staar reading & writing seriesBUILDING TEACHER CAPACITY
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welcome!
On behalf of our team, we are delighted to once again offer our STAAR Reading & Writing Series. This year, we have new content to share based on the upcoming changes to the STAAR testing requirements.
Please register by first reading the session descriptors and choosing your session(s). Instructions on how to register are provided below along with the Terms & Conditions. This will be a face-to-face series and will follow appropriate guidelines (If you would like more information, please contact us.). We look forward to seeing you there! |
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sessions
Location
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Harris County Department of Education Address: 6300 Irvington Blvd. Houston, TX 77022 Phone: (713) 694-6300 |
registration instructions
Methods of Payment:
Option 1 - Credit Card Purchases(s)
Click on the "Register Now" button for the session(s) you want to purchase. When you are finished selecting all session(s), choose the "CART" option on the left of the screen. Then, follow the instructions to complete registration. (If registering someone else, please add the participant's name(s) and email address(es) to the "Notes" field on "Check Out.").
For schools that prefer an invoice, please send request(s) to inquiries@GoldingTouch.com. Invoices must be paid by credit card at least eight (8) days in advance of the first Session.
Option 2 - Pay by Check
To pay by check, request an invoice at inquiries@GoldingTouch.com. Check(s) must be received eight (8) days before the first session begins.
Please review Terms and Conditions listed below.
Option 1 - Credit Card Purchases(s)
Click on the "Register Now" button for the session(s) you want to purchase. When you are finished selecting all session(s), choose the "CART" option on the left of the screen. Then, follow the instructions to complete registration. (If registering someone else, please add the participant's name(s) and email address(es) to the "Notes" field on "Check Out.").
For schools that prefer an invoice, please send request(s) to inquiries@GoldingTouch.com. Invoices must be paid by credit card at least eight (8) days in advance of the first Session.
Option 2 - Pay by Check
To pay by check, request an invoice at inquiries@GoldingTouch.com. Check(s) must be received eight (8) days before the first session begins.
Please review Terms and Conditions listed below.
session summaries
LITERARY TEXT (FICTION) AND WRITING INTEGRATION (REVISING)
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STAAR Reading is changing to include writing in 2023. How do you plan to pivot your instruction? This interactive session will explore the subtle nuances of fictional text on the STAAR reading assessment. Come and practice research-based strategies for teaching increasingly complex literary texts. Genres will include realistic fiction, literary nonfiction, folktales, fables, legends, etc.) Explore strategies for integrating writing into reading fiction, best practices for teaching revising, and constructed response.
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INFORMATIONAL TEXT AND WRITING INTEGRATION (EDITING)
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Across the state, students are increasingly challenged with comprehending informational text. This session will uncover strategies for demystifying informational and argumentative texts for all students, so they can be successful. Explore strategies for integrating writing into reading informational text, best practices for teaching editing, and constructed response.
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Date: February 19, 2022
Audience: K-8 Teachers Time: 8:30-12:00pm |
LITERARY TEXT (POETRY AND DRAMA) AND WRITING INTEGRATION (EDITING)
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Are your students struggling with poetry and drama? Join us for this action-packed session and leave with a deeper understanding of high-yield strategies for teaching access points for complex poetry and drama texts on STAAR. Explore strategies for integrating writing into reading poetry and drama, best practices for teaching editing, and constructed response.
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Date: March 26, 2022
Audience: K-8 Teachers Time: 8:30-12:00pm |
TESTING AS A GENRE REVIEW PLAN
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With a few weeks left before STAAR Reading, how can you accelerate learning for your students and teach testing as a genre. Do you have a review plan? Come and practice strategies for building your students’ stamina, expanding their comprehension toolkit across genres, and preparing scholars for STAAR.
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Date: April 9, 2022
Audience: K-8 Teachers Time: 8:30-12:00pm |
Terms & Conditions
Cancellation Policy
4.1 Attendee/School/School District may request to cancel from an Event, by giving GTEC notice in writing in adequate advance of a confirmed or agreed Event. If GTEC receives the cancellation request less than seven (7) calendar days prior to the Event Date, Attendee/School/School District will pay fifty percent (50%) of the Service Price. If GTEC receives the cancellation request less than three (3) calendar days prior to the Event Date, Attendee/School/School District is subject to a cancellation charge equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Service Price.
4.2 If the Attendee/School/School District fails to request cancellation and complete the Event Date for one or more Event(s) included in the Agreement, such Event(s) shall be deemed cancelled and Section 4.1 above shall apply.
4.3 Failure by an Attendee to attend Event(s) as per the relevant confirmation shall not entitle Attendee/School/School District to any Service Price Reduction or any right to demand that the Event(s) be reperformed for the benefit of the absentee(s).
4.4 GTEC reserves the right to cancel a Service and/or Event(s) or reschedule an Event(s) Date at any time and for any reasons. GTEC shall endeavor to inform Attendee/School/School District as soon as possible of the cancellation or rescheduling, and in case of rescheduling, to offer a new Event(s) Date reasonably convenient for Attendee/School/School District. In case of cancellation, GTEC will refund any amount of the Service Price paid in advance by Attendee/School/School District. Such refund will be Attendee/School/School District’s sole remedy in case of cancellation by GTEC.
4.1 Attendee/School/School District may request to cancel from an Event, by giving GTEC notice in writing in adequate advance of a confirmed or agreed Event. If GTEC receives the cancellation request less than seven (7) calendar days prior to the Event Date, Attendee/School/School District will pay fifty percent (50%) of the Service Price. If GTEC receives the cancellation request less than three (3) calendar days prior to the Event Date, Attendee/School/School District is subject to a cancellation charge equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Service Price.
4.2 If the Attendee/School/School District fails to request cancellation and complete the Event Date for one or more Event(s) included in the Agreement, such Event(s) shall be deemed cancelled and Section 4.1 above shall apply.
4.3 Failure by an Attendee to attend Event(s) as per the relevant confirmation shall not entitle Attendee/School/School District to any Service Price Reduction or any right to demand that the Event(s) be reperformed for the benefit of the absentee(s).
4.4 GTEC reserves the right to cancel a Service and/or Event(s) or reschedule an Event(s) Date at any time and for any reasons. GTEC shall endeavor to inform Attendee/School/School District as soon as possible of the cancellation or rescheduling, and in case of rescheduling, to offer a new Event(s) Date reasonably convenient for Attendee/School/School District. In case of cancellation, GTEC will refund any amount of the Service Price paid in advance by Attendee/School/School District. Such refund will be Attendee/School/School District’s sole remedy in case of cancellation by GTEC.
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