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Purple Star Campus Designation professional development session happening on Wednesday, March 16, 2026:

(Virtual) Strengthening Your Purple Star Application: Feedback & Support Session
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Audience: Campuses that have never applied or whose applications were denied
Presenter: Dr. Ann Le, TEA Manager of Highly Mobile and At-Risk Student Programs
REGISTER HERE: http://apps.esc1.net/ProfessionalDevelopment/esc2/Registration/Workshop/407947

Purple Star Campus Designation professional development session happening on Wednesday, March 18, 2026:

Maintaining Your Purple Star Designation: Renewal Guidance Session
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Audience: Campuses whose designation is expiring and need guidance on renewing for 2026–2027
REGISTER HERE: http://apps.esc1.net/ProfessionalDevelopment/esc2/Registration/Workshop/407950

Discover how the Texas Effective Advising Framework (EAF) strengthens individualized student planning within a comprehensive school counseling program. Developed through statewide collaboration, the EAF provides tools and strategies to guide students from elementary through postsecondary pathways. This session highlights key components—data collection, stakeholder surveys, the 5 Levers, and grant opportunities—to help districts align priorities and boost student success.

March 25, 2026 – HR/Finance Conference 2026

Join us for a “Carnival of Learning”. A one-day engaging event bringing together Human Resources and Finance professionals for expert-led sessions. Attendees will gain valuable insights while connecting with peers and trusted vendors.

Elevate your school district's cyber-readiness with this FREE, NIST-aligned Cybersecurity Rubric (CR) Implementation Masterclass. Gain hands-on training and expert guidance from the Cybersecurity Coalition for Education.

Education Service Center Region 2, in partnership with the Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA), invites school public relations professionals to attend a Public Relations Symposium on March 27, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This informative event will focus on effective communication strategies for school districts, including managing public relations during student unrest, developing impactful press releases, and best practices for communicating during school closures. Participants will gain practical insights and collaborate with peers to strengthen communication efforts within their districts and communities.