This course is designed to assist personnel responsible for managing the operational, financial, and procurement functions of child nutrition programs with procedural knowledge and resources to prepare for an Administrative, Financial, and Procurement Review.
Presented as part of the Summer Science Power Hours virtual series
Discover the impact of dyscalculia on student learning and explore practical strategies to support success.
Join us for a FREE Region 4 Inspire Texas information webinar to explore how you can become a certified teacher in Texas. You'll get all the details on program requirements, admissions, fees, and hear directly from those who've completed the program. Bring your questions, and let's talk about your future!
Presented as part of the Summer Science Power Hours virtual series
Designed for campus and district leaders
This certification course equips non-medical school staff with the skills to perform CPR, use an AED, and provide basic first aid in emergency situations.
Presented as part of the Summer Science Power Hours virtual series
Presented as part of the Summer Science Power Hours virtual series
Offered at a discounted rate of just $15!
Gain practical guidance on setting and monitoring student outcome goals, understanding accountability systems, and fulfilling required trustee training.
This five-day training equips participants with the knowledge and tools to deliver effective dyslexia intervention using Reading by Design, including foundational laws, instructional best practices, and a complete set of program materials.
How do I organize, facilitate, and progress monitor?
Complete this required 3-day training to become a certified appraiser and support teacher growth through the Texas teacher evaluation system.
Presented as part of the Summer Science Power Hours virtual series
Join us for a FREE Region 4 Inspire Texas information webinar to explore how you can become a certified teacher in Texas. You'll get all the details on program requirements, admissions, fees, and hear directly from those who've completed the program. Bring your questions, and let's talk about your future!
Explore the roles and responsibilities of the general and special education teacher in the classroom. Engage in ways that these two roles collaboratively plan and implement the IEP for students receiving special education services as well as learn strategies that support struggling learners in the general education classroom.
Gain practical guidance on setting and monitoring student outcome goals, understanding accountability systems, and fulfilling required trustee training.
This required training provides newly elected or appointed school board members with an overview of the Texas Education Code.
Complete this required 1-day training to effectively evaluate and support principals using the TEA-approved T-PESS model.
Presented as part of the Summer Science Power Hours virtual series
Join us for a FREE Region 4 Inspire Texas information webinar to explore how you can become a certified teacher in Texas. You'll get all the details on program requirements, admissions, fees, and hear directly from those who've completed the program. Bring your questions, and let's talk about your future!
This five-day training equips participants with the knowledge and tools to deliver effective dyslexia intervention using Reading by Design, including foundational laws, instructional best practices, and a complete set of program materials.
This required training provides newly elected or appointed school board members with an overview of the Texas Education Code. Hosted at Region 4 ESC in partnership with Gulf Coast Area Association of School Boards (GCAASB) Dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Free for all board members Registration required through Region 4 for credit First-year board members may stay… Continue reading School Board—Orientation to the Texas Education Code
This required training provides returning school board members with an overview of the Texas Education Code. Hosted at Region 4 ESC in partnership with Gulf Coast Area Association of School Boards (GCAASB) Dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Free for all board members Registration required through Region 4 for credit
This virtual refresher session helps experienced Reading by Design® educators reconnect with the program, refine their instructional practices, and gain new strategies to enhance dyslexia intervention.
Gain practical strategies and hands-on resources to teach foundational reading skills, including phonological awareness, phonics, and the six syllable types, in this full-day, in-person session.
Offered at a discounted rate of just $15!
This certification course equips non-medical school staff with the skills to perform CPR, use an AED, and provide basic first aid in emergency situations.
Learn how to determine household eligibility for free and reduced priced meals for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs using USDA guidelines.
In Texas public schools, unlicensed staff members—often referred to as Health Aides, Clinic Aides, Instructional Aides, or Special Education Aides—frequently support the delivery of basic health services. These individuals may come from diverse backgrounds: some with formal healthcare experience such as Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) or Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs), others with training in first… Continue reading Health Office Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) Orientation
This high-energy session invites educators to dive into the STEM fluency skill of collaboration. Participants will discover how collaboration can transform STEM classrooms, design opportunities for students to engage in various group settings, and strategize on building effective team dynamics. Walk away with the tools to instill a collaborative mindset, ensuring every student plays a… Continue reading STEM Fluency: Collaboration (Virtual)
This 2-hour training equips unlicensed public school personnel with the knowledge and skills needed to safely assist with student medication administration in compliance with Texas laws and district policies. Participants will learn medication types, proper storage, administration techniques, documentation procedures, and when to seek help from a school nurse. Emphasis is placed on protecting student… Continue reading School Health Safe Medication Administration in Texas Schools
This virtual training provides school staff with the knowledge and skills to identify opioid overdoses, administer Narcan, and respond effectively to fentanyl-related emergencies in compliance with state requirements.
This in-person training prepares Unlicensed Diabetes Care Assistants to meet HB 984 requirements through hands-on instruction and skills practice.
This virtual training prepares Unlicensed Diabetes Care Assistants to meet HB 984 requirements through hands-on instruction and skills practice.
Offered at a discounted rate of just $25 with promo code R43DSci!
In compliance with HB 2176, the SBOE created Parenting and Paternity Awareness (P.A.P.A.) Curriculum which shall be used in the district's high school health curriculum. This training will address the following: parenting skills and responsibilities, including child support and other legal rights and responsibilities that come with parenthood relationship skills, including money management, communication skills, and… Continue reading Parenting and Paternity Awareness (P.A.P.A.) Curriculum Training
This session is designed to equip school-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs) with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complex ethical dilemmas encountered in educational settings. Participants will delve into common ethical issues, including service delivery models, caseload management, confidentiality, assessment practices, and collaboration with educational teams. This workshop will also provide updates on state… Continue reading Navigating Ethical Landscapes: A Map for SLPs
This five-day training equips participants with the knowledge and tools to deliver effective dyslexia intervention using Reading by Design, including foundational laws, instructional best practices, and a complete set of program materials.
This 2-day training equips certified dyslexia interventionists with the knowledge and tools to transition into using the Reading by Design® program by connecting prior expertise with program-specific practices.
Launch_K5 CS is a dynamic 3-day hybrid workshop designed for K-5 educators and aligned with the new K-5 Technology Applications TEKS implemented in the 2024-2025 school year. This workshop integrates… Continue reading Launch_K-5 Computer Science Training
Get step-by-step guidance for using a Phoneme Focus Wall to improve early reading instruction in any classroom or intervention setting.
Launch_K5 CS is a dynamic 3-day hybrid workshop designed for K-5 educators and aligned with the new K-5 Technology Applications TEKS implemented in the 2024-2025 school year. This workshop integrates… Continue reading Launch_K-5 Computer Science Training
Launch_K5 CS is a dynamic 3-day hybrid workshop designed for K-5 educators and aligned with the new K-5 Technology Applications TEKS implemented in the 2024-2025 school year. This workshop integrates… Continue reading Launch_K-5 Computer Science Training
Receive current national, state, and/or local information on school health services. Identify trends and issues affecting your district/campus, give feedback on Region 4 ESC services, participate in professional learning, and network with other professionals. Registration is open to school nurse leadership network members appointed by district superintendents.
The Texas Education Agency is rolling out a two-day immersive state-wide professional development to preparecampus administrators STEM leaders to shape, support, and sustain STEM initiatives within their district or campus. Participants will learn by doing, engaging directly in the instructional approaches most critical to the STEM endeavor: project-based learning, design-based challenges, and computational thinking. Working backwards from a model vision… Continue reading K-12 State-wide STEM Leadership Training
Learn to teach foundational Spanish literacy using multisensory strategies and seamlessly transition students into English by building on their Spanish language knowledge.
The Texas Education Agency is rolling out a two-day immersive state-wide professional development to preparecampus administrators STEM leaders to shape, support, and sustain STEM initiatives within their district or campus. Participants will learn by doing, engaging directly in the instructional approaches most critical to the STEM endeavor: project-based learning, design-based challenges, and computational thinking. Working backwards from a model vision… Continue reading K-12 State-wide STEM Leadership Training
This workshop provides training for Unlicensed Diabetes Care Assistants (UDCAs) according to requirements of HB984. Participants will receive hands-on training and testing of required knowledge and skills.
Review legislation that impacts student health. Examine strategies to improve academic performance through a variety of physical activity and health related state initiatives.
This comprehensive 8-month program is designed to support newly hired Texas school nurses in building confidence, competence, and connection within their unique practice setting. The program launches with a dynamic in-person orientation focused on foundational skills, legal requirements, and the school nurse's role in student success. Participants will then engage in six monthly virtual sessions led by experienced nurse… Continue reading Foundations for Success: Texas School Nurse Orientation & Mentorship Program
This five-day training equips participants with the knowledge and tools to deliver effective dyslexia intervention using Reading by Design, including foundational laws, instructional best practices, and a complete set of program materials.
Explore key components of progress monitoring tools to monitor academic and behavior progress of students with disabilities in a face-to-face or virtual setting.
The Elementary Counselor Best Practices Institute is designed to equip participants with the latest, strategies, techniques and resources to take their counseling program to the next level. During this dynamic event, participants will engage in interactive workshops, thought-provoking discussions and collaborative sessions designed to enhance their counseling programs and impact student outcomes.
Discover strategies to make the Fraction Model item type more accessible by giving students voice and choice in how they represent and demonstrate their understanding.
Offered at a discounted rate of just $25 with promo code R43DSci!
Join us for an immersive and empowering experience at the Secondary School Counselor Best Practices Institute, where we will delve into innovative strategies and effective techniques to enhance counseling programs in secondary schools. This institute is designed to equip secondary counselors with the tools and insights necessary to elevate their roles and maximize student outcomes.… Continue reading Secondary Counselor Best Practices Institute
The Texas Education Agency is rolling out a three-day state-wide professional development to prepare teachers for successful implementation of STEM instruction in their classrooms by immersing them directly in the role of STEM learner, engaging first-hand in high impact STEM practices such as project-based learning, design-based challenges, and computational thinking. To better understand the role STEM plays in education, educators… Continue reading K-12 State-wide STEM Teacher Training
The Texas Education Agency is rolling out a three-day state-wide professional development to prepare teachers for successful implementation of STEM instruction in their classrooms by immersing them directly in the role of STEM learner, engaging first-hand in high impact STEM practices such as project-based learning, design-based challenges, and computational thinking. To better understand the role STEM plays in education, educators… Continue reading K-12 State-wide STEM Teacher Training
Build Confidence in Your Early Childhood Classroom Whether you're new to Pre-K or Early Childhood Special Education—or just need a refresher—this 4-day Boot Camp is designed to strengthen your skills… Continue reading Early Childhood Special Education and Pre-K Boot Camp
House Bill (HB) 984 (79th Legislature) requires designated school personnel to be trained on diabetes and its management to include hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia and more as Unlicensed Diabetic care assistants. This is a virtual session with no skills verification. Skills verification should be completed by district nurse.
Launch_K5 CS is a dynamic 3-day hybrid workshop designed for K-5 educators and aligned with the new K-5 Technology Applications TEKS implemented in the 2024-2025 school year. This workshop integrates… Continue reading Launch_K-5 Computer Science Training
Strengthen your use of Mastery Checks through hands-on practice, case studies, and strategies for using data to guide placement and instructional decisions.
Join us for an interactive professional development session focused on strengthening observation and feedback practices in STEM classrooms. Rooted in the Get Better Faster framework, this training equips coordinators, instructional coaches, and campus administrators with practical strategies to deliver meaningful, actionable feedback that fosters student growth, and engagement in STEM classrooms.
Gain practical strategies for planning and sustaining multi-week coaching cycles that drive meaningful teacher growth.
Launch_K5 CS is a dynamic 3-day hybrid workshop designed for K-5 educators and aligned with the new K-5 Technology Applications TEKS implemented in the 2024-2025 school year. This workshop integrates… Continue reading Launch_K-5 Computer Science Training
Get step-by-step guidance for using a Phoneme Focus Wall to improve early reading instruction in any classroom or intervention setting.
Launch_K5 CS is a dynamic 3-day hybrid workshop designed for K-5 educators and aligned with the new K-5 Technology Applications TEKS implemented in the 2024-2025 school year. This workshop integrates… Continue reading Launch_K-5 Computer Science Training
Build a strong understanding of how reading develops, why students may struggle, and how to recognize the signs and characteristics of dyslexia.
Use the See It, Name It, Do It framework to deliver feedback that builds confidence and strengthens instruction.
This virtual training provides school staff with the knowledge and skills to identify opioid overdoses, administer Narcan, and respond effectively to fentanyl-related emergencies in compliance with state requirements.
This session is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in assessing and addressing executive function (EF) deficits in students. Participants will learn practical strategies for integrating EF into language therapy, collaborating with other members of the educational team to support students, and ultimately improving student academic and social-emotional outcomes.
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 event offers opportunities to connect, learn, and collaborate with colleagues across the region. Presented in collaboration with the Region 4 Bayou Regional Area Testing Specialists… Continue reading Campus Testing Coordinator Conference
Discover scalable tools to give high-impact feedback across classrooms—even when full coaching cycles aren’t possible.
Participants will explore how writing can serve as a powerful tool for students to explain their thinking, document the design process, and communicate ideas with clarity. Educators will engage in sampling a STEM activity that embeds authentic writing, and walk away with practical strategies to help students refine their written communication-ensuring every learner can effectively… Continue reading STEM Fluency – Communication Writing Focus (Virtual)
Bring STEM to life in your Kindergarten classroom with Don’t Be a Water Waster, a Region 4 engineering challenge where young learners become problem solvers and conservation advocates. In this hands-on session, educators will experience the challenge as learners while exploring how to guide students through the Engineering Design Process. Discover practical ways to launch the… Continue reading Leading a STEM Design Challenge in K-2: Don’t Be a Water Waster
Create a coaching playbook to unify practices across your district and accelerate student success.
Learn how to implement and interpret Texas’s required dyslexia screening process to support early identification and ongoing progress monitoring.
Take a closer look at the 2024 Dyslexia Handbook updates while learning how to identify, evaluate, and support students with dyslexia and dysgraphia.
Explore strategies to build strong coach-principal partnerships that fuel campus-wide professional growth.
Offered at a discounted rate of just $25 with promo code R43DSci!
This five-day training equips participants with the knowledge and tools to deliver effective dyslexia intervention using Reading by Design, including foundational laws, instructional best practices, and a complete set of… Continue reading Dyslexia Intervention Fundamentals with Reading by Design
Explore how to design purposeful, integrated STEM instruction that connects multiple content areas through shared concepts and skills. This session focuses on making strategic cross-TEKS connections that strengthen student understanding… Continue reading Instructional Planning With Cross-TEKS Connections
Strengthen your use of Mastery Checks through hands-on practice, case studies, and strategies for using data to guide placement and instructional decisions.
House Bill (HB) 984 (79th Legislature) requires designated school personnel to be trained on diabetes and its management to include hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia and more as Unlicensed Diabetic care assistants.… Continue reading Unlicensed Diabetes Care Assistants (UDCA) Training (Virtual)
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 and assistant SLPs eager to turn theory into powerful, student-centered support. SLPCON is about high-impact strategies that break down barriers and help students with communication… Continue reading Speech-Language Pathology Conference
In compliance with HB 2176, the SBOE created Parenting and Paternity Awareness (P.A.P.A.) Curriculum which shall be used in the district's high school health curriculum. This training will address the following:… Continue reading Parenting and Paternity Awareness (P.A.P.A.) Curriculum Training
RbD® is integral to this session as you learn to optimize your approach to scheduling for all students, especially those with dyslexia.
This American Heart Association PEARS (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization) course is designed specifically for school nurses who are often the first healthcare responders in the school setting. The course equips… Continue reading Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization
This session is designed for 21st-century speech-language pathologists working with school-age children and adolescents who experience communication challenges, including social pragmatic differences and stuttering. From pixel-packed games to interactive apps… Continue reading Pixels, Play, and Progress: Harnessing Digital Tools to Support Communication Growth