LNC Introduction

# of registered participants for the SEPT 2012 LNC

Feedback “recommending this to a colleague”

“I loved the opportunity to network [and win a door prize! :)] I also enjoyed meeting all of the folks at Region 13 - and realizing how much they had to back us up / assist us on campus! Wow - who knew? Am glad I know now and will spread the word!” Comments received via the online survey in ecampus and the feedback cards collected on-site

“I liked that I could select the sessions.” “This was a very worthwhile conference. I found every aspect relevant and useful!” “I liked that I could select the sessions.” “With the varied topics covered, there was something beneficial for everyone.” continued

Improvements based on participant feedback But – also received some great constructive feedback and ideas that allowed us the opportunity to reflect, revise and improve, and reinvent the event. Responding to the client’s needs and adjusting to ensure continuous improvement

Leadership Meetings New Teachers At-Risk Students Teacher Evaluations EOC/Graduation /Scheduling Scenarios iPad: Organization and Productivity Leadership Meetings New Teachers Fun with Figure 19 (ELAR) At-Risk Students Teacher Evaluations Data Driven Tools that Work Facilitated Networking Discussion Topics Special Education As of result of those thoughts… some additions and improvements include slightly longer sessions while still keeping the choice within the schedule… more content sessions… more sessions with specific leadership components Leadership Meetings (updates, etc from state): Core Content, Bilingual/ESL, Librarian, Instructional Technology, etc. Texas Children in Poverty: What is going on? How can I help? New Teacher: Administrators role in novice teacher success; field support and mentoring E Books Tell IT, ARISE, and the ELPS: Free tools and training you need to know about Exploring online Professional Development and student learning resources (Project Share) Additional content sessions such: Fun with Figure 19, Open and parallel tasks in math, Characteristics of a high quality science classroom, and Engaged for the wrong reasons New Texas College and Career Planning Guide Assistive Technology Tools Using CSCOPE to conduct effective walkthroughs Monitoring the fidelity and effectiveness of dyslexia intervention Tools to assist you: iPAD: organization and productivity Services and supports for At-Risk students The legal framework for the child centered educational process (SpEd) Data driven tools that work (general, SpEd) Perspectives on inclusion: a frank and honest panel discussion 2 sessions for facilitated networking conversations Teacher evaluations for preschool programs PEIMS for Preschool SpEd Just Observe Yourself – A Technology Work Session Using learning walks to enhance instruction for ELLs EOC / Graduation / Scheduling scenarios (practical application) AND MORE PEIMS Bilingual/ ESL Eduphoria

E-Campus WEBSITE: EMAIL SP1323377 February 21, 2013 www4.esc13.net/index.php/leadership-network-conference EMAIL lori.reemts@esc13.txed.net You have a flyer in your folder with summary information as well as the Conference Ecampus number (registration is currently open) and the LNC website. On the website you will find the general information and a variety of participant documents as they become available such as an FAQ, this CC PPT, a downloadable flyer, the draft schedule, session descriptors, and presenter information. As a reminder… we have the 2nd conference scheduled for February. They are timed for the beginning of the semesters on purpose. Registration is also already open for the February date as well.