There’s a kind of work that stays with you. It challenges you, grows with you, and gives you something solid to stand on. It comes with routine you can count on, built-in time to reset, and a sense of purpose that carries into everything you do. That’s what teaching can be when it starts in the right place. Region 4 helps you get certified without the confusion, the delays, or the one-size-fits-all approach. You bring the drive. We help you turn it into something that lasts.

Who we are
Region 4 is one of 20 regional education service centers established by the Texas Legislature in 1967 to assist school districts and charter schools in improving student performance and districts’ efficiency. Regional education service centers are nonregulatory, intermediate education units. Texas Education Code, Chapter 8, allows each school district to voluntarily be served by a regional education service center.
We designed the following goals to align with and support our North Star Goal—empowering superintendents to increase the number of high-performing schools in their districts:
1. Champion school districts in improving performance
2. Achieve financial efficiency while offering cost-effective strategies
3. Cultivate a positive and high-performing workplace
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Upcoming Events

Student Focused. Outcome Driven. Visionary leaders know that true accountability transcends data points. Accountability is about masterfully combining key elements within your educational framework to powerfully propel student success forward....

Blueprints for Powerful Instruction Ready to build stronger science instruction from the ground up?Join fellow educators for a one-day conference focused on designing 3D learning experiences that drive real understanding...

The School Safety Expo is a free, in-person event open to anyone passionate about creating safer schools—educators, law enforcement, emergency responders, families, and community members alike. If you care about...

Empowering Assessment Leaders Join us for this one-day conference dedicated to sharing best practices, timely updates, and practical strategies for campus testing success. Designed specifically for Campus Testing Coordinators, this...

You help students find their voice—Now let's amplify their outcomes! Join us for Connecting Voices, Region 4’s inaugural Speech-Language Pathology Conference (SLPCON), a 1-day, in-person event created for school-based SLPs...
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Some careers are built on helping others move forward. School counseling gives you the chance to support students in real time while building a career that is steady, meaningful, and deeply respected. It offers the space to listen, the tools to guide, and the ability to make every conversation count. At Region 4, certification is more than a process. It’s a pathway built with clarity, support, and the flexibility to match your goals. The work is important. The opportunity is real. And it starts here.

Leadership in education takes more than vision. It takes courage, clarity, and the ability to move people forward. Principals shape the culture of a campus, set the tone for learning, and build teams that change lives. The role is challenging, but the rewards run deep. From professional advancement to the pride of creating something lasting, the impact is undeniable. Region 4 offers a certification path that respects your time, strengthens your skills, and prepares you to lead with confidence. When you are ready to step up, we are ready to help you rise.

Superintendents carry the vision for an entire district. They make decisions that shape communities, support educators, and open doors for every student. It is a role built on trust, strategy, and the ability to lead through complexity. For those ready to take that next step in leadership, Region 4 provides a certification experience that is focused, flexible, and aligned with real-world demands. The work is serious. The responsibility is great. The opportunity to lead at the highest level starts here.

Every school day begins with you. Bus drivers do more than operate a route. They create a sense of safety, consistency, and care for the students who rely on them. It is a role that brings structure, purpose, and the chance to make a lasting impact before the first bell even rings. With steady hours, reliable benefits, and a place on the team that keeps schools moving, this is more than just driving. Region 4 provides the certification and support to help you get started and stay ready.
Featured Products

TEKS English Language Arts and Reading Kindergarten–Grade 2 Chart (Set of 10)
TEKS English Language Arts and Reading Kindergarten–Grade 2 Chart (Set of 10)
These foldable charts contain the complete 2019–2020 ELA/R for K–8 and SLA/R TEKS for K–6 and English Learner Language Arts (ELLA) for Grades 7–8 (implemented 2019–2020). Choose from K–2, Grades 3–5, Grades 6–8 or Grade 6/ELLA Grades 7–8 charts. Each chart is hole punched to fit into a three-ring binder. Sold in sets of 10....
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Engaging Mathematics, Volume II: Grade 7 Teacher Edition
Engaging Mathematics, Volume II: Grade 7 Teacher Edition
The Engaging Mathematics Volume II series is designed to provide students with meaningful activities and problem-solving situations that can be used as warm-ups, engage activities for teacher-developed lessons, support for retention of skills and concepts, or short formative assessments. Included are hands-on activities, rigorous problem-solving situations, vocabulary development activities, and writing prompts. Each Texas Essential...
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At Region 4, we offer a diverse range of services designed to support educators and enhance the learning experience for students. Our commitment to educational excellence drives us to provide innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of each school and educator.
Blog

Galena Park ISD Board of Trustees Named Region 4 School Board of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 26, 2025 Contact: Stephanie Noriega, Chief of the Center for Strategic Communications and Engagement, Region 4...

Lamar CISD’s Dr. Roosevelt Nivens Named Region 4 Superintendent of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 18, 2025 Contact: Stephanie Noriega, Chief of the Center for Strategic Communications and Engagement, Region 4...

Pasadena ISD High School Students Earning Industry Certifications
While most high school students are still figuring out their next steps, Alex Perez and Ismael Rayos have their careers...

Region 4 Empowers School Nurses with Critical Pediatric Emergency Training
On April 21, Region 4’s Brandy Bowlen, BSN, RN, NCSN, Program Specialist for School Health, led the successful delivery of...
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