Section 504 helps protect students with disabilities from discrimination and ensures appropriate access to education. Region 4 provides districts and charter schools with review services, professional learning, and trusted resources to help teams understand these responsibilities.

Who We Support

  • District & charter school systems
  • Campus administrators and Section 504 coordinators
  • Counselors & student support teams
  • Educators & staff responsible for accommodations

Focus Areas

  • Section 504 compliance & procedures
  • Eligibility & evaluation
  • Accommodation planning & implementation
  • Documentation & process consistency
  • Professional learning & trusted guidance

Our goal:
Help school teams carry out Section 504 responsibilities with greater clarity and consistency while improving access for students with disabilities.

Section 504 Review Services

Identify potential issues in current processes before they become bigger concerns.

Region 4 works with districts and charter schools to review existing practices, identify areas that may need attention, and provide recommendations for moving forward.

Interested in a review?


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Events

Events found: 4
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Wednesday, November 4
Implementing Section 504 in Your Schools

Master Section 504 compliance and unlock student success with practical strategies.

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Thursday, January 14
Implementing Section 504 in Your Schools

Master Section 504 compliance and unlock student success with practical strategies.

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Wednesday, February 24
Section 504 Legal Update

Align your Section 504 practices with current federal legal standards.

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Tuesday, June 8
Section 504 Summer Connect

Connect with experts and learn practical Section 504 solutions to support student success.

On-Demand Learning


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Contact Us

Dinorah Cortinas Galvan
Dinorah Cortinas Galvan

Regional Coordinator

713-744-6531

dinorah.cortinasgalvan@esc4.net

Monica Aguirre
Monica Aguirre

Regional Coordinator

713-744-6503

monica.aguirre@esc4.net

Knowledge Hub

  • TEA Section 504 website
    A centralized resource providing Section 504 guidance, resources, and important links for educators, school systems, and families. The page also includes key resources from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to support understanding and implementation of Section 504 requirements and protections for students with disabilities.

  • Technical Assistance Section 504
    Developed by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as a practical resource for Texas educators. The guide provides information and guidance to support the implementation of Section 504 and the provision of appropriate services and supports for students with disabilities or those suspected of having a disability.

  • Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools A U.S. Department of Education resource that explains the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. It helps parents and educators understand the rights of students with disabilities, including eligibility, evaluations, placement, accommodations, and schools’ responsibilities in providing a free appropriate public education (FAPE). It serves as a practical reference for understanding Section 504 protections and supporting students with disabilities in public schools.