by Albert Rivas | Dec 21, 2020
Brenda Arteaga, Director for Special Populations, Harris County Department of Education
Holly Morris-Kuentz, Deputy Superintendent, Lake Travis ISD
Mechiel Rozas, UT Doctoral Candidate, University of Texas at Austin
Currently, 27% of the nation’s superintendents are women, while in Texas, women superintendents comprise 19%. Research comes to life as current female superintendents discuss the barriers, dispel the myths, and compose their own personal pathway forward in their leadership journey. This session will focus on women in leadership, creating relationships, and seeking mentors.
by Albert Rivas | Dec 21, 2020
Terry Faucheux, Associate, Moak, Casey & Associates
Alicia Thomas, Consultant, Moak, Casey & Associates
Monica Zdrojewski, Associate, Moak, Casey & Associates
Brick and mortar campuses transformed into virtual schools, parents became homeschool teachers, state assessments were canceled, and accountability was suspended. Administrators and educators demonstrated grit and resilience in responding to the crisis in nimble and flexible ways. What does the future hold for academics, assessment, and accountability? Come learn about the 87th Texas Legislature’s reactions and choices for accountability and assessment in the years to come.
by Albert Rivas | Dec 21, 2020
Shelly Ramos, Senior Director, Curriculum, Texas Education Agency
Iris Tian, Division Director of Assessment, Texas Education Agency
Staff from TEA’s Curriculum and Student Assessment divisions will present updates related to the STAAR redesign in alignment with the requirements of HB 3906, including the 75% multiple choice cap, new item types, Reading/ Language Arts redesign, and transition to 100% electronic testing.
by Albert Rivas | Dec 21, 2020
Molley Perry, Chief Administrative Officer, College Station ISD
Chrissy Hester, Director of Student Services, College Station ISD
Kendra Couch, Mental Health Coordinator, College Station ISD
Despite the growing need for behavioral health services, many families experience difficulties in accessing counseling for their students. Learn how College Station ISD identified a need to help reduce barriers and adjusted policy and regulations to accommodate the provision of private practice counseling services within their schools.
by Albert Rivas | Dec 21, 2020
Quintin Shepherd, Superintendent, Victoria ISD
Susanne Carroll, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Accountability, Victoria ISD
Sherri Hathaway, Risk Manager, Victoria ISD
Regina Bryan, Health Services Coordinator, Victoria ISD
In response to the COVID-19 scourge, school facilities physically closed, but instruction needed to continue for 13,800 students — without a 1:1 program or widespread community connectivity. On a more fundamental level, students needed to be fed seven days a week. With no other options at its disposal, the superintendent and his team engaged in a collaborative decision-making and planning process and wrote their own playbook: The VISD Safe Start, Strong Start Plan.
