Proof Point Region Spotlight:
Rio Grande Valley
Supporting Intermediary: Region One Education Service Center (ESC1)
4 School Systems
~25,600 Total Students
Postsecondary Partner: South Texas College
Donna ISD (Independent School District)
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Hidalgo ISD
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Roma ISD
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Valley View ISD
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Strong Practice in the Rio Grande Valley
Weekly college advising, expanding dual enrollment, and a first-of-its-kind data hub are reaching four districts.
High-Quality Advising
Implementation Focus
- South Texas College advisors are present weekly at every partner high school campus, supporting FAFSA completion, dual enrollment, and postsecondary transition planning
- Advisors and counselors are supported through the NavigatED advising series, TSI Data-Driven Workshops, and training on the College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Guidebook
- ESC1 brings district partners together in person each quarter to align practices and deepen cross-district collaboration
What’s Next
- Expanding weekly on-campus access to South Texas College advisors
- Launching bilingual virtual parent meetings to strengthen student and family understanding of postsecondary opportunities
- Hosting a Senior Sendoff event to connect students with partners and resources before graduation
Real Impact
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school districts now have weekly, on-campus college advising access through a shared South Texas College partnership
Dual Credit and Advanced Coursework
Implementation Focus
- South Texas College and district partners are collaborating across sectors to expand and better align existing dual credit programs
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) audits are in progress to identify current courses that can be transformed into dual enrollment opportunities
What’s Next
- Hosting a College Connection Summit in October 2026 to bring regional educators together to share best practices and expand the pool of dual enrollment instructors through South Texas College
- Collaborating with South Texas College on District and Campus Leadership meetings to update stakeholders on CCMR resources and TSI success strategies
Real Impact
CTE audits are underway
across the region to convert existing courses into college-credit-bearing dual enrollment opportunities
Real-Time Data Infrastructure
Implementation Focus
- Region One ESC is building and deploying a real-time data system connecting South Texas College and all four partner districts
What’s Next
- Completing a fully integrated regional data hub that connects district CCMR data with dual credit and advising data from South Texas College
- Expanding the hub to additional districts and higher education partners to move from a promising pilot to a sustainable, statewide systems strategy
Real Impact
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regional data hub in development, connecting 4 districts and 1 postsecondary partner in a shared, real-time tracking system for the first time
Smart Policy.
Strong Practice.
Real Impact.
