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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!

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.

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!

**Early Bird Registration - $75 until 5/17/25/ After price increases to $100

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!

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!

**Early Bird Registration - $100 until 5/17/25 -- After 5/17, price increases to $125

Join us for our Annual Child Nutrition Summer Workshop on June 9th, June 10th, and June 11th. This year we are offering numerous sessions for participants to gain knowledge to assist them in the operations of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs over the three days. These sessions will provide professional development hours to meet the Professional Standards for School Nutrition Program regulations for the 2024-2025 school year.

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!

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.

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.