critical issues in human resources october 16, 2013 presented by melissa aguero ramirez
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Critical Issues in Human Resources
October 16, 2013Presented by
Melissa Aguero Ramirez
Welcome, Introductions, & Announcement
Educator Preparation Programs
NCLB HQ Survey 13 - 14
• TAA Letter dated 8/1/13
• Sample 13-14 NCLB HQ survey
• Region One ESC Contact: – Dr. Tina McIntyre (984-6027) or [email protected]– Melissa Aguero Ramirez (984-6100) or [email protected]
• TEA NCLB Contact: Linda Freeman (512) 936-6366– Anita Villarreal [email protected] (512) 463-9213
NCLB 2013-2014 Timeline• September 16 - Snapshot Date
• November 15 - eGrant PR1100 deadline
• December 16 – – LEA Public Reporting, – Principal Attestations, – Improvement Planning Process
• June 15 End of Year eGrant PR1100 deadline
• Rural multi subject secondary teachers• Multi-subject Sp. Ed. Teachers (after 1 year of teaching)
• Visiting international teacher (good for 3 years)
• Secondary foreign language teacher (until tests created)
• TEA approval • Elementary* – eligible during 09-10
• Secondary* – any experienced secondary teacher* Updates / revised
Continued uses of HOUSE
CTE courses = HQ requirement• Science: Advanced Animal Science, Advanced Biotechnology, Advanced Plant
and Soil Science, Anatomy and Physiology, Engineering Design and Problem Solving, Food Science, Forensic Science, Medical Microbiology, Pathophysiology, Principles of Technology, Scientific Research and Design
• Mathematics: Mathematical Application in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Statistics and Risk Management; Advanced Quantitative Reasoning
• English: Business English
• Fine Arts: Principles and Elements of Floral Design, Digital Art and Animation, 3-D Modeling and Animation
Paraprofessional Requirements
Institution of Higher Education – Paraprofessional Requirements
1) admits as regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate;
2) is legally authorized within such State to provide a program of education beyond secondary education;
3) provides an educational program for which the institution awards a bachelor’s degree or provides not less than a two-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward such a degree;
4) is a public or other non-profit institution; and5) is accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association or, if not so
accredited, is an institution that has been granted pre-accreditation by such an agency or association that has been recognized by the Secretary for the granting of pre-accreditation status, and the Secretary has determined that there is satisfactory assurance that the institution will meet the accreditation standards of such an agency or association within a reasonable time.
NCLB: Section 9101(24)
• Randomly selected• 3 separate processes
– Teacher Status Validation • TEA validates LEA’s determination of HQ status • Starts in October
– Principal Attestation Validation• LEA will submit principal’s attestation(s) as requested• Starts after 12/16/13
– Parent Notification Validation• LEA will submit copies of letter to parents notifying them that child
was taught for 4 or more weeks by a teacher that wasn’t HQ• Starts in late September
Validation
• The following forms can be found at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index4.aspx?id=4749&menu_id=798
– Parent “Right to Know” notification of teacher qualifications
– Parent notification of child being taught by a Teacher that is not HQ
– Principal Attestation
NCLB sample forms
• Teacher worksheets:http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index4.aspx?id=2147485438&menu_id=798
– For Elementary teachers (PK – 6)• New Elementary Teacher • Experienced Elementary Teacher• Elementary HOUSE• Elementary Special Education
– For Secondary teachers (7 – 12)• Secondary Teacher• Secondary HOUSE • Secondary Special Education • Secondary Special Education HOUSE• Secondary CTE/Technology Applications• Secondary CTE/Technology Applications HOUSE
• Instructional Aide worksheet: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index4.aspx?id=4670&menu_id=798
NCLB Sample Worksheets
LEA consequences for not reaching 100% HQ Teachers
• NCLB requires completion of an improvement plan– TEA will notify LEAs when an improvement plan is required
• Highly Qualified Teacher Continuous Improvement Planning process (DUE 12/16/13)– HQTFDA (Highly Qualified Teacher focused Data Analysis)– HQTCIP (Highly Qualified Teacher Continuous Improvement
Plan) – Submittal checklist
LEA consequences for not reaching 100% HQ Teachers
• HQTFDA & HQTCIP – Template & instructions available
• http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index4.aspx?id=2147485439&menu_id=798
– Support provided by Region 1 ESC
• HQTFDA– Equitable distribution of Highly Qualified Teachers (LEA will be
notified by TEA if need to complete equity analysis)
• HQTCIP– Strategies & activities identified here must be incorporated into
LEA’s district improvement plan.
LEA consequences for not reaching 100% HQ Teachers
• Highly Qualified Teacher Continuous Improvement Planning process– LEA must submit a Highly Qualified Teacher Focused Data Analysis
(HQTFDA) AND– a Highly Qualified Teacher Continuous Improvement Plan (HQTCIP).– By December 15, 2012
• Content Requirements for Letters Submitted in Lieu of HQTFDA and HQTCIP
• If not HQ due to multi-subject new special education teacher or multi-subject rural teacher flexibility– NOT required to submit interventions to TEA– Interventions are to be maintained locally– Must send letter to NCLB notifying them that this
is what they are doing
Exceptions to consequences
• If not 100% HQ on 9/16/13 (“as of date”) but 100% by 12/16/13, the LEA must:
– Update campus report(s) on website AND – Submit a letter to NCLB stating that are now 100% HQ
Exceptions to consequences cont’d.
NCLB Technical Assistance
• NCLB Overview Technical Assistance Workshop– October 16, 2013
• 1 – 4 p.m.• Workshop # 41480
• NCLB HQTCIP Technical Assistance Workshop– November 21, 2013
• 9 – 12 noon• Workshop #41481
Certification Update
Excerpt fromTexas Association of School Personnel Administrators
Fall Support Staff ConferenceSeptember 16, 2012
Kerri ElzieCertification Specialist
Texas Education Agency
230.1 Definitions
(14) Mentor – A certified educator who is assigned by the campus administrator and who has completed, within the past three years, mentor training provided by an educator preparation program, education service center, campus, or school district. Responsibilities of the mentor include, but are not limited to:
(A) guiding, assisting, and supporting the beginning teacher in areas such as acquisition of instructional materials, classroom management, curriculum and instruction, district policy, parent involvement, and student assessment; and
(B) providing information to the educator preparation program regarding the progress of the beginning teacher seeking a new certification.
Subchapter D – Types and Classes of Certificates
230.37 – Probationary Certificates
(e)(1)Demonstrate knowledge of each subject area to be taught:
(A) at the elementary school level (EC-6) by passing an appropriate certification examination.
(B) at the middle or high school level (Grades 7-12)
(i) by passing an appropriate content area certification examination,
(ii) completing coursework that complies with TEC §21.050 and comprised of not fewer than 24 semester credit hours, including 12 semester credit hours of upper division coursework in the subject area taught, or
(iii) in the case of CTE assignments based on skill and experience, by satisfying requirements for that subject area contained in § 233.14 (relating to Career and Technical Education Certificates requiring experience and preparation in a skill area).
Subchapter D – Types and Classes of Certificates
230.37 – Probationary Certificates
(e)(2)The individual in a special education classroom teaching assignment must demonstrate both knowledge in special education and knowledge of each subject to be taught,
(A) at the elementary school level (EC-6),
(i) by passing a certification examination appropriate to the grade level or subject matter assignment, and
(ii) by passing a special education examination
(B) at the middle or high school level (Grades 7-12)
(i) by either (I) passing a certification examination appropriate to the individual’s subject matter assignment, or
(II) completing coursework comprised of not fewer than 24 semester hours, including 12 semester hours of upper division coursework in the subject area taught,
and,
(II) by passing a special education examination.
Subchapter D – Types and Classes of Certificates
230.37 – Probationary Certificates
(f) Probationary certificate for professional class certificates:
Superintendent, Principal, School Counselor, School Librarian, Educational Diagnostician, Reading Specialist, and Master Teacher
- meet all requirements prescribed by the EPP, based on the qualifications and requirements for the class of certification sought and duties to be performed by the holder of a certificate in that class
- be accepted and enrolled in an approved EPP
- be assigned in the professional class certification area being sought in a Texas school district, open-enrollment charter school or other school approved by TEA.
- subject to all the terms and conditions of a probationary certificate
Subchapter E – Educational Aide Certificates
230.53 (c) An applicant for an educational aide certificate must be able to communicate, listen, read, write and comprehend the English language sufficiently to use it easily and readily in daily communication.
See 230.11(b)(1)-(5) for general requirements and options for meeting English proficiency.
Subchapter F – Permits
230.77 (g) Assignment for other instructional and support personnel
(3) School Librarian (EC-12) must:
(A) hold a bachelor’s degree
(B) have completed 12 semester credit hours directly related to the basic competencies required of school librarians
(C) have two creditable years of classroom teaching experience
Subchapter F – Permits
230.77 (g) Assignment for other instructional and support personnel
(4) Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) instructor:
(A) An individual must verify that he or she has satisfied requirements and been approved to serve by the ROTC,
(B) An ROTC instructor permit may not be renewed, but must be reissued every year.
NOTE: Districts will no longer be able to carry the ROTC instructor each year of renewal on a service record, but must apply and pay for a permit each year.
Subchapter F – Permits
230.81 Renewal Requirements and Procedures
(5) (D)Renewals must be completed online prior to the beginning date of duties for the current school year and
(E) The school district must pay the appropriate fee.
Local renewal is no longer available.
Bilingual Permit clarification
- “Demonstrate proficiency in comprehension and expression by having a passing score on an appropriate SBEC approved examination”
- Defined as BTLPT for Bilingual Spanish- ACTFL for other languages
Chapter 232 – Subchapter A
232.7 Requirements for Certificate Renewal
(a)(1) TEA shall notify educators by email at least 6 months prior to the expiration date.
(2) TEA shall consider requests for hardship extension of renewal for:
- catastrophic illness of the educator or an immediate family member.
- military service of the educator.
Chapter 232 – Subchapter A
232.15 Types of Acceptable CPE Activities
(a)(1) participating in institutes, workshops, seminars, conferences, interactive distance learning, video conferencing, online activities, and in-service or staff development by an approved provider or sponsor, which are related to or enhance the professional knowledge and skills of the educator. Staff development through accredited public or private schools in other states, U.S. territories, or countries can be accepted.
Chapter 232 – Subchapter A
232.15 Types of Acceptable CPE Activities
(a) (2) undergraduate or graduate courses or training taken for credit through an accredited institution of higher education
(3) independent study (20% limit)
(4) developing, teaching, or presenting CPE (10% limit)
(5) mentor another educator (30% limit)
Principal Assessment no longer included since this activity was repealed by the legislature and removed from Chapter 241 requirements related to the Principal certificate.
Language Proficiency Exams for Bilingual Certification
Texas Oral Proficiency Test (TOPT) is no longer given or accepted for certification
Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT) is used for bilingual certification when the target language is Spanish
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) – for bilingual in languages other than Spanish – oral and written tests required
Contact InformationWebsite – www.tea.state.tx.us
Email through TEA website – Educator Certification Contact Page
Live Chat with Educator Certification
Telephone 512-936-8400
Option 1 – Recorded General Information
Option 2 – Educator Certification Staff
Option 3 – Fingerprinting Staff
Option 4 – Educator Standards Staff
Option 5 – Legal Information
Option 6 – Investigations Staff
Service Record Clarifications
• TRS rules ≠ TEA rules
• TEC vs. TAC
• If dock days, service record #days worked decreases
• 1 year of service per line
• Must create service record for ALL employees– substitute teachers (note certified or not)
• Does NOT need to be certified in Texas
Personal Leave Days
• 5 days available at beginning of year– Ability to pro-rate if they leave
• Days for ALL employees (PT, FT, retirees, etc.)– “value” of day depends on regular workday hours– District can NOT restrict order of use of leave
balances– CAN have fractions of days as a balance
Charter Schools
• NOT required to issue state days
• NOT required to meet state minimum salary schedule
• NOT required to have Chapter 21 contracts
Criminal History Reminder
• TAA letter (10/8/12) - IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES INVESTIGATORSTEC §38.022(a) – authorizes a school to require school visitors to display either a driver’s
license or some other unspecified form of government photographic identification.
– does not authorize retaining a paper copy of a driver’s license or other personal identification.
– Thus, if a driver’s license is not required for electronic database purposes, a CPS photographic identification card may be accepted for identification purposes, and further verification, if deemed necessary, may be obtained by calling the local CPS office.
– Questions? Contact Andrew Allen, Assistant Counsel, at (512) 936-8238
Class Size Waiver
• No letter will be sent
• Available on TEAL – automated waiver system
Bilingual EducationPresented by
Amy Mares, Coordinator – Bilingual [email protected]
984-6191
• Bilingual Ed Exceptions / Waivers for ESL– Due November 1, 2013– Emailed directly by Superintendent– TEA contact: Susie Coultress 512-463-9581
• Teacher Fluency requirements
Texas Student Data System (TSDS)Transition and Implementation Plan
Presented by James Mendoza, Administrator– Technology
[email protected] 984-6052
Region One ESC trainings
• HR 101– Wednesday, January 31, 2013– 9-4– Workshop # 41519
• Service Records and Creditable Years of Service– TBD
Substitute Teacher Certification Academy
• District trainings
• Online trainings
• ESC trainings– November 19 and 20 #41475– January 9 and 10 #41474
2013-2014 Schedule of HR meetings
• December 18, 2013 – workshop #41340
• February 20, 2014 - workshop #41341
• April 25, 2014 - workshop #41342
• August 29, 2014 - workshop #41343
Fall Job FairsOctober 29, 2013 – University of Texas at Austin
November 6, 2013 - Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
November 6, 2013 – Texas State University - San Marcos
November 7, 2013 – University of Texas - San Antonio
November 7, 2013- University of Texas – Brownsville
November 8, 2013 - University of Texas Pan American
TASB trainings at Region One ESC
• Rules of Engagement – determining employment status– TBD
• Get a Grip on the FMLA– TBD
TASPA Activities
• TASB/TASPA HR Administrators’ Academy – October 28-29, 2013- Registration Now Open!
• TASPA/Legal Digest Personnel Law Conference for School Administrators – December 11, 2013
• TASPA/TAEE Winter Conference Presented by Aesop/Frontline Placement Technologies – December 11-13, 2013
TASB Surveys
• District Personnel Survey Email Invitation: September 5 Due Date: October 18
• Extra-Duty Stipend Survey Email Invitation: November 4 Due Date: November 27
Regional Salary Survey
Thank you to everyone that participated!
Happy Bosses Day!