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🎓 Join Us for an ACT College & Career Readiness Workshop!
Ready to strengthen college and career readiness efforts in your district? Join us for an interactive, hands-on half-day workshop designed specifically for educators. Collaborate with peers, network with regional professionals, and leave with practical strategies you can implement immediately with your team.
📅 Date: October 6, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
📍 Location: ESC 2
✅ Participants must register in both the ACT Registration Site ([http://(ACT Click Here)]ACT Click Here) and ESC 2 Workshop Registration system (ESC 2 Click Here). (ACT Click Here)
We look forward to seeing you there and supporting your college and career readiness initiatives! 🚀
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✨ Ready to brew up a little practical magic?
Join us on October 15th for our ESC-2 Tech Fest 2026: Practical Magic—a full day of innovation, collaboration, and inspiration!
Whether you are in leadership, teaching in the classroom, guiding students in the library, or leading tech operations, we have a learning pathway for you!
Leadership: Vision, strategy, and systems that drive lasting impact.
Educators: Instructional tools and practical strategies to elevate learning.
Librarians: Resources, literacy, and innovative library ideas.
Tech Leaders: Infrastructure, security, and forward-looking solutions.
Event Details:
📅 Date: October 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: ESC Region 2 | 209 N Water Street, Corpus Christi, TX
🎟️ Pricing: $25 Early Bird (until Sept 14th) | $50 standard registration
🎁 Bonus: The FIRST 50 people to register get in for FREE!
Don't forget the vendors and door prizes!
Scan the QR code or click the registration link below to lock in your spot today!

We look forward to sharing the tech magic in October!✨

The Education Service Center, Region 2 proudly congratulates Denise Caldera, kindergarten bilingual teacher at Galvan Elementary in Corpus Christi ISD, on being selected as a finalist for the prestigious Texas Association of School Administrators’ 2027 Texas Teacher of the Year award.
Ms. Caldera’s dedication to students extends far beyond academic instruction. At the heart of her teaching philosophy is a belief that meaningful learning begins when students feel safe, valued, and loved. Through a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment, she celebrates the cultures, languages, experiences, and individual strengths each student brings to school.
A passionate advocate for bilingualism and biliteracy, Ms. Caldera creates opportunities for students to develop their voices while taking pride in their identities. Her commitment to serving children also extends beyond her classroom through her work as a grade-level chair, new teacher mentor, LPAC representative, curriculum writer, and tutor for migrant, homeless, and shelter-based students.
Her impact is also evident through the connections she builds among students, families, schools, and the community. From literacy partnerships and cultural celebrations to mentoring and student enrichment opportunities, Ms. Caldera continually looks for ways to help children develop confidence, a sense of belonging, and a belief in their own potential.
Ms. Caldera was previously named the 2026 Corpus Christi ISD Teacher of the Year and the Region 2 Elementary Teacher of the Year, advancing through the recognition process as an outstanding representative of educators throughout the Coastal Bend.
Her philosophy is simple but powerful: reach a child’s heart first. By building trust and genuine relationships, she creates the foundation from which students can learn, grow, take risks, and succeed.
Education Service Center, Region 2 congratulates Ms. Denise Caldera on this outstanding achievement and celebrates her continued commitment to students, families, and the teaching profession. We wish her the very best as a finalist for Texas Teacher of the Year!

Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) programs open doors to new opportunities by helping adults strengthen reading, writing, math, and English skills. Whether you’re preparing for a high school equivalency, advancing your career, or learning English, AEL offers flexible classes designed to fit your life. Our programs empower learners to build confidence, achieve goals, and unlock their full potential. Take the first step toward a brighter future—AEL is here to help you succeed!

Drug Impairment Training for Educational Professionals, or DITEP, is a two-day training designed to help school personnel recognize, evaluate, and document possible drug or alcohol impairment in the school setting.

Registrants may attend Day One only, Day Two only, or both days, depending on their role and training needs.

Day One is appropriate for any school-affiliated staff interested in this type of training. It is especially beneficial for high-level administrators, as it focuses on general drug impairment awareness, school policies, procedures, and response considerations.

Day One Topics Include:

Introduction and Overview
Drugs in Society
Policy, Procedures, and Rules
Overview of Alcohol
Drug Identification, Categories, and Effects
Contacting the Parent(s)
References
Day Two is best suited for staff who may conduct hands-on evaluations, such as school nurses and school resource officers. This day focuses more specifically on the student assessment process and practical evaluation components.

Day Two Topics Include:

Eye Examinations
Vital Signs
Divided Attention Tests
Poly Drugs
Assessment Process
Conclusion