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  ESC Region 13 Wins Top Workplace 2020 Award

  THE AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN NAMES ESC REGION 13 A WINNER OF THE AUSTIN TOP WORKPLACES 2020 AWARD We’ve been awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The Austin American-Statesman. The list is ba…

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  2024 Regional Teacher of the Year awards to Austin ISD’s Megan Vasquez and Samantha Marion

  Megan Vasquez, the Elementary Teacher of the Year, and Samantha Marion, the Secondary Teacher of the Year, both representing Austin Independent School District, received the awards from ESC Region 13 …

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  What is the PLAAFP?

  The Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance statement ( called the PLAAFP or “present levels”) is a key part of your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). PLAAFPs d…

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  Science: New TEKS Teacher Cohorts

  These workshops are the last chance to explore the new TEKS before the 2024-25 school year begins. K-12 Science Teachers & Leaders, learn with us as we... Understand the rationale behind the cha…

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  TExES (195) Representative Exam Experience

  Prepare for your TExES (195) exam with our ESC Region 13 on-site or remote representative exam experience. ESC Region 13 offers an opportunity to take an almost full-length (80 questions) representat…

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  Texas Transition

  There are multiple transitions that occur during a child’s education. For example, children transition from preschool to kindergarten and from classroom to classroom. All transitions are important and…

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  BEHAVE! 2024

  Welcome to Behave! 2024, an in-person conference that seeks to bridge the gaps between student and educator, placing the art of connection at the forefront. In the field of education, one challenge st…

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  Deaf/Hard of Hearing

  Helping your students who are deaf and hard of hearing Students who are deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) throughout Texas have special academic needs that differ from their peers. Studies show that app…

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  Assistant Principal Collaborative Network

  Stepping into an assistant principal role on campus is a big adjustment. Your responsibilities multiply, and you play a significant part in making school-wide decisions. But you don't have to navigat…

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  OT/PT Network

  The OT/PT network is designed to support best practices in service delivery for school-based occupational and physical therapists within ESC Region 13. A variety of topics will be addressed at each me…

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  Accessibility Statement

  Education Service Center Region 13 is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant…

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  Gifted and Talented

  Providing services to help our Gifted and Talented community succeed Our Specialists are dedicated to providing Gifted and Talented services in our area that align with the Texas State Plan for Gifte…

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  Chief Academic Officer (CAO) Network

  Learn. Develop. Lead. Chief Academic Officers (CAOs) have many roles and responsibilities in a district. They are responsible for leading the development of effective teaching, learning, and asses…

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  Texas Principal Certification Network

  ESC Region 13’s Principal Certification Network (PCN) Region 13's statewide principal certification program prepares you on your path toward principalship through non-traditional means as we sho…

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  Signos para el inglés exacto (Signing Exact English) Dictionary (Digital Download)

  Signos para el inglés exacto is a digital book for Spanish-speaking families of children in schools using Signing Exact English. Includes: over 1,200 illustrated signs including Spanish and English tr…

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  Technology Applications: Tech Apps Talk

  Implementation of the K-8 Technology applications TEKS in 2024-25 means some big changes. Are you ready? This is a monthly support series for leaders planning Technology Applications TEKS implementat…

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  Transition Assessment Library

  The Transition Assessment Resource List is available in the Library at ESC Region 13 for school district and charter school personnel in the ESC Region 13 service delivery area. Our mission is to allo…

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  Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership Cohort

  A Learning Community Exclusively for Central Texas Leaders. ACU and ESC Region 13 have partnered to offer a unique cohort in the fully online Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership (Ed.D.).…

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  STAAR

  What is the STAAR Test? Each year Texas students are required to take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, aka STAAR. The STAAR test assesses student achievement and knowledge lear…

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  Texas Reading Academies

  As reading and writing are foundational to school success, TEA is working to ensure that all Texas students have access to high-quality reading and writing instruction and highly-effective teachers. H…

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  Regional Teacher of the Year

  Celebrating Excellence in Education Explore the talents of educators in ESC Region 13! As autumn arrives, the Texas State Teacher of the Year Program celebrates outstanding educators, recognizing 40 …

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  SPED Parent Handbook 2019 (Spiral-Bound)

  The SPED Parent Handbook 2019 helps parents navigate the special education process using facilitation skills and strategies. It follows the Child-Centered Special Education Process, and includes mater…

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  SPED Parent Handbook 2019 - Spanish (Spiral-Bound)

  The SPED Parent Handbook 2019 - Spanish helps parents navigate the special education process using facilitation skills and strategies. It follows the Child-Centered Special Education Process, and incl…

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  Speech-Language Pathology Master’s Degree Program Support

  Program Overview To address the shortage of Speech-Language pathologists (SLPs) in Texas schools, a partnership was formed with Texas Education Service Centers, Texas Woman’s University (TWU), Texas …

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  Event Space

  Region 13 offers a variety of spaces to rent for big and small events. Our event spaces are equipped with the latest technology and visitors have access to our amenities, including an on-site cafe and…

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  Multilingual Cooperative

  Students served in bilingual, dual language, and ESL programs need additional support throughout their academic journey. Region 13’s Multilingual Cooperative provides member districts with deeply disc…

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  Advancing Educational Leadership

  Overview Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) is a 3-day training required for TTESS appraisers* in the state of Texas. The intent of the Advancing Educational Leadership Training is to: Develop t…

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  T-TESS Appraiser Training Guide and T-TESS Rubric

  The T-TESS Appraiser Training Guide and the T-TESS Rubric are required resources for all participants enrolled in the three-day T-TESS Appraiser Training, and are necessary to implement the T-TESS pro…

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  Early Childhood Outcomes and Prekindergarten Guidelines Alignment (Spiral-Bound)

  The Early Childhood Outcomes and Prekindergarten Guidelines Alignment helps design preschool instruction to align with each of the Texas Education Agency’s prekindergarten guidelines to one or more of…

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  T-PESS Appraiser Training Documents - 2020 Updated Rubric (Spiral-Bound)

  The T-PESS Appraiser Training Documents includes the required resources for appraisers of principals using the updated T-PESS rubric. Each document is tabbed for easy reference within a glossy coil bo…

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  Child Nutrition Summer Workshop 2024

  We’re excited to invite you to join us at our annual Summer Workshop! Registration is now open. This workshop is an opportunity to explore professional development that promotes the continuous impro…

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  Texas Superintendents' Certification Institute (TSCI)

  Watch this video to learn more about our state-wide accessible superintendent certification program. Empowering Future Educational Leaders The Education Service Center Region 13 Texas Superintende…

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  Educational Degree Pathways

  Supporting Teachers Toward a Brighter Educational Future Lamar Institute of Technology, Abilene Christian University, and Education Service Center Region 13 have partnered to offer a unique set of fu…

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  Schools of Care

  Empowering Self-Care Schools of Care is a unique system of support designed to encourage self-care in our schools. Self-care is a necessary and vital instrument required to limit attrition in the tea…

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  T-TESS Appraiser Training Guide, T-TESS Rubric, and T-TESS Rubric Flipchart

  The Appraiser Training Guide and the T-TESS Rubric are required resources for all participants enrolled in the three-day T-TESS Appraiser Training, and are necessary to implement the T-TESS process as…

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  Student Learning Objective (SLO) Training

  At the heart of any successful education system is the ability to measure and monitor student learning. The Student Learning Objective (SLO) training is for districts considering or in the process of …

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  Instructional Materials Adoption (IMA)

  The review and adoption process determines the instructional materials eligible for adoption by the State Board of Education (SBOE). The process starts when the SBOE revises or adopts new Texas Essent…

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  Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies for Adult Learners

  Level Up Your Career With A Degree From ACU Abilene Christian University (ACU) and Education Service Center Region 13 have partnered to offer a unique set of fully online courses and exclusive pathwa…

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  Master of Education in Instruction and Learning

  Developing Master Educators for Texas Classrooms To upskill current educators, Education Service Center (ESC) Region 13 and Abilene Christian University (ACU) have partnered to create pathways dedica…

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  Skillshops

  What are Skillshops? Skillshops are training offered by the SEE Center and designed for individuals interested in learning S.E.E. and for those already using S.E.E. to improve their Expressive and Re…

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  Early Childhood Summer Conference Vendor & Sponsor Showcase (June 18 & 19, 2024)

  Calling all vendors and sponsors! Get ready to be part of the excitement as Early Childhood takes over the ESC on June 18 and June 19, 2024! Don't miss out on the opportunity to showcase your products…

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  CCMR Tracking Sheet

  We’ve created a free tool, an excel spreadsheet, to visually monitor the achievements of your students at your campus by cohort. Our Tracking Tool can be downloaded to your desktop for immediate use. …

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  Leadership Coaching

  According to Reeves (2015), “Effective leadership has a profound and direct impact on student achievement.” That's why Strong School Leadership and Planning is the first Prioritized Lever of the Effec…

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  Leadership and Character Development Network

  Nurturing Positive Character Traits and Personal Skills in Texas Schools Positive character traits and personal skills are essential to developing a Whole Person Framework for schools. Teaching TEK…

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  Privacy Policy

  Effective date: September 6, 2019 Region 13 Education Service Center ("us", "we", or "our") operates the https://esc13.net/ website (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding t…

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  Hill Country Summer Institute

  The Hill Country Summer Institute (HCSI) 2024 is a two-day virtual conference that addresses critical issues important to Educational Diagnosticians, School Psychologists, and Counseling as a Related …

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  Discovery Education: Your Daily Learning Platform

  Create A Lasting Educational Impact Discovery Education provides over 200,000 high-quality, developmentally appropriate, and TEKS-aligned resources to give your educators everything they need to fa…

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  LID CON

  Empower Your Education Journey Discover an enriched summer conference tailored exclusively for educators of students with significant cognitive disabilities and complex access needs! Mark your calend…

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  Early Childhood Conference

  Come and Play! Early Childhood is taking over the ESC! Educators will ENGAGE in Learning that Supports our Youngest Students at our revitalized summer conference. Calling all early childhood leade…