ESC Region 13

In this podcast you’ll hear Elizabeth Danner from Region 13 and Erin Wilder from Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation Services discuss updates to WIOA (and to DARS) since episode 1 was recorded. Podcast Transcript: http://www4.esc13.net/uploads/transition/docs/Whats_Up_with_WIOA_Episode2.docx

Episode 6: Best Practices Wrap-up: The Big Finale In this the sixth and final episode of Supporting Students Struggling in Algebra I podcast, Virginia and JC take a look back over the first five episodes. They reflect on what they have learned from each of the guests and share more ideas for resources and implementation. Virginia also talks about her resource for Algebra I teachers, Mini-Interventions for Algebra I. JC and Virginia had a wonderful time producing each of the episodes in this podcast. Thank you for listening. Resources: https://store.esc13.net/collections/downloadable/products/algebra-i-mini-interventions?variant=10062785605 https://store.esc13.net/collections/downloadable/products/copy-of-algebra-i-mini-interventions-quadratics-exponential-functions-and-algebraic-methods?variant=10062777157 Podcast Transcript: www4.esc13.net/uploads/math/docs/podcast%20transcripts/S-3Algebra_episode6.docx

Russell Larson, an Instructional Administrator at Elgin High School, joins Virginia Keasler and JC Sanders to explore why and how we can incorporate small group instruction in our Algebra 1 classroom. Episode 4 digs into a deep discussion about flexible, homogenous, and heterogeneous grouping and the importance of letting students be social while working out difficult Algebra concepts. The benefits of working in small groups are many and the podcast is loaded with where to start and how to sustain facilitated groups. Resources: https://www.aft.org/sites/default/files/periodicals/dunlosky.pdf Podcast Transcript: www4.esc13.net/uploads/math/docs/podcast%20transcripts/S-3Algebra_episode4.docx

Content Coordinator for Mathematics for TEKS Resource System, Tamara Ramsey, joins Virginia Keasler and JC Sanders to discuss the benefits of spiraling mathematics concepts throughout the year in an Algebra 1 classroom. Episode 3 is centered on using vertical alignment of Algebra readiness concepts that may include examining prior grade level concepts to scaffold learning for students struggling Algebra 1. The conversation includes an exploration about why you spiral, how you spiral without taking up too much precious classroom time, and what you might spiral. Specific examples are used and resources are explored to help teachers. Links: Region 13 Product Store to Algebra 1 Interventions https://store.esc13.net/collections/downloadable TEKS Resource System http://www.tcmpc.org/ Example of Spiraling www4.esc13.net/uploads/math/docs/Example_of_Spiraling.pdf Podcast Transcript: www4.esc13.net/uploads/math/docs/podcast%20transcripts/S-3Algebra_episode3.docx

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act was passed by Congress in July 2014 to ensure that students with disabilities leave high school with a clear path to opportunities for employment and further education. In this podcast you’ll hear Elizabeth Danner from ESC Region 13 and Erin Wilder from DARS Division for Rehabilitative Services discuss WIOA and what it means for students in Texas. Podcast Transcript www4.esc13.net/uploads/transition/docs/Whats_Up_with_WIOA_episode1.docx

Dr. Debra Plowman Junk joins Virginia Keasler and JC Sanders to discuss her research interests which include children’s thinking about mathematics as well as teachers’ decision making as they develop lessons for problem solving. In Episode 2 they discuss how to formatively assess students’ understanding of problems by examining their work, listening to them explain, anticipating where students may have misconceptions and selecting student work to compare and scaffold ideas. Mathematics Assessment Project http://map.mathshell.org/background.php ASCD Article on Formative vs Summative Assessment http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/dec07/vol65/num04/The-Best-Value-in-Formative-Assessment.aspx Podcast Transcript www4.esc13.net/uploads/math/docs/S-3Algebra_episode2.docx

Are you using Algebra Tiles in your math classroom? In this first episode, Region 13 Education Specialists Virginia Keasler and JC Sanders will explore why Algebra Tiles are an important tool for your students to experience in order to build a conceptual understanding of the abstract concept of Algebra. . Virginia and JC will also explore the research behind using manipulatives in your classroom and share with you free videos for how to teach using Algebra Tiles that can be found on the Region 13 Math website. http://www4.esc13.net/math/video-gallery/ Join us for our very first podcast in the series Supporting Struggling Students in Algebra 1. Podcast Transcript www4.esc13.net/uploads/math/docs/podcast%20transcripts/S-3Algebra_episode1_transcript.docx Resources: www4.esc13.net/uploads/math/docs/podcast%20transcripts/Choice_Bd_template_hs.doc www4.esc13.net/uploads/math/docs/podcast%20transcripts/choice_boards_packet.pdf www4.esc13.net/uploads/math/docs/podcast%20transcripts/LowPrep_DI_Strategies.pdf