1. Middle School Social Studies Department Chair Meeting April 2, 2009 Ann Richards School

2. Our Agenda for this afternoon Jeanne Goka, Principal Ann Richards School Terry Carter, Rand McNally Shayna Sheehan-Ortiz, Instructional Support Data Analyst Storm Vance, Martin Middle School Teri Velsaquez and Tonia Vasquez, Parent Support Specialists Consumables and End of the Year Items Announcements Recognition and Presentation of Certificates

3. Jeanne Goka, Principal Ann Richards School Presentation on Ann Richards School How is “Women’s Education” defined Question and Answer session

4. Terry Carter, Rand McNally Information about new materials

5. Shayna Sheehan-Ortiz, Instructional Support Data Analyst Data Ownership Question and Answer Session

6. Storm Vance, Department Chair, Martin Middle School Rhyming and Relevance: Teaching the Constitution with Hip-Hop and Popular Culture in the 8 th Grade

7. Teri Velasquez and Tonia Vasquez, AISD Parent Support Specialists How to keep your students engaged and involved in classes

8. Janie Maldonado and Jessica Jolliffe Consumables and End of the Year Items

9. Announcements 10 Days to TAKS Resources Flocabulary CACSS Membership Information Programs and Resources

10. The Texas General Land Office and Texas Capitol Visitors Center Present: Stories on the Land: Exploring the Texas General Land Office Archives June 8, 2009 – June 10, 2009 (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM) Click for more info. / registration

11. TOGETHER on RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION (RtI) A collection of free resources selected by national organizations for their members Be aware of RtI…. Keep handy : CD Resource, “Idea Partnership’s Together…on RtI” (provided in your folder) Bookmark and review the T.E.A. website information on RtI at http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/special.ed/rti/ More information concerning RtI activities can be accessed through the TEA Division of Curriculum. Division of Curriculum

12. Thank you Department Chairs! Special Recognitions Presentation of Certificates