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The Education Service Center, Region 20, in partnership with area school districts, provides services through these federally funded programs. Non-profit schools that elect to receive services must comply with all requisite federal policies and procedures. All services begin coordination through Local Education Agencies (LEAs).

Join us at the ESC-20 Job Fair and connect with school districts and charter schools hiring for the 25–26 school year. Discover teaching, leadership, and support staff roles across the region. Don’t miss this chance to make your next career move!

IGNITE stands for Inspiring Growth, Nurturing Inclusion, and Transforming Education for students with disabilities.

This conference is designed to spark meaningful change in the field of special education, bringing together passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference.

Feeling unsure about foundational literacy concepts? Our Teacher Exam Academy Series - Science of Teaching Reading (STR): Decoding the Exam Preparation Session provides the extra support you need. We will break down each STR domain and competency during this two-day session with explicit instruction, hands-on activities using real literacy manipulatives, and real-time application. Plus, get expert guidance and effective strategies to conquer the Constructed Response Question. Build your confidence and master the STR! July 28-29, Session #113584, Register now!

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 #113580, July 2, Register now!

Ace Your Teacher Certification Exam!

Feeling overwhelmed by the Texas teacher certification exam? Help is here! Our Teacher Exam Academy Series: General Testing Strategies session equips you with personalized study strategies tailored to your specific exam. Learn how to maximize your study time, learn mindfulness approaches to help conquer test anxiety, and access valuable testing strategies and resources to help you succeed. Register today and start building your dream classroom—your journey begins now! July 12, Session #113581, Register now!

Join us for a comprehensive, one-day training designed to provide an in-depth overview of the DMAC software in preparation for the 2025–2026 school year. This session will showcase newly released features and offer practical strategies for effectively utilizing DMAC’s web-based applications in your school setting. There is no cost to attend, and lunch will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their own device.

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.