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January 28, 2012

RFL helps to develop innovative fine arts and digital literacy courses.

RFL is partnering with the Texas Cultural Trust (TCT) in the development of a series of innovative courses that bridge the fine arts (visual art, music, theatre, and dance) with media literacy and technology applications. The first course in the series, Art and Media Communications I (AMC I), which was approved as a credit-bearing state elective course, combines study of modern, post-modern, and contemporary visual art and design with an introduction to 21st century workskills. A second-year Art and Media Communications course as well as Music and Media Communications I and II courses are currently under development. Educators interested in teaching AMC I or finding out more about these standards-based courses can view the curriculum at http://www.txartandmedia.org/.

RFL partners with McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy and a team of specialists to conduct a comprehensive district review.

RFL is partnering with McConnell Jones Lanier & Murphy and a team of 12 specialists to conduct a comprehensive review of the management and performance of Trinity Independent School District’s educational, financial, and operational functions for the Texas Legislative Budget Board. Activities include document review, site visits, data analysis, and reporting to identify model practices and programs and provide recommendations for improvement. RFL will conduct the Educational Service Delivery portion of the review.

Evaluation Report on Texas’ Migrant Education Program available for download

RFL collaborated with MGT of America, Inc. in this statewide evaluation of the Texas MEP. RFL’s responsibilities include conducting a national literature review on best practices in migrant education, convening a national panel of experts to compare current state practices to national best practices, and collecting and analyzing data from 15 regional site visits to document current migrant services through case studies. Download the report at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index4.aspx?id=2930&menu_id=949