The Region 4 Special Education department is dedicated to advancing educational outcomes for students with disabilities. To this end, the department empowers educators and others working for fairness on behalf of students with disabilities by providing quality professional development, customized services, and products that promote evidence-based practices. The Region 4 Special Education staff approach their work with optimism, energy, and confidence, working pragmatically with current challenges while moving toward future solutions.

Spotlights

Events

Events found: 16
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Monday, March 16
Evidence-Based Practices for SLPs: The Overlap of Spoken and Written Language

This session will provide participants with information about how spoken language overlaps with written language, with connections to the TEKS, ESSA, and the IDEA.

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Wednesday, March 18
MTSS: Responsive Tier 3 Instruction for Intensive Learners

Session ID : 1951975

Strengthen Tier 3 instruction with practical strategies for delivering intensive, individualized interventions, monitoring progress, and adjusting instruction to accelerate student growth.

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Wednesday, March 18
MTSS: Responsive Tier 3 Instruction for Intensive Learners

Session ID : 1951975

Build confidence and precision in Tier 3 instruction by learning how to deliver intensive, individualized interventions, monitor progress, and adjust instruction to accelerate student growth.

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Wednesday, March 25
Lunch & Learn: New Educational Diagnostician Academy

Are you in your first three years as an educational diagnostician? Region 4 is excited to introduce our new Educational Diagnostician Academy, designed to support your understanding of this critical...

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Thursday, March 26-Friday, March 27
Ready Bodies, Learning Minds©: Cultivating the Complete Child

Explore the link between motor and sensory development and academic readiness in this dynamic two-day session.

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Thursday, April 16-Friday, April 17
Advanced Applications of Alternative Access for AAC Devices Workshop

A hands-on workshop exploring touch, eye gaze, head tracking, switches, CVI considerations, and access customization using PRC-Saltillo devices.

Meet Your District Advancement Champions

Marina McCormick, EdD
Marina McCormick, EdD

Assistant Director – Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD)

713-744-6329

marina.mccormick@esc4.net

Thelissa Edwards, EdD
Thelissa Edwards, EdD

Director

713-744-4418

thelissa.edwards@esc4.net

Kelley Watt
Kelley Watt

Assistant Director

713-744-6363

kelley.watt@esc4.net

Kristie Moore, PsyD
Kristie Moore, PsyD

Assistant Director

713-744-6361

kristie.moore@esc4.net

Beth Darbe, EdD, CCC-SLP
Beth Darbe, EdD, CCC-SLP

Regional Coordinator

713-744-6862

beth.darbe@esc4.net

Cathy Williams
Cathy Williams

Regional Coordinator

713-744-6801

cathy.williams@esc4.net

Kerra Glover
Kerra Glover

Regional Coordinator

713-744-8197

kerra.glover@esc4.net

Melanie Williams
Melanie Williams

Regional Coordinator

713-744-4455

melanie.williams@esc4.net

Texas SPED Support

Special Education Information Center

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Special Education Information Center

The Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex) works collaboratively with stakeholders to provide resources and facilitate collaboration that supports the development and delivery of services to children with disabilities in our State.