Since the inception of the TSL grant and the collaboration with TXCEE, our campus has celebrated many successes with the components of this grant.  Our teachers have become better instructional leaders since they have used the protocols of the TCLCs and CLCs to showcase their commitment to educating our at-risk students.  As …

Educator Spotlight: Rosa M. Rakay, M. ED. Read More »

I was a classroom teacher for 14 years before I became a CLL.  I didn’t know what I was getting into, but I knew I was ready for something different.  As a teacher, I was used to helping and supporting teachers with math and technology instruction; and as a CLL …

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Becoming a mentor has been very eye opening for me. As a teacher who only has 4 years of experience I felt as though I would not be able to help another educator grow. When the program began, I put my uneasiness aside and approached my new venture with positivity. …

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This is my first year mentoring another teacher and it has definitely taught me just as much as I hope my mentee is learning. My mentee and I regularly talk and collaborate on classroom management and lesson planning. As a mentor, I try really hard to keep a positive attitude …

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Assisting new teachers through the TxTRP program has so many wonderful benefits! New teachers receive feedback, ideas, and coaching in a non-threatening environment. Mentees gain valuable resources and skills, as well as opportunities to set and achieve personal/professional goals. This program isn’t only about empowering new teachers though! As a …

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