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: 36
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Wednesday, January 21
Progress Monitoring in Special Education: Holding Us Accountable! Power Hour

Session ID : 1910547

Strengthen IEP progress monitoring with practical tools that track academic and behavior growth with clarity.

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Thursday, January 22
MTSS: Reading Instruction, Secondary

Session ID : 1904162

Intensify secondary reading instruction across tiers with explicit practices that build fluent, strategic readers.

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Thursday, January 22
Exploring the Motor and Cognitive Load of Teaching and Using AT/ACC

An in-depth session on how motor memory, cognitive load, and sensory processing impact Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) success. Learn practical ways to support communication growth for every learner.

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Thursday, January 22
Multi-tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS): Supports for Special Education

Session ID : 1908756

Leverage MTSS data to inform referral, evaluation, and IEP development for eligible students.

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Friday, January 23
Accommodations: Transitioning from Classroom to State Assessments

Session ID : 1939496

Help students use classroom accommodations during state assessments. Align daily practice to test expectations.

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Tuesday, January 27
Supporting Struggling Students in the Classroom

Session ID : 1903624

Apply practical strategies that strengthen instruction and support for students who need additional help.

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.