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Don't Miss the 2024 ESC-20 Product Show! Over 150 exhibitors are expected to attend, including food and non-food companies. Come out and talk with vendors, see new products and get new menu ideas.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Exposition Hall B, Freeman Coliseum
3201 E Houston St., San Antonio, TX 78219

This training is an overview of Early Identification and Supporting Families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or families with children who exhibit Developmental Delays indicating potential diagnoses.
Participants who successfully complete this course will:
Be able to identify signs and characteristics of children with ASD.
Gain knowledge of recommended resources and programs for caregiver and individual support to increase quality of life. September 12, Session #101151, Register now!

Just like crafting the perfect grilled cheese sandwich requires selecting the right ingredients, applying heat, and adjusting to individual preferences, differentiated instruction involves tailoring teaching methods to meet the unique needs of each student. Join us as we delve into the delicious world of differentiated instruction through the mouth-watering analogy of grilled cheese! September 13, Session #101608, Register now!

Ever feel a bit overwhelmed with all the processes, procedures, and requirements that come along with having your child in school? You are not alone. Come learn more about a parent resource that is valuable in ensuring that parents have user-friendly access to this type of information. The Legal Framework is a very specialized type of resource. Its focus is on a special education process that is child centered. It offers an outline, and a shortened summary, of all the legal requirements that come from the federal level—applicable to all states--and those for the state of Texas. In this session, parents will learn about and explore the Legal Framework and Parent Resources available. September 17, Session #103368, Register now!

During this session parents will be introduced and discuss parental resilience. Parenting is being strong and flexible. As parents, to deal with the stressors of life, we need to be strong, flexible, and we need to be able to bounce back when adversity hits. When we as parents are psychologically and emotionally healthy, we are better able to consider long-term solutions instead of just reacting to every situation as it comes up. This session is presented by community partner Rebecca Ulloa, the Early Childhood Systems Building Program Manager at University Health. September 19, Session #101155, Register now!

Are you a parent navigating the educational journey of a child with special needs? Understanding the intricacies of the ARD (Admission, Review, and Dismissal) process and the procedural safeguards in place is crucial for ensuring your child receives the appropriate education and support they deserve. Join us for an informative and empowering parent training session designed to demystify the ARD process and empower you with the resources available to help protect your student's educational rights. September 24, Session #101156, Register now!

Parenting can sometimes feel like navigating a maze of behaviors, from the wonderful to the challenging. This workshop is ideal for parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in promoting positive behaviors and strengthening family relationships in the home. This session provides tools and strategies that enable and empower the family to clearly define, confidently teach, and consistently support their behavior expectations. Join us as we embark on a journey to create a positive and supportive home where every family member can thrive. September 26, Session #101157, Register now!

Join us Virtually after school as we banish those behavior blues! We will learn different strategies to address challenging behavior and promote self-regulation skills. This session is appropriate for special ed and general ed Pre-K and Kinder Educators. Participants will log off with tools that can be implemented the next day. Visual tools that are used or created during the session will be mailed out and shared electronically. October 8, Session #102872, Register now!

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!

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!

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.