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Monday, February 17
 

8:30am CST

Accountability 101 LIMITED
Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
This session is intended to provide an overview of TEA’s A-F Accountability System to develop a better understanding of how ratings are calculated. Participants will also have the opportunity review campus and district data to identify areas of strength and opportunities for growth.
Speakers
avatar for Skip Moran

Skip Moran

ADMIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD
Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
NC221

8:30am CST

Adult Wellness FULL
Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
Region 10 staff will present information on how adults can take care of themselves.
Speakers
avatar for Nickisha Fowler

Nickisha Fowler

Consultant, ESC Region 10
With 26 years of experience in education, I currently serve as a Counseling Consultant at Region 10 Education Service Center. My passion lies in supporting school counselors across the region to positively impact student success, focusing on personal, social, and academic development... Read More →
avatar for Amanda Knight

Amanda Knight

Consultant, ESC Region 10
With 18 years of experience in education, I serve as a Counseling Consultant at Region 10 Education Service Center, guiding over 130 schools in north Texas. I specialize in coaching and professional development, helping school counselors and administrators improve student outcomes... Read More →
Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
SW201

8:30am CST

Building Your Financial Foundation: Maximizing TRS Benefits and Wellness Resources for Early-Career Employees FILLING
Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
This 45-minute class is designed specifically for employees with less than five years of experience across all job classifications. The curriculum is structured to provide a foundational understanding of the Teacher Retirement System (TRS), explaining how contributions reflected on paycheck stubs translate into pension benefits. It also explores options for enhancing future pensions, such as 403b and 457 plans, emphasizing the critical role of time in investment growth due to compounding. Additionally, the importance of establishing a basic financial plan is discussed, along with an overview of selected supplemental benefit options that align with employees' financial goals. The program also highlights the Employee Assistance Program's (EAP) contribution to achieving positive wellness outcomes and how employees can more effectively utilize this service.
Speakers
avatar for Laura Weaver

Laura Weaver

BENEFITS MANAGER, HIGHLAND PARK ISD
ST

Sarah Tallant

North Texas Regional Manager, FFGA
Monday February 17, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CST
EC105

9:30am CST

Building Your Financial Foundation: Maximizing TRS Benefits and Wellness Resources for Early-Career Employees FULL
Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
This 45-minute class is designed specifically for employees with less than five years of experience across all job classifications. The curriculum is structured to provide a foundational understanding of the Teacher Retirement System (TRS), explaining how contributions reflected on paycheck stubs translate into pension benefits. It also explores options for enhancing future pensions, such as 403b and 457 plans, emphasizing the critical role of time in investment growth due to compounding. Additionally, the importance of establishing a basic financial plan is discussed, along with an overview of selected supplemental benefit options that align with employees' financial goals. The program also highlights the Employee Assistance Program's (EAP) contribution to achieving positive wellness outcomes and how employees can more effectively utilize this service.
Speakers
avatar for Laura Weaver

Laura Weaver

BENEFITS MANAGER, HIGHLAND PARK ISD
ST

Sarah Tallant

North Texas Regional Manager, FFGA
Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
EC105

9:30am CST

Choosing Happiness and a Positive Perspective FULL
Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
Each day all people face different types of challenges and problems. This session offers many strategies for helping people choose positivity and happiness daily.
Speakers
JY

JANIK, YVONNE D

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD
Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
NC223

9:30am CST

Excellence vs. Access: An overview of Section 504 LIMITED
Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
This session will briefly describe Section 504 as outline in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (revised 1978 to include Section 504). It would cover the basics every educator should know such as eligibility, data to consider, the purpose of a plan, and your role as the educator in the process.
Speakers
KG

Kristie Graves

504/TAG Coordinator, HIGHLAND PARK ISD
WJ

WHITAKER, JENNIFER

504 Coordinator/ Ed Diagnostician, HIGHLAND PARK ISD
Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
NC222

9:30am CST

TRS/BCBSTX ActiveCare Wellness Resources Overview FILLING
Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
Learn more about all the wellness resources and value-added programs embedded in your TRS ActiveCare plans. A Well onTarget demo will be provided.
Speakers
avatar for Laura Weaver

Laura Weaver

BENEFITS MANAGER, HIGHLAND PARK ISD
Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am CST
EC106

9:30am CST

Region 10 Update for Counselors LIMITED
Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 11:15am CST
Counselors updates with Region 10.
Speakers
avatar for Nickisha Fowler

Nickisha Fowler

Consultant, ESC Region 10
With 26 years of experience in education, I currently serve as a Counseling Consultant at Region 10 Education Service Center. My passion lies in supporting school counselors across the region to positively impact student success, focusing on personal, social, and academic development... Read More →
avatar for Amanda Knight

Amanda Knight

Consultant, ESC Region 10
With 18 years of experience in education, I serve as a Counseling Consultant at Region 10 Education Service Center, guiding over 130 schools in north Texas. I specialize in coaching and professional development, helping school counselors and administrators improve student outcomes... Read More →
Monday February 17, 2025 9:30am - 11:15am CST
SW201

10:30am CST

Find Your Thinking Talents FULL
Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
What is a thinking talent? What are your top thinking talents? During our session we will learn what a thinking talent is and help you to identify your top 5 thinking talents.
Speakers
avatar for KristIn Vernon

KristIn Vernon

Teacher, HIGHLAND PARK ISD
Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
NC223

10:30am CST

TRS/BCBSTX ActiveCare Wellness Resources Overview FULL
Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
Learn more about all the wellness resources and value-added programs embedded in your TRS ActiveCare plans. A Well onTarget demo will be provided.
Speakers
avatar for Laura Weaver

Laura Weaver

BENEFITS MANAGER, HIGHLAND PARK ISD
Monday February 17, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am CST
EC106

11:30am CST

Counseling Team Meeting FILLING
Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
Speakers
JR

Josue Romero

SUPPORT STAT MIN, HIGHLAND PARK ISD
Monday February 17, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
SW201
 
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