Region 18 Education Service Center (ESC) is one of the twenty service centers in the state of Texas. Region 18 covers 37,553 square miles and includes 19 counties, 33 school districts, over 6,300 educators and approximately 81,000 students. The ESC is a non-regulatory agency and serves as a liaison between the Texas Education Agency and the local schools, playing a crucial role in the dissemination of information and training for both federal and state programs. In collaboration with our schools and communities the ESC works to promote quality instruction in order to maximize student performance and to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of school operations.

 
Mission Statement:

Our mission is to serve as a first-choice partner in meeting the educational needs of all students. Region 18 ESC provides professional development, showcases best practices, operates an alternative teacher certification program, and offers a diverse variety of other programs and services. EDLINK18 unites our schools through a technological network of services.

Funding:

Centers receive funding from state, local and federal sources. Regional education service centers do not possess tax levying or bonding authority and rely on grants and contracts for funding. Revenues are from these three sources.

Education

Region 18 ESC

Dr. Dewitt Smith

Andy Sustaita

Helen Whitehead

Jordan Eads

Toby Higginbotham

The Technical Support team at Region 18 ESC ensures the seamless operation of all technological services and systems used by the center and the schools it supports. They provide troubleshooting, maintenance, and support for hardware, software, and network issues. Their primary goal is to quickly resolve technical problems to minimize disruptions in service and maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of educational and operational activities.

Technical Support

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