Human Resources Advisory Council Facilitated by Melissa Aguero Ramirez HR Director Region One ESC April 22, 2015

Welcome, Introductions, & Announcements

Welcome, Introductions, & Announcements New Retirements Educator Preparation Programs

Principal Survey http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Preparation_and_Continuing_Education/Principal_Surveys_to_Evaluate_Educator_Preparation_Programs/ Located in the Educator Certification Online System (ECOS) for principals with first-year teachers on their campus.  Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits upon completion of each survey. Texas Education Directory (AskTED) Maintain updated Additional information regarding the survey will be emailed to superintendents, human resources personnel, and principals using email addresses located here Survey collection begins on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 All surveys must be submitted by Monday, June 15, 2015. ?????? principalsurvey@tea.texas.gov.

No Child Left Behind Reminders 6/15/15 – “Snapshot” 6th grade = Secondary teacher Effective immediately Use secondary method for HQ determination “This change is solely to add flexibility to HQ determinations.  It takes nothing away.  An EC-6 test still makes you HQ for EC-6 subjects.  4-8 still works for 4- 8.  1-8 never worked for 7 or 8, and it still doesn’t.  But it did work for 6th, and it still does.”

Institution of Higher Education – Paraprofessional Requirements admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate; is legally authorized within such State to provide a program of education beyond secondary education; provides an educational program for which the institution awards a bachelor’s degree or provides not less than a two-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward such a degree; is a public or other non-profit institution; and is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association or, if not so accredited, is an institution that has been granted pre-accreditation by such an agency or association that has been recognized by the Secretary for the granting of pre-accreditation status, and the Secretary has determined that there is satisfactory assurance that the institution will meet the accreditation standards of such an agency or association within a reasonable time. NCLB: Section 9101(24)

Certification Updates – Core Subject Exams

Certification Updates – Core Subject Exams

Certification Updates

Ethics Training Video Administrator Guide Student workbook https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYCCyVaf2g1vuF3qIz1NjEWFeMtxaB MvC Administrator Guide Student workbook

New Evaluation Systems 3 keys to evaluation systems Ongoing and systematic Formative and timely Relationships 3 components Rubric Self Assessment and goal setting Student growth and progress

New Evaluation Systems 14-15 Pilot Districts Weslaco Los Fresnos 15-16 Potential Pilot Districts (applied; follow up with Superintendent for final standing) Brownsville Pt. Isabel Donna Raymondville Harlingen Rio Hondo Jim Hogg San Benito La Sara San Perlita Laredo Santa Maria Lyford Sharyland McAllen

T-TESS Purpose (of new evaluation system) Teacher Standards Formalize what highly effective teachers do Develop habits of self assessment, reflection, & adjustment Collaborative, supportive cultures Teacher Standards Instructional Planning and Delivery Knowledge of Students and Student Learning Content Knowledge and Expertise Learning Environment Data-Driven Practice Professional Practices and Responsibilities http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Educator_Evaluation_and_Support_System/Texas_Teacher_Evaluation _and_Support_System/

T-PESS Primary purpose Notes Personify Continuous growth & improvement Guide self reflection Inform professional development Improve leadership quality Notes Continuous No commissioner’s worksheet Data NOT part of performance rating; should be used in campus improvement plans NOT designed for Asst. Principal Principal exam NOT aligned yet http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Educator_Evaluation_and_Support_System/Texas_Principal_Evaluatio n_and_Support_System/

Evaluation Systems Implications: Teacher appraiser certification AEL = new ILD * Focuses on “soft skills” (coaching, mentoring) * 3 day training vs. 5 day * ESCs will start being trained summer 2015 Vacancy posting implications?

Evaluation Systems Implications: Human Capital Management Personnel HR management Human Capital Management Compliance People Mgt. Maximize talent to meet org goals HR systems Recruitment Selection Distribution Induction Professional development Performance management and evaluation Principal effectiveness

Contracted Labor – points to ponder Fingerprinting process IRS audits ACA

HR related legislation – courtesy TASPA https://taspa. site-ym. com/ HB 171 - Relating to limits on the size of fifth grade classes in public schools. CSHB 218 - Relating to certification requirements for teachers in bilingual education.  HB 357 -Relating to the responsibilities of public school counselors. HB 513 -Relating to educator financial incentives and salary contingencies based on student performance on certain assessment instruments. CSSB 893 - Relating to public school teacher performance appraisals, continuing education, professional development, career advancement, and compensation.

Records Retention Schedule Minimum retention periods for records normally placed in personnel and pay­roll files. Incorporate the periods established by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) or prescribed by federal and state law, rule, or regulation. Board policy CPC Legal Local record control schedule must meet these minimum retention periods. Information on records management requirements is available on the Texas State Library Web Site (http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/).

Upcoming Events Substitute Teacher Certification Academy April 25th and 27th - Workshop # 45444 June 15th and 16th - Workshop # 43619 Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4 – 8, 2015) Nurse’s Week (May 6 – 12, 2015) Take our Daughters & Sons to work day (June 2015) http://www.daughtersandsonstowork.org/wmspage.cfm?parm1=936 Creditable Years of Service workshop June 11th from 8:30 – 4:30 Workshop # 46663

Registration Information Date: 5/12/15 Time: 9 – 3:30 Workshop # 46655 Cost: No charge (up to 2 attendees from a PSS coop member / $125 for additional registrant) OR $175 per attendee (non PSS coop member)

Submit your vacancies on PPT slides! Job Fairs March 31, 2015– University of Texas - San Antonio Attended April 7, 2015 - Texas A&M University - Kingsville Attended April 8, 2015 - Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Attended – Texas State University - San Marcos Attended April 9, 2015 - University of Texas – Brownsville Attended   April 10, 2015 - University of Texas Pan American Attended April 13, 2015 – University of Texas at Austin Attended April 23, 2015 - Texas A&M International University June 2, 2015 – Region One ESC Educator Fair http://www.esc1.net/Page/143 For RECRUITERS – workshop #44374 For JOB SEEKERS – workshop #45322 Submit your vacancies on PPT slides!

Texas Teacher of the Year http://www.tasanet.org/page/69 Due to Region One ESC (HR office) 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 ENCOURAGE electronic submission Application Picture 2 district representatives (1 Elem / 1 Sec) Clarifications: 2 year commitment FT employees; can be PT teacher (minimum 4 hours/day) BUT other duties NOT administrative

Registration Information Date: 6/23/15 Time: 9 – 3:30 Workshop # 46677 Cost: No charge (up to 2 attendees from a PSS coop member / $125 for additional registrant) OR $175 per attendee (non PSS coop member)

at the Domain 11301 Domain Dr. Austin, Texas 78758 TASPA News TASPA Summer Conference (www.taspa.org) July 15th – 17th Summer Law Conference (Schwarz & Eichelbaum) July 15th from 1 – 5:00 Westin Austin Hotel at the Domain 11301 Domain Dr. Austin, Texas  78758

Comments, Concerns, and Solutions Update on www.esc1.net/subhub Back to School Trainings Substitute teachers New teacher orientations Mentor teacher training HR annual activities by month (courtesy TASB)

Human Resources Advisory Council 14-15 Meeting Dates All will be held in the Starr Room from 9-12 August 28 – workshop #43632

Happy Administrative Assistant’s Day!!!!