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.

Are your students struggling with SCR: Short Constructed Response? Join us as we engage and model real lesson scenarios ...
09/15/2025

Are your students struggling with SCR: Short Constructed Response? Join us as we engage and model real lesson scenarios and strategies to teach your students to write short constructed responses in science. We will break down the secrets of success for SCR on STAAR and add key tools to your teacher toolkit.

Learn more and register at:

https://txr8.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=471831

Registration is now open in escWorks for those who need to complete the TEA-required appraisal training to become certif...
09/15/2025

Registration is now open in escWorks for those who need to complete the TEA-required appraisal training to become certified in the T-TESS or T-PESS. Please review the available sessions and costs for each training. For additional information or questions, contact Angie Raney at araney@reg8.net. You may register using the following links: AEL: https://txr8.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=470354 T-TESS: https://txr8.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=470369 T-PESS: https://txr8.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=470372

SPED Talk is a one-hour Zoom session for special education teachers, para-educators, related service providers and admin...
09/15/2025

SPED Talk is a one-hour Zoom session for special education teachers, para-educators, related service providers and administrators which focuses on current events and best practices in special education. November's topics include Assistive Technology, Active Learning and Transition. Sessions are held each Monday at 7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Registration link: https://txr8.escworks.net/search.aspx?SearchCriteria=sped%20talk

Strong relationships are the foundation of effective classroom management. In this session, classroom teachers will expl...
09/15/2025

Strong relationships are the foundation of effective classroom management. In this session, classroom teachers will explore strategies to build trust, foster mutual respect, and create a supportive classroom culture. Learn how connection can reduce disruptions, boost student engagement, and create a space where everyone thrives.

Learn more and register at:

https://txr8.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=471666

Join me for this professional development session to dive into Eric Jensen’s powerful book Poor Students, Rich Teaching,...
09/15/2025

Join me for this professional development session to dive into Eric Jensen’s powerful book Poor Students, Rich Teaching, which explores practical, research-based strategies for supporting students affected by poverty.
Through guided discussion, collaborative activities, and reflective exercises, participants will:

*Understand the neuroscience behind how poverty affects learning and behavior.
*Explore seven key mindsets and classroom strategies that foster academic resilience.
*Identify actionable steps to create a supportive, high-expectation classroom culture.
*Reflect on their own teaching practices and biases, and develop a personal action plan for equity-based instruction.

This session equips educators with tools to foster a growth-oriented, emotionally safe, and academically rich environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive.

Registration Link: https://txr8.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=471560

xThis session will focus on a deep dive into the process of unit and lesson internalization that will support educators ...
09/15/2025

xThis session will focus on a deep dive into the process of unit and lesson internalization that will support educators to deliver instruction with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Participants will learn how to deeply understand the structure, goals, and key concepts of a unit before teaching, and how to internalize individual lessons to ensure alignment with learning objectives and student needs.

Learn more and register at:

https://txr8.escworks.net/search.aspx?SearchCriteria=K-5%20RLA%20Internalization%20for%20Bluebonnet%20Learning%20and%20CER

SPED Talk is a one-hour Zoom session for special education teachers, para-educators, related service providers and admin...
09/15/2025

SPED Talk is a one-hour Zoom session for special education teachers, para-educators, related service providers and administrators which focuses on current events and best practices in special education. Join us for timely topics and networking with others in the field of special education. Sessions are held each Monday at 7:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Registration link: https://txr8.escworks.net/search.aspx?SearchCriteria=sped%20talk

Teachers and administrators often have different perspectives as to what good instruction looks like in the mathematics ...
09/12/2025

Teachers and administrators often have different perspectives as to what good instruction looks like in the mathematics classroom. This session will take a deep dive into effective teaching practices that apply to all students, focusing on strategies that bridge the gap between teacher intentions and administrative expectations. Participants will explore research-based instructional methods that foster student engagement and success. Ultimately, this session aims to empower both teachers and administrators to align their visions of effective teaching and improve student outcomes in mathematics.

Learn more and register at:

https://txr8.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=467620

Discover how sound walls support reading development by connecting speech sounds to print. This 3-hour online course cov...
09/12/2025

Discover how sound walls support reading development by connecting speech sounds to print. This 3-hour online course covers the purpose, setup, and effective classroom use of sound walls to enhance literacy instruction. Come learn and grow with us!

Learn more and register at:

https://txr8.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=479533

Region 8 ESC, in alignment with Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards, provides specialized training sessions to equip ...
09/12/2025

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

Join us for our 2nd transition session where we will spotlight the Treasure of Resources available through the TX SPED S...
09/12/2025

Join us for our 2nd transition session where we will spotlight the Treasure of Resources available through the TX SPED Support website, including updated guidance, planning tools, and evidence-based practices. This session is your map to hidden gems in transition planning. Come ready to dig into rich resources, connect with fellow explorers across our region, and walk away with gold-standard tools to navigate the path to student success.

Registration Link: https://txr8.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=479916

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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