SHARING RURAL SOLUTIONS
Registration is now open for 2026!
February 19 – February 20, 2026 | Georgetown, TX
Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center
ESC Region 13 and System of Service Centers Rural Schools Spring Conference
Texas Rural Schools Spring Conference is about collaborating with fellow educators who work in rural schools to share successful strategies for this unique educational setting.
Participants will leave with innovative tools and strategies for immediate application in their campus or district. Last year, topics included teacher retention and recruitment, remote coaching, PLCs, accountability, and so much more!
There will be highly engaging breakout sessions, inspiring keynote speakers, and rich discussions with peers.
Don’t miss out on this chance to grow your network and impact student growth!
The Texas Rural Education Association (TREA) is proud to partner with ESC 13 in providing resources to educators in small and rural schools. TREA is affiliated with the National Rural Education Association (NREA) and can provide a national perspective to Texas educators.
School leaders in rural schools wear many hats. This conference provides insight and reminds us we are not alone in our endeavor but have a support system as big as Texas!
I am the only elementary principal in our district. The Rural Schools Conference allows me to connect with other elementary principals and focus on my own growth as a campus leader.
Keynote Speaker
Bryan Goodwin
Bryan Goodwin currently serves as the Deputy Executive Director of the McREL Institute at Region 13, where he will be guiding the Institute’s research and professional learning programs. A former teacher and journalist, Mr. Goodwin has written a dozen books and more than 100 journal articles translating research into practical guidance for educators, including The New Classroom Instruction that Works (ASCD, 2022), Building a Curious School (Corwin, 2020), and Balanced Leadership for Powerful Learning (ASCD, 2015). He is a frequent presenter at national and international conferences and has helped schools and school systems across the nation and globe apply research to improve student outcomes. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas and a Master’s degree from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.