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COVID-19: Instructional Support

Region 6 ESC is Dedicated to Serve our districts during this time of remote learning and extended school closures. Our commitment to you is, and will continue to be, based on customized service and personalized relationships. This webpage includes links to helpful resources, specialist contact information, and the announcement of our upcoming regional collaborative webinars. Please see below for specific details:

Click HERE to share pictures of your district’s response to COVID-19.

WEBINAR RECORDINGS

WEBINAR RESOURCES

DIGITAL RESOURCES

All Contents                         Counselor Support

CTE                           Digital Tools

Dyslexia                      Early Childhood

English Learners                       Gifted and Talented Digital Tools 

Inclusion Digital Tools          Math

Reading Language Arts                    Science

Social Studies                    Virtual Tours

Region 6 ESC Instructional Support Disclaimer:

The Teaching and Learning Department at Region 6 ESC is providing a collection of digital resources that are a compilation of information available from our own resources, educational websites, and the internet. This collection is simply an archive and does not represent suggestions by Region 6 ESC.  

Districts and campuses are the best judges of appropriate technology material specific to their student needs. Please feel free to contact any Teaching and Learning Specialist for additional needs.

SHARED RESOURCES

Sample Parent/Student Contact FormInstructional Continuity Plan - Shared by New Caney ISDRemote Learning Plan and Grading Guidance Sealy ISDAt-Home Learning Grading Guidance Bryan ISDAt-Home Learning Website College Station ISDDifferentiating in a Remote Learning Setting - Bryan ISDProviding Meaningful Feedback Splendora ISD

LOW-TECH OPTIONS

For students who do not have digital access, or in situations where it is more appropriate, low tech or paper-based options can be utilized. Please review the possible solutions to logistical issues:

  • Pair with meal distribution processes

  • Establish distribution locations throughout district

  • Organize pickup times in school parking lots

Items to consider: manipulatives, learning kits, books, handouts, technology​

DIGITAL

RESOURCES

 

Information regarding best practices for distance learning, including training videos to support remote teaching, can be found using the following link:

            6TECH

 

The safety of our students is always a top priority. During this time of digital exploration and online student interaction we encourage you to review your district technology policy and local technology user agreement. 

DIGITAL

CONNECTIVITY

 

For students who may not have access to the internet, multiple options are now available. Please review these possible solutions:

  • Establishing mifi (hotspot) locations throughout districts

  • Enabling district wifi in school parking lots

  • Collaborating with local businesses to open wifi in parking lots 

  • Research local internet provider options as many are currently offering free or very low cost options 

  • Additionally, in an effort to support digital connectivity in districts that have limited options, Region 6 ESC has purchased 100 mifi’s. Superintendents have communicated needs to Region 6 executive leadership for mifi distribution. 

     

DIGITAL LEARNING

PLATFORM

 

Wisdom, offered by Gabbart Communications, is a learning management system that offers analytical reporting, content and instructional resources, easily created course curriculum, and communication tools for school districts. 

For information regarding setup, training, and ongoing support please use the following link:

 

 

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TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY

The TEA website will be updated as often as possible in an effort to keep school districts informed.

TEA: Guidance and SupportTEA: Instructional Continuity PlanningTEA: Guidance on GradingTEA: Public Health ResourcesTEA Summary Debrief

 

SPECIAL EDUCATION AT REGION 6 ESC

The Special Education department provides technical assistance and training in the development, implementation and evaluation of programs serving students with disabilities for increased student achievement. For more information regarding special education updates and resources during this time of school closures please use the following link:

Special Education

HIGH SCHOOL TESTING UPDATES

TEA Briefing          SAT Testing          TSIA Testing

ACT Testing          AP Testing          AP Testing Online Support

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