Young girl with Down syndrome working on a colorful puzzle with her teacher in a classroom.

 

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: 3
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Friday, November 6
Speech-Language Pathology Conference

Session ID : 1894866

Practical strategies. Meaningful connections. Better outcomes for students. Friday, November 6, 2026  |  Region 4 McKinney Conference Center A one-day conference designed for speech-language pathologists, assistant SLPs, and related service...

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Thursday, December 3
Region 4 Dyslexia Conference

Session ID : 1867801

The 26th Annual Region 4 Dyslexia Conference is complete, and the impact continues! Nearly 800 educators gathered to explore evidence-based instruction, student resilience, and practical tools for dyslexia support. We’re...

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Thursday, July 15-Friday, July 16
Access to the General Curriculum Conference

Region 4 AGC Conference 2026 Thank You for Joining Us Thank You for Making AGC CON 2026 a Success Thank you to everyone who attended, presented, sponsored, and supported the...

Meet Your District Advancement Champions

Nicole Price, LSP, NCSP
Nicole Price, LSP, NCSP

Regional Coordinator - Evaluation LSSP

713-744-6809

nicole.price@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

Thelissa Edwards, EdD
Thelissa Edwards, EdD

Director

713-744-4418

thelissa.edwards@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

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

Jessica Wright
Jessica Wright

Regional Coordinator

713-744-6345

jessica.wright@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.