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Special Education
We are committed to finding innovative ways to support and collaborate with local districts and charter schools throughout the region by providing special education professional development and other …
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Early Childhood Special Education
Helping Early Childhood Special Education specialists improve their District and Campus programs.…
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Special Education Collective
Expert support, flexible service options, and cost-saving bundles to help districts navigate special education needs with confidence.…
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Just Play! Preschool Special Education
Explore the power of play for preschool special education in this video series.…
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Special Education Teacher Certification
Become A Certified Special Education Teacher Special education is more than a profession—it’s a calling for individuals who are passionate about equity, advocacy, and inclusive learning. Special educ…
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Preschool Special Education Classroom Management
Learn from our early childhood special education educators on how to get started with learning centers, collect data, and provide safe spaces for your preschoolers.…
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Preschool Special Education Pyramid Model
Ron Roybal from the University of Colorado Denver and the Pyramid Model Consortium gives an overview of the three-tiered model of behavior intervention at the Early Childhood level. Ron discusses how …
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Child Find: Consultations
We provide a special education consultation for local education agencies (LEAs) which are defined as districts and charters, community members, and families regarding the process of referring and iden…
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Secondary Transition Consultation Services
Supporting students with disabilities across our region in defining their vision for adult life and learning the skills needed to meet their post-secondary goals is a critical focus of our work.…
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Transition Assessment Library
The Transition Assessment Resource List is available in the Library at ESC Region 13 for school district and charter school personnel in the ESC Region 13 service delivery area.…
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Why Teacher–Paraeducator Collaboration is Critical in Special Education
They say, “It takes a village.” In special education, this village consists of professionals with various roles, experiences, and areas of expertise, collaborating to offer meaningful supp…
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Three Things School Leaders Can Do to Support Special Education
Leading change and ensuring students on campus have what they need to be successful learners during the pandemic is a challenging charge. Within our student body, we support and include all students, …
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Accommodation Central
We want all of our students to learn and succeed. With the appropriate, successfully implemented accommodations, students can reach their fullest potential. However, finding current information about …
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Blind/Visual Impairment Loan Program
Teachers of students with visual impairments and certified orientation and mobility specialists can check out assistive technology devices from our library’s visual impairment catalog to trial with th…
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Contract LSSP/Educational Diagnostician Evaluation Service
Our seasoned Licensed Specialist in School Psychologists (LSSP) offer a variety of contract evaluation services and supports to help districts through the special education evaluation process.…
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MTSS Explicit Instruction Interventions: Introduction and Overview
Day one of three. This session will provide an introduction and overview of explicit instruction, highlighting research-based practices that support systematic, direct, and engaging teaching.…
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MTSS Explicit Instruction Interventions: Instructional Design
Day two of three. This session will focus on designing effective explicit instruction lessons that maximize instructional time, increase engagement, and promote high rates of success.…
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Adapted PE: Strategies for All
Design Adapted Physical Education routines and lessons that increase participation for all students, including supports for Visual Impairments, Autism, and Complex Access Needs.…
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Communication Assessments for DHH Eligibility
Our experienced education specialist for the deaf and hard of hearing offers a contract evaluation service for communication assessments to help districts through the special education evaluation for …
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Assistive Technology: Consultation
Our Assistive Technology Specialists offer consultation and support to campus and district staff who have student-specific questions on everything from assistive technology assessment to classroom org…
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Speech-Language Pathology: Custom PD
We provide customized training for campuses, districts, and charters to support your speech-language pathology programs. Districts and charters can request individualize professional development to ad…
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Assistive Technology Preview Center
The Assistive Technology Preview Center is a lending library and preview center for school district and charter school personnel in the ESC Region 13 service delivery area.…
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Quality Programs for the Visually Impaired
Quality Programs for the Visually Impaired (QPVI) is a detailed program review for school districts to develop and/or improve their services for students with visual impairments (VI) by establishing s…
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Expanded Core Curriculum Activities for Students and Families
We collaborate with clients to provide events and activities that target skills in the nine areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) for students with visual impairments.…
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Dyslexia Intervention Fundamentals with Reading by Design
Reading by Design is a systematic, explicit, and intensive reading program designed to improve the reading abilities of students with dyslexia.…
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Center-Based Classroom Setup Consultations
Centers are an integral part of any early childhood classroom. Classroom centers are where your kids go to learn and develop with meaningful, hands-on experiences. Our early childhood special educatio…
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Regional Day School Program for the Deaf
The Regional Day School Program for the Deaf offers comprehensive services for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing from birth to age 22 who require direct instruction from a teacher of the deaf.…
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Educational Audiologist Services
Our educational audiologist can provide a variety of on-site and consultative services as needed per student Individualized Education Plan (IEP).…
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MTSS Explicit Instruction Interventions: Effective Practices
Day three of three. This session will focus on effective delivery of explicit instruction through active participation, brisk pacing, scaffolding, and classroom management.…
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Classroom Management Coaching Using the Tiered Pyramid Model
The Pyramid Model is a framework of evidence-based practices for promoting young children’s healthy social and emotional development and is divided into three tiers. Our early childhood education spec…
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Evidence Based Practices in the Early Childhood Classroom Coaching
Creating a high quality early childhood classroom requires using strategies backed by strong evidence and research. Evidence based practices are those research-based, high leverage, strategies that ca…
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Evaluation Support Options
This service is provided midway or post-evaluation but prior to the eligibility determination meeting, in which the Educational Diagnostician consults on student evaluation to ensure compliance and th…
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Speech-Language Pathology: Consultation
Our specialists consult with your campus, district, or charter to provide help and support for your speech-language pathologists.…
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Autism/Developmental Disabilities Specialists: Program Support
Supporting all of our students with autism and developmental disabilities across our region is one of our critical goals. We bring qualified specialists to your districts and campuses to help with inc…
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Occupational and Physical Therapy (OT/PT) Consultation Services
Our experienced specialists offer consultation and support to OTs/PTs who have student-specific questions/needs or program and procedural questions.…
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Teacher of Deaf Services
Our certified teacher of the deaf will provide consult services as stated in your student's IEP and will provide tailored in-service to your teachers and related staff, attend ARD meetings, observe st…
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Dyslexia: Custom PD
Our dyslexia specialists will support your district and/or campus with a full continuum of customized dyslexia training and professional development.…
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Assignment Access Sheet
Use an assignment access document that details all the different locations (per class) in which assignments and materials are accessed or submitted. The document also includes contact information, as …
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The Power of Motivation in Preschool
Expert Adam Holland, PH.D. explores the power of motivation in preschool classrooms and gives you tips and strategies you can use to boost motivation.…
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TSVIs and COMS: Professional Development
Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments (TSVIs) and Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) serve students with visual impairments, ages birth to 22, who have a broad range of visual…
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Educational Diagnostician Certification
Last year we joined with the Region 10 ESC CERTification Program to make Educational Diagnostician certification available to educators outside of Region 10.…
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Continuum of Services Review and Support
We're here to help you implement each student's IEP in the least restrictive environment. Our team approach focuses on analyzing and identifying where your students receive the majority of their speci…
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Low Incidence Disabilities: Custom PD
Supporting all of our students with low incidence disabilities across our region is one of our critical goals. We bring qualified specialists to your districts and campuses to help with classroom setu…
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Pyramid Model Consortium
Change can be hard for young children. Kelly Wilson From the Pyramid Model Consortium invites viewers to explore the 5 Big Bang Classroom strategies that can reduce challenging behaviors by up to 80%.…
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Jeanine Fitzgerald Video Series
Certified Human Behavior Specialist Jeanine Fitzgerald discusses how coping becomes a lifestyle for children who are in environments that do not support the optimal development of the brain. In this s…
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The Power of Inclusive Play
Learn about the importance and power of providing inclusive play opportunities to children with disabilities.…
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Low Incidence Disabilities: Consultation
Supporting all of our students with low incidence disabilities across our region is one of our critical goals. We bring qualified specialists to your districts and campuses to help with classroom setu…
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Getting Graduation/Leaving a Clear Trail: ARD Committees, Requirements, Coding and More!
Austin location. Enhance your understanding of graduation requirements under the Foundation High School Program, with a special focus on students receiving special education services.…
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Contracted Services to Support Inclusive Practices
Inclusive practice is about more than just being together in the same classroom. It is an approach to teaching that recognizes the variability of students, enabling all students the opportunity to hav…
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Strategies for an Effective Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meeting
Preparation is the foundation of an effective Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting. The special education process consists of three main players: parents, school agents, and students. Oftent…
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Occupational/Physical Therapy
Support for District occupational and physical therapists Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, students with disabilities are eligible for special education and related services. Re…
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Inclusive Practices
Ensuring that your special education students get equal access to the curriculum in the least restrictive environment for them.…
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Speech-Language Pathology Master’s Degree Program Support
A master’s level speech-language pathology (SLPs) program for both in-field and out-of-field students. Successful program completion prepares graduates to apply for Texas licensure in speech pathology…
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Teaching Students with Hearing Loss Playlist
We've partnered with experts in the field of deaf and hard of hearing education to help us better understand the needs of our students with hearing loss.…
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Speech-Language Pathology
Supporting the professional development of speech-language pathologists.…
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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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18+ Adult Transition Services Self-Assessment and Program Review Workshop
Evaluate your district's 18+ Adult Transition Services using the Quality Indicators framework, complete a guided self-assessment, and leave with an action plan to strengthen your program.…
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The Prepare Program for Behavior Intervention
Our Prepare curriculum is a versatile program that can be used to support students in Structured Learning Environments, or students participating in an inclusion program.…
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Migrant Education: Program Support
Our team of migrant education specialists work with districts and campuses throughout central Texas to help facilitate your campus' migrant education program.…
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Making Learning and Teaching Fun! with Dr. Jean
Join Dr. Jean Feldman as she explores how to make learning and teaching fun for your young students!…
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The Name of the Game
Name of the Game is an 8-part webinar series dedicated to vocabulary learning for children with hearing loss. The focus is on children who use listening and spoken language, however applications are m…
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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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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…
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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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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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Math “I Can” Center Book (Bilingual)
This book guides children with ideas on how they can explore numbers, patterns, shapes, and measurement through hands-on, playful math activities.…
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Writing “I Can” Center Book (Bilingual)
This book guides children with ideas on how they can draw, scribble, and experiment with letters to express their thoughts and develop early writing skills.…
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Science “I Can” Center Book (Bilingual)
This book guides children with ideas on what they can explore, observe, and ask questions about the world around them, through hands-on science investigations.…
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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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Transition Planning At-A-Glance Series: Summary of Performance (Booklet – Folded)
Transition Planning At-A-Glance Series is the go-to resource to understand the key elements of planning for adulthood for students with disabilities. All educators, transition designees (TEDs), teache…
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Low Incidence Disabilities
Supporting your students with significant cognitive disabilities and complex access needs…
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S3 - Student Support Services Network Meetings
A monthly meeting designed for Student Support Service Leadership.…
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What is an LSSP and What Do They Do?
You’ve likely heard about LSSPs before, but maybe aren’t 100% what they are. LSSP stands for Licensed Specialists in School Psychology, and they’re one of the foundations to a functional and healthy s…
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What is the PLAAFP?
The Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance statement ( called the PLAAFP or “present levels”) is a key part of your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). PLAAFPs d…
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Coaching Classroom Management
A classroom management system is crucial to supporting the academic achievement of our students. We know that teachers who spend less time dealing with disruptions are able to spend more time engaged …
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TED Tips: Meet the Transition and Employment Services Designee
Since 2014, each school district must designate a Transition and Employment Services Designee, also called a “TED.” The requirements for TEDs are outlined in TEC §29.011: (b) The commissioner shall re…
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Life Skills Radio Ep.06: Challenging Behavior
In this episode, host Jennifer Russell explores challenging classroom behavior: how it can leave you exhausted, the causes behind it, and how to better manage challenging classroom behavior. Audio Tra…
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Migrant Employment Survey
The Migrant Education Program Survey is a quick and downloadable form campuses and districts can use to identify migrant families.…
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Assistive Technology in Schools
Supporting and improving the use of assistive technology in your school or district.…
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Region 13 SEE Signs
Signs created by the ESC Region 13 to supplement the Signing Exact English Dictionary.…
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The Power of Music and Relationships
Dr. Anne Meeker Watson specializes in helping young children through music therapy and explores the power of music in building relationships with young students.…
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Encuesta de Empleo de Padres Migrantes
La Encuesta del Programa de Educación para Migrantes es un cuestionario de 5 minutos que usted puede contestar para ayudar a identificar la elegibilidad de su familia y ponerlo/a en contacto con los s…
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Parent Migrant Employment Survey
The USDE Office of Migrant Education provides academic and support services to children of families who migrate for work in the agricultural or fishing industries. This 5-minute Migrant Education Prog…
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Early Childhood Circle Time Flip Charts (Downloadable PDFs)
The Early Childhood Circle Time Flipcharts include 9 downloadable PDF posters that each depict one activity commonly taught during circle time, as well as a Supplemental Materials Packet and an Instru…
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Blind/Visual Impairment
Educational services for schools, districts, and students who are blind or visually impaired.…
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Signing Exact English - Affix Supplemental (Perfect Bound)
The Signing Exact English Using Affixes supplemental resource allows you to present English in a signed form with vocabulary altered by including affixes to your sign production. This resource is a ca…
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Signing Exact English - Full Size Dictionary (Spiral-Bound)
The Signing Exact English Dictionary is the heart of the SEE System. The Signing Exact English Dictionary is one of the largest single collections of English signed vocabulary. The Signing Exact Engli…
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Signing Exact English - Pocket Size Dictionary (Spiral-Bound)
The Signing Exact English - Pocket Size Dictionary contains all the information in the full-size edition, only reduced in size and much more convenient. The Signing Exact English Dictionary is a resou…
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Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth
Ensuring a free and appropriate public education for all school-age children and youth experiencing homelessness in Texas.…
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FACTastic Math Progress Monitoring: Addition/Subtraction (Downloadable PDF)
FACTastic Math Progress Monitoring: Addition/Subtraction is the supplemental resource to monitor your elementary-age students' progress learning the basics of addition and subtraction using the FACTas…
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FACTastic Math Progress Monitoring: Multiplication/Division (Downloadable PDF)
FACTastic Math Progress Monitoring: Multiplication/Division is the supplemental resource to monitor your elementary-age students' progress learning the basics of multiplication and division using the …
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Migrant Education Program Oversight and Support
Comprehensive support in implementing the ESSA Consolidated Application, guiding you through the process to ensure effective program operation and goal attainment.…
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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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Homeless Education Coop (McKinney-Vento)
Our Homeless Education Cooperative meets several times during the year. Homeless liaisons, administrators, counselors, and other interested school staff have the opportunity to learn more about critic…
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Transition in the IEP
Learn how to develop compliant, high-quality transition plans in the IEP and apply your learning through a guided self-audit.…
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Transition Network 2026-2027
The Transition Leadership Network provides a system of communication and collaboration to the districts and charter schools in ESC Region 13.…
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Comprehensive Support and Training for ESSA Title I, Part C MEP-Independent Project Districts
Comprehensive support and training to school districts participating in the ESSA Title I, Part C MEP-Independent Project. With a focus on continuous improvement, coordination of community resources, a…
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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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Lunch & Learn: The Double-Edged Sword of ED - Supporting our SPED Students
Explore the complexities of the Emotional Disturbance classification in Special Education, including access to services, stigma, student identity, and equitable practices that support student-centered…
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Year-Round Migratory Student Data Collection and Entry
Support for SSA Non-Project Districts to ensure that they can effectively manage data related to migratory students and comply with the requirements of the TXNGS.…
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What Services Should Be Provided for McKinney-Vento Unaccompanied Youth
What are the rights for McKinney-Vento unaccompanied youth? Attend this McKinney-Vento workshop to receive information on this important topic.…
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Truancy and McKinney-Vento Students
We will discuss provisions if the LEA determines that a student's chronic absenteeism and truancy is the result of them experiencing homelessness.…
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McKinney-Vento: The Art of Saying "No" and Dispute Resolution
The dispute resolution is a provision included in the McKinney-Vento Act. What can be disputed, the procedure, forms, and timeframe will be outlined during this workshop.…
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Migrant Parent Advisory Committee
Join the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) for Migratory Families to positively impact the education of migratory children and contribute to the betterment of our community. Together, we can shape a bri…
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MKV 404: The Network (Building Internal & External Partnerships)
This collaborative 1-hour virtual workshop explores how strong partnerships can strengthen support systems for students and families experiencing homelessness.…
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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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Non-Instructional Support for Migrant Students and Parents
Coordinates and provides non-academic supplemental support, empower parents through training, and offers essential information on post-secondary and high school equivalency programs to ensure the succ…
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MKV 303: The Heart (Awareness, Sensitivity, & Trauma-Informed Intake)
This 1-hour virtual workshop focuses on the human side of McKinney-Vento support by exploring awareness, relationship-building, and trauma-informed practices.…
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Targeted Instruction and Support for Migratory Students
Targeted instruction and support to migratory students in K-12 through needs-based supplemental instruction, academic tool training, and appropriate supplemental instruction in core content areas, inc…
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EGrant Training and Support
Training and support for Independent Project Districts to ensure that districts comply with federal regulations related to migratory students, including support for the ESSA Consolidated Application a…
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MKV 202: The Logistics (School of Origin, Nutrition, Disputes & Transport)
This interactive 1-hour virtual workshop takes a deeper dive into the logistical components of McKinney-Vento implementation.…
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Guidelines Impacting Transportation for McKinney-Vento and Foster Students
Join us for a regional table-top discussion to address transportation barriers for McKinney-Vento (MV) and foster students.…
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FIEP Meeting: Independent Facilitator Series
This video series shows the four steps an effective independent facilitator uses during an FIEP.…
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MKV 101: The Blueprint (Liaison Roles & Identification)
This 1-hour virtual workshop provides a foundational overview of the McKinney-Vento Act with a focus on the critical role of the homeless liaison and effective student identification practices.…
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Building an Assistive Technology Department
In-depth, practical information that guides districts in developing an effective, productive Assistive Technology Department.…
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New Generation System (NGS) Training and Support
Training and support in NGS to enable educators to efficiently record and access demographic, educational, and health data, ensuring accurate student profiles. With NGS, educators can generate student…
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Texas Transition and Employment Guide
The Texas Transition and Employment Guide can help students with disabilities to plan for adult life.…
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Discipline for McKinney-Vento Students
Come find out best practices and solutions for addressing discipline and McKinney-Vento students.…
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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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6 Big Mistakes You Might Be Making with Reinforcers
Reinforcement is a powerful evidence-based practice that helps students with autism and developmental disabilities. Reinforcement, or a positive consequence for a specific behavior, helps with academi…
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Educational Sign Skills Evaluation (ESSE)
The E.S.S.E. was developed to provide a means to identify one's dominant signing style and to provide specific feedback on areas of strength and areas in need of improvement.…
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2024 Prekindergarten Alignment Posters - Spanish (Set of 11)
Use the 2024 Prekindergarten Guidelines Alignment Posters to create Pre-K classroom learning centers that align with current best practices. Each of these 11 full-color posters: Aligns with one of the…
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Texas Reading Academies
House Bill 3 requires that all K-3 teachers and administrators complete the TXRA training within 3 years: 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023.…
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2023 Prekindergarten Center Alignment Posters (Set of 11)
Use the 2023 Prekindergarten Center Alignment Posters to show how your Pre-K classroom learning centers align with current best practices and Pre-k Guidelines. Center play is learning! Each of these …
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Early Childhood Outcomes and Prekindergarten Guidelines Alignment (Spiral-Bound)
The Early Childhood Outcomes and Prekindergarten Guidelines Alignment helps design preschool instruction to align with each of the Texas Education Agency’s prekindergarten guidelines to one or more of…
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Changing Behavior in Preschool Classrooms
Dr. Susan Catlett explores the functions of behavior in a preschool classroom and how you can change behavior for the better.…
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Canciones y rondas infantiles - Teacher Version (Spiral-Bound Big Book)
The Canciones y rondas infantiles songbook is a compilation of many of the traditional songs that are sung in Latin America and in bilingual classrooms in the US. Teachers using this resource will not…
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Canciones y rondas infantiles - Student Version (5-Pack – Booklets – Saddle-Stitch)
The Canciones y rondas infantiles is a compilation of many of the traditional songs that are sung in Latin America and in bilingual classrooms in the US. Teachers using this resource will notice the r…
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Tiny Humans Are My Favorite T-Shirt (Unisex) Light Gray
The Region 13 Early Childhood Summer Conference takes place annually. This t-shirt is a stylish reminder of the vibrant, collaborative, and educational experience that brought together early childhood…
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Early Childhood Circle Time Flip Charts - Spanish (Set of Posters)
The Early Childhood Circle Time Flip Charts include 9 posters that each depict one activity commonly taught during circle time, as well as a Supplemental Materials Packet and an Instructional Guide. A…
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Early Childhood Circle Time Flip Charts (Set of Posters)
The Early Childhood Circle Time Flip Charts include 9 posters that each depict one activity commonly taught during circle time, as well as a Supplemental Materials Packet and an Instructional Guide. A…
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Early Childhood Circle Time Flip Charts - Spanish (Downloadable PDFs)
The Early Childhood Circle Time Flip Charts include 9 downloadable PDF posters that each depict one activity commonly taught during circle time, as well as a Supplemental Materials Packet and an Instr…
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Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines - Spanish (Spiral-Bound)
Use Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines to design meaningful and purposeful experiences for young children to provide them a foundation that guides their growth in all aspects of development. The Texas P…
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Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines (Spiral-Bound)
Use Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines to design meaningful and purposeful experiences for young children to provide them a foundation that guides their growth in all aspects of development. The Texas P…
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Facilitation Tips: Discussions, Decisions, and Challenges (Spiral-Bound)
Use Facilitation Tips: Discussions, Decisions, and Challenges to improve team communication, problem solving and decision making, particularly with special education teams. This easy-to-use resource s…
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3 Things to Do When Your New Student Has Multiple and Complex Disabilities
Special Education Teachers work with students with a wide range of abilities. Sometimes teachers get a new student with multiple and complex disabilities. Often, that teacher doesn’t have any pr…
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ESSE Process Webinar
The ESSE Process Webinar is a 60-minute online class for interpreters who have never taken the Educational Sign Skills Evaluation (ESSE). It provides an overview of what to expect on the exam.…
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TExGUIDE Pre-K
TExGUIDE Pre-K provides early childhood teachers with a bridge between curriculum, aligned resources, and instructional planning. This guide allows teachers the flexibility to organize, sequence, and …
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Early Childhood Docking Station Signs (11 Bilingual Signs)
Enhance your Early Childhood environment with our set of 11 bilingual center Docking Stations! Designed in both English and Spanish specifically for early learners, these signs help facilitate smooth …
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5 Ideas for Engaging Your Preschool Child
Engaging your preschool child in learning activities at home isn’t as challenging as it might seem. In fact, if you ask an early childhood educator what they enjoy most about teaching young children, …
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The S.E.E. Center at ESC Region 13
The S.E.E. Center at ESC Region 13 provides quality training and support for those who want to learn or improve their Signing Exact English skills. We also offer ESSE training and testing for state …
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Dr. Susan Catlett: Changing Behavior in Preschool Classrooms
Dr. Susan Catlett explores the functions of behavior and gives tips and strategies for approaching challenging behavior in young children.…
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Early Childhood Docking Station Signs (11 Bilingual Signs) Digital Download PDF
Enhance your Early Childhood environment with our set of 11 bilingual center Docking Stations! Designed in both English and Spanish specifically for early learners, these signs help facilitate smooth …
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Top 5 Tips for Remote Learning for Students with Complex Disabilities
Remote learning for students with complex disabilities might pose challenges beyond what other students might face. These students need more immersive sensory experiences that you might not be able to…
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5 Great Home Engagement Ideas
This 5 part video series will help you engage your preschool child at home during everyday activities!…
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The Essentials of Preschool Literacy Instruction
Dr. Laura Justice from Ohio State University discusses the myth around "Preschool Reading", and the vital precusor skills needed for emergent readers.…
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Teacher Certification
Shape the Future—Start Your Teaching Journey Start your journey toward becoming a certified teacher in Texas through our nationally recognized Region 13 Educator Certification Program (ECP). Whe…
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Products
In Our New Teacher Era T-Shirt
Celebrate the launch of our groundbreaking workshop series, "In Our New Special Education Teacher Era," with this exclusive t-shirt! Designed to inspire and commemorate your commitment to shaping the …
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In Our New Teacher Era (Bracelet Design) T-Shirt
Celebrate the launch of our groundbreaking workshop series, "In Our New Special Education Teacher Era," with this exclusive t-shirt! Designed to inspire and commemorate your commitment to shaping the …
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Articles
3 Tips for Organizing Preschool Classrooms
Every classroom type is different and every classroom requires a unique approach to organization. However most classroom organization guides are targeted towards elementary, middle, or high school cla…
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Classroom Setup During COVID: Setting Up an Outdoor Classroom Space
Holding class outside has always been popular with students. While being a classroom favorite, there is also evidence that it has learning benefits. Some research studies have found that teaching outd…
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Remote Learning for Life Skills Students: Setting up Your Online Environment
Providing remote learning opportunities to students with cognitive, sensory, and physical challenges can be a daunting task. Interactions that rely on physical proximity and the experience of having a…
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Remote Learning for Life Skills Students: Planning for All Learners
Providing remote learning opportunities to students with cognitive, sensory and physical challenges can be a daunting task. Interactions that rely on physical proximity and the experience of having a …
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Top 3 Strategies for Dealing with Challenging Behavior in a Preschool Classroom
1. Understand and Identify the Student’s Positive Reinforcers Every teacher knows that each and every student in their class is unique. Each student has a different upbringing, has different cul…
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Flexible Grouping Strategies for the Science Classroom
Group work and the science classroom go together like peanut butter and jelly – or like hydrogen and oxygen. Whether it’s a lab, discussion, research, stations, partners, or interventions, there are m…
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What is Morning Group for Students with Disabilities? (BONUS Webinar on adapting Morning Group to Online Learning Environments)
Morning group or morning meeting is a staple of classrooms with students with moderate to severe disabilities. It is a daily routine designed to orient them to place and time and prepare them for the …
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Social Emotional Learning for Young Students
Dan St. Romain explains the core functions of Social Emotional Learning in your young students and how to increase their SEL knowledge.…
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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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Products
Signing Exact English - Affix Supplemental (Copy)
The Signing Exact English Using Affixes supplemental resource allows you to present English in a signed form with vocabulary altered by including affixes to your sign production. This resource is a ca…
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Services
Advancing Educational Leadership
This 3 day training meets the state requirement for leadership training of educator appraisers…
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Services
Career Cluster – Development of Pathways and Coherent Sequences
Our Career and Technology Education (CTE) specialists help you align your pathways and sequences to the approved Texas CTE Programs of Study.…
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Products
Transition Planning At-A-Glance Series Bundle (Booklets – Folded)
Transition Planning At-A-Glance Series Bundle is the go-to resource to understand the key elements of planning for adulthood for students with disabilities. All educators, transition designees (TEDs),…
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Articles
Classroom Setup During COVID-19: Using Picture Visuals
Hi there, friends. In the previous blog about setting up your classroom during Covid-19, we explored how to use floor tape to increase student understanding of visual boundaries and expectations. Reme…
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Resources
STAAR Stuff
The STAAR test can be confusing and complicated, that's why we're here to break down all you need to know about STAAR without boring you to sleep.…
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Signing Exact English - Pocket Size Dictionary (Copy)
The Signing Exact English - Pocket Size Dictionary contains all the information in the full-size edition, only reduced in size and much more convenient. The Signing Exact English Dictionary is a resou…
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Signos para el inglés exacto (Signing Exact English) Dictionary (Digital Download)
Signos para el inglés exacto is a digital book for Spanish-speaking families of children in schools using Signing Exact English. Includes: over 1,200 illustrated signs including Spanish and English tr…
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Landing Pages
STEM Education
Supporting your campus or district’s STEM programming implementation and integration…
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Events
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…
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