COVID-19 Supports

Region One Education Service Center is continuing to provide quality supports for school systems, leaders, parents, teachers and students during this world-wide health emergency. In the Office of College, Career and Life Readiness our programs have dedicated time and resources to support your school systems. Currently, our program Specialists, Coordinators and Directors are working diligently to create online content to support your students, parents, educators and community members. On each of the program webpages, you will find specific content to support the area of focus.

We want to continue to provide you the latest information regarding college, career and life readiness. We will continuously update this page to ensure that you have the most pertinent information regarding the areas of support needed.

Here are some important updates:

Testing: 

Find more information regarding ACT testing updates at: 

ACT COVID 19 page

For support regarding SAT testing updates, go to:        

The College Board SAT Updates

For support regarding AP testing updates, go to:         

 AP testing updates

Resources for counselors: 

American School Counselor Association COVID 19 Resources

National College Association Network COVID 19 Resources 

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services COVID-19 Mental Health Supports

Updates from Higher Education:  

Texas Higher Education COVID 19 page 

Updates from the Texas Workforce Commission: 

Texas Workforce Commission COVID 19 resources

High School Playbook:

Email us if you would like a copy a condensed version of the  High School Playbook in digital edition.  These will be updated with COVID 19 updates that reflect the latest information on testing, financial aid and admissions.  They will be available starting soon. Please email either Melissa Lopez  at mlopez@esc1.net , Norma O. McCormick at nmccormick@esc1.net or Rosie Franco at rfranco@esc1.net 

If you would like a complete copy of the HS Playbook, please order directly with Annette Garcia at Region One ESC at (956) 984-6011 or email angarcia@esc1.net.

During these challenging times, please rest assured that we at Region One ESC are here to support you. It is our goal to continue providing you with superior technical assistance, timely guidance, and excellent professional learning opportunities that will help your school systems continue to offer outstanding services to your students and their families.

Please visit this page often for the most updated information available on College, Career and Life Readiness supports for distance learning. Let's stay connected!