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: 12
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Tuesday, October 14
Laying the Groundwork: A Cohort for New and Early-Career Social Studies Teachers

Session ID : 1927223

A yearlong professional learning experience designed to strengthen practice, build confidence, and connect educators to a supportive professional community.

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Tuesday, October 14
Lesson Internalization Content Support for Social Studies

Session ID : 1905509

Gain research-based strategies and leave with a clear process for internalizing units and lessons. You'll strengthen your pacing, assessment skills, and delivery and learn how to turn high-quality instructional materials...

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Wednesday, October 22
Cultivating the Historian’s Mindset: Scaffolding Evidence-Based Thinking in Social Studies

Session ID : 1905508

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, November 4
A More Perfect Union: Crafting Integrated Reading Language Arts and Social Studies Lessons in Elementary

Session ID : 1905512

Discover how to design interdisciplinary lessons that seamlessly integrate Reading/Language Arts and Social Studies, building literacy skills, deepening content knowledge, and engaging elementary students in meaningful explorations of history, civics,...

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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...

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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.

Meet Your District Advancement Champions

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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