Thinking about taking the next step into district leadership? Learn more about the Texas Superintendents' Certification Institute (TSCI) and the application process at esc13.info/TSCI

Are your district's Title I paraprofessionals ready to meet their credential requirements? ESC Region 13's Paraprofessional Institute helps districts and schools prepare their paraprofessionals with training in reading, writing, math instruction, behavior management, and classroom responsibilities. Our three-day virtual institute provides the training and assessments needed to earn a certificate that supports Texas Title I paraprofessional qualification requirements. We also offer a Training of Trainers (TOT) option for districts looking to build local capacity to provide paraprofessional training. Make sure your team has the preparation and credentials they need to support students and teachers. Learn more at esc13.info/teach-para

Pass or Fail: Emergent Bilingual Edition. Watch the full episode on YouTube!

Dr. Katrina Bailey and Andrea Jaramillo from @DelValleISD present on management systems that work at the CAO Conference! #CAOConnect

Our CAO keynote speaker, Kerry Gain, takes the stage! #CAOConnect

Look at all of the regional areas represented in the room today! #CAOConnect

We are at the Chief Academic Officer Conference (CAO) this morning! Stay tuned for snippets throughout the day. 🤩😊 #CAOConnect

Mastering basic math facts is a goal for all students. Join us on Oct. 20 for Math: Fact Fluency Games and Tools K–5 to explore play-based strategies, classroom-ready games, and simple progress tools. Plus, get a free copy of “Math Fact Fluency”! Register: esc13.info/fact-fluency

Adding visuals can give emergent bilingual students another way to make sense of what they’re hearing and reading, while also helping ease some of the anxiety that can come with learning in a new language. Hear more from Ana Segulin on The Educator Exchange.

What do you get when instructional coaching and multilingual education come together? A workshop that helps instructional leaders connect what they see in the classroom with the feedback they give teachers. Coaching Teachers in the Multilingual Classroom gives you hands-on practice with the ELPS Observation Guide so you can observe instruction, provide meaningful feedback, and better support teachers serving emergent bilingual students. November 2026 | ESC Region 13 6 CPE Credits | $200 Learn more at esc13.info/coaching-multilin…

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Knowing what dyslexia can look like in the classroom can help educators recognize when a student may need additional support. #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #DyslexiaAwareness #Dyslexia #SpecialEducation #TexasEducators #TexasTeachers #TexasSPEDSupport #Reel

Students bring so much more into the classroom than what we can see on the surface. Their families, experiences, interests, and memories are all part of what they know. Sometimes, finding the right connection is what gives a student the opportunity to show you just how much they have to say. Hear more from Ana Segulin in the latest episode of The Educator Exchange. Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel.

The first few years of teaching can feel like a crash course in everything at once. Teaching Essentials gives new teachers time to work through the things that make a real difference in the classroom, like building relationships with students, creating routines that work, keeping students engaged, planning for different learners, and making sense of curriculum resources. You’ll meet for four full days throughout the school year, so you can try what you learn, come back with new questions, and keep building alongside other early-career teachers and Region 13 specialists. If you’re in your first, second, or third year of teaching, this series was built with you in mind. October 15, 2026–April 1, 2027 ESC Region 13 | Austin 24 CPE Credits | $375 Learn more at esc13.info/teaching_essentia…

Curriculum leadership happens at every level. District leaders, campus administrators, instructional coaches, and teacher-leaders all shape teaching and learning. The Chief Academic Officer Conference brings curriculum leaders from across Texas together for intentional networking, professional learning, and conversations centered on instructional excellence and systemic growth. If you lead learning, there’s a place for you here. Register at esc13.info/cao-conference

The relationship between a principal and assistant principal can shape more of the school year than you might realize. The latest Practical Principal looks at what it takes to build a leadership partnership grounded in trust, clear roles, shared values, and honest conversations before challenges arise. It also includes a Leadership Values Reflection to help you and your AP take a closer look at how you each approach leadership and where those approaches come together. Read “Strengthening the Principal and Assistant Principal Relationship” at esc13.info/strong-work-relat…

Don’t let compliance catch you off guard. Our S3 Network gives Student Support Services Leaders the updates and strategies they need to lead with confidence. Stay up to date with: - McKinney-Vento Homeless Education - School Safety, School Nursing - Counseling Services - Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and more! The first meeting is on September 23, 2026. Join in person or virtually. Reserve your spot at esc13.info/s3-network-mtgs