First Time Campus Administrators Academy provides a structured, systemic induction experience for first-time campus administrators, in order to meet the requirement noted in 19 TAC 241.25 (below). It assists administrators in developing effective leadership skills as they transition from preparation to practice. Four sessions will provide participants the opportunity to document and present the 7 strands of Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL): Curriculum and Instruction, Data gathering and analysis, Team Building, Effective Conferencing, Conflict Resolution, Teacher Coaching and Mentoring, and Goal Setting.

19 TAC 241.25: (a) A principal or assistant principal employed for the first-time as a campus administrator (including the first time in the state) shall participate in an induction period of at least one year.
(b) The induction period should be a structured, systemic process for assisting the new principal or assistant principal in further developing skills in guiding the everyday operation of a school, adjusting to the particular culture of a school district, and developing a personal awareness of self in the campus administrator role. Mentoring support must be an integral component of the induction period.

This 3-part series is designed for 1^st, 2^nd, or 3^rd year SpEd Teachers.

Day 1- PLAAFP/IEP Development and Specially Designed Instruction: Writing well-developed PLAAFPs and IEPs, while incorporating Specially Designed Instruction, is a huge task, even for the most experienced special education teachers. Come learn "all the things" with us on Day 1. You won't want to miss this informative day to get you out of the dugout and onto the field!

Day 2-Accommodations, Modifications, and Supporting Behavioral Needs: Come on back for Day 2 of the Rookie SpEd Series as we take the mound, learning the importance of accommodations and modifications and proper implementation. Also, it's that time of year when you might be seeing student behaviors move from the minor to major leagues. We've got you covered with behavior supports and classroom management tools.

Day 3: IEP Data Collection/Progress Monitoring and Leading Paraprofessionals: On Day 3 of the Rookie SpEd Series, during the seventh-inning stretch you will learn how to effectively monitor IEP goals, collect data, and report progress correctly. We will finish out the series with ways you can guide paraprofessionals effectively.

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