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: 11
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Thursday, April 16-Friday, April 17
Advanced Applications of Alternative Access for AAC Devices Workshop

A hands-on workshop exploring touch, eye gaze, head tracking, switches, CVI considerations, and access customization using PRC-Saltillo devices.

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Friday, April 24
Create & Adapt Open Makerspace

Join us for a monthly, come-and-go Create & Adapt Makers Time where educators can design and produce customized materials for students using the Region 4 Adapted Materials Makerspace.

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Thursday, May 14
Ethical Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders

This session will guide multi-disciplinary assessment teams through the requirements for full and individual evaluations (FIEs) of students suspected of the disability condition of autism.

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Wednesday, May 27
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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Wednesday, June 10-Thursday, June 11
Access to the General Curriculum Conference

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Tuesday, June 16
Special Education in Focus: Navigating A–F and RDA Accountability Systems

Session ID : 1911484

Learn how A–F and RDA affect special education results. Analyze reports to pinpoint drivers and build actions that strengthen campus performance.

Meet Your District Advancement Champions

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

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

Kerra Glover
Kerra Glover

Regional Coordinator

713-744-8197

kerra.glover@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.