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

Events

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Events found: 7

Thursday, November 13-Friday, November 14

Implementing Section 504 in Your Schools Overview

Session ID : 1922945

Build a strong foundation in Section 504 requirements and learn how to implement effective processes in your district.

$165

Wednesday, January 14-Thursday, January 15

Implementing Section 504 in Your Schools Overview

Session ID : 1922941

Build a strong foundation in Section 504 requirements and learn how to implement effective processes in your district.

$165

Thursday, January 15

A–F Accountability Academy: Spring Cohort

Session ID : 1911657

Transform Deeper Insight into Better Outcomes The A–F accountability system is more than a grade on a report. It is a mirror of how schools are performing and where they...

$400

Tuesday, February 10

Section 504 Legal Update

Session ID : 1922941

Stay current with the latest legal updates and guidance to keep your Section 504 practices aligned with federal standards.

$170

Thursday, July 23

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...

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Friday, July 24

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...

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Meet Your District Advancement Champions

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Danette Thornton

Assistant Director

713-744-6578

danette.thornton@esc4.net

LaShonda Evans

Regional Coordinator

713-744-6380

lashonda.evans@esc4.net

Robin Ross

Regional Coordinator

713-744-6358

robin.ross@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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Accountability, Research, and Compliance Support

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

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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