Federal Program Directors

Timely communication provided to you by the ESC Region 19 Federal Programs Team

December 1, 2025

Recent TEA Bulletins & Administrator Addressed


Upcoming Training

Tuesday, December 2, 2025/

Wednesday December 10.2025

09:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. C Time

PFE Cluster Flyer


Title I, Part A PFE Online Cluster Meetings

Join Our PFE Statewide Initiative Online Cluster Meetings!

  • Dates & Times: December 2 and 10, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Purpose: Shift from "filling seats" to true partnerships with families
  • Focus: Build real relationships to make parents partners, not visitors. Leave with actionable strategies!
  • Cost: $50
  • Register now: Online Registration


Leave with real strategies to make communities value parents as partners. The content shared will be the same each day. They have been scheduled on two different days to provide two different date options to attendees. They are scheduled for December 2 and 10 from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm.    





Wednesday, December 10, 2025

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Mt Time

Connect 20 Event: 114977 Registration Link




Title III, Part A ELA & Immigrant

Virtual: Title III Engagement Planning Tool: Effectively Planning for Impactful Engagement Activities

Learn how to effectively plan and implement Title III Engagement activities that meet the needs of your community and ensure compliance with Title III requirements by taking a deep dive into the Title III Engagement Planning Tool.




December 11, 2025

Indirect Cost Rate Proposal (ICRP) and Additional Costs Workbook (ACW) Zoom Training


The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is providing two training opportunities via Zoom for independent school districts (districts)* interested in learning more about completing the request for indirect cost rates for 2026–2027.



December 11, 2025 Registration



Thursday, December 11, 2025

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Mt Time

Connect 20 EVENT: 114983 Registration Link




Title III, Part A ELA & Immigrant

Virtual: Enhancing Instructional Opportunities for Immigrant Students


This training outlines the accountability requirements for Title III, Part A-funded local educational agencies (LEAs) in providing services to immigrant children and youth. LEAs experiencing an unexpected increase in the number or percentage of immigrant students must be prepared to implement activities that enhance instructional opportunities and support students in meeting state academic standards.





Tuesday, December 16, 2025

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. MT Time

Connect 20 Event: 115024 Registration Link


Title III, Part A ELA & Immigrant

VIRTUAL: TXEL Portal: Resources for Teachers Serving EB and Immigrant Students


The TXEL Portal serves as a primary source of information and guidance for educators supporting emergent bilingual and immigrant students, as well as their parents and families.

This session highlights guidance and resources specifically designed for teachers, including • Bilingual and ESL teacher checklists, • Professional development opportunities, and • Resources to share with EB students and their families.





Tuesday, December 16, 2025 & Wednesday December 17, 2025

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Mt Time

Event: 220889 Registration Link


Training for teachers aiming to earn the ESL Supplemental Certification

This dynamic two-day training is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and strategies needed to succeed on the TExES 154 exam. Participants will engage in an in-depth review of key competencies and explore practical approaches to confidently navigate this rigorous assessment. Please note: Attendance on both days is required for this training

Click on the FLYER for more information.



Explore the ESC 19 Title III, Part A webpage for resources and support related to English learners (ELs) and immigrant students. The site provides program goals, allowable uses of Title III funds, professional development opportunities, parent and community engagement guidance, compliance and accountability tools, as well as newsletters and updates.




Resources



ESC Region 19 Federal Programs Team

Nicole Morales

nmorales@esc19.net

Title I, Part A

Parent & Family Engagement

Cynthia Silvas

csilvas@esc19.net

Title I, Part D

Title II, Part A

PNP

Allen Haynes

arhaynes@esc19.net

Title IV, Part A





Laura Zuniga

lzuniga@esc19.net

Title I, Part C

Foster Care

Carmen Chavira cbchavira@esc19.net

Title III, Part A



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