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Forget rote memorization--our Teacher Exam Academy Series: Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) session delivers targeted PPR prep through engaging, collaborative activities that bring the domains and competencies to life. Connect theory to practice with real-world classroom scenarios and gain the confidence you need to excel. We're shifting the lens on test prep to ensure every learner succeeds! Session #112546, May 5, Register now!

**Early Bird Registration - $100 until 4/25/25/ After price increases to $125

Language shouldn’t be a barrier to learning. That’s why Audio Enhancement® created CLEAR Connect™ — a smart translation tool that works with classroom audio systems to support multilingual students and build inclusive, engaging learning environments.

Enjoy a bite while you see CLEAR Connect™ in action and discover how it can make a real difference in your district.

Don’t miss this dynamic webinar hosted by Pagefreezer—your essential guide to navigating the laws, regulations, and best practices of social media archiving. Empower your organization with the knowledge to stay compliant and confidently manage your digital presence. Stay informed, stay compliant, and protect your organization.

Join us for our End-of-Year Tech Leaders Meeting, open to all K–12 professionals, not just those in leadership roles! This is your chance to connect, reflect, and gear up for what’s ahead.

Enjoy complimentary breakfast and lunch—our treat!

Stick around after lunch for exclusive workshops hosted by Google and SentinelOne.
Registration links will be available soon for workshops, stay tuned!

Here’s what’s on the May meeting agenda:

A first look at the Tech20 Consortia and what it means for your district
Explore our brand new Innovation Room
Get the details on our Commitment System and Catalog
Get the latest from Moak Casey’s Texas 89th Legislative Session Update
Celebrate the graduation of Technology Leadership Academy Cohort 25–26

With the statewide rollout of the BTA Module in Sentinel this April and all districts required to use it by August 1, Office of School Safety is providing several opportunities for all BTA Sentinel users to participate in a live, guided walk-through training at their regional Education Service Center (ESC)). We have two sessions available which will offer a step-by-step demonstration of the BTA Module within Sentinel, ensuring that all users are confident and prepared to conduct Behavioral Threat Assessments effectively.

Are you interested in bringing computer science and computational thinking to the elementary classroom?
Launch_K5 CS is a highly interactive 3-day hybrid workshop designed for K-5 educators and:
•aligns to the new Tech Apps TEKS required to be implemented by the 24-25 school year
•integrates computational thinking, computer science, cybersecurity, and AI into core curricula
•provides K-5 lessons (unplugged and plugged) for teachers to take back to their classrooms
•introduces block-based coding and physical computing to scaffold learning with students
June 2 & 3, Session #109162
June 4 & 5, Session #109163
June 18 & 19, Session #109171

Register now!

ECSE C.A.M.P. will immerse new and veteran teachers alike in the foundations and extensions of Creating A Meaningful Program (C.A.M.P.) for early childhood children with disabilities. Topics covered will include social emotion development, inclusion, and how to implement in the classroom. June 16-18, Session #101422, Register now!

Join the highly requested Eduphoria 2-Day Summer Academy, brought to you by ESC-20 and Eduphoria! This exclusive training event offers two specialized learning tracks:

Teachers & Instructional Coaches Track: Unlock the power of Aware and Strive to elevate classroom instruction with innovative tools and strategies.

Campus & District Administrators Track: Streamline operations with best practices for efficient school management and leadership.

Gain hands-on, role-specific training designed to enhance your expertise and make an immediate impact.

The Texas Reading Initiative (TRI) Grant invites literacy educators to the Teach, Reach, Inspire: Elevating Literacy Instruction Summer Conference, taking place on July 30, 2025. Our goal is to empower educators with tools and strategies to teach effectively, reach diverse learners, and inspire a lifelong love of literacy.

Join us for an exciting day full of innovative strategies, research-based practices, and engaging instructional approaches to enhance literacy instruction for all learners. Session # 109301, 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.