The Literacy and Language Department at Region 4 exists to support all educators with the implementation of research-based practices in the areas of reading and language arts, emergent literacy, dyslexia, and bilingual/ESL education. Our expert team offers a variety of professional learning opportunities through open enrollment sessions, instructional coaching, and customized staff development.

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Reading by Design Interactive Tools—Single Unit
Reading by Design Interactive Tools—Single Unit

RBD Interactive Tools is a collection of digital resources developed to support teachers of Reading by Design. These tools include the Reading Deck, Morpheme Deck, High Frequency Word Deck, and the What's Missing Deck. Interventionists are able to create digital decks for student groups in lieu of card stock decks. Decks may be created, saved, and added...

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Events

Events found: 3
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Friday, January 9
Getting Ready for Reading by Design- Introduction to Volume 0

Session ID : 1928586

Get equipped to support early readers by learning how to use Reading by Design Volume 0, a set of 20 foundational lessons in phonological awareness, alphabet, fine motor, oral language,...

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Tuesday, January 20
Evidence-Based Writing to Support STAAR in 3rd–8th Grade

Session ID : 1940368

Empower students in grades 3–8 to craft strong short and extended constructed responses aligned to the new STAAR.

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Monday, February 23
IMRA Publishers’ Showcase 2026

Session ID : 1946093

Explore new instructional materials at the IMRA Cycle 2026 Showcase and make informed decisions for your classrooms.

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

Michelle Logback
Michelle Logback

Assistant Director

713-744-6804

michelle.logback@esc4.net

Nicole Da Sant Ryan
Nicole Da Sant Ryan

Assistant Director

713-744-4458

ndasantryan@esc4.net

Susie Abanobi
Susie Abanobi

Assistant Director

713-744-6360

susie.abanobi@esc4.net

Alejandra Sanchez De Tagle, EdD
Alejandra Sanchez De Tagle, EdD

Regional Coordinator

713-744-6313

alejandra.sanchezdetagle@esc4.net

Crysta Sheridan
Crysta Sheridan

Regional Coordinator

713-744-6310

crysta.sheridan@esc4.net

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