The Region 4 Dyslexia Team supports educators with all aspects of dyslexia as outlined in the Texas Dyslexia Handbook. Our expert team offers training to prepare Providers of Dyslexia Instruction (PDI) for program delivery or through an advanced certification pathway. In addition to the variety of sessions to build capacity with PDIs, there are other professional learning opportunities related to dyslexia provided through open enrollment sessions, instructional coaching, and customized staff development.

 

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Thursday, January 15
RbD Delving Deeper Series: Foundations of Written Composition

Session ID : 1930340

Strengthen writing instruction with a focus on grammar, sentence construction, and multisensory supports.

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Tuesday, January 20
Texas Dyslexia Academy 1: Foundations

Session ID : 1827525

Build a strong understanding of how reading develops, why students may struggle, and how to recognize the signs and characteristics of dyslexia.

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Tuesday, January 20
RbD Delving Deeper Series: Spelling and Phoneme-Grapheme Mapping

Session ID : 1945777

In this session, we will revisit the SOS procedure, spelling rules, use of the Linking Spelling to Reading Dictionary, and go deeper with phoneme-grapheme mapping.

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Thursday, January 22
Texas Dyslexia Academy 2: The Dyslexia Handbook

Session ID : 1927530

Take a closer look at the 2024 Dyslexia Handbook updates while learning how to identify, evaluate, and support students with dyslexia and dysgraphia.

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Thursday, January 22
RbD Delving Deeper Series: Handwriting

Session ID : 1930423

Strengthen your intervention practice by learning to teach manuscript and cursive handwriting, apply the WOW procedure, and effectively embed handwriting into daily lessons.

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Friday, January 23
Curriculum-Based Measurements (CBMs) for Dyslexia

Session ID : 1928556

Learn how to use CBMs to assess reading progress and guide data-driven instruction.

Meet your District Advancement Champions

Sharon Garcia
Sharon Garcia

Regional Coordinator - Dyslexia

713-744-4420

sharon.garcia@esc4.net

Jan Cook
Jan Cook

Assistant Director

713-744-8124

jan.cook@esc4.net

Crysta Sheridan
Crysta Sheridan

Regional Coordinator

713-744-6310

crysta.sheridan@esc4.net

Diane Burke
Diane Burke

Regional Coordinator

713-744-6336

diane.burke@esc4.net

JaneAnn Brown
JaneAnn Brown

Regional Coordinator

713-744-6817

janeann.brown@esc4.net

Katherine Waindel
Katherine Waindel

Education Specialist I

713-744-6340

katherine.waindel@esc4.net

Mary Yarus
Mary Yarus

Education Specialist I

713-744-6353

mary.yarus@esc4.net

Natalie Pruitt
Natalie Pruitt

Education Specialist I

713-744-4426

natalie.pruitt@esc4.net

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