Region 14 Education Service Center

Name

Region 14 Education Service Center

Legal name

Region 14 Education Service Center

Website

https://esc14.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Education Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Education service center
• Educator professional development
• Alternative certification programs
• Federal programs compliance
• Student data systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Abilene

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Texas Education Agency State Funding: Primary funding from TEA contracts to provide regional educational services, professional development, and support to school districts in the service area
2. Federal Programs Administration: Administration and support for federal education programs including Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV, and IDEA programs
3. Workshop and Certification Program Fees: Revenue from professional development workshops, alternative certification programs (teacher, principal, superintendent), and training fees
4. Contract Services: Shared service arrangements, technology services, and specialized support contracts with member districts

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Region 14 Education Service Center provides professional development, alternative educator certification, federal program compliance support, technology services, and student data system administration to 43 public school districts in West Central Texas. Core deliverables include the PITStop workshop registration and portfolio tracking system, Alternative Certification Programs for teachers/principals/superintendents, and statewide Title I and Title IV Part A Capacity Building Initiatives funded by the Texas Education Agency.

Product overview

Region 14 Education Service Center operates as an educational service center serving 43 districts across West Texas, providing a comprehensive portfolio of products and services centered on educator professional development, federal program compliance, and student data management. The core offerings include the Pitstop workshop/PD system for professional development tracking, the Alternative Certification Program (ACP) for educator credentials (teacher, principal, superintendent), and statewide capacity building initiatives for Title I and Title IV federal programs. The Federal Programs Planner and various toolkits (CCNA, LEA Program Plan, Schoolwide Program) serve as supplementary tools for districts managing ESSA compliance. Supporting services include Ascender student information systems, CTE programs with industry certifications, the R14 Service Station maker space, digital innovation services, and specialized programs for special education, bilingual/ESL education, and mental health support. The organization also provides conference and training event management through initiatives like the GCA Institute and EDGAR Training Days.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PITStop Professional Development Workshop System Online workshop registration, certificate management, and professional development portfolio tracking system for educators in Region 14 districts. Offers hundreds of professional development sessions across certification areas with self-service enrollment.
• Alternative Certification Program (ACP) Educator certification program offering alternative pathways to become a Teacher ($5,000 program fee), Principal ($5,000 program fee), or Superintendent ($6,000 program fee), including intensive training, mentorship, and test preparation. Includes $100 application fee and $55 state fee per program.
• Title I, Part A Capacity Building Initiative Statewide initiative funded by TEA providing Title I, Part A resources, compliance guidance, toolkits, and training to Education Service Centers and school districts across Texas.
• Title IV, Part A Capacity Building State Initiative Statewide initiative providing resources for well-rounded education, safe and healthy students, and effective use of technology aligned with Title IV, Part A requirements, distributed across all Texas ESCs.
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs CTE support including Perkins funding administration, industry-based certifications, work-based learning experiences, programs of study, and College/Career Readiness School Models through the Tri-Agency Workforce Readiness Partnership Network (TRPN).
• Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Support Support for districts implementing Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment teacher incentive compensation systems, including data collection, submission assistance, training, and a Student Growth Playground resource.
• Texas Reading Academies Early literacy training program aligned with Texas science of reading requirements, providing K-3 teachers with evidence-based reading instruction training.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program Career and technical education certification program enabling high school students to earn Certified Nursing Assistant credentials for entry into healthcare careers.
• R14 Service Station (Maker Space) Maker space providing STEM equipment checkouts, maker activities, and resources to districts in the Region 14 service area, supporting hands-on STEM learning.
• Digital Innovation Services Technology innovation services including application services, network services, security cooperative, E-Rate assistance, and media productions lab for districts.
• Ascender Student Information System Support Hosted Ascender student information system providing ParentPortal, StudentPortal, TeacherPortal, and Online Registration Administration for districts, with TSDS/PEIMS integration.
• District Depot Cooperative Purchasing Cooperative purchasing program providing member districts access to competitively procured contracts via Omnia Partners for cost-effective procurement of supplies, services, and technology.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 50,000 students across 160 campus sites
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Workforce Solutions of West Central TexascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrant facilitator for Tri-Agency (TRPN) initiative connecting K-12 Education, Workforce, and Higher Ed to support student transitions to post-secondary education and careers. Partners with Region 14 on pathway development and regional economic development.
• Cisco College-Abilene CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIHE partner in the Tri-Agency Initiative providing post-secondary connections for career pathways in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services and Construction programs. Collaborates with Region 14 on work-based learning experiences.
• Texas State Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIHE partner providing technical college pathways for students in Region 14 districts pursuing career and technical education credentials and workforce readiness.
• Stonewall Memorial HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner providing work-based learning experiences and clinical site placements for students in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services programs of study.
• Hendrick Memorial-AbileneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare industry partner providing clinical experiences for students pursuing healthcare careers through CTE programs.
• Campbell Construction CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner providing work-based learning experiences and career exposure for students in Construction program of study.
• Rockin' HminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner supporting Construction program of study with career mentorship and work-based learning opportunities.
• Sul Ross State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner for Master's Degree in School Administration program. Region 14 ESC partners with Sul Ross to offer online degree completion while providing principal certification through Region 14's alternative certification program.
• Texas Education Agency (TEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary state agency partner providing funding and programmatic direction for regional education services. Region 14 ESC serves as the designated regional service center implementing TEA initiatives including statewide capacity building programs.
• Omnia PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGroup purchasing organization through District Depot providing access to competitively procured contracts for member districts.
• Texas Association of School Boards (TASB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides board policy manual and governance resources. Region 14 ESC links to TASB for board policy reference and training materials.
• Communities in SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit partner providing dropout prevention and student support services in the Big Country region. Collaborates with Region 14 districts on student well-being initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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