamental Tenets of Dual Language Programs.
Audience: PK, Kinder and Reading Interventionist Teachers
(82 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 10, 2016 Grulla High School
Library
Dr. L. Gomez 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Guid
ance
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ounselin
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Collaboration in the IEP
Environment Module 1
Participants will learn how to coordinate efforts in the IEP environment in the areas of counseling.
Audience: Guidance and Counseling Secretaries, Clerks and Counselors
(50 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
After Contract Ends
Portal.esc 20.net
On line OPEN 10
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Collaboration in the IEP
Environment Module 2
Participants will learn how to coordinate efforts in the IEP environment in the areas of counseling.
Audience: Guidance and Counseling Secretaries, Clerks, Paraprofessionals and Counselors
(50 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
After Contract Ends
Portal.esc 20.net
On line OPEN 2
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Supporting School Age Children of
Military Parents
Participants will learn how to support children of parents who are in the military.
Audience: Guidance and Counseling Secretaries, Clerks, and Counselors
(50 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
After Contract Ends
Portal.esc 20.net
On line OPEN 2
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Crisis Intervention
This session will provide strategies on prevention, intervention and response to crisis intervention.
Audience: Counseling Department
(50 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 10, 2016 MPC Psychologists 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Classroom Management Effective Connections
Participants will be provided information as to the functions of behaviors, the benefits of connecting with all learners and useful strategies for effective learning.
Audience: Special Education Teachers, Special Education Paraprofessionals, Assessment Staff, Counselors and Counselor’s Clerks
(30 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 17, 2016 Special Education Training Room
Elma Compean 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Technolo
gy
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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How to Teach with Technology Tools
Participants will learn different ways of integrating technology into everyday lessons and office work.
Audience: Support Staff and Professionals
(30 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 8, 2016 Ringgold Middle School
San Juanita Olivares 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Camtasia Training
The audience will learn how to record, edit and splice together a media presentation using video cameras, software and a program named Camtasia into an A/V presentation.
Audience: Technology Staff and AV Staff
(19 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 27, 2016 Technology Computer Lab
Technology Staff 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Photoshop
The audience will learn how to Photoshop CS2 in advanced mode to import, resize, restructure, and combine several pictures into one photograph.
Audience: Technology Staff and AV Staff
(19 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 28, 2016 Technology Computer Lab
Technology Staff 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
3
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Live Streaming
The audience will learn how to use video stream a project. The session includes how to setup the computer and connect all peripherals along with using Ustream website.
Audience: Technology Staff and AV Staff
(19 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 28, 2016 Technology Computer Lab
Technology Staff 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
3
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Training on Publisher/Excel
The audience will learn how to use Publisher/Excel tools to help create important documents.
Audience: Elective Teachers, Secretaries, Clerks and Paraprofessionals
(20 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 30, 2016 Technology Computer Lab
Technology Staff 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
August 2, 2016 Technology Computer Lab
Technology Staff 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
August 17, 2016 Technology Computer Lab
Technology Staff 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Training on Word/Power Point
The audience will learn how to use Word/ Power Point tools.
Audience: Elective Teachers, Secretaries, Clerks and Paraprofessionals
(20 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 10, 2016 Technology Computer Lab
Technology Staff 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Training on Photoshop/Word
The audience will learn how to use Photoshop tools.
Audience: Elective Teachers, Secretaries, Clerks and Paraprofessionals
(20 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 11, 2016 Technology Computer Lab
Technology Staff 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Pow
erS
chool/D
ata
Pro
cessin
g
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PowerSchool Reports
PowerSchool Reports will present the menu of reports that directly apply to student information and analysis.
Audience: Data Entry Clerks, Attendance Clerks, and PEIMS Clerks
(25 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
July 27, 2016 Technology Lab Rey Alvarez 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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PowerSchool Principals Reports, Spread Sheets
and TEA Rules
This session will focus on completing, reviewing, and correcting attendance state required report.
Audience: Data Entry Clerks, Attendance Clerks, and PEIMS Clerks
(25 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
July 28, 2016 Technology Lab Rey Alvarez 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Curric
ulu
m a
nd In
stru
ctio
n
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Professional Learning Communities
Audience: Curriculum Department Administration Elementary Team—2 Administrators and 1 Lead Teacher Secondary Team—3 Administrators and 1 Lead Teacher
(70 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 8, 2016 MPC Region One 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
June 9, 2016 MPC Region One 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
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Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Thrive/DMAC
Audience: District Secretaries and Clerks
(20 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 28, 2016 Technology Hilma Clarke Mitzie Olivarez
8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
Training on the implementation of the Professional Growth Management System and District Assessment Program.
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Data Wise
Campus Accountability System Training-Strategic Planning
Audience: Curriculum Department Administration Elementary Team—2 Administrators and 1 Lead Teacher Secondary Team—3 Administrators and 1 Lead Teacher
(70 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 5, 2016 Day 1
MPC Region One 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
August 12, 2016 Day 2
MPC Region One 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Busin
ess a
nd O
pera
tions
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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School Business Operating Procedures
Participant will review procedures on the budget, Alio, and requisitions.
Audience: Clerks, Secretaries
(50 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 29, 2016 MPC Business Office 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
3
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Ath
letic
s
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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HYTECH-FULLY Automated Timing System
Track coaches will learn how to operate and run the software and equipment to time all events with the fully automated timing system.
Audience: Only selected personnel who will be assigned by the Athletic Coordinators and Athletic Director will attend.
(15 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 10, 2016 Rio High School Danny Longoria 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
3
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Quality Physical Education Ideas
Participants will be engaged in learning how to implement P.E. lessons.
Audience: All P.E. Coaches and Aides
(35 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 17, 2016 Ringgold Middle School Gym
Mario Reyna 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
3
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Coordinating and Running Track and Field
Events
Participants will learn how to coordinate a track meet.
Audience: Coaches
(30 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 17, 2016 Sanchez Stadium Rey Ramirez 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
3.5
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Health
Serv
ices
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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School Nurse Educational Conference
School Health
Audience: Nursing Staff
(26 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 10, 2016 Day 1
Staff Development
RN 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
August 11, 2016 Day 2
Staff Development
RN 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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On
-Lin
e S
essio
ns
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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On-Line Sessions
Region 20 - Portal.esc20.net Region 13– www.esc13.net
Audience: Needs to be cleared by principal
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
After Contract Ends
On-Line On-Line Open 12
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Assessm
ent/ A
ccou
nta
bility
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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2016 State Accountability
The summary of Commissioner of Education final decisions regarding 2016 State Accountability was released informing districts and campuses of the key changes to the performance index framework for the 2016 State Accountability Rating System. The details of the changes to the indicators, measures and methodologies are critical for district and campus leadership to understand, interpret and articulate to all district stakeholders. A detailed description of the measures and methodologies that impact 2016 state accountability requirements will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring 2016 campus summary data to review and analyze the impact of the data on state accountability ratings.
Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Deans, Assistant Principals, and Counselors
(25 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
July 7, 2016 Day 1
Ringgold Elementary
Library
Elsa Villarreal 8:30 AM- 3:30 PM
6
July 12, 2016 Day 2
Ringgold Elementary
Library
Elsa Villarreal 8:30 AM- 3:30 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Care
er a
nd T
echnolo
gy
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Google App Integration
Participants will experience a hands-on-session that will cover the most used Google Apps for Education.
Audience: Librarians
(25 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 21, 2016 Day 1
Rio High Library
Magdalena Ojeda 8:30 AM- 3:30 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Digital Tools for Data Driven Libraries
Participants will introduce digital tools to assist librarians in creating a knowledge base in data reporting and TEKS based instruction.
Audience: Librarians
(25 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 22, 2016 Day 2
Rio High Library
Magdalena Ojeda 8:30 AM- 3:30 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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21st Century Skills—an Overview of Softskills
This training is designed for teachers teaching exploring careers and or the ca-reer portal classes. The training highlights free and inexpensive instructional re-sources.
Audience: Teachers
(25 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 21, 2016 Day 1
Rio High School Program Consultant 8:30 AM- 3:30 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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21st Century Skills—an Overview of Softskills
This training is designed for teachers teaching exploring careers and or the ca-reer portal classes. The training highlights free and inexpensive instructional re-sources.
Audience: Teachers
(25 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 22, 2016 Day 2
Rio High School Program Consultant 8:30 AM- 3:30 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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nspo
rtatio
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You and Your Bus
After successfully completing this lesson, the participants will be able to: Identify how individual buses differ from each other Identify depth perception problems Compensate for depth perception problems Understand proper hand placement on the steering wheel Understand correct foot position on the pedals Identify an “Over-the-Hood Reference Point”
Audience: CDL holders with passenger and school bus endorsements
(Open for Transportation Department)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 30, 2016
Transportation Department
Jose G. Saenz 6:00 AM- 8:00 AM
2
August 11, 2016 Transportation Department
Jose G. Saenz 6:00 AM- 8:00 AM
2
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Precision Backing
After successfully completing this lesson, the participants will be able to: Define the terms related to precision backing Identify vehicle and ground references related to precision backing Identify the mirrors used for precision backing Explain the vehicle alignment to begin each maneuver presented Explain the procedures to complete each of the maneuvers presented Describe and diagram the setup of field driving range for each maneuver
Audience: CDL holders with passenger and school bus endorsements
(Transportation Drivers)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 30, 2016
Transportation Department
Jose G. Saenz 8:00 AM- 10:00 AM
2
August 11, 2016 Transportation Department
Jose G. Saenz 8:00 AM- 10:00 AM
2
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Sexual Harassment
To promote a good working environment
Audience: Transportation Staff
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 29, 2016
Transportation Department
Video 7:00 AM- 9:00 AM
3
August 12, 2016
Transportation Department
Video 7:00 AM- 9:00 AM
3
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Parking Techniques
After successfully completing this lesson, the participants will be able to: Correctly position the school bus during parking and unparking maneuvers Have reinforced knowledge of the correct use of mirrors, proper backing Maneuvers and the proper use of turn signals as described in previous Modules Have refined depth perception skills and increased perceptual abilities during
a parking maneuver Describe and diagram the setup of field driving range for each maneuver
Audience: CDL holders with passenger and school bus endorsements
(Transportation Drivers)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
June 30, 2016
Transportation Department
Jose G. Saenz 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM
2
August 11, 2016 Transportation Department
Jose G. Saenz 1:00 PM- 3:00 PM
2
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Hands-On Special Needs Training
The participants will know and understand his/her custodial responsibility in the safe transport of a child with special needs and mandate to follow the IEP and confidentiality of information. The participant will also know the physical and training requirements of the Driver Team when it comes to the use of various mobility aids like restraining harnesses, procedures to properly tie down a wheelchair, properly use the school bus lift (automatic/manual), how to conduct an emergency evacuation, the proper use of seat belt cutters, fire blankets and transfer boards.
Audience: Special Education Paraprofessionals, Teachers, Bus Monitors, Bus Drivers, Parents and Transportation Personnel
(30 Participants)
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 10, 2016
Transportation Department
Region One Staff
8:00 AM- 3:00 PM
6
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Dysle
xia
Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District
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Effective Strategies for Dyslexia Students
Participants will learn effective strategies for dyslexia students
Audience: Dyslexia Teachers
Date
Location Presenter (s) Time TEP Hours
August 5, 2016 Day 1
Dyslexia Office Program Consultant 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6
August 5, 2016 Day 2
Dyslexia Office Program Consultant 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
6