Region 16 Education Service Center

Serve. Lead.  Ignite.

The Texas Panhandle consists of 60 school districts and three charter schools with 226 campuses in a 26,000 square mile area. Amarillo is the economic and geographic center of the Panhandle. Region 16 school districts have an average daily attendance of over 80,000 students, with individual districts ranging from fewer than 30 to more than 29,000 students and the total regional school staff numbering more than 11,400.

 

 
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VISION

VISION

Region 16 ESC will be an indispensable part of the educational community.

Mission

MISSION

Enhancing student success by providing quality services.

 

Call to action

CALL TO ACTION

Serve.
Lead.
Ignite.

CORE VALUES

Excellence
EXCELLENCE

Extraordinary performance and delivery in all that we do and say

Growth
GROWTH

Everyone,

every day!

 

Integrity
INTEGRITY

Honesty and trustworthy in all we do and say

Commitment
COMMITMENT

Dedication

and Grit

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

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Extraordinary Customer Service

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Innovative and Impactful Practices

trusting

Trusting and Supportive Relationships

CORE BELIEFS

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We believe the purpose of our organization is to both anticipate and be responsive to the educational challenges and needs of today's educators.

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We believe that our focus should be on building capacity in ourselves and those we serve to ensure our students are future-ready.

 

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We believe that approaching our work through a spirit of collaboration, having fun, commitment, collegiality, and enjoying the journey makes us better.

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We believe that students have the right to be educated in highly effective schools and that we play an integral role in supporting the continuous improvement of the educational community.

Some Interesting Facts About Region 16

Student In Grad Cap
76822
Students
Classroom Orange
27120
Individuals Trained
Staff Orange
12955
Regional Staff
Laptop Navy
83541
Technical Assistance Hours
Who is Region 16?

Region 16 is your service center.

Based in Amarillo, Texas, the Region 16 Education Service Center (ESC) serves as a vital support hub for 60 public school districts and three charter schools across the 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. Dedicated to empowering educators and enhancing student success, Region 16 ESC provides a wide array of resources, including professional development, instructional leadership training, early childhood intervention, and advanced technology solutions. By partnering with local schools, businesses, and community stakeholders, the center works to close educational gaps, equip administrators, and ensure that both rural and urban students throughout the region have access to high-quality, innovative learning opportunities.

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Our Facilities

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