After School and Extended Learning
Reinforce academic programs with instructional and recreational strategies and training.
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Program Support
Student Leadership Development
Region 13 offers programs dedicated to developing student leadership, working with Franklin Covey and utilizing the Leader in Me Extended Learning Time curriculum to support students and staff.
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Out-of-School Time Support Services
Provide program support and technical assistance to develop and implement high quality after school and summer programs.
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Event
Fall 2025 Esports Tournament
High school students put their skills to the test in a fast-paced esports tournament featuring Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Marvel Rivals, with a chance to qualify for the 2026 TexSEF State Finals.
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Article
Launching a Successful School-Based After-School Program
Whether you’re a seasoned educator, a passionate parent, or a community member eager to make a difference, this space is for you. We’ll explore the details of creating a school-based after-school program that keeps kids safe and engaged, and fosters growth and development. This article covers initial planning and funding, staffing, curriculum development, and evaluation. […]
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Program Support
Scholastic Esports
Explore our Esports Program, fostering teamwork, digital literacy, and competitive opportunities for students across Central Texas.
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Event
Out-of-School Time Self-guided Courses
Gain insights and helpful strategies applicable to after-school and summer programs by taking any of our Out-of-School Time Self-guided Courses. Each course addresses a different program component to help foster more community-driven, positive, engaging after-school and summer programs.
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Afterschool programs expand access to after-school academic enrichment and other activities that complement and reinforce regular academic programs with instructional and recreational strategies and training.
ESC Region 13 provides a number of services and resources, including Out-of-School Time workshops and self-paced courses and Student Leadership Development. Region 13 also provides specific support for Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE), programs federally funded through 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC), and administered on the state level by TEA.
Why Afterschool Programs?
- Provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours
- Help students meet state and local student standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math, providing students with a broad array of enrichment activities to complement their regular academic programs
- Literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children
- Provides strategic, intentional programming to support a school’s efforts to meet or exceed state academic standards.