HQIM Connect!

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Experience cognitive shifts that are research based proven best practices in math instruction. Let’s explore the RBIS!

Participants will discover how the balance of conceptual and procedural, depth & coherence of key concepts and productive struggle can create meaningful connections that accelerate math instruction.

We have multiple opportunities for district/campus leaders and teachers to attend. Click on the links below to register!

12/4/24

1/22/25

3/26/25

7/23/25

Experience cognitive shifts that are research based proven best practices in literacy instruction. Let’s explore the RBIS!

Participants will discover how foundational skills, text complexity, knowledge coherence and text-based responses can create meaningful connections that accelerate literacy instruction.

We have multiple opportunities for district/campus leaders and teachers to attend. Click on the links below to register!

11/6/24

2/19/25

4/16/25

7/22/25

Register today: Elementary or Secondary

LASO Cycle 3 consolidated grant application opens October 14, 2024 and closes on December 13, 2024 at 5:00 P.M. CST.

The unique application links were sent to Superintendents on October 14th. If the Superintendent did not receive a link, please complete this form to request a link from TEA. For reference, the PDF copy of the application has been provided. Please note that a formal application, signed by the Superintendent, must be submitted through Qualtrics by December 13th to be considered for a LASO 3 Grant.

To view the recordings of the LASO webinars, please visit the LASO 3 web.

If you have any questions or need assistance with the LASO 3 application, please reach out to judith.coffman@region10.org.

Grant Timeline

• Application Window | October 14, 2024 - December 13, 2024
• Tentative Award Announcement | February 20, 2025
• eGrants Application | February 20, 2025 - March 24, 2025
• Notice of Grant Award | March 24, 2025 - May 24, 2025

To see the list of materials submitted for review, access copies of the instructional materials themselves, SBOE feedback forms, and SBOE-approved IMRA rubrics, the public can visit sboe.texas.gov/imra.

Are districts required to switch to new SBOE-approved high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) under HB 1605?

• No, instructional materials decisions are inherently local in Texas (Texas Education Code 31.0211). HB 1605 did not change this. School systems retain the responsibility under state law to ensure TEKS are covered in ways deemed most appropriate by the local school system.
• SBOE-approved HQIM are optional for school systems and may be considered for use based on a district's local context. TEC, §31.0251 specifically states “except as otherwise provided, the agency may not require a school district to adopt or otherwise use instructional material” adopted by the SBOE.

TEA has released information regarding the new Open Education Resources (OER) that are currently undergoing the SBOE’s Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) process. The new OER has been branded as Bluebonnet Learning.

Bluebonnet Learning Resources

• Access to Preview Materials
• Program Guides
• RLA K-5 – Elementary RLA Program Guide
• Math K-5 – Elementary Math Program Guide
• Math 6-8 and Algebra I - Secondary Math Program Guide

• Printed copies will be available to procure in the EMAT system. Additional IMTA funding will be available for printing.

Strong Foundations Grant & Bluebonnet Learning

To participate in the Strong Foundations Implementation grant, district would need to adopt the new edition of the OER, Bluebonnet Learning. Please note that the current editions of the OER being implemented, most commonly referred to as Amplify, Eureka, and Carnegie, will not be eligible to be part of the LASO 3 Strong Foundations Implementation grant.

How different is the new OER Edition 1 from the “Amplify” and “Eureka” COVID Emergency Release (CER) versions?

• The OER Edition 1 versions (Bluebonnet Learning) maintain the same instructional design, programmatic components, unit and lesson structure, and level of rigor as their CER counterparts.

Can I keep the Pilot CER version or do I have to switch to the new Bluebonnet Learning?

• This is a local decision. Districts may also choose to review changes to the product and determine when purchasing new materials would best fit into their implementation timeline.
• The Pilot CER versions (Eureka & Amplify) are not eligible for the LASO 3 Strong Foundations Implementation or for the additional HQIM funding through IMTA.

If a current pilot district wants to switch to using the SBOE-approved Texas OER, what should they do next?

• A pilot district will need to repurchase all new materials if using COVID Emergency Release (CER) pilot materials and wanting to begin to use the SBOE-approved OER.
• The materials submitted for review to the SBOE as part of IMRA are updated from the pilot CER materials (Amplify, Eureka, and Carnegie) and therefore will require a new purchase of the durable and consumable instructional materials. However, Texas OER, if approved by the SBOE in the IMRA process, will qualify for the additional funding for instructional materials outlined in HB 1605.

If a district wants to use OER, does it require a vote by the Board of Trustees?

• Yes, the school board is required to take a board vote to ratify the document that reports on the TEKS Certification of the materials used, including OER or other curriculum.

We are often asked about districts that are effectively implementing Eureka and Amplify effectively.

Check out the Texas Innovator Districts! You can see small profiles on the page or click to see a full PDF with information about the districts. If you are interested in seeing it first hand, you can request a visit using the interactive calendar.

Click on picture below to access web and schedule your visit.

LINK

Communities of Practice (CoP) exist to provide a space to learn from one another, collaborate on best practices, share problems of practice and give feedback to TEA on how the work of Strong Foundations Planning is going in the field.

Participation of district representative in the monthly CoP meetings is a requirement of the PLANNING grant deliverables.

Registration Link for Small Districts

November 7 - 11:00 a.m.

December 5 - 11:00 a.m.

January 16 - 11:00 a.m.

February 13 - 11:00 a.m.

Registration Link for Medium/Large Districts

November 8 - 9:00 a.m.

December 6 - 9:00 a.m.

January 17 - 9:00 a.m..

February 14 - 9:00 a.m.

Participation of district representative in the monthly Communities of Practice for the Implementation grant is a requirement of the grant deliverables.

Click on the links below to register via Zoom!

November 11, 2024 (9:30-10:30 AM)

December 9, 2024 (9:30-10:30 AM)

January 13, 2025 (9:30-10:30 AM)

February 24, 2025 (9:30-10:30 AM)

March 24, 2025 (9:30-10:30 AM)

April 21, 2025 (9:30-10:30 AM)

May 5, 2025 (9:30-10:30 AM)

Strong Foundations Implementation Grant Required Training for Campus & District Leaders

**Training Only for LEAs that Selected Region 10 as Their Approved Providers**

In-person Dates at Region 10 -

The training will occur in the morning, lunch will be provided, and the room will be available in the afternoon for a working sessions with your team to complete the action plans or for additional support from the Region 10 team.

• Action Plan 4: Aligning Assessment - Session 5: December 2nd 9:00-11:30
• Optional Session: Sustainability Plan - Session 6: March 3, 2025 9:00-11:30

Virtual Monthly Collaboration & Support

• Monthly Zoom CoP Session Dates & Registration

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This article integrates insights from brain research with practical math strategies that foster an engaging classroom environment where students actively build their mathematical competence and confidence. By emphasizing conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and effective communication, educators can inspire a lifelong love for learning and empower students to embrace challenges in mathematics.

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Elementary educators face challenges in teaching reading and content knowledge, with only 32% of 4th graders reading at proficiency and 36% demonstrating proficiency in science. To bridge the gap between literacy and subject-area content, teachers can integrate reading and writing into scientific inquiry, explicitly teach vocabulary, and promote a holistic learning experience across disciplines.

Click here to view the full article.

As a TEA approved provider, our Region 10 HQIM team is here to help.

R10 HQIM Team Supports:

• Amplify (K-5 RLA)
• Eureka (K-5 Math)
• Carnegie (Secondary Math)
• RLA Research Based Instructional Practices (RBIS)
• Math Research Based Instructional Practices (RBIS)
• Strong Foundations Planning Grant - Approved Provider Training & Support
• Strong Foundations Implementation Grant - Approved Provider Training & Support

Our professional development offerings, grounded in Research Based Instructional Practices (RBIS), are tailored to meet the needs of your students, teachers, and district/campus instructional leaders. To request trainings for your district or campus, please call, email, or click the button below to begin the request process.

Please access LINK to request sessions at your district.

**Please be advised that these services/trainings would be fee based for districts that have not contracted with Region 10 as their Approved Provider for Strong Foundations.**

TEA LASO Web

LASO Cycle 2

LASO Overview General Webinar

LASO Grant-Specific One Pagers

TEA Strong Foundations Web

Strong Foundations Web (Resources for LEAs)

• K-5 RLA Literacy Program
• 9–12 RLA Literacy Program
  
• K-5 Math Literacy Program
• 9–12 Math Literacy Program
• K-5 Science Literacy Program