Region One Education Service Center

Middle school scientific thinkers in action! 🔍 Gifted & Talented students from Hidalgo Independent School District, McAllen ISD and Valley View ISD participated in a field-based learning experience at the Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center.

Students explored environmental science through hands-on field research, including collecting freshwater samples to study the presence and impact of microplastics in natural ecosystems. They even had the opportunity to submit their findings to a national study, connecting their work to real-world research beyond the classroom.

Great, job students!

Are you looking to grow into educational leadership, but still need a master’s degree?

Through our partnership with Abilene Christian University, aspiring leaders can earn a master’s degree and begin their principal alternative certification pathway simultaneously.

This pathway can help unlock opportunities for campus and district leadership roles. Get started at www.esc1.net/eppinterest.

Little explorers at work! 🔍🌿 Valley View ISD students spent the day learning outdoors with support from our Early Childhood Partnerships and Gifted & Talented teams. During a visit to the Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, students explored native plants, habitats and animals while connecting classroom learning to the world around them.

They also participated in hands-on art and a science experiment focused on filtering water. Kudos to the students for a great day of learning.

Thank you, The City of Mercedes! We had a blast coming together to plant 21 trees at H-E-B Park.

A special thanks to Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement - VIDA and KEEP MERCEDES BEAUTIFUL for their support.

Attention Education Business Partners!
There’s still time to be part of this special celebration and help us honor this year’s Teacher of the Year! Sponsorship opportunities are still available, but the deadline to submit your sponsorship and payment is June 20, 2026.

Your support helps recognize and celebrate the outstanding educators who make a difference every day.
Visit https://form.jotform.com/260415311582146 for additional sponsorship information.

Join us today at H-E-B Park in Mercedes as we plant 21 trees through our Tree Canopy Initiative. 🌳

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Cv8Wa5Em5/
📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026
⏰ 4:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 H-E-B Park | 520 E. 2nd St., Mercedes, TX

Join The City of Mercedes at H-E-B Park as we plant 21 trees through our Tree Canopy Initiative. 🌳

Together with the city and local residents, this effort will help increase shaded areas and create greener community spaces.

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Cv8Wa5Em5/
📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026
⏰ 4:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 H-E-B Park | 520 E. 2nd St., Mercedes, TX

Are you looking to start your career in education? Region One ESC Adult Education Program is offering career training to help eligible participants earn Substitute Teacher and Educational Aide I certifications while building foundational knowledge for employment in the education field.

📝 Sign up for an orientation: https://ow.ly/sixy50ZarUq
📅 Monday, June 15, 2026

Start your career path in education! 🍎 We're offering career training to help eligible participants earn Substitute Teacher and Educational Aide I certifications while building foundational knowledge for employment in the education field.

Note: Individuals with a high school diploma or GED may qualify to become substitute teachers, while the Educational Aide I certification can be obtained after being hired by a school district. Many districts also require candidates to have at least 48 college credit hours as a condition of employment.

📝 Sign up for an orientation: https://ow.ly/sixy50ZarUq
📅 Monday, June 15, 2026
⏰ Session begins at 9 a.m.
📍 Region One ESC at McAllen | 4305 N. McColl Rd., McAllen, TX 78504

A new opportunity to become a Region One ESC Certified Substitute! We are introducing ProSub, new interactive modules, as part of a two-part academy designed to help participants build the skills needed to succeed as substitute teachers.

Participants will complete self-paced online modules July 17–20, followed by in-person training July 21 at the South Padre Island Convention Center.

⭐ Register: https://ow.ly/SW6H50Z9zjI