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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Directors Meeting]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Board of Directors Agenda June 25, 2026 1:00 PM]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BIENESTAR Mental Health Grant]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The BIENESTAR Mental Health Grant supports student wellness initiatives across participating districts through mental health resources, graduate intern partnerships, calming room supports, and student engagement programs designed to promote positive school climates and emotional well-being.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:41:00 -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[Fentanyl Response & Prevention Training - June 11, 2026 / July 9, 2026 / August 11, 2026]]></title>
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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[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[Project Smart - July 13-31, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Project SMART is a FREE summer learning program offered exclusively to SSA member districts for eligible migrant students in grades K–8. Students will receive personalized academic support in reading and math through engaging online or in-home tutoring sessions led by certified educators. The program is designed to help students strengthen academic skills, stay engaged in learning, and prepare for success in the upcoming school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:59:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Project Smart Summer Tutor Opportunity - July 6, 2026 - July 31, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Project SMART is seeking passionate, qualified educators to serve as summer tutors for migrant students in grades K–8. Tutors will provide high-impact academic support through online or in-home instruction designed to help students strengthen reading and math skills and close learning gaps. Certified teachers, bilingual educators, and strong mathematics instructors are encouraged to apply. Tutors earn $40/hour, and mileage reimbursement is provided.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BLS CPR AED - July 15, 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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				<title><![CDATA[Mental Health Matters: Summer Professional Learning Series - July 15, 2026]]></title>
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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>
				<link>http://www.esc2.net/apps/news/article/2171704</link>
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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>
				<link>http://www.esc2.net/apps/news/article/2185669</link>
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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[Drug Impairment Training for Educational Professionals - Sep. 9-10, 2026]]></title>
				<link>http://www.esc2.net/apps/news/article/2205309</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Drug Impairment Training for Educational Professionals, or DITEP, is a two-day training designed to help school personnel recognize, evaluate, and document possible drug or alcohol impairment in the school setting.

Registrants may attend Day One only, Day Two only, or both days, depending on their role and training needs.

Day One is appropriate for any school-affiliated staff interested in this type of training. It is especially beneficial for high-level administrators, as it focuses on general drug impairment awareness, school policies, procedures, and response considerations.

Day One Topics Include:

Introduction and Overview
Drugs in Society
Policy, Procedures, and Rules
Overview of Alcohol
Drug Identification, Categories, and Effects
Contacting the Parent(s)
References
Day Two is best suited for staff who may conduct hands-on evaluations, such as school nurses and school resource officers. This day focuses more specifically on the student assessment process and practical evaluation components.

Day Two Topics Include:

Eye Examinations
Vital Signs
Divided Attention Tests
Poly Drugs
Assessment Process
Conclusion]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Youth Code Jam - Dec. 4, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[💻🚀 Registration is now open for the 2026 Youth Code Jam!

Join us on Friday, December 4, 2026, for a FREE hands-on coding event for K–12 students and their families. Explore coding, AI, cybersecurity, robotics, and more—no experience required!

📍 ESC Region 2 – Corpus Christi
📅 December 4, 2026
⏰ 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register today!

#YouthCodeJam #STEM #CodingForKids #ESCRegion2]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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