Region 8 ESC Mount Pleasant, TX

Region 8 ESC Mount Pleasant, TX Region 8 Education Service Center is one of 20 Regional Education Service Centers within Texas

Everything the Region 8 ESC offers focuses on helping educators be successful and helping schools save money and leverage resources - driving more money to students in the classroom - where it matters most. Region 8 ESC is governed by:
• A seven-member Board of Directors, elected by local school board members; and
• An Executive Director, appointed by the Board of Directors, with the approval of the Commissioner of Education.

Ready to revolutionize your AAC support? This session dives into the dynamic world of "push-in" therapy! We'll explore c...
11/28/2025

Ready to revolutionize your AAC support? This session dives into the dynamic world of "push-in" therapy! We'll explore collaborative strategies to ignite language and literacy development for AAC users right in their classrooms. Discover how SLPs and teaching staff can team up using a station teaching model to create authentic, inclusive, and seriously impactful learning experiences. Get ready to partner up and empower your AAC learners!

Registration Link: https://txr8.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=479523

This quarterly meeting offers McKinney-Vento Liaisons the opportunity to stay informed on the latest program updates and...
11/26/2025

This quarterly meeting offers McKinney-Vento Liaisons the opportunity to stay informed on the latest program updates and upcoming initiatives focused on supporting students experiencing homelessness. Participants will engage in meaningful discussions, exchange best practices, and build connections with peers from other districts to strengthen regional collaboration and support.

https://txr8.escworks.net/search.aspx?SearchCriteria=Mckinney

Many times, signs of deteriorating mental health are noticeable well before a mental health illness emerges. Early menta...
11/26/2025

Many times, signs of deteriorating mental health are noticeable well before a mental health illness emerges. Early mental health prevention and intervention has been shown to support better outcomes for youth and their families. Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches adults how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health challenges among children and adolescents.
This course is evidence-based and satisfies HB 3 for mental health training for school staff. Youth Mental Health First Aid also satisfies the mental health training requirement of the District Vulnerability Assessment.

NOTE: This Blended Course includes 2 hours of self-paced, online pre-work that must be competed prior to attending the 5-hour in-person portion of the class held at Region 8 ESC.

Register for a course below: https://txr8.escworks.net/search.aspx?SearchCriteria=youth%20mental%20health%20first%20aid

Drowning in completing a dyslexia evaluation within the FIE? There is often confusion about the exact components of iden...
11/26/2025

Drowning in completing a dyslexia evaluation within the FIE? There is often confusion about the exact components of identifying dyslexia in a reading evaluation. During this session, participants will decipher the key components of the Texas Dyslexia Handbook to increase their awareness of critical components to include for dyslexia evaluations in Texas. Participants will learn how to administer the Tests of Dyslexia (TOD).

Registration Link: https://txr8.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=482188

Region 8 ESC, in alignment with Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards, provides specialized training sessions to equip ...
11/25/2025

Region 8 ESC, in alignment with Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards, provides specialized training sessions to equip educators with the skills needed to identify and support students with dyslexia. These Texas Dyslexia Academy trainings cover essential screening, intervention strategies, and compliance measures, empowering schools to enhance learning outcomes for students with dyslexia.
Registration Link: https://txr8.escworks.net/search.aspx?SearchCriteria=texas%20dyslexia%20academy

In this session, participants will understand the critical components of the IEP. As part of this training, a Quality a...
11/25/2025

In this session, participants will understand the critical components of the IEP. As part of this training, a Quality and Rigor Rubric has been created to guide you in the development process. A Step Toward IEP Quality and Rigor: A Rubric to Guide Development of Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance(PLAAFPs), Goals/Objectives, and Progress Monitoring Methods of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities.

Registration Link: https://txr8.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=461541

Join us for a merry and meaningful session focused on strengthening transition services for students with disabilities. ...
11/24/2025

Join us for a merry and meaningful session focused on strengthening transition services for students with disabilities. Through a creative "12 Days of Transition" framework, participants will explore essential components of effective transition planning, including student voice, measurable postsecondary goals, work-based learning, independent living, and more. This session will blend compliance requirements with innovative strategies to support real-world outcomes for students. Come ready to unwrap tools, ideas, and resources that will make your transition planning sparkle!

Registration Link: https://txr8.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=479940

Get ready to unlock the power of peers! This dynamic PD is your express lane to evidence-based Peer-Mediated Instruction...
11/21/2025

Get ready to unlock the power of peers! This dynamic PD is your express lane to evidence-based Peer-Mediated Instruction (PMI) strategies. We'll explore fun and engaging ways to turn your students into incredible peers for your autistic students!

Registration Link: https://txr8.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=470527

This online course explores the role of scaffolding in the RLA classroom, providing educators with the tools and strateg...
11/20/2025

This online course explores the role of scaffolding in the RLA classroom, providing educators with the tools and strategies needed to support student learning effectively. Participants will examine the gradual release of responsibility model (I Do, We Do, You Do) and discover how to apply scaffolding techniques to reading comprehension and writing instruction. Come learn with us!

Learn more and register at:

https://txr8.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=479540

Have you heard of the “Science of Reading”? This 3-hour online course provides a comprehensive introduction to the Scien...
11/19/2025

Have you heard of the “Science of Reading”? This 3-hour online course provides a comprehensive introduction to the Science of Reading, a multidisciplinary body of research that explains how children learn to read.

Learn more and register at:

https://txr8.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=479544

Address

4845 US 271 N
Pittsburg, TX
75686

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(903) 572-8551

Website

https://www.reg8.net/conference-rooms-rentals

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