SB 179 enacted during the 87th legislative session set forth requirements fo...

Standards-Based Individualized Education Program (IEP) Process Training 2 Day
Region 08 ESC, 125 - Fannin

The focus of this session is developing a present levels of academic achieve...

Planning for Strong Implementation
Region 08 ESC, 126 - Hopkins

Wednesday 7/15/2026
Active Threat Response Training for School Guardians, School Marshals and SBLE
HOOKS ISD, HOOKS J H

The purpose of this Active Response Training is to equip School Guardi...

CACFP Sponsor Responsibilities & Monitoring
Region 08 ESC, 124 - Delta
Participants will learn about all the CACFP Sponsor Responsibilities &...

G/T Day 3: Differentiated Instruction for G/T Students
Region 08 ESC, 117 - Bowie

This workshop fulfi...

Communication in the Classroom: Core Vocabulary and More
Region 08 ESC, Zoom Session

Are you a professional who supports students with complex communication...

A Literacy Paradox: Using Writing to Strengthen Reading and Rigor
Region 08 ESC, 206 - Titus
Vision Screener Basic Certification
Region 08 ESC, Franklin
Basic certification training for individuals who plan to screen school children...

Behavior Book Study 2026: Behavior Essentials Visualized
Region 08 ESC, 205 - Marion
Behavior Essentials Visualized is an easy read with visuals illustrating how to...

Thursday 7/16/2026
Active Threat Response Training for School Guardians, School Marshals and SBLE
HOOKS ISD, HOOKS J H

The purpose of this Active Response Training is to equip School Guardi...

G/T Day 4: Creative and Critical Thinking for G/T Students
Region 08 ESC, 117 - Bowie

This workshop fulfi...

ASCENDER: Finance End-of-Year Process Prerequisites
Region 08 ESC, 205 - Marion
Science of Teaching Reading (STR) Exam Prep!
Region 08 ESC, 206 - Titus
Build Your Own Transition Assessment Toolkit
Region 08 ESC, 119 - Cass

Ready to leave with tools in hand? This make...

RLA Research-Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) K-12
Region 08 ESC, 200 - 2 South

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Region 08 ESC, 125 - Fannin
Outside of the student’s home, schools are the most likely place where me...

Hearing Screener Basic Certification
Region 08 ESC, Franklin
This workshop will cover basic certification training for individuals who plan ...

Friday 7/17/2026
Ethical Autism Services: Contemporary Research, Lived Experiences & The Neurodiversity Paradigm Presenter: Julie Roberts, M.S., CCC-SLP
Region 08 ESC, Zoom Session
: A rapidly expanding body of peer-reviewed autism research, particularly from ...

Monday 7/20/2026
Structure + Soul: Building Thinking-Centered Literacy Classrooms
Region 08 ESC, TBD
School Bus Driver 8-hour Recertification Safety Training
NEW BOSTON ISD, NEW BOSTON H S
State mandated recertification safety training to maintain bus driver certifica...

G/T Day 5: Adding Depth and Complexity (TPSP) for G/T Students
Region 08 ESC, 205 - Marion

This workshop fulfi...

LPAC Framework Training for New LPAC Coordinators
Region 08 ESC, 125 - Fannin

This sess...

Mathematics Secondary Bluebonnet Learning
Region 08 ESC, 118 - Camp

RLA 3-5 Bluebonnet Learning
Region 08 ESC, 128 - Lamar
This initial training introduces teachers to Bluebonnet Learning 3-5 Reading La...

RLA K-2 Bluebonnet Learning
Region 08 ESC, 126 - Hopkins
This initial training introduces teachers to Bluebonnet Learning K–2 Read...

The Three C's of Behavior Management: Connection, Communication & Choices
Region 08 ESC, 117 - Bowie
This session helps educators build practical, effective behavioral supports for...

Tuesday 7/21/2026
School Bus Driver 8-hour Recertification Safety Training
NEW BOSTON ISD, NEW BOSTON H S
State mandated recertification safety training to maintain bus driver certifica...

Social Studies K-5 Words That Matter: Engaging Vocabulary Strategies for Every Learner
Region 08 ESC, 205 - Marion

Vocabulary is the key to helping students acc...

LPAC Framework Overview
Region 08 ESC, 124 - Delta

This thre...

From Systems to Impact
Region 08 ESC, 209 - Morris Science Classroom


Navigating the New ELPS for Elementary Classrooms
Region 08 ESC, 126 - Hopkins
Big changes are coming to the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)&mda...

Purposeful Talk: Elevating Learning Through Classroom Discourse
Region 08 ESC, Franklin
Classroom discourse is more than just student talk—it's a powerful driver...

Autism PLC - A Study of Behavioral Evidence-Based Practices (Zoom)
Region 08 ESC, Zoom Session
This professional learning series begins with an in-person training designed to...

TIA BOOTCAMP
Region 08 ESC, 117 - Bowie
Whether you're just beginning your TIA journey or are in your second or third y...

Virtual PD - LPAC BOY Overview
Region 08 ESC, Zoom Session

This virtual three-hour session will provi...

Wednesday 7/22/2026
School Bus Driver 20-hour Certification Safety Training
NEW BOSTON ISD, NEW BOSTON H S
State mandated school bus driver safety training.    

Region 8 ESC Summer Science Conference
Region 08 ESC, 117 - Bowie

Join us for our Second Annual Summer Science Conference!

Thursday 7/23/2026
The Heartbeat of the Region: What STAAR Data Reveals
Region 08 ESC, Zoom Session

ASCENDER New User Training
Region 08 ESC, 118 - Camp

This multiday training is an interactive and hands on approach to help you l...

Friday 7/24/2026
Special Education Leadership Institute
Region 08 ESC, 117 - Bowie
Mentor Teacher Training
Region 08 ESC, 125 - Fannin
One day training to prepare classroom teachers who will be mentoring new teache...

Social Studies: A Day With the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum at Region 8 ESC
Region 08 ESC, 118 - Camp
Region 8 ESC is proud to bring the Dallas Holocaust Museum to northeast Texas.&...

EB Conference Summer 2026
Region 08 ESC, 206 - Titus
This summer, join educators, leaders, and specialists from across the region an...

Monday 7/27/2026
Social Studies: Civics Academy 2025-26
Region 08 ESC, 300 - 3rd Floor Conference Center

ASCENDER New User Training
Region 08 ESC, 206 - Titus

This multiday training is an interactive and hands on approach to help you l...