2012 Regional Calendar
May 5, 2012: Content Standards Follow-Up Training will be held from 8:30 am – 11:30 am at 900 North Elm, Weatherford, TX 76086. For more information, please contact Chip Evans or Donnie McGowen at 817-598-2806 or by e-mail at cevans@weatherfordisd.com.
May 11, 2012: DL 101 Training will be held from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm at ESC, Region9, 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, TX 76306. Trainer is Amanda Wiesman. For more information, please contact Linda Gibson or Octaviano Garza at 940-322-6928 x384 or by e-mail at octaviano.garza@esc9.net.
May 21, 2012: Advisory Committee Meetingwill be held from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm via WebEX. For more information, please contact Mary Geiger at 936-435-8350 or by e-mail at mgeiger@esc6.net.
June 2, 2012: Credential: Professional Development Planning Workshop (PDPW) Workshop will be held from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm at Region 9 Education Service Center [301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, TX 76306]. Presenter is Mary Lorenz. This 6-hour workshop will provide participants with an introduction to the Texas Adult Education (AE) Credential. Before attending the workshop participants should go [here] and view the three online modules that provide an overview of the Credential and directions on how to enroll in the Credential. This workshop is the first step in initiating the Teacher Adult Education Credential process and is required to be eligible to participate in the Credential. The workshop is designed to help teachers consider new perspectives on professional development and provides tools they can adapt to put ideas into action. Teachers will learn thoughtful and reflective practices to apply to their professional development experiences in the context of their classroom communities and their teaching styles. [Please contact Linda Gibson (Region 9 Education Service Center) at 940 322-6928 to register to attend the workshop]
June 5, 2012: BEST Plus Training will be held from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm at Knox Elementary/AISD Family Literacy Programs, 2315 Stonegate Drive – Portable T-7, Arlington, TX 76010. Trainer is Octaviano Garza. For more information, please contact Teresa Erickson at 682-867-7267 or by e-mail at terickso@aisd.net.
June 9, 2012: Credential: Reflection Writing Workshop will be held from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm at Region 9 Education Service Center [301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, TX 76306]. Presenter is Mary Lorenz. This 6-hour workshop will introduce teachers pursuing the Texas Adult Education (AE) Credential to the reflective writing process. The workshop provides an opportunity to jump start working towards earning your Texas AE Credential. In this workshop, you will have access to an experienced Credential teacher who will guide you in how to write excellent reflections that will earn credit towards your Credential. You will also network with other teachers who are working towards their Credential and form a strong group for peer support and guidance through the process. Participants must have completed enrollment in the Credential and previously completed a PDPW. Participants should come to the training prepared to write about two recent professional development experiences. For more information on such criteria please contact Mary Lorenz at mlorenz@txstate.edu, 512-245-9293. [Please contact Linda Gibson (Region 9 Education Service Center) at 940 322-6928 to register to attend the workshop]
June 30, 2012: Enhancing Instruction for Diverse and Struggling Adult Learning Through Research Based Strategies Training will be held from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm at Singley Academy, 4601 North MacArthur Boulevard, Irving, TX 75038. Trainer is Dr. Janet Zadina. For more information, please contact Mary Geiger at 936-435-8350 or by e-mail at mgeiger@esc6.net.
August 4, 2012: BEST Plus Initial Training will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at ESC, Region9, 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, TX 76306. Trainer is Octaviano Garza. For more information, please contact Linda Gibson or Octaviano Garza at 940-322-6928 x384 or by e-mail at octaviano.garza@esc9.net.
January 7, 2012: Goal Setting Training will be held from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at 301 Loop 11, Wichita Falls, TX 76306. Trainer is Martin Loa. For more information, please contact Octaviano Garza at 940-322-6928 x384 or by e-mail at octaviano.garza@esc9.net.
January 7, 2012: Reading Strategies for ESL Training will be held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at 1307 Locust Street, Denton, TX 76201. Trainer is Ellie Fischer. For more information, please contact Daniel Correa at 940-395-9721 or by e-mail at dcorrea@dentonisd.org.
January 7, 2012: Vocabulary Development - ESL Training will be held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at 1307 Locust Street, Denton, TX 76201. Trainer is Ellie Fischer. For more information, please contact Daniel Correa at 940-395-9721 or by e-mail at dcorrea@dentonisd.org.
January 7, 2012: Math 8 Modules ABE/GED® Test Training will be held from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at 1307 Locust Street, Denton, TX 76201. Trainer is Jan Whisonant. For more information, please contact Daniel Correa at 940-395-9721 or by e-mail at dcorrea@dentonisd.org.
January 13-14, 2012: Special Learning Needs Training will have two sessions and the first will be held from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm and the second will be held from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm with a working lunch at 3150 McCart Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76109. Trainer is Jan Whisonant. For more information, please contact Patty Covert at 817-492-7960 or by e-mail at patricia.covert@fwisd.org.
January 25, 2012: BEST Plus Refresher Training will be held from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm at Carter Jr. High School, 701 Tharp Street, Arlington, TX 76010. Trainer is Aida Martinez. For more information, please contact Raul Montoya-Santellano at 682-867-4619 or by e-mail at rmontoy1@aisd.net.
January 26, 2012: North/East GREAT Advisory Committee MeetingPlus Training will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm via WebEx. For more information, please contact Mary Geiger at 936-435-8350 or by e-mail at mgeiger@esc6.net. For information on how to access the meeting contact Amanda Wiesman at 936-435-8363 or by email at awiesman@esc6.net.
January 28, 2012: BEST Plus Training will be held from 8:00 am – 3:30 pm at 3150 McCart Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76109. Trainer is Aida Martinez. For more information, please contact Patty Covert at 817-492-7960 or by e-mail at patricia.covert@fwisd.org.
January 28, 2012: Math Institute Training will be held from 8:00 am – 3:30 pm at 3150 McCart Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76109. Trainers are Kelly Meeks, Krista Young, Dirk Hodges, and Silvana Barret. If you are wishing to attend the Math Institute please contact Patty Covert to be registered. The deadline for registration is Tuesday, January 24, 2012. For more information, please contact Patty Covert at 817-492-7960 or by e-mail at patricia.covert@fwisd.org.
February 24-25, 2012: Special Learning Needs Training will be held from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm and the second will be held from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm with a working lunch at 3150 McCart Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76109. Trainer is Jan Whisonant. For more information, please contact Patty Covert at 817-492-7960 or by e-mail at patricia.covert@fwisd.org.
March 3, 2012: Applying Content Standards Training will be held from 8:00 am - 11:00 am at TBA, Fort Worth, TX 76109. Trainers are Jan Whisonant and Aida Martinez. THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
March 5, 2012: Applying Content Standards Training will be held from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm at TBA, Fort Worth, TX 76109. Trainers are Jan Whisonant and Aida Martinez. THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
March 31, 2012: Content Standards Training will be held from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm at 900 N. Elm, Weatherford, TX 76086. Trainer is Aida Martinez. For more information, please contact Chip Evans or Donnie McGown at 817-598-2806 or by e-mail at cevans@weatherfordisd.com.
April 2, 2012: Applying Content Standards Training will be held from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm at the Office of Adult Education, 5701 Meadowbrook Drive, Bldg #1 - 1st floor conference room, Fort Worth, TX 76112. Trainers are Jan Whisonant and Aida Martinez. For more information, please contact Patty Covert at 817-492-7960 or by e-mail at patricia.covert@fwisd.org.
April 3, 2012: Applying Content Standards Training will be held from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm at the Office of Adult Education, 5701 Meadowbrook Drive, Bldg #1 - 1st floor conference room, Fort Worth, TX 76112. Trainers are Jan Whisonant and Aida Martinez. For more information, please contact Patty Covert at 817-492-7960 or by e-mail at patricia.covert@fwisd.org.
April 14, 2012: Social Media Training will be held from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at 1307 N. Locust Street, Denton, TX 76201. Trainer is Glenda Rose. For more information, please contact Daniel Correa at 940-369-0091 or by e-mail at dcorrea@dentonisd.org.
April 16 - 17, 2012: TISESL Healthcare Training will be held from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Monday and from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Tuesday at 5701 Meadowbrook Dr. Bldg. 1 – Conference Room, Fort Worth, TX 76112. Trainer is Aida Martinez. For more information, please contact Patty Covert at 817-492-7960 or by e-mail at Patricia.Covert@fwisd.org.
