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Our Mission
is to serve as a first-choice partner in meeting the educational needs of all students in Region 18.

We serve as a liaison between the Texas Education Agency and the local schools districts and the schools they serve by disseminating information, conducting training, and providing consultations for both federal and state programs. Our staff is composed of knowledgeable educators dedicated to the excellence in education.

Our Purpose

Our core values promote a well-rounded approach, emphasizing both personal and interpersonal development, which are critical at the elementary level.
 

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Assist school districts in improving student performance in each region of the system.

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Enable school districts to operate more efficiently and economically.

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Implement initiatives assigned by the legislature or the commissioner.

TEXAS SB-3 CIVICS TRAINING PROGRAM

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Texas Legal Framework

Statewide leadership project partnering the Texas Education Agency + Region 18 ESC to compile state and federal requirements for special education.

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iLead

iLead lessons are made up of values-based Transformation Tables designed by Dr. John C. Maxwell to develop students’ values and leadership skills.

Grow your students' leadership & values

Region 18 by the Numbers

Although we provide services and tools nationwide, our assigned regional area encompasses:

19

Counties

33

School Districts

7

Charter Schools

5

Institutes of Higher Ed

88,000+

Students

6,300+

Educators