The Region 4 Special Education department is dedicated to advancing educational outcomes for students with disabilities. To this end, the department empowers educators and others working for fairness on behalf of students with disabilities by providing quality professional development, customized services, and products that promote evidence-based practices. The Region 4 Special Education staff approach their work with optimism, energy, and confidence, working pragmatically with current challenges while moving toward future solutions.

Spotlights

Events

Events found: 27
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Thursday, October 9-Thursday, November 6
Early Childhood Special Education and Pre-K Boot Camp

Build Confidence in Your Early Childhood Classroom Whether you're new to Pre-K or Early Childhood Special Education—or just need a refresher—this 4-day Boot Camp is designed to strengthen your skills...

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Wednesday, November 5
MTSS: Math Instruction — Elementary

Session ID : 1903690

Deepen Tier 2 and Tier 3 math interventions. Apply targeted practices that boost core skills and accelerate student growth.

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Thursday, November 6
Taking a Deep Dive into State Assessment Accommodations

Session ID : 1910572

Build confident decisions on STAAR, STAAR Alt 2, TELPAS, and TELPAS Alt accommodations with current guidance and practical examples.

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Friday, November 7
Speech-Language Pathology Conference

Session ID : 1894866

You help students find their voice—Now let's amplify their outcomes! Join us for Connecting Voices, Region 4’s inaugural Speech-Language Pathology Conference (SLPCON), a 1-day, in-person event created for school-based SLPs...

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Thursday, November 13
MTSS: Impacting District and Campus Advancement

Session ID : 1922056

Lead systemwide improvement with MTSS. Align goals, build a shared vision, and strengthen planning that drives reliable results.

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Friday, November 14
Service Delivery Models: One Size Does NOT Fit All!

Session ID : 1922060

Build a continuum of services that meets individual needs in the least restrictive environment with clear options and purpose.

Meet Your District Advancement Champions

Nicole Pigford, LMFT
Nicole Pigford, LMFT

Regional Coordinator - Behavior Supports

713-744-6836

nicole.pigford@esc4.net

Shelley Garza-Clark
Shelley Garza-Clark

Regional Coordinator - Behavior Supports

713-744-4433

shelley.garzaclark@esc4.net

Shevonne Charles
Shevonne Charles

Regional Coordinator - Behavior Supports

713-744-4463

shevonne.charles@esc4.net

Ashley Whitley
Ashley Whitley

Regional Coordinator - Mental Health & Schools

713-744-6321

ashley.whitley@esc4.net

Thelissa Edwards, EdD
Thelissa Edwards, EdD

Director

713-744-4418

thelissa.edwards@esc4.net

Kelley Watt
Kelley Watt

Assistant Director

713-744-6363

kelley.watt@esc4.net

Kristie Moore, PsyD
Kristie Moore, PsyD

Assistant Director

713-744-6361

kristie.moore@esc4.net

Linda Hall, PhD, NCED, RPED, CTSBS
Linda Hall, PhD, NCED, RPED, CTSBS

Assistant Director

713-744-6399

lhall@esc4.net

Texas SPED Support

Special Education Information Center

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Special Education Information Center

The Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex) works collaboratively with stakeholders to provide resources and facilitate collaboration that supports the development and delivery of services to children with disabilities in our State.