Texas Center for Educator Excellence

📢 The TxCEE team was excited to participate in the Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Project Directors and Evaluators Technical Assistance Meeting in Washington, DC!

Rick Garner, Joann Taylor, and Jessica Navarro connected with fellow grantees to explore the latest research, promising implementation strategies, and innovative ways to share our work.

Collaboration and continuous learning drive our efforts to support educators and improve student outcomes. Thank you to the EIR team for an inspiring and informative event!

What happens when teachers take charge of their own professional learning? Empowerment. Growth. Impact.

Through MiPLAN, educators had the freedom to choose high-quality professional learning that truly met their needs—leading to more engaged teachers and better student outcomes. 💡📚

As we wrap up this incredible journey, we're reflecting on the lessons learned and the lasting impact of self-directed professional development. Read the full story and join the conversation: https://www.txcee.org/the-power-of-choice-through-miplan/

Our TxCEE team recently toured Dirks-Anderson Elementary with the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) as part of our Texas Strategic Staffing (TSS) initiative. This initiative focuses on developing a paid teacher residency in order to strengthen teacher and leader pipelines across Texas.

Special thanks to Principal Shera Whelch for hosting and to TSS State Lead Dennis Taylor for joining us! Partnerships like these are essential for empowering educators and students statewide. 🌟

👥 Pictured (left to right):

Jeanifer Caldwell (TxCEE)
Dennis Taylor (TSS State Lead)
Shera Whelch (Principal)
Jessica Pussman (Site Coordinator, UTEP)
Erika Mein (Associate Dean of Education, UTEP)

Mondays are a fresh start and an opportunity to inspire greatness. As an educator, you have the power to ignite curiosity, encourage growth, and create a lasting impact. Let’s make this week one of connection and learning!

As educators, your wisdom and dedication light the path for students to grow and thrive. Remember, the work you do today shapes the leaders of tomorrow. Keep believing in the power of your influence—you make a difference every day!

At TxCEE, we’re proud to oversee the ESC 18-TxCEE TIA Data Hub, a platform designed to help districts improve their data practices and infrastructure while ensuring impactful outcomes for educators and students. Through ongoing collaboration and technical assistance, we’re equipping districts to navigate the complexities of data while staying focused on what matters most: supporting educators and improving student outcomes.

Want to learn more? Read our latest newsletter here: https://secure.smore.com/n/6vzchu-teacher-incentive-allotment

🌟 Unlock the potential within your school! Discover how principals can cultivate teacher leaders to enhance collaboration and boost confidence in every classroom. Dive into our latest TxCEE Tidbits and start the new year with empowered leadership.

https://www.txcee.org/empowering-teacher-leaders/

🎉 Welcome Back, Educators! 🎉

As you step into a new year and back into the classroom, remember the impact you make every single day. From shaping young minds to fostering a love of learning, your work truly changes lives.

Here’s to 2025—a year of new opportunities, growth, and continued success. Thank you for your dedication and passion. Let’s make this year one to remember!

The new calendar year is a blank canvas, ready for your creativity and dedication!

Remember:

🌟 Every lesson you teach has the potential to inspire.
🌟 Every student you encourage has the potential to succeed.

As you take these last few days to rest, recharge, and refocus, know that we can’t wait to see what you'll achieve in 2025!

Happy New Year from all of us at TxCEE!

💬 Share your hopes for the spring semester in the comments!

Take time now to outline your January lessons and classroom routines—it can make the post-holiday transition seamless.

🎨 Ideas to consider:

- Update your bulletin boards with a fresh, motivational theme.
- Plan an engaging activity to reintroduce classroom norms after the break.
- Create a "New Year, New Goals" board where students can set their 2025 intentions!

💪 You’ve got this, and TxCEE is here cheering you on!

As the year winds down, it's the perfect time to reflect on your classroom wins and challenges. What strategies have worked well? What could you adjust for even greater success in the spring? 💡

✅ Start a list of small tweaks that could make a big difference in January.
📖 Remember, every step forward is a victory!

💬 Comment below with your goals for the new year—we’d love to celebrate them with you!

As 2024 comes to a close, our team is taking time to celebrate with loved ones, reflect on the accomplishments of the past year, and look ahead to the opportunities of 2025.

Our offices will be closed from Friday, December 20, through Monday, January 6.

From all of us at TxCEE, THANK YOU for your partnership and support in 2024. We’re excited to continue working with you to make 2025 a year of growth and success!