Field Services & Direct Service Contracts
The Region 16 Direct Services Contract is designed to provide schools with the technical assistance and support that they need in order to maintain compliance standards in the areas of health services, counseling services, and library services. Region 16 Education Service Center employs certified personnel in each of these three program areas who, in turn, work directly with each of the participating districts to meet locally identified needs and requirements.
Executive Services
Executive Services offers support to the school districts of Region 16, including charter schools and private schools within the region. Division staff also serves as a communication link between school districts, the Education Service Center, the Texas Education Agency, and other agencies.
Training and technical support for district personnel are provided in the areas of accountability (academic and financial), administrator appraisal, business office services, business cooperative administration, child nutrition, educator certification, management and leadership training for administrators, principal assessment, Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) support, school finance, software support, student information management services, and transportation.
Division Quality Objectives
Region 16’s districts’ student data submitted as part of PEIMS Submissions One (Fall), Three (last day of school), and Four (OEYP) will be below the state standards for numbers of student records with PID errors (ten or fewer student records with PID errors) or below the PID error rate on student records (1.0% or lower).
School districts contracting for full business office services for a minimum of one full fiscal year will have 30 or fewer adjustments on their financial audits.
Child Nutrition
The Child Nutrition Service Area at Region 16 is administered through the Texas Department of Agriculture. This service is provided to all participating school districts, private schools, residential child care institutions, day care centers, and adult day care centers throughout the region.
School Business Services
The Texas School Finance Center team is made up of seasoned professionals with extensive experience within Texas ISDs, ESCs, and education organizations.
School Health
The Region 16 School Health page is the central hub for the tools, guidance, and resources you need to keep students healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Here, you’ll find up-to-date Texas department guidelines, clinical practice protocols and professional development opportunities.
Title IV, Part A - Safe & Supportive Schools
The Title IV, Part A - Safe & Supportive Schools Team at Region 16 ESC provides support, technical assistance, compliance assistance, and training for all aspects of the Title IV, Part A program for LEAs who applied for Title IV, Part A funds as well as participating private nonprofit schools who receive equitable services.
Paraprofessional to Certified Teacher
Our page is designed specifically for paraprofessionals like you who are eager to further their education and achieve their dream of becoming a teacher. Here, you'll find valuable information about teacher certification programs offered by several reputable colleges and universities. Whether you're looking for a traditional on-campus program or a flexible online option, we have resources to help you navigate your journey toward certification.
Educator Preparation Programs and Schools
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and become a certified teacher? Here, you'll find valuable information about teacher certification programs offered by several reputable colleges and universities. Whether you're looking for a traditional on-campus program or a flexible online option, we have resources to help you navigate your journey toward certification.
Alternative Certification Programs (ACPs)
Alternative Certification Programs (ACPs) offer a streamlined, nontraditional route to the classroom. While these programs are offered by various institutions—including universities, community colleges, and private entities—it is critical to choose a provider the is right for you.