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Conference
BEHAVE! 2023
Behave! 2023 is a virtual conference brought to you by ESC Region 13 that explores current research and trends about issues that schools face. You will walk away with a renewed energy for dealing with challenging campus situations.
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Service
Texas Principal Certification Network
We are preparing future leaders to meet the constantly evolving challenges schools face. Join us for our June Cohort launch! Applications are due by May 14, 2023.
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Service
Paraprofessional Certification
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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Conference
Early Childhood Conference
Calling all early childhood leaders, educators, and practitioners to come together to connect, collaborate and learn together for two days of exciting sessions.
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Conference
RISE Conference
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
Make and Take for TEA Texas Reading Academies
This Make and Take workshop provides teachers with hands-on lessons and activities directly in alignment with HB3 Reading Academies and TEKS that will support all learners.
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Mental Health Awareness
Advocate for your own mental health
Taking care of yourself sets a strong foundation
Article
Practice Self Care with these 7 Websites
Self care is a crucial part of everyone’s mental health. It involves deliberate activities we practice in order to boost our mental, emotional, and physical health. While it might seem simple to practice self care, it can be something many people overlook. However self care is important for limiting feelings of anxiety and boosting our […]
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Video
Being Mindful Playlist
In our Being Mindful video series, we explore different aspects of mindfulness and mental health, including how to practice gratitude and strategies that help relieve anxiety.
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Article
Encouraging the Heart Like Leader, Ted Lasso
If the title of this blog post caught your attention, it is probably because you’ve wondered if those you lead, influence, and work with really care about filling their buckets, or, perhaps, you’re a big Ted Lasso fan like me. Regardless of why you engaged with this post, it’s a valid wonderment—do my employees “really” […]
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Series
Safe & Supportive Schools Learning Series
The 2022-23 Safe & Supportive Schools Learning Series is a Title IV Part A Fully-Funded Program that offers a variety of Coffee Hours, Lunch & Learns, and Workshops with a primary focus on improving academic outcomes by maintaining safe and healthy students.
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Article
Five Healthy Coping Skills for Children
Raise your hand if this is you: It’s Saturday. You hop in the car. You turn on your ignition. Ten minutes later, you’re at the grocery store. But you don’t remember the road you took, the trees you saw, lilacs in bloom, or a smiling face on the crosswalk that passed you by. Or let’s […]
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Article
The Power of Expressive Arts Techniques in Counseling
Expressive arts therapy techniques are a unique and innovative approach to mental health and wellness that utilizes various forms of artistic expression to explore emotions and experiences. Types of therapy techniques include art, play, music, dance/movement, drama, poetry, and more! This approach is based on the idea that the creative process can help individuals access […]
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Mental Health Awareness
Supporting your students' mental health needs
Students also need support and guidance in navigating their own mental health needs. We have resources to help you support them.
Article
10 Mindfulness Activities for Kids and Students
Often times our schools don’t have mindfulness activities for kids in mind when they’re creating their curriculum. However academic achievement and social emotional learning go hand-in-hand. Both are critical functions of the healthy development of our kids and students, and rely on deliberate practice. Without intentional mindfulness activities for kids and students, they don’t learn […]
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5 Calming, Relaxing, and Mindfulness Apps for Kids and Students
Technology is one of the many languages today’s kids and adolescents are fluent in! However, while our students are fluent in technology, they might not be as fluent in creating calmer responses, lowering their anxieties, and promoting their overall wellbeing. We’ve gathered up a collection of apps that focus on teaching your students how to […]
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Article
Five Healthy Coping Skills for Children
Raise your hand if this is you: It’s Saturday. You hop in the car. You turn on your ignition. Ten minutes later, you’re at the grocery store. But you don’t remember the road you took, the trees you saw, lilacs in bloom, or a smiling face on the crosswalk that passed you by. Or let’s […]
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Ten Tips to Support Mental Health at Your School Today
I remember being a young child watching Mr. Roger’s neighborhood on our family TV. We lived in a rural part of Texas and television reception was more of a process than an event. It might take over a half an hour to adjust the “rabbit ear” antenna on the small television, but all that effort […]
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I've Tried Everything
Managing classroom behavior is a challenging job. Somedays your students are perfect and other days, well…let’s just say it’s a struggle not to scream. I’ve Tried Everything is a podcast dedicated to helping you navigate those tricky areas of managing classroom behavior.
