At Region 4, we’re passionate about helping districts and charters bring social studies to life. Our Social Studies team partners with educators to elevate instruction, spark student curiosity, and strengthen civic learning across campuses. Through customized professional development, hands-on curriculum support, and strategic consulting, we empower teachers to lead dynamic, student-centered classrooms. The result? Confident educators, engaged learners, and a generation of students equipped with the critical thinking skills and historical perspective to shape the future.

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Events

Events found: 9
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Monday, November 17
Laying the Groundwork: A Cohort for New and Early-Career Social Studies Teachers

Session ID : 1945765

Build confidence, community, and classroom success with Region 4’s cohort for new Social Studies teachers.

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Wednesday, December 3
Region 4 Social Studies Conference

Session ID : 1889224

Illuminate History Through the Arts Discover how social studies and fine arts work together to bring history and learning to life. The Region 4 Social Studies Conference is a one-day event designed...

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Tuesday, January 13
Cultivating the Historian’s Mindset: Scaffolding Evidence-Based Thinking in Social Studies

Session ID : 1919417

Learn practical tools to help students analyze historical information, construct arguments, and engage in meaningful discourse and writing activities that prepare them for active citizenship in a changing world.

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Tuesday, February 3
March to Mastery: Slam Dunk Strategies for Social Studies STAAR® Prep—Reteaching What Didn’t Stick

Session ID : 1897997

As the first session in the 5-part March to Mastery webinar series, this training focuses on diagnosing learning gaps and using purposeful, engaging re-teaching strategies to help students master key...

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Friday, February 6
Knocking Out the STAAR in Grade 8 Social Studies

Session ID : 1919410

Discover engaging, differentiated strategies and practical tools to streamline STAAR® review, build effective game plans, and use released questions to better prepare Grade 8 students for Social Studies success.

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Monday, February 9
March to Mastery: Slam Dunk Strategies for Social Studies STAAR® Prep—Comprehensive Review Strategies

Session ID : 1919412

As the 2nd session in the 5-part March to Mastery webinar series, this training equips educators with engaging, student-centered review structures that go beyond memorization to maximize retention, comprehension, and...

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Edrice Bell, EdD
Edrice Bell, EdD

Director

713.744.6375

ebell@esc4.net

LaTonya Amboree
LaTonya Amboree

Education Specialist Senior

714-744-8194

latonya.amboree@esc4.net

Octavia Bradley
Octavia Bradley

Department Secretary

713-744-6564

octavia.bradley@esc4.net

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