Education Service Center Region 20, located in San Antonio, is one of the leading regional education service agencies in Texas that assists school districts, and private and charter schools. It offers various programs for improving student performance and increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of school operations. The agency provides a variety of products and services in the areas of administration, business support, certification and recruitment, and curriculum development. Education Service Center Region 20 also assists in instruction and assessment, health and safety, and professional development, and offers various specialized services and technology support. Its various services and facilities include accelerated schools, accountability and accreditation programs, administrator appraisals, adult education and alternative teacher certification services.