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Join us for the Annual Federal and Special Programs Symposium.

Featured Keynote is Cory Green, Associate Commissioner and Chief Grants Officer at the Texas Education Agency.

Breakout sessions will feature different programs and a full schedule will be available at the end of September!

Join education leaders, district administrators, and finance teams at the ESC-20 Federal & Special Programs Symposium on October 20, 2026, for an essential day of strategy, compliance, and practical guidance. This year’s event brings together top state experts to help school systems navigate complex program funding and reporting standards with confidence.

Featured Presenters & Session Leaders From:
- MoakCasey
- Texas Education Agency (TEA)
- Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO)
- ESC-20
and More!

We are excited to invite you to the 3rd annual "How Outdoor Learning Outperforms Indoor Learning Leadership Summit," an essential event designed to equip formal school leaders in Texas with the knowledge and tools to leverage the transformative power of nature. Our goal is to help you create systems that better support students and teachers in whole child wellness and academic excellence.

Join us on October 22–23, 2026, at the ESC-20 Conference Center as we bring educators, instructional leaders, and IT professionals together. Techtober uniquely bridges the gap between technology and instructional practice, empowering you to integrate innovative tools directly into meaningful learning experiences.

What to Expect Over the Two Days
Day 1 (October 22): Opening Keynote & Dynamic Sessions Start with an inspiring keynote, followed by a full lineup of breakout sessions covering cutting-edge educational technology, instructional strategies, and vendor showcases. End the day with networking, door prizes, and interactive demos.

Day 2 (October 23): Hands-On Workshops & Expert Panel Dive deeper into practical application with extended, interactive workshop rounds. Network over lunch, gain insights during our expert panel discussion, and walk away with ready-to-use strategies for your school or district.

The holiday season is right around the corner, and Education Service Center, Region 20 (ESC-20), is looking for student artwork to include in this year's holiday cards!

Artwork should reflect the holiday season. All entries must be received by November 3rd.

For questions or more information, please contact Mayra de Hoyos, Coordinator, [email protected], 210-370-5617

Learn from districts. Bring back ideas. 🚀

Hear how Aldine ISD, Edgewood ISD, Lubbock ISD, Harlandale ISD, and Navarro ISD are putting accelerated instruction into action, and find inspiration for your own campus or district!

Join us for the 2026 Accelerated Instruction Conference:
📅 November 4–5, 2026
📍 ESC-20 | San Antonio, TX
✨ FREE to attend!

Bring a colleague and make plans to learn together. Session #116035, Register now!

The purpose of the conference is to bring together educators, district leaders and other stakeholders to strengthen the implementation and sustainability of accelerated instruction across Texas. Building on the progress and partnerships established through ongoing statewide accelerated instruction initiatives, the conference will showcase successful district-provider collaborations, promote awareness and application of Outcomes Based Contracting (OBC) and Ratio Waiver List (RWL) offerings, and highlight current research and best practices in accelerated instruction. Through professional learning, networking opportunities, and testimonials from LEAs and providers, participants will gain practical strategies, resources, and real-world examples that support improved student outcomes and long-term program success.

Registration for vendors is open for our annual ESC-20 Holiday Craft Bazaar! Showcase your products to our staff and community while supporting a great cause—all table fees go directly to the United Way of San Antonio.

🗓️ Event Date: Friday, December 4, 2026

⏰ Outside Registration Opens: Monday, October 5, 2026

💰 Table Fees: $35 for 1st table | $15 for 2nd table

Join ESC- 20 as we extend our inclusive experience of a lifetime with Open hearts, New ideas, and Endless possibilities for the third year! The O.N.E. Conference will include a 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.

O.N.E. Conference 2027 will be a full day face to face session on Saturday, June 26.

Early Bird Pricing $75 ends December 31st, 2026!!!

Strong student success begins with strong relationships. Join us for the ESC-20 Family & Community Engagement Symposium, where parents, foster parents, grandparents, caregivers, educators, and school leaders come together to nurture meaningful partnerships for our students. When home, school, and community grow together, our students thrive. Register and lock in your spot today! February 5, Session #117013. 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 Region 14 Education Service Center. 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.