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ESC-20 Statewide Special Education Liaisons have developed a virtual series designed specifically for Campus Administrators to learn more about creating successful school programs that meet the needs of students with disabilities. Campus Administrators Making Progress for Students in Special Education (SPED C.A.M.P.) features 9 one-hour virtual sessions to be delivered from ESC-20 experts. Join SPED C.A.M.P at any point throughout the school year and have access to all recorded sessions and handouts. October 28, Session #103647, Register now!

The TCMPC Leadership Convocation is an opportunity to network, collaborate, and learn about implementing TEKS Resource System and Texas Curriculum Resources with fidelity. During this convocation you will hear from regional districts, ESC-20 staff members, and the TCMPC state team, regarding important updates and best practices for using the TCMPC components. October 18, Session #101544, Register now!

This session is designed specifically for individuals serving as required dyslexia members on ARD Committees who may not hold advanced training certifications related to dyslexia. Participants will learn about the key characteristics of dyslexia and how they manifest in academic performance. The session will also explore current research in assessments and practices used in the identification of dyslexia. By the end of this session, participants will be equipped with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively contribute to ARD Committee discussions and decisions regarding the identification of students with dyslexia. October 19, Session #105777, Register now!

Everywhere you turn in the news and social media, there are posts about Artificial Intelligence tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini and CoPilot. As a parent, what do you need to understand about the tools? How can you utilize them for your own purposes? What should you know when guiding your children? In this session we'll review key tools and questions to ask as a parent when utilizing Artificial Intelligence tools. October 22, Session #101163, Register now!

During this session parents will be introduced and discuss knowledge of parenting and child development. Being a great parent is part natural and part learned. Children don’t come with a manual. Parenting is a continuous learning process, and it’s important to understand normal child development so that we can have reasonable expectations for our children. This session is presented by community partner Rebecca Ulloa, the Early Childhood Systems Building Program Manager at University Health. October 24, Session #101165, register now!

These *VIRTUAL* sessions are provided for district ECSE, Child Find, and Head Start contacts to discuss and collaborate on current issues in the areas of Child Find responsibilities and Early Childhood Special Education. October 24, Session #102661, Register now!

Get Ready for Techtober 2024: Beyond the Screen!
Join us October 24-25 for an inspiring 2-day event where technology and instructional innovation collide to shape the future of learning!
We’re thrilled to have Dr. Caitlin Tucker as our keynote speaker on 10/24, sharing her groundbreaking insights on blended learning.

With diverse session tracks covering instruction, technology, and leadership in K-12 education, this event is a must for educators and leaders eager to ignite the minds of tomorrow’s learners!

Secure your spot at Techtober 2024—where we’ll take learning beyond the screen!

Get Unstuck: Create a Culture of Synergy and Improved Results: Achieve Synergy, Alignment, and Agreement
This training teaches individuals and teams from different backgrounds, departments, and specialties how to willingly and effectively surface and discuss ideas in a way that leads to buy-in, creating broad alignment, maximizing synergy, and ensuring commitment to the best ideas. When taught, these skills inevitably result in rapid, sustainable, and wide-reaching positive change. October 29 & 30, Session #98762, Register now!

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 Social Emotional Guidelines. (Severe weather conditions will be monitored and decisions will be made in the interest of our participants' safety.)
This session will take place offsite. October 30, Session #101711, Register now!

Join us for the ESC-20 Learning in Libraries Conference!

It is sure to be another great Learning in Libraries Conference! We look forward to a day of learning with friends and colleagues, a little fun, and to welcoming our featured speaker for 2024 Kari Lavelle. November 1, Session #102235, Register now!

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!

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!

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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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

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!

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.

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.

This portal was designed to meet the unique needs of migratory children in grades K-12, to include out-of-school youth (OSY).

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.