Region 18 Education Service Center (ESC) is one of the twenty service centers in the state of Texas. The ESC is a non-regulatory agency and serves as a liaison between the Texas Education Agency and the local schools, playing a crucial role in the dissemination of information and training for both federal and state programs. In collaboration with our schools and communities the ESC works to promote quality instruction in order to maximize student performance and to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of school operations.
Our mission is to serve as a first-choice partner in meeting the educational needs of all students. ESC provide professional development, showcase best practices, operate an alternative teacher certification program, and offer a diverse variety of other programs and services. EDLink18 unites our schools through a technological network of services.