theNetwork Summer Summit: Full Schedule

theNetwork is sponsoring the Summer Summit at Omni Southpark in Austin, June 16-17, 2014

10:30am CDT

Strategies to Motivate

Learn proven ways to motivate even the 'hardest-to-motivate' students and adults. Have you ever wondered why some motivational techniques work on certain people and not others? Join Mark as he shares how to choose your strategies to match the needs of each individual. Expect to leave this session with strategies that you will use for the rest of educational career.

Speakers

Mark McLeod

Keynote Speaker

Known for his dynamic and motivating presentations, Mark McLeod is a rare speaker who can speak to the heart of an educator. He knows what it is like to "be in the trenches." Recognized as one of Mississippi's top school administrators, Mark has shared his expertise at state and... Read More →

Monday June 16, 2014 10:30am - 11:25am CDT
Oaks Room

Educational

12:35pm CDT

Overview of the 2014-2015 Student Assessment Program

An overview of the 2014-2015 Student Assessment program will be presented. An emphasis will be placed on the rules governing the implementation of the assessment program, the roles necessary to coordinate the administrations of the assessments, and the resources available to support charter district staff.

Speakers

Lisa Cottle

Director of Test Administration, Texas Education Agency

Lisa has been working at the Texas Education Agency in the Student Assessment Division for the past three years as the Director of Test Administration. Prior to working for the agency, Lisa spent close to 30 years working for one of the largest school districts in Texas. She served... Read More →

Charter District Participation in the Student Assessment Program 2014 final pptx

Monday June 16, 2014 12:35pm - 1:30pm CDT
Ballroom E

Educational

12:35pm CDT

Successful Practices of School Leaders

This session will explore strategies and techniques used to successfully lead a school. Some topics to be discussed include instructional supervision, teacher and student motivation, professional development, school rules and procedures, school climate, and proactive solutions to promote good citizenship. Participants will leave this session with many strategies, resources, and materials to use in their schools.

Speakers

Mark McLeod

Keynote Speaker

Monday June 16, 2014 12:35pm - 1:30pm CDT
Oaks Room

Educational

1:40pm CDT

'Special Ed. Legal Framework IDEA'

This session will focus on special education compliance areas as they relate to Texas Public Charter Schools, Disability, Laws, Referral, and the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Process.

Speakers

Brenda Cupps

Education Service Center Region 11

Brenda Cupps is a Special Education Charter School Consultant with the Education Service Center for Region 11. Brenda spent the majority of her career working in special education, as both a teacher and administrator in both the charter setting and ISD setting. Brenda... Read More →

Monday June 16, 2014 1:40pm - 2:35pm CDT
Ballroom E

Educational

1:40pm CDT

Curriculum Update

This session provides updates on the latest general curriculum developments from TEA's Curriculum Division. Topics include recent action taken by the Texas Legislature and the State Board of Education, as well as updates to administrative rules related to curriculum programs.

Speakers

Shelly Ramos

Curriculum Division Director, Texas Education Agency

Jessica Snyder

Special Projects Manager, Texas Education Agency

Monday June 16, 2014 1:40pm - 2:35pm CDT
Ballroom D

Educational

1:40pm CDT

Hot Topics in Special Education Compliance

This session will discuss common findings of noncompliance in special education. Some of the most commonly cited areas in the last few years include accelerated instruction plans/intensive programs of instruction, specificity of frequency and duration of special education and related services, ARD committee membership, and personal graduation plans. The presenter will discuss what the common c findings have been and what the requirements are in relation to students who receive special education services.

Speakers

Dawn White

Coordinator III, Special Education Support Services, Education Service Center Region 20

Dawn White is a Special Education Coordinator at ESC-20. She has worked in Special Education since 1998, first at a Southwest ISD, in San Antonio, TX, and at ESC-20 since 2004. She has been the PBMAS, Residential Facility, and general compliance contact at ESC-20 for all LEAs... Read More →

Monday June 16, 2014 1:40pm - 2:35pm CDT
Oaks Room

Educational

2:55pm CDT

Curriculum Update

Speakers

Shelly Ramos

Curriculum Division Director, Texas Education Agency

Jessica Snyder

Special Projects Manager, Texas Education Agency

Monday June 16, 2014 2:55pm - 3:50pm CDT
Ballroom D

Educational

2:55pm CDT

The Flipped Classroom

Handout or Resources

This session will explore the innovative instructional trend of flipped learning. A model that liberates class time for hands-on student activities, student collaboration and opportunities for deeper subject area discourse, while giving teachers greater opportunities for interaction with students and assessment of their learning. Come and learn what it can look like and explore the possibilities for implementation in your own classroom.

Speakers

Jennifer Woollven

Instructional Technology Education Specialist, ESC Region 13

Jennifer Woollven has 15 years of classroom teaching experience, including four years in a fully integrated PBL environment. She holds a masters in Educational Technology. For the past eight years she has been the Technology Liaison for the Central Texas Writing Project and has participated... Read More →

Monday June 16, 2014 2:55pm - 3:50pm CDT
Oaks Room

Educational

8:30am CDT

Child Find and IDEA 2004

Participants will learn what child find is, who is covered, why it is necessary, how it is implemented, and what it means to you.

Speakers

Brenda Cupps

Education Service Center Region 11

Tuesday June 17, 2014 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Ballroom D

Educational

9:30am CDT

Creating a Culture of Leadership Across your Campus

Join us to discuss innovative ideas for having a schoolwide model that emphasizes a culture of student empowerment and helps unleash each child's full potential. Applying these leadership principles will nurture the skills students need for success in the 21st century.

Speakers

Dee Ann Drummond-Estlack

Field Service Agent, ESC-20

Tom Osborn

Senior Client Partner, Franklin Covey

Tuesday June 17, 2014 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Ballroom C

Educational

9:30am CDT

So You Want Flipped Classrooms? A 10-Step Plan for Administrators

How do we move from flipped classroom being a buzzword to leveraging this model for student achievement? Discover essential steps for successful implementation. Leave this session ready to talk-the-talk and walk-the-walk.

Speakers

Thurman Nassoiy and Lori Fontenot

Education Specialists, ESC Region 4

Thurman Nassoiy began his career as a teacher and later became an administrator in the Houston Independent School District. His current focus at Region 4 Education Service Center is Project Share, an online ecosystem for students and teachers, powered by the Texas Education Agency... Read More →

Tuesday June 17, 2014 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Ballroom D

Educational

9:30am CDT

TEKS Resource System: A Curriculum Toolbox

How are you managing the revisions to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)? Are you staying in your lane and teaching and assessing to the rigor of the standards? With the changes in the state standards, districts need resources to meet assist in meeting the requirements. Participants will learn about the TEKS Resource System, an online curriculum management system that is aligned to the state-adopted standards (TEKS). The system serves as a valuable instrument allowing teachers to focus their time on students in the classroom. It is designed to be used alongside district-approved instructional materials, and it is customizable to meet the needs of individual students.

Speakers

Michelle Bateman

Educational Consultant, ESC Region 11

Michelle Bateman is an educational consultant at Education Service Center Region 11 and is responsible for directing, coordinating, and serving as a lead trainer of the TEKS Resource System. During her 26 years in education, she has served as an elementary and secondary teacher, instructional... Read More →

TEKS Resource System pdf

Tuesday June 17, 2014 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Ballroom A

Educational

10:35am CDT

Turnaround Principles...Tap Into Your Potential

Session will focus on using the 7 Turnaround Principles to create an environment that promotes high energy and engaged stakeholders. Come TAP into your potential and become a leader people want to follow!

Speakers

Lizzy Perez

Administrative Specialist, ESC Region 20

Ms. Perez has a Bachelor's degree from Texas State University and a Master's in Education from A&M-Commerce. Her school administrator experience for 10 years was in Mesquite ISD, Wayne Township, Ben Davis HS-Indianapolis, and Alamo Heights ISD. Currently she serves on the Leadership... Read More →

Jill Rhodes

Administrative Specialist, School Leadership, ESC Region 20

Jill Rhodes is an Administrative Specialist and has been a member of the ESC-20 team since September 2012. She works with a variety of programs,including leadership development, NCLB/Title I, state compensatory education, and school improvement. After leaving a successful business... Read More →

Turnaround PrinciplesTap into Your Potential pptx

Tuesday June 17, 2014 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
Ballroom D

Educational

11:35am CDT

TEKS Resource System: A Curriculum Toolbox

Speakers

Michelle Bateman

Educational Consultant, ESC Region 11

TEKS Resource System pdf

Tuesday June 17, 2014 11:35am - 12:25pm CDT
Ballroom A

Educational