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Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) 201: I Know What To Do, Now What?!, November 14, Session #10217, Register now!

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) 201: I Know What To Do, Now What?!

Join us as we take the next step in developing our Early Childhood/ECSE instructional practices. It is recommended that participants have attended ECSE 101 or Building Blocks ECSE 101 prior to this session, however not a requirement. We will focus on Specially Designed Instruction (SDI), our ECSE Framework, Communication, and the use of sensory games as a behavioral support strategy . Participants will walk away with various ideas, activities, and resources to begin implementing in their classrooms right away. November 14, Session #10217, Register now!
Virtual: Afterschool Special: Superkid Stories, November 12, Session #102671, Register now!

Virtual: Afterschool Special: Superkid Stories

Join us Virtually after school as we learn how to write social narratives that positively impact student behavior. This session is appropriate for special ed and general ed Pre-K and Kinder Educators. Participants will create social narratives that are individualized to meet the needs of the students they service AND will have the opportunity for their narratives to be color printed and mailed to them by the ECSE consultants. Social Narratives that have already been created to teach a variety of behaviors will be shared electronically. November 12, Session #102671, Register now!
Apple Device Support Workshop, November 14, Session #108266, Register now!

Apple Device Support Workshop

This Apple Device Support Workshop is meant to build in-house Apple capacity and expertise among the district and campus technicians. You'll find technicians and other IT employees who attend, who will become more familiar with how to troubleshoot iPad and Mac devices and better understand how to support the Apple ecosystem. An added benefit is that the workshop helps the attendees prepare for the Apple Device Support certification exam if they choose to take it. This workshop does not cover the training materials comprehensively but highlights the most relevant content for day-to-day support from a technician's perspective. November 14, Session #108266, Register now!
Parent & Family Engagement Workshops

Parent & Family Engagement Workshops

Calling all parents! Don't miss out on these free, engaging family sessions. Look at the five different sessions to choose from in November--created especially for you! Why wait? Register today!
Learning Offsite-Texas 2022 PK Guidelines PD in the park: Emergent Literacy - Reading and Writing, November 20, Session #101713, Register now!

Learning Offsite-Texas 2022 PK Guidelines PD in the park: Emergent Literacy - Reading and Writing

The new 2022 PK Guidelines are out and updated! Join us for an innovative adult learning immersive experience! San Antonio is our classroom, come explore your city and the PreK Guidelines. We will meet rain or shine. This session will focus on mastering your understanding of the Emergent LIteracy - Reading and Writing Guidelines
This session will take place offsite.

Physical Location of the Training:
San Antonio Botanical Garden
555 Funston Place
San Antonio, TX 78209

November 20, Session #101713, Register now!
Virtual: Afterschool Special: Adapting Literacy, December 4, Session #102672, Register now!

Virtual: Afterschool Special: Adapting Literacy

Join us VIRTUALLY afterschool as we learn how to adapt activities that target skills to build student's emerging literacy skills. This session is appropriate for special ed and general ed Pre-K educators. Participants will log off with a plan on when to embed literacy learning opportunities within their daily routine. Activities that are used during the session or created will be mailed to the participants and shared electronically. December 4, Session #102672, Register now!
Learning Offsite-Texas 2022 PK Guidelines PD in the park: Emergent Literacy - Language and Communication, December 5, Session #102893, Register now!

Learning Offsite-Texas 2022 PK Guidelines PD in the park: Emergent Literacy - Language and Communication

The new 2022 PK Guidelines are out and updated! Join us for an innovative adult learning immersive experience! San Antonio is our classroom, come explore your city and the PreK Guidelines. We will meet rain or shine. This session will focus on mastering your understanding of the Emergent Literacy - Language and Communication.
This session will take place offsite. December 5, Session #102893, Register now!
Person-Centered Training for Front-Facing Staff, January 29, Session #105714 January 30, Session #105715 Register now!

Person-Centered Training for Front-Facing Staff

Through person-centered practices, we seek to establish meaningful connections and build strong relationships with our students, families, and colleagues. By actively listening, collaborating, and valuing the voices of all, we strive to co-create an educational experience that is engaging, inclusive, and supportive.
January 29, Session #105714
January 30, Session #105715

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4 The Love of Learning - Core Content Conference, February 1, Session #105627, Register now!

4 The Love of Learning - Core Content Conference

The Love of Learning conference is dedicated to inspiring educators, administrators, and education enthusiasts to cultivate a deep passion for teaching and learning in the core content areas—Math, Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies. This event will explore innovative practices, research-based instructional strategies, and real-world applications that make learning in these subjects engaging, meaningful, and relevant to students of all ages. February 1, Session #105627, Register now!

*Free to Elevate20 Members
The O.N.E. Conference for Early Childhood/ECSE 2025, February 21-22, Session #100360, Register now!

The O.N.E. Conference for Early Childhood/ECSE 2025

Join ESC- 20 as we extend our inclusive experience of a lifetime with Open hearts, New ideas, and Endless possibilities for the second year! The O.N.E. Conference will include two full days of engaging, active learning that will empower every adult to support every child, every day. Keynotes and break-out sessions will equip participants with the mindset and tools they need to excel in developing academic, social, and emotional excellence for ALL students. February 21-22, Session #100360, Register now!

State and Federal Initiatives

pax Good Behavior Game Texas

PAX Good Behavior Game®

When the evidence-based PAX Good Behavior Game® is implemented in schools, children benefit from improved behavior, academic achievement, and lifetime outcomes. Elementary teachers interested in new classroom management strategies are invited to register here. New dates are added every month.
Statewide ESSA Title I Part A Capacity Building Initiative

Statewide ESSA Title I - Part A Capacity Building Initiative

The Title I, Part A Capacity Building Initiative is funded by the Texas Education Agency and produced by Education Service, Region 20. This website serves as a central location for Title I, Part A resources on compliance and best practice.
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Texas Migrant Interstate Program (TMIP)

The mission of the Texas Migrant Interstate Program (TMIP) is to help reduce the effects of educational disruption that Texas’ mobile, migratory students often face as they migrate intra/interstate to seek qualifying temporary or seasonal employment in the agriculture or fishing industry. The TMIP assists migratory students, their families, school counselors, and intra/interstate MEP staff.
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