Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Covid-19 Update from TEA (05/27/2020)
May 27 Newsletter: https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/covid/covid19_special_ed_qa_updated_may_7.pdf
Check frequently for updates from your school district/charter school, TEA and Region 4 ESC: Influenza and COVID-19 (Information Resources) as well as CDC Coronavirus 2019 and trusted news sources to stay safe and remain informed.
The Hou-Met Board wishes you all the best as you and your family safely navigate this difficult health crisis.
TEDA / Hou-Met Membership
Membership Year: August 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021
The TEDA membership year begins August 1 annually.
The 2020 - 2021 membership form is available online at TEDA (Hou-Met) Membership Application.
Remember to select "Hou-Met/Region 4" as your local chapter for no additional fee when you complete your TEDA (state) application.
Hou-Met Board and Executive Committees
The Hou-Met Board is pleased to welcome the 2020 - 2021 Board.
Officers 2020 - 2021
President --- Sherina Thomas, Humble ISD
President-Elect --- Kristin Robbins, Aldine ISD
Vice President --- Jennifer Robin Cameron, Aldine ISD
Secretary --- Cynthia Edwards, Houston ISD
Treasurer --- Brenda Keys, Independent Contractor
Past President --- Dr. Mertie "Mi Mi" Gomez, Sam Houston State University
We send grateful appreciation to Agathe Bourget, the outgoing past president, for her dedication and outstanding efforts on behalf of the Hou-Met Chapter.
Committee Chairpersons
Annual Conference - Agathe Bourget
Government Awareness - Lori Harris
Scholarship - Cynthia Edwards
Website - Darcy Thompson/Sherina Thomas
Advisors
Dr. Corinna Villar Cole
Dr. Gail Cheramie
Dr. Linda De Zell Hall
Annual Spring Event
The annual Spring Event was held online due to the COVID-19 crisis and stay-at-home guidelines.
Hou-Met wants to extend a hearty appreciation to our special guest speakers: Dr. Gail Cheramie, Hans Graf, Esq., and Dr. Renee Kwiatek. They provided powerful insight and important information as diagnosticians look forward to the future of education and assessment.
The 2020 - 2021 Board of Officers were introduced and the 2020 scholarship winners were congratulated.
Hou-Met Professional and Student Scholarship
Hou-Met will award a $1000 scholarship to a professional working toward the Texas educational diagnostician certification and to a graduating high school student with a disability.
Contact Scholarship Chairperson Cynthia Edwards for questions or information.
*NEW ADDRESS*
Mail application and all documentation to:
Attention: Hou-Met Scholarship Committee
Hou-Met Scholarship Committee
Cynthia Edwards
P. O. Box 10873
Houston, Texas 77206
Congratulations to the 2020 Scholarship Recipients
Student Scholarship Award - $1000
Elise P., Spring ISD
Professional Scholarship Awards - $1000
Reginald Clark, Lamar University-Beaumont
Kymbre Johnson, University of St. Thomas
Katie Molaison, Sam Houston State University
Kayla Newman, University of St. Thomas
News
State Assessment and COVID-19
TEA has posted an updated document discussing State Assessment and COVID-19. (5/26/20) at https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/covid/covid19-assessment-guidance.pdf
TEA Child Find Guidance Document Updated
TEA has updated their Child Find Guidance document. (June 2020). Go to https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/Technical%20Assistance%20-%20Child%20Find%20and%20Evaluation%20-%20June%202020%20Revised%28v5%29.pdf
COVID Slide Regression Estimate
NWEA has published a brief discussing the COVID Slide showing estimated possible academic regression. (April 2020)
See details at https://www.nwea.org/content/uploads/2020/05/Collaborative-Brief_Covid19-Slide-APR20.pdf
PPE Allotments
TEA has produced a document on PPE allotments for schools for 20/21 school year. 6/9/20 Information posted at https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/covid/covid19-ppe-update-for-leas.pdf
TEA COVID 19 Closure
TEA has a page designated to COVID 19 closure. They are consistently updating it. (6/9/20)
Phase II Opening of Texas & Special Education Assessments
Phase II of the opening of Texas is attached (5/18/20). It specifically addresses special education assessments on page 7 item number 2.
Go to https://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/press/EO-GA-23_phase_two_expanding_opening_COVID-19.pdf
TEA School Calendar Options
TEA has posted information for districts about options for changes to next year's school calendar to address the needs of students due to COVID19.
Updated Q&A for COVID 19 and Special Education
TEA has updated the Q&A for COVID 19 and Special Education (5/7/20).
See information at https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/health-safety-discipline/covid/covid-19-support-special-education-0
TEA Contracted Digital Speech Services
TEA has contracted with AmplioSpeech to support districts in providing a platform for digital speech services for up to 10,000 students.
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November 5 - 6, 2020
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