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In this masterclass, Dr. Steven Constantino provides participants the opportunity for comprehensive and authentic family engagement implementation. The Five Simple Principles Masterclass allows for high-performance action teams to understand and implement the components of an authentic family engagement process. Participants will receive a copy of Engage Every Family: Five Simple Principles. March 29, Session #93208, Register now!

School counselors possess many skills to aid in their versatility in schools. Individual student counseling is a skill that has proven to be highly effective in schools. Counselors employ their expertise by identifying student problems as well as resolving these problems using established counseling methods. Have you felt the awkwardness of sitting across the table with a student? Do you struggle with silence? Do you feel like you are doing all the talking? In this session you will leave with some techniques and tricks to help students trust and begin to share their feelings with you. March 30, Session #83963, Register now!

This session will highlight important information that can be found in the Procedural Safeguards document and the Parent's Guide to the ARD Process. It will give us the opportunity to discuss what questions to ask and how to clarify your concerns and desires related to your child's education. The intent is to allow parents to better understand and prepare for ARD meetings and have access to reference materials and other resources available. April 4, Session #84017, Register Now!

The 2023 ESC Texas Tutor Summit for Leaders is a partnership and collaboration led by ESC 20 and ESC 4, in conjunction with the other Education Service Centers throughout the state, to present topics, answer questions and create a network of administrators from throughout Texas’ LEAs on topics related to High Impact Tutoring.

The Summit will allow decision-makers to learn best practices, hear from leading experts, and gain clarity on the many topics involved with implementing High Impact Tutoring, HB 4545 and TCLAS Decision 6.

This year's Summit will take place in-person at Education Service Center, Region 20. April 4, 2023, Register now!

The new Texas Student Data System (TSDS) Child Find (CF) collection consists of State Performance Plan Indicators 11 and 12. This session will provide an opportunity to learn about the TSDS system along with technical assistance on data entry and submission. April 5, Session #91777, Register now!

If you have watched Disney's Inside Out, you know that all of our emotions are needed. Worry and stress are basic parts of our every day life, but how do we know when worry has crossed over to anxiety? How can we explain this to our kids? Join us as we explore worries to anxiety and everything in between! Take back some strategies for your kids to try to see what works best for them! April 11, Session #83979, Register now!

With the passage of Senate Bill 11, Texas now joins the short list of states in our country to legislatively mandate the implementation of behavioral threat assessment teams in its Texas public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools. Behavioral Threat Assessment provides a proactive, evidence-based approach for identifying individuals who may pose a threat and for providing interventions before a violent incident occurs. April 12, Session #92792, Register now!

This in-person workshop will review the NASP Principles for Professional Ethics, as well as the NASP Ethical Problem-Solving approach. The majority of the workshop will be application of the problem solving model using scenarios. April 18, Session #91166, Register now!

In the past several years life has become increasingly difficult for young people and many of them have turned to drugs or alcohol to help them cope with increased stress. The goal of this class is to explain the neurology of addiction and equip caregivers with tools to help those struggling with addiction. This session is brought to you by James Denning from The Denning Center. April 19, Session #88117, Register Now!

Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-informed modular approach to help children, adolescents, adults, and families in the immediate aftermath of disaster and terrorism. Individuals affected by a disaster or traumatic incident, whether survivors, witnesses, or responders to such events, may struggle with or face new challenges following the event. PFA was developed by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network and the National Center for PTSD, with contributions from individuals involved in disaster research and response. This version for schools gives administrators and staff practical assistance to meet immediate needs and concerns, reduce distress, and foster adaptive coping in the wake of a disaster. April 20, Session #88026, 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.

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

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.