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.

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Events

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Thursday, August 28
TEA Legislative Updates for School Counselors

Session ID : 1910474

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

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Friday, September 5
Accountability Impact Summit 2025

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....

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Tuesday, September 16-Friday, May 15
Strengthening Systems for Campus Testing Coordinators Series

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...

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Thursday, September 18-Tuesday, May 12
Strengthening Systems for District Testing Coordinators Series

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...

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Friday, September 19-Thursday, April 23
New School Counselor Academy

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...

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Thursday, October 2
Elementary Counselor Best Practices Institute

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...

Meet Your District Advancement Champions

Danette Thornton
Danette Thornton

Education Specialist II

713-744-6578

danette.thornton@esc4.net

Dinorah Cortinas Galvan
Dinorah Cortinas Galvan

Education Specialist II

713-744-6531

dinorah.cortinasgalvan@esc4.net

Lashonda Evans
Lashonda Evans

Education Specialist II

713-744-6380

lashonda.evans@esc4.net

Monica Aguirre
Monica Aguirre

Education Specialist II

713-744-6503

monica.aguirre@esc4.net

Robin Ross
Robin Ross

Education Specialist II

713-744-6358

robin.ross@esc4.net

Pri Desai
Pri Desai

Education Specialist I

713-744-6517

pri.desai@esc4.net

Rachel Haller
Rachel Haller

Education Specialist I

713-744-6894

rachel.haller@esc4.net

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