Region 4 Education Service Center (Region 4), located in Houston, Texas, is one of 20 regional education service centers established by the Texas Legislature in 1967. The purpose of the service centers, is to assist school districts in improving student performance, to enable school districts to operate more efficiently and economically, and to implement initiatives assigned by the Texas Legislature or Commissioner of Education.

As the largest Texas education service center, Region 4 provides services to 47 school districts and 43 charter schools, representing more than 1.2 million students and 111,000 professional educators. Region 4 provides nationally recognized professional development; technical assistance services; and high-quality, economical products for school districts and charter schools.

The Region 4 Board of Directors and staff are committed to the continuous improvement of all services and programs to support customer district initiatives for student achievement.

 

We Support

  • 8

    Counties
  • 47

    Districts
  • 43

    Charters
  • 1200000

    Students
  • 111000

    Educators

Our Purpose and Commitment

The purpose of regional education service centers, as established by the Texas Legislature, is to

Assist school districts in improving student performance

Enable school districts to operate more efficiently and economically

Implement initiatives as assigned by the Texas Legislature or Commissioner of Education

In fulfilling our mission set forth by the state, Region 4 commits to embodying a vision that guides us in our aim for excellence.

Message from Rodney E. Watson, PhD, Executive Director

At Region 4, we understand the complex challenges superintendents face when ensuring excellent outcomes for all students—especially amid rising expectations and limited resources. That’s why our District Advancement Champions work tirelessly to support superintendents in driving impactful change and achieving their organizational goals.

Region 4’s mission is to serve as the trusted partner superintendents rely on to increase the number of high-performing campuses in their districts. Guided by our specialized expertise, we provide exceptional professional learning opportunities, TEKS-aligned educational products, and services that strengthen the infrastructure of local education agencies.

As innovators in K–12 education solutions, we are dedicated to upholding the tradition of excellence that Region 4 has long embodied. We are privileged to partner with educators and empower their success, ensuring every student receives a top-notch education.

To better serve you, we’ve launched a redesigned website that reflects our commitment to making life easier for educators. Based on your feedback, the new site is expertly designed to help you quickly find necessary resources, getting you exactly where you need to go in just a few clicks.

Thank you for trusting Region 4 as your partner in achieving educational excellence.

Sincerely,
Rodney E. Watson, PhD
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Kelly Ingram, EdD

Deputy Executive Director and Chief of Staff

Office of Deputy Chief of Staff

Office of Deputy Chief of Staff
  • Strategic Alignment and Integration
  • Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
  • Customer Experience
  • Digital Learning
  • Office of Emergency Management and School Safety
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Julie Hill, JD

Deputy Executive Director

Center for Educator Development, Transformation, and Organizational Culture

Center for Educator Development, Transformation, and Organizational Culture
  • Educator Development
  • Human Resources
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Jennifer Brock, EdD

Chief

Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
  • Accountability, Research, and Compliance Support
  • Literacy and Language
  • Mathematics
  • Science, Social Studies, and MTSS
  • Special Education
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Jorgannie Carter,EdD

Chief

Center for Finance and Business Services

Center for Finance and Business Services
  • Business Operations
  • Business Services
  • Procurement
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Mike Houser

Chief

Center for Print Production and Distribution

Center for Print Production and Distribution
  • Print Operations and Logistics
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Stephanie Noriega

Chief

Center for Strategic Communications and Engagement

Center for Strategic Communications and Engagement
  • Communications
  • Marketing
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Paul Castro

Chief

Center for Strategic District Support

Center for Strategic District Support
  • Superintendent and Board Services
  • District Systemic Support
  • Texas Strategic Leadership
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Jeff Kohrman

Chief

Center for Technology and Operations

Center for Technology and Operations
  • Data Center and Network Solutions
  • Information Technology
  • Operations
  • Texas Education Exchange

Awards & Recognitions

Calendar

District and Charter

Board of Directors

Meeting Agenda and Minutes