The ESCs function as “service organizations created to support LEAs in attaining the missions, goals, and
objectives set forth by the TEA.”1
They are responsible for providing many different kinds of services to LEAs, including
training and technical support. The MEP funds received by ESCs “must be used to develop, maintain, and deliver services to improve
student and school district performance.” 2
These services include providing ongoing training and dissemination of information regarding MEP topics and updates to aid in the
development and implementation of an effective MEP, regardless of whether the LEA accepts their MEP funds. All the activities,
trainings, technical assistance, and support presented in this section will be for support to Independent Project Districts.
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1
Texas Education Agency, “Education Service Centers,” Texas Education Agency, Austin, Texas: Texas Education Agency, 2020,
https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/other-services/education-service-centers
2 Texas Education Agency, “Education Service Centers,” Texas Education Agency, Austin, Texas: Texas Education Agency, 2020,
https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/other-services/education-service-centers.
3 Texas Education Agency, “Program Guidelines-2020-2021 ESC ESSA Basic Services Initiative,” (Texas Education Agency, Austin, Texas: Texas Education Agency, 2020),
http://castro.tea.state.tx.us/eGrants/20-21/20694574/proguide.pdf pp. 14-16.
4 Texas Education Agency, “Program Guidelines-2020-2021 ESC ESSA Basic Services Initiative” (Texas Education Agency, Austin, Texas: Texas Education Agency, 2020),
http://castro.tea.state.tx.us/eGrants/20-21/20694574/proguide.pdf pp. 14-16.