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The Region 20 Instructional Materials Showcase is an event for publishers to showcase their IMRA
Cycle 2024-related products to school district decision-makers. It is an opportunity for district staff to make informed choices by connecting with publishers, asking questions, and learning more about available materials to meet district instructional needs.

Feeling overwhelmed by the Texas Dyslexia Academies? Need a little extra support to navigate the TEALearn platform? Join our Study Hall and let us help you level up your professional development!

January 6th, Session #109269
February 17, Session #109270
March 17, Session #109271

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Explore strategies to integrate commodity items into the menu while also gaining insights on selecting items sourced from the USDA more effectively. January 14, Session #101450, Register now!

This is a hybrid training. If you would like to register for the Virtual Option, please visit Session ID 108393

Join us for an engaging and dynamic all-day professional development conference designed to transform the way we approach ARDs (Admission, Review, and Dismissal meetings). This conference will provide a deep dive into the most pressing issues surrounding ARDs, from behavior plans and dyslexia accommodations to nursing services, transitions, and best practices for ensuring compliance and success. January 17, Session #105263, Register now!

This Lunch and Learn is an informal conversation with District 3 SBOE Member Marissa Perez. She wants to hear from you regarding a framework for social studies. If you would like to gain some insight into the topic and provide some input, we would love for you to join us! A lunch will be provided. January 22, Session #109434, Register now!

Join us at the STEM by Design Conference, an immersive experience crafted specifically for 6th-8th grade teachers passionate about integrating STEM into their classrooms, but all grade level teachers are welcome. This event features hands-on sessions that range from innovative uses of drones and project-based learning to strategies for boosting student engagement. Discover creative approaches, collaborate with peers, and gather new tools to inspire the next generation of problem solvers and innovators. January 24, Session #105453, Register now!

Opportunity to receive 6 G/T professional development hours for full-day conference attendance.

The new 2022 PK Guidelines are out and updated! Join us for an innovative adult learning immersive experience! San Antonio is our classroom, come explore your city and the PreK Guidelines. We will meet rain or shine. This session will focus on mastering your understanding of the Mathematics Guidelines. January 29, Session #101714, Register now!

This session will take place offsite.

Physical Location of the Training:
McGimsey Scout Park
10810 Wedgewood Dr, Castle Hills, TX 78213

Virtual: The Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines offers detailed descriptions of expected behaviors across multiple skill domains that should be observed in three-to five- year-old children by the end of their prekindergarten experience. Since the fall of 2007, school districts in Texas have been responsible to assess and report the progress of all preschoolers aged 3-5 with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This virtual session will bridge the connection between Pre-K Guidelines and Early Childhood Outcomes. Participants will learn how to align each Prekindergarten guideline to one or more of the three Early Childhood Outcomes in order to drive instruction to ensure student success. Register today!

This is a 2 day session:
January 29, 2025 8:30-11:30am
January 30, 2025 8:30-11:30am

Through person-centered practices, we seek to establish meaningful connections and build strong relationships with our students, families, and colleagues. By actively listening, collaborating, and valuing the voices of all, we strive to co-create an educational experience that is engaging, inclusive, and supportive.
January 29, Session #105714
January 30, Session #105715

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The Love of Learning conference is dedicated to inspiring educators, administrators, and education enthusiasts to cultivate a deep passion for teaching and learning in the core content areas—Math, Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies. This event will explore innovative practices, research-based instructional strategies, and real-world applications that make learning in these subjects engaging, meaningful, and relevant to students of all ages. February 1, Session #105627, Register now!

*Free to Elevate20 Members

Visit the ESC-20 estore to find items for dissection and other instructional materials. Reach out to the Living Science team with any questions. We're happy to help!

ECSE 101 is a *Virtual* training (02/12/25; 02/26/25; 03/25/25; 04/16/25) designed to build a foundation for all first year ECSE teachers. Participants will learn about special education as it pertains to the early childhood settings. A variety of developmentally appropriate activities will be discussed to target the diverse needs in the early childhood/ ECSE setting. LRE Settings and Federal Regulations will also be addressed. On site campus visit is provided to support implementation. Session #102678, Register now!

Join ESC- 20 as we extend our inclusive experience of a lifetime with Open hearts, New ideas, and Endless possibilities for the second year! The O.N.E. Conference will include two full days of engaging, active learning that will empower every adult to support every child, every day. Keynotes and break-out sessions will equip participants with the mindset and tools they need to excel in developing academic, social, and emotional excellence for ALL students. February 21-22, Session #100360, Register now!

Join us for a two-hour virtual session where we will provide a comprehensive guide on creating and searching for interactive item types in Eduphoria’s Aware application. Participants will have the opportunity to design their own custom questions and explore the item bank options within Aware. This session is open to both new and experienced Aware users!

What to expect:
Learn how to create interactive items in Eduphoria’s Aware.
Explore and search the item bank for ready-to-use interactive items.
Gain tips and insights on how to analyze your test results after using these question types.

$25 for non-Elevate20 members and FREE for Elevate20 members.

February 21, Session #109832, Register now!

Join us on February 20, 2025, for a focused exploration of the critical challenges and innovative solutions in K-12 cyber and physical security. This year’s theme, “Firewalls and Fences,” underscores the importance of both digital and physical security in protecting our school communities.

From mitigating cyber threats to enhancing campus safety, this event offers valuable insights and actionable strategies for navigating today’s evolving security challenges. Collaborate with industry experts and peers as we work together to strengthen the defenses that safeguard our students and staff.

Seats are limited—register now to secure your place. Let’s fortify our schools, one firewall and one fence at a time.

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.