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ESC Region 13 Foundation
Support educator certification, wellness, and student pathways through the ESC Region 13 Foundation.
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What Texas Districts Need to Know About 2026 Accountability Ratings to Plan for 2027
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released preliminary 2026 A–F Accountability ratings to school systems through the TEA Login (TEAL) Accountability application on August 12, 2026. These ratings, including distinction designations, are preliminary and may change through the accountability appeals process before TEA issues final ratings. This article investigates moving from 2026 accountability ratings to 2027 […]
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Gifted and Talented Professional Learning Cooperative
Join the cooperative and strengthen your district’s commitment to meeting the unique needs of gifted students while maximizing your budget.
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ELPS Toolkit (Spiral-Bound)
The ELPS Toolkit: Integrating Content-Based Language Instruction into Every Classroom is designed to support educators in implementing the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) through effective, research-based instruction. This updated resource builds on the original industry standard by integrating the ELPS and Content-Based Language Instruction (CBLI) as the most successful framework for supporting Emergent Bilingual (EB) students. It provides a clear approach to ensuring that language development occurs through meaningful engagement with academic content. This resource includes: An overview of the ELPS, CBLI, and how to effectively leverage both. Guidance on best practices in second language acquisition (SLA). Support for recognizing and responding to varied student needs. Strategies for implementing linguistically sustaining practices. Copious strategies and practical tips to support instructional planning across all content areas. Ideal for classroom teachers, instructional coaches, and campus and district leaders, this toolkit supports strong ELPS implementation and language development in every classroom. ESF Alignment Supports Lever 5.1 - Effective classroom routines and instructional strategies Spiral-bound The ELPS Toolkit was produced and is maintained by the Multilingual Instruction and Learning Support team at Region 13.
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9 Big Certification Mistakes That Delay Becoming a Texas Teacher
Becoming a certified teacher in Texas is an exciting step toward a rewarding career, but the certification process can feel overwhelming when you’re balancing coursework, exams, employment, and personal responsibilities. While every candidate’s journey is different, there are a handful of common mistakes that can significantly delay certification. The good news? Most of these setbacks are […]
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S3 - Student Support Services Network Meetings
A monthly meeting designed for Student Support Service Leadership.
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Behavior Learning Community Series
Empowering educators and supporting positive student behavior This series is designed to provide staff with knowledge, skills, and effective practices for preventing, understanding, and responding to student behavior across PreK–12 settings. Participants will
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Esports Coaching: Tools and Techniques for Building, Growing, and Sustaining a Successful School Program
A hands-on workshop designed specifically for esports coaches looking to take their program to the next level.
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Lift-Off Multilingual
Build a strong foundation for serving Emergent Bilingual students in bilingual and dual language classrooms through a three-day cohort experience.
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Writing for Wellness: Empowering Youth Through Self-Discovery and Creative Expression
A hands-on workshop that equips educators with creative writing strategies to support youth self-expression, resilience, and mental wellness.
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Facilitated IEP Meeting
Watch this video of an IEP meeting demonstrating the use of facilitation skills and techniques to learn how you too can implement these valuable and effective skills/techniques.
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Consultations
Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA)
We're equipped to help our districts navigate the process of developing their Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) plans. Our staff is prepared to facilitate the steps necessary to provide districts with the support they need to submit a successful TIA application to TEA.
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STAAR Blueprint Breakdowns and Response Rubrics
These Blueprint Breakdowns provide insight into the construction of STAAR tests. Each Breakdown lists the number of questions, possible points, number of assessed standards, and a student expectation performance snapshot from the 2026 STAAR test results. Math
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STAAR vs. Student Success Tool (SST): Side-by-Side Comparison
Side-by-side comparison outlining key differences between STAAR and SST, including assessment structure, testing windows, grade-level requirements, accountability connections, and benchmark guidance under HB 8.
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Charter School Records Request
We operate as a custodian of records for closed public charter schools throughout Texas. We manage student and personnel records from the following schools: 21st Century Academy of Science & Technology Corpus ChristiAcademy of Careers and TechnologiesAcademy
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Template for Estimating State Aid
This template is designed to help develop annual budgets, monitor over/under state aid payments during the year, and for long-range planning, as it typically gives users the ability to project state aid for at least four subsequent school years.
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Early Childhood Model Classroom
A classroom's floor plan, or arrangement, refers to the physical layout of seating, tables, and materials. This arrangement is crucial for creating an environment that supports effective instruction and student growth.
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C2 - Curriculum Council
Curriculum Council provides your district with timely, relevant, up-to-date information for curriculum leaders, such as content, networking, legal updates, and curriculum updates for Special Education, Bilingual Programs, TEKS Resource System, TExGUIDE, and special programs.
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Rubric of Effective Practices Cohort: Supporting Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities (PM Cohort)
Explore the Quality Indicators within the Rubric of Effective Practices and discover practical, evidence-based strategies that support meaningful access, engagement, and learning for students with complex access needs.
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Texas Medicaid Waiver Programs Overview
Learn about Texas Medicaid Waiver Programs and how they support individuals with disabilities through long-term services and resources.
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Postsecondary Education Opportunities in Texas: Programs and Supports For Students With Disabilities
Learn how to navigate disability services, accommodations, and postsecondary education options to support students with disabilities after high school.
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Dyslexia Symposium
A day of learning grounded in research and designed for practice.
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Building Better Behavior Conference
Welcome to the Building Better Behavior Conference 2027—a comprehensive professional development experience crafted to empower Pre-K through 12th grade educators and administrators in fostering positive behavior and supportive learning environments. This c
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Special Education Instructional Network (SPIN) 2026-2027
Connect and collaborate with other special education instructional leaders throughout Region 13.
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Family Liaison Action Group
FLAG brings together parent and family liaisons and non-profit community groups providing services for families of children with disabilities age 3-22.
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Dyslexia Coordinators Connect Meetings
This engaging and informative workshop brings together dyslexia coordinators for a day of updates, networking, and sharing best practices.
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The Pyramid Model for Early Childhood Education: Three Tiers of Support
Three-day, evidence-based training that provides early childhood educators with tiered strategies in universal supports, targeted prevention, and individualized interventions.
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Strengthening Tier 1 Reading Series
A practical, evidence-based online course series for K–2 educators that equips teachers with effective reading instruction strategies, interactive classroom activities, and downloadable resources to support beginning readers and Emergent Bilinguals.
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2026 Tiny Mathematicians: Inspiring Young Minds Through Early Math Concepts
Learn how to dissect early childhood math standards and effectively translate them into engaging classroom activities!
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Materials Labels (Bilingual)
This includes printable labels that help early childhood teachers organize classroom materials in a way that supports independence, literacy development, and classroom routines.
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Sample Visual Daily Schedule (Bilingual)
This visual daily schedule uses pictures to help young children understand and follow the flow of their day, supporting the development of skills related to independence, routine, and transitions, all in alignment with the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines.
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Creativity “I Can” Center Book (Bilingual)
This book guides children with ideas on how they can use different materials to express themselves through art and build fine motor and creative thinking skills.
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Pretend & Learn “I Can” Center Book (Bilingual)
This book guides children with ideas on how they can use imagination, role-play, and everyday materials to act out real-world experiences and build social skills.
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Construction “I Can” Center Book (Bilingual)
This book guides children with ideas on how they can plan, build, and solve problems using blocks and other materials to create structures and spaces.
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Library “I Can” Center Book (Bilingual)
This book guides children with ideas on how they can enjoy books, tell stories, and build language skills while exploring the world through reading.
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ESL Academy TOT
This two-day workshop is the trainer of trainers (TOT) course for the ESL Academy. Prior to registration, participants of the TOT must attend an ESL Academy in-person or online at the Region 13 ESC to become familiar with the training and material.
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IC: Coaching PLC Teams
Based on leading research and field experience, this two-day Region 13 workshop prepares educators to coach PLC teams using a structured coaching cycle, relationship-building strategies, and scenario-based tools.
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ESL Academy
This three-day academy provides a foundation on language acquisition and explores best practices in ESL instruction while preparing participants for the TExES Exam #154: English as a Second Language Supplemental.
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ESL Academy TOT
This two-day workshop is the trainer of trainers (TOT) course for the ESL Academy. Prior to registration, participants of the TOT must attend an ESL Academy in-person or online at the Region 13 ESC to become familiar with the training and material.
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ESL Academy
This three-day academy provides a foundation on language acquisition and explores best practices in ESL instruction while preparing participants for the TExES Exam #154: English as a Second Language Supplemental.
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ESL Academy
This three-day academy provides a foundation on language acquisition and explores best practices in ESL instruction while preparing participants for the TExES Exam #154: English as a Second Language Supplemental.
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ESL Academy TOT (Renewal Only)
This two-day workshop is the trainer of trainers (TOT) course for the ESL Academy. Prior to registration, participants of the TOT must attend an ESL Academy in-person or online at the Region 13 ESC to become familiar with the training and material.
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In-Person
Esports Coaching: Tools and Techniques for Building, Growing, and Sustaining a Successful School Program
A hands-on workshop designed specifically for esports coaches looking to take their program to the next level.
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Writing for Wellness: Empowering Youth Through Self-Discovery and Creative Expression
A hands-on workshop that equips educators with creative writing strategies to support youth self-expression, resilience, and mental wellness.
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Secondary RLA: Making Small Groups Matter
Discover practical techniques for forming flexible groups, designing purposeful activities, and successfully managing small groups within whole-class instruction.
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IC: Beyond the Basics – Austin (Fall 2026)
Strengthen your coaching practice with advanced strategies for reflective conversations, effective feedback, and meaningful instructional growth.
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Elementary/Middle School Esports Tournament
All elementary and middle school students are welcome to put their skills to the test in a fast-paced esports tournament featuring Super Smash Bros and Super Smash Bros.
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IC: Coaching PLC Teams
Based on leading research and field experience, this two-day Region 13 workshop prepares educators to coach PLC teams using a structured coaching cycle, relationship-building strategies, and scenario-based tools.
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STAAR Studded Event: MARBLE FALLS
Join us in January for STAAR Studded at the ESC Region 13 Marble Falls satellite location.
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IC: Beyond the Basics – Austin (Spring 2027)
Strengthen your coaching practice with advanced strategies for reflective conversations, effective feedback, and meaningful instructional growth.
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STAAR Studded Event: LA GRANGE
Join us in January for STAAR Studded at the ESC Region 13 La Grange satellite location.
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Behavior Coordinator Training 2026-2027: Interventions Through the Tiers
Learn how to build strong, data-driven behavioral supports at every tier — from schoolwide prevention to individualized, intensive interventions.
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Dealing with the Most Challenging Behaviors
Learn practical response strategies that maintain dignity while restoring instructional environments.
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Managing a Behavior Crisis Safely and Effectively
Learn to recognize escalation stages, respond safely, and support student regulation while protecting learning environments.
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Behavior Coach Endorsement Program
A 240-hour, hands-on course for educators and leaders to build coaching skills in behavior support through virtual sessions, applied practice, and performance assessments.
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RISE Conference
The RISE Conference is designed for professionals working with at-risk or struggling youth, exploring the theme of resilience based on compassion for ourselves and others, with a focus on integrity, strength, and empowerment.
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Building Better Behavior Conference
Welcome to the Building Better Behavior Conference 2027—a comprehensive professional development experience crafted to empower Pre-K through 12th grade educators and administrators in fostering positive behavior and supportive learning environments. This c
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MTSS Comprehensive Virtual Conference
A full day of practical learning designed to strengthen MTSS implementation and improve student outcomes.
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Data Literacy Across Content Areas
Explore practical strategies for integrating data literacy into mathematics, science, and social studies instruction.
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Literacy Leadership Forum
Network with other Curriculum Directors, Coordinators, and Specialists and stay updated on TEA news.
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Social Studies: Effective Vocabulary Instruction
A one-day social studies workshop designed to help you focus on the words that matter most—and the strategies that make them stick.
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Social Studies Leadership Forum
Opportunities for Curriculum Directors, Coordinators, and Specialists to network and stay updated on the latest TEA news.
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Elementary RLA: SCR & ECR 101: A Teacher’s Guide to Student Responses - San Marcos
Unpack what SCRs and ECRs ask students to know and do, taking a deep dive into the language of the rubrics to better understand expectations for strong responses.
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Science: Talking Through the Text - Powering Up Science Literacy & Discourse Grades 3-5
Explore literacy strategies through a science lens to support students build their schema and increase their capacity to think like a scientist.
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Secondary RLA: Making Small Groups Matter
Discover practical techniques for forming flexible groups, designing purposeful activities, and successfully managing small groups within whole-class instruction.
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A Powerful Partnership: Elementary RLA and Social Studies
Strengthen instruction and boost student outcomes by exploring the powerful alignment between the skills-based TEKS in Elementary Social Studies and Reading Language Arts.
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Elementary/Middle School Esports Tournament
All elementary and middle school students are welcome to put their skills to the test in a fast-paced esports tournament featuring Super Smash Bros and Super Smash Bros.
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Best Practices for TELPAS Preparation - Part 1
Strengthen your TELPAS preparation through our hands-on workshop, where you'll discover how to leverage assessment data to enhance student outcomes.
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STAAR Studded Event: MARBLE FALLS
Join us in January for STAAR Studded at the ESC Region 13 Marble Falls satellite location.
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STAAR Studded Event: LA GRANGE
Join us in January for STAAR Studded at the ESC Region 13 La Grange satellite location.
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STAAR Studded Event: AUSTIN
Jump into one of these full-day opportunities for STAAR Studded learning at ESC Region 13 in Austin.
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STAAR Studded Event: SAN MARCOS
Join us in February for STAAR Studded at the ESC Region 13 San Marcos satellite location.
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STAAR Studded Event: AUSTIN
Jump into one of these full-day opportunities for STAAR Studded learning at ESC Region 13 in Austin.
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STAAR vs. Student Success Tool (SST): Side-by-Side Comparison
Side-by-side comparison outlining key differences between STAAR and SST, including assessment structure, testing windows, grade-level requirements, accountability connections, and benchmark guidance under HB 8.
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Science STAAR Power: Biology - Individual License (Downloadable PDF)
Introducing Biology EOC Science STAAR Power! Fully aligned with the adopted Biology TEKS, this product helps your students prepare for the evolving nature of state assessments. This digital download includes: TEKS-aligned activities created for each reporting category/strand. A teacher overview to help the teacher with set-up, facilitation, and differentiation with minimal prep time. A student sheet that guides students through each part of the activity. Corresponding resources that are needed for each activity. A teacher answer key that can be used to assess student mastery. These resources are designed to activate prior knowledge and can be implemented flexibly—whether for individual deep-dives, partnered exploration, or collaborative small-group work Power up science student understanding today! Note: These activities are designed to support key strands and strengthen student understanding; they are not intended to serve as a comprehensive curriculum for all assessed standards. Digital Download, 1 PDF The Science STAAR Power: Biology was produced and is maintained by the Content Services team at Region 13.
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ELPS Toolkit: Content-Based Language Instruction for Every Classroom
Empower your instruction and drive measurable English language development for your Emergent Bilingual students.
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Secondary Newcomers Network
Help support our Newcomer Emergent Bilinguals to feel safe, supported, and successful.
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Coaching Teachers in the Multilingual Classroom
Strengthen your coaching for multilingual classrooms by learning to use the ELPS Observation Guide to observe instruction, give targeted feedback, and improve outcomes for Emerging Bilinguals.
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ESL Academy TOT
This two-day workshop is the trainer of trainers (TOT) course for the ESL Academy. Prior to registration, participants of the TOT must attend an ESL Academy in-person or online at the Region 13 ESC to become familiar with the training and material.
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AS+K Suicide Prevention Training
Participants are trained to recognize warning signs—behaviors and characteristics that might indicate elevated risk for suicidal behavior—and the initial intervention steps to support a person they think might be at risk for suicide.
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Multilingual Directors Meeting
Share information, network, collaborate and address current issues and updates regarding Bilingual/ESL language programs and instruction.
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Social Studies for ALL: Supporting Emergent Bilingual and Special Education Students
Strengthen support for Emergent Bilingual and Special Education students while maintaining high expectations and rich content learning in Social Studies.
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Foster Care Consortium
An opportunity for School Systems Foster Care Liaison, social workers, other school personnel, community members, and organizations that provide assistance for students in conservatorship to network.
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Instituto de Español para Educadores: Preparándose para el BTLPT
Strengthen your Spanish proficiency and gain practical strategies to excel on the Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT) Spanish (190) while enhancing your confidence as a bilingual educator.
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District and Campus Calibration Support
Partner with a Calibration Coach to build consistent observation practices, strengthen feedback systems, and design a customized calibration plan that supports your district’s goals.
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Impact Coaching Training
In this two-day workshop, participants will learn and apply specialized coaching skills, tools, and competencies to utilize in the T-TESS and T-PESS observation cycles or any conversation about teaching and learning.
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Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS) Website
The Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) website contains resources, videos, rubrics, and more.
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Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Website
The T-TESS website provides resources, rubrics, training modules, and more for appraisers.
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T-PESS Training
Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS) is the Commissioner recommended principal evaluation system for the state of Texas. This system assesses the principal’s performance in relation to the Texas Principal Standards.
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T-TESS Training
Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) is the Commissioner recommended teacher evaluation system for the state of Texas. It’s a system designed by educators to support teachers in their professional growth and includes a goal-setting and professional development plan, an evaluation cycle, and a student growth measure.
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T-PESS Appraiser Training Documents - 2020 Updated Rubric (Spiral-Bound)
The T-PESS Appraiser Training Documents includes the required resources for appraisers of principals using the updated T-PESS rubric. Each document is tabbed for easy reference within a glossy coil bound book. This book will serve as place to highlight and make notes during the training as well as a reference tool during implementation of T-PESS, The included documents are: T-PESS Rubric (updated 2020) Principal Handbook Principal Self-Assessment and Goal Setting Document Principal Appraiser Handbook Principal Appraiser Forms Case studies Each of these documents was crafted to enhance the T-PESS experience, and will be used during the training to help guide the application and understanding of the T-PESS domains, dimensions, descriptors, and performance levels as well as the process for implementing evaluation and support of principals. The updated T-PESS rubric supports all 5 levers of the Effective School Framework. Spiral-Bound, 124 Pages The T-PESS Appraiser Training Documents was modified and is maintained by the Region 13 Educator Evaluation and Leadership Team.
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Advancing Educational Leadership
This 3 day training meets the state requirement for leadership training of educator appraisers
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T-TESS Appraiser Training Guide & Rubric Participant Handouts
Product Update: We are excited to announce an important update to our T-TESS Appraiser Training Guide and T-TESS Rubric. The updated version now includes the new Alt Domain I Rubric, further enhancing your training and implementation experience. The T-TESS Appraiser Training Guide and the T-TESS Rubric are required resources for all participants enrolled in the three-day T-TESS Appraiser Training, and are necessary to implement the T-TESS process as an ongoing system of feedback and support for continuous teacher growth. These resources were crafted to enhance the T-TESS experience, and will be used during the training to help guide the application and understanding of the T-TESS domains, dimensions, descriptors, and performance levels. Also available in a bundle that includes the easy to use T-TESS Rubric Flipchart. ESF Alignment Supports Lever 5.2 - Build teacher capacity through observation and feedback cycles. Updated 2022 Appraiser Training Guide: Spiral-bound, 57 pages T-TESS Rubric: Stapled, 18 pages The T-TESS Appraiser Training Guide and Rubric were produced by the Texas Education Agency and Education Service Center Region 13 and are maintained by the Region 13 Educator Evaluation and Leadership team.
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Youth Mental Health First Aid
Gain essential skills for supporting students through mental health challenges and crises.
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In-Person
Writing for Wellness: Empowering Youth Through Self-Discovery and Creative Expression
A hands-on workshop that equips educators with creative writing strategies to support youth self-expression, resilience, and mental wellness.
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Lunch & Learn: Working with School Avoidance, Chronic Absenteeism, and Anxiety
Gain practical strategies for supporting students experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, and school avoidance. Explore effective interventions, family collaboration, and tools for creating a supportive learning environment that promotes student success.
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AS+K Suicide Prevention Training
Participants are trained to recognize warning signs—behaviors and characteristics that might indicate elevated risk for suicidal behavior—and the initial intervention steps to support a person they think might be at risk for suicide.
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Youth Mental Health First Aid
Gain essential skills for supporting students through mental health challenges and crises.
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Lunch & Learn: Moving Through Grief in Community
Gain tools to understand and address grief in children with IDD, including ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence, with empathy and effectiveness.
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Safety Planning Intervention (SPI) Training December
A 4-hour, virtual or in-person training for adults to learn how to collaboratively intervene with a person at risk for suicide in developing a safety plan.
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Youth Mental Health First Aid
Gain essential skills for supporting students through mental health challenges and crises.
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Lunch & Learn: Recognizing and Responding to Trafficking
Learn to recognize the warning signs of human and sex trafficking, respond using trauma-informed practices, and connect vulnerable students with the supports and resources they need to stay safe.
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