Complete this required 3-day training to become a certified appraiser and support teacher growth through the Texas teacher evaluation system.
Gain practical guidance on setting and monitoring student outcome goals, understanding accountability systems, and fulfilling required trustee training.
This required training provides newly elected or appointed school board members with an overview of the Texas Education Code.
This required training provides newly elected or appointed school board members with an overview of the Texas Education Code. Hosted at Region 4 ESC in partnership with Gulf Coast Area Association of School Boards (GCAASB) Dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Free for all board members Registration required through Region 4 for credit First-year board members may stay… Continue reading School Board—Orientation to the Texas Education Code
This required training provides returning school board members with an overview of the Texas Education Code. Hosted at Region 4 ESC in partnership with Gulf Coast Area Association of School Boards (GCAASB) Dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Free for all board members Registration required through Region 4 for credit
Gain practical strategies and hands-on resources to teach foundational reading skills, including phonological awareness, phonics, and the six syllable types, in this full-day, in-person session.
Student Focused. Outcome Driven. Visionary leaders know that true accountability transcends data points. Accountability is about masterfully combining key elements within your educational framework to powerfully propel student success forward. The Region 4 Accountability Impact Summit will help you create the vision for the new school year with a focus on insights and strategies to… Continue reading Accountability Impact Summit 2025
In Texas public schools, unlicensed staff members—often referred to as Health Aides, Clinic Aides, Instructional Aides, or Special Education Aides—frequently support the delivery of basic health services. These individuals may come from diverse backgrounds: some with formal healthcare experience such as Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) or Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs), others with training in first… Continue reading Health Office Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) Orientation
This 2-hour training equips unlicensed public school personnel with the knowledge and skills needed to safely assist with student medication administration in compliance with Texas laws and district policies. Participants will learn medication types, proper storage, administration techniques, documentation procedures, and when to seek help from a school nurse. Emphasis is placed on protecting student… Continue reading School Health Safe Medication Administration in Texas Schools
This 3-day hybrid workshop is a combination of two days of training at Region 4 and an online course.
Receive current national, state, and/or local information on school health services. Identify trends and issues affecting your district/campus, give feedback on Region 4 ESC services, participate in professional learning, and network with other professionals. Registration is open to school nurse leadership network members appointed by district superintendents.
TEA is rolling out a 3-day statewide professional development to prepare teachers for the successful implementation of STEM instruction in their classrooms.
This workshop provides training for Unlicensed Diabetes Care Assistants (UDCAs) according to requirements of HB984. Participants will receive hands-on training and testing of required knowledge and skills.
This comprehensive 8-month program is designed to support newly hired Texas school nurses in building confidence, competence, and connection within their unique practice setting. The program launches with a dynamic in-person orientation focused on foundational skills, legal requirements, and the school nurse's role in student success. Participants will then engage in six monthly virtual sessions led by experienced nurse… Continue reading Foundations for Success: Texas School Nurse Orientation & Mentorship Program
This 3-day hybrid workshop is a combination of two days of training at Region 4 and an online course.
Join us for an interactive professional development session rooted in the Get Better Faster framework and focused on strengthening observation and feedback practices in STEM classrooms.
This session is offered through our collaboration with JASON Learning. This session includes a 1-year digital subscription to the module.
Blueprints for Powerful Instruction Ready to build stronger science instruction from the ground up?Join fellow educators for a one-day conference focused on designing 3D learning experiences that drive real understanding… Continue reading Region 4 Science Conference
The School Safety Expo is a free, in-person event open to anyone passionate about creating safer schools—educators, law enforcement, emergency responders, families, and community members alike. If you care about school safety, you belong here. Learn from dynamic speakers, explore best practices, and gain insights into the latest safety strategies. Strengthen your network and your… Continue reading School Safety Expo 2025
Explore how to design purposeful, integrated STEM instruction that connects multiple content areas through shared concepts and skills. This session focuses on making strategic cross-TEKS connections that strengthen student understanding… Continue reading Instructional Planning With Cross-TEKS Connections
You help students find their voice—Now let's amplify their outcomes! Join us for Connecting Voices, Region 4’s inaugural Speech-Language Pathology Conference (SLPCON), a 1-day, in-person event created for school-based SLPs and assistant SLPs eager to turn theory into powerful, student-centered support. SLPCON is about high-impact strategies that break down barriers and help students with communication… Continue reading Speech-Language Pathology Conference
This American Heart Association PEARS (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization) course is designed specifically for school nurses who are often the first healthcare responders in the school setting. The course equips… Continue reading Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization
Save the Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Brilliantly Wired. At the 26th Annual Region 4 Dyslexia Conference, we celebrate the brilliance of every learner. Discover how the science and strength of dyslexia inspire evidence-based practices, innovative tools, and lasting literacy success. Attend in person or virtually from anywhere, including on-demand access to sessions after the conference. Connect with leading researchers, experienced practitioners,… Continue reading Region 4 Dyslexia Conference 2025
This session is offered through our collaboration with JASON Learning. This session includes a 1-year digital subscription to the module.
Middle school science is rich with opportunities to build powerful conceptual connections, but students often miss these links when content is taught in isolation. Using Texas energy as a theme,… Continue reading Energy Capital: Revealing Recurring Themes and Concepts Through Real-World Connections
One Day. One Focus. Powerful Strategies for Every Language Learner. Spend one day dedicated to what matters most—helping emergent bilingual (EB) students succeed in every classroom. This isn’t just a conference. It’s your opportunity to learn from experts, connect with peers, and gain strategies you can use immediately—whether you teach, lead programs, or support EB… Continue reading Bilingual/ESL Conference 2025
Solving for Tomorrow Join us on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Region 4 McKinney Conference Center for the Region 4 Mathematics Conference. This one-day event brings together educators from across the region to share strategies, ideas, and best practices in math instruction. Why Attend? No missed class time—it’s on a Saturday! Sessions for all… Continue reading Region 4 Mathematics Conference
TSNO (Texas School Nurse Organization) Region IV Mid- Winter Meeting includes lunch, a speaker with 1-hour CNE and time to collaborate with fellow school nurses.
Receive current national, state, and/or local information on school health services. Identify trends and issues affecting your district/campus, give feedback on Region 4 ESC services, participate in professional learning, and… Continue reading School Nurse Leadership Network Meeting