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Wednesday 7/1/2026
In Their Corner: Championing Highly Mobile Students Toward CTE Success
Region 17 ESC, South Conference B
Literacy For All!
Region 17 ESC, Douglas

Texas Mentorship Training - Summer 2
Region 17 ESC, South Conference C
Mentoring Educators will describe the purpose and components of See It. Name It...

Meal Patterns for NSLP and SBP
Region 17 ESC, Innovation Lab
This course aims to teach operators of the National School Lunch Program (...

Brain-Based Classroom Management
Region 17 ESC, South Conference F
What if classroom management wasn’t about control—but connection? T...

Thursday 7/2/2026
Bluebonnet Scientists: Connect Literacy and Science with Bluebonnet, Grades K-2
Region 17 ESC, South Conference Science Lab

We will connect RLA’s “h...

Planned and Purposeful Learning Centers in Pre-K
Region 17 ESC, Neely
Come explore learning centers to promote active learning while building the fo...

Fentanyl Awareness & Opioid Overdose Response Training for School Staff
Region 17 ESC, Zoom

This training equips school staff with essential knowledge & skills to r...

Monday 7/6/2026
Robotics Workshop for Beginners Using Experimental Platform
Texas Tech University, TTU Livermore Center

Tuesday 7/7/2026
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) - Initial Training
Region 17 ESC, North Conference Main Hall

Unlock CTE Success: Power Up Your Programs with JET Grant Tips and TWC Resources & Partnerships
Region 17 ESC, South Conference C

Launch_MS Computer Science
Region 17 ESC, South Conference Science Lab

 



Bluebonnet RLA K-5 Product Training
Region 17 ESC, South Conference A
This session provides educators with a deep understanding of the Bluebonnet Lea...

Wednesday 7/8/2026
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) - Refresher
Region 17 ESC, North Conference Main Hall

The Nonviolent Crisis I...

Starting Strong: Success Strategies for New Career & Technical Education Teachers
Region 17 ESC, South Conference A

New to Career and Techn...

Follett Destiny Library Manager Workshop for Beginners
Region 17 ESC, Zoom

This session is for Librarians who utilize the Follett Destiny Softw...

Title III ELA: ESL Supplemental Certification 2-Day Academy
Region 17 ESC, South Conference F

This 2-day training will help teachers review the 10 competencies of the ESL...

Teacher Incentive Allotment-Region 17 Leads
Region 17 ESC, South Conference C
This session is designed for any TIA District Lead.

Thursday 7/9/2026
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Region 17 ESC, Neely

Growing Up WILD
Region 17 ESC, South Conference Science Lab

Building Environmental Awareness in ...

Counselor Make & Take: Techniques for Elementary
Region 17 ESC, South Conference C

Elementary school couns...

Math RBIS
Region 17 ESC, South Conference A

TEA developed a set of Research-Based Instructional Strategies for Math and ...

TexQuest Unveiled: A Four-Part Series for Educators and Library Staff
Region 17 ESC, Zoom



Business Consulting Assistance
Region 17 ESC, Innovation Lab
These work days are available for district staff to come to ESC17 to receive co...

Counselor Make & Take: Techniques for Secondary
Region 17 ESC, South Conference C

Secondary school counse...

Friday 7/10/2026
Project WILD: Building Environmental Awareness Grades 3 - 12
Region 17 ESC, South Conference Science Lab

Project WILD is an interdisciplinary...

Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics
Region 17 ESC, Neely
An Updated Session Exposing Teachers to Practices from the Newest Building Thin...

Monday 7/13/2026
DHH Professional Learning Community
Region 17 ESC, Douglas
ESC 17 Parent-Infant Advisors, Itinerant teachers, Teachers of the Deaf, RDSPD ...

Follett Destiny Library Manager Workshop for Advanced Users
Region 17 ESC, Zoom

G/T Foundation 30-Hours Days 1-4 In-Person (Day 5 Online)
Region 17 ESC, Neely

G/T Foundation 30-hours

Days 1-4 will be completed in-person.

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G/T REFRESH: Nature and Needs of G/T Learners
Region 17 ESC, Chromebook Cart

This session is for teachers who need a 6-hour update but don't need the ful...

Level Up with Math Games
Region 17 ESC, South Conference B
Discover how simple math games can boost engagement, reinforce key concepts, an...

Tuesday 7/14/2026
ASCENDER Business: Payroll Verification, August Accruals, End of Year Finance, & First Payroll of the School Year
Region 17 ESC, Lecture Hall
ASCENDER Business: Payroll Verification, August Accruals, End of Year Finance, ...

Standards-Based Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process Training - 2 DAY EVENT
Region 17 ESC, South Conference A

Texas Principal Evaluation & Support System (T-PESS) Appraiser Training
Region 17 ESC, South Conference F

Principal apprai...

G/T REFRESH: Student Identification
Region 17 ESC, Chromebook Cart

This session is designed to train teachers, administrators, or counselors on...

A New Way of Seeing: Three-Dimensional Science TEKS; Grades K-12
Region 17 ESC, South Conference Science Lab
Come explore a new vision of scie...

From Page to Pencil: Strengthening the Connection Between Reading and Writing
Region 17 ESC, South Conference E
Instructional Activities: Elementary RLA-STAAR
Region 17 ESC, South Conference B
Addressing Elementary Instructional Practices that Align with STAAR Expectation...

Wednesday 7/15/2026
Bluebonnet RLA: From Standards to Instruction: Unpacking Unit 1
Region 17 ESC, South Conference C



TexQuest Unveiled: A Four-Part Series for Educators and Library Staff
Region 17 ESC, Zoom



Instructional Activities: Secondary RLA-STAAR
Region 17 ESC, South Conference B



Bluebonnet Learning 6-8 Math Product Overview
Region 17 ESC, Rogers
This session is designed to be a product overview for the 6-8 grade Bluebonnet ...

Thursday 7/16/2026
G/T REFRESH: Critical and Creative Thinking
Region 17 ESC, Wireless Lab 1

Friday 7/17/2026
Speech-Language Pathology Webinar Series
Region 17 ESC, Zoom Session

This webinar series is a collaboration by all 20 Texas ESC's. Provided are t...

RLA RBIS Training
Region 17 ESC, South Conference A



Monday 7/20/2026
TIER-MTSS: Importance of Progress Monitoring
Region 17 ESC, South Conference Science Lab
Educators will understand how progress monitoring fits into the larger picture ...

Tuesday 7/21/2026
Special Education Legal Update: What SSAs and School Administrators Need to Know
International Cultural Center, International Cultural Center - Hall of Nations
Join us for to receive Special Education Legal updates with Andrea Gulley from ...

2026 Summer Workshop Opening Session: The Conversation Code and Annual Civil Rights Training
Region 17 ESC, South Conference B
Join us to kick-off the 2026 Summer Workshop. ESC Specialists will provide prog...

Wednesday 7/22/2026
Essential Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) (7/22/26)
Region 17 ESC, Douglas

Cashier's Training: Reimbursable School Meals (Spanish)
Region 17 ESC, South Conference E

In this hands-on session, learners will master essential cashiering skills t...

School Nutrition Front Line Specialist 2.0 (English)
Region 17 ESC, North Conference Main Hall

The School Nutrition Frontline Specialist 2.0 course, developed in collabora...

School Nutrition Front Line Specialist 1.0 (Spanish)
Region 17 ESC, South Conference F

This comprehensive course will provide an overview of the purpose and scope ...

Basic Culinary Math for School Nutrition Professionals
Region 17 ESC, South Conference D
The goal of this training is to provide participants with the opportunity to re...

Meal Patterns for SNP
Region 17 ESC, South Conference B
This class aims to teach operators of the National School Lunch Program and the...

Eligibility Determination
Region 17 ESC, Rogers
This comprehensive course will guide SFAs to establish an effective foundation ...

Annual Procurement Training
Region 17 ESC, South Conference A
This course was developed with the collaboration of the TDA Food & Nut...

Food Production Records
Region 17 ESC, South Conference C
This course will review the essentials of effective food program managemen...

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Region 17 ESC, South Conference Science Lab
Join us for an immersive one-day, face-to-face workshop on Universal Design for...

Food Safety in Schools (Spanish)
Region 17 ESC, South Conference E

This class will be provided in Spanish...

Cashier's Training: Reimbursable School Meals (7/22/26)
Region 17 ESC, Douglas
In this hands-on session, learners will master essential cashiering skills...

Thursday 7/23/2026
CAN PLC Set-Up
Region 17 ESC, ITV 133
Putting kits together for C.A.N. Boot Camp

Local Wellness Policy
Region 17 ESC, Rogers

**For best results, participants need to bring their school/district&rs...

School Nutrition Front Line Specialist 2.0 (Spanish)
Region 17 ESC, South Conference F

El curso para especialistas en nutrición escolar de atención a...

Menu Planning for Healthy School Meals
Region 17 ESC, South Conference D

This class teaches menu planners of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)...

School Nutrition Front Line Specialist 1.0 (English)
Region 17 ESC, Lecture Hall

This comprehensive course will provide an overview of the purpose and scope ...

Food Allergies for School Nutrition Managers and Staff
Region 17 ESC, South Conference A
Food Allergies for School Nutrition Managers and Staff is an in-depth training ...

Meal Counting and Claiming System
Region 17 ESC, South Conference B
This course is designed to assist personnel in child nutrition programs to effe...

The Administrative Review (AR) and Procurement Review (PR) Process (2026)
Region 17 ESC, South Conference C
This course is designed to assist personnel responsible for managing the operat...

Fundamentals of USDA Foods
Region 17 ESC, Neely
This session guides the participant through the foundational elements of s...

Verification in the School Nutrition Programs
Region 17 ESC, Douglas
This training will help SFAs establish a foundation in policies and proced...

TSDS Extended Year PEIMS for Student Users (Not Software Specific)
Region 17 ESC, North Conference Main Hall 123
This workshop is for PEIMS student staff and includes information for elements ...

DoD Fresh Program
Region 17 ESC, Neely
This session guides the participant through requirements, process, advanta...

USDA Foods Forecasting
Region 17 ESC, Neely
This session guides the participant through the recommended steps of forec...

Cashier's Training: Reimbursable School Meals (7/23/26)
Region 17 ESC, Neely

Food Allergies for School Nutrition Managers and Staff
Region 17 ESC, South Conference A
Food Allergies for School Nutrition Managers and Staff is an in-depth training ...

Procurement of Food Service Vendor Contracts
Region 17 ESC, Rogers
Participants will develop a 4-step action plan to implement at their School Foo...

NSLP/SBP Smart Snacks
Region 17 ESC, South Conference D
This course provides training on nutritional standards for competitive foo...

TSDS Extended Year PEIMS for Student ASCENDER Users
Region 17 ESC, North Conference Main Hall 123
This workshop is for PEIMS student staff and includes information on required e...

Ready, Set, Review! (Spanish)
Region 17 ESC, South Conference E

Ready, Set, Review!

Navigating TDA&rs...

Ready, Set, Review! (English, 7/23/26)
Region 17 ESC, Neely
Participants will learn ke...

Friday 7/24/2026
TIER-MTSS: Decision Making
Region 17 ESC, South Conference Science Lab
In this pathway, educators delve into an overview of the multi-tiered system of...

Monday 7/27/2026
Kicking the Year Off Right in Secondary Social Studies
Region 17 ESC, South Conference C
All systems are GO for the 2026-2027 school year!  Let's get the year star...

LAS Battery of Assessments-Back to School Training
Region 17 ESC, South Conference E
Data Recognition Corporation will provide training on LAS Links Online and preL...

TCMPC
Region 17 ESC, Rogers
Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative

Bluebonnet Learning High School Math Product Overview
Region 17 ESC, Neely
This session is designed to be a product overview for the high school Bluebonne...

Tuesday 7/28/2026
T-TESS Certification for Administrators
Region 17 ESC, North Conference Main Hall

Cradles to Crayons to Classrooms
Region 17 ESC, Neely

Come discuss and learn ...

Math RBIS
Crosbyton CISD, Crosbyton District Office

TEA developed a set of Research-Based Instructional Strategies for Math and ...

Bluebonnet Math K-5 Product Training
Region 17 ESC, South Conference F

This session provides educators with a deep understanding of the Bluebonnet ...

C.A.N. 2-day Boot Camp
Region 17 ESC, South Conference A
Updated ELPS Aligned with CBLI: Strengthening Support for Emergent Bilinguals
Region 17 ESC, South Conference E



Region 17's Gifted and Talented New GT Coordinator Training
Region 17 ESC, Douglas
Are you the new (or still kind of new and need some additional support) Gifted ...

Texas Mentorship Training - Design Session #2
Region 17 ESC, South Conference B
Design Teams will develop onboarding strategies to prepare Mentoring Educators ...

Wednesday 7/29/2026
Beginning of Year (BOY) LPAC Training
Region 17 ESC, Lecture Hall

This session will rev...

Reading by Design: Customizing Instruction for Specially Designed Learning
Region 17 ESC, Douglas

School Finance Symposium
Region 17 ESC, South Conference F

As you close out the 2025-...

CTE Work-Based Learning Training
Region 17 ESC, South Conference E

This training is for teachers responsible for teaching Career Preparation I,...

Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics
Region 17 ESC, South Conference B
An Updated Session Exposing Teachers to Practices from the Newest Building Thin...

Texas Mentorship Training - Summer 1
Region 17 ESC, Rogers
Mentoring Educators will review why mentoring is important, review responsibili...

TCMPC
Region 17 ESC, South Conference D
Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative

We are passionately committed to developing and nurturing healthy, thriving learning communities across Region 17 by guiding and supporting schools in their quest for excellence.

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Region 17 Education Service Center
1111 West Loop 289 | Lubbock, TX 79416
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Per HB 462, resources and services provided by Region 17 ESC are solely aligned with, and designed to support, the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) adopted by the State Board of Education.

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