Education Service Center Region 13

What Education Service Center Region 13 does

Education Service Center Region 13 (ESC Region 13) is a state-chartered education service center operating under the Texas Education Agency (TEA), headquartered in Austin, Texas, with satellite campuses in Marble Falls, La Grange, and San Marcos. Founded in 1969 as one of 20 TEA-designated regional service centers, the organization employs 200+ staff including former superintendents, state assessment specialists, and instructional coaches to support K-12 public school districts, charter schools, higher education institutions, and private schools across Central Texas. Its service portfolio spans teacher and administrator certification, professional development workshops, TEA-aligned accountability support (A-F ratings, STAAR testing, TEKS curriculum), special education services, mental health training, digital learning infrastructure, and back-office district services such as payroll and retirement cooperatives.

The organization's service delivery is anchored by the proprietary E-Campus web-based platform for workshop registration, course management, and online professional development, integrated with Canvas LMS, Zoom for synchronous distance learning, and third-party data tools (DMAC, Eduphoria). Notable proprietary assets include the CCMR Tracking Sheet (a free Excel-based monitoring tool for College, Career, and Military Readiness indicators), the ESF Diagnostic Process (a TEA-aligned school improvement methodology), and specialized programs such as Reading by Design, Dyslexia Therapist Training, and Texas Principal Certification Network cohorts.

ESC Region 13 monetizes through a hybrid revenue model: individual workshop fees ranging from $40 to $2,000 per participant; tiered annual cooperative memberships (e.g., High School Student Advising Cooperative at $550/seat or $3,300-$3,850 flat); Zoom license resale at $115/user annually with tiered support packages ($550-$950); certification programs priced $1,500-$7,200; and one-time product sales through its e-commerce storefront. Core strategic partnerships include the Texas Education Agency, McREL International, Local Mental Health Authorities (Integral Care, Hill Country MHDD, Bluebonnet Trails), Discovery Education, TexQuest, and Zoom. The organization has no private equity or venture funding and operates primarily through state appropriations and fee-for-service revenue.

Name

Education Service Center Region 13

Legal name

Education Service Center Region 13

Website

https://esc13.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Education Service Center Region 13 is a Texas Education Agency-chartered service center providing teacher certification, professional development, accountability support, and special education services to K-12 public school districts across Central Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Professional Development Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional Education Service Agencies (ESAs/BOCES/Intermediate Units) (EDADABAC)

Keywords

• Professional development services
• Educator certification programs
• School district support
• Curriculum resources
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Development Workshops: Fees charged for individual workshops and courses ranging from $40 to $2,000 per participant
2. Annual Service Contracts and Cooperative Memberships: Annual membership/cooperative pricing structures for districts (e.g., High School Student Advising Cooperative: $550 per seat for 1-9 seats, $3,300 flat for 10-25 seats, $3,850 flat for 26+ seats)
3. Product Sales: Sale of educational materials, classroom resources, and products through the ESC Region 13 store (store.esc13.net)
4. Zoom Licensing and Support Services: Digital communication services powered by Zoom with tiered support packages ($115/user annually base license, $550 for Support Tier 1, $950 for Support Tier 2)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Education Service Center Region 13 is a Texas Education Agency regional service center that delivers professional development workshops, educator certification programs, curriculum resources, and accountability support to school districts across Central Texas. Core offerings include teacher and administrator certification pathways, A-F accountability and STAAR preparation, special education support, distance learning services, and cooperative memberships for districts, delivered through in-person campuses, an E-Campus online platform, and direct specialist consulting.

Product overview

Education Service Center Region 13 is an educational service cooperative serving Central Texas educators through a comprehensive portfolio of professional development, certifications, and support services. The organization operates primarily through its E-Campus web-based workshop management system (ecampus.esc13.net) alongside The Teacher Toolkit resource portal. The product portfolio spans: Accountability Services (A-F Accountability System support, CCMR Tracking Sheet, TAPR Presentation Build, ESF Diagnostic Process, School Improvement); Assessment Resources (STAAR Blueprint Breakdowns, Item Types Resources, Testing support); Distance and Digital Learning (Distance and Digital Learning Network powered by Zoom, TexQuest, Discovery Education integration, Apple Digital Skills program); Certifications (Teacher, Administrator, and Specialty certifications including Principal Certification Network, Dyslexia Therapist Training, Bilingual Education, ACE Program); Special Education Services (comprehensive support across autism, assistive technology, visual/hearing impairments, dyslexia, therapy services); Mental Health Services (Youth Mental Health First Aid, Suicide Prevention, CALM Training); and School Operations (Charter School Records, InvestQ Retirement Solutions, Cybersecurity Training, Payroll Support). Products are delivered through workshops, cooperatives, online courses, and direct consulting services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• E-Campus Web-based workshop management and delivery system providing Central Texas educators with registration, online course access, and professional development tracking.
• Teacher Certification Programs Educator certification programs covering Elementary, Secondary, Special Education, and Career and Technical Education, including test preparation support.
• Administrator Certification Programs Includes the Principal Certification Network, Texas Superintendents' Certification Institute, and Principal Test Preparation programs for school administrators.
• Specialty Certification Programs Specialty certifications including Advancing Educational Leadership, Bus Driver Certification, Educational Diagnostician, ESL, and Paraprofessional.
• A-F Accountability System Support Comprehensive support for the Texas A-F Accountability System, including training sessions, accountability leadership support series, and domain workshops on Student Achievement, School Progress, and Closing the Gaps.
• TAPR Presentation Build Service that prepares district or campus Texas Academic Performance Report presentations, including ready-made PowerPoint templates, CCMR readiness indicators, and consultation support.
• ESF Diagnostic Process Collaborative school improvement approach aligned to TEA's Effective School Framework, using data collection methods to assess eight Essential Actions and determine high-leverage focus areas.
• ESF Aligned Services Customized collaborative support helping campus and district leaders implement the Effective School Framework with clarity, fidelity, and lasting impact on student success.
• High School Student Advising Cooperative Four-part professional learning series equipping counselors and advisors with practical strategies for student-centered postsecondary planning, including in-person and virtual sessions plus Safe & Supportive Schools Symposium access.
• Distance and Digital Learning Network Network connecting classrooms nationwide, providing Zoom-based digital communication services with exclusive pricing, technical support, and training for school districts.
• Zoom Digital Communication Services Powered by Zoom, providing 300-person meeting capacity, screen sharing, automated captions, whiteboard collaboration, breakout rooms, recording with cloud storage, and SSO for school districts.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education support including Autism Support, Assistive Technology, Blind/Visual Impairment, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Dyslexia, Low Incidence Disabilities, Occupational/Physical Therapy, Inclusive Practices, Secondary Transition, and Speech-Language Pathology.
• Behavior Event Inventories Specialized interview technique capturing detailed actions and thinking of principals and teacher leaders to assess readiness for turnaround leadership and provide individualized professional development supports.
• Accountability Measures Assistance: CTE CTE specialists providing strategies and assistance to improve student performance on STAAR, supporting Full Compliance Reviews, Program Effectiveness Reviews, Methods of Administration Onsite Reviews, and Perkins Application Assistance.
• TEKS Resource System Texas Curriculum Resources aligned to TEKS standards for curriculum planning and instruction.
• TExGUIDE Texas guide for curriculum planning and instruction alignment.
• Instructional Materials Review Review and approval services for instructional materials including IMRA, HQIM, Strong Foundations, Research-Based Instructional Strategies, and Open Educational Resources.
• Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Support system including Behavior, RtI (Response to Intervention), Whole Person Framework, and PAX Good Behavior Game for comprehensive student support.
• Mental Health Services Mental health support including Youth Mental Health First Aid, AS+K Suicide Prevention Training, CALM Training (Counseling on Access to Lethal Means), and Motivational Interviewing workshops.
• Charter School Records Management Custodian of records for closed public charter schools throughout Texas, managing student and personnel records.
• InvestQ Retirement Solutions

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• McREL InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESC Region 13 has announced a partnership with McREL International to deliver professional development workshops including McREL Institute sessions on brain-based learning strategies, school leadership practices, and student engagement. Workshops include 'Helping Students Focus on and Make Sense of Their Learning', 'School Leadership That Works: From Research to Action', and 'Helping Students Extend and Apply Their Learning'.
• ZoomcoreTechnology or IntegrationESC Region 13 offers Zoom-powered digital communication services to school districts with exclusive pricing and support. Provides Zoom licensing ($115/user annually minimum 20 licenses), webinar capabilities, technical support, and administrative training. Support tiers include Tier 1 ($550) for training and escalation support, and Tier 2 ($950) for full deployment management.
• Texas Education Agency (TEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESC Region 13 works closely with TEA as a regional service center to support implementation of state initiatives including A-F Accountability System, Effective School Framework, TEKS curriculum standards, STAAR assessments, Teacher Incentive Allotment, and various certification requirements.
• Local Mental Health Authorities (LMHAs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Local Mental Health Authorities throughout the region to deliver Youth Mental Health First Aid training and suicide prevention programs. LMHAs include Integral Care, Hill Country MHDD, and Bluebonnet Trails. Training meets HB3 requirements for school districts with 50% staff training targets.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Education Service Center Region 4: Texas ESC serving the Houston region; operates the same TEA-aligned model of professional development, certifications, accountability support, and cooperative services to school districts. Closest functional peer within the Texas ESC system.
• Education Service Center Region 10: Texas ESC serving the Richardson/North Texas area, offering a directly comparable portfolio of educator certifications, school improvement services, technology support, and cooperative purchasing — competing with ESC Region 13 for vendor and content partnerships.
• Education Service Center Region 11: Fort Worth-based Texas ESC providing the same K-12 support stack: teacher and administrator training, accountability/STAAR support, special education, and digital learning services to districts in its region.
• Education Service Center Region 20: San Antonio-based Texas ESC with a closely matched service catalog including educator certification, professional development, instructional resources, and school improvement aligned to TEA frameworks.
• Education Service Center Region 12: Waco-based Texas ESC providing comparable K-12 support services — certifications, accountability, special education, and cooperative services — to school districts in Central Texas counties that partially overlap with Region 13's territory.

Regional players

• Erie 1 BOCES: New York Boards of Cooperative Educational Services is a regional education service agency analogous to Texas ESCs — sharing the cooperative, multi-district service model for PD, special education, and operational support, but operating in a different state.

Others

• McREL International: Non-profit education research and development organization that delivers professional development workshops to ESC Region 13's districts via a formal partnership. Comparable in its brain-based learning, school leadership, and instructional strategy content; also competes in adjacent states.
• Learning Forward: National professional association for educator professional learning, setting PD standards and offering training-of-trainers programs. Overlaps with ESC Region 13's PD mission and content domain though it operates nationally rather than regionally.
• Texas Association of School Boards (TASB): Texas-based non-profit association providing school board training, policy services, and superintendent search support to Texas districts. Overlaps with ESC Region 13's leadership and board services but as a membership association rather than a regional service center.
• Battelle for Kids: Non-profit focused on educator leadership, student success frameworks, and school improvement consulting. Comparable in delivering school improvement and leadership development services to districts, with overlapping content around effective school frameworks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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