While ESC Region 12 no longer offers teacher certification training, we can recommend you consider one of the three programs we partner with in your search for quality training. 

• Region 4 INSPIRE Teacher Certification Program
• TAMUCT Teacher Certification Program
• MCC Teacher Certification Program

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Allison Middleton

(254) 297-1110

Danielle Hughes

(254) 297-1109

The ESC 12 Data Fellow service is a semi-customized dashboard just for you, perfect for sharing insights with both internal and external stakeholders. Your ESC 12 Data Fellow will craft stunning visualizations, showcasing key district data for tracking metrics and spotting trends. The district will receive regular updates based on your chosen data package. After each update, your Data Fellow will sit with district administration to dive into the latest insights.

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Mark Parsons

(254) 297-1102

Charlene Simpson

(254) 297-1106

ESC 12 Executive Coaching is a professional journey designed for both superintendents and district-level leaders who aspire to grow and collaborate with former leaders from the field. Beginning in August, participants will be paired with a certified executive coach who will challenge, mentor, and provide problem solving techniques to tackle the ups and downs of the school year. Monthly check-ins surrounded by 24/7 support will provide the individualized reflective professional development you need to unlock the best leader in you!

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Shirley Strong

(254) 297-1140

Our mentoring services offer a dynamic cohort model, fostering collaboration and growth among educators across the region. We specialize in integrating andragogy principles to support mentors, empowering them to share their expertise and lead by example. Our approach prioritizes fostering an educational community where educators continually advance their skills and expertise.

Paraprofessionals are critical partners with educators in the classroom. The ESC Region 12 Paraprofessional Academy prepares the individual to meet the highly qualified requirement in accordance with the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Participants must demonstrate proficiency in the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing, and mathematics in the context of effective teaching practices and classroom management. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Accomplishment deeming them highly qualified.

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Melissa Cox

(254) 297-2942

The ESC offers a wide range of services to support the development of a local TIA designation system to provide best practices during the data capture year. Services for teacher observation calibration and student growth support are customizable based on LEAs needs.

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Shirley Strong

(254) 297-1140

Texas Strategic Staffing is a 2-year process in which a district and EPP commit to designing and implementing a paid teacher residency program that is sustainably funded by reallocating district resources to compensate teacher residents who take on additional instructional responsibilities in the district while completing a year-long teacher residency program.  

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Allison Middleton

(254) 297-1110

ESC Region 12 was selected to pilot the Texas Strategic Leadership and Effective District Framework. The Texas Strategic Leadership (TSL) prioritizes the importance of systems thinking, performance management, executive coaching, strategic leadership, landscape analysis, and capacity building. TSL supports districts in prioritizing student outcomes and engaging stakeholders in the process of change management.