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TexasISD General News
Congress Considers Changing 'Metal Retardation' Language in Federal Education Laws
Need to know - The U.S. Senate passed a bill last month that would amend language in federal law that strikes the terms "mental retardation" and "mentally retarded" in favor of "intellectual disabilities," the phrase of choice used by the Centers for Disease Control and the White House. Now the House of Representatives has its turn with the language. Originally introduced last November by Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY), Senate bill 2781 seeks to remove a negative stigma associated with the "old-fashioned" term once commonly used to describe a person who learns and develops more slowly than others, according to the Web site KidsHealth. But the term is now generally frowned upon by those in educational and therapeutic circles because of the harmful effects it can have on feelings of not only persons with disabilities but also their families and friends.
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Sep 3, 2010, 08:31
No Pass, No Play: The Back Story by Bill Hobby with Saralee Tiede
Several people sent notes that they enjoyed this article -so i reposted for today - js [Editor's note: How Things Really Work: Lessons from a Life in Politics, by former Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby with Saralee Tiede, is being published this month by the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas. In this excerpt — the second of three that the Tribune will run — Hobby writes about the 1984 fight to reform public education in Texas and the fallout of teacher testing, standardized student testing, and the idea that nearly derailed the whole effort: No Pass, No Play.]
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Sep 3, 2010, 08:31
Texans' Personal Income Loses Ground to Other States
Recent data on personal income and per capita personal income released by the Bureau of Economic Statistics (BEA) demonstrates the devastating effects of the recession on Americans across the country, especially in Texas where per capita personal income fell from a rank of 26 to 29 in the United States. Despite a 2 percent population increase in Texas between 2008 and 2009, total personal income declined by 1.6 percent to $904.2 billion. Although Texas had a lower unemployment rate (8.2 percent) compared to the national average (9.7 percent), per capita personal income in the state declined faster than the national rate. Twenty-one out of the 25 Texas metro areas (MSA) experienced declines in per capita personal income.
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Sep 3, 2010, 08:31
Superintendent's Corner: Robotics curriculum is coming to Alpine ISD
When the doors opened last week, students at Alpine ISD had a new elective added to their curricula, "Robotics Education Team Development Program." In May 2010, Alpine ISD's technology director, Debbie Dodds, applied for a grant through the Texas ...
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Sep 3, 2010, 08:23
Paris: Students leading the way to acceptance
Wow. What an insight viewers of “If You Really Knew Me” gained Tuesday from the MTV special featuring Paris High School students.
I attended portions of Challenge Day in the fall of 2009 and knew then the program brought to the school by the Paris Diversity Task Force was something special. But I did not realize the potential this program has to change relationships when students begin to share their innermost feelings with one another.
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Sep 3, 2010, 08:13
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TexasISD "Events and Opportunities" |
| Schwartz & Eichelbaum, Wardell, Mehl & Hansen |
- Legal Issues for School Secretaries
- 12 Sessions around Texas beginning Sept. 8
- Click here for more information and to register online
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| Texas Association of School Personnel Administrators |
- Covering HR laws, best practice, and state agency updates.
- Regional workshops in June at various locations and dates for supervisors of non-exempt personnel
- State-wide conferences held in Austin in July and December for administrators:
Winter Law Conference with Legal Digest, Dec 8; Winter Conference Dec 8-10.
- State-wide conference held in Austin in September for all HR support staff : Fall Conference, September 26-27.
- Visit the TASPA website for conference descriptions, locations, and dates.
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- Are you Pursuing the Superintendency?
Learn the key issues instrumental to a superintendent's success from a panel of distinguished speakers and practicing superintendents at Region 4’s Aspiring Superintendent and Education Leadership Academy - Starting September 2010. <Download Info>
- Who should Attend?
- Those pursuing the superintendency as a career choice
- Administrators or principals seeking a senior central office position
- Central office administrators pursuing a better understanding of the superintendent's role
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| Midwestern State University – Superintendent Certification Program ONLINE! |
- 18 hours of coursework;
- Complete the program in one calendar year;
- 220 hour internship served in your district under the mentorship of your superintendent;
- Coursework aligned to Educational Leadership Consortium Council Standards;
- Classes 100% online with video conferencing enhancement to provide interaction with other students and professor;
- All classes taught by MSU Educational Leadership professors with real-world experience
- Test preparation support;
- Scholarship assistance available.
- Click Here for additional information
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| Stephen F. Austin State University |
- You can earn a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and a Standard Principal Certificate …Online!
- Stephen F. Austin State University’s Educational Leadership Online Principal Program
- 6-semesters, 36-hour Master’s Degree Program
- 18-hour Principal Certification Program (for those who already have a Master’s degree and meet program requirements)
- Attend face-to-face classes for three Saturdays during the semester for each course offered
- Complete the rest of the courses online
- For more program information, please visit
- http://www.sfasu.edu/education/departments/secondaryeducation/ (Please visit site and scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Online Principal Program)
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http://www.sfasu.edu/go/ed-leadership/ or contact Dr. Janet Tareilo, Coordinator of the Principal Program, by email at tareiloj@sfasu.edu or 936-468-1592.
- Web-Enhanced Superintendent Certification Program
- Attend classes on campus at sites near you
- Complete some of the class sessions web-enhanced reducing the number of face-to-face classes
- Complete the Superintendent Certification courses in one calendar year
- Scholarship money available
- Receive support to pass the state superintendent exam at no additional cost
- For application information, please visit: www.sfasu.edu/go/superintendent or contact Dr. Pauline Sampson, Coordinator of the Superintendent Program, by email at sampsonp@sfasu.edu or 936-468-5496.
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| Region 14 ESC - Alternative Certification Programs |
- SUPERINTENDENT PRINCIPAL & COUNSELOR
- Apply now for Summer 2010 cohorts. Complete program in one calendar year (for those who already have a masters)- 20 face-to-face summer sessions and one Sat. a month during fall and spring
- For more information, please visit www.esc14.net
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Texas Superintendents’ Certification Institute |
- A blended online program designed by superintendents, for aspiring superintendents.
- Attend face-to-face sessions in San Antonio (ESC20) and Austin (ESC13) once every six weeks.
- Conveniently complete coursework online, while interacting with the other participants and the course facilitator.
- Visit the TSCI website to apply.
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| The University of Texas at Tyler - Principal & Superintendent Course Now ONLINE! |
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Sep 3, 2010, 08:00
Corpus Christi: CCISD: No more &*%#@*$#
CCISD has started a new lesson for some students: Cursing could cost you.
Students who curse at an adult or fellow student at school could get a ticket, a trip to a justice of the peace and as much as a $500 fine. So far, 14 tickets have been issued, officials said.
The citations are part of a new initiative at Corpus Christi Independent School District campuses to improve student behavior.
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Sep 3, 2010, 08:00
Momentum Builds for Performance Funding
We can now add Illinois to Ohio, Washington State, and Texas to the list of states that are implementing, or at least considering, a plan to reward schools financially for higher graduation and transfer rates.
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Sep 3, 2010, 07:47
Aubrey weighing options as school nears capacity
Aubrey school district officials are weighing options for balancing enrollment at the district’s two elementary schools. Superintendent James Monaco said the district plans to create a committee by October that will consider enrollment options for Brockett and Monaco elementary schools. Enrollment at Brockett is nearing capacity with nearly 525 students, while Monaco Elementary is about 70 percent full with 425 students, the superintendent said.
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Sep 3, 2010, 07:45
Bay City begins Saturday academy
Saturday Academy, a new program designed to offer third through eighth grade students with credit recovery in core subjects, was approved by Bay City school trustees during their regular meeting Monday, Aug. 16. Jessica Estlinbaum, Tenie Holmes Elementary School principal, received special awards from the school board and from education service center region six for excellence in CSCOPE ...
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Sep 3, 2010, 07:43
Educator in wheelchair gets an education
Even after 30 years of becoming an expert at his job, Larry Davis' most profound professional insight came just this summer after a fateful wrestling match with a tree branch. Davis, 54, has served people with disabilities since he was a high school intern at the Abilene State School, when special education laws were just becoming a reality.
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Sep 3, 2010, 07:24
Brownwood ISD enrollment is up
The Brownwood Independent School District has a problem, but it’s a good problem, according to Superintendent Reece Blincoe.
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Sep 3, 2010, 07:20
Abilene: AHS resource officer: Year starts smoothly
School Resource Officer Mike McAuliffe says that two weeks into the semester, things are running pretty smoothly at the Abilene High School campus.
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Sep 3, 2010, 07:00
Cuts rile teacher groups
Teacher groups reacted strongly today to proposed budget cuts they say would cripple public education. Education Commissioner Robert Scott defended his agency's proposal to cut at least $260 million as a result of instruction from the state's GOP leadership to lay out reductions of 10 percent in the 2012-2013 budget.
The leaders took the step because of a predicted $18 billion shortfall through the next two-year budget period. The cuts will be evaluated as the Legislature drafts the next budget.
"The agency tried to limit the impact of the reductions by first proposing to eliminate programs that are not related to the agency's core mission, do not have significant statewide impact, or can be funded through other school district funding sources," Scott says.
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Sep 2, 2010, 08:38
Texas Education Agency may cut spending on English textbooks, science labs
AUSTIN – English textbooks and new science labs for Texas students would be on the chopping block under a proposal to trim some education spending by 10 percent in the next two-year budget.
The Texas Education Agency's budget reduction plan, requested by Gov. Rick Perry and other state leaders in anticipation of a revenue shortfall that could reach $18 billion, also would scale back the state's merit pay program for teachers and reduce funding for a steroid testing program for high school athletes.
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Sep 2, 2010, 08:37
Texas Education Agency's list of cuts includes English, science textbooks
Thousands of new textbooks and a steroid-testing program for high school athletes would be among the casualties if the Texas Education Agency is forced to cut its budget by 10 percent over the next two years, according to its newly released budget plan.
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Sep 2, 2010, 08:36
TSTA: deplores crippling education cuts
The Texas State Teachers Association today strongly objected to crippling proposals outlined by the Texas Education Agency to delay purchases of much-needed English and science textbooks and cut funding for other critical education programs, including science labs, dropout prevention, teacher mentoring and fitness grants for middle schools.
Sep 2, 2010, 08:36
Shortsighted Cuts in Proposed State Education Budget Draw Fire From Texas AFT
Texas AFT Responds to Shortsighted Budget Cuts: Texas AFT President Linda Bridges put out a statement to the media today in response to the Texas Education Agency’s just-released 2012-2013 budget request, which reflects instructions from Gov. Rick Perry and top legislative officials to cut 10 percent of all TEA spending (other than per-pupil formula aid to school districts). Here is her statement in full:
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Sep 2, 2010, 08:32
News 8 investigation prompts UIL action
NEWS 8 INVESTIGATES
Two separate inquiries will be launched into the findings of a WFAA report earlier this week that could result in discipline for the Carroll Dragons and the Trinity Trojans football programs
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Sep 2, 2010, 08:25
Area schools try to protect students from food allergies
A simple seed can muck up school menus and is banned from some campuses. The website for Hallsville Primary School declares the campus is peanut free. "Please be aware that we have students who are fatally allergic to peanuts," the posting reads.
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Sep 2, 2010, 08:09
Brownsville: Gang Initiative Targeting At Risk Kids
A new gang initiative is being formed by authorities to crack down on drug bust. The police department is partnering with the Brownsville Independent School District to refer children living in drug environments for positive assistance, such as meeting with school counselors. The gang initiative is made possible by a $250,000 grant from the Governor's office.
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Sep 2, 2010, 07:45
Klein: Food program tackles childhood hunger
In a united effort to combat hunger, the Woodforest National Bank and the Houston Food Bank joined on Sept. 1 to celebrate the Backpack Buddy Club at Nitsch Elementary.
“We are an active participant in Backpack Buddies. It’s making sure that we have food for our kids for the weekend so that they won’t be hungry. Most kids only get two square meals a day,” Carol James, the principal of the elementary school in the Klein Independent School District, said.
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Sep 2, 2010, 07:45
Novice eyes classes for 3-year-olds
The administration at Novice ISD is considering starting a preschool program for 3-year-olds.
Superintendent Dale Freeman said a few parents have requested the school district start such a program, which he said would be similar to their pre-kindergarten program for 4-year-olds.
“We have to look into it to see if there is enough interest to justify us hiring a teacher for the program,” he said.
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Sep 2, 2010, 07:45
George West Primary considered for 2010 National Title I Distinguished school program
George West Primary is among six Texas schools eligible to be considered for nomination for the 2010 National Title I Distinguished School Recognition Program. The purpose of the program is to honor schools across the country for their innovation in helping Title I populations achieve high educational standards. The Texas Commissioner of Education has the opportunity to nominate two schools to
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Sep 2, 2010, 07:44
School officials examine proposal
Area school officials still are trying to figure out how they might cash in on partnership incentives announced by Gov. Rick Perry in Abilene on Tuesday, but many question the plan's logistical and financial feasibility for some of the Big Country's larger school systems. Perry announced the plan at a local magnet school before a campaign event elsewhere in Abilene.
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Sep 2, 2010, 07:44
Carroll: CISD adopts budget, teachers to get pay increases
The Carroll ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2010-2011 budget Monday evening, choosing to use money from the district's fund balance to cover the $2.3 million budget shortfall. At the beginning of the budgeting process, CISD was facing a $4.3 million budget shortfall. Trustees cut $2 million from that by using the district?s expenditure reduction plan.
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Sep 2, 2010, 07:43
Fannin Elementary outages to continue through Thursday
Eagle Staff Report Phone and Internet outages are expected to last throughout the day Thursday at Fannin Elementary School. Bryan school officials said the outages occurred Wednesday when utility lines were damaged in a minor accident. Calls to th ...
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Sep 2, 2010, 07:43
Big Spring ISD Sets Tax Rate for New Year
The Big Spring School Board Tuesday passed the 2010-2011 budget and tax rate, that includes the bond debt for new schools school district voters passed in May of this year. The tax rate before the school board was basically the same as the 2009-2010 fiscal year, but of course with the additional debt figured in from the $60 million bond vote.
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Sep 2, 2010, 07:36
West Brook player plays football with help of sign interpreter
BEAUMONT, Texas - Joseph "Jo Jo" Guidry IV looks like any other freshman football player at West Brook.
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Sep 2, 2010, 07:00
Students flock to classes
A sophomore who transferred to Texas Woman’s University from the University of North Texas says organizing and getting things done early saved her a lot of hassle Monday.
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Sep 2, 2010, 06:30
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