Education
BY MIRANDA JAIMES
BY KAREN CHANEY
students who are English learners and special education students has increased in recent years in both school districts. Student data
Q&A: Education Service Center Region 11 offers training for local schools With the 2024-25 school year beginning, Educa- tion Service Centers across Texas continue to work to provide services for school districts. Some of the school districts ESC Region 11 serves include Carroll and Grapevine-Colleyville. Clyde W. Steelman Jr. is the executive director of ESC Region 11. He answered questions from Community Impact , explaining where funding for ESCs comes from and insights into recent education trends. Where does the funding for an ESC come from? ESCs do not possess tax levying or bonding authority. Revenues are received from three primary sources: state funds, federal funds and contracts with school districts.
Keller ISD’s enrollment has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels while Northwest ISD’s student population has grown. However, the number of
Education Service Center Region 11 service area 76 Public school districts
Student enrollment
Student statistics
2019-20 school year
2023-24 school year
105 Charter schools 160 Private schools
Cooke
Keller ISD
Northwest ISD
Keller ISD student enrollment Northwest ISD student enrollment
Economically disadvantaged students
Denton
Wise
40K
27.84%
34.4%
20.63%
27.40%
597,543 students
-5.72% percent change
35,267
35K
Palo Pinto
Tarrant
Parker
33,250
COURTESY EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER REGION 11
30,736
In the past five years, have you noticed any trends of what school districts are needing? We’ve noticed a variety of evolving needs among school districts. Through our collaboration with several different educational input groups, ... we’ve been able to identify and address these needs effectively. ... The shift towards digital learning ... has prompted districts to boost their technology infrastructure and weave digital tools into daily teachings.
Hood
30K
Johnson
6.14%
11.06%
12.40%
English learners
9.12%
Erath
25,040
25K
Somervell
N
+22.75% percent change
0
Special education students
11.32%
15.60%
11.43%
15.75%
School year:
To see the full story and learn more about ESC Region 11, visit communityimpact.com .
SOURCE: TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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