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Opening six new campuses in one year: An Interview with Frisco ISD Superintendent, Debra Nelson .............................................1

The Strength in Conferences- by Yolanda M. Rey, Ph. D........................4

Report: Job Outlook for Texas Teachers....6

Revisiting the Texas ASCD 2010 Annual Conference - in Pictures!...........................8

2010 Award Winners!..................................13

Calendar of Events......................................14

Membership Application...............................16

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Snapshots of the 2010 Texas ASCD Annual Conference

IntervIew wIth FrIsco IsD Deputy superIntenDent Debra nelson: Opening Six New Campuses in One Year!Texas ASCD member and former Board of Directors President, Debra Nelson is the Frisco ISD deputy superintendent of curriculum and instruction and has been with the ISD for the past 15 years. With more than 30 years in education, she has

learned a thing or two about opening new school campuses, which is a good thing since this year she lead the opening of SIX new campuses in one of the fastest growing regions in the state. Despite her busy schedule, Debra took the time to answer some questions about the process, lessons learned along the way, and what the future has in store for her and the entire district.

Texas ASCD: How many campuses were in your district prior to this school year?Debra Nelson: When I came to Frisco ISD in 1996, we had 5 campuses (1 high school, 1 middle school and 3 elementary schools) and around 3,000 students. We have been growing for the past 13 years at a rate of 10-30 percent. This year we have 52 campuses: 6 high school, 12 middle schools, 30 elementary schools, 2 alternative schools, 1 Early Childhood School and 1 Career and Technical Center.

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TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR SUPERVISION AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT (TEXAS ASCD) is a nonprofit educational organization that improves learning through supporting all educators and school children of Texas in their educational endeavors.

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presidentEllen V. Bell, Ph.D.

president-electJanis M. Jordan, Ph.D.

vice presidentAl Hambrick, Ph.D.

secretaryAlma Rodriguez, Ph.D.

past presidentGena Gardiner

Yolanda M. Rey, Ph.D.executive Director

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How many new campuses did you open this year? We opened 6 new campuses this year. Lone Star High School, which is our 6th high school, opened with 9th, 10th, and 11th graders. Cobb Middle School, Hunt Middle School, Maus Middle School, Purefoy Elementary School, and Sonntag Elementary School opened as well. The majority of our schools are named after local people who have played a significant role in the evolution of our school district; many are still alive and others have families living in the area and participating in the schools.

How many students will these new campuses serve?Lone Star High School will only have 550 students this year, our middle schools will house 500 to 600 students this year and our elementary schools will serve 550 to 600 students. We build our high schools for 1,800 students, our middle schools for 1,000 and our elementary buildings are built for 750-800 students.

What is the growth rate in your district?Our demographers tell us that Frisco ISD is approximately 50% built out, so we will still need many additional schools in the future. With the economic slowdown, our enrollment growth has slowed, as well, so it appears that we may not have to open any new campuses for the 2011-2012 school year and that will be the first time that we have not opened new schools in 13 years.

How long is the process of opening a new campus? The timeline varies based on the type of school. It takes three years to design and build a high school, two years for a middle school and one year for an elementary.

What has the experience been like?Because of our rapid growth, we work with two architectural firms and use prototypes for our elementary and middle schools. We change the prototype every 5-6 buildings in order to keep improving upon previous designs but we always maintain equity in facilities across our district. High School campuses are designed individually in order to enhance the topography of the building site and also offer uniqueness and identity to each high school. Just as with our elementary and middle school campuses, we strive for equity with number of classrooms, fine arts space, science labs, size of libraries, and athletic spaces. We always view challenges as opportunities and the opening of campuses allows us to tweak and improve our process annually. These openings are all rewarding as students, parents and staff are thrilled to be part of the inaugural year where traditions are established and the mission of the campus is created. There is such high energy and enthusiasm when you walk the halls of a new campus on the days leading up to the first day. If only we could capture that feeling and sprinkle it back around later in the year when everyone becomes tired!

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LONESTAR HIGH SCHOOL

COBB MIDDLE SCHOOL

HUNT MIDDLE SCHOOL

PUREFOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MAUS MIDDLE SCHOOL

How many new staff did you hire? Our HR department works closely with our campus principals to determine staffing allocations that meet the needs of each campus. Obviously in K-4, the 22:1 ratio is mandated and we strive for 25-28:1 on average in our core classes for all other grade levels. The enrollment projections for that campus and what grades the high school campus will open with also contributes to the staffing allocations provided to the campus principal; the same process is following for extra-curricular areas such as fine arts, athletics, etc.

It’s been a couple months since the new campuses opened; How do you think everything is going so far? All of our campuses were fully functioning and operational on the first day of school in August. We dedicated all of our campuses back in September and October, and our students are thriving and learning each day. One of the major reasons that opening new campuses has become such a science, as well as an art, for Frisco ISD, is the quality of leaders that we are able to assemble to open our new schools. Several years ago we began a new initiative, Growing Organizational and Administrative Leaders (GOAL), which is our in-house program to develop and groom up-and-coming leaders.

Are any new schools opening in the upcoming years?It appears that Frisco ISD may not need to open any new campuses for the 2011-2012 school year. With the district being 50% built out there is definitely a need to plan and build new schools, however, our demographic team continues to refine the construction timelines as well as projected needs to accommodate our growth patterns.

Do you have anything else you think our members would be interested in knowing about your experience in this process? Our district has truly refined the process to open new campuses each year and with assistance from the C&I department we are able to provide the needed resources. We used “start up” lists in order to standardize the list of manipulatives, supplies, equipment, resources as well as furniture and furnishing. This process is extremely helpful to the new principal once they are named in March, and maintains equity between campuses.

One of the challenges has been keeping up with our professional development as we add 300 to 500 new teachers each year. It has been difficult to keep providing the district foundational trainings to all new staff and keep moving the district forward towards meeting our desired outcomes and intended goals. Our district and campus leaders are exceptional in providing quality professional development through a variety of methods from weekly faculty meetings where curriculum and instruction is a major focus topic to district created webinars, blogs, or podcasts in order to provide required trainings or share information. These electronic means of trainings and communication have allowed the district to discontinue “face-to-face” routine trainings and recapture time for meaningful professional learning communities. SONTAGG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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the strength In conFerences By Yolanda M. Rey, Ph.D.

In the last few years, there has been communication, both verbally and written, that annual conferences and other types of conferences have seen their better days. The advice has been to change, because one cannot count on conferences. This is not the case with Texas ASCD, as well as with some other associations. What is the difference? Why is the withering conference not the case for Texas ASCD?

The annual conference, as well as other formats for professional development, serves Texas ASCD to provide entry and sustaining levels for educator development. As proof, all one had to do was to experience this year’s October annual conference. Registrants were engaged in learning, debriefing with colleagues, and networking with newly found associates with similar issues and solutions—all 1100+ associates. The key, in this case, is the Association’s vision and mission that provide direction for professional learning.

VISION: Texas ASCD will be the premier influential force in learning, teaching, and leadership for achievement in education.

MISSION: Texas ASCD develops the professional and innovative capabilities of diverse educational leaders, and influences policy in support of continuous achievement in education.

From this direction, also came a model for content and delivery – The Learning Cycle (below). This cycle gives the conference its place in the developmental delivery. The various other modes of delivery provide the various breadth and depth of learning that is essential to learners. The conference mode is not coincidental, in this case, by no means.

 

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Educators value the Texas ASCD annual conference and regional conference as a learning mode that will guide them to more extensive learning on the specific topic or topics. Here is the event, with curricular and instructional expertise, to build their capacity to implement the best approaches and practices for their students.

Currently, there is another need for a different type of a conference for Texas ASCD – an annual summer conference. It is a conference for the integration of technology into the curriculum. More and more educators want information and best practices in working curriculum with technology. They want to learn what resources are on the web that will benefit their students, and methods to retrieve and use these materials.

Texas ASCD is announcing the Southwest Building Learning Communities Conference – the Southwest BLC. This summer conference is modeled after the Boston BLC by Alan November. November Learning and Texas ASCD will partner to bring the best in technology skills and best practices as a delivery system for curriculum! There will be 21st century skill development and capacity building with the professional learning. The dates to remember for the 2011 summer are June 21 – 24, in Dallas. You will hear more about launching this summer conference early in 2011.

So, as you can read, Texas ASCD is in an enhancing mode regarding annual conferences. Educators have experienced quality and strength in professional learning in the Texas ASCD conferences. The Association will now have not ONE, but TWO annual conferences to provide the needed and critical professional learning. eadership

the SOUTHWESTBUILDING LEARNING COMMUNITIES

SUMMER TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCEJUNE 20-24, 2011 in DALLAS, TX

COMING THIS SUMMER...

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there Is always a neeD For K-12 teachers. Currently, some of the greater needs and more lucrative job opportunities for K-12 teachers are in math, science, and bilingual education. However, opportunities for teachers of all subjects are regularly available and usually dependent upon geography. For instance, there is a significant need for teachers in what the bureau of labor statistics refers to as “less desirable” urban and rural districts.

Average Salaries for K-12 Teachers

From the perspective of some of the major cities in the U.S., a beginning teacher in New York City, with a bachelor’s degree, can expect an annual starting salary of $43,436. A master’s degree teacher candidate can expect a starting salary of $48,747. In Los Angeles, a beginning teacher with a bachelor’s degree can expect an annual staring salary of $49,497 and $55,124 for those with a master’s degree. In Philadelphia, it’s $39.914 and $41,088 respectively. In Atlanta, it’s $43,231 and $47,554. In Chicago, it’s $43,233 and $46,228. In Houston, it’s $42,745 and $43,745.

Overall, projected enrollment figures by geographic regions are excellent indicators of where new teacher opportunities exist. Through 2016, enrollments in K-12 schools are expected to slow down as children of baby boomers leave the system. Fast-growing states, such as Nevada, Arizona, Texas and Georgia, will experience the largest enrollment increases. Enrollments in the Midwest are expected to be steady, while those in the Northeast are expected to decline. Teachers who are mobile and earn licensure in multiple subjects have the most job opportunities available to them.

NatioNal Job outlook for teachersby George Lorenzo

According to the most recent reports published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, median annual earnings for kindergarten, elementary, middle, and secondary school teachers range from $43,580 to $48,690; the lowest 10 percent earn $28,590 to $33,070; the top 10 percent earn $67,490 to $76,100. Median earnings for preschool teachers are $22,680. According to recent reports from the American Federation of Teachers, beginning teachers with a bachelor’s degree earn an average of $31,753. The estimated average salary of all public elementary and secondary school teachers is $47,602.

Jobs in Educational Leadership To state what seems like the obvious, there is always a need for effective leaders in any occupation. School principals, vice principals, and other high-level administrative jobs in the K-12 sector are available to practicing teachers who aspire to advance their careers and ultimately earn higher incomes in the more challenging field of educational leadership.Educational leaders are responsible for both the financial and intellectual capital of the institutions they help to manage on a day-to-day basis. In K-12, educational administrators set the academic tone and work with teachers to develop high academic standards. They also interact with students, parents and community organizations. In addition, preparing budgets and reports and overseeing the allocations of supplies and services are all part of an educational administrator’s duties.A master’s degree in educational leadership, coupled with significant experience as a teacher, can lead to positions that range in salary from an average of $67,735 as an elementary school assistant principal to an average of $92,965 for a senior high school principal. Job opportunities for education administrators should be excellent as the number of retired administrators rises over the next ten years.

Jobs in Special Education Special education teachers work with students who have some form of a disability, from mild to moderate to severe. As schools become more inclusive, special education teachers and general education teachers increasingly work together. In addition to leading classes comprised of special education students only, special education teachers are responsible for showing other teachers at their school how to adapt their curriculums and techniques to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

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The need for special education teachers is expected to increase faster than need for most other teachers because the number of students with disabilities entering school systems continues to increase.

According to recent information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, median annual earnings for special education teachers in preschools, kindergartens, and elementary schools is $46,360. The median annual salary of middle school special education teachers is $47,650. The median annual salary of special education teachers in secondary schools is $48,330.

Jobs in Mathematics or ScienceAccording to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), there are too many teachers who teach outside of their areas of specialization. This is particularly true for math and science teachers who, in many schools today, are lacking the right amount of academic preparation in these subjects. For example, in low-income schools, many math teachers did not minor or major in math when they attended college. NCTM says that there is less than a 50 percent chance that students in low-income schools have a math teacher who earned both a license and degree in math.

The same holds true for science teachers. A recent report published by the Business Higher Education Forum (BHEF), points to a projected national shortfall of more than 280,000 new mathematics and science teachers by 2015.

Many states and school districts are coming up with new incentives and strategies to increase the number of math and science teachers. In California, there is a senate bill geared toward providing a means to authorize certain school districts to offer extra pay for math and science teachers. The bill also seeks to allocate funds and resources to improve the quality of instructional materials and physical infrastructure at those schools that have a high percentage of under-prepared math and science teachers.

Jobs in Social SciencesPsychology, anthropology, archaeology, economics, sociology, and political science are some of the subjects that can fall under the category of social science. For the most part, a social science teacher will cover the history of world cultures, behaviors and politics, informing students about the skills they will need to form opinions and take action to become active citizens.

Jobs in English Language Learning (ELL) and English as a Second Language (ESL)The number of non-English-speaking students is expected to grow, creating a demand for ELL and ESL teachers. English language learners are the fastest growing segment of the K-12 student population. Students who speak other than English at home account for almost 19 percent of all K-12 students in the U.S., and it is estimated that these students will comprise over 40 percent of all K-12 students in the U.S. by 2030.

California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois enroll 68 percent of ELL elementary school students. However, many ELL students and their families are starting to move to other parts of the country, where immigration populations have traditionally been very small. Such changes in population migrations are bringing about an increased demand for ELL and ESL teachers throughout the U.S.

Jobs in Instructional DesignIt’s no secret that more K-12 instruction is going online, with students and teachers utilizing a vast array of Internet resources, social networks and new educational technologies more than ever before. Consequently, there’s a demand for graduates who have the necessary skills to integrate such technologies into the classroom, as well as for fully online or partially online (blended or hybrid) teaching and learning environments that are growing in numbers and sophistication. Today’s digital and information age has brought about a new and

growing demand for educators who understand how use educational technologies to enhance teaching and learning as

well as to develop and sustain assessment and data analysis systems that effectively measure student learning outcomes in order to inform strategic goals. In addition to implementing new technologies, professionals in the field of instructional coordination and design are often responsible for helping to select textbook and other materials, training teachers and assessing educational program for quality and adherence to regulations and standards. Overall, education-oriented information technologists and instructional designers and coordinators play a large role in improving the quality of education. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for such positions, which requires a master’s degree, typically start at around $52,790. The number of instructional coordinators is expected to grow by 22 percent through 2016.

“A recent report ... points to a projected national shortfall of more than 280,000 new

mathematics and science teachers by 2015.”

For article sources and author informtaion, click here.

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Texas ASCD2010Annual Conference

rememberIng another great conFerence

On October 24, 2010 more than 1,000 educators from across Texas arrived in Houston for the Texas ASCD 2010 Annual Conference: Designing Boundless Futures for 21st Century Learners. The conference was a great success, marked by a pre-conference day with Alan November, nearly 50 concurrent ses-sion, 5 keynote presentations, 5 special sessions and a number of extracurricular activities throughout the 3-day conference. Additionally, attendees were treated to a variety of spectacular student performances by area youth. We have collected some of the conference highlights in the following photo essay. Additionally, videos of the keynote presentations as well as a full web gallery available on our website in December.

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1. Grantham Academy ROTC of Aldine ISD presented the colors to kick off the conference.2. Maya Haywood sang a moving rendition of the National Anthem.3. Ellen Bell (center), Texas ASCD president, along with (l-r) Yolanda Rey, Gena Gardiner, Andrew Hargreaves, Janis Jordan and Chuck Morris welcomed everyone to the opening General Session.

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1. Alan November presenting at the pre-conference on Saturday.2. Ken Kay and Andrew Hargreaves share ideas and opinions at Sunday’s special session.3. Andrew Hargreaves kicks off the annual conference with the first keynote on Sunday.4. Hall Davidson talks about the need for more digital integration in the classroom.5. Lee Crockett starts Monday off with enthusiasm and humor while exploring the future of education.6. Eric Jensen closes the conference with the final keynote on Tuesday.

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1. Ellen Bell welcomes attendees to the Superintendents/Central Office Leadership Brunch on Sunday.2. Invited guests enjoy brunch before the Legislative Panel discussion at the Superintendent’s Brunch.3. Ellen Bell, Janis Jordan, and Yolanda Rey (l-r) cut the ribbon, officially opening the exhibit hall and starting the Welcome Reception. 4. Attendees enjoy the student art show open throughout the conference.5. The Welcome reception kept guests entertained with food, drinks, music and Salsa dancing!

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1. Monday’s All-Attendee lunch was not only delicious, but offered a lively and informative Legislative Panel discussion moderated by David Anderson of Hillco Partners.2. T.E.A.C.H. award winner, Stephanie Ryon, with her prin-cipal Michelle King who nominated her for the award, at the President’s Reception Monday night.3. Texas ASCD President-elect Al Hambrick, Board member David Belding, and guest enjoy some food and good com-pany at the President’s Reception.4. Attendees enjoyed the free Salsa Dancing lessons during the Welcome Reception on Sunday evening.5. Vonita White, Virginia Cotten, Yolanda Rey, Glenda Heil, Barbara Gideon, and Norma Jost take a moment to catch up at the President’s Reception.

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61. and 2. Dancers from the Aldine Dance Company delighted attendees before the opening General Session.3. The Klein Colllins String Orchestra performed several pieces before the final General Session on Tuesday.4. The HSPVA String Quartet added to the of elegance to the President’s Reception Monday evening.5. The Meyer Freedom Choir and Recorder Ensemble showed their patriotic spirit with several songs before Monday’s afternoon General Session.6. The Aldine ISD Steel Drum Ensemble set a festive mood at the Welcome Reception Sunday evening.

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Deborah CoxFlour Bluff ISDElementary LevelT.E.A.C.H. AwardRecipient

Stephanie RyonCoppell ISDSecondary LevelT.E.A.C.H. AwardRecipient

AwArd reciPienTsTexas ASCD 2010 - 2011Congratulations to the

George H. and Gwyn Brownlee Leadership Award recognizes and honors a Texas ASCD member who has performed instructional, supervisory, and curricular duties and responsibilities consistent with the purpose of the organization in an exemplary manner.

T.E.A.C.H. AwardThe Texas ASCD Texas Educators Achieving Classroom Honors (T.E.A.C.H.) Award recognizes an educator for his or her pioneering efforts in the classroom that strongly affect the learning of the students they teach.

Both Deborah Cox and Stephanie Ryon exemplify the qualities of a T.E.A.C.H. recipients. To read the nomination letters from their principals, follow this link to our website.

Deborah offering gratitude and appreciation while receiving the 2010 T.E.A.C.H. award at the Texas ASCD Annual Conference

Stephanie thanked family and her principal while receiving the 2010

T.E.A.C.H. award at the Texas ASCD Annual Conference

The 2010 recipient of the Brownlee award is Glenda Heil, who was nominated by Mesquite ISD Superintendent Linda Henrie, Ed. D. Henrie said of Heil, “Glenda is a model leader in that she is tireless in her own work ethic. She gives far more than 100 percent to the district, yet she believes in sharing successes and makes sure the ‘team’ gets the praise for successful endeavors.”

To read the entire nomination letter, follow this link to our website. Congratulations, Glenda on the well-deserved honor!

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December 2010

December 2ndDay of DiscoveryRegion 11, ESC - Fort Worth

January 2011

January 14thDay of DiscoveryThe Berry Center - Cypress-Fairbanks ISD - Houston Area

January 31stPreparing for the High School Math TAKS using Reading StrategiesCaLandra PervisSan Antonio ISD

February 2011February 16thDay of DiscoveryCorpus Christi ISD

February 17th & 18thCurriculum Leadership Academy IVThe Pat May Center -HEB ISD - Bedford, Texas(First session of 3 sessions)

march 2011March 1-2Jay McTigheLocation: TBD

aprIl 2011

April 13thDay of DiscoveryAmarillo area

Texas ASCD Calendar of EventsApril 13-14thUsing Graphic Organizers and Assessment Tools to Make Mathematics Content More Accessible to Struggling StudentsBeatrice Moore LuchinSession One of ThreeFrisco, ISD

April 20thDay of DiscoveryRio Grande Valley area

may 2011

May 12thUsing Graphic Organizers and Assessment Tools to Make Mathematics Content More Accessible to Struggling StudentsBeatrice Moore LuchinSession Three of ThreeFrisco, ISD

June 2011

June 7th & 8thCurriculum Leadership Academy IVThe Pat May Center -HEB ISD - Bedford, TexasandJune 9th, 2011Texas Instuments - Plano, TX(Second session of 3 sessions)

June 20 - 24th2011 Southwest BLC Summer Technology ConferenceDallas, TX

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