Dual language programs are taking the world by storm. These school enrichment programs meet Texas requirements for bilingual education and can be structured in a variety of ways depending on student population, community input, and staff availability. While the program models may vary, they are almost all guaranteed to ensure that students achieve bi-literacy and […]
Archive for February, 2015
Ensuring Students Become Bi-literate: The Necessary Steps for Administrators
New Grading & Progress Monitoring Resource
The Statewide Access to the General Curriculum Network and Texas Education Agency have released Grading and Progress Monitoring for Students with Disabilities- A Resource for Teachers. This resource will provide educators and schools with effective grading and reporting guidance. In addition, it identifies how to make grading systems accurate and meaningful while supporting students in […]
Elementary Extravaganza Back by Popular Demand
To Drill or Not to Drill Math Facts?
Are your students struggling with mastery of basic math facts? Not sure what else to try to help students master their math facts? Can all students master the basic math facts? If you have these questions, this workshop has the answers. Come to To Drill or Not to Drill to learn about strategy-based instruction for […]
TCSS Wants to Award Leading Teachers
Nominate or Apply for TCSS Award Opportunities All submissions must be in Adobe PDF format and are due June 1st http://txcss.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/TCSS-Special-Awards-Application-141-1.docx http://txcss.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/TCSS_Nominator_Form_20141.docx Billy Sills Distinguished Service AwardThe Distinguished Service Award will honor a TCSS member who has demonstrated exemplary service to the organization and exemplifies the professional social studies educator. The Outstanding Teacher AwardsMeant […]
Texas Travels Essay Contest
Encourage students to write about their learning and participate in Texas General Land Office Save Our Texas History project. The contest is open to all public, private and home -schooled students of appropriate age for fourth and seventh grades. Entries must be received by March 13, 2015 One grand prize winner per grade level […]