Region 5 ESC

If you are interested in joining the cohort for National Board Certification with Region 5, the deadline to submit an application is May 17th. For more information or to apply, please visit the Region 5 website.

Region 5 ESC announces Dr. Byron Terrier as its new Executive Director. Dr. Terrier has served as Field Service Agent and Deputy Executive Director at the service center since 2015. Congratulations, Dr. Terrier!

“Come join us in learning about ideas for student engagement. Author, Matt Miller, will also be discussing AI and CHatGPT and how that can affect class time!”

Region 5 ESC would like to congratulate Dr. Danny Lovett, Executive Director, on his recent retirement after 19 years at the service center. Congratulations, Dr. Lovett!

Join us for the 23rd Annual Region 5 Food Service Coop Food Show and Tasting on Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 1pm to 5pm at the Beaumont Civic Center. Come see what's new in School Food Service with over 50 vendors to sample. We look forward to seeing you there!

Thanks to the following senators and representatives for talking to Region 5 Superintendents about school safety (Candidate for State Representative Jacorion Randle, Senator Brandon Creighton, Senator Robert Nichols, State Rep. Ernest Bails, and Speaker of the House Dade Phelan)

Discover solid math strategies for students with significant cognitive disabilities in TX CAN's free online course. Get started at txcan.tea.texas.gov/courses. #txcan

Ensure the start of the new school year is a success with TX CAN’s Monthly Instructional Guides. We welcome you back to school with our August Checklist! Visit txcan.tea.texas.gov/monthly-instru… #txcan

TX CAN's Assessment and Instructional Resources help educators of students with significant disabilities find the right diagnostic tools and instructional programs to serve their students. Browse the collection at txcan.tea.texas.gov/assessment-ins… #txcan

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Explore the core elements of inclusive education with best practices for students with complex access needs. Get started with TX CAN's Inclusion Series at txcan.tea.texas.gov/courses/series… #txcan

Lead a team towards authentic inclusion for students with significant cognitive disabilities with TX CAN's Inclusionary Coaching Guide. Access it here! txcan.tea.texas.gov/inclusionary-c… #txcan

Provide meaningful literacy instruction and experiences to students with significant cognitive disabilities. This online, facilitated course focuses on teaching strategies for reading and writing skills to students with the most complex access needs.txcan.tea.texas.gov/courses #txcan

Join us for Region 5 ESC's 22nd Annual Food Show. February 15th at the Beaumont Civic Center.

Region 5 ESC Virtual Instructional Materials Fair on January 11th. All of the publishers will have interactive video sessions at various times throughout the day. There is no ESC registration for this event. Here is a link to the website. sites.google.com/esc5.net/2022e…

Had a GREAT time participating in Socratic Seminar today with the WISD Social Studies teachers! Thanks @Region5ESC Bridgette Kirby for helping us continue to learn and improve our practice! #YearOfTheSpear

Thank you Kona Ice of East Beaumont for the sweet treat during our Region 5 ESC staff day!

The new Classroom Culture course with Crisis Prevention Institute is program schools need now. I’m excited to be able to provide training to teachers in Region 5 in the 5 Principles of Classroom Culture as a CPI certified instructor. @CPI_Training @Region5ESC #ClassroomCulture

Join us for our Virtual Community Fair May 3rd. The goal is to help families connect more easily to community and educational resources which will support family readiness thereby increasing school readiness for children. sites.google.com/esc5.net/2021r…