School System Cooperatives

These cooperatives are designed to provide you and your Team the following support:

Technical assistance provided to Superintendents through the Regional Advisory Council of Superintendents (RAC)
First Year Superintendent Academy
Superintendent Leadership Summer Academy
Instructional leadership capacity building, guidance, technical assistance, training, and collaborative support activities through the Region One ESC Instructional Leadership Network
Region One Finance Advisory Council Meetings
Region One Human Resources Advisory Council Meetings
Legislative updates for School Board Members and Superintendent’s Team - Continuing education requirement training for School Boards (specialized training not included)
Public Information/Communications support for school systems
Consulting services to school systems with Moak, Casey and Associates
Regional grant applications information and updates
Staff development database and management system reports
Services for identified region-wide special projects as requested by the Texas Legislature or Texas Education Agency

Once I join how do I receive membership access?

Your Leadership Team will receive access to their respective Region One ESC Council including access to presentation resources, meeting recordings and other information through a secured website.

Cooperative Fee Structure:

• Cooperative fees are based on the school system’s prior year ADA

• Registration fee for events is included through the School System Cooperative

• Non-participating school systems will incur a registration fee per event/per attendee

• Customized training is available, upon request, additional fees may apply

Services
Resources

Regional Advisory Council of Superintendents (RAC)

RAC membership for the Region One area is comprised of public school Superintendents and Charter School Superintendents/CEOs. RAC plays a critical role in providing direction to the ESC in the development and delivery of products, services, and support, which fulfills the ESC’s role in providing assistance to public school institutions to improve student performance, operate more efficiently and effectively, and carry out mandates by the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Legislature.

Instructional Leadership Network (ILN)

ILN sessions are organized as a forum for sharing information related to critical topics of greatest importance to district and school leadership teams, and for providing guidance and input to the Division of Instructional Leadership, School Improvement, and College Readiness Support. The Instructional Leadership Network is composed of Instructional Leadership Team members as identified by each school system. This may include Assistant Superintendents or Directors of Curriculum and Instruction, School Improvement, Federal Programs, and College and Career Readiness efforts at all Region One school systems.

ILN members discuss pertinent agenda items related to accountability, special programs, TEKS, STAAR, school improvement, school leadership, professional development, curriculum development/alignment, parental involvement, and other critical issues at the local, state, and national levels. Opportunities for educator networking and sharing of best practices by district representatives are also integrated into the ILN sessions. Sessions are held at the Region One ESC Main Office in Edinburg, TX and are delivered to remote sites in real time when requested in the registration process

Finance Advisory Council (FAC)

The FAC is a forum for sharing information and providing guidance in the area of school finance. Chaired by the Region One Deputy Director, the Council is comprised of heads of finance of all Region One area school systems. The council meets regularly to discuss pertinent agenda items related to the improvement of business and finance operations. Subject matter experts are brought in for the professional development of the Finance Advisory Council members. Networking and sharing of best practices is accommodated through the meetings. The Center has partnered with Moak Casey & Associates for financial consulting services and monthly updates on legislative school finance issues.

Already a Member?
Login Here

Partnerships, Marketing & Communications Network (PMC)

The Partnership, Marketing & Communication (PMC) Network supports professionals serving regional school systems in the field of Communications, Public Relations, and Marketing. The PMC Network will meet on a monthly basis and will provide a forum

for an exchange of ideas, to advance the skill set of the individual members in their specific role and will provide a networking forum to share best practices.

Human Resources Advisory Council (HRAC)

The HRAC is composed of Human Resources leaders from school systems within the Region One area. The HRAC meets bi-monthly to share information and provide guidance in the area of Human Resources including human capital, staff information, ESSA, educator certification, criminal history background check requirements, FMLA, FLSA, and other state and federal requirements. The HRAC allows for networking and sharing of best practices as well as the acquisition of feedback from HRAC members regarding services, products, and support to operate more efficiently and effectively. The HRAC meetings provide an opportunity to share current information directly from TEA and the Texas Legislature.

Resources

Upcoming Events

Wednesday January 8

Paraprofessional Conference

all day

Region One at Edinburg

Tuesday January 28

Elementary STEMfest

Region One at Edinburg

Latest News

RSS Feeds

Logo Image

Logo Title

In This Section