Our monthly FYI meetings bring our team together to reflect on our work and stay connected to what’s happening across Region 11. They’re an opportunity to keep learning together while showing up for one another and for the schools and communities we serve.
We Lead. We Serve.
🎉 Congratulations to our Oct. C.A.R.E.S. winner, Kandi McAninch! Multiple nominations praised her responsiveness, kindness, positive attitude, and solution-focused support. Thanks to our C.A.R.E.S. partner, @RBFCU, for helping us celebrate!
Learn more: esc11.net/connect-with-us/ca….
Join our team at ESC Region 11 and make a difference throughout North Texas! Explore opportunities by visiting our job board at bit.ly/ESC11Careers and apply today to embark on a new journey, leading and serving with us.
Over the past month, we've welcomed some incredible new members to our team! They are already making an impact across the region, and we’re thrilled to have them on board.
Interested in joining ESC Region 11? Explore our job opportunities at bit.ly/ESC11Careers!
Last week, we partnered with the American Welding Society to host a 3-day professional development training at Hollenstein Career and Technology Center, equipping high school welding instructors with the skills to administer the welder qualification tests their students pursue.
ESC Region 11 retweeted
Proud to celebrate our @ESCRegion11 Teachers of the Year at today’s state luncheon! Anquinette Hill from @hebisd and Mary McMinimy from @LewisvilleISD represent the very best of Region 11 and the incredible educators serving students across our region. Congratulations!
Educators from across the region came together to connect, collaborate, and explore how artificial intelligence is changing teaching and learning for the AI Collective of Educators (ACE).
📷: esc11.link/ACE2026
Learning from Success. Leading What’s Next.
Yesterday's fall Instructional Leaders’ Meeting focused on sharing what’s working, learning from one another, and taking practical ideas back to districts and charter schools.
Learn. Leverage. Lead.
📷: esc11.link/IASLeadersMeeting
Region 11 Secondary Teacher of the Year and Texas Teacher of the Year finalist, Mary McMinimy from @FlowerMoundHS in @LewisvilleISD, joined our transition team to share lessons on real-world learning and preparing students for what’s next.
📷: esc11.link/Oct26TransitionMe…
LASO Cycle 5 is open! From exploring opportunities to preparing applications and planning what comes next, our Planning & Implementation team is here to support districts and charters along the way.
Applications close Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. Learn more at bit.ly/ESC11Planning.
Campus and district leaders joined us today for our Next-Level Leadership Summit to elevate their impact through fresh ideas, practical strategies, meaningful conversations, and time to connect with colleagues from across the region.
📷: bit.ly/ESC11NLLPhotos
ESC Region 11 retweeted
Standing room only at @ESCRegion11 . This team is on fire and ready to serve with soul!
Dr. Brad Schnautz, Executive Director
Dr. Hailee Fojtasek, Director of Communications
#BeAWaymaker
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LASO Cycle 5 applications are open! Join us for our LASO 5 Information Expo on Oct. 5 to explore opportunities, ask questions, and get support with the application process.
📖 Learn more + key dates: bit.ly/ESC11NavigatingLASO5
🎟️ Register: bit.ly/ESC11LASO5ExpoRegistr…
ESC Region 11 retweeted
Fun morning of learning for @ESCRegion11 with Dr. Justin Richardson on how to be transformational leaders through serving others!! #WeLeadWeServe
We Lead. We Serve. Today, Dr. Justin Richardson joined us for Service with Soul, exploring how everyday interactions can create meaningful moments.
Learn about our customer service model and help us recognize team members who bring it to life at esc11.net/connect-with-us/ca….
Yesterday’s Leveraging AI in Leadership with Google workshop brought educators together to explore how AI can support leadership, teaching, and learning.
Keep the learning going on October 16 with our AI Collective of Educators (ACE): bit.ly/ESC11ACEregistration
ESC Region 11 retweeted
Honored to recognize Dr. Ricky Stephens as our 2026 @ESCRegion11 Superintendent of the Year at tonight’s @KeeneISD board meeting!
We’re excited to welcome our newest team members! Their skills and expertise are already strengthening the work we do to support schools across the region.
Interested in joining ESC Region 11? Explore our job opportunities at bit.ly/ESC11Careers!
ESC Region 11 will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. We look forward to serving you again when we reopen on Tuesday, September 8.
Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and happy long weekend!

ALT Graphic for Labor Day celebration by ESC Region 11, featuring a student and teacher wearing safety goggles and welding helmets while in conversation and smiling. Text reading 'We join our community in honoring Labor Day! Thank you for being part of the ESC Region 11 community. We Lead. We Serve.' is overlaid.
Friday was filled with learning and connection as we looked ahead to 2026-27!
Our Instructional Coaches Academy launched with a focus on strengthening practice, while our IAS division reconnected and aligned for the year ahead.
Explore opportunities at esc11.net/professional-learn…!
































































