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Drug Impairment Training for Educational Professionals (DITEP)
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092Website: : https://bit.ly/R4Health-DITEP71025
This free two-day training equips secondary school staff with the skills to recognize and respond to signs of drug or alcohol impairment in students, helping prevent impaired driving and support… Continue reading Drug Impairment Training for Educational Professionals (DITEP)

Assistant Principal Conference
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4CLS-ApConHome
Gear up for a high-impact day built for assistant principals and education leaders to strengthen leadership and drive campus success.

Advancing Educational Leadership
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4CLS-AEL71525
Strengthen your leadership skills and meet state appraisal requirements with training that builds a positive school culture, supports teacher growth, and drives student success.

Adapting Reading by Design® (Specially Designed Instruction)
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4DYS-AdaptingRbD71725
This session guides dyslexia interventionists in adapting Reading by Design® to meet the individualized needs of students served through special education under IDEA.

School Board—Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes Through Effective Governance
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4SDS-BoardEval71625
Gain practical guidance on setting and monitoring student outcome goals, understanding accountability systems, and fulfilling required trustee training.

School Board—Orientation to the Texas Education Code
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4SDS-BoardTEC71625
This required training provides newly elected or appointed school board members with an overview of the Texas Education Code.

Fentanyl Awareness and Emergency Preparedness
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4Health-Fentanyl71725
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.

Curriculum-Based Measurements (CBMs) for Dyslexia
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4DYS-CBM71725
This session equips participants with the knowledge and skills to select, administer, and interpret curriculum-based measurements (CBMs) for reading to support dyslexia identification and data-driven instructional decisions.

Students with Medical Needs: What Are You Afraid Of?
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4Health-WhatAfraid71825
This virtual session prepares school staff to confidently support students with medical needs by addressing common concerns and providing clear, practical strategies for managing health emergencies.

Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4Health-PEARS72125
This course equips school nurses with essential skills to assess, recognize, and stabilize pediatric emergencies, enhancing their ability to respond effectively before advanced care arrives.

T-PESS: Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4CLS-TPESS72425
Complete this required 1-day training to effectively evaluate and support principals using the TEA-approved T-PESS model.

School Board—Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes Through Effective Governance
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4SDS-BoardEval72425
Gain practical guidance on setting and monitoring student outcome goals, understanding accountability systems, and fulfilling required trustee training.

T-TESS: Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4CLS-TTESS72925
Complete this required 3-day training to become a certified appraiser and support teacher growth through the Texas teacher evaluation system.

RbD Delving Deeper Series: Volume 5, From Morphological Form to Fun: It’s All Greek to Me!
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?isSearch=1&session_id=1896284
Explore engaging strategies for implementing Volume 5 to help students develop fluency, vocabulary, and word study skills through meaningful, morphology-based instruction.

Dyslexia Intervention Fundamentals with Reading by Design
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4DYS-RbDFun73025
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 Coaching Bite-Sized Learning: Empowering Teachers Through Effective Coaching
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1907953
Discover coaching strategies that boost teacher growth by aligning support with adult learning principles and motivation.

RbD Delving Deeper Series: Successful Implementation in the Secondary Classroom
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1891753
Learn how to adapt Reading by Design® for secondary students by exploring age-appropriate strategies and adjustments that support effective implementation.

T-TESS: Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4CLS-TTESS8525
Complete this required 3-day training to become a certified appraiser and support teacher growth through the Texas teacher evaluation system.

Dyslexia Intervention Fundamentals with Reading by Design
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4DYS-RBDFun8525
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

Dyslexia Intervention Fundamentals with Reading by Design
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4DYS-RbDFun8525V
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 Coaching Bite-Sized Learning: Launching Your Coaching Success: Pre-observation, Observation, and Collaboration
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1907957
Build stronger coaching relationships through effective pre-observation meetings and evidence-based classroom visits.

Fentanyl Awareness and Emergency Preparedness
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4Health-Fentanyl8525
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.

Heartsaver CPR/AED Certification for Non-Medical Staff
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092Website: : https://bit.ly/R4Health-HeartSaver8625
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.

Instructional Coaching Bite-Sized Learning: Strategic Goal Setting for Instructional Impact
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1907965
Gain practical strategies for planning and sustaining multi-week coaching cycles that drive meaningful teacher growth.

RbD Delving Deeper Series: Volume 5, From Morphological Form to Fun: It’s All Greek to Me!
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1902140
Explore engaging strategies for implementing Volume 5 to help students develop fluency, vocabulary, and word study skills through meaningful, morphology-based instruction.

Heartsaver CPR/AED Certification for Non-Medical Staff
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092Website: : https://bit.ly/R4Health-Heartsaver82125
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.

School Board—Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes Through Effective Governance
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4SDS-BoardEval82125
Gain practical guidance on setting and monitoring student outcome goals, understanding accountability systems, and fulfilling required trustee training.

Dyslexia Intervention Fundamentals with Reading by Design
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4DYS-RbDFun82225
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

T-TESS: Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4CLS-TTESS82625
Complete this required 3-day training to become a certified appraiser and support teacher growth through the Texas teacher evaluation system.

School Board—Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes Through Effective Governance
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4SDS-BoardEval82725
Gain practical guidance on setting and monitoring student outcome goals, understanding accountability systems, and fulfilling required trustee training.

School Board—Orientation to the Texas Education Code
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4SDS-BoardTxEdCode82725
This required training provides newly elected or appointed school board members with an overview of the Texas Education Code.

T-PESS: Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4CLS-TPESS82825
Complete this required 1-day training to effectively evaluate and support principals using the TEA-approved T-PESS model.

TEA Legislative Updates for School Counselors
This presentation will deliver essential updates from the 89th Texas Legislature relevant to K–12 education, with a focus on legislation impacting school counselors.

Dyslexia Intervention Fundamentals with Reading by Design
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4DYS-RbDFun9325
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

School Board—Orientation to the Texas Education Code
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4SDS-BoardOrientation9325
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… Continue reading School Board—Orientation to the Texas Education Code

School Board—2025 Legislative Update
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4SDS-BoardSpecialSess9325
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)… Continue reading School Board—2025 Legislative Update

Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL)
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: :
Join our three-day virtual Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL) training—required for T-TESS appraisers and designed to equip school leaders with the skills to build positive campus culture, strengthen instructional leadership, and… Continue reading Advancing Educational Leadership (AEL)

Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS)
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: :
This three-day virtual T-TESS Appraiser Training equips administrators, appraisers, and instructional leaders with the rubric-based evaluation expertise, observation protocols, and conferencing tools needed to certify and support teaching excellence across… Continue reading Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS)

Texas Principal Evaluation and Support System (T-PESS)
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: :
This training equips principal appraisers—and invited principals—with the tools, rubric-aligned processes, and reflective strategies needed to conduct evidence-based, collaborative evaluations that support continuous leadership growth under the Texas Principal Standards.

Refreshing your Reading by Design Instruction
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4DYS-RbDRefresh9425
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.

Word Study Part 1- Phonological Awareness, Alphabetic Principle, Phonics, and Six Syllable Types
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4LL-WordStudyPhono9425
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.

Section 504 Online Series: Eligibility
Zoom Session, Online CourseWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4ARC-Sec504SP-Eli
Strengthen your understanding of Section 504 eligibility requirements through a self-paced, 3-hour online course.

Section 504 Online Series: Accommodations
Zoom Session, Online CourseWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4ARC-Sec504SP-Acc25
Learn how to implement effective Section 504 accommodations with this flexible, self-paced online training.

Heartsaver CPR/AED Certification for Non-Medical Staff
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092Website: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1919573
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.

Health Office Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) Orientation
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1919548
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… Continue reading Health Office Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) Orientation

STEM Fluency: Collaboration
This high-energy, virtual session invites educators to dive into the STEM fluency skill of collaboration.

School Health Safe Medication Administration in Texas Schools
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1919550
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… Continue reading School Health Safe Medication Administration in Texas Schools

Fentanyl Awareness and Emergency Preparedness
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4Health-Fentanyl91025
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
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092Website: : https://bit.ly/R4Health-UDCA91125
This in-person training prepares Unlicensed Diabetes Care Assistants to meet HB 984 requirements through hands-on instruction and skills practice.

Unlicensed Diabetes Care Assistants (UDCA) Training (Virtual)
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4Health-UDCAV91125
This virtual training prepares Unlicensed Diabetes Care Assistants to meet HB 984 requirements through hands-on instruction and skills practice.

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

Dyslexia Intervention Fundamentals with Reading by Design
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4DYS-RbDFun91625
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

Reading by Design Bridge Training for Dyslexia Interventionists
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4DYS-RbDBridge91625
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.

Strengthening Systems for Campus Testing Coordinators Series
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092Website: : https://bit.ly/R4ARC-CTCSeries2526
Understand the key components of strong assessment programs Join Region 4’s new 8-session professional learning series designed exclusively for Campus Testing Coordinators (CTCs) and testing teams. This series equips you… Continue reading Strengthening Systems for Campus Testing Coordinators Series

Phoneme Focus Wall : A Sound Wall Tool – The What, Why, and How
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4LL-Phoneme91725
Get step-by-step guidance for using a Phoneme Focus Wall to improve early reading instruction in any classroom or intervention setting.

School Nurse Leadership Network Meeting
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1901102
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

Strengthening Systems for District Testing Coordinators Series
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092Website: : https://bit.ly/R4ARC-DTCSeries2526
Improve campus testing environments across your district. Join Region 4’s new 8-session professional learning series designed exclusively for District Testing Coordinators (DTCs) and District Testing Assistants (DTAs). This series equips… Continue reading Strengthening Systems for District Testing Coordinators Series

K-12 Statewide STEM Teacher Training
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?isSearch=1&session_id=1920443
TEA is rolling out a 3-day statewide professional development to prepare teachers for the successful implementation of STEM instruction in their classrooms.

Esperanza: A Structured Multisensory Spanish Language Program
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4MLS-Esperanza92325
Learn to teach foundational Spanish literacy using multisensory strategies and seamlessly transition students into English by building on their Spanish language knowledge.

Unlicensed Diabetes Care Assistants (UDCA) Training
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1900092
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.

School Health School Nurse Connections- TSNO Region IV
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092Website: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1919209
Review legislation that impacts student health. Examine strategies to improve academic performance through a variety of physical activity and health related state initiatives.

Foundations for Success: Texas School Nurse Orientation & Mentorship Program
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1919264
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… Continue reading Foundations for Success: Texas School Nurse Orientation & Mentorship Program

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

Elementary Counselor Best Practices Institute
Region 4 ESC McKinney Conference Center - MCC 101 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, 77092 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, HoustonWebsite: : 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

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

Section 504 Institute: Elevating Compliance to Implementation
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4ARC-Sec504-10925
Gain practical systems to move beyond compliance and strengthen student access under Section 504.

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 Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1920452
This 3-day hybrid workshop is a combination of two days of training at Region 4 and an online course.

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 Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1902046
Join us for an interactive professional development session rooted in the Get Better Faster framework and focused on strengthening observation and feedback practices in STEM classrooms.

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.

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.

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.

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
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.

Don’t Be a Water Waster: Leading a STEM Design Challenge in K-2
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1920815
This session is offered through our collaboration with JASON Learning. This session includes a 1-year digital subscription to the module.

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.

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.

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 Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : 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 Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : 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

Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : 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

Implementing Section 504 in Your Schools Overview
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4ARC-Sec504-111325
Build a strong foundation in Section 504 requirements and learn how to implement effective processes in your district.

Region 4 Social Studies Conference
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=1889224
Save the Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Water Matters: Revealing RTCs Through Real-World Connections
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?isSearch=1&session_id=1916635
This session is offered through our collaboration with JASON Learning. This session includes a 1-year digital subscription to the module.

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 Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : 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

Launch_K-5 Computer Science Training
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : https://www.escweb.net/tx_esc_04/catalog/session.aspx?isSearch=1&session_id=1920441
This 3-day hybrid workshop is a combination of two days of training at Region 4 and an online course.

Bilingual/ESL Conference 2025
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center 7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092, TXWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4MLS-BilingualConf25Reg
Join fellow educators, leaders, and specialists at the Region 4 Bilingual Conference, a dynamic one-day learning experience dedicated to supporting emergent bilingual (EB) students across every grade level and content… Continue reading Bilingual/ESL Conference 2025

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)

Implementing Section 504 in Your Schools Overview
Zoom Session - Region 4 ESCWebsite: : https://bit.ly/R4ARC-Sec504-011426
Build a strong foundation in Section 504 requirements and learn how to implement effective processes in your district.

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