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February 9, 2010

Resources for Learning is an Approved Vendor for TEA’s Cycle 4 Beginning Teacher Induction and Mentoring (BTIM) Program

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will award funding to school districts and open-enrollment charter schools who are eligible for Cycle 4 of the Beginning Teacher and Induction Mentoring program that is tentatively scheduled to begin June 1, 2010, and end May 31, 2012. Funds can be used for mentor stipends, mentor training, and release time for the mentor to observe or for planning time with the beginning teacher.

TEA has named Resources for Learning (RFL) as a vendor to provide mentoring services. RFL’s two programs - Texas Beginning Educator Support System (TxBESS) and Scaffolded Solutions - include face-to-face training and an online support system.

Please email Linda Wurzbach at lindaw@resourcesforlearning.net or call her at 512 327-8576 ext. 403 for more information.

Resources for Learning (RFL) is an Approved Service Provider for the Texas High School Redesign & Restructuring Project (THSRRP), Cycle 5

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) recently announced their selection of Resources for Learning (RFL) as an approved service provider for the Texas High School Redesign & Restructuring Project (THSRRP), Cycle 5. Eligible high schools can contact Linda Wurzbach at lindaw@resourcesforlearning.net or (512) 327-8576 ext. 403 for information about RFL’s personalized services.

Texas Education Agency Best Practices Clearinghouse

TEA’s Best Practices Clearinghouse is an online resource providing information about best practices of high-performing and highly efficient campuses and school districts. In collaboration with TEA, Resources for Learning (RFL) is in the process of gathering best practices from campuses, school districts, and charter schools. For the purposes of the Clearinghouse, a best practice is defined as a strategy, methodology, program, or other intervention that is linked to a positive impact on student outcomes or school operations.

Interested campus and district personnel should visit the How to Submit a Best Practice page of the TEA Best Practices Clearinghouse Web site.

For more information please contact Tracy Laughlin at TracyL@resourcesforlearning.net.