2021 On-Demand Library

Rebecca Zalesnik, Director of Innovative Programs, Sheldon ISD

This session will provide an overview of the STEM experience offered in Sheldon ISD. Speakers will highlight the experiences that students, staff, and the community get to experience as early as kindergarten and all the way up until high school graduation. Come follow the journey through #SheldonSTEM.

Angie Alexander, Lead Counselor, Dr. Wright L. Lassiter Jr ECHS, Dallas ISD / Michael St. Ama, Principal, Dr. Wright L. Lassiter Jr ECHS, Dallas ISD

For two consecutive years, 100% of seniors earned an associate degree within four years at Lassiter ECHS. Presenters will share best practices, including master scheduling, campus culture development, SEL student support structures and IHE partnership building.

Alexis Bauserman, Deputy Director, College, Career, and Military Preparation, Texas Education Agency

Join TEA’s Counseling, Advising, and Student Support team for an interactive discussion on postsecondary planning. Attendees will explore the key levers of advising success through an introduction to TEA's new Effective Advising Framework. In addition, attendees will receive an overview of new and upcoming advisor resources developed by TEA and tri-agency partners to support effective advising.

Robert Block, Principal, Elgin Early College High School & P-Tech, Elgin ISD / Troy DeFrates, Department Chair- Welding Technology, Austin College / Kyle Naylor, Athena Manufacturing- Weld Shop Supervisor / Bruce Peckover, Director of CCMR, Elgin ISD / Shannon Scriven, Career & Education Outreach Specialist, Workforce Solutions Capital Area

Elgin High School’s P-TECH welding program is supported by a number of strategic partnerships, including Athena Manufacturing. This session will examine how these partnerships grew and how work-based learning activities have enhanced learning and student development.

Alexis Bauserman, Deputy Director, College, Career, and Military Preparation, Texas Education Agency

Prepare for successful implementation of the new graduation requirement in which students must complete a FAFSA, TASFA, or formally opt-out. Join TEA’s Counseling, Advising, and Student Supports team for an overview of the requirement and an introduction to guidance and capacity-building resources provided by the state.

Kay Humes, Statewide Coordinator for Advanced Academics, Texas Education Agency / Tracy Johnson, Statewide Coordinator for College and Career Readiness, Texas Education Agency

This session will offer guidance for the use of various funding streams that may be used to provide funding, professional development, and student resources to the CCRSM Network. Attendees will review TEA resources and information to reference and share, including appropriate uses of the College Career and Military Readiness (CCMR) Outcomes Bonus and the college assessment reimbursement for students taking the SAT/ACT/TSIA2.

Michael Edward Aldape, MA, Director of Dual Enrollment, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley / Jose G. Arambul Jr. M.S, Director of High School Programs and Advanced Academic Services, Texas Southmost College / Melissa De La Torre, Lead Teacher for ECHS, P-TECH and Dual Enrollment, Brownsville ISD / Merrill Hammons, Director of College and Career Readiness-Advanced Academics, Brownsville ISD / Sarai Juarez, Early College High School Liaison, Texas Southmost College

This session will examine the partnership between a school district, a two-year community college and a four-year institution in Brownsville, Texas. Learn how these partners collaborate to best serve their dual credit students with unique programs and opportunities.

Monica Martinez, Associate Commissioner, Standards and Support Services, Texas Education Agency

Join TEA to learn about how new bills passed by the 87th Texas Legislature will impact the landscape of education and the CCRSM Initiative.

Delsenna M. Frazier, Tyler ECHS Principal, Tyler ISD / Jarrod Bitter, Assistant Superintendent of Administration and Innovation, Tyler ISD / Andy Haas, Tyler ECHS Teacher, Tyler ISD / Amanda Hortman, Incoming Principal, Tyler ISD / Laura Lunsford, Coordinator of EC Enrollment, Tyler Jr. College

The Tyler ISD ECHS will share its comprehensive, multi-step plan for sustainability and leadership transition. Learn about the school's strategies, stakeholder engagement efforts and lessons learned along the way.

Lindsey Phillips, Effective Advising Program Manager, College, Career and Military Preparation, Texas Education Agency

Join TEA’s Pathways Coordinator for an interactive discussion on work-based learning. Attendees will explore the key phases of the work-based learning continuum and receive an overview of new and upcoming work-based learning resources developed by TEA and tri-agency partners.

Dr. Lily Laux, Deputy Commissioner, School Programs, Texas Education Agency / Stacy Avery, Director, Postsecondary Preparation Programs, Texas Education Agency / Dr. Reo Pruiett, Senior Director, Programs, Educate Texas

Shayla Rivera, The Funny Rocket Scientist

Moderated by Educate Texas

This panel will discuss the state’s economic needs, how these needs influence educational pathways, and the different ways business, higher education institutions and K-12 systems can collaborate to create strong workforce programming – preparing students for high-wage, high-demand careers.

Moderated by Educate Texas

Join us for a conversation with the Presidents of El Paso Community College and Odessa College. We'll explore the role higher education institutions play in creating equitable, economically thriving communities by providing opportunities for all students to achieve academic, social and workforce success.

Sara Vercher, Student Mental Health Program Manager, College, Career and Military Preparation, Texas Education Agency / Stephanie Lerner, Counselor Support Program Manager, College, Career and Military Preparation, Texas Education Agency / Moderated by Christine Bailie, Texas Education Agency

Learn how to support students' social, emotional and mental health needs as they continue to process and recover from challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. We'll discuss strategies to engage school and community partners to offer tiered student supports and give an overview of new mental and behavioral health resources being developed by TEA and its partners.

Moderated by Clarissa Torres, Educate Texas

Join us for a panel discussion with IHE liaisons who provide on-the-ground support for CCRSM high school campuses. Learn about the many ways IHE partners strengthen the CCRSM network as well as best practices used in these partnerships.

Dr. Tammy Lewis Wilborn LPC-S, LPC/MHSP-S

On a regular day, being a teacher is hard. But being a teacher during a pandemic, racial and social justice movements, and a divided nation presents unique challenges for teachers’ work and wellbeing. And, because teacher wellbeing is associated with student wellbeing and achievement, it is critical that schools take a systemic approach to ensure that their teachers are mentally and physically equipped to serve students and families. During this interactive and inspiring presentation, mental health and wellness expert, author, and speaker Dr. Tammy Lewis Wilborn will offer practical strategies that not only help teachers be well, but flourish.

Michelle Sedberry, Statewide Coordinator for STEM, Texas Education Agency / Moderated by Christine Bailie, Texas Education Agency

The STEM Coordinator from the TEA will share how labor market data is driving the vision for K-12 STEM education in Texas. Attendees will learn about the STEM Toolkit that has been developed to support districts as they shift instruction to develop STEM fluency skills in our students and prepare them to enter the ever-growing STEM workforce.

Moderated by Susan Henderson, Educate Texas

Change is inevitable, and how school leaders navigate their staff and students through it is critical. A panel of CCRSM leaders will share their recent experiences with change and how they guided their campuses and community to positive outcomes.

Moderated by Dr. Reo Pruiett, Educate Texas

Join us for a conversation as we discuss how the CCR School Models contribute to achieving district goals and creating equitable student outcomes.

Moderated by Dr. Reo Pruiett, Educate Texas / Natasha Carrizosa, Poet & Writer

Graduates share their CCRSM campus experiences and the impact their non-traditional education had on their lives, career choices and family. Immediately following the Student Voices panel, stay tuned for a memorable performance to wrap our final day of Summit.