At Region 13, we collaborate with our schools and communities to promote quality instruction in order to maximize student performance.
Education Service Center Region 13 is one of twenty service centers that serve Texas' educational needs. We are a non-regulatory agency; our relationship with school districts is collaborative and supportive. Our purpose is to aid teachers and administrators in their role as educators of our children. We serve as a liaison between the Texas Education Agency and the local school districts and the s
06/03/2026
Assessment data should do more than generate a score.
When assessments are thoughtfully designed, they can provide meaningful insights that help educators refine instruction and support student success.
Swipe through for a six-step framework for building stronger assessments.
š Read the full blog: esc13.info/building-assessments-for-tia-success
We're excited to announce Steve Ventura as a featured speaker at the ESC Region 13 Instructional Coaching Convention July 13-14!
Known for his engaging approach to instructional coaching and professional learning, Steve helps educators create coaching conversations that lead to lasting growth for teachers and students alike.
Join us for the opportunity to learn from one of the leading voices in instructional coaching.
Learn more and register: events.esc13.net/icc/
06/01/2026
Summer learning starts now! āļø
June is packed with workshops designed to help you grow your skills, discover new strategies, and prepare for the upcoming year.
Swipe through to see what's coming up this month, and visit ecampus.esc13.net to learn more and register.
Meet the EEL Team: PART 3 āļø
Getting into classrooms is harder than it sounds. Urgencies pile up. Calendars fill fast. And instructional leadership can drift from its purpose.
The EEL team offers systems-focused training that helps leadership teams create intentional structures for classroom presence, reflection, and accountability together.
Bring your full team. Build a shared system. Stay focused on what matters most.
Explore leadership systems support at
esc13.info/EEL-info.
05/28/2026
Announcing the first-ever ESC Region 13 Chief Academic Officer (CAO) Conference.
Designed for ALL curriculum leaders and district administration, this new conference brings together educators focused on instructional excellence and systemic growth.
Join peers from across Texas for intentional networking and professional learning tailored to academic leadership roles.
Early bird pricing is now available!
Learn more and register: esc13.info/cao-conference
05/27/2026
Want to stand out in your next principal interview?
Swipe through for 6 tips to help you prepare with confidence, communicate your leadership story, and make a lasting impression during the interview process.
Read the full blog: esc13.info/principal-interview-tips
Meet the EEL Team: PART 2 āļø
As the TEA appraisal hub, the EEL team supports T-TESS, T-PESS, and AEL across the region. But their work goes beyond compliance.
They help leaders approach evaluation through a coaching lens, making appraisals meaningful, supportive, and connected to student outcomes.
If you want evaluation to feel purposeful, not procedural, learn more at
esc13.info/EEL-info.
05/21/2026
Support stronger teaching and deeper student learning this summer with McREL.
These sessions are designed to equip educators with practical instructional strategies that help students stay engaged, make meaningful connections, and apply their learning with confidence. Grounded in cognitive science and real classroom practice, each experience offers tools you can use right away.
Learn more and register at esc13.info/mcrel-summer-learning.
05/20/2026
The journey from principal to superintendent requires intentional leadership growth, strategic preparation, and the right support system. This overview highlights several key steps along the way, but thereās even more to explore in the full Texas Superintendentsā Certification Institute (TSCI) roadmap designed to help you prepare, grow, and lead with confidence at the district level.
Visit go.esc13.net/tsci-principal-to-supt-roadmap/ to download the full roadmap today.
05/19/2026
Your certification journey should fit your schedule, learning style, and goals. š
The Region 13 Educator Certification Program offers virtual learning formats designed to support future educators across Texas.
Whether you prefer fully online for convenience, or a mix of in-person and online, thereās a pathway designed for you.
Explore all learning formats and find your best fit:
https://teach.esc13.net/learningformats
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