English Language Arts, Reading, & Social Studies Cooperative
English Language Arts Services
The English Language Arts, Reading, and Social Studies Cooperative provides support to regional local education agencies (LEAs) in the areas of English Language Arts, Reading, and Social Studies. In this cooperative, the specialists provide services designed to improve teacher effectiveness and impact student success. Professional development opportunities focus on TEKS-driven, high-quality instruction, incorporating research-based strategies designed to develop rigor and competence.
The focus of the ELA and Reading (ELAR) Services team is to improve student achievement by providing prescriptive, strategic, and data-driven professional development for all local education agency instructional staff. The ESC-2 ELAR team meets the needs of educators through research-based professional development, ongoing collaborative assistance, and sustained technical support.
Social Studies Services
(361) 561-8416 • [email protected]
The Social Studies team is committed to improving student achievement by providing prescriptive, strategic, and data-driven professional development for all local education agencies. The Social Studies team meets the needs of educators through research-based professional development, ongoing collaborative assistance, and sustained technical support.
- History Trunks (see webpage for more information)
- Facilitated planning
- Onsite professional development
- Custom designed trainings
- Reduced workshop and on-sight visit fees
- Instructional coaching
- Classroom observations and feedback
- Data-driven interventions
- TEKS alignment support
- TEKS/STAAR training and support
- Training on using TEKS Resource System and other curriculum resources for planning and assessment
- Technical assistance includes unlimited email and phone support