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: 35
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Friday, December 12
Collaborative Models for Comprehensive Literacy: Bringing Meaningful Literacy Instruction to AAC Users

This session will explore push-in therapy models to support AAC users’ language and literacy development. Participants will learn strategies for implementing a comprehensive literacy approach in classrooms through collaboration with...

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Wednesday, December 17
Lunch & Learn: New Educational Diagnostician Academy

Are you in your first three years as an educational diagnostician? Region 4 is excited to introduce our new Educational Diagnostician Academy, designed to support your understanding of this critical...

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Tuesday, January 6
Using Data to Problem Solve

Session ID : 1910257

Drive MTSS results with a clear problem-solving process. Set goals, design interventions, and track response across tiers.

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Tuesday, January 6
Playful Therapy Approaches to Motivate and Excite School-Aged Children Who Stutter

Discover how video games can transform stuttering therapy in this interactive workshop led by a game-based learning advocate. Bonus: Attendees receive a lifetime subscription to SLPVideoGames.com (valued at $108/year).

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Tuesday, January 6
Empower Every Learner: Tech, Tools & Tomorrow’s Classroom

Session ID : 1922502

Tech guru Leslie Fisher is coming to Region 4 on January 6! Get ready for practical tools, smart accessibility tips, and AI ideas that make teaching easier and learning more...

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Thursday, January 8
MTSS: Creating an Assessment Plan

Session ID : 1903691

Create a clear assessment plan for MTSS. Align screeners, diagnostics, and expectations to drive instruction.

Meet Your District Advancement Champions

Kara Zwolinski
Kara Zwolinski

Regional Coordinator - Lead Child Find, Evaluation, and ARD Supports (CFEAS)

713-744-6562

kara.zwolinski@esc4.net

Marina McCormick, EdD
Marina McCormick, EdD

Assistant Director – Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD)

713-744-6329

marina.mccormick@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

Beth Darbe, EdD, CCC-SLP
Beth Darbe, EdD, CCC-SLP

Regional Coordinator

713-744-6862

beth.darbe@esc4.net

Cathy Williams
Cathy Williams

Regional Coordinator

713-744-6801

cathy.williams@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.