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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

  Supporting Early Childhood Special Education Our Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) specialists are dedicated to promoting best practices, training and on site support in early childhood settin…

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  Special Education Collective

  Planning for ongoing special education support and resources for the upcoming year can be complex, but you don’t have to do it alone. The Special Education Cooperative at Region 13 offers a streamline…

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  Just Play! Preschool Special Education

  Purposeful play is a key component of many early childhood education classrooms and early childhood special education classes. Through purposeful play, your students learn new tasks and develop new sk…

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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

  Learning centers are key components of early childhood classrooms and early childhood special education classrooms. In learning centers, students learn new skills, strategies, and processes they'll us…

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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. We br…

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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. Our mission is to allo…

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  Navigating Ethical and Professional Practice for School Psychologists

  This session will focus on the 2020 Principles for Professional Ethics and ethical responsibilities of school psychologists. Resources will be presented and utilized to take a problem-solving approach…

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  Texas Dyslexia Academy Module 6 - Virtual

  Texas Dyslexia Academy 6: Dysgraphia provides educators with foundational information about dysgraphia, which is a related disorder to dyslexia. In this course, participants explore how students acqui…

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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. To help…

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  Texas Dyslexia Academy Module 5 - Virtual

  Module 5 of the Texas Dyslexia Academy focuses on the universal screening process for dyslexia and reading development. The objectives for this course are: Understand the importance of early screenin…

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  MTSS Explicit Instruction Interventions: Introduction and Overview

  How well students learn depends on how well they’re taught. Research shows that explicit instruction—instruction that is systematic, direct, engaging, and success oriented—promotes achievement for all…

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  MTSS Explicit Instruction Interventions: Instructional Design

  Teachers of all grade-levels teach students to do things: forming a manuscript letter, sounding out words, writing a coherent paragraph, solving an algebraic equation, completing a science experiment,…

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  Adapted PE: Strategies for All

  This interactive workshop will focus on designing effective Adapted Physical Education (APE) routines and lesson plans that promote participation and success for all students. Participants will explor…

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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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  Speech Webinar– Fun & Engaging Therapy Ideas Through Purposeful Play & Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Dismissal from Speech-Language Therapy

  Our ESC Collaboration has been putting Texas school-based SLPs first since 2012. We offer top quality webinars with highly respected presenters in the field of communication. Our interactive webinar s…

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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 Webinar– Contemporary Research, Lived Experiences & The Neurodiversity Paradigm

  Our ESC Collaboration has been putting Texas school-based SLPs first since 2012. We offer top quality webinars with highly respected presenters in the field of communication. Our interactive webinar s…

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  Speech Webinar– Cracking the Behavior Code: Strategies for Success

  Our ESC Collaboration has been putting Texas school-based SLPs first since 2012. We offer top quality webinars with highly respected presenters in the field of communication. Our interactive webinar s…

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  Speech Webinar– The Autistic Brain: Better Understanding = Better Outcomes

  Our ESC Collaboration has been putting Texas school-based SLPs first since 2012. We offer top quality webinars with highly respected presenters in the field of communication. Our interactive webinar s…

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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 individualized professional development to a…

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  LID CON

  Bring your spark. Leave with fire. Ready to elevate your impact and lead meaningful progress for students with significant cognitive disabilities? LID CON 2026 is the must-attend summer conference f…

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  Assistive Technology Preview Center

  “Try before you buy” is our motto. We are here to help school districts and charter schools throughout our region meet the IDEA mandate: “assistive technology must be made available if required as a p…

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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. Activities can include: M…

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  Dyslexia Intervention Fundamentals with Reading by Design

  Dyslexia is a disability that can impact our students' learning goals. Students with dyslexia might have trouble reading, comprehending, spelling, or writing. Reading by Design is a systematic, expl…

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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 Specialists help …

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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) or 504 plan. Please reach out for details on the billin…

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  Connecting Leaders of Low Incidence Disabilities: 25-26 CAN Network

  Connecting Leaders of Low Incidence Disabilities Are you a central office Special Education Administrator looking to connect with others who share your role and challenges? Look no further! Our quart…

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  MTSS Explicit Instruction Interventions: Effective Practices

  You can design a perfect lesson plan, but if this plan is delivered in a manner that fails to involve or engage students, learning will not occur. Effective delivery of instruction is paramount in exp…

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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. Tier 1: Universal supports for a…

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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

  Evaluation Consultation Services This service is provided midway or post-evaluation but prior to the eligibility determination meeting, in which the Educational Diagnostician consults on student ev…

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  Speech-Language Pathology: Consultation

  Speech-language pathologists in public schools (SLPs) serve students with speech impairment (SI). Speech Impairment can result from the presence of other conditions including cerebral palsy, cleft pal…

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  ECSE Work Stations: Fostering Independence in Young Children

  Are you tired of feeling like a broken record, repeating directions and struggling to keep young learners engaged independently? This hands-on training is designed for educators who want to empower …

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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.Student-specific support might include:Helping deter…

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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. On a contract-by-contract basis, our specialists …

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  Autism Learning Community: Midday Mastery: Evidence-Based Practices for Students on the Spectrum

  Join us for lunch. Let’s learn together! Take a break in your day and invest in powerful, practical learning. The Autism Learning Community at Region 13 invites you to a free, live, online 8-session …

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  Hill Country Summer Institute

  Welcome The Hill Country Summer Institute (HCSI) 2026 is a dynamic, two-day virtual conference designed to address the most critical and timely issues impacting today’s school-based professionals. Th…

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  Early Childhood Leaders and ECSE Coordinators Network

  This network is for district-level Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) coordinators and ECSE team leaders, and Early Childhood leaders (PK) in an administrative role. Meetings provide support in …

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  UDL IRL

  UDL - IRL! Are you meeting the needs of all your students? Join us for an immersive 2-day workshop dedicated to Universal Design for Learning (UDL), designed to support the creation of accessible, in…

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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

  Adam Holland, Ph.D., is a Research Scientist at Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research interests include motivation in …

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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

  Region 10 CERT Program for Educational Diagnostician (ESC Region 13 remote site) Last year we joined with the Region 10 ESC CERTification Program to make Educational Diagnostician certification avail…

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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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  Standards-Based Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process Training (San Marcos)

  What You Will Learn: Join us for a comprehensive two-day, face-to-face workshop to enhance your skills in developing robust and compliant Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This training focus…

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  Standards-Based Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process Training

  What You Will Learn: Join us for a comprehensive two-day, face-to-face workshop to enhance your skills in developing robust and compliant Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This training focus…

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  Low Incidence Disabilities: Custom PD

  Students with low incidence disabilities, including significant cognitive disabilities, need help and support as they learn and develop their personal and academic lives. We provide customized traini…

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  An Educator's Guide to Dyslexia Evaluations

  Discover the ins and outs of working with students with Specific Learning Disabilities in Reading (aka Dyslexia) through this comprehensive workshop! Gain a thorough understanding of the evaluation a…

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  Reading by Design

  Reading by Design offers a systematic, multisensory approach to literacy intervention to enhance reading and writing skills for students across all grade levels. This comprehensive program is grounded…

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  Reading by Design

  Reading by Design offers a systematic, multisensory approach to literacy intervention to enhance reading and writing skills for students across all grade levels. This comprehensive program is grounded…

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  Reading by Design

  Reading by Design offers a systematic, multisensory approach to literacy intervention to enhance reading and writing skills for students across all grade levels. This comprehensive program is grounded…

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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

  Dr. Amanda Kloo, Director of Inclusive Recreation at the National Inclusion Project (NIP), shares core beliefs about the importance and power of providing inclusive play opportunities to children with…

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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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  Low Incidence Disabilities: Consultation

  Students with low incidence disabilities, including significant cognitive disabilities, need help and support as they learn and develop throughout their personal and academic lives. Supporting all of…

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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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  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 (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 (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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  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

  Supporting progress in the general curriculum Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004, schools are responsible for providing students with special education services the ability…

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  Speech-Language Pathology Master’s Degree Program Support

  Program Overview To address the shortage of Speech-Language pathologists (SLPs) in Texas schools, a partnership was formed with Texas Education Service Centers, Texas Woman’s University (TWU), Texas …

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  Teaching Students with Hearing Loss Playlist

  Students with hearing loss have unique needs and challenges when it comes to their academic and social development. We've partnered with experts in the field of deaf and hard of hearing education to h…

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  State Performance Plan Indicator 13 (SPPI-13) Secondary Transition Overview

  This virtual training will support personnel with their understanding of State Performance Plan Indicator 13 (Secondary Transition), commonly referred to as SPPI-13. Participants will: Learn general …

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  State Performance Plan Indicator 13 (SPPI-13) Secondary Transition Overview

  This virtual training will support personnel with their understanding of State Performance Plan Indicator 13 (Secondary Transition), commonly referred to as SPPI-13. Participants will: Learn general …

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  Speech-Language Pathology

  Who are Speech-Language Pathologists? Speech-Language Pathologists in public schools (SLPs) serve students with speech impairment (SI). IDEA 2004 defines Speech Impairment as “a communication disorde…

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  Facilitated IEP Meeting

  Why do Facilitated IEP meetings generate better student results? ARD/IEP meetings benefit from skilled and capable facilitators who can assist the team in crafting agreements that lead to better educ…

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  Gifted and Talented: Twice-Exceptional Brain - Brilliantly Re-wired with Infinite Possibilities

  Join us for a unique keynote speaker event hosted in collaboration with Region 12. Behavior and Autism Master Consultant Layne Pethick will present “The Twice-Exceptional Brain: Brilliantly Re-Wired w…

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  Gifted and Talented: Twice-Exceptional Brain - Brilliantly Re-wired with Infinite Possibilities

  Join us for a unique keynote speaker event hosted in collaboration with Region 12. Behavior and Autism Master Consultant Layne Pethick will present “The Twice-Exceptional Brain: Brilliantly Re-Wired w…

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  Beyond the Classroom: Designing and Implementing Individualized 18+ Services and Programs for Students with Disabilities

  This three-hour session provides educators, administrators, and transition staff with practical tools to design and implement high-quality, student-centered 18+ services. Participants will explore eff…

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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. Over the course of three day…

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  Migrant Education: Program Support

  Districts that Receive Support Independent Project Districts Independent Project Districts are Local Education Agencies (LEAs) that receive funding from the state's Migrant Education Program (MEP) a…

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  McKinney-Vento Homeless Education

  What is homeless education? Students experiencing homelessness have the same rights to a free appropriate public education as their fellow classmates. Our homeless education specialists offer guidanc…

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  Secondary Transition

  Helping your students' transition planning process Students with disabilities and their families often wonder about life after graduation and what supports will be available when school services end.…

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  Building Better Behavior Conference

  Welcome to the Building Better Behavior Pre-Conference and Conference 2026—comprehensive professional development experiences crafted to empower Pre-K through 12th grade educators and administrato…

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  Making Learning and Teaching Fun! with Dr. Jean

  It seems that we're so busy trying to give children things we didn't have when we were young, that we are failing to give them what we did have. The more time young children spend in front of a screen…

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  Early Childhood Conference

  Unlock the Magic of Early Childhood Education Early Childhood is taking over ESC Region 13! Join us at the Early Childhood Summer Conference 2026, where we will explore the fascinating world of educa…

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  Writing “I Can” Center Book (Bilingual)

  The “I Can” Writing Center book offers early writers developmentally appropriate ideas to draw, scribble, label, and experiment with letters to express their thoughts and build foundational writing …

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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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  Science “I Can” Center Book (Bilingual)

  The “I Can” Science Center book provides young learners with simple, engaging prompts that inspire hands-on investigations, questions, and observations about the natural world. Designed to support cur…

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  Creativity “I Can” Center Book (Bilingual)

  The “I Can” Creativity Center book invites children to explore a variety of materials to express their ideas, emotions, and imaginations through open-ended art. This book supports the Texas Prekinde…

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  Sample Visual Daily Schedule (Bilingual)

  This visual daily schedule is designed to help prekindergarten children understand their daily routine using clear, child-friendly pictures that support transitions, time awareness, and classroom inde…

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  Math “I Can” Center Book (Bilingual)

  The “I Can” Math Center book offers simple and interactive ways for children to explore numbers, patterns, shapes, sorting, and measurement. Fully aligned with the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines for…

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  Pretend & Learn “I Can” Center Book (Bilingual)

  The “I Can” Pretend & Learn Center book provides prompts and play ideas that encourage children to take on roles, use props, and explore real-life scenarios through imaginative play. Aligned with the…

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  Library “I Can” Center Book (Bilingual)

  The “I Can” Library Center book encourages children to engage with books independently or with peers, developing language, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. Aligned with the Texas Prekindergarte…

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  Materials Labels (Bilingual)

  This resource provides a set of printable picture labels designed to help early childhood teachers organize classroom materials in a visually accessible way that supports young children's independen…

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  Construction “I Can” Center Book (Bilingual)

  The “I Can” Construction Center book provides children with ideas and prompts to design, build, and problem-solve using blocks and construction materials. It aligns with the Texas Prekindergarten Guid…

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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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  Dyslexia

  What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and deco…

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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 low incidence disabilities Students with low incidence disabilities, including significant cognitive disabilities, might need specialized help as they learn and develop …

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  S3 - Student Support Services Network Meetings

  Introducing the Student Support Service Monthly Briefings! S3 Education Service Center Region 13 is launching a new monthly meeting designed specifically for Student Support Service Leadership. These…

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  Migrant Education

  What is Migrant Education? Migratory children deserve the same opportunities as their non-migratory classmates. Our team of migrant education specialists work with districts and campuses throughout c…

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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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  Dyslexia Therapist Training Program: Year 1 (Intro)

  The Dyslexia Center of Austin, in partnership with Region 13 ESC, offers a comprehensive two-year, in-person Dyslexia Therapist Training Program for educators seeking to become Certified Academic Lang…

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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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  Book Study: Equipped for Reading Success

  Join us for a journey through David Kilpatrick’s book, Equipped for Reading Success: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Program for Developing Phonemic Awareness and Fluent Word Reading. This book study wil…

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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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  Dyslexia Therapist Training Program: Year 2 (Advanced)

  Program Description (Year Two) The Dyslexia Center of Austin, in partnership with Region 13 ESC, offers Year Two of the Dyslexia Therapist Training Program, an advanced, in-person structured language…

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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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  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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  Restorative Practices

  Restorative Practices transform traditional behavior management by shifting the focus from punishment to community-building and relationship development. This approach encourages students to reflect o…

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  Migrant Employment Survey

  For over 50 years the USDE Office of Migrant Education has provided funds for supplemental academic and support services to the children of families who migrate to find work in the agricultural and fi…

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  Assistive Technology in Schools

  What is Assistive Technology? Assistive Technology (devices and services) is a critical part of many students' success. Assistive technology in schools can be described as "any item, piece of equipme…

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  Region 13 SEE Signs

  Signing Exact English is a sign language system that represents English on the hands to make visible what is not heard. Many signs and visual features of signed languages were taken from American Sign…

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  The Power of Music and Relationships

  Say hi to Dr. Anne Meeker Watson, director of Sing Play Love. Dr. Anne Meeker Watson is a music therapist who specializes in helping young children. We've partnered with her to share some ideas of how…

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  Encuesta de Empleo de Padres Migrantes

  Desde hace más de 50 años, la Oficina de Educación de Migrantes del USDE presta ayuda a los hijos de familias que emigran por motivos de trabajo. Esta ayuda incluye servicios académicos y de apoyo.Par…

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  Parent Migrant Employment Survey

  For over 50 years, the USDE Office of Migrant Education has been providing assistance to children of families who migrate for work. This aid includes academic and support services.To qualify for this …

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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

  Supporting students who are blind or visually impaired Students with visual impairments or blindness have specific needs to help them succeed socially and academically. Our specialists provide educat…

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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 - 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 - 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

  The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act The McKinney-Vento Act’s Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program is the federal program that removes barriers to education for children and youth …

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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

  We are dedicated to overseeing and ensuring the effective implementation of the activities listed in the ESSA Consolidated Application - Title I, Part C for Migrant Education. Adhering to the Program …

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  Homeless Education Coop (McKinney-Vento)

  Students experiencing homelessness face unique challenges that can disrupt their education and well-being. Under the McKinney-Vento Act, students experiencing homelessness have specific rights, and lo…

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  Writing Appropriate Measurable Postsecondary Goals

  The purpose of the Highlights of Writing Appropriate Measurable Postsecondary Goals training is to take a closer look at some highlights from a course created by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) title…

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  Transition Network 2025-26

  The 2025-2026 Transition Network provides a system of communication and collaboration to the districts and charter schools in Region 13, aiming to support educators working in the field of special edu…

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  Autism Support Services

  Help Your Students with Autism Succeed Autism is a spectrum disorder that affects how our students learn and develop throughout their personal and academic lives. Our specialists work with your campu…

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  Comprehensive Support and Training for ESSA Title I, Part C MEP-Independent Project Districts

  Our program offers 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 com…

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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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  Highlights of Coordinated Set of Activities

  The purpose of the Highlights of Coordinated Set of Activities training is to take a closer look at some highlights from a course created by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) titled Coordinated Set of …

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  Homeless COOP Meeting

  The Homeless Education COOP /Networking meetings offer an opportunity to discuss concerns related to homeless education. Region 13 staff provide guidance for best practices to identify and assist home…

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  Homeless COOP Meeting

  The Homeless Education COOP /Networking meetings offer an opportunity to discuss concerns related to homeless education. Region 13 staff provide guidance for best practices to identify and assist home…

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  TEHCY Office Hours

  Opportunity to ask TEA McKinney-Vento State Coordinator questions related to McKinney-Vento. Join an upcoming session October 29, 2025 @ 10:00 - 10:45 AM CST RegisterDecember 10, 2025 @ 10:00 - 10:4…

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  Foster Care Consortium

  The Foster Care Consortium is an opportunity for LEAs Foster Care Liaison or a designated representative and organizations that provide assistance for students in conservatorship to network. The Regio…

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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. LEAs in Texas are required to: post this link to their district website provide written informat…

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  Non-Instructional Support for Migrant Students and Parents

  Coordinating and Providing Essential Resources At the ESC Region 13 Migrant Education Program (MEP), we understand that academic success is not solely dependent on classroom instruction. That's why w…

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  Region 13 McKinney-Vento Liaisons

  Every Local Education Agency (LEA) must designate an appropriate staff person as a local homeless education/McKinney-Vento Liaison and submit that person's name to TEA. This information is to be submi…

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  Migrant Parent Advisory Committee

  Empowering Parents, Enhancing Education The Region 13 Migrant Education Program (MEP) promotes parent involvement and empowers parents or guardians to participate in their child's education activel…

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  Targeted Instruction and Support for Migratory Students

  Migratory students face unique challenges when it comes to academic achievement and ESC Region 13 MEP is committed to providing them with the targeted instruction and support they need to succeed. We …

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  EGrant Training and Support

  Support for ESSA Consolidated Application and Compliance Report If you seek support with the Title I, Part C MEP portions of the ESSA Consolidated Application and Compliance Report, look no further t…

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  Building an Assistive Technology Department

  In-depth, practical information that guides districts in developing an effective, productive Assistive Technology Department. It focuses on the essential features of an AT Department and emphasizes th…

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  Year-Round Migratory Student Data Collection and Entry

  As outlined in the Texas Data Management Requirement Manual for NGS & Migrant Student Information Exchange (MSIX), migratory student data collection and data entry in the TX-New Generation System (TXN…

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  TEHCY Region 13 ONLY SSA Member Meeting

  As a key stakeholder in the Texas Education for Homeless Children and Youth (TEHCY)SSA for Region 13, your role in ensuring the success of our program is invaluable. This meeting is mandatory for all …

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  New Generation System (NGS) Training and Support

  The New Generation System (NGS) is a web-based interstate information network designed to streamline data management for migrant students. By providing training and support in NGS, we enable educators…

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  FIEP Meeting: Independent Facilitator Series

  Wondering what an independent facilitator does at an IEP meeting? Or, how a facilitator prepares to come to your meeting? Check out this video series showing the four steps an effective independent fa…

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  Deaf/Hard of Hearing

  Helping your students who are deaf and hard of hearing Students who are deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) throughout Texas have special academic needs that differ from their peers. Studies show that app…

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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)

  What is the E.S.S.E? The Educational Sign Skills Evaluation (ESSE) is a State-approved test for K-12 Educational interpreters. It is designed to provide a means of identifying the dominant signing st…

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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

  As reading and writing are foundational to school success, TEA is working to ensure that all Texas students have access to high-quality reading and writing instruction and highly-effective teachers. H…

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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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  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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  Changing Behavior in Preschool Classrooms

  In this series we've teamed up with Dr. Susan Catlett to explore the functions of behavior and give you concrete tips and strategies you'll need to change challenging behavior in preschool. Throughou…

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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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  SEE Online Dictionary Annual Subscription

  The Signing Exact English Interactive On-Line Dictionary has the same information as the Signing Exact English Dictionary. This online version provides the ability to search for words in the dictionar…

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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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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. This 1…

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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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  The S.E.E. Center at ESC Region 13

  Welcome 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…

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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 precursor skills needed for emergent readers. In this video series, Dr. Laura Justice breaks …

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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! Engaging your preschool child in learning activities at home isn’t as challenging as it might se…

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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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  The Fifth Function

  When you’ve mastered the four, this is where the real work begins–for seasoned behavior professionals ready to challenge norms, elevate safety, and rethink behavior frameworks. The Fifth Function is …

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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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  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

  Teaching our young students Social Emotional Learning is a vital skill to building happier, healthier, and more academically successful students. In this series we spoke to expert Dan St. Romain and h…

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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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  Advancing Educational Leadership

  Overview Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) is a 3-day training required for TTESS appraisers* in the state of Texas. The intent of the Advancing Educational Leadership Training is to: Develop t…

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  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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  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. Our specialists provide support, identifying a coherent se…

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  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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  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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  STAAR Stuff

  We know the STAAR test can be super confusing and complicated, especially when it comes to what types of supports your students can use during the test. We worked with our special education and gener…

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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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  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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  STEM Education

  What Is STEM education? STEM education is the purposeful integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and their practices to create student-centered learning experiences where st…