Learn how to build student confidence and success on STAAR writing tasks through an evidence-based writing framework for short and extended responses.
Explore the features of argumentative texts and gain strategies to help students analyze and write in this genre across grade levels.
Understand the six syllable types to improve students’ decoding, fluency, and spelling of multisyllabic words.
Discover how to plan and organize your literacy block effectively using a weekly lesson plan aligned with standards and instructional goals.
Identify six key steps for lesson planning that align to rigorous standards and follow the gradual release of responsibility.
Gain strategies to deepen comprehension through the four cognitive pathways that prepare students for success with new STAAR items.
This required self-paced online course provides newly elected or appointed school board members with an overview of the Texas Education Code and 180 days to complete the training.
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!
Designed for campus and district leaders
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
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
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
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)
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)
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.
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.
Strengthen your understanding of Section 504 eligibility requirements through a self-paced, 3-hour online course.
Learn how to implement effective Section 504 accommodations with this flexible, self-paced online training.
Offered at a discounted rate of just $15!
Student Focused. Outcome Driven. Visionary leaders know that true accountability transcends data points. Accountability is about masterfully combining key elements within your educational framework to powerfully propel student success forward. The Region 4 Accountability Impact Summit will help you create the vision for the new school year with a focus on insights and strategies to… Continue reading Accountability Impact Summit 2025
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… Continue reading Health Office Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) Orientation
This high-energy, virtual session invites educators to dive into the STEM fluency skill of collaboration.
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
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 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:… 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… 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… Continue reading Dyslexia Intervention Fundamentals with Reading by Design
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.
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
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!
Get step-by-step guidance for using a Phoneme Focus Wall to improve early reading instruction in any classroom or intervention setting.
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
Discover best practices for assessing students, analyzing student assessment and teacher evaluation data, and empowering educators.
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
This dynamic, hands-on session dives into targeted Tier 2 behavior interventions that are practical, proactive, and proven.
TEA is rolling out a 3-day statewide professional development to prepare teachers for the successful implementation of STEM instruction in their classrooms.
Learn to teach foundational Spanish literacy using multisensory strategies and seamlessly transition students into English by building on their Spanish language knowledge.
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!
In this multi-day webinar series, examine best practices that facilitate the management of deaf education programs in Texas.
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… 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… Continue reading Dyslexia Intervention Fundamentals with Reading by Design
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… Continue reading Elementary Counselor Best Practices Institute
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… Continue reading Secondary Counselor Best Practices Institute
Enhance your skills in developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and ensure compliance in this free, in-person, 2-day course. Learn how to: Use student data and FIEs Write effective PLAAFPs Develop… Continue reading Standards-Based IEP Process Training Series—October
In this pathway, educators will explore an overview of tiered mathematics interventions, including key components of Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
Explore an overview of the MTSS framework, and explore an overview of the MTSS framework.
Gain practical systems to move beyond compliance and strengthen student access under Section 504.
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
Inspire. Empower. Lead For those stepping into leadership or refining how they lead, this 6-session series offers hands-on planning, thoughtful conversation, and new ways to help you: Rally and support… Continue reading Counselor Leaders Series
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)
This 3-day hybrid workshop is a combination of two days of training at Region 4 and an online course.
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 rooted in the Get Better Faster framework and focused on strengthening observation and feedback practices in STEM classrooms.
Gain practical strategies for planning and sustaining multi-week coaching cycles that drive meaningful teacher growth.
Get step-by-step guidance for using a Phoneme Focus Wall to improve early reading instruction in any classroom or intervention setting.
Build Brighter Futures This 8-session academy is built for counselors who want to step confidently into their role and support students from day one. Build a counseling “toolkit” for the… Continue reading New School Counselor Academy
This session is part of the Supporting All Learners to Increase Academic Engagement Series.
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… Continue reading Enhancing Executive Functions in Students: A Collaborative Approach
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
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.
Participants will analyze the connection between layered supports and effective instructional practices, developing a toolbox of practical strategies to implement in the classroom.
This session is offered through our collaboration with JASON Learning. This session includes a 1-year digital subscription to the module.
Are you in your first three years as an educational diagnostician? Region 4 is excited to introduce our new Educational Diagnostician Academy, designed to support your understanding of this critical role.
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.
Blueprints for Powerful Instruction Ready to build stronger science instruction from the ground up?Join fellow educators for a one-day conference focused on designing 3D learning experiences that drive real understanding and student success. Explore instructional blueprints that empower students to investigate phenomena, solve problems through engineering design, and think critically using scientific practices and concepts.… Continue reading Region 4 Science Conference
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.
The School Safety Expo is a free, in-person event open to anyone passionate about creating safer schools, including educators, law enforcement, emergency responders, families, and community members. If you care about school safety, you belong here. Learn from dynamic speakers, explore best practices, and gain insights into the latest safety strategies. Strengthen your network and your protocols! Register today!… Continue reading School Safety Expo 2025
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
This training is for administrators who will be observing and evaluating teachers using the RbD® dyslexia intervention program.
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… 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.