Education Service Center, Region 2

Headquartered in Sinton, Texas, ESC-2 serves 41 independent school districts and 7 charter schools across an 11,000-square-mile region in South Texas. The organization provides instructional and non-instructional assistance to schools, including professional development, certification, cooperative purchasing, distance learning, and technology services. For nursing professionals, ESC-2 and its member districts employ school nurses who implement district health services programs, provide direct health services to students, and promote health and safety education. The nursing role here is distinct from traditional clinical nursing—it focuses on student population health, preventive health practices, and campus-based care rather than acute or inpatient care. Qualifications for nursing positions include graduation from an accredited professional nursing education program, a valid Texas RN license, current CPR and AED certification, and at least two years of nursing experience.

ESC-2's mission is 'empowering learning communities through innovation' and serving as 'a catalyst for change resulting in student improvement, efficiency, and economy of operation.' The organization's primary focus is student achievement, which it pursues by offering relevant professional development and support to educators, administrators, parents, and school communities. The organization states it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.