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Training

Education Service Centers (ESCs) provide training and technical assistance to schools within their service delivery area.  On an annual basis, each ESC determines the training needs of the educators and parents within their region and creates a plan to best meet those needs. 

Using the map below choose the region of Texas in which you live.  Press the number inside the region. It will take you to information on how to access your regional ESC's training information.

CORE TRAINING AUTISM

We created a Core Series in Autism Training. These trainings are available in two formats.

Face-to-Face Workshops provided periodically at your regional Education Service Center. Please use the map below to chose the region of Texas in which you live. Press the number inside the region. It will take you to information on how to access your regional ESC's training information.

On Line - The following courses are available online. There is no fee to take the online course, but you must register. Registration is available at https://ci.esc13.net/login.html. To find these courses, Click the "Browse the Catalog" button. In the Categories box, click on Autism. Press the Search button. Look for courses marked with "WBT" in the "Type" Column.

  • Classroom Organization: The Power of Structure for Individuals wtih Autism Spectrum Disorders - Workshop ID fa0917134
  • Navigating the Social Maze: Supports & Interventions for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders - Workshop ID fa0917131
  • Communication: The Power of Communication for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders - Workshop ID fa0917422
  • Solving the Behavior Puzzle: Making Connections for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Diorders - Workshop ID fa0917423

 

Region 16 Region 15 Region 14 Region 1 Region 2 Region 7 Region 8 Region 11 Region 12 Region 13

Education Service Center Regional Training Information
Region Regional Information
1

Regional Training Site: https://esc-staffdb.esc1.net/staffdev/wkshop_search.aspx
Special Instructions: In the Keyword search box type: Autism. Press the Start Search button.

Regional Autism Webpage: http://www.esc1.net/12931092114175873/site/default.asp

Regional Autism Specialist: Terri McGinnis
Phone: 956-984-6228
Fax: 956-984-6299
Email: tmcginnis@esc1.net

2

Regional Training Site: https://secure.esc2.net/workshop/default.asp
Special Instructions: In the Title search box type: Autism. Press the Start Search button.

Regional Autism Webpage: http://autism.esc2.net/index.asp

Regional Autism Specialist: Dina Garcia-Hinojosa
Phone: 361-561-8524
Fax: 361-561-8535
Email: dina.hinojosa@esc2.us

3

Regional Training Site: http://www.esc3.net/content/view/168/464/

Regional Autism Webpage: http://www.esc3.net/content/view/589/795/

Regional Autism Specialist: Lottie Tomko
Phone: 361-573-0731
Fax: 361-576-4804
Email:Lottie Tomko

4

Regional Training Site: http://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/search.aspx
Special Instructions:
Select Autism from the Subject drop down menu. Press the Search button.

Regional Autism Webpage: http://www.esc4.net/default.aspx?name=ses.autism

Regional Autism Specialist: Susan Parker
Phone: 713-744-6398
Fax: 713-744-6311
Email: sdparker@esc4.net

5

Regional Training Site: https://www.texasesc.net/
Special Instructions: You must have an account to view the workshop offerings at this Education Service Center. Setting up an account is simple and easy to do. Log onto this website. Click on Region 5 Workshops On Line button. On the right side of the new page, click on the Search button. Select Workshop from the Type box and check the box in front of autism on the Certificate Type. Scroll to the bottom of the page and press the Search button.

Regional Autism Webpage: http://secure.esc5.net/proserv/proservdisplay.lasso?-KeyValue=32779&-Token.Action=

Regional Autism Specialist: Beth Hudson
Phone: 409-923-5439
Fax: 409-923-5460
Email: bhudson@esc5.net

6

Regional Training Site: http://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_06/catalog/search.aspx
Special Instructions: In the Search Professional Development Catalog For box type: Autism. Press the Search button

Regional Autism Webpage: http://www.esc6.net/info/programs/page.aspx?id=32

Regional Autism Specialist: Nodya Thornton
Phone: 936-435-8353
Fax: 936-435-8484
Email: nthornton@esc6.net

7

Regional Training Site:https://misweb.esc7.net/catsub2.asp?type=subject&subject=Autism

Regional Webpage: http://www.esc7.net/

Regional Autism Specialist: Susan Lay
Phone: 903-988-6897
Fax: 903-988-6708
Email: slay@esc7.net

8

Regional Training Site: http://dp.reg8.net/catsub2.asp?type=subject&subject=Autism

Regional Autism Webpage: http://www.reg8.net/default.aspx?name=ss.speced.autism

Regional Autism Specialist: Janis McClure
Phone: 903-572-8551
Fax: 903-575-2611
Email: jmcclure@reg8.net

9

Regional Training Site: https://esc9.courseinsite.com/catalog.html
Special Instructions: In the Categories box, click on Autism. Press the Search button.

Regional Autism Webpage: http://www.esc9.net/vnews/display.v/ART/463f9c0774961

Regional Autism Specialist: Christian Avera
Phone: 940-322-6928
Fax: 940-767-3836
Email: christian.avera@esc9.net

10

Regional Training Site: http://events.ednet10.net/fe2production.nsf/eventsearchsimple?readform
Special Instructions: In the Search box type: Autism. Press the Find Events button.

Regional Autism Webpage: http://www.region10.org/SpecialEducation/Autism.html

Regional Autism Specialist: Jack Delametter
Phone: 972-348-1588
Fax: 972-348-1589
Email: Jack.Delametter@region10.org

11

Regional Training Site: https://mis.esc11.net/catalog2.asp?type=Subject&subject=Autism

Regional Autism Webpage: www.esc11.net

Regional Autism Specialist: Jill Varley
Phone: 817-740-7586
Email: jvarley@esc11.net

12

Regional Training Site: https://register.esc12.net/catalog.aspx?searchstring=Autism

Regional Autism Webpage: http://www.esc12.net/autism/default.html

Regional Autism Specialist: Melba Bunch
Phone: 254-297-1145
Fax: 254-666-0823
Email: mbunch@esc12.net

13

Regional Training Site: https://ci.esc13.net/catalog.html
Special Instructions: In the Categories box, click on Autism. Press the Search button.

Regional Autism Webpage: http://www5.esc13.net/autism/

Regional Autism Specialist: Monte Parker
Phone: 512-919-5424
Fax: 512-919-5395
Email: monte.parker@esc13.txed.net

14

Regional Training Site: http://www.esc14.net/default.aspx?name=MIScatalog
Special Instructions: From the left navigation menu click on Browse the Catalog. Click the link By Subject. Choose Autism.

Regional Autism Webpage: http://admin.esc14.net/webs/ctlspeced/autism_and_pdd.htm

Regional Autism Specialist: Melissa Richardson
Phone: 325-675-8636
Fax: 325-675-8659
Email: mrichardson@esc14.net

15

Regional Training Site: http://www.netxv.net/pm-view.php?page=227

Regional Autism Webpage: http://www.netxv.net/pm-view.php?page=227

Regional Autism Specialist: Jam Page
Phone: 325-658-6571 x197
Email: jam.page@netxv.net

16

Regional Training Site: http://www.escweb.net/tx_r16/catalog/search.aspx
Special Instructions: From the Subject field, choose Autism. Press the Search button.

Regional Autism Webpage: http://www.esc16.net/dept/isserv/spedserv/autism.html

Regional Autism Specialist: Jamie Canales
Phone: 806-677-5191
Fax: 806-677-5001
Email: jamie.canales@esc16.net

17

Regional Training Site: http://escite2.esc17.net/
Special Instructions: Step 1. Search ALL Events, Step 2. Search by Title, Step 3. Type in Autism, Step 4. Press Begin Search button.

Regional Autism Webpage: http://www.esc17.net/default.aspx?name=sped.autism

Regional Autism Specialist: David Jenkins
Phone: 806-281-5855
Fax: 806-792-4545
Email: david.jenkins@esc17.net

18

Regional Training Site: http://www.esc18.net/
Special Instructions: From the left navigation menu click on Workshop Registration. Choose the link Browse Workshop System. Then click on By Subject. Choose autism from list and click on it.

Regional Webpage: http://www.esc18.net/

Regional Autism Specialist: Rebecca Bilyeu
Phone: 432-567-3239
Fax: 432-567-3290
Email: rbilyeu@esc18.net 

19

Regional Training Site: https://events.esc19.net/catalog.html
Special Instructions: In the Categories box, click on Autism. Press the Search button.

Regional Autism Webpage: http://www.esc19.net/programs_and_services.php?service_id=29

Regional Autism Specialist: Katherine Wellborn-Chacon
Phone: 915-780-5350
Fax: 915-780-5080
Email: kchacon@esc19.net

20

Regional Training Site: http://portal.esc20.net/portal/page/portal/esc20public/workshop/wkshpsearch
Special Instructions: In the Title box type: Autism. Change the number of days to expand your search. Press the Search button.

Regional Autism Webpage: http://portal.esc20.net/portal/page/portal/esc20public/SpecialEducation/autism

Regional Autism Specialist: Linda Davidson
Phone: 210-370-5381
Fax: 210-370-5754
Email: linda.davidson@esc20.net