Let’s just start with the obvious: if kids can’t say it, they’re going to have a real hard time writing it. Full stop. And no, muttering “idk” under their breath does not count as expressive language. So, let’s talk about oral language: what it is, why it matters, and how it’s the secret sauce to […]| 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
Supporting students during the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness or STAAR testing starts long before the actual test day. This includes understanding what supplemental aids are allowed for math. If you’re teaching students who receive Special Education or 504 services, you may be able to provide paper-based tools to support their success. Let’s […]| 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
While my teacher preparation program introduced me to the concepts of phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, and phonics, it wasn’t until I ventured into my role as an instructional coach that I actively applied this knowledge. The profound relationship between phonological awareness and phonics skills and their impact on students’ literacy and reading development eluded me […]| Region 13's Blog
2024-2025 is a transition year for implementing the new K-12 science standards. Teachers across Texas want to know if this year's Science STAAR/EOC| Region 13's Blog
February is a month to celebrate love, history, and connection in the classroom. This month’s Book Talk features heartfelt Valentine’s Day stories and| Region 13's Blog
Incorporating engaging activities with read-alouds can bring stories to life and deepen students' understanding of important themes. Below are fun and| Region 13's Blog
Must-Have K-12 Book Links for Every Classroom! January is a time for fresh starts, meaningful reflections, and the chance to inspire student resilience.| Region 13's Blog
December Book Talk December is filled with opportunities to captivate students through winter-themed read-alouds, holiday writing prompts, and activities| Region 13's Blog
Ways to Nurture Literacy Over the Winter Break Looking for fresh ways to inspire your students to dive into books? This blog is packed with engaging| Region 13's Blog
Celebrate the 2024 Engineers Week by joining our fun Engineers Week Challenge and do some engineering design with your students! Preview some of the| Region 13's Blog
Everyone wants to do what's best for students. It can feel overwhelming to meet the training requirements for the gifted and talented program. However,| Region 13's Blog
The Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Guide defines phenomena (the plural of phenomenon) as naturally occurring,| Region 13's Blog
November is Family Literacy Month It's Family Literacy Month, an ideal time to encourage students to read and discuss books with their families. To| 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
The new Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Kindergarten through 12th grade will be implemented for the 2024-2025 school year. All| Region 13's Blog
Content within the new Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) starts in the 2024-25 school year. The new TEKS affects Kindergarten through| 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