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: 21
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Tuesday, December 9
TIER 1 Flexible Small Groups: Identify, Organize, Facilitate

Session ID : 1939489

Organize Tier 1 flexible groups that target needs, reteach proactively, and elevate core instruction for struggling learners.

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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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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.

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Wednesday, January 14-Thursday, January 15
Standards-Based IEP Process Training Series—January

Enhance your skills in developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and ensure compliance in this free, in-person, 2-day course. Learn how to: Use student data and FIEs Write effective PLAAFPs Develop...

Meet Your District Advancement Champions

Nicole Pigford, LMFT
Nicole Pigford, LMFT

Regional Coordinator - Positive Behavior Support

713-744-6836

nicole.pigford@esc4.net

Shelley Garza-Clark
Shelley Garza-Clark

Regional Coordinator - Positive Behavior Support

713-744-4433

shelley.garzaclark@esc4.net

Shevonne Charles
Shevonne Charles

Regional Coordinator - Positive Behavior Support

713-744-4463

shevonne.charles@esc4.net

Ashley Whitley
Ashley Whitley

Regional Coordinator - Mental Health & Schools

713-744-6321

ashley.whitley@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

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.