About Region 5

Built to help
schools succeed.

One of Texas’s 20 education service centers, serving the learning communities of Southeast Texas since 1967.

Who we are

A partner for every challenge and every possibility.

Region 5 ESC devotes its work to helping each school educate its students and assure their success in our society.

We help districts improve student performance, operate more efficiently and economically, and implement initiatives assigned by the Texas Legislature or Commissioner of Education.

Our mission

To serve learning communities that engage students, parents, educators and community members as an active educational partner meeting the needs of stakeholders.

Our vision

To deliver innovative programs and services, inspire the educational community to excellence and post-secondary performance, leading to improved student outcomes.

Region at a glance

Deep roots across Southeast Texas

Our service area includes Jefferson, Jasper, Tyler, Orange, Hardin, and Newton counties, along with portions of Chambers, Liberty, and Galveston counties.

44 districts & charters ~170 campuses 90K+ students 9 counties

Explore our districts

Built to helpschools succeed.

A partner for every challenge and every possibility.

To serve learning communities that engage students, parents, educators and community members as an active educational partner meeting the needs of stakeholders.

To deliver innovative programs and services, inspire the educational community to excellence and post-secondary performance, leading to improved student outcomes.

Deep roots across Southeast Texas

Built to help
schools succeed.