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				<title><![CDATA[Nurses Week - May 5 - 12]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[ESC-2 encourages districts and campuses to recognize and celebrate the vital role school nurses play in supporting student health, safety, and success.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 15:49:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[May 7, 2026 - Adaptive Education Workshop]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[✨ Mission accepted: Empower students of all abilities through innovative communication solutions. #SpecialEducation #ESC2]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:49:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[May 11, 2026 - Early Childhood Special Education]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[🎩 🌟Transform your classroom into a place where routines, relationships, and learning spark wonder. Where early childhood meets enchantment! Learn practical, magical ways to help every young learner thrive. #SpecialEducation #ESC2]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:53:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Third Bilingual & ESL Conference - May 14, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We’re excited to bring together educators from across the region for our 3rd Bilingual and ESL Conference, featuring expert keynote speakers in bilingual and ESL instruction who will share impactful strategies to support emergent bilingual students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:59:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent Workshop Session - May 19, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Invest in your child’s future by joining us for an engaging and empowering Parent Workshop Session hosted by ESC Region 2! Led by Human Development Specialist Patricia Valenzuela, this interactive session is designed to equip families with practical strategies to support academic success and overall well-being.

Parents will gain valuable insights on creating a positive home learning environment, strengthening communication with schools, and building resilience and confidence in their children. With two convenient sessions available, attendees can also enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and a light lunch while connecting with other families.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow—because stronger families build brighter futures and stronger communities. Register today to reserve your spot!

This workshop is FREE!!!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Data Enriched Classrooms - May 21, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[May 21, 2026- Data Enriched Classrooms Workshop 

Transform your teaching by leveraging student data and ESF connections to drive personalized support, boost engagement, and foster collaborative achievement. 
Register Here]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Effective Instruction Series - September through May]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ready to transform your classroom and boost student success? Join us for our “Effective Instruction Series” featuring powerful strategies and data-driven approaches!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[STEM CON 2026: The STEMvolution - June 5, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us for an immersive day of innovation and learning at STEM CON 2026. This event is designed to bring together educators and professionals to explore the future of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Register Here: tinyurl.com/TAMUKSTEM2026]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Crossroads - It's Never Too Late to Learn]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) programs open doors to new opportunities by helping adults strengthen reading, writing, math, and English skills. Whether you’re preparing for a high school equivalency, advancing your career, or learning English, AEL offers flexible classes designed to fit your life. Our programs empower learners to build confidence, achieve goals, and unlock their full potential. Take the first step toward a brighter future—AEL is here to help you succeed!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:15:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[June 9, 2026 - Building Literacy Through Lived Experiences]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[🚀 Boost emergent literacy with tools, tech, and creativity! Learn strategies that turn everyday moments into powerful learning opportunities. #SpecialEducation #ESC2]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:51:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Restorative Practices for Highly Mobile & At-Risk Students - June 10, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us for Restorative Practices for Highly Mobile & At-Risk Students, a Tier 1 in-person training for campus leaders and support staff working with McKinney-Vento, Migrant Education, foster, and other highly mobile students.

📅 June 10, 2026 | ⏰ 8:30 AM–2:30 PM | 📍 ESC Region 2, Room 3-22

🔗 Register: http://apps.esc1.net/ProfessionalDevelopment/esc2/Registration/Workshop/411178

Learn practical, relationship-driven strategies to build belonging, strengthen campus culture, and support student behavior and self-regulation through community circles, Respect Agreements, and I-Messages.

6-hour training | Pre-work required]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fentanyl Response & Prevention Training - June 11, 2026 / July 9, 2026 / August 11, 2026]]></title>
				<link>http://www.esc2.net/apps/news/article/2196387</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This training equips school nurses and school staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and respond to opioid overdoses, particularly those involving fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid responsible for a growing number of youth-related overdose deaths. The program emphasizes emergency preparedness, naloxone administration, and community education.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:58:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Diabetes Management - June 16, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This training prepares school staff to serve as Unlicensed Diabetes Care Assistants (UDCAs) under HB 984. Participants will learn diabetes basics, legal requirements, blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, ketone testing, glucagon use, and management of hypo/hyperglycemia. The session includes skills practice and competency check-offs.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:56:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Your 2026 - 2027 PD Roadmap - June 16, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Discover how ESC-2 can support your goals! 🛠️

The data is in—now let’s build the plan. Join our FREE afternoon session to transform accountability numbers into a high-leverage PD strategy. Collaborate with specialists to bridge gaps and leave with a finalized district roadmap! 🗺️

🗓️ June 16 | 1-4 PM 🔗 https://bit.ly/ESC2Roadmap]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Heartsaver CPR AED Training - 6/23/2026 - 8/18/26]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED course is designed for individuals with little or no medical training who need a course completion card for work, regulatory, or personal preparedness. The course provides instruction and hands-on practice in adult, child, and infant CPR, AED use, and relief of choking. This session will include all Heartsaver CPR AED components and skills practice. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED course completion card. This session will also serve as a monitored teaching session as part of instructor certification, and an additional AHA trainer will be present. Heartsaver CPR AED is a course of the American Heart Association and is taught by an AHA instructor.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Building Resilience Through Guided Reading - June 24, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[📚 Building Resilience Through Guided Reading

Join us for a hands-on professional learning session focused on using guided reading strategies to support highly mobile students. Educators will explore practical small-group structures that build student voice, engagement, and academic growth—especially for learners impacted by mobility and trauma.

📅 June 24, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 ESC 2, Corpus Christi

🎁 FREE classroom materials provided (books + ready-to-use resources)
👥 Elementary teachers & support staff
⚠️ Limited to 25 participants

👉 Register here: http://apps.esc1.net/ProfessionalDevelopment/esc2/Registration/Workshop/413891]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mental Health Matters: Summer Professional Learning Series - July 15, 2026]]></title>
				<link>http://www.esc2.net/apps/news/article/2197025</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[✨ Whether you are preparing your campus team, refining systems, or building your toolbox for the upcoming year, these sessions are designed to help you start the 2026–2027 school year with confidence and purpose.

📍Attend one session or maximize your learning by attending both!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[July 21 - July 23 - 3 Day Summer Academy]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[🌈 Transform the way students explore, interact, and thrive. Register today for our Active Learning Summer Academy and gain powerful strategies you can use right away! 🚀 #EducationForAll #SpecialEducation #ESC2]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:42:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Save the Date: Nurses Conference - July 22, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Designed for school nurses navigating complex and ever-changing campus environments, this conference focuses on practical solutions and everyday application. Sessions will address common challenges in school health and provide clear, usable guidance you can take back to your campus immediately.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:34:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Seaside Summit Symposium - July 29, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Seaside Summit Symposium is designed to address the unique challenges educational leaders and staff face in smaller communities. Sessions will focus on key special education topics, including legal updates, effective management of special education finances, innovative staffing strategies, MTSS, and practical approaches to engaging all students. Participants will leave with actionable insights to support compliance, maximize resources, and strengthen learning environments across their districts.
This symposium provides a wonderful opportunity for special education professionals to connect, collaborate, and share solutions with peers facing similar challenges.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BLS CPR AED - June 30, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This course provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to perform high-quality CPR, use an AED, and manage choking in adults, children, and infants. Training includes team-based resuscitation, effective ventilation, and emergency response in clinical settings. Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a BLS certification card. This course is taught by an American Heart Association instructor.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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