Our Mission
To be the premier partner for every school system in our region, empowering all learners to strive for educational excellence, personal and community success, and regional transformation.
Our Vision
To improve the quality of life and economic prosperity in our region.
The Region One Education Service Center is part of a state-wide system of 20 regional education service centers created in 1967.
Our Values
- Innovation - We embrace new ideas, technologies, and methods that empower all learners to overcome challenges, close opportunity gaps, and lead the future of learning.
- Collaboration - We build strong partnerships and foster a culture of teamwork to ensure seamless service delivery, effective communication, and collective problem-solving.
- Accountability - We hold ourselves and our partners to high standards of excellence by monitoring progress, using evidence to guide decisions, and aligning actions with measurable outcomes.
- Integrity - We model ethical leadership and maintain the highest level of professionalism to earn the respect of those we serve and represent.
- Trust - We foster trust through transparency, responsiveness, and genuine engagement with our internal teams, school districts, and regional communities.
Our Core Priorities
Region One ESC serves 37 school districts and 7 charter school systems in the seven county areas.
Our Goals
1. Improve Student Outcomes and Lifelong Success:
Enhance academic achievement, college and career readiness, and access to high-quality learning experiences to empower all learners from early childhood through adulthood.
2. Elevate Educator and Organizational Excellence:
Develop high-quality, innovative professional learning systems, technology integration, and performance management practices that build educator capacity and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
3. Strengthen Strategic Partnerships and Community Impact:
Deepen partnerships with families, school systems, higher education, industry, and community organizations to expand services, align resources, and improve educational, economic, and social outcomes across the region.
