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  Paraprofessional Certification

  Our Paraprofessional Institute is for anyone interested in becoming a teacher's aide. Our goal is to set up educational aides for success by providing relevant and scientifically-based strategies to a…

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  The Paraprofessional Institute Guidebook (Spiral-Bound)

  This guidebook serves as a roadmap for participants attending The Paraprofessional Institute. It should be purchased by certified trainers only. The guidebook serves as a roadmap for training particip…

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  How to Become a Paraprofessional in Texas

  Are you considering a career in education? Becoming a paraprofessional, also known as an educational aide, can be a fulfilling and impactful way to contribute to students’ academic success. In Texas, …

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  What is the Role of a Paraprofessional?

  The education system has countless unrecognized champions who dedicate themselves to the pursuit of student success. These unsung heroes include paraprofessionals, often called “paras,” who play an es…

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  Classroom to Career

  Raising the Next Generation of Educators Working together to elevate the next generation of Texas educators, Education Service Center Region 13, Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT), and Abilene Chris…

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  Specialty Area Certifications

  We know that schools are run by a wide variety of professionals, from reading specialists to migrant coordinators, and it takes all types to fully support a campus. Our specialists provide certificat…

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  Celebrating ESC Region 13 ECP Educators: From Certification to Classroom Impact

  At Education Service Center Region 13, certification is not the finish line—it’s the launch point. Every year, candidates enter our Educator Certification Preparation (ECP) and Paraprofessional …

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  Certifications

  Empowering Educators at Every Stage At Region 13, we believe in empowering educators at every stage of their journey—from those just entering the profession to those leading entire districts. Region …

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  Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies for Adult Learners

  Level Up Your Career With A Degree From ACU Abilene Christian University (ACU) and Education Service Center Region 13 have partnered to offer a unique set of fully online courses and exclusive pathwa…

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  Early Childhood

  We develop quality early childhood teachers, classrooms, and systems by providing professional development and customized services for educators like you whether you're from a public or private school…

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  Associate of Art in Teaching for Adult Learners

  Further Your Education, Advance Your Career Lamar Institute of Technology, Abilene Christian University, and Education Service Center Region 13 have partnered together to offer a unique experience…

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  From Data to Daily Action Planning Progress Monitoring Log

  This goal-setting tool guides school leaders and teams through a collaborative, data-informed process to drive meaningful campus improvement. The document supports structured reflection and planning w…

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  Region 13 Star of the Month

  Honor and recognize those who are making an impact in your district! The Region 13 Star of the Month is intended to celebrate those that leave a lasting impression on their students or colleagues. R…

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  Educational Degree Pathways

  Supporting Teachers Toward a Brighter Educational Future Lamar Institute of Technology, Abilene Christian University, and Education Service Center Region 13 have partnered to offer a unique set of fu…

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  Behavior Coach Endorsement Program

  Designed for educators, specialists, and campus leaders ready to deepen their impact, the Behavior Coach Endorsement Program equips participants with the mindset, skills, and tools to coach others in …

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  High Impact Tutoring

  What is High Impact Tutoring? Early data indicates that school closures and disruptions in SY19-20 and SY20-21 are likely to result in unfinished learning for many students statewide, making multi-…

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  Para World: A SPED Paraeducator Conference 2026 (Austin)

  Welcome to Para World 2026 Para World is a one-of-a-kind professional learning experience created exclusively for paraeducators. This conference is designed to recognize, support, and celebrate the v…

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  Para World: A SPED Paraeducator Conference 2026 (La Grange)

  Welcome to Para World 2026 Para World is a one-of-a-kind professional learning experience created exclusively for paraeducators. This conference is designed to recognize, support, and celebrate the v…

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  Para World: A SPED Paraeducator Conference 2026 (Marble Falls)

  Welcome to Para World 2026 Para World is a one-of-a-kind professional learning experience created exclusively for paraeducators. This conference is designed to recognize, support, and celebrate the v…

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  Structured Learning Environment (SLE)

  The Structured Learning Environment (SLE) program is part of a multi-tiered, systematic process of support and interventions to meet the needs of all students so they can reach their full potential. O…

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  Master of Education in Instruction and Learning

  Developing Master Educators for Texas Classrooms To upskill current educators, Education Service Center (ESC) Region 13 and Abilene Christian University (ACU) have partnered to create pathways dedica…