A Better Professional Learning Experience Starts Here
On August 31, 2026, escDevelopWorks™ will become the new home for Region 4’s professional learning platform, building on the trusted foundation of escWorks® for a cleaner, more intuitive experience.
Designed to make professional learning easier to find, manage, and support, DevelopWorks™ helps users save time navigating the system and focus more on learning.
Launch Countdown
Launching August 31, 2026
What is escDevelopWorks™?
escDevelopWorks™ is the new home for Region 4 professional learning. Whether you are registering for a session or pulling up your certification history, it makes it easy to manage your professional learning all in one place.
escDevelopWorks™ key features:
From escWorks® to escDevelopWorks™: More Than an Update
For more than 15 years, escWorks® has helped districts, charter schools, educators, and staff discover professional learning opportunities, register for sessions, and track completed learning.
escDevelopWorks™ builds on that trusted foundation while elevating the user experience to new heights with advanced technology and a modern, user-friendly interface. Current users will still have access to the tools they rely on, but escDevelopWorks™ provides a faster, more powerful, AI-driven experience that simplifies routine tasks and improves the professional learning experience.
This transition is more than a system update. It’s a transformation.
What Users Gain
Easier Access
A cleaner platform experience helps staff find what they need faster and move through the registration process with more confidence.
Better Navigation
An improved site structure makes it easier to search for learning opportunities, view session details, and know where to go next.
Smarter Support
Built-in tutorials, AI-assisted chatbot support, and enhanced search tools help users find answers quickly and get the most from the platform.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Have Questions? We’ve Got Answers.
As we prepare for the launch of escDevelopWorks™, we’ve gathered answers to the questions we hear most often. Browse by topic below or expand any question to learn more.
General
Is escDevelopWorks™ replacing escWorks®?
Yes. On August 31, 2026, escDevelopWorks™ becomes Region 4’s professional learning platform, building on the trusted foundation of escWorks while providing a more modern and intuitive experience.
Who should use escDevelopWorks™?
escDevelopWorks™ is designed for educators, administrators, district and campus staff, professional learning participants, and organizations that participate in Region 4 professional development.
Timeline & Migration
When does escDevelopWorks™ go live?
The new Participant Site and Management Suite Admin Site launch on August 31, 2026. The legacy escWorks® platform will remain available through the close of the 2026–2027 academic year before retiring.
Will I need to create a new account?
No. Your existing account, login credentials, certificates, registrations, and historical records will automatically migrate to escDevelopWorks™.
Will my current registrations move to the new platform?
Yes. Upcoming sessions, completed sessions, evaluations, certificates, and your professional learning history will all move with your account.
I registered in escWorks®, but don’t see it in escDevelopWorks™. What should I do?
Select the Refresh option from your Registration History to synchronize your existing registrations with escDevelopWorks™.
Login & Security
How do I log in if I already have an escWorks® account?
Continue using your email address to sign in. If you’re logging in for the first time after the transition, you may be prompted to verify your email address and create a new 14-character password. Once verified, your existing account information will automatically be available in escDevelopWorks™.
Registration & Check-In
How does QR code check-in work?
Your registration confirmation includes a personalized QR code. You can scan it directly from your mobile device or print it at a kiosk when you arrive at Region 4. Simply scan the QR code at the tablet outside your session room to check in.
What if I don’t have my QR code with me?
No problem. You can access your QR code anytime from your Registration History in escDevelopWorks™, use the QR code in your confirmation email, or print a badge at an on-site kiosk before your session.
How does check-in work for multi-day sessions?
You’ll scan your QR code at the beginning of each day to record attendance for that day’s session.
How do I cancel a registration?
Visit your Registration History, select the session you’d like to cancel, and choose Cancel Registration. Registrations can be canceled as long as you’re within the event’s cancellation window.
Certificates & Transcripts
Will I still receive certificates for completed sessions?
Yes. Once your attendance has been recorded and any required evaluations have been completed, your certificate will automatically become available in your account.
Can I still access my previous certificates and learning history?
Absolutely. Your certificates, transcript, completed sessions, and professional learning history all move with your account during the migration.
AI Search & Personalization
How does the AI-powered search work?
Search naturally using everyday language. For example, you might ask, “Show me leadership development trainings a school nurse would benefit from.” escDevelopWorks™ also recommends learning opportunities based on your previous activity. Personalized recommendations can be disabled at any time in your profile settings.
Is escDevelopWorks™ available in other languages?
Yes. A built-in language translator is available from the upper-right corner of the site, allowing users to navigate the platform in numerous languages.
Login & Security
How do I log in if I already have an escWorks® account?
Continue using your email address to sign in. If you’re logging in for the first time after the transition, you may be prompted to verify your email address and create a new 14-character password. Once verified, your existing account information will automatically be available in escDevelopWorks™.
Registration & Check-In
How does QR code check-in work?
Your registration confirmation includes a personalized QR code. You can scan it directly from your mobile device or print it at a kiosk when you arrive at Region 4. Simply scan the QR code at the tablet outside your session room to check in.
What if I don’t have my QR code with me?
No problem. You can access your QR code anytime from your Registration History in escDevelopWorks™, use the QR code in your confirmation email, or print a badge at an on-site kiosk before your session.
How does check-in work for multi-day sessions?
You’ll scan your QR code at the beginning of each day to record attendance for that day’s session.
How do I cancel a registration?
Visit your Registration History, select the session you’d like to cancel, and choose Cancel Registration. Registrations can be canceled as long as you’re within the event’s cancellation window.
Certificates & Transcripts
Will I still receive certificates for completed sessions?
Yes. Once your attendance has been recorded and any required evaluations have been completed, your certificate will automatically become available in your account.
Can I still access my previous certificates and learning history?
Absolutely. Your certificates, transcript, completed sessions, and professional learning history all move with your account during the migration.
AI Search & Personalization
How does the AI-powered search work?
Search naturally using everyday language. For example, you might ask, “Show me leadership development trainings a school nurse would benefit from.” escDevelopWorks™ also recommends learning opportunities based on your previous activity. Personalized recommendations can be disabled at any time in your profile settings.
Is escDevelopWorks™ available in other languages?
Yes. A built-in language translator is available from the upper-right corner of the site, allowing users to navigate the platform in numerous languages.