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05/28/2026

We are less than a week away from this year's Safety Expo! Secure your spot today! Check out the link in our comments to register.

05/27/2026

In this episode of our podcast Unlocking Potential we preview the upcoming SPED Camp Conference. The full episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. We can't wait to see everyone at SPED Camp on June 4th!

Listen to the full episode here-
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rooted-in-purpose-a-sped-camp-spotlight-with-allison-posey/id1840900884?i=1000769710480

Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c4456c21-0ac0-4452-84d4-78f425495170/unlocking-potential-special-education-perspectives

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5OQXwZrFw8uQiOKgVtegVm?si=PDNq1zsVSEKmHl3ugUGNHQ

05/26/2026

We can't wait to hear from Dr. Tarver at the Curriculum Connect Conference! Register today to secure your spot! https://r16.us/ccc

🚨 GUESS WHO IS BACK?! 🚨

He brought the house down as our Day 2 speaker last year, and we are absolutely THRILLED that Dr. Tyler Tarver is returning to headline as our Day 1 Keynote Speaker for the Curriculum Connect Conference! 🎉

If you don't already know Dr. Tarver, get ready for some serious energy. He is deeply passionate about helping educators and has built an incredible community doing just that.

Here is a quick look at his "Baller" resume:

Real-World Experience: Armed with an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, he has been in the trenches as a teacher, principal, dean, and Director of Curriculum & Instruction. 🍎

Author & Podcaster: Founder of TarverAcademy.com, author of 4 books (including The Baller Teacher Playbook), and host of multiple podcasts. 📚

EdTech Guru: Google Innovator, Google Certified Trainer, and Apple Distinguished Educator. 💻

Digital Creator Extraordinaire: Over 45 million views and 400k subscribers across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram! 📱

Dr. Tarver will be kicking off our event with an unforgettable keynote, and the best part? You can catch him for an exclusive breakout session right after! Get ready to learn, laugh, and level up. Register today at https://r16.us/ccc!

05/26/2026

Join us in person June 11 or virtually July 22 for Youth Mental Health First Aid, a program designed to empower anyone to help youth who are experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or is in crisis. Registration links are in the comments.

05/22/2026

Sometimes we all stumble… especially in those first years! Good news, you don’t have to fall alone. SPED Camp is here to support all educators, not just SpEd teachers, with real strategies and practical training. See you there!

05/21/2026

Region 16 is assembling an elite Academic Task Force of passionate, dedicated educators from every corner of the Panhandle!

This isn’t just a part-time job—it’s your chance to deliver "high-octane," targeted instruction to the local students who need it most, all on a flexible schedule that fits your life. This position is ideal if you want to work a few hours a day, a couple of days a week, or prefer to knock out your hours in a single full day.

🌟 Why You’ll Love It:
Local Impact: Serve students and families right in your own community.
Panhandle Proud: Help us build a diverse team representing our entire region.
Purpose-Driven: Be the strategic catalyst for student success.

Perfect For:
🍎 Retired educators wanting to stay connected to the classroom.
🏡 Stay-at-home parents looking for a flexible way to re-enter the workforce.
⚡ Intervention experts ready to make a massive difference.

Ready to be a difference-maker? Apply today and join the task force! 👇
🔗 https://r16.us/employment

05/21/2026

There' still time to register! Join us June 2 for the 4th Annual School Safety Expo! This one-day event is designed to bring together school leaders, counselors, teachers, school nurses, law enforcement, and Behavioral Threat Assessment Team members (SSSP Team) to network and learn from various professional disciplines committed to building safe and healthy school communities. Register by clicking the link in our bio!

05/20/2026

We were thrilled to have the Rockin' Roadrunners Honor Choir from Western Plateau Elementary sing for us yesterday. It was the perfect way to kick-off our all staff meeting. These are some incredibly talented students!

05/19/2026

Dont't be caught off guard! Register for CCC today at https://r16.us/ccc

05/18/2026

We are gearing up our 60th anniversary celebration! The 1966-1967 school year marked the beginning of not only Region 16, but education service centers acoss the state. Follow along as we share our history throughout the year!