The Region 18 Special Education Liaisons are part of statewide network of special education professionals that work with Texas Education Agency (TEA) to assist districts and charter schools in the improvement of addressing educational outcomes. This guidance is through the connection of resources and supports across Texas to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

ESC Special Education Support Liaisons directly support and provide training to districts in the following: Differentiated Monitoring and Support (DMS), Results Driven Accountability (RDA), Significant Disproportionality (SD), Cycllical & Targeted Monitoring, Strategic Support Plans (SSP), Corrective Action Plan (CAP), State Performance Plans (SPP), Folder Review, Self-Assessment, and Legal Framework.