Education Service Center, Region 2

Ricardo ISD and Driscoll Independent School District have officially completed Module 1 and 2 of the 2026–2027 Texas Mathematics Academies Pilot! 📐✨

Ricardo ISD and Driscoll ISD are proud to be one of the 27+ leading ESC-2 school districts getting a head start on the state mandate. All Texas K–3 classroom teachers, principals, assistant principals, instructional coaches, and math interventionists are required to meet the upcoming House Bill (HB) 2 requirement by learning and implementing research-based strategies in fluency and problem-solving to deliver effective, high-quality math instruction.

We are so proud of the dedication our ESC-2 educators are showing to give our students the best foundation possible! 🙌

📧 Questions?

Contact TMA Approved Provider/Cohort Leader Dominique Janeway at [email protected]

The ESC2 Appraisal Team and TIA Team were proud to partner with George West ISD to provide Student Learning Objectives (SLO) training.
George West ISD's commitment to student growth is evident through its implementation of the SLO process. As the only district in Region 2 to implement SLOs across all grade levels and all content areas, George West ISD continues to demonstrate a strong culture of continuous improvement and high expectations for every student.
This dedication is reflected in the district's accountability rating, highlighting the impact of intentional goal-setting, effective instruction, and a relentless focus on student success.
Thank you, George West ISD, for your partnership and your commitment to excellence. We look forward to continuing to support your educators and leaders! Please contact ESC Region 2 Appraisal Lead, Dr. Cortino, for more information on SLO training.

Congratulations to the Alice ISD Board of Trustees on being named one of five 2026 Texas Honor School Boards; and a finalist for the prestigious TASA School Board Awards!

This recognition celebrates the board’s unified leadership, commitment to transparency, meaningful community engagement, sound financial stewardship, and unwavering focus on student success. Through a strong partnership with Superintendent Anysia Treviño, the board continues to create opportunities that help Alice ISD students thrive in college, careers, the military, and beyond.

We are proud to celebrate this outstanding achievement and the trustees’ dedicated service to the students, staff, families, and community of Alice ISD.

📢We're Hiring! Join the ESC Region 2 State-Federal Programs Team and help make an impact across the Coastal Bend. If you have experience with federal programs and grant compliance, we'd love to hear from you! 💼 Salary: $68,379–$100,489. Apply today!

The ESC Region 2 State and Federal Programs Team welcomed TEA and ESC Migrant Education professionals from across Texas for a statewide collaborative meeting focused on strengthening programs that support migratory students. Together, participants shared best practices, built partnerships, and advanced strategies that promote student success.

Thank you for helping us highlight the work of our team and the important partnerships that support migratory students across Texas.

🚀 ESC2 was proud to provide professional development for the dedicated educators at Alice ISD!

Participants received the latest TEA updates, explored valuable instructional resources, reviewed CCMR initiatives, and collaborated on planning for a successful school year ahead. 📚✨

Thank you, Alice ISD, for your commitment to preparing every student for college, career, and military readiness. We appreciate the opportunity to partner with you as we kick off another great year! 🎓💙

Education Service Center Region 2's Texas Mentorship Training is making an impact at Gregory-Portland ISD!
Led by Renee Royal in partnership with Gregory-Portland ISD TMT Program Manager, this work helps ensure new teachers begin the year with the support, encouragement, and expertise they need to thrive. We are excited to see Gregory-Portland's dedicated mentor teachers ready to invest in the success of their colleagues and students. Here's to a year of meaningful mentorship, strong relationships, and continued growth!
Gregory-Portland ISD – Where Adventure Awaits!
-Portland ISD

Leading the way in AI awareness and governance across Texas!
This summer, team members from ESC Region 2 traveled to Amarillo to collaborate with Education Service Centers from across the state and build an AI Future Ready Coalition—a collaborative effort dedicated to addressing the growing AI policy and support needs of Texas school districts.
During the training hosted by ESC Region 16 in Amarillo, presenters covered varied topics.
K-12 AI Guidance & Guardrails: Establishing safe, effective frameworks for classroom and administrative use.
Governance & Policy: Helping school systems craft proactive, responsible policies.
HSAI Identification: Learning how to identify and evaluate High-Risk AI (HSAI) systems to ensure data privacy and security.
Dr. Javier Trevino, Marco Mendez, and Dr. Katherine Hewett earned their state certification in DIR (Texas Department of Information Resources) Artificial Intelligence Awareness!
As artificial intelligence reshapes the educational landscape, ESC Region 2 is committed to helping our area districts stay ahead of the curve. We provide support, training, and policy guidance to help your leadership team navigate this new era of AI safely, effectively, and in full compliance with state requirements.
Thank you, Region 16, for hosting such an amazing training!

ESC Region 2 is proud of the amazing Freer ISD paraprofessionals!✨

This week, Freer ISD paraprofessionals spent a full day diving deep into the world of Blended Learning!

Dr. Katherine Hewett had a fantastic day leading an immersive, hands-on training for these dedicated educators—who are also currently earning their bachelor's degrees and teaching certifications through an area university! 🎓🌟

Here is a look at what they tackled during this session:
The Core Foundations: Explored the 5 pillars of blended learning, core learning stations, and dynamic station rotations.
Redefining Their Role: Unlocked new strategies to support, facilitate, and guide students in a modern blended learning environment.
Tech & Innovation: Hands-on exploration of instructional technology apps—including how to utilize AI as a powerful instructional tool in the classroom!
Gamified Learning: Put their own knowledge to the test using gamification tools to review key concepts.
Collaborative Design: Worked collaboratively and designed their own blended learning spaces to develop a deeper understanding of the concepts through creative design.

Thank you to Freer ISD for their commitment to innovation and growth! ESC Region 2 is honored to serve school districts across South Texas and empower educators with the skills to shape the future of learning. 🚀📚