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: 18
Event Image
Tuesday, September 23
TalkTrend Toolkit: Styling Functional Communication

Step into communication couture with the TalkTrend Toolkit—a 1-hour virtual session for school-based SLPs supporting students with complex communication needs. Unbox evidence-based strategies and ready-to-use resources to keep therapy functional...

Event Image
Wednesday, September 24
Differentiated Instruction: Practical Approaches for Today’s Challenging Classroom

Learn to meet the needs of diverse learners in all classroom.  Participants will explore instructional strategies that have been demonstrated to have a positive impact with students who have diverse...

Event Image
Wednesday, September 24
RDSPD Administrators Webinar Series

In this multi-day webinar series, examine best practices that facilitate the management of deaf education programs in Texas.

Event Image
Wednesday, October 1
Progress Monitoring in Special Education: Holding Us Accountable

Explore key components of progress monitoring tools to monitor academic and behavior progress of students with disabilities in a face-to-face or virtual setting.

Event Image
Wednesday, October 8-Thursday, October 9
Standards-Based IEP Process Training Series—October

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...

Event Image
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...

Meet Your District Advancement Champions

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

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

Assistant Director

713-744-6399

lhall@esc4.net

Amber Srock
Amber Srock

Regional Coordinator

713-744-6331

amber.srock@esc4.net

Kerra Glover
Kerra Glover

Regional Coordinator

713-744-8197

kerra.glover@esc4.net

Vandralyn French
Vandralyn French

Regional Coordinator

713.744.6315

vandralyn.french@esc4.net

Kristie Moore, PsyD
Kristie Moore, PsyD

Coordinator

713-744-6361

kristie.moore@esc4.net

Marina McCormick, EdD
Marina McCormick, EdD

Coordinator

713-744-6329

marina.mccormick@esc4.net

Texas SPED Support

Special Education Information Center

Link

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.