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Dyslexia Intervention Fundamentals with Reading by Design
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4DYS-RbDFun93025
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

Progress Monitoring in Special Education: Holding Us Accountable
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.

Elementary Counselor Best Practices Institute
Region 4 ESC McKinney Conference Center - MCC 101 7200 Northwest 100 Drive, Houston, 77092 7200 Northwest 100 Drive, Houston, TX, United StatesWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1859182
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… Continue reading Elementary Counselor Best Practices Institute

Providing Instructional Accessibilities for New Math Item Type: Fraction Model
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.

TEKS Talk: Middle School Strand 7
Offered at a discounted rate of just $25 with promo code R43DSci!

Secondary Counselor Best Practices Institute
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… Continue reading Secondary Counselor Best Practices Institute

K-12 State-wide STEM Teacher Training
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest 100 Houston, Texas 77092Website: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?isSearch=1&session_id=1921476
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… Continue reading K-12 State-wide STEM Teacher Training

K-12 State-wide STEM Teacher Training
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest 100 Houston, Texas 77092Website: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?isSearch=1&session_id=1921476
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… Continue reading K-12 State-wide STEM Teacher Training

Early Childhood Special Education and Pre-K Boot Camp
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest 100, Houston, TexasWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1905043
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

Unlicensed Diabetes Care Assistants (UDCA) Training (Virtual)
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)

Launch_K-5 Computer Science Training
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest 100 Houston, Texas 77092Website: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1920452
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

RbD Delving Deeper Series: Mastering Mastery Checks
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1891817
Strengthen your use of Mastery Checks through hands-on practice, case studies, and strategies for using data to guide placement and instructional decisions.

Strengthening STEM Through Instructional Coaching
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest 100 Houston, Texas 77092Website: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1902046
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… Continue reading Strengthening STEM Through Instructional Coaching

Instructional Coaching Bite-Sized Learning: Implementing Effective Coaching Cycles
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1907970
Gain practical strategies for planning and sustaining multi-week coaching cycles that drive meaningful teacher growth.

Launch_K-5 Computer Science Training
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest 100 Houston, Texas 77092Website: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1920452
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

Phoneme Focus Wall : A Sound Wall Tool – The What, Why, and How
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4LL-Phoneme101525
Get step-by-step guidance for using a Phoneme Focus Wall to improve early reading instruction in any classroom or intervention setting.

Launch_K-5 Computer Science Training
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest 100 Houston, Texas 77092Website: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1920452
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

Texas Dyslexia Academy 1: Foundations
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4DYS-Academy1-101625
Build a strong understanding of how reading develops, why students may struggle, and how to recognize the signs and characteristics of dyslexia.

Instructional Coaching Bite-Sized Learning: Targeted Feedback with See It, Name It, Do It
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1907973
Use the See It, Name It, Do It framework to deliver feedback that builds confidence and strengthens instruction.

Fentanyl Awareness and Emergency Preparedness
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1920477
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.

Enhancing Executive Functions in Students: A Collaborative Approach
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… Continue reading Enhancing Executive Functions in Students: A Collaborative Approach

Campus Testing Coordinator Conference
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest 100, Houston, TexasWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1828713
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… Continue reading Campus Testing Coordinator Conference

Instructional Coaching Bite-Sized Learning: Maximizing Your Reach: Efficient Feedback Strategies for Coaching Multiple Teachers
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1907978
Discover scalable tools to give high-impact feedback across classrooms—even when full coaching cycles aren’t possible.

STEM Fluency – Communication Writing Focus (Virtual)
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… Continue reading STEM Fluency – Communication Writing Focus (Virtual)

Leading a STEM Design Challenge in K-2: Don’t Be a Water Waster
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest 100 Houston, Texas 77092Website: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1920815
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… Continue reading Leading a STEM Design Challenge in K-2: Don’t Be a Water Waster

Instructional Coaching Bite-Sized Learning: Building a District Playbook
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1907979
Create a coaching playbook to unify practices across your district and accelerate student success.

Texas Dyslexia Academy 5: Screening for Dyslexia
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4DYS-Academy5-102725
Learn how to implement and interpret Texas’s required dyslexia screening process to support early identification and ongoing progress monitoring.

Texas Dyslexia Academy 2: The Dyslexia Handbook
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4DYS-Academy2-102825
Take a closer look at the 2024 Dyslexia Handbook updates while learning how to identify, evaluate, and support students with dyslexia and dysgraphia.

Instructional Coaching Bite-Sized Learning: Building the Coach/Principal Partnership that Empowers Transformation
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1908341
Explore strategies to build strong coach-principal partnerships that fuel campus-wide professional growth.

TEKS Talk: Middle School Strand 8
Offered at a discounted rate of just $25 with promo code R43DSci!

Dyslexia Intervention Fundamentals with Reading by Design
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4DYS-RbDFun11425
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

Instructional Planning With Cross-TEKS Connections
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest 100 Houston, Texas 77092Website: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?isSearch=1&session_id=1921478
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

RbD Delving Deeper Series: Mastering Mastery Checks
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1894757
Strengthen your use of Mastery Checks through hands-on practice, case studies, and strategies for using data to guide placement and instructional decisions.

Unlicensed Diabetes Care Assistants (UDCA) Training (Virtual)
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)

Speech-Language Pathology Conference
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest 100 Houston, Texas 77092Website: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1894866
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… Continue reading Speech-Language Pathology Conference

Parenting and Paternity Awareness (P.A.P.A.) Curriculum Training
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

Master Scheduling for Success! Leveraging Reading by Design®
RbD® is integral to this session as you learn to optimize your approach to scheduling for all students, especially those with dyslexia.

Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest 100 Houston, Texas 77092Website: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1901104
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

Pixels, Play, and Progress: Harnessing Digital Tools to Support Communication Growth
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

TEKS Talk: Middle School Strand 9
Offered at a discounted rate of just $25 with promo code R43DSci!

Water Matters: Revealing Recurring Themes and Concepts Through Real-World Connections
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest 100 Houston, Texas 77092Website: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?isSearch=1&session_id=1916635
Middle school science is rich with opportunities to build powerful conceptual connections, but students often miss these links when content is taught in isolation. Using water as a theme, this… Continue reading Water Matters: Revealing Recurring Themes and Concepts Through Real-World Connections

Dyslexia Intervention Fundamentals with Reading by Design
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4DYS-RbDFun12925
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

Energy Capital: Revealing Recurring Themes and Concepts Through Real-World Connections
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest 100 Houston, Texas 77092Website: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?isSearch=1&session_id=1916613
Middle school science is rich with opportunities to build powerful conceptual connections, but students often miss these links when content is taught in isolation. Using Texas energy as a theme,… Continue reading Energy Capital: Revealing Recurring Themes and Concepts Through Real-World Connections

Fentanyl Awareness and Emergency Preparedness
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1920479
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.

Unlicensed Diabetes Care Assistants (UDCA) Training (Virtual)
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)

TEKS Talk: Middle School Strand 10
Offered at a discounted rate of just $25 with promo code R43DSci!

Parenting and Paternity Awareness (P.A.P.A.) Curriculum Training
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

SI Legal and Ethical Updates
This session will provide the most current information regarding legal issues that specifically affect the SLP in daily job activities. The training is designed to prepare participants to deliver speech-language… Continue reading SI Legal and Ethical Updates

School Nurse- TSNO Region IV Midwinter Meeting TSNO Region IV Midwinter Meeting and Professional Development
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest 100 Houston, Texas 77092Website: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1919212
TSNO (Texas School Nurse Organization) Region IV Mid- Winter Meeting includes lunch, a speaker with 1-hour CNE and time to collaborate with fellow school nurses.

TEKS Talk: Middle School Strand 11
Offered at a discounted rate of just $25 with promo code R43DSci!

Addressing Behavior, Language, and Learning for Children with Traumatic Experience
This session will provide background and information on the origins and impact of trauma in children's learning. We will review research that has documented the impact of trauma on the… Continue reading Addressing Behavior, Language, and Learning for Children with Traumatic Experience

TEKS Talk: Middle School Strand 12
Offered at a discounted rate of just $25 with promo code R43DSci!

School Nurse Leadership Network Meeting
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest 100 Houston, Texas 77092Website: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1901104
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… Continue reading School Nurse Leadership Network Meeting

TEKS Talk: Middle School Strand 13/14
Offered at a discounted rate of just $25 with promo code R43DSci!

Cracking the Behavior Code: Strategies for Success
Behavior—it’s everywhere, and as SLPs, we see it impact communication daily. But let’s be real… navigating behavior can sometimes feel like decoding a secret language. In this interactive, 3-hour virtual… Continue reading Cracking the Behavior Code: Strategies for Success