The Access to General Curriculum department at Region 4 supports educators in ensuring that all students, including those with disabilities, have meaningful access to grade-level curriculum. The department offers professional development, coaching, and resources to support effective instructional strategies and classroom accommodations. Their work focuses on equipping teachers to create accessible learning environments that maintain high academic expectations. They also assist districts in strengthening collaboration between general and special education to promote student success.

Spotlight

Featured Events

Events found: 29
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Friday, October 30
Calm in the Classroom

Decode student behavior and walk away with real-world strategies to de-escalate challenges and keep students engaged.

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Friday, November 6
Leading Effective Classroom Management

Learn to guide teachers and build a behavior flowchart that reduces referrals and improves campus culture.

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Tuesday, November 10
Taking a Deep Dive into State Assessment Accommodations

Gain a clear understanding of assessment accommodations for Texas students with disabilities, including updates and real-world examples for STAAR, STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS, and TELPAS Alternate.

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Friday, November 13
Managing with Maslow

Explore how applying Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in the classroom helps educators meet essential student needs to boost academic achievement and improve behavior.

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Tuesday, November 17
Supporting Students with Dyscalculia

Discover the impact of dyscalculia on student learning and explore practical strategies to support success.

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Wednesday, November 18
Implementing Intensification Strategies

This is the first microlearning session in the Improving Intervention Impact Series. We will move past the myth that "intervention" just means a smaller group or more time.

Meet your District Advancement Champions

Edrice Bell, EdD
Edrice Bell, EdD

Department Director

713.744.6375

ebell@esc4.net

LaTonya Amboree
LaTonya Amboree

Assistant Director – Social Studies and MTSS

714-744-8194

latonya.amboree@esc4.net

Catherine Landry
Catherine Landry

Regional Coordinator

713-744-6555

catherine.landry@esc4.net

Kellian Hughes, EdD
Kellian Hughes, EdD

Education Specialist II

713-744-8157

kellian.hughes@esc4.net

Dixie Latiolais
Dixie Latiolais

Education Specialist I

713-744-6367

dixie.latiolais@esc4.net

Octavia Bradley
Octavia Bradley

Department Secretary

713-744-6564

octavia.bradley@esc4.net

Texas SPED Support

Special Education Information Center

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Special Education Information Center

The Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex) works collaboratively with stakeholders to provide resources and facilitate collaboration that supports the development and delivery of services to children with disabilities in our State.