Upcoming Events & Training
Suicidal Safety & Intervening Early
Date & Time: On Demand Now
Audience: Charter School Leaders, Campus Admin
Speakers: Melita Krstulovic-Opara from Specialized Assessment & Consulting
Description: This presentation will review indicators of suicidal behavior, how schools can help with education and resources and preventative practices. Individual learners will be able to:
- Explain the early warning signs of suicidal behavior;
- Describe the top areas to consider when looking into suicidal prevention programs;
- Identify how to access educational materials to provide to caregivers and families;
- Identify the options available for treatment alternatives for suicidal behavior;
- Identify the top areas to look at when reviewing student accommodations that can be provided on campus.
A Holistic Approach to ELL Education
Date & Time: 3/23/2023 from 1-2 PM
Audience: Charter School Leaders, Academic Officers, ELL Charter Leaders
Speakers: Lauren Mauel, Kartikey Srivastav, & Sabah Shakoor from ELL Advocates
Description: This presentation will give participants a holistic approach to English Language Learner Education, with equity and inclusion in mind. We will provide strategies for Advocacy, implementation of the Bilingual Seals Program, ELD Lesson Planning, and Curricular Design. We will discuss how to create community entry points to celebrate multilingualism.
Join Forces to Support Students with Disabilities
Date & Time: 4/4/2023 from 10-11 AM
Audience: Charter School Leaders, Special Populations Leaders
Speakers: Laura N. Garza from the San Antonio Special Programs Co-op
Description: Join this webinar to learn more about special education cooperatives, also known as Shared Service Arrangements (SSA). Participants will understand rules and requirements to start and join a Shared Service Arrangement for special education related services and instruction. Participants will learn the benefits of joining a SSA to maximize the district's resources. If your school is struggling to staff your special program positions, then this is the session for you! The San Antonio Special Programs Co-op works in the San Antonio and Austin metropolitan areas. Learn how you can join this co-op if you are interested. If you are outside of those metro areas, learn how you can start your own co-op with other charter schools in your surrounding area.
Maintenance of Effort Requirements for IDEA-B
Date & Time: 4/13/2023 from 10-11 AM
Audience: Charter School Leaders, Special Populations Leaders
Speakers: Dr. Natalie Hudson from ESC 4
Description: TPCSA is excited to host Dr. Natalie Hudson from ESC 4 to discuss special education funding! Maintenance of Effort (MOE) is the federal requirement that mandates the LEAs required level of spending for special education from state and/or local funds. This webinar will address the eligibility standard and compliance standards for MOE. Please join this webinar live to have all your questions about MOE answered!
