Important Links:
School Health Services – Nursing Practice Resources
Texas Minimum Vaccine Requirements for Students Grades k-12
Texas School Health Advisory Committee
School Health Advisory Councils (SHAC)
SHAC Guide for School Districts
Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Guide to Medication Administration in the School Setting
Diabetes Prevention and Control
Texas Diabetes Council – Training for School Employees who are not licensed healthcare professionals
Guide to School Health Services – Special Health Care Needs
Professional Organizations
National Association of School Nurses
Texas State Nursing Organization
Texas Board of Nursing – Nursing Practice Act
Additional Resources
University Interscholastic League – Athletics Health & Safety
FARE – Food Allergy Research and Education
Texas School Safety Center – Tools
Texas School Safety Center - Topics
Search for Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dental – Educational Presentation (Good Dental Health Practice)
Aunt Bertha (FindHelp.org/Social Care Network)
Local Health Departments
Local Mental Health Authorities
Spindletop Center (Jefferson, Orange, Hardin)
Burke Center (Tyler, Newton, Jasper County)
School Health Cooperative
The School Health Cooperative provides workshops and technical assistance for the school nurses and other health care providers.
Region 5 ESC will provide:
School Nurses’ certifications and re-certifications per semester regionally to include:
Hearing Certification
Hearing re-Certification
Vision Certification
Vision re-Certification
Spinal Screening Training
Unlicensed Diabetes Care Training
School Nurse Ethics
Additional Topics as Requested and/or Needed
Two School Nurse Networking Meetings
Fee Schedule (based on district enrollment):
Under 1,000 - $700.00
1,000-3,000 - $1,000.00
3,001-6,000 - $1,300.00
6,001 & Higher - $1,500.00
ESC 5 Contacts
Carrie Miner, BSN, RN
Program Coordinator
409-951-1742
Stacey Dorton
Program Assistant
409-951-1742
Program information from Region 5, checked September 7, 2026. View the official source page.