Region 13
Region 13 Lending Library
In serving our clients here at ESC Region 13, many of our departments collected books and materials to loan. Each collection was separately maintained and a client had to search each department’s individual collection (if it was available online) and request items from each individual collection. In an effort to better serve our clients and streamline our systems, we began the work of consolidating all of our various collections into one online library system.
Important – Before You Begin
In serving our clients here at ESC Region 13, many of our departments collected books and materials to loan. Each collection was separately maintained and a client had to search each department’s individual collection (if it was available online) and request items from each individual collection. In an effort to better serve our clients and streamline our systems, we began the work of consolidating all of our various collections into one online library system.
Important – Before You Begin
- Please note only individuals who live or work in the Region 13 service area are eligible to use the library.
- To use the library, you must have a patron account. *You're current Region 13 user name and password will not work for this site. You will need to fill out the patron account form to receive a user name and password for the lending library account.
- Each collection within the library has its own circulation type and lending policies. Here are two examples.
The Teacher Tool Kit
Engaging techniques for effective teaching. You'll find
Engaging techniques for effective teaching. You'll find
- An explanation of how and when to use it
- A template students can use to implement the tool
- A place to take notes about how you use each tool
- Video that demonstrate strategies in action
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
This site will provide you with information on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), which are the state standards for what students should know and be able to do.
This site will provide you with information on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), which are the state standards for what students should know and be able to do.
DSISD Curriculum Documents
The DSISD Scope & Sequence documents provide a broad overview of course concepts, vocabulary, and sequencing. Concepts (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) are bundled into nine-week instructional periods and then mapped onto the district's current school calendar. The school year is divided into four of these nine-week periods.
The DSISD Scope & Sequence documents provide a broad overview of course concepts, vocabulary, and sequencing. Concepts (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) are bundled into nine-week instructional periods and then mapped onto the district's current school calendar. The school year is divided into four of these nine-week periods.
Special Education-Curriculum / STAAR
TEA Accommodations
Accommodations, or supports, are changes to materials or procedures that enable students to access learning and testing. It is important to keep in mind that while some accommodations may be appropriate for instructional use, they may not be appropriate or allowable on a statewide assessment. The accommodation resources on this website are provided by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for districts to use in implementing accessibility policies for STAAR and TELPAS
Accommodations, or supports, are changes to materials or procedures that enable students to access learning and testing. It is important to keep in mind that while some accommodations may be appropriate for instructional use, they may not be appropriate or allowable on a statewide assessment. The accommodation resources on this website are provided by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for districts to use in implementing accessibility policies for STAAR and TELPAS
STAAR Vertical Alignment Documents
The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Vertical Alignment documents provide a complete listing of the TEKS curriculum from pre-kindergarten through end-of-course. These documents provide a total overview of the knowledge and skills statements and align student expectations across the grades.
The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Vertical Alignment documents provide a complete listing of the TEKS curriculum from pre-kindergarten through end-of-course. These documents provide a total overview of the knowledge and skills statements and align student expectations across the grades.
STAAR Online Testing Platform
The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) online tutorials, practice tests, and operational assessments are available through the STAAR Online Testing Platform. The tutorials and practice tests are designed to provide opportunities for students and staff to familiarize themselves with the online testing environment and embedded tools. It is expected that all students participating in an online test administration complete the tutorials and practice tests prior to taking the assessment.
The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) online tutorials, practice tests, and operational assessments are available through the STAAR Online Testing Platform. The tutorials and practice tests are designed to provide opportunities for students and staff to familiarize themselves with the online testing environment and embedded tools. It is expected that all students participating in an online test administration complete the tutorials and practice tests prior to taking the assessment.
Supplemental Aids
Graphic Organizers- Ditch That Textbook
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