July Newsletter
Education Service Center Region 13
Positively affecting the future.
This edition of the School Leadership Brief features a new blog post on the power of pause—a reminder that intentional reflection is key to long-term impact. We also share five common mistakes to avoid when pursuing superintendent certification and a roundup of upcoming events and workshops designed to support you and your team.
The Power of Pause for Sustainable Leadership
As school leaders, it’s easy to put your own growth on the back burner—but investing in reflection, coaching, and mentoring is critical to sustaining your leadership.
Our latest blog explores how building intentional habits, like weekly self-meetings and monthly coaching check-ins, can help you stay grounded, grow your impact, and avoid burnout. Plus, grab a free Self-Meeting Journal Sheet to get started.
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Pursuing Superintendent Certification
As a campus leader, you've already built a strong foundation, but stepping into district leadership requires new skills, strategies, and support.
Our new blog highlights five common mistakes when pursuing superintendent certification—and how to avoid them. From waiting too long to start to choosing a program that doesn't fit your goals, these insights can help you prepare with purpose.
Upcoming Workshops, Events, and Services
Systems to Get Out of Your Office and Into the Classroom
July 17, 2025 | 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | $60 | ESC Region 13
Instructional leadership is essential, but daily management tasks can easily pull you off course. In this training, you'll learn how to build proactive, efficient systems that save time and allow you to focus on what matters most — supporting teachers and improving student learning. You'll dive into three key systems, reflect on current practices, and create a plan for implementation and improvement.
A-F Accountability Summer Update- Virtual
July 23, 2025 | 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | $125 | Online
Get ready for the 2025 A–F Accountability System with our virtual workshop. It is designed to help you navigate key updates, including CCMR, Closing the Gaps, and the latest changes to Domains 1 and 3. Led by experts from TEA and Region 13, this session highlights strategies for supporting Special Education, Emergent Bilingual, and CTE students and explores how PEIMS and TIDE tie into the system.
Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, K-12
July 28-30, 2025 | 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | $350 | ESC Region 13
Reimagine math instruction with the Building Thinking Classrooms training series, based on Peter Liljedahl’s framework. Over three days, educators will explore 14 practical strategies to spark student thinking, build classroom community, and create learner-centered environments. Each session focuses on a key toolkit (Getting Students to Think, Creating Community, and Teaching with BTC Practices), offering concrete techniques to increase engagement, foster collaboration, and deepen mathematical understanding.
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