Education Service Center, Region 2

📚✨ The Office of School Improvement at the Education Service Center, Region 2 hosted a Parent Engagement Workshop Session presented by Patricia Valenzuela, Human Development Specialist. District and ESC staff engaged in meaningful learning focused on strengthening family-school partnerships and supporting student success. Participants explored practical strategies to: ✅ Create positive home learning environments ✅ Build resilience and confidence in children ✅ Strengthen communication between families and schools ✅ Support student well-being and academic success The session reinforced the important role schools and educators play in empowering families and building stronger communities through collaboration and support. A special thank you to Patricia Valenzuela for sharing her expertise and providing valuable tools and insights. 💙

🎉 Thank you to all the educators and leaders who joined ESC Region 2 for the 2nd Annual Bluebonnet Learning Bonanza! The TEA Initiative Team at ESC Region 2 provided a day of learning, collaboration, and planning focused on strengthening the implementation of Bluebonnet Learning. Participants gained valuable insights from guest speaker Ms. Jacqueline Brown from Aldine ISD on lesson internalization and effective PLCs. Additionally, ESC Region 2 LASO Specialists facilitated pacing guide planning sessions, giving educators dedicated time to collaborate and prepare for a strong upcoming school year. Thank you to our vendors — Kami, Curipod, and Classwork.com — for supporting the event with breakfast, lunch, and door prizes throughout the day. 💙

As we close out the 2025–2026 school year, we wrapped up our final Special Education Directors Meeting! It was a valuable time of collaboration, learning, and preparation as key updates and important timelines were shared to keep directors abreast of upcoming requirements and expectations. Thank you to our dedicated Special Education leaders for your commitment to supporting students, staff, and families throughout the year. Your leadership and advocacy continue to make a meaningful impact. Wishing everyone a strong finish to the school year and a well-deserved summer ahead! #ESC2 #SpecialEducation

Great day of learning and collaboration! Education Service Center, Region 2, hosted the first of multiple Civics Training workshops for one principal and one teacher at elementary campuses (K-5). Educators engaged in deep analysis of primary sources, explored the foundations of American government, and strengthened strategies for civil discourse, media literacy, and hands-on civic learning. Walk away with practical tools to elevate classroom instruction—and ensure your campus meets Texas SB-3 civics training requirements.

🎶✨ ¡Qué Buena Vibra at the ESC 2 3rd Bilingual & ESL Conference! ✨🎶 Our conference kicked off with incredible energy as San Diego ISD Mariachi Vaquero launched the event with their amazing musical talents, setting the tone for a day filled with celebration, learning, and bilingual excellence! 🎺🎻 We are proud to bring educators together to honor the power of bilingualism, culture, and student success. Thank you to everyone for joining us for this inspiring experience at ESC Region 2! 💙💛 #QueBuenaVibra #ESC2 #BilingualEducation #ESL #EmergentBilinguals #MariachiVaquero #BilingualConference #Region2ESC #CelebratingBilingualism

Discover how ESC-2 can support your goals! 🛠️ The data is in—now let’s build the plan. Join our FREE afternoon session to transform accountability numbers into a high-leverage PD strategy. Collaborate with specialists to bridge gaps and leave with a finalized district roadmap! 🗺️ 🗓️ June 16 | 1-4 PM 🔗 https://bit.ly/ESC2Roadmap #ESC2CurriculumInAction | #ESC2SpecEdSuccess

Education Service Center Region 2 proudly congratulates Dr. Maria Rodriguez-Casas on being recognized by American G.I. Forum of South Texas during the 12th Annual Dr. Hector P. Garcia American GI Forum of South Texas “2026 Community Advocates Recognition and Scholarship Banquet.” This well-deserved recognition honors Dr. Rodriguez-Casas’ unwavering dedication to education, leadership, and service to the South Texas community. Her commitment to empowering students, supporting educators, and uplifting families continues to make a lasting impact across our region. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement and thank you for your continued advocacy and leadership in education and our communities! #Leadership #CommunityAdvocate #SouthTexas #EducationLeadership

Today, Mike Morath visited Robstown Seale Junior High in Robstown, and the Education Service Center, Region 2 to meet with educators, students, and regional leaders from across South Texas. The visit provided an opportunity to highlight the incredible work taking place in our schools, discuss the future of public education, and celebrate the dedication of those committed to student success. We appreciate Commissioner Morath taking the time to visit our region and engage in meaningful conversations focused on supporting educational excellence for all students.

📚✨ Bring literacy to life through hands-on learning! Join us for Building Literacy Through Lived Experiences: Interactive Books for Learners with Complex Needs and discover how to create engaging experience books and story boxes that support emergent readers through assistive technology and differentiated instruction. 🧩💡 Participants will leave with interactive materials and practical strategies ready to use in the classroom! 🎨✂️📖 Perfect for: 🍎 Adaptive Education Teachers 🧸 Early Childhood Special Education Teachers 👁️ Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments 🦯 Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialists #SpecialEducation #ESC2 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gyXsU7Pv

Our ESC2 HIPPY Art in the Park – Celebrating Moms Event at the Antonio Garcia Arts Center was a memorable experience for our HIPPY families. Through the collaborative efforts of our dedicated team, we were able to provide a meaningful parent engagement event focused on honoring and celebrating our HIPPY Moms. During the event, HIPPY children had the opportunity to showcase their creativity through painting and Mother’s Day collages. Families also enjoyed several outdoor games and interactive stations, including cornhole, bean bag toss, water gun target games, and a bubble station. Attendees shared a pizza picnic lunch and received a wooden art supply kit with a drawing pad as an attendance incentive. A special highlight of the event was a heartfelt performance by the West Oso High School Mariachi Group, who serenaded our mothers and helped make the celebration even more memorable. Each mother was also presented with a Mother’s Day rose in appreciation of their important role within our families and community. We were also pleased to welcome community vendors, including Big Brothers Big Sisters and ESC2 AEL Crossroads, who provided valuable information and resources to our families. The event welcomed approximately 140 attendees, including adults and children. Overall, the event was filled with creativity, community engagement, and joyful celebration, making it a truly successful occasion for all involved.