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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Events

Events found: 6
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Monday, June 16
Reading by Design – Delving Deeper: Successful Implementation in the Secondary Classroom

Learn practical strategies for adapting Reading by Design to meet the needs, interests, and learning levels of secondary students in a classroom setting.

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Monday, July 7
Texas Dyslexia Academy 2: The Dyslexia Handbook

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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Tuesday, July 8
Dysgraphia: Understanding for Intervention

Gain a clearer understanding of dysgraphia and how it connects to dyslexia in this virtual session. You'll explore practical ways to identify the signs of dysgraphia, conduct informal evaluations, and...

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Thursday, July 17
Curriculum-Based Measurements (CBMs) for Dyslexia

This training introduces educators to Curriculum-Based Measurements (CBMs) as effective tools for assessing reading skills and monitoring student progress. Participants will learn how to administer, score, and use CBM data...

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Friday, July 18
Texas Dyslexia Academy 3: Considerations for Emergent Bilingual Students

Explore how to evaluate and support bilingual students with dyslexia by understanding second language acquisition, the advantage of bilingualism, and effective instructional approaches.

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Wednesday, July 30
Dyslexia Intervention Fundamentals with Reading by Design®

Join our trusted training program that has empowered more than 14,000 educators to transform literacy instruction for students with dyslexia. Master effective dyslexia intervention with evidence-based strategies. Understand Texas laws...

Meet your District Advancement Champions

Jan Cook

Assistant Director

Literacy & Language

713-744-8124

jan.cook@esc4.net

JaneAnn Brown

Ed Specialist II

Literacy & Language

713-744-6817

janeann.brown@esc4.net

Diane Burke

Ed Specialist I

Literacy & Language

713-744-6336

diane.burke@esc4.net

Sharon Garcia

Ed Specialist I

Literacy & Language

713-744-4420

sharon.garcia@esc4.net

Natalie Pruitt

Ed Specialist I

Literacy & Language

713-744-4426

natalie.pruitt@esc4.net

Crysta Sheridan

Ed Specialist I

Literacy & Language

713-744-6310

crysta.sheridan@esc4.net

Katherine Waindel

Ed Specialist I

Literacy & Language

713-744-6340

katherine.waindel@esc4.net

Mary Yarus

Ed Specialist II

Literacy & Language

713-744-6353

mary.yarus@esc4.net

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