Conducting a Gifted and Talented (GT) program evaluation is essential for ensuring that your services meet the needs of the gifted students in your district. This article guides you through navigating annual GT Program evaluations, setting goals, and working through the step-by-step evaluation process to enhance program quality and student outcomes. Whether you’re refining an […]| Region 13's Blog
Not too long ago, my math block started the same way every day: students walked in, grabbed their notebooks, and started a warm-up. Some finished quickly.| Region 13's Blog
In a previous blog post, we discussed the importance of establishing a daily independent reading routine for your students. For teachers who have 45—to 50-minute class periods, 10 minutes is often all they can devote to independent reading. As a result, this time must be held sacred and mostly non-negotiable. Setting goals and developing accountability […]| Region 13's Blog
So, your district has adopted High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM). Now what? TEA defines full-subject high-quality materials as those that ensure full coverage of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), align with research-based instructional strategies (RBIS) in each subject area, and support all learners. HQIM provides educators with a full set of instructional materials that include […]| Region 13's Blog
In 2022, the State Board of Education (SBOE) gave final approval to the revised Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS ) for Technology Applications, sometimes referred to as “Tech Apps.” The revisions will be implemented beginning with the 2024-25 school year. This is the same year the new Science TEKS will be implemented. The revised […]| Region 13's Blog
“I love it! I really love the playlists!” says Adriana Suazo, special education teacher in Dripping Springs, Texas. “It’s all about the personalized playlist. Once you have the template, it just works. Being able to design a personalized, customized path for your students allows you to make a bigger impact. You can meet the student […]| Region 13's Blog
In the ever-evolving Bilingual/ESL education landscape, educators must stay at the forefront of best practices and innovative approaches. While traditional professional development (PD) might conjure images of rigid lectures and dry workshops, it’s important to remember that PD can be a dynamic and enriching experience – a fuel injection for your teaching engine. Continue reading […]| Region 13's Blog
Start the semester off on the right track! Here are two steps to help reinvent classroom culture routines mid-year. Technique One: Create a Vision Start by writing down all the classroom routines you can think of. Put a star next to the top 2-3 that have been the most challenging or are most crucial for […]| Region 13's Blog
Multilingual students can feel overwhelmed when taking a standardized test because English is not their native language. This feeling may impact their| Region 13's Blog
Reflecting on my early education, I remember math class as a place where we were expected to sit in neat rows, focus solely on our own papers, and| Region 13's Blog
You receive a letter from the school asking permission to test your child for the gifted and talented (GT) program. Or maybe you requested to have your| Region 13's Blog
The Texas Accountability System comprises three parts or Domains: Domain 1: Academic Achievement, Domain 2: School Progress, and Domain 3: Closing the| Region 13's Blog
The Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP) is a Texas Education Agency (TEA) created website providing teachers across Texas with free standards-based| Region 13's Blog
The new Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for grades Kindergarten through 12th will be implemented in the 2024-2025 school year. In our| Region 13's Blog
