Breakout Session 1

In this session, we will explore the fundamentals of the State Compensatory Education (SCE) program. While tailored for those newer to overseeing the SCE program, we will dig deeper into key topics and the session will be helpful to members of all experience levels.

Breakout Session 1

Understanding where EDGAR came from, EDGAR’s relationship to Federal Programs, surviving all the rules and guidance and the key to putting it all together.

Breakout Session 1

As you are preparing for school year 2024-2025, don’t miss this opportunity to learn what best practices will set you up for success with Title III, Part A. We will discuss how to expend your Title III funds and explore systems that when implemented, will make your job easier.

Breakout Session 1

Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, act, make choices, and relate to others. Mental health is essential to your overall health and quality of life. This session will cover practical ways to incorporate self care into your daily routine

Breakout Session 1

Breakout Session 1

Participants will gain an understanding of budget fundamentals from terms to codes and ties to the CNA.

Breakout Session 1

In this session, we will work to identify the elements required for Title IV, Part A Program Objective, and Measurable Outcome. Participants will then learn how the S.M.A.R.T. goals process can be applied to writing and effective Objective and Measurable Outcomes. Participants will then be able to participate in guided practice using several examples of Objectives and Measurable Outcomes written by districts across the state. Finally, participants will see how Objectives and Measurable Outcomes fit into a comprehensive Title IV, Part A program and how an understanding of allowable uses of funds is instrumental in the Objective and Measurable Outcomes process. /p>

Breakout Session 2

How can you effectively build the capacity of your parents and families to ensure effective engagement? We will take a look at the Building Capacity requirements under Title I, Part A , section 1116 of ESSA. We will discuss how you might put those into action in your school or district to support a partnership between the school, parents, and families to improve student academic achievement.

Breakout Session 2

This session is for new federal program directors or anyone seeking a refresher in grant management. This session will provide a roadmap tailored to guide new directors through the grant process and their roles and responsibilities. Participants will gain access to a wealth of helpful resources and information to support in effectively managing federal programs. This session will include guidance on allowability, required and best practices in documentation management at both the district and campus levels, as well as insights from experienced directors. Join me in this session to ensure new federal program directors are equipped with the essential tools and knowledge needed to navigate these critical components successfully.

Breakout Session 2

Through this session, we will discuss how to start viewing the CNA as a process and not a checklist! Planning with the end in mind, we will also review how the resources of the CCNA will help make sense of the first step of the continuous improvement cycle!

Breakout Session 2

Cultural and neurological differences directly impact the academic and overall well-being of Emergent Bilingual (EB) students. A limited understanding of such differences impacts educators’ instructional efforts and limits EB students' academic and linguistic progress. Best educational practices have a limited impact on EB students' linguistic and academic progress when their needs are not understood. The inability to meet the needs of cultural and neurodiverse EB students negatively impacts their socio-emotional well-being and behavior. Increasing an understanding of the needs of cultural and neurodiverse EB students and their families will support their educational, linguistic, and socio-emotional well-being and overall academic success. This session aims to increase understanding of the unique barriers that Emergent Bilingual (EB) students with disabilities and their families encounter during the process of pre-identification, assessment, and following support. Educators will be able to identify barriers in their school environment and learn strategies to support the academic and socio-emotional needs of EB students and their families.

Breakout Session 2

In this session, we will explore best practices to successfully manage the State Compensatory Education (SCE) program. Best practice tips and tools will be shared to help those with SCE leadership responsibilities to be successful.

Breakout Session 2

This session is intended to provide an overview of the Results Driven Accountability (RDA) frame and share how this insight can be used to inform Federal Programs spending. Understanding how to interpret the reports and pinpoint areas for enhancement can help optimize resources and target areas for improvement. The workshop will the indicators that can provide valuable insights for discussions on strategies to address the needs of specific student populations and lead school improvement initiatives.

Breakout Session 2

Unlock the secrets to successful grant management by mastering collaboration between program management staff, finance management staff, and HR. This workshop will guide you through a focus on ensuring effective internal controls and separation of duties for sound budget and financial management of your federal grants. Learning objectives: Understand the importance of developing effective budget plans that align with your CCNA and improvement plans. Gain knowledge of federal fiscal compliance requirements, including monitoring, justification documents, time and effort tracking, and amendment thresholds. Learn about creating procedures for monitoring expenditures and procurement, and maintain a local allowable costs document to ensure fiscal responsibility. Understand key timing considerations such as obligations, liquidations, and reimbursements in the grant management process.

Afternoon Plenary

Facilitator Meeting

Executive Council Meeting

Breakout Session 3

Title I - 01 is a basic level session that will cover the purpose of and requirements for your district's Title I, Part A program.  If you want to enhance your understanding of the program and fiscal requirements and would like to receive streamlined resources to utilize towards implementation of your Title I, Part A program, this session is for you!

Breakout Session 3

The LEA ESSA Consolidated Compliance Reports for the 2023-2024 school year will soon be available. The session will provide participants with an overview of the compliance report and an in-depth review of the self-check items for the Title II, Part A program and resources available to assist LEAs with ensuring program compliance. Statewide data for the last two years will also be shared as it relates to self-reported compliance.

Breakout Session 3

During this 1-hour session, we will go through each of the Title III Self-Checks for the upcoming 2023-24 ESSA Consolidated Compliance Report. Don’t miss this opportunity to ask questions and get clarity from TEA.

Breakout Session 3

This session is the basics of the McKinney Vento Act including identification, enrollment, and other mandatory requirements for LEA's

Breakout Session 3

During this session, participants will have the opportunity to review the Department of Grant Compliance and Administration (GCA) Non-Compliance Resolution Process. Participants will learn more about our non-compliance resolution process, risk mitigation, and assessing and strengthening internal controls to go from non-compliant to compliant. We will share scenarios of IDEA-B LEA MOE, Single-audit, etc. non-compliance and provide examples of preventive and detective internal controls, policies, and procedures to assist with compliance. There will also be an opportunity for questions, input, and feedback to assist with future training.

Breakout Session 3

Parenting and community engagement can present significant challenges, especially when it comes to safeguarding children against potential threats. It is essential for parents to comprehend the diverse risks their children might face. Rockdale ISD and Region 6 ESC partnered to raise awareness about fentanyl, online safety, and concealing contraband. The partnership shared critical information and resources from trusted organizations such as the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Hidden in Plain Sight curriculum to educate and empower the community. Participants can learn how to create similar partnerships and discuss these difficult topics with the community by attending the session.

Breakout Session 3

This is not a self-care session. This is a power-up plan. Please join us as we boost BOTH our efficiency and effectiveness within our personal and professional domains. By Regulating our emotions, Re-connecting to our 'Why' and Re-engaging quickly, this brief workshop is sure to leave each participant enlightened and empowered.

Breakout Session 3

Throughout the year, teachers are asked to complete various monitoring forms to track student progress. Although a lot of data is collected, educators are sometimes unsure of what to do with the information. Let’s dive into the data we collect using key questions that will empower classroom teachers and administrators to analyze and unpack how to best leverage those insights to impact classroom instruction in order to better serve multilingual learners.

Breakout Session 3

The LEA ESSA Consolidated Compliance Reports for the 2023-2024 school year will soon be available. The session will provide participants with an overview of the compliance report and an in-depth review of the self-check items for Private Nonprofit School Equitable Services and resources available to assist LEAs with ensuring program compliance. Statewide data for the last two years will also be shared as it relates to self-reported compliance.

Breakout Session 3

Join TEA staff from the Department of Governance. Come hear about recent trends in dispute resolution and how the emphasis is shifting to more local resolutions. Find out how you as the campus administrator can help your staff, students, and families effectively address common conflicts. 

Breakout Session 3

Participants will discover how the Aldine ISD Family and Community Engagement Department is strengthening partnerships with families and community partners by designing engagement opportunities that build collaborative relationships with families and the community to support student learning and the well-being of families. Participants will leave with strategies to create their playbook for cultivating authentic stakeholder partnerships through meaningful consultation, planning, building capacity, coordination, and evaluation. 

Breakout Session 3

Explore the possibilities of building meaningful connections with families! Interact with equitable, inclusive, & practical strategies that open endless ways to make family connections possible! With 250,000+ parent graduates, Family Leadership’s bilingual leadership development workshops & professional learning series for staff & parents produces strong family-school partnerships. We will demonstrate capacity-building practices that are manageable, transferable, & move parents into leadership roles! *Explore best practices of districts nationally with dynamic Family-School partnerships. *Experience core parenting practices that are linked to learning, collaboration, & build leadership capacity! *Engage with Family Leadership’s proven model through ‘hands on’ demonstrations from our workshop offerings. Entertaining, interactive and practical, this session delivers key strategies and practical resources for boosting student achievement through parent engagement!

Breakout Session 4

We will explore the existing formats for competitive grants at TEA, including an examination of various competition types, the dynamics of competitions, and the shift towards electronic formats.

Breakout Session 4

Reviewing and identifying examples of common issues in monitoring of ESSER and other stimulus grants.

Breakout Session 4

As we commemorate 50 years of ACET's commitment to education, let's come together to ensure that every child, regardless of their housing situation, has the opportunity to thrive. Join us in this session as we dive deep into the intricacies of determining McKinney-Vento eligibility, a pivotal aspect of supporting our vulnerable student populations. Explore the comprehensive criteria and nuanced considerations that define McKinney-Vento eligibility. This session will empower you with the knowledge and sensitivity needed to identify and support students who may be experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

Breakout Session 4

Discover how districts across the southwest are motivating CTE students through creative approaches that include augmented and virtual reality. Learn how many Texas elementary, middle, and high school students are exploring careers in STEM, Health Science, Advanced Manufacturing, Agri-Science, and Transportation pathways and preparing for industry credentials before even stepping foot in a lab or workshop!
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the AR/VR landscape and which are aligned to TEKs, STEM curriculum, and CTE certifications
- Discover clinical evidence supporting learning gains through learning with AR/VR
- Identify funding sources for new technology

Breakout Session 4

Let’s face it. Leading schools is hard work! Culture changes, mental health challenges, safety concerns, artificial intelligence, and teachers resigning in record numbers have forever altered the fabric of education. How do leaders stay positive and forge on? The design asks for strengths and problems, but most CNAs focus on the negative 50%. This session shows you how to include the positive 50% - the power of including assets in the needs assessment. Examine how identifying schools’ assets and strengths increases partnerships, engagement, and growth. Provide encouragement and hope for weary educators and students. Instead of operating solely from a deficit mindset - through root causes and problems - bring in the other 50% by including what is GOOD in schools. Eliminate those root causes and problems assisted by the power of assets and opportunities.

Breakout Session 4

We have been researching effective Parent and Family Engagement for 50 years. We will review what the research has shown us and discuss practical implementation strategies that will enhance your Parent and Family Engagement offerings and increase the engagement of your parents and families. Learning objectives:

• Understand the data and research supporting the effect size of PFE on student academic achievement and the effect size of various PFE intervention solutions.
• Know what shifts have happened in PFE research over the last 50 years and the impact new knowledge can have on your selection of PFE strategies.
• Know some of the resources, suggestions, and tools that can be used for dual capacity building that address some of the barriers to effective PFE.
• Apply knowledge of PFE requirements and potential solutions to develop capacity building activities.

Breakout Session 4

This session is designed to:

Highlight the Importance of Mental Health in Education: Understand how mental health significantly influences educators' performance, job satisfaction, and overall quality of life. Identify Stressors and Challenges: Discuss common sources of stress and anxiety in the education sector, including the demands of teaching, administrative pressures, and the impact of these stressors on educators' mental and emotional well-being. Share Strategies for Self-Care and Support: Learn practical, evidence-based strategies for self-care that educators can incorporate into their daily routines. These strategies are tailored to combat burnout, reduce stress, and foster a positive work-life balance. Foster a Supportive Community: Explore ways to create a supportive environment that prioritizes mental health. This includes fostering open communication, building resilience, and encouraging a culture where seeking help is normalized and encouraged. Provide Resources and Tools: Equip participants with a variety of resources and tools to aid in their journey towards better mental health and self-care. This includes literature, activities, and guided practices that can be implemented both personally and in professional settings. This session is not just a learning experience, but a step towards building a more empathetic, supportive, and healthy educational environment. It is ideal for educators, administrators, and anyone involved in the education sector who wishes to prioritize mental health and cultivate a culture of self-care.

Breakout Session 4

Identifying the top 10 findings from the past year with examples. Determine how to prevent the finding and how to respond should a finding be issued.

Breakout Session 3

Will provide information & statistics regarding the dangers of fentanyl, healthy mental health coping skills along with a personal story of loss due to fentanyl poisoning.Will provide information & statistics regarding the dangers of fentanyl, healthy mental health coping skills along with a personal story of loss due to fentanyl poisoning.

Breakout Session 4

We will examine TEA's State Special Allotment Monitoring Program (SAMP). Participants will review key strategies to successfully prepare for and monitor State Allotment Programs included in SAMP (e.g., Bilingual Education, State Compensatory Education, Special Education, Gifted & Talented, Dyslexia, Career & Technical Education, etc.).

Breakout Session 4

This session will show you how to leverage the data you already have from your state assessments and reports to personalize learning and propel language proficiency levels for your EB students. Identify which data to use to extract valuable insights that pinpoint language acquisition gaps, and inform targeted interventions. Leave with actionable steps:

• Uncover the hidden gems in your data - learn practical TELPAS data analysis techniques for emergent bilingual students.
• Design data-driven interventions - personalize learning based on individual needs and language proficiency.
• Implement best practices - discover impactful strategies to accelerate language acquisition

Breakout Session 4

The LEA ESSA Consolidated Compliance Reports for the 2023-2024 school year will soon be available. The session will provide participants with an overview of the compliance report and an in-depth review of the self-check items for the Title I, Part A program and resources available to assist LEAs with ensuring program compliance. Statewide data for the last two years will also be shared as it relates to self-reported compliance.

Breakout Session 5

One of the most challenging aspects of child online exploitation is when these crimes involve self-generated content. At the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children we see reports that include this type of content depicting children of all ages. Investigating these types of cases is hard enough, but how can we prevent a crime when the victim is the one creating the images used to exploit them? This workshop will include an interactive discussion to better understand these behaviors in children and adolescents using a developmental perspective. We will then discuss how to apply trauma-informed approach to tailoring prevention messages to specific age groups about self-generated imagery. We will also share free resources that can be used in your community to address issues of self-generated content with children from kindergarten to twelfth grade.

Breakout Session 5

Learn basic finance account codes needed when applying for Federal Grants and when coding expenditures and revenues.

Breakout Session 5

From classroom teachers to administrators, we all want to build a strong relationship with home and school. Educators and administrators must carefully plan ways to engage our families of Emergent Bilingual students. Limited time, money, and resources make this task more difficult. The great news is that planning and providing accessible, effective, efficient, and excellent parent-parent-community engagement activities only requires good ideas and creativity. This session aims to allow educators and administrators to explore easy, effective, efficient, excellent, and research-based strategies when planning for parent-family-community engagement activities. Most importantly, this season will demonstrate the benefits of investing time, effort, and resources in connecting families of Emergent Bilingual students with schools.

Breakout Session 5

The LEA ESSA Consolidated Compliance Reports for the 2023-2024 school year will soon be available. The session will provide participants with an overview of the compliance report and an in-depth review of the self-check items for the Title I, Part A program and resources available to assist LEAs with ensuring program compliance. Statewide data for the last two years will also be shared as it relates to self-reported compliance.

Breakout Session 5

Many secondary students become so wrapped up in the here and now that they do not plan for the future after high school. The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) defines career readiness as “the attainment and demonstration of requisite competencies that broadly prepare college graduates for a successful transition into the workplace” (2014). However, this must start earlier than college. Many students need to be career-ready upon high school graduation if they are pursuing careers that do not require a college degree. In order to help these students know what is needed in their career path, students should develop a career goal and a plan for achieving it. Once a goal and plan are developed, career exploration can take place through high school graduation plans and CTE courses. This session will provide participants with information on career readiness as it pertains to our students.

Breakout Session 5

The TEA Federal Program Compliance Division provides state administration, program monitoring, and guidance related to the implementation of ESSA Programs (Title I, Parts A and D; Migrant; Title II, Part A; Title IV, Part A; Titles V, VI, VII, VIII – Unsafe School Choice Option; and ESSA Private Nonprofit School Equitable Services). This session will provide participants with the opportunity to provide feedback to the Federal Program Compliance Division as it relates to the various program monitoring activities and the methods for collecting documentation for program monitoring activities administered by the Division.

Breakout Session 5

Trauma is a hot topic, and popular misconceptions can make the subject feel overwhelming to educators who are serving students with difficult life experiences. This session is a place to strengthen hope and lessen anxiety about serving McKinney-Vento students, as well as students who have been impacted by trauma.

Breakout Session 5

This session is a call to action, inviting participants to explore how the intersection of storytelling, video, and online learning can offer a more empathetic understanding of students and families experiencing homelessness. A diverse panel lineup from three different departments at ESC Region 13 will share how they worked across typical departmental boundaries to break down stereotypes, challenge biases, and cultivate compassion for regional clients and beyond. Our panelists will unravel the threads of collaboration that led to the dismantling of misconceptions, sparking a collective commitment to fostering empathy.

Breakout Session 5

Join us to discover how we are celebrating our legacy while forging a golden future through the implementation of the Teacher Incentive Allotment. Explore the strategic practices driving our success in teacher retention, recruitment, and transformative compensation strategies.

Breakout Session 5

Students cannot learn if they cannot focus because of anxiety, depression, ADHD and trauma. The need is urgent and growing, yet school resources are scarce. EmpowerU, can help build your school district’s capacity to effectively deliver Tier 1 and 2 mental health and resilience supports, without a heavy lift on staff. Come learn how this tiered approach can expand your capacity to reach more students, more quickly, with proven outcomes such as increased wellbeing, grades, attendance. We will share data and student stories- along with easy ways to implement with fidelity.

Breakout Session 5

The LEA ESSA Consolidated Compliance Reports for the 2023-2024 school year will soon be available. The session will provide participants with an overview of the compliance report and an in-depth review of the Title I, Part D program and resources available to assist LEAs with ensuring program compliance. Statewide data for the last two years will also be shared as it relates to self-reported compliance.

Breakout Session 5

Ever wonder how to manage all three Title IV priorities along with all the other ESSA programs? This session will provide useful information along with examples of tools and resources to help understand, manage, monitor, implement, and evaluate the three Title IV priorities: Well-Rounded Education, Safe & Healthy Students, and Effective Uses of Technology like a compliance rockstar! Topics will include Comprehensive Needs Assessment, allowable uses of funds, required policies for compliance with EDGAR, effective monitoring strategies, Title IV administrator roles and responsibilities, parent and family engagement, procurement, contract management, inventory, time & effort, and much more! Join this session and learn how to take your Title IV program to the next level!

Breakout Session 6

During this session, participants will have the opportunity to review the Department of Grant Compliance and Administration (GCA) Non-Compliance Resolution Process. Participants will learn more about our non-compliance resolution process, risk mitigation, and assessing and strengthening internal controls to go from non-compliant to compliant. We will share scenarios of IDEA-B LEA MOE, Single-audit, etc. non-compliance and provide examples of preventive and detective internal controls, policies, and procedures to assist with compliance. There will also be an opportunity for questions, input, and feedback to assist with future training.

Breakout Session 6

Let’s celebrate our special populations as part of the CNA process! Join us as we provide direction and data resources to give your team a plan for ensuring your CNA is inclusive of all student groups as you evaluate needs across the 8 Focus Areas. Gain keen insights to “go big” with CNA.

Breakout Session 6

Attendees will learn how to interpret CTE District Alignment Reports to identify areas of strength and misalignment. The analyzed reports will help participants better align middle school and high school CTE programs as well as explore industry-based certification opportunities. Suggestions for aligning CTE master schedules will be discussed to increase the number of completers.

Breakout Session 6

The TEA Federal Program Compliance Division provides state administration, program monitoring, and guidance related to the implementation of ESSA Programs (Title I, Parts A and D; Migrant; Title II, Part A; Title IV, Part A; Titles V, VI, VII, VIII – Unsafe School Choice Option; and ESSA Private Nonprofit School Equitable Services). This session will provide participants with an overview of the division’s monitoring plan, training activities, program resources, and general program updates.

Breakout Session 6

Staff from TEA’s Federal Fiscal Compliance and Reporting (FFCR) Division will provide updates on a number of topics including ESSA LEA MOE, FFCR Smartsheet WorkApp to improve communications with LEAs on Post Award Compliance (PAC) reviews, how LEAs and ESCs can using Power BI dashboards to access data on grant entitlements (allocations) and grant draw down (expenditure) data, and upcoming trainings and compliance due dates.

Breakout Session 6

During the Spring 2024 ACET Conference, the ESSER Reporting Team will be hosting a presentation to ESC and LEA attendees. In the presentation, we will:

• Highlight/Debrief/Takeaways from Year 4 Reporting.
• Provide detailed examples of the most common errors we experienced in Year 4 Reporting.
• Provide best practices for documentation retention.
• Provide guidance on understanding and completing Sections 3.b1 and 3.b2.
• Provide a timeline/take a look ahead to Year 5 Reporting.
• Receive feedback from Year 4 Reporting.
• Highlight the consequences of not completing the report.
• Answer any questions from the audience.

Takeaways: After our presentation, attendees will have:

• A better understanding of USDE ESSER Annual Performance Reporting.
• A better understanding of general guidance provided by USDE and TEA.
• Have a strong understanding of reporting requirements for Year 5 Reporting.
• Will be able to hear/learn about the most common mistake TEA experienced in Year 4 Reporting.
• Understand the consequences of not completing the reporting requirement.
• Understand the best practices for documentation retention. This presentation will allow the ESSER Reporting Team to interact with the field face-to-face, resulting in more transparent technical assistance.

Breakout Session 6

This session will cover the McKinney Vento Act school of origin information along with the specifics of McKinney Vento transportation.

Breakout Session 6

In this workshop, participants will gain an understanding of the critical and significant impact of engaging communities and families in their child’s literacy journey, which can not only increase academic achievement, but also build a culture of equity, belonging, and love for learning. Examples of successful mentoring programs and drop-out prevention initiatives by incorporating equity-based family and community engagement practices will be shared. Survey results from multiyear implementations will be examined showing the positive impact that mentors have on influencing positive reading habits, motivation, and experiences in the home. This interactive workshop will encourage attendees to reflect on and analyze innovative community and family engagement practices and initiatives, to create a deeper relationship and impact on the children and the families they serve. Implementation strategies for recruiting and sustaining/motivating mentors will be shared and analyzed.

Breakout Session 6

Charter Schools often receive less per-pupil funding compared to traditional school models. This session demonstrates how schools can leverage federal and state funds to allow for fiscal fluidity in the general operating budget. Topics covered will include use of Title funds, compensatory funds, safety grants and more. School leaders will understand how to strategically allocate funds to pay for human capital, technology, professional development, security, and more.

Breakout Session 6

As Harry Wong once said..."and what's the procedure, please." A look into EDGAR updates and best practices to help you move through the world of federal compliance and monitoring. Understanding that Uniform Grant Guidance (UGG) was previously focused on performance and the new focus is on risk and compliance procedures.

Breakout Session 6

The TIVA State Initiative is showcasing Dripping Springs ISD as an example of best practice for Title IV, Part A use of funds led by Tisha Kolek, Director of Counseling and Health Services. Resiliency consists of a number of internal strengths and social supports that protect against the harmful effects of adversity. Schools that enhance student resilience report better academic outcomes, more positive school-parent relationships, and safer school environments. This presentation will illustrate how school districts can leverage the science of resilience to promote supportive learning environments and school safety. Participants will learn how students can be supported comprehensively, using existing school resources, including the use of Title IVA funding to support efforts. Participants will understand how data can be linked to strategies that comply with each tier of the MTSS framework, align to needs assessments, and support the well-being of all students. Finally, data will be presented that allow participants to understand how improving individual and school-wide resiliency leads to improved academic and social outcomes, and safer school environments. Potential pitfalls and their solutions will also be covered.

Breakout Session 6

Do your principals struggle to conduct a thorough needs assessment involving required stakeholders? Do they have a process for completing these tasks in a way that follows district timelines and results in having their Campus Improvement Plan completed on time? This session will share the 4-3-2-1 CNA to CIP method. Give your principals this tool to follow, and you can ALL Celebrate together!

TEA/ESC Specific

Breakout Session 7

Participants will learn how to create a grade-level, home-school compact that effectively engages all three stakeholders - schools, families, and students. See how compacts can help establish customer service practices that benefit all three parties by improving relationships and enhancing student success.

Grand Ballroom D

Breakout Session 7

Cooperative work between the Federal Programs office and the Business office leads to success in program effectiveness.

Grand Ballroom E

Breakout Session 7

Discuss the importance of maintaining compliance with state/federal and local policies and statutory requirements. Provide insight into the TEA, Compliance Review Unit - what we do, how we can help and what we look for when completing a compliance review.

Grand Ballroom FG

Breakout Session 7

The TEA Federal Program Compliance Division provides state administration, program monitoring, and guidance related to the implementation of ESSA Programs (Title I, Parts A and D; Migrant; Title II, Part A; Title IV, Part A; Titles V, VI, VII, VIII – Unsafe School Choice Option; and ESSA Private Nonprofit School Equitable Services). This session will provide participants with an overview of the division’s monitoring plan, training activities, program resources, and general program updates.

La Joya

Breakout Session 7

This session will share Golden Nuggets on how in one year how we revitalized our district's PFE department. We will highlight practices that positively engaged, empowered and informed parents through parent engagement workshops, highlight campus best practices that increase parent engagement, and how administrators may build positive relationships and trust with parents

Grand Ballroom AB 

Breakout Session 7

Educators play a crucial role in shaping the future of children by providing them with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will help them succeed in life. However, children come from diverse backgrounds and have varied needs, which can create barriers to learning and development. These barriers could come in various forms including socioeconomic status, family dynamics, mental health, and physical health, to name a few. To remove these barriers and leave an everlasting legacy, educators must take risks on kids. Taking risks on kids shows them that they are valued and capable of achieving great things. It helps build their self-esteem and confidence, which are essential for success in school and beyond. By removing barriers and providing opportunities for all children to succeed, educators can leave an everlasting legacy that will impact generations to come. Through interactive discussions and activities, we will provide strategies for overcoming these obstacles and empower students to embrace their unique abilities and strengths. By the end of the session, educators will have a deeper understanding of the importance of leaving a legacy and the tools necessary to create a positive long-lasting legacy.

Conference Center A 

Breakout Session 7

Do you know the requirements and laws that support students in foster care and promote their academic success? This session provides an overview of state and federal mandates, academic resources, and helpful strategies to assist students in foster care. Participants will learn and identify new approaches for implementing Local Education Agency support systems that promote student success.

Conference Center B

Breakout Session 7

This session aims at giving some basic information on what mental health is, as well as providing resources available for both students and school staff.  From basic simple self-health practices to support services, everyone can be a part of a systemic mental health informed cared approach in schools.

Grand Ballroom C 

Breakout Session 7

How to request grant payments through the TEA ER system.

Colonnade B 

Past President Luncheon

Colonnade AC

Breakout Session 8

This session will provide an updated overview of the State Compensatory Education (SCE) program, as well as programmatic and fiscal compliance requirements associated with SCE.

Grand Ballroom AB

Breakout Session 8

Join us as we share information about the Title I, Part A Capacity Building Initiative, funded by the Texas Education Agency and produced by Education Service, Region 20. We will share an overview of the initiative and also some of the tools and resources that support Title I, Part A and Title I, Part D, Subpart 2 campuses in implementing Title I, Part A and Title I, Part D, Subpart 2 programs to increase the opportunity for all students in meeting the State’s content and student performance standards.

Note: While the services and resources of the Initiative are for ESCs and LEAs statewide, specific content training for Title I, Part A and Title I, Part D, Subpart 2 are provided by the TEA and will not be provided during this session.

Grand Ballroom C 

Breakout Session 8

Reviewing the use of ESSER funds for construction projects and Davis-Bacon compliance.

Grand Ballroom D

Breakout Session 8

During this session, we will explore how the combined efforts in the classroom and during TELPAS planning and testing can significantly impact the English language development of our Emergent Bilingual students. Let's work together to identify these small steps, allowing us to celebrate the remarkable progress our EB students achieve, as evidenced by their TELPAS results!

Conference Center A 

Breakout Session 8

50 points of PNP participation, guidance and compliance. From "What is a PNP?" to "YIKES! We have been selected for Random Validation. What do we do?"

Grand Ballroom FG

Breakout Session 8

The LEA ESSA Consolidated Compliance Reports for the 2023-2024 school year will soon be available. The session will provide participants with an overview of the compliance report and an in-depth review of the self-check items for the Title IV, Part A, program and resources available to assist LEAs with ensuring program compliance. Statewide data for the last two years will also be shared as it relates to self-reported compliance.

La Joya

Breakout Session 8

In this TEA collaborative session our Federal Fiscal Compliance and Reporting (FFCR) team and Federal Compliance Officer will share with participants the three aspects of IDEA-B LEA Maintenance of Effort (MOE) to ensure compliance. During this session participants will learn about IDEA-B LEA MOE requirements, timelines, and resources available to assist LEAs to meet compliance. Our team will also discuss the Non-Compliance Resolution process, timelines, and technical assistance to assist LEAs with developing self-reflective policies and procedures to support future MOE compliance.

Grand Ballroom E

Breakout Session 8

This session will take a look at balancing grants, completing drawdown in TEAL, entering indirect cost & why to take indirect cost, discussion on multi-year grants, end of year drawdown

Conference Center B

Breakout Session 8

In 2006, New Braunfels ISD started its Homeless Coalition for Comal County with three founding agencies. Today, more than 50 partners meet monthly and work to serve the needs of the homeless community along with the support of Maria's Closet, a free to the public, 100% community funded resource for clothing, hygiene, and school supplies for all the entire family. Discover ways to build such partnerships in your own community, while taking away the stigma related to being"homeless". New Braunfels ISD's SAFE-T (Students and Families Experiencing Transition) program is built on a strong training model for all stakeholders, partnerships, and support for students and their families. The NBISD SAFE-T program team will discuss how it has built this Homeless Coalition, marketing for the program for training and fundraising, and its support system for its homeless population. Sample welcome packets, fliers, intake forms, and informational postcards given to staff and community will be shared.

Sam Houston

Breakout Session 8 - 9

Colonnade B

Breakout Session 9

This presentation will provide 5 key activities for creating a multidisciplinary and integrated approach to addressing school safety. The activities will include addressing physical hardening and policy/procedure hardening.

Grand Ballroom D

Breakout Session 9

Grand Ballroom E

Breakout Session 9

Do you know the Title I, Part A requirements for paraprofessionals? Did you know there are different state and federal guidelines for paraprofessionals? If the thought of all of this makes you dizzy, please join us as we unpack Title I, Part A Para Requirements. This training is designed to support the needs of Human Resources Personnel, Campus Administrators, Federal Program Directors, and Curriculum Directors.

Grand Ballroom FG

Breakout Session 9

During this session, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the Department of Grant Compliance and Administration (GCA) comprehensive risk assessment process used to determine risk status designations for school districts, charter schools, and education service centers (ESCs) for the 2024-2025 school year. Participants will learn about our proposed 2024-2025 Risk Assessment indicators, including the data sources and what are the requirements for each relative to the indicator. Participants will have the opportunity to provide input and feedback on the proposed indicators. New risk assessment reports and web page resources will also be provided.

La Joya

Breakout Session 9

The School Health and Related Services (SHARS) program has undergone several changes in recent years. However, none have been as impactful as the changes that we saw during the 2022 SHARS Cost Report settlement period. This session will discuss the events that led to the changes, lessons learned throughout the review process, provide an update of where we stand today, and where we go from here.

Conference Center A 

Breakout Session 9

Do you know the importance of continuous review but struggle to develop a simple and practical plan? This session aims to give participants a simple and systematic structure that can be easily implemented and pay huge dividends to student performance.

Conference Center B

Breakout Session 9

Providing tools and resources to help avoid audit findings.

Sam Houston

Breakout Session 9

This session will highlight the model that Region 14 ESC utilizes to provide strategies and techniques to support participants of the TEA Mental and Behavioral Health Support Grant. Participants will leave with some practical ideas and activities for mental health interventions for all students.

Grand Ballroom AB

Breakout Session 9

Systems and transitions for supporting Priority for Service (PFS) students in the Migrant Education Program (MEP) at the LEA level after switching from an Independent Project to a member of a Shared Service Agreement (SSA). Topics covered include systems for completing Individual Student Priority for Service Reports, follow up/check ins with teachers, counselors, and administrators, monitoring/early warning systems throughout the year, and next steps educating for identification and recruitment (ID&R).

Grand Ballroom C 

Regional Meetings

(Region 11) 

Conference Center B 

Regional Meetings

(Regions 9, 16, 17, 18, and 19)

La Joya

Regional Meetings

(Regions 3 and 20)

Grand Ballroom FG

Regional Meetings

(Regions 6, 12, and 14) 

Grand Ballroom E

Regional Meetings

R10

Regional Meetings

(Region 7) 

Board Room

Regional Meetings

(Region 13)

Colonnade B

Regional Meetings

(Region 1)

Sam Houston 

Regional Meetings

(Region 8)

Room 2000 

Regional Meetings

(Region 15)

Room 2003 

Regional Meetings

(Region 2)

Room 2006 

Regional Meetings

(Regions 4 and 5)

Colonnade AC 

Regional Meetings

(Region 10)

Conference Center A 

Grand Ballroom