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About Bluebonnet Learning

Bluebonnet Learning, developed by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and approved by the State Board of Education (SBOE) as official curriculum resources, offers state-developed instructional materials that are 100% aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Grounded in evidence-based research and the latest findings in cognitive science, these high-quality resources include comprehensive scope and sequence documents, daily lesson plans, and engaging student materials. Bluebonnet Learning equips educators with grade-level appropriate tools designed to enhance teaching effectiveness and support student success across all grade levels.

Strong Foundations Overview

Strong Foundations Implementation (SFI) provides direct grant funds to local educational agencies (LEAs) for technical assistance to support the high-fidelity implementation of the Bluebonnet Learning instructional materials. This includes high-quality professional learning (HQPL) for teachers, coaches, school leaders/campus administrators, and district leaders on effectively implementing Bluebonnet Learning. Strong Foundations Implementation is the OER Instructional Material Support program established by Chapter 31 of the Texas Education Code. 

Strong Foundations Planning.

Our Planning Services

  • Initial needs assessment and processes observation

  • Preliminary data dig and reflective conversation

  • Research Based Instructional Strategies (RBIS) training

  • Establish vision, smart goals, & roles

  • Outline stakeholder engagement and communication plan

  • Professional learning plan development

  • Facilitate development of instructional framework for RLA or Math

  • Instructional framework implementation planning

  • Embedded leadership supports and coaching

Strong Foundation Implementation

Our Implementation Services

  • Revisit instructional vision, goals, and data

  • Strategic implementation planning and support

  • HQIM internalization and facilitated planning

  • Establish vision, smart goals and roles

  • Bluebonnet Learning (OER) 6-12 Math Training and PLC Support

  • Bluebonnet Learning (OER) K-5 Math Training and PLC Support

  • Bluebonnet Learning (OER) K-5 ELAR / SLAR Training and PLC Support

  • Target coaching based on progress

  • Observation and feedback cycle training

  • Learning walks

  • Virtual office hours for instructional leaders

Why Choose Region 10?

In Strong Foundations Planning, we offer personalized and customized solutions to support your district in developing and implementing math and/or literacy frameworks.  Our team leads the project management, training, design sessions, and framework and implementation plan creation. 

What Our Partners Are Saying...

“As an experienced coach, I’m incredibly grateful for the support I received from Region 10 this year. While I have a strong background in literacy, math was a new challenge. My Region 10 coaches were instrumental in guiding our lesson internalization PLCs and both served as valuable thought partners, helping me refine teacher feedback and develop targeted, data-driven next steps to strengthen instruction across my campus.”

- Instructional Support Specialist

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“Region 10 ESC provided a pleasurable and productive partnership that supported me tremendously in my first year as principal. Their consistent guidance helped strengthen instructional alignment and deepen my understanding of Eureka Math and Amplify. Through their support, I gained valuable insight into implementing High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM), internalizing curriculum units, and assessments.”

- Elementary School Principal

“Region 10 takes a truly comprehensive approach to support. They offer expertise in designing and facilitating professional learning, leading PLCs, providing instructional coaching, developing monitoring and feedback systems, and offering direct classroom support. Each consultant brings a wealth of experience and insight from both classroom and leadership roles, making them invaluable to HQIM implementation and transformative change. Their dedication to building relationships and investing in people makes them a trusted and ideal partner for all stakeholders.”

- RLA Curriculum Coordinators

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Meet Our Team

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Assistant Director
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Dr. Abigail Hobart
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Program Coordinator
Ben Dickerson
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Dr. Anna Marie Warren
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Dr. Asha Bell
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Rich Balling
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Robert McElroy
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Buffey Miller
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Laura Duarte
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Liliana Orellana

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Iliana Gonzalez
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Patricia Chavez
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Sonia Garcia

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Dr. Roxy Glass
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Nakia Hawkins

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Tanisha Malone

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Daniel Matejko

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Dr. James McBride
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Leslie Rector

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Lizette Larios

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Dr. Nina Thomas

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