innovate. empower. educate. EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER REGION 12 PROGRAMS & SERVICES

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PROGRAMS

& SERVICES

innovate. empower. educate.

2015

-

2016

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OVERVIEW

of

ESC REGION 12

Executive Staff

Jerry Maze

Executive Director

Sharon Henson

Deputy Director

School Support &

Grant Services

Terry Marak

Chief Financial Officer

Financial & Building

Services

Charlene Simpson

Deputy Director

Academic &

Administrative

Services

Board of

Directors

Joe Pirtle

Chairman

, Bell County

Bill Killian

Vice-Chairman

,

McLennan County

Connie Z. White

Secretary

, Coryell &

Hamilton Counties

Alexis Neumann

Charter Schools

Rex Daniels

Lampasas & Mills

Counties

Clarence Fields

Bosque & Hill Counties

John Turpin

Falls & Limestone Counties

Sarah Lane

Freestone &

Navarro Counties

Corsicana

Satellite Office

(Lee Center) 2200 W. 4th Ave. Corsicana, Texas 75110 2101 W. Loop 340 Waco, Texas 76712

Waco Main Office

Locations

About Us

One of 20 regional education service centers statewide, ESC Region 12

offers training and expert assistance

to educators and school personnel in order to increase student achievement.

We offer effective, economical programs

and services through professional development, expert assistance, direct services and alternative educator

certification.

Our Vision

Innovative solutions. Empowered learners. Educated communities.

Mission

We partner with schools and communities to achieve student success.

Quality Policy

Provide services and solutions of the highest standards to satisfy our customers’ expectations.

Green Initiative

Establish and sustain a commitment to continuously improve the ESC Region 12 environmental footprint.

You Asked, We Provide!

ESC Region 12 will provide training and technical assistance to meet the

specific needs of customers in the

areas of:

1. finance and school business

operations, 2. at-risk issues,

3. students with disabilities, district accountability and monitoring ratings, 4. state and federal accountability and

compliance issues, 5. curriculum, instruction and

assessment,

6. educator development/certification,

recruitment and retention, 7. district leadership, 8. campus leadership, 9. technology, and

10. direct services and products.

100 Research Pkwy. Waco, Texas 76704

BRIC

Phone: 254.297.1212 Fax: 254.666.0823

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Cost-Saving Partnerships:

Instructional Leadership Superintendent Academy Counselor Cooperative TEKS Resource System Instructional Coaching Video Streaming WEBCCAT (Eduphoria) Title III Bilingual/ESL SSA TxEIS Business Software/Support

TxEIS Student Software/Support Server Hosting

PEIMS Data Plus For-C Software/Support E-Rate Services

NCLB-Application for Fed Funds CTE-Carl Perkins SSA

Background Check Program Online Recruitment (School Spring)

District B

Size: 4A Trainings: 334 participants in 237 sessions Total Savings:

$93,436

Saved by schools & taxpayers for services and trainings received

CTE Council Cooperative Counselor Cooperative Gifted/Talented Cooperative TEKS Resource System Cooperative Instructional Coaching

NCLB/ESEA Cooperative Eduphoria: School Objects

Eduphoria: PDAS WEBCCAT (Eduphoria) Migrant SSA

Videoconferencing Background Check Program Personnel Plus Cooperative

District C

Size:6A Trainings: 3,446 participants in 1,438 sessions Total Savings:

$444,358

Size: 1A

Trainings: 162 participants in 94 sessions

Total Savings:

$39,884

District A

Counselor Cooperative Child Nutrition Program Superintendent Academy Gifted/Talented Cooperative Enhanced Curriculum Cooperative TEKS Resource System Cooperative NCLB-Application for Fed Funds Total Federal Funds Package CTE-Carl Perkins SSA Migrant SSA

Title III Bilingual/ESL SSA Server Hosting Internet Access Videoconferencing E-Rate Services

Financial Audit Preparation Background Check Program Personnel Plus Cooperative Online Recruitment (School Spring) Video Streaming

TEKS Resource System Cooperative DMAC

Eduphoria: School Objects Eduphoria: PDAS WEBCCAT (Eduphoria) STAAR One

TxEIS Business Software/Support TxEIS Student Software/Support Time Clock Plus

PEIMS Data Plus For-C Software/Support

Turning your high-dollar needs

into low-cost solutions.

These examples are modeled after actual Region 12 districts and their savings accrued in 2013-2014.

How can we help you save?

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TABLE

of

Refund Policy

If ESC Region 12 cancels an event or if the event exceeds maximum enrollment, a pre-paid participant will be issued a full refund or fee transferred to a future event.

If an unpaid registered participant is unable to attend an event, they must email [email protected] before the end of the day

Workshop Registration

Visit www.esc12.net and refer to Online Registration. Please send completed registration forms with payment to:

Email: [email protected] Fax: 254.666.2367 Mail: Registration ESC Region 12 P.O. Box 23409 Waco, Texas 76702

On-site registration may also be available.

Standard Workshop Fees

For presentations at ESC Region 12 in Waco or at the Corsicana

satellite given by ESC Region 12 staff:

On-site presentations at districts/charters by

ESC Region 12 staff:

Note: Fees are on a per specialist basis. On-site customized training is available at set rates. Out of region fees negotiated.

Materials Fees

In most cases, materials are included in the cost of the workshop. If there is an additional cost for materials, this will be noted in the session description. Registration Fee Full Day Half Day G/T Full Day G/T Half Day

Cost Per Participant $85 $50 $100 $60 Participants 1-49 50-99 100-129 130+ Full-Day Fee $850 $950 $1,050 $1,500 Half-Day Fee $525 $625 $725 $925

of the event. Otherwise, the participant / district will be invoiced for the cost of the session.

If a pre-paid registered participant is unable to attend an event, they should email [email protected] before the end of the day of the event to receive a refund or transfer fee to a future event.

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PERSONNEL

A SERVICE OF ESC REGION 12

Does your district need a part-time

counselor

,

librarian

or

nurse

?

Education Service Center Region 12

offers certified contract

personnel

on demand

to fill your district

and campus needs!

LEAVE IT TO US

Let us find you the perfect match for your district. ESC Region 12 will conduct

job searches and pay the benefits to make the process as easy and

cost-efficient as possible.

Contact:

Larry Robinson

|

254.297.1203

|

[email protected]

“Personnel on demand has been a life-saver in the area of library

services for West ISD as we have worked to restore our resource

centers on temporary campuses. From organizing existing collections

and setting up e-books to cataloging donated materials, we couldn’t

have made it without ESC Region 12!”

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Administrators &

Leadership

• Superintendent Leadership Services

• Superintendent Leadership Academy Co-op

• School Board Training

• Administrator Leadership Support & Training

• Administrator Leadership Coaching

• Program Effectiveness Analysis & Support

• Advanced Leadership Institute for Principals

• Instructional Leadership Network

Administrators & Leadership Support Services

• Personnel On Demand

• Personnel Plus Co-op

• Personnel Plus Co-op + Online Recruitment Services

• Netchemia Online Recruitment Service

• Background Check Program

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Administrators & Leadership Support provides

professional development and expert assistance to

superintendents, central office administrators, campus

leadership and school boards. The service provides a

link of communication between ESC Region 12, TEA and

local education agencies.

ADMINISTRATORS & LEADERSHIP

Administrator Leadership

Support & Training

We offer a wide array of training and services to help new administrators start off right.

• Accountability – navigating the ever-evolving rules and requirements of both state and federal accountability, including PBMAS and Data Validation Monitoring

• Administrative/Campus Leadership – team and culture development, PDAS, T-TESS, P-TESS, GPC and new teacher orientation

• Campus & District Snapshot – observation, analysis and detailed feedback on classrooms, facilities and environment, including the new MAPSS web-based campus snapshot tool

• Curriculum Council – updates on legislative changes, resources and timely curriculum and assessment initiatives with an opportunity to network with other administrators

• Instructional Rounds – systematic improvement

effort that allows administrators and teachers to learn

from each other to identify actions that will increase student achievement

Superintendent Leadership

Services

Our Field Service Agents provide a liaison to connect district superintendents with ESC Region 12 programs and services. They act as a link of communication between ESC Region 12, TEA and education agencies, providing crucial policy and governance assistance.

Superintendent Leadership

Academy Co-op

This academy is designed to combine networking, dialogue,

technology, field-based experience and expert presenters to meet the

needs of both beginning and experienced superintendents. Topics are based on current issues and superintendents’ interests.

School Board Training

The School Board Training Program provides professional development and required training to school board members. Topics include:

• Orientation to the Texas Education Code • Update to the Texas Education Code • Team Building

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ADMINISTRATORS & LEADERSHIP

Administrators

& Leadership

Instructional Leadership Network

The Instructional Leadership Network is designed to provide professional development, expert assistance and support for today’s busy administrators. The network is based on research and best practices and focuses on timely content and information that is sustained throughout the year.

Support areas include:

• Instructional leadership management • Organizational leadership management • Curriculum planning

• Campus culture

Administrator Leadership

Coaching

Administrator Leadership Coaching provides district and campus leaders with job-embedded expert assistance and leadership support to improve district and campus performance through enhancement of leadership skills and capacity.

Customized services may include: • Collaborative Planning

• Classroom Observations/Instructional Planning • Meeting Facilitation

• Cognitive Coaching • Survey Analysis • Reflective Conferencing

• Online Support and Programming

Program Contact:

Stephanie Kucera 254.297.1154 [email protected]

Advanced Leadership Institute for

Principals

This institute is tailored for administrators who are leaders among their peers. Grow your district’s leadership capacity by participating in this premier institute. The institute includes six training sessions, Transformational Leadership Institute materials, participation in an Instructional Rounds visit of your choice and a Professional Learning Network.

Participants must:

• be recommended by their superintendent • have 3 years of experience

• show proven results in academic performance Sessions cover:

• Envisioning Greatness: creating urgency in exemplary schools • Empowering Change: focusing acts of improvement through

meaningful conversations

• Unlocking Potential: achieving high performance through powerful communication and collaboration

• Experiencing Excellence: reaching new heights through the art and science of teaching

• Leading and Training Indicators: becoming an information-rich school

Learn more and submit nominations at www.esc12.net/leadership.

Program Contact: Charlene Simpson 254.297.1106 [email protected]

SUPPORT SERVICES

New!

Program Effectiveness Analysis

& Support

By reviewing documents specific to the program area and interviewing campus administrators, program staff and teachers, we can provide an organized report that includes findings, areas

where improvement is needed (along with recommendations), strengths, and additional resources/support.

Any services or program supported, including: • Business Office Procedures

• Child Nutrition • Counseling

• Curriculum Management • Data Management

• Emergency Operations/School Safety Measures • Federal Grants & Programs

• House Bill 5 Compliance

• Information Services (PEIMS, TxEIS, etc.) • Information Technology Audits

• Special Education Requirements • State Initiatives

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Personnel On Demand

Does your district need a part-time counselor, librarian or nurse? We can currently provide part-time contract employment for districts in the position of counselor, librarian or nurse, but other areas may be added as needed or requested. We will customize

our offerings based upon your individual need.

Personnel Plus Co-op

Co-op members receive these vital services at a great co-op package price.

Certification Services

• Current certification information • Expert assistance for certification issues

• Accurate, immediate responses to your questions • Timely permit processing

• Annual Job Fair registration (table) • Teacher recruitment at area job fairs Professional Development

• Reduced fee for members to attend multiple workshops presented by TASB at ESC Region 12 ($25 discount per person) • Training for Online Recruitment Services

Additional Services

• Personnel Directors’ Network Meetings

HUMAN RESOURCES

Human Resources Support provides services to

human resources personnel and campus/district

administrators. These services include online

recruitment, background checks, certification services,

network meetings, temporary staffing for select

positions and an annual educator job fair.

Personnel Plus Co-op + Online

Recruitment Services

Members of the ESC Region 12 Personnel Plus Co-op can add Online Recruitment through Netchemia at a discounted price.

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Netchemia Online Recruitment

Service

Netchemia Online Recruitment Services offers the tools you need to manage the hiring process from job posting to job offer.

Netchemia Recruit & Hire • Application manager • Interview management • Candidate self-service tools

• Easy customization and job management • Reporting and analytics

• Job board access and position posting

• Compatibility with finance, HRMS, substitute and absence

management systems Netchemia Records

• Onboarding process management makes new hire packets easy to complete and track

• Standardize and simplify exit and dismissal processing • Custom, smart digital storage

• Build and customize e-forms

• E-Signatures, automatic workflows and reminder alerts

• Quickly identify what’s missing with comprehensive dashboards and easy-to-use reporting

HR Program Contact:

Larry Robinson 254.297.1203 [email protected]

Background Check Program

The Background Check Program includes the following:

• Unlimited instant criminal database searches, including sex

offender data from all 50 states with over 200 total criminal

record databases.

• Batch processing of first inquiry criminal records checks

• 1-800 number dispute resolution service.

• Consulting services related to criminal records, personnel policies and procedures.

• National county-by-county checks based on social security number traces, and search of criminal records in each

identified county of residence across the U.S.

• Automated search of Backgroundchecks.com archives for previously reported background check results.

Related Services:

• Educator Job Fair

• Personnel Directors’ Network

Meetings

Administrators

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Help us grow

Do you know someone who would make an

excellent teacher, principal or superintendent?

tomorrow’s educators.

Nobody knows the right people for

these jobs better than you.

The

RIGHT

CHOICE

Help us help you. Learn more about our Educator

Preparation & Certification program at

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Alternative

Certification &

Training

• Principal Preparation & Certification Program

• Counselor Certification

• Master Teacher Certification

• Teacher Preparation & Certification Program

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The Alternative Certification Programs at ESC Region 12 are

designed to offer a cost-saving alternative to traditional colleges

and universities for prospective teachers, paraprofessionals or

current educators seeking certification. Services are offered at

convenient times, using a blended model of face-to-face and

online instruction at an accelerated pace that makes them a

viable option for working professionals.

Counselor Certification

ESC Region 12, in partnership with ESC Region 4, provides online

counselor certification. The program courses are offered online

through ESC Region 4, with internships supervised by ESC Region 12. Participants must have a master’s degree and submit an

application to ESC Region 4.

Benefits include:

• Flexibility of online course • Integrated theory and practice

• Practicums can be completed anywhere in state of Texas • Cohorts beginning February and August of each year

ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION &

Master Teacher Certification

A certified Master Teacher teaches content and serves as a content

teacher mentor. The ESC Region 12 Master Teacher Preparation Program provides approximately 100 hours of instruction,

preparing participants to take the appropriate certification test for possible master teacher certification in Reading (K-12), Math (EC-4,

4-8, 8-12) or Science (EC-4, 4-8, 8-12). Course includes:

Principal Preparation &

Certification Program (PPCP)

The Principal Preparation and Certification Program (PPCP) provides an alternative to the traditional certification path for

ESC Region 12 customers. Educators who enter this program must possess a master’s degree and have completed at least two years of creditable teaching experience.

• Professional cohort with members in other districts • Classroom presentations by experts in various areas of

education and administrative roles

• Preparation for successful completion of TExES exam • Mentoring by program directors during and after program

completion

• Content area instruction • Pedagogy

• Collaboration • Test preparation

• Expert assistance • Books and materials for

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ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION & TRAINING

Master of Arts in Teaching

ESC Region 12 facilitates the offering of a Master of Arts in

teaching through Louisiana College as a dual enrollment in

conjunction with our teacher certification program. Students

will receive 15 hours of credit toward the 33 hours required to obtain the Master of Arts degree when completing the Pre-service Training of the TPCP program.

• Money savings with dual enrollment • Convenient local and online classes

• Master of Arts degree from a fully accredited college

Program Contact: Stephanie Kucera 254.297.1154 [email protected] Alt. Certification & T raining

Teacher Preparation &

Certification Program (TPCP)

We offer cutting edge teacher preparation to individuals with a bachelor’s degree who are seeking to enter the teaching profession. Our engaging curriculum is taught through a blended model of face-to-face and online courses. Expert

teachers in the different fields use research-based principles.

• Personalized guidance and structured support through

all phases of certification process

• Direct connection with latest job openings at area schools

• New Teacher Academy which provides support for the

first year in the classroom

• Candidates historically have shown a 98 percent passing rate on exams

• Program has received a 99 percent customer satisfaction rating

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

& ACADEMIES

• Paraprofessional Academy

• School Bus Driver Certification

& Re-certification

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Are your school’s programs...

effective?

in compliance?

cost efficient?

PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS,

ANALYSIS

&

SUPPORT

“The program review was quick, efficient and eye opening for our administrators.

Our report was very thorough with positive and constructive feedback. I would

encourage anyone with compliance, efficiency or effectiveness questions to

consider using this service.”

Bring in an expert team from ESC Region 12 to help

evaluate the health of your programs with our

Program Effectiveness, Analysis & Support service.

We offer a step-by-step, objective overview of the in-depth data you need on

your programs, plus training for staff and ongoing support for any areas that

need improvement.

Find out more at

www.esc12.net/effective.

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Business &

Financial Services

• TxEIS Business Software

• FOR-C Software

• Customized Accounting, Bookkeeping & Payroll Services

• Financial Audit Preparation

Information Services - School Business

• TSDS/PEIMS Services & Support

• OnData Suite

• Skyward Student Software & Support

• TxEIS Student Software & Support

Information Services - Student Records & Data

• School Finance Services

• Financial Benchmarking Services

• Business Office Support Services (B.O.S.S.)

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INFORMATION SERVICES - SCHOOL

We provide a variety of business software packages and

accounting services that are designed to assure district financial

data is accurate and available in a timely manner.

The services are performed in accordance with the requirements

of TEA’s Financial Accountability System Resource Guide and

assists districts in complying with federal, state and local

requirements and regulations.

TxEIS Business Software

The TxEIS Business Software is a web-based fully featured financial

accounting package designed exclusively for Texas schools with

accompanying support by ESC Region 12 business staff.

Modules include: • Accounts Receivable • Asset Management • Budget • Finance • Employee Access/Self-Service • Human Resources • Warehouse • Position Management • Purchasing • Job Portal • Document Storage

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INFORMATION SERVICES - SCHOOL

Business & Financial Services Program Contact: David McKamie 254.297.1229 [email protected]

Customized Accounting,

Bookkeeping & Payroll Services

ESC Region 12 can provide full service bookkeeping on an annual or as needed basis. These services are also available as

short-term emergency assistance and can be considered part of a district’s disaster plan.

Services include, but are not limited to:

• Financial oversight for districts who have had financial difficulties

• 911 services for unexpected staff illness or departure

• Support for districts that may have staff without the

appropriate/adequate background

• One-on-one hands-on training for new or interim personnel • Assistance with state funding questions

• Bond accounting issues • Tax rate adoption and reporting

• Assistance with budget preparation and analysis • Assistance with grant coding and analysis • Payroll preparation

• Accounts payable processing • Monthly bank reconciliations

• Quarterly and annual reporting for TRS/IRS

Financial Audit Preparation

Our experienced staff of CPAs and accountants will review your district’s financial data in order to assure the books and records

are complete and accurate prior to the outside auditor’s annual scheduled visit.

Services include:

• Review the balance sheet portion of the general ledger • Review/Reconcile State Revenue

• Review/Reconcile Federal Grant Revenue and reporting • Record year end accrual entries

• District audit report is reviewed prior to and in anticipation of board approval

FOR-C Software

The Financial Organizational Review and Compliance (FOR-C) Software is a comprehensive web-based Financial Audit Toolkit

supported by ESC Region 12 business staff. The software creates

a template for district policies and procedures allowing for easy ongoing updates and maintenance.

Tools include:

• Financial Policies and Procedures

• General Information about Financial Audits • Common Audit Findings

• Internal Fiscal Audit Review Protocol • Purchasing Manual Template • Investment Strategy Sample Manual • An Administrator’s Guide to School Finance • Federal and State Program Audit Tools

• Special Education Operating Guidelines Template • Time and Effort, Job Descriptions, Maintenance of Effort

and more

• General Sample Forms • Power Point Training

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A variety of student administrative software and

support packages is available based on school need.

These web-based products and services assist schools

in complying with state and local reporting and tracking

student progress. Training and support is provided with

workshops and email/phone assistance.

TSDS/PEIMS Co-op

ESC Region 12 provides training on TSDS/PEIMS data elements and requirements and facilitates TSDS/PEIMS services to meet statewide submission requirements with all ESC Region 12 districts.

INFORMATION SERVICES - STUDENT

Services include: • TSDS/PEIMS Training

• Facilitation of PEIMS submission processes • Student Attendance Accounting Handbook training and support

• Summer and Fall TSDS/PEIMS updates • TSDS Unique ID

• Discipline Training • PEIMS Admin Overview • Edit+ Technical Support

• TREx, PET, PID, Unique ID, Edit Plus Support • ECDS

Customer Testimonial

“Our regional service center allows our district to function and operate at a fraction of the cost we would have to pay if we were seeking public or private assistance.”

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INFORMATION SERVICES - STUDENT

OnData Suite

OnData Suite is a web-based PEIMS-focused data analysis tool that adds value to your PEIMS information by providing access to thousands of reports. Hosting service is provided by ESC Region 12.

OnData Suite reports include:

• All Student and Staff Data for prior 10 years

• All Actual Financial Data • All Budget Financial Data

• PBMAS Accountability Reports for Bilingual, Career Tech, Special Education and NCLB

• FIRST Rating Report

• OCR (Office of Civil Rights) Report

• Student Cohort Reports

• TAKS/STAAR to PEIMS Disaggregation

David McKamie 254.297.1229 [email protected]

Skyward Student Software &

Support

Skyward Student Software is a web-based fully featured student software package designed exclusively for Texas schools with

accompanying support by ESC Region 12 staff.

Benefits Include:

TxEIS Student Software & Support

TxEIS Student Software is a web-based student software package designed exclusively for Texas schools with accompanying

support by ESC Region 12 staff.

• TxEIS Student Software Hosting • State Software Field Level Support • PEIMS Support (Includes PID, PET, TREx)

• TxEIS/Peims workshops for campus users, counselors, principals and PEIMS personnel

• Online registration through Parent Portal (txconnect) • Attendance/Attendance Letter System

• Scheduling/TxMyZone

• Grade Book, Grade Reporting/GPA & Transcripts • Discipline/Teacher Gradebook Referrals • Special Education

• Health, including State Mandated Reports • Graduation Plan

• Test Scores, including ACT/SAT input • OCR (Office of Civil Rights) Reporting

• Parent Portal including mobile capability

• Exports: TRex, PET, Unique ID, Cafeteria, Fitness Gram, STAAR/TAKS Precoding, Online STAAR/TAKS EOC , DMAC Class Roster, Eduphoria

• Personal Graduation Plan (PGP) • TSDS

• ECDS

• Document Storage

Business &

Financial Services

RECORDS & DATA

• State Software Field Level Support

• PEIMS Support (Includes PID, PET, TREx)

• Fully-Hosted DR • Texas & Federal Reports • Web Hosting

• Census/Demographics • Scheduling

• Master Schedule Builder • Attendance • Grading/Report Cards • Discipline • Transportation Reporting • Data Mining • Athletic Eligibility • Educator Access+ • Transcripts • SMS-Mobile • Open Enrollment • Graduation Requirements • Gradebooks • Health Records • Family Access • Lesson Plans • TSDS • ECDS

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SCHOOL FINANCE

School Finance Services

This service provides superintendents, business managers, finance

directors and transportation directors with expert assistance, professional development opportunities and trainings. School Finance Services include:

• Transportation Reporting • Business Managers’ Roundtable • SOF Template Workshop

• Public Funds Investment Act – Investment Officer Training

Financial Benchmarking Services

This service provides superintendents, business managers, finance

directors and program directors with periodic reports from the School

Finance department to assist with revenue projection, cash flow

management and compliance with state and federal programs. Financial Benchmarking Services include:

• Calculation of state funding each attendance cycle, based on changing student attendance and demographic data

• Cash flow analysis, estimation of cash position and comparison of

revenues to expenditures performed monthly

• Calculation of compliance with state and federal programs, performed semi-annually, for IDEA MOE, ESEA MOE and state allotments

Business Office Support

Services (B.O.S.S.)

This service provides superintendents, business managers,

finance directors and program directors with assistance

and periodic reports in the areas of state and local revenue

projection, analysis of cash flow and calculation of cash

position.

Business Office Support Services (B.O.S.S.)

include:

• Calculation of state funding each attendance cycle based on changing student attendance and demographic data

• Monthly cash flow analysis, estimation of cash position

and comparison of revenues to expenditures

The School Finance Program supports school

districts, charter schools and other educational

institutions by providing state and local revenue

planning and modeling, state aid forecasting

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Program Contact: Nick Brown 254.297.1112 [email protected]

RELATED PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Business Managers’ Roundtable

• School Business Conference

For all professional development opportunities

and events, please visit our online registration

system at

www.esc12.net

.

Business &

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MASTER TEACHER

CERTIFICATION

A Master Teacher is an individual who holds a Master Teacher

Certificate and whose primary duties are to teach the content

and to serve as a content teacher mentor to other teachers.

Master teacher certification will result in deeper content and

pedagogy knowledge to effectively instruct struggling students

and to effectively mentor campus teachers.

The ESC Region 12 Master Teacher Preparation

Program (Master Reading or Master Math

Teacher Certification) provides approximately

100 hours of instruction, which includes:

• Content

• Pedagogy

• Collaboration

• Test preparation

• Expert assistance

• Books for the course

The successful completion of the program allows teachers to take the appropriate certification test for possible master

teacher certification in Reading (K-12), Math (EC-4, 4-8, 8-12) or Science (EC-4, 4-8, 8-12).

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MASTER TEACHER

CERTIFICATION

Curriculum,

Instruction &

Assessment

• Enhanced Curriculum Co-op

• TEKS Resource System Co-op

• Gifted & Talented Co-op

• Content Area Training & Support

• Texas Regional Science & Math Collaboratives

• Response to Intervention (RtI) Support

• Statewide Assessment Strategies

• Instructional Coaching

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The Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment programs

provide professional development and expert assistance

to PK-12 educators in the areas of TEKS Resource

System, STAAR, Instructional Coaching, Instructional

Strategies, Response to Intervention, Technology

Integration and more.

Gifted & Talented Co-op

The Gifted and Talented Co-op provides professional development and expert assistance to PK-12 teachers and administrators in the ESC Region 12 area at a discounted price.

• 30 hours of initial G/T training • Six-hour G/T update on various topics

• Six-hour G/T update for counselors & administrators • Online G/T training at a discounted price

• Expert assistance in options, planning and implementing of G/T programs

TEKS Resource System Co-op

The TEKS Resource System (TEKS RS) offers a comprehensive,

customizable, user-friendly curriculum management system built on current research-based practices. Its primary focus is to create an aligned curriculum for the four core content areas in

grades K-12.

The benefits of the TEKS RS Co-op include:

• TEKS RS 101 for Administrators & Teachers • TEKS RS Leadership Network

• Evidence-based professional development • Expert assistance

Enhanced Curriculum Co-op

The Enhanced Curriculum Co-op offers a wealth of content-area

training and services at a discounted price or at no additional cost. This is an excellent option for districts who are looking to get the most out of their training dollars.

• Content Area Workshops – ELA/R, Math, Science, Social Studies

• TEKS Resource System support sessions • Annual TEKS Resource System Conference • Conferences discounted 50%

• On-site consultation and training discounts

$100 Off Full-Day / $50 Off Half-Day

• Technology Integration Services

• Discounts for Instructional Coaching Services and Instructional Coaching Network

Note: There may be an additional cost over co-op prices for outside presenters,

materials or special events.

CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION &

Customer Testimonial

“As a small district, the services of ESC

Region 12 are invaluable. They are

always there when I need them.”

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CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION &

Program Contact: Gina Pasisis 254.297.1240 [email protected] Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

ASSESSMENT

Content Area Training &

Support

ESC Region 12 offers a multitude of content area

professional development, expert assistance, resources, research-based strategies and ongoing communication for PK-12 teachers to enhance their skills and knowledge in providing lessons that give students research, analysis and critical thinking skills needed to be successful on assessments.

• ELA/R – reading, writing, oral and written conventions, listening and speaking support • Mathematics – primary and secondary problem

solving, formative assessment, numeracy and fluency

strategies, models/manipulatives/centers support • Social Studies – K-3 Communities, Texas, U.S. and

world history and cultures, geography, economics and government support

• Science – Elementary science, secondary biology, chemistry, astronomy, physics and environmental sciences

Texas Regional Science & Math

Collaboratives

Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching is a network of educational partnerships that provide sustained professional

development to PK-12 teachers of science and mathematics.

Benefits of the Collaboratives include:

• Evidence-Based professional development • Leadership development

• Networking opportunities • Honoring the Teachers event • Ongoing communication

LEX Labs at the Baylor Research &

Innovation Collaborative (BRIC)

The Education Service Center (ESC) Region 12

has partnered with Huckabee, an educational

architectural, engineering and management

firm, and the Baylor Research and Innovation

Collaborative (BRIC) to design and test the

next-generation of innovative classrooms and laboratories

in a near-6,000-square-foot educational research

facility located in the BRIC. The partnership

constitutes the first project fully dedicated to one

of the founding objectives of the BRIC: furthering

education and research in the science, technology,

engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.

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Response to Intervention

(RtI) Support

This program provides professional development through training, technical assistance and leadership to district and charter school personnel to develop a district/ campus framework that addresses the needs of all students. This is accomplished through a continuum of services which provide high-quality instruction and tiered intervention strategies aligned with individual student needs for grades K-12, frequent monitoring of progress to make results-based academic or behavioral decisions and the application of child response data to important educational decisions.

Customizable assistance includes: • RtI needs-assessment for district/campus • RtI documentation development

• Program evaluation

• Design of RtI process for district/campus • Data collection and use for guiding instruction • Coaching support for RtI implementation • Coaching support for interventionists • Professional development

Statewide Assessment Strategies

We offer professional development and expert assistance in the area of

assessment of students. Testing programs include STAAR-A, STAAR Alt II and TELPAS.

Assistance includes:

• Testing Coordinator Training and Support • Assessments for Special Populations • Consultative Services

• Communication and Updates on State Testing Requirements

CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION &

Customer Testimonial

“We rely on the expertise and

knowledge of the ESC Region 12

team to keep us abreast of state

and federal regulations and

guidelines.”

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CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION &

RELATED PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• CHAMPS

• Classroom Management

• Data Analysis Support

• Instructional Technology Support

Program Contact: Gina Pasisis 254.297.1240 [email protected]

ASSESSMENT

Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Coaching

The Instructional Coaching Service provides PK-12 teachers with job-embedded expert assistance and customizable, instructional support to improve teacher and student success. Customized services may include:

• Campus-Based Professional Development • Collaborative Planning

• Data Analysis • Resource Alignment • Classroom Observations • Team Teaching

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The Total Federal Program package

is available to LEAs that contract for

Application & Compliance Report

Preparation and join shared services

arrangements (SSAs) for all other

funded Title programs.

• Personalized technical assistance with

any federal program need

• Provision of data collection tools

and on-site federal program

meetings to complete and submit

NCLB Consolidated Application and

Compliance Reports

• Discount of .5%

Let us handle the

paperwork...

so you can spend time

where it really matters.

Best

Value!

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Federal

Programs Support

• No Child Left Behind (NCLB)/ESEA Support

• No Child Left Behind (NCLB)/ESEA Support Co-op

• Total Federal Programs Package

No Child Left Behind/ESEA

• Title I, Part A Homeless Services Support

• Title I, Part C Migrant Services Support

• Title I, Part C Migrant Shared Services

Arrangement

Title I Support

• Title III, Part A Bilingual/ESL Support Services

• Title III, Part A Bilingual/ESL Shared Services Arrangement

Title III, Part A Bilingual

• Title II, Part A Shared Service Arrangement

• State Compensatory Education

Title II, Part A & State Comp

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Total Federal Programs Package

The Total Federal Program package is available to LEAs that contract for Application & Compliance Report Preparation and join shared services arrangements (SSAs) for all other funded Title programs. Level 3:

• Personalized technical assistance with any federal program need

• Provision of data collection tools and on-site federal program meetings to complete and submit NCLB Consolidated Application and Compliance Reports

• Discount of .5%

NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND/ESEA

No Child Left Behind (NCLB)/

ESEA Support

A data-driven program of events and training opportunities are planned yearly through requirements outlined in ESC TEA Federal Applications and input solicited from LEAs.

• Dissemination of Title I Info and Resources

• NCLB Consolidated Application and Compliance Report Training • Highly Qualified Teacher/Paraprofessional information and

resources

• Private Non-Profit School participation information and

reporting

• Alignment with TCDSS Support (PBMAS, Focus & Priority Grants) • Alignment with Div of Accred & School Support expectations • Homeless/McKinney Vento information and resources • School Climate

• State Capacity Building Initiative information resources • Networking Opportunities for Title I Principals/Administrators • Federal program intervention/validation processes

• Comprehensive Needs-Assessment information and resources • Campus Improvement Planning information and resources • Parent/Community Engagement Statewide Initiative

information

• Federal Flexibility information and resources

• Parent Involvement, requirements, policies, compacts and campus planning

The Federal Programs department provides support

and professional development to all Region 12 Local

Education Agencies (LEAs) and leveled federal program

cooperatives. Staff provide direct support through

personalized expert assistance with a focus on federal

compliance and continuous improvement.

No Child Left Behind (NCLB)/

ESEA Support Co-op

Cost-effective support is offered at three levels to districts and

LEAs who join our NCLB/ESEA Support Co-operative. Members receive:

Level 1:

• Personalized, targeted technical assistance and training Level 2:

• Personalized, targeted technical assistance and training • Provision of data collection tools and on-site federal

program meetings to complete and submit NCLB Consolidated Application and Compliance Reports

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Federal Programs

Support

Title I, Part C - Migrant Services

Support

Direct services and support is offered to migrant students and

families in Region 12 LEAs under the Title I - Part C Migrant Education Program, which was designed to support programs that help migrant students overcome the challenges of mobility, cultural and language barriers, social isolation, and other

difficulties associated with a migratory lifestyle.

• No cost professional development

• An assigned Migrant Service Coordinator (MSC) • Training for MSC and migrant program personnel • Assistance in the identification and recruitment of migrant

students

• Migrant student data entry services through the New Generation System (NGS)

• Migrant Parent Advisory Council

• Priority for Service instructor to work one-on-one with campus administrators and teachers

• Assistance in meeting state and federal requirements • Counseling services provided by ESC Region 12 to migrant

students to assist with graduation plans, credit accrual and

accessing financial aid

Title I, Part C - Migrant Shared

Services Arrangement

(SSA)

This Shared Services Arrangement provides districts with direct services required under the No Child Left Behind Title I, Part C (Migrant Education Program) for migrant students

and families.

Members receive:

• All Migrant Services Support

• Completion of the NCLB Consolidated Application for Funding as well as completion and submission of the NCLB Compliance Report

TITLE I SUPPORT

Carie Downes 254.297.1252 [email protected]

Title I, Part A - Homeless Services

Support

Training opportunities and technical assistance is provided in

conjunction with the Texas Homeless Education Office (THEO) as

required in ESC Title I, Part A Federal Application and through input solicited from Region 12 LEAs to determine needs for ongoing federal requirements.

• Technical assistance through ESC Homeless Liaison • On-going dissemination of federal homeless program

information

• Homeless Liaison training and support

• Federal Program network meetings (2/year minimum) • NCLB Initial Compliance review indicators as they pertain to

homeless

• Networking opportunities for Title I Principals, Administrators, Homeless Liaisons, Counselors and PEIMS personnel

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TITLE II, PART A & STATE COMP

Title II, Part A Shared Service

Arrangement (SSA)

This shared service arrangement method will allow districts to utilize Title II, Part A funds to implement innovative programs of training and professional development in core academic areas for paraprofessionals, teachers and principals, as well as campus/district leadership skills for principals and small school superintendents. District

participants in the SSA direct the flow of these funds to

ESC Region 12 to obtain training and professional development.

Eligible programs & services:

• ESC Region 12 Enhanced Curriculum Co-op • ESC Region 12 Debit Bonus System • ESC Region 12 Counselors’ Cooperative

• District and Campus Administrative Leadership Skills • Professional Development

• Payroll costs for teachers employed for the purpose of

reducing class size (must be NCLB highly qualified)

• Recruitment, hiring and retention of qualified teachers

• Improving the teacher/paraprofessional workforce to

meet NCLB highly qualified standard

State Compensatory Education

The ESC Region 12 Federal Program Division and Counselor’s Cooperative work collaboratively to provide support and direct assistance through personalized technical assistance and up-to-date professional development with a focus on state compliance and continuous improvement. Training opportunities are planned yearly.

Professional Development and Services include: • Identifying at-risk students based on the 13 State

Compensatory Education criteria and adequately addressing the needs of at-risk learners and those students who are behind their peers

• Early Warning Data System

• Campus Planning, Comprehensive Needs Assessment, and Campus Improvement Plans

• Technical assistance by email and telephone for State Compensatory Education related needs

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Title III, Part A - Bilingual/ESL

Shared Services Arrangement

(SSA)

This SSA provides district personnel with timely and beneficial

Bilingual/ESL/LEP services.

• Online norm-reference tests (grades 3-12 only) • Completion of Title III, Part A Federal Application, TEA

negotiations and Compliance Report

• Assistance in meeting state and federal requirements • Training on Bilingual/ESL topics including LPAC, ESL strategies, assessment of ELL students and sheltered instruction

• Participation in Sheltered Instruction Institute training, including Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol, to support teachers of ELL students at no additional cost

Note: Districts/charter schools with less than $10,000 of Title III funds must join a Shared Services Arrangement (SSA) in order to receive funding and services under

this federal program.

Federal Programs

Support

Title III, Part A - Bilingual/ESL

Support Services

The purpose of the Title III, Part A Bilingual/ESL Program is to provide expert assistance and best practices professional development that will

help ensure limited English proficient children attain English proficiency,

succeed at core academic subjects and meet the same academic content and student achievement standards expected of all children.

Services include assistance with: • Instructional needs of ELL students • English Language Proficiency Standards

• Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol • Bilingual/ESL PEIMS coding

• PBMAS

• Parent Involvement

• State and federal regulation compliance • State testing

• Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives • Accountability requirements

• Certification preparation

• Application and compliance reporting

TITLE III, PART A - BILINGUAL

Carie Downes 254.297.1252 [email protected]

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DIGITAL

CITIZENSHIP

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presentations to students

Student presentations delivered through a highly motivational and interactive format provide

valuable lessons for young people in your school. Help students learn how to be more

responsible online! These presentations teach basic character-building principles to help

decrease bullying and make your school a safer place to be.

elementary

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middle school

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high school

Jenipher Janek 254.297.1124 [email protected]

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• Child Nutrition Program

• Child Nutrition Academy

Child Nutrition Services

• College & Career Readiness Support

• CTE Council Co-op

• CTE Carl Perkins Shared Services Arrangement

• Kaplan College Readiness Solutions

College & Career Readiness

• Counseling Support Services

• Counselor Co-op

• Student Development Presentations

Counseling Services

Printing Services

• Coordinated School Health Services

• Coordinated School Health Co-op

• School Security Audit

School Health & Safety

• ESC Region 12 Virtual School

Online Student Courses

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Child Nutrition Program

The Child Nutrition Program provides appropriate workshops and other regional training in all phases of program operations free of charge as mandated by Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). Services and workshops include:

• Professional Food Manager Certification

• Program Compliance • Director Network Meetings • Food Production Records • Financial Management

• Eligibility Guidance/Application Processing

• Meal Patterns, Nutrition Standards and Menu Planning • Food Safety and Sanitation

• Culinary Arts

Child Nutrition Academy

This co-op is designed for training new and aspiring Child Nutrition

directors and managers. Training is offered in all areas to ensure

that the district is in compliance with the National School Breakfast Program (NSBP) and the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Training will cover topics such as:

• Program Accountability

• Record Keeping and Technology • Menu and Nutrition Planning

• Facility Layout/Design and Equipment Selection • Personnel and Financial Management

• Procurement

• Campus Visits - for specific areas of need (included)

CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES

RELATED TRAINING & SERVICES:

• Child & Adult Care Food Program

• Child Nutrition Conference

• Summer Food Service Program

The Child Nutrition Program (CNP) adheres

to the Texas Department of Agriculture Food

and Nutrition Program mandates, providing

necessary trainings, support and assistance to

child nutrition staff in area school districts.

Stefanie Abbasi 254.297.1235 [email protected]

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School Support

Services

Counseling Support Services

Counseling Services offers expert assistance, information updates

including legislative and legal mandates, support for initiatives in public education that enhance student development and academic achievement.

• Guidance and support for ethical and legal accountability • Updates regarding legislative mandates

• ApplyTexas reauthorization

• ESC Region 12 Counselor Connection newsletter • Crisis response services

• Access to the ESC Region 12 Counselor Edmodo social media forum for collaboration with area counselors on-demand

RELATED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

OPPORTUNITIES

• Ethics Conversations with Hap LeCrone

• Counselor Appreciation Luncheon

• Crisis Training & School Safety

• Teen Suicide Prevention Symposium

• College Financial Aid Luncheon

Counselor Co-op

In addition to our services above, Counselor Co-op members receive an array of additional services at no additional cost.

Co-op benefits include:

• Counselor trainings and workshops provided at no additional cost

• Licensed Professional Counseling (LPC) and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits

• Discount for student presentations/assemblies

Student Development

Presentations

Our Student Development Presentations provide affordable and

locally accessed grade-level appropriate student presentations that are motivating, engaging and inspiring, led by experienced speakers trained in youth counseling.

Some of the presentation topics include: • Bullying Prevention

• Making Healthy Choices • Positive Peer Interaction • Crisis Prevention • Conflict Resolution

• Digital Citizenship (Prevention of cyber-bullying) • Establishing Healthy Relationships

COUNSELING SERVICES

Jenipher Janek 254.297.1124 [email protected]

Counseling Services offers expert assistance,

information updates, including legislative and

legal mandates, and support for initiatives

in public education that enhance student

development and academic achievement.

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Counseling Services offer expert support and

assistance for legal mandates and initiatives in public

education. Counselor Co-op members enjoy access to

affordable, local, quality professional development

that enhances student development and academic

achievement at no additional cost.

COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS

ESC Region 12 offers professional development,

expert assistance and guidance in meeting Career

and Technical Education (CTE) state and federal

requirements, as well as providing college and

career readiness information and resources.

RELATED PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES

• Connect

3

_Conference

• College & Career Readiness Profile Planning

Guide

• CTE Program Campus Effectiveness Audit &

Program Evaluation

College & Career Readiness

Support

• Professional development and best-practices workshops • Expert CTE Technical Assistance

• Quarterly updates on state and federal guidelines • Performance-based monitoring analysis system updates/

interventions

• Yearly updates on the Attendance Accounting Handbook • Labor market and career information from the Heart of Texas

and Central Texas Workforce Development Boards • Connections with secondary & post-secondary institutions • P-16 and P-20 grants and initiatives

• Connections with P-16 Councils

STUDENT EVENTS

• STEAM Careers Day Event

• Annual Welding and Yes! Expos

• HOT College Night

Career & Technical Education

(CTE) Council Co-op

This co-op offers the latest training, expert assistance,

informational updates and networking.

Benefits include:

• Professional development workshops

• Quarterly updates on state and federal guidelines • Ongoing information through CTE listserv

• Performance-Based Monitoring Analysis System updates/ interventions

• Yearly updates on the Attendance Accounting Handbook • Labor market and career information from the Heart of Texas

and Central Texas Workforce Development Boards • Connections with secondary & post-secondary institutions • Registration for summer conference

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School Support

Services

CTE Carl Perkins Shared Services

Arrangement

• Technical assistance for districts to establish Achieve Texas redesign based on national Career Clusters

• Technical assistance for districts to set up the required 12 hours of college credits for all students

• Technical assistance with aptitude and interest inventory assessments for 8th graders

• Counselor assistance in developing four-year career pathway plans for 8th graders

• Technical assistance for PBM and PBMAS strategies • Professional development

• Technical assistance with evaluation of district CTE program • Career Information Delivery System assistance and training • Technical assistance to CTE teachers about student

certification

Christine Holecek 254.297.1284 [email protected]

Note: To receive Carl Perkins Services, districts allocated less than $15,000

must become a member of a consortium.

Kaplan College Readiness Solutions

Kaplan K12 Learning Services™, in partnership with ESC Region 12,

offers comprehensive programs that support student college and

career readiness. Middle School

• Kaplan Foundations™ Level S: ELA and Math – builds critical skills for middle school academic and test prep success • Success Highways™ by ScholarCentric – develops the social

emotional/resiliency skills that are scientifically linked to

improving student engagement, achievement, and graduation rates

High School

• Complete Prep for ACT, PSAT or SAT – ensures readiness for the ACT, PSAT, or SAT with 10 sessions taught On Site or Live Online • Kaplan On Demand™ for ACT, PSAT or SAT – delivers

web-based, adaptive instruction based on individual learning needs to help students successfully prepare for college entrance exams • Kaplan Advantage™ for ACT or SAT – reviews key content and

strategies with a systematic approach to test readiness • Kaplan Foundations™ for ACT or SAT – covers foundational

content instruction and review in critical reading, writing, and mathematics for SAT and English, reading, science, and mathematics for ACT

• Test taking strategies for PSAT – teaches critical test-taking strategies and reviews content needed for success • Kaplan Aspire™ – designed for first-generation college

applicants with up to 14 hours of activities, guides students and families through college admissions

• College 101 workshops – provides students, via on-site or live online delivery, with guidance on various topics from SAT vs ACT

comparison to financial aid overview

• Kaplan’s College Readiness professional development workshops – delivered on-site or live online for up to 3 hours • Flexible, customized professional development and training

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