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Data Validation and Accountability

Data Validation is one of those topics that can immediately raise stress levels. The reports can feel technical, the timelines are tight, and the outcomes aren’t clear. It’s often viewed as a compliance step tied to PEIMS. But in reality, it provides a structured process for reviewing data before accountability calculations take place. In this […]

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Check for Understanding (Set of Cards)

The Check for Understanding tool includes over 60 formative assessment strategies in face-to-face and virtual platforms! These strategies are intended for classroom use in face-to-face, synchronous (live streaming), and asynchronous (online self-paced) learning environments. Each one provides teachers with meaningful data about just how much students understand about recently covered content. The cards include: Over 60 formative assessment strategies, split into three categories that correspond to Bloom's Taxonomy. Surface cards build student ability to remember and understand content. Deep cards build student ability to apply and analyze content. Transfer cards build student ability to evaluate and create using content. New! The Check for Understanding Virtual Tool - recommendations and guidance in how to implement strategies in the virtual environment. The Check for Understanding card-set and virtual tool empower teachers by providing new and exciting means of collecting the data they need to monitor and adjust instruction appropriately. ESF Alignment Supports Lever 5.1 - Effective classroom routines and instructional strategies Set of 61 cards, plus instructions. Cards are approximately 4" x 6". Virtual Tool (Interactive PDF), 56 pages. Check for Understanding was produced and is maintained by the Strategic Instruction team at Region 13.

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Three Ways to Impact Science Instruction

In the fall of 2024, a group of K-12 science teachers in Marble Falls ISD signed up to be a part of the Science Vertical Instructional Team (VIT). One of the first things the team tackled, along with two ESC Region 13 science specialists, was taking a deep dive into science STAAR/EOC district data for […]

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5 Changes to College Prep Courses Districts Need to Know

As Texas continues to strengthen its focus on preparing students for life after graduation, several important updates have been released regarding College Preparatory Courses (CPCs) and their role in College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR). These changes impact how students demonstrate Texas Success Initiative (TSI) readiness, how districts report course completion, and what will be […]

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CCMR Tracking Sheet

A free excel spreadsheet you can use to monitor the achievements of your students by cohort and track your CCMR indicators for Accountability purposes

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STAAR Blueprint Breakdowns and Response Rubrics

These Blueprint Breakdowns provide insight into the construction of STAAR tests. Each Breakdown lists the number of questions, possible points, number of assessed standards, and a student expectation performance snapshot from the 2025 STAAR test results. Math

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Facilitated IEP Meeting

Watch this video of an IEP meeting demonstrating the use of facilitation skills and techniques to learn how you too can implement these valuable and effective skills/techniques.

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Conference

RISE Conference

$100

The RISE Conference is designed for professionals working with at-risk or struggling youth, exploring the theme of resilience based on compassion for ourselves and others, with a focus on integrity, strength, and empowerment.

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Template for Estimating State Aid

This template is designed to help develop annual budgets, monitor over/under state aid payments during the year, and for long-range planning, as it typically gives users the ability to project state aid for at least four subsequent school years.

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Early Childhood Model Classroom

A classroom's floor plan, or arrangement, refers to the physical layout of seating, tables, and materials. This arrangement is crucial for creating an environment that supports effective instruction and student growth.

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Certification

Paraprofessional Certification

3 days

$300

This three day certification training instructs you on the role of paraprofessionals, the stages of learning, and scientifically based strategies for paraprofessionals to assist in reading, writing, and math instruction.

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Navigating the Standards-Based Individualized Education Program (SB IEP) Process for Students with Dyslexia

$25

Join us for an in-depth professional development session designed to deepen educators’ understanding of the legal foundations and instructional practices essential to developing effective, standards-based IEPs for students with dyslexia.

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Workshop

Getting Graduation/Leaving a Clear Trail: ARD Committees, Requirements, Coding and More!

$60

Join us in Austin to enhance your understanding of graduation requirements under the Foundation High School Program, with a special focus on students receiving special education services.

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Standards-Based Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process Training (San Marcos)
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$35

The focus of this session is developing present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) based on student data, drafting annual goals (academic and/or functional) and objectives, if appropriate, and collecting data for reporting progress.

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Beyond the Classroom: Designing and Implementing Individualized 18+ Services and Programs for Students with Disabilities

$35

Get practical strategies for designing and implementing high-quality, student-centered 18+ services that support successful transitions beyond the classroom.

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Early Childhood Back to School Bootcamp 2026 (ECSE): Nurturing Young Minds for a Bright Future
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$240

Kick off the year with a four-day, hands-on Early Childhood Special Education boot camp featuring practical strategies, evidence-based practices, and optional make-and-take materials for PreK and ECSE settings.

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Materials Labels (Bilingual)

This includes printable labels that help early childhood teachers organize classroom materials in a way that supports independence, literacy development, and classroom routines.

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Sample Visual Daily Schedule (Bilingual)

This visual daily schedule uses pictures to help young children understand and follow the flow of their day, supporting the development of skills related to independence, routine, and transitions, all in alignment with the Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines.

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Workshop

ESL Academy
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$400

This three-day academy provides a foundation on language acquisition and explores best practices in ESL instruction while preparing participants for the TExES Exam #154: English as a Second Language Supplemental.

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ESL Academy
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$400

This three-day academy provides a foundation on language acquisition and explores best practices in ESL instruction while preparing participants for the TExES Exam #154: English as a Second Language Supplemental.

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Navigating Ethical and Professional Practice for School Psychologists

$35

Strengthen your ethical decision making as a school psychologist by exploring the 2020 Principles for Professional Ethics through real-world scenarios, problem-solving tools, and guidance on today’s emerging challenges, including AI and socially just practice.

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Science STAAR Power: Biology - Individual License (Downloadable PDF)

Introducing Biology EOC Science STAAR Power! Fully aligned with the adopted Biology TEKS, this product helps your students prepare for the evolving nature of state assessments. This digital download includes: TEKS-aligned activities created for each reporting category/strand. A teacher overview to help the teacher with set-up, facilitation, and differentiation with minimal prep time. A student sheet that guides students through each part of the activity. Corresponding resources that are needed for each activity. A teacher answer key that can be used to assess student mastery. These resources are designed to activate prior knowledge and can be implemented flexibly—whether for individual deep-dives, partnered exploration, or collaborative small-group work Power up science student understanding today! Note: These activities are designed to support key strands and strengthen student understanding; they are not intended to serve as a comprehensive curriculum for all assessed standards. Digital Download, 1 PDF The Science STAAR Power: Biology was produced and is maintained by the Content Services team at Region 13.

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ASC
DMAC Suite Subscription

Sept 1 - Aug 31

$3000+

Data Management for Assessment and Curriculum (DMAC) supplies Texas educators with the tools and services necessary to develop and improve the quality of education provided to students.

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From Learning to Leading: Effective Long-Term Planning and Implementation

$100

Implementing TEKS Resource System On Your Campus This session invites you to think big picture as you prepare for the upcoming school year. You’ll explore how to apply what you’ve learned throughout our teacher series to support the implementation of the TEKS

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Conference

RISE Conference

$100

The RISE Conference is designed for professionals working with at-risk or struggling youth, exploring the theme of resilience based on compassion for ourselves and others, with a focus on integrity, strength, and empowerment.

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Workshop

Math: Using Manipulatives to Develop Fluency of Number and Operations (K - 5)

$100

Helps K–5 educators use manipulatives to build conceptual understanding and procedural fluency in number and operations through hands-on tasks, effective routines, and developmentally appropriate strategies.

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Small Groups with Big Purpose: Practical Strategies Aligned to the Science of Reading

$100

Learn how to use data-driven small group instruction—rooted in the Science of Teaching Reading—to differentiate learning, manage literacy stations, and create high-impact experiences for all students.

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Grammar Matters: Effective Elementary Teaching Strategies for Educators - San Marcos

$100

This course equips elementary educators with research-based strategies for teaching grammar effectively by integrating engaging, differentiated instruction into reading and writing to support all learners.

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Series

From Learning to Leading: Effective Long-Term Planning and Implementation

$100

Implementing TEKS Resource System On Your Campus This session invites you to think big picture as you prepare for the upcoming school year. You’ll explore how to apply what you’ve learned throughout our teacher series to support the implementation of the TEKS

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The most helpful support I have received, has been the workshops that have allowed me to build my knowledge about teaching while also meeting new teachers who are dealing with the same struggles as me. it gives me a chance to relate to issues that other new teachers are dealing with and find out how they have dealt with them.

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Region 13 School District

There are so many great things to take away from this program. One of the most valuable things I have learned during this class is how to be an effective coach. Learning how to coach teachers and how to deliver feedback to them whether it is positive or negative has been a great learning experience for me. This class has given me the confidence to do that and has provided me with the steps and the tools that I need to do so. The number of resources that this program supplies is amazing! I have thoroughly enjoyed this course!

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Behavior Coach Endorsement Program

The Educator Certification Program gave me the skills to excel this past year. The program gave me the tools to run an effective classroom and to truly enjoy becoming a teacher.

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Construction Technology Certification, Region 13 School District

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I always look forward to reading your emails. They are easy to understand, full of information, and help with the anxiety during all of this [accountability].

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