ESC Region 11

What ESC Region 11 does

ESC Region 11 (Education Service Center Region 11) is a Texas state government intermediary educational agency established by the Texas State Legislature in 1967 as one of 20 regional Education Service Centers operating under Texas Education Agency oversight. Headquartered in White Settlement, Texas (west of Fort Worth) with a secondary technology annex on Cherry Lane, the organization employs 279 staff across five divisions: Business & Operations, Communications & Marketing, Human Resources, Instructional & Administrative Services, and Technology Services. Its statutory service area covers 10 North Texas counties spanning 7,843 square miles and serves 76 public school districts, 17 public charter schools (105-115 charter campuses), and 160-202 private schools, reaching 595,779 students and 80,411 educational personnel.

The organization provides a comprehensive suite of educational services including professional development, technical assistance, program management, cooperative purchasing, and certification programs. Its product portfolio spans teacher and administrator certification (GoTeach11, GoLead11 Principals/Superintendents), curriculum and instructional support (Reading Academies 11, Mathematics Academies 11, Texas Lesson Study, Bluebonnet Learning), learning management (Canvas LMS with pre-built Canvas Courses), student information systems (ASCENDER), HR and employment platforms (PowerSchool, Skyward consortium job board), digital resource programs (Connect2Texas, Digital Cafe, Discovery Education), library services (TREC), and regional network infrastructure (FIBER11 fiber optic network). It also operates specialized programs such as the Next-Level Leadership Program, REACH (McKinney-Vento homeless education), and Crucial Learning professional development.

Revenue derives from three primary funding streams: federal government, state government, and local funds, supplemented by contracted services (annual comprehensive, administrative/business, instructional, and technology contracts) and cooperative purchasing arrangements. Services are predominantly provided free of charge or at reduced fees to member districts, with limited paid products such as printed calendars ($15) and directories ($10). The center operates as a community-led organization with extensive digital and social media presence across website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter/X, and email newsletters targeted at educators across North Texas. Governed by an eight-member board of directors and led by Executive Director Dr. Brad Schnautz, ESC Region 11 holds a designated statewide leadership role for the Special Education Specialized Supports Grant.

Name

ESC Region 11

Legal name

Education Service Center Region 11

Website

https://esc11.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ESC Region 11 is a Texas state government Education Service Center serving 76 public school districts, 17 charter schools, and 160-202 private schools across 10 North Texas counties. It provides professional development, certification programs, technology services, and cooperative purchasing to 595,779 students and 80,411 educational personnel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance for Education (EDAFAEAD), Education ERP (Student Information, Finance, HR) (HDAEAEAI), Compliance, State Reporting & Education Data Exchange (Ed-Fi/SIF) (EDAFAEAO)

Keywords

• Professional development services
• Education service center
• School district support
• Teacher certification programs
• Instructional technology services

Headquarters

HQ city

White Settlement

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: ESC Region 11 receives funding from three sources: federal government, state government, and local funds. These funds support hiring quality staff, operating training facilities, and providing state-of-the-art training equipment and technology. Services are provided either free of charge or at reduced fees through cooperatives and bulk purchasing arrangements.
2. Service Fees and Contracts: Contracted programs and services provided to local education agencies through annual contracts. Services include comprehensive services, administrative and business services, instructional services, and technology services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ESC Region 11 is a Texas state government intermediary educational agency that provides professional development, technical assistance, and management of educational programs to 76 public school districts, 17 public charter schools, and 160-202 private schools across 10 counties of North Texas. The organization delivers teacher and administrator certification programs (GoTeach11, GoLead11), learning management and content delivery (Canvas LMS), mathematics and reading academies, regional fiber network services (FIBER11), student information systems support (ASCENDER), HR platforms (PowerSchool, Skyward), and digital resource programs (Connect2Texas, TREC). Services are organized across five divisions: Business & Operations, Communications & Marketing, Human Resources, Instructional & Administrative Services, and Technology Services.

Product overview

ESC Region 11 is an Education Service Center providing a comprehensive suite of educational support services organized across five divisions: Business & Operations, Communications & Marketing, Human Resources, Instructional & Administrative Services, and Technology Services. The organization offers professional development, technical assistance, and program management to 76 public school districts, 17 public charter schools, 115 charter campuses, and 160 private schools serving 595,779 students. Key products include certification programs (GoTeach11 for teacher certification, GoLead11 for principal and superintendent certification), learning management through Canvas LMS with associated course content, mathematics and reading academies for professional development, FIBER11 network infrastructure, student information systems (ASCENDER), human resources platforms (PowerSchool, Skyward job board), and digital resource programs (Connect2Texas, TREC library services). The center also provides leadership development through the Next-Level Leadership Program, homeless student support via the REACH program, and regional recognition programs for outstanding educators and administrators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GoTeach11 Teacher certification program preparing aspiring educators for their first year of teaching in Texas public schools.
• GoLead11 Principals Principal certification program for aspiring school administrators and leaders.
• GoLead11 Superintendents Superintendent certification program for executive leadership in school districts.
• Canvas LMS Learning management system platform for online and blended learning with implementation support and training.
• Canvas Courses Pre-built online course content for educators available through Canvas LMS.
• Reading Academies 11 Science of Teaching Reading professional development program for educators aligned with state requirements.
• Mathematics Academies 11 Mathematics professional development and support program for regional educators.
• FIBER11 Regional fiber optic network providing high-speed connectivity services to school districts in Region 11.
• Next-Level Leadership Program Comprehensive leadership development program including Continuous Improvement, Instructional Coaches Academy, Leadership Institute, Principal Synergy Network, Texas Instructional Leadership, and PREP Mentorship.
• Crucial Learning Professional development training for building essential skills in communication and leadership.
• Texas Lesson Study (TXLS) Collaborative professional development approach for improving mathematics instruction through lesson study methodology.
• ASCENDER Student Support Student information system providing ASCENDER portal access for parents, students, and teachers, plus PEIMS/TSDS data management.
• ASCENDER Business Support Business office management system providing financial and administrative support services for school districts.
• Digital Cafe Digital resource platform providing educational content and materials to regional schools.
• Connect2Texas Digital resource consortium connecting Texas schools to educational content providers and resources.
• TREC (Technology Resources Education Consortium) Library and resource management services consortium for school libraries in Region 11.
• REACH (McKinney-Vento) McKinney-Vento homeless education program providing support and resources for highly mobile and at-risk students.
• Region 11 Consortium Job Board Consortium job board providing employment listings for ESC Region 11 and member school districts and charter schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• Professional development, technical assistance, and program management provided to 595,779 students and 80,411 educational personnel

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature2 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PowerSchool Group: Largest K-12 SIS and ERP vendor in North America. ESC Region 11 hosts PowerSchool and Skyward services for districts, making PowerSchool both a technology partner and the broader incumbent whose platforms ESC regions deliver and support.
• Canvas by Instructure: Owner of the Canvas LMS platform that ESC Region 11 supports and trains districts on. Broad incumbent in the EdTech space whose product ESC Region 11 resells and integrates into its regional professional learning catalog.
• Texas Education Agency (TEA): The state-level oversight body for all 20 ESCs and Texas public education. Sets standards, allocates funding, and administers statewide assessments — the broader incumbent that defines the regulatory environment in which Region 11 operates.

Direct peers

• ESC Region 20 (San Antonio): Texas Education Service Center covering Bexar County and surrounding districts. Direct statutory peer delivering the same mandated services under the same Texas Education Code framework.
• ESC Region 10 (Richardson): Neighboring Texas ESC serving districts in the Dallas-North Texas corridor with overlapping territory edges. Operates the same five-division service model and competes/cooperates with Region 11 for statewide program leadership.
• ESC Region 4 (Houston area): One of the other 20 Texas Education Service Centers, serving the Houston metro area with the same statutory model — professional development, cooperative purchasing, and shared services for school districts. Most structurally identical peer operating under identical enabling legislation.
• Region 9 Education Service Center: Adjacent Texas ESC serving Wichita Falls and North Texas counties bordering Region 11. Direct peer with comparable mandate, service portfolio, and funding structure.
• ESC Region 13 (Austin): Texas ESC serving Central Texas school districts. Operates the same cooperative purchasing, professional development, and technology service model. Comparable scale and service portfolio to Region 11.

Regional players

• San Diego County Office of Education: California county office of education providing regional services to districts — equivalent functional role to a Texas ESC. Comparable scope of professional development, fiscal oversight, and student support services.
• Erie 1 BOCES (New York): New York State Board of Cooperative Educational Services — the structural equivalent of a Texas ESC serving Western New York school districts. Operates shared services, cooperative purchasing, and professional development under a different state statute but with an essentially identical operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ESCRegion11
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ESCRegion11
• Facebookfacebook.com/ESCRegion11
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/escr11
• Instagraminstagram.com/escregion11

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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