Accountability, Research, and Compliance Support

The Region 4 Accountability, Research, and Compliance Support (ARCS) team is dedicated to prioritizing student outcomes by providing comprehensive resources and support to school districts, campuses, and charter schools across the region, in alignment with TEA’s strategic initiatives. We offer expert guidance and professional learning opportunities focused on enhancing student success in a wide array of areas. Our team works collaboratively to empower districts to meet state and federal requirements while driving continuous improvement and student achievement. We support Accountability, Assessment, Career and Technical Education, College, Career, and Military Readiness, Gifted and Talented/Advanced Academics, Special Populations with High Mobility (including Homeless, Migrant, Foster Care, and Military-Connected Students), At Risk and State Compensatory Education, Counseling, Section 504, and State and Federal Programs.

Key Services

Accountability Supports

At Risk and State Compensatory Education

Campus/District Testing Coordinators

Career and Technical Education

College, Career, and Military Readiness

Counseling and Guidance Support

Foster Care Supports

Gifted and Talented/Advanced Academics

McKinney -Vento Homeless Education Program (TEHCY)

Migrant Education

Results Driven Accountability

Section 504

State and Federal Programs

State Assessments

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Events found: 17

Tuesday, September 16-Friday, May 15

Strengthening Systems for Campus Testing Coordinators Series

Session ID : 1827415

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...

Campus TestingAssessmentSeries

$795

Wednesday, September 17-Wednesday, December 10

A-F Accountability Academy—Fall Cohort

Empowering Educational Excellence This 6-day academy equips campus and district leaders to understand Texas’ accountability system and apply it to strengthen ratings, close performance gaps, and support lasting student success....

accountabilityeducational leaders

$400

Thursday, September 18-Tuesday, May 12

Strengthening Systems for District Testing Coordinators Series

Session ID : 1821901

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...

AssessmentSeriesTesting

$795

Wednesday, October 1-Wednesday, April 1

From Surviving to Thriving: A Virtual Wellness Series for Counselors

School counselors give so much of themselves to support students, staff, and families—but who supports the supporters? This series is a 4-session virtual Wellness series designed to nurture the emotional...

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$160

Wednesday, October 8-Thursday, October 9

Standards-Based IEP Process Training Series—October

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...

Thursday, October 9-Thursday, April 9

Counselor Leaders Series

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...

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Isabel Hovey

Director

713-744-6366

isabel.hovey@esc4.net

Danette Thornton

Assistant Director

713-744-6578

danette.thornton@esc4.net

Dinorah Cortinas Galvan

Education Specialist II

713-744-6531

dinorah.cortinasgalvan@esc4.net

LaShonda Evans

Education Specialist II

713-744-6380

lashonda.evans@esc4.net

Monica Aguirre

Education Specialist II

713-744-6503

monica.aguirre@esc4.net

Robin Ross

Education Specialist II

713-744-6358

robin.ross@esc4.net

Pri Desai

Education Specialist I

713-744-6517

pri.desai@esc4.net

Rachel Haller

Education Specialist I

713-744-6894

rachel.haller@esc4.net

Accountability

The Accountability Leadership Network is a committee of superintendent-appointed individuals. Members receive current national, state, and local information on all areas supporting the accountability system. The goal of the network is to identify trends and issues affecting districts, to give feedback on services provided by Region 4 ESC, and to network with other professionals. For more information or registration information, please contact Robert Reeves, robert.reeves@esc4.net.

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Advanced Academics

The Advanced Academics Leadership Network is a committee of superintendent-appointed individuals. Members receive current national, state, and local information on all areas supporting advanced academics. The goal of the network is to identify trends and issues affecting districts, to give feedback on services provided by Region 4 ESC, and to network with other professionals. For more information or registration information, please contact Pri Desai, pri.desai@esc4.net.

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Career and Technical Education

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Leadership Network is a committee of superintendent-appointed individuals. Members receive current national, state, and local information on all areas supporting the CTE program. The goal of the network is to identify trends and issues affecting districts, to give feedback on services provided by Region 4 ESC, and to network with other professionals. For more information or registration information, please contact Pri Desai, pri.desai@esc4.net.

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College, Career, and Military Readiness

The College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Leadership Network is a committee of superintendent-appointed individuals. Members receive current national, state, and local information on all areas supporting CCMR. The goal of the network is to identify trends and issues affecting districts, to give feedback on services provided by Region 4 ESC, and to network with other professionals. For more information or registration information, please contact Pri Desai, pri.desai@esc4.net.

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District Testing Coordinator (DTC)

The District Testing Coordinator (DTC) Leadership Network is a committee of superintendent-appointed individuals. Members receive current state and local updates on all areas related to statewide assessments. The network’s goal is to identify trends and issues affecting districts, provide feedback on services offered by Region 4 ESC, and to network with other professionals. For more information or registration information, please contact Rachel Haller, rachel.haller@esc4.net.

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Gifted and Talented Identification

and Support” The Gifted and Talented Identification (GT) Leadership Network is a committee of superintendent-appointed individuals. Members receive current national, state, and local information on all areas supporting the GT program. The goal of the network is to identify trends and issues affecting districts, to give feedback on services provided by Region 4 ESC, and to network with other professionals. For more information or registration information, please contact Pri Desai, pri.desai@esc4.net.

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Migrant Project/MigArant Non-Project Leadership Network

The Migrant Education Program (MEP) Leadership Network is a committee of superintendent-appointed individuals. Members receive current national, state, and local information on all areas supporting MEP. The goal of the network is to identify trends and issues affecting districts, to give feedback on services provided by Region 4 ESC, and to network with other professionals. For more information or registration information, please contact Monica Aguirre, monica.aguirre@esc4.net.

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McKinney-Vento/Foster Care Leadership Network

The McKinney-Vento/Foster Care Leadership Network is a committee of superintendent-appointed individuals. Members receive current national, state, and local information on all areas supporting the McKinney -Vento/Foster Care programs. The goal of the network is to identify trends and issues affecting districts, to give feedback on services provided by Region 4 ESC, and to network with other professionals. For more information or registration information, please contact Twiana Collier, twiana.collier@esc4.net.

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Section 504 Leadership Network

The Section 504 Leadership Network is a committee of superintendent-appointed individuals. Members receive current national, state, and local information on all areas supporting the Section 504 program. The goal of the network is to identify trends and issues affecting districts, to give feedback on services provided by Region 4 ESC, and to network with other professionals. For more information or registration information, please contact Dinorah Cortinas Galvan, dinorah.cortinasgalvan@esc4.net.

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School Counselors Leadership

The Directors of Guidance Leadership Network is a committee of superintendent-appointed individuals. Members receive current national, state, and local information on all areas supporting counseling and guidance topics. The goal of the committee is to identify trends and issues affecting districts, to give feedback on services provided by Region 4 ESC, and to network with other professionals. For more information or registration information, please contact LaShonda Evans, lashonda.evans@esc4.net.

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Title I School Support/Parental Involvement

The District Title I/Parental Engagement Leadership Network is a committee of superintendent-appointed individuals. Members receive current national, state, and local information on all supported areas. The goal of the committee is to identify trends and issues affecting districts, to give feedback on services provided by Region 4 ESC, and to network with other professionals. For more information or registration information, please contact Danette Thornton, danette.thornton@esc4.net.

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Key Services

Accountability Supports

At Risk and State Compensatory Education

Campus/District Testing Coordinators

Career and Technical Education

College, Career, and Military Readiness

Counseling and Guidance Support

Foster Care Supports

Gifted and Talented/Advanced Academics

McKinney -Vento Homeless Education Program (TEHCY)

Migrant Education

Results Driven Accountability

Section 504

State and Federal Programs

State Assessments

Spotlight

College Board Counselor Workshop - September 24

Campus Testing Coordinator Conference - October 21, 2025

Events

Meet Your District Advancement Champions

Accountability

Advanced Academics

Career and Technical Education

College, Career, and Military Readiness

District Testing Coordinator (DTC)

Gifted and Talented Identification

Migrant Project/MigArant Non-Project Leadership Network

McKinney-Vento/Foster Care Leadership Network

Section 504 Leadership Network

School Counselors Leadership

Title I School Support/Parental Involvement

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