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  Social Studies

  Social Studies professional development and support Our social studies professional development for teachers provides quality learning that is reflective of campus, district and regional needs. We ar…

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  Social Studies Summit

  ESC Region 13 Annual Social Studies Summit: Critical Thinking, Critical Connections Come be part of an inspiring day of professional learning at the 3rd Annual Region 13 Social Studies Summit: Critic…

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  Social Studies Leadership Forum

  Our Region 13 Content Services Leadership Forums provide opportunities for Curriculum Directors, Coordinators, and Specialists to network and stay updated on the latest news from the Texas Education A…

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  4 Types of Supplemental Aids For Social Studies

  We’ve previously written about supplemental aids in relationship to the STAAR test, but only generally. In this post, we’ll be offering you 4 types of aids you can use specifically for the…

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  Uncovering the Link Between Literacy and Social Studies

  Elementary teachers lay the foundation for instilling a lifelong love of learning and a deep understanding of foundational skills about the world around us. The task is huge and comes with substantial…

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  History Lab: Andrew Carnegie

  History labs are a great way to make Social Studies content come to life. Investigative learning experiences in history labs help students learn historical content while developing critical reading an…

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  History Lab: Auxiliary Personnel of the First World War

  History labs are a great way to make Social Studies content come to life. Investigative learning experiences in history labs help students learn historical content while developing critical reading an…

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  History Lab: US Immigration Policy

  History labs are a great way to make Social Studies content come to life. Investigative learning experiences in history labs help students learn historical content while developing critical reading an…

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  History Lab: US Mexican War

  History labs are a great way to make Social Studies content come to life. Investigative learning experiences in history labs help students learn historical content while developing critical reading an…

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  Institute on the Founding Documents Series: Federalism: The Delicate Balance of Power

  Join Law-Related Education to examine the principles of the Constitution with a concentration on federalism and its impact on American history. This workshop will begin with an overview of the princip…

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  History Lab: Rise of New Right Conservatism

  The Rise of New Right Conservatism History Lab is designed for students in US History who are studying the 1970s - 1980s. During the lab, students examine eight sources to address the following focus …

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  Teaching About the Holocaust

  Looking for age-appropriate, TEKS-aligned resources for teaching about the Holocaust? Join us for a professional development focused on effective, historically grounded approaches to teaching Holocaus…

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  Teaching Texas: A Look at Texas Government and History

  This Law-Related Education interactive institute provides opportunities for exploring the TEKS in Government and History from a Texas perspective. Experience hands-on lessons that allow learners to en…

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  Next Gen Personal Finance Finance Camp (FinCamp)

  Join Next Gen Personal Finance for a FREE in-person professional development for middle and high school educators who teach personal finance concepts. Here's what you can expect about NGPF FinCamps an…

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  Content Area: Consultation

  We support our clients with meeting district and campus academic goals through our educational consulting services. We partner with stakeholders to analyze quantitative and qualitative data to determi…

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  Primary Source Power-Up: Case Studies for Religion and Government in the Middle East

  In this workshop, you will first discover practical tools and strategies designed to transform primary sources into engaging, student-centered learning experiences. By practicing specific analysis tec…

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  Content Services Weekly Newsletter

  Our CS Weekly Newsletter showcases the latest information, resources, training opportunities, and TEA updates for all content areas: Math, RLA Science, and Social Studies. Join thousands of other read…

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  What is a History Lab?

  A history lab is an inquiry based instructional approach which models the work of historians. During a history lab students do a lot of things. They investigate a compelling focus question with possib…

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  AI Summit

  Step into the future of learning! Join us for a one-day AI Summit specifically designed for educators, where innovation meets inspiration and we explore how Artificial Intelligence is transforming tea…

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  TCMPC: TEKS Resource System Teacher Series

  **This is a district registration - each district registration provides up to 5 seats at each of the 4 sessions.** Calling all TEKS Resource System educators! Are you ready to take your teaching ga…

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  From Learning to Leading: Effective Long-Term Planning and Implementation

  Implementing TEKS Resource System On Your Campus This session invites you to think big picture as you prepare for the upcoming school year. You’ll explore how to apply what you’ve learned throughout …

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  Content Services District Partnerships

  The Content Learning District Partnership Plan offers districts a structured, yearlong professional learning experience grounded in planning cycles and student data. By forming district partnerships, …

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  Content Areas: Custom PD

  Our content area teams can provide customized teacher professional development workshops for your staff. We partner with our districts to analyze student data and determine a focus for learning and su…

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  Content Area Facilitated Planning

  Our coaches partner with individual teachers or teams to provide coherent guidance while planning for instruction and formative assessment. We utilize the Understanding By Design (UBD) planning model …

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  Steps to Creating a History Lab

  A history lab is an inquiry based instructional approach which models the work of historians. Historical inquiry, whether done by historians or students in a history class, is propelled by a compellin…

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  Statewide STEM for Leadership

  This immersive two-day workshop, designed by the Texas Education Agency, equips K-12 administrators and STEM leaders with the tools to shape, support, and sustain STEM initiatives within their distric…

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  Statewide STEM for Educators

  Transform Your Teaching with Hands-On STEM Learning Join us for a three-day immersive workshop designed by the Texas Education Agency to help educators bring high-impact STEM instruction into their c…

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  STAAR Blueprint Breakdowns and Response Rubrics

  These Blueprint Breakdowns provide insight into the construction of STAAR tests. Each Breakdown lists the number of questions, possible points, number of assessed standards, and a student expectation …

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  STAAR: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) & Answers

  Each year, Texas requires students to take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR). The STAAR is based on state curriculum standards in the core subject areas of reading, writing,…

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  Interview with Deirdre Doughty, 2020 Secondary Teacher of the Year

  In August, the 2020 Teachers of the Year for Region 13 were announced, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the results. Dozens of talented and inspiring teachers from across our region were no…

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  TEKS

  What are TEKS? TEKS stands for Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. These state-mandated educational standards guide educators and students in Texas schools. They cover subjects such as reading, mat…

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  Instructional Leaders

  Supporting instructional best practices Schools are homes to a diverse range of instructional content: from exploring the science of planetary movements to building up literacy skills in our students…

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  Subject Areas

  Our schools are academically rich and full of new content, varied curriculum, and subject areas for our students to learn and explore. We work with educators from all school subjects to provide the pr…

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  Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies for Adult Learners

  Level Up Your Career With A Degree From ACU Abilene Christian University (ACU) and Education Service Center Region 13 have partnered to offer a unique set of fully online courses and exclusive pathwa…

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  TEI - STAAR Question Types Video Series

  State and federal laws require a redesign of the STAAR that will ensure it is more aligned with how students are learning in the classroom. Beginning with the spring 2023 STAAR administration, student…

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  STAAR

  What is the STAAR Test? Each year Texas students are required to take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, aka STAAR. The STAAR test assesses student achievement and knowledge learne…

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  Bilingual Education Certification Program

  Become A Certified Bilingual Teacher The Region 13 Bilingual Education Certification Program is designed to do more than prepare you for certification. Our mission is to equip future bilingual educat…

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  High-Quality Instructional Materials

  High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) are designed to directly support teachers in implementing Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS). HQIM are aligned to evidence-based strategies in r…

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  Content Based Language Instruction (CBLI)

  Transform Your Teaching Providing quality instruction to Emergent Bilingual students of varying proficiency levels is no easy task. Are you looking to improve student outcomes while integrating acade…

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  TEKS Resource System - Curriculum

  The TEKS Resource System Is a technology updated comprehensive online curriculum and assessment management systemIs developed BY Texas educators FOR Texas educatorsSupports Math, Science, Soc…

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  Instructional Materials

  According to the Texas Education Code 31.002, "Instructional Material" means content that conveys the essential knowledge and skills of a subject in the public-school curriculum through a medium or a …