Region 4 ESC

Today's #R4SchoolSafety Expo at the newly renovated McKinney Conference Center brought together educators and safety experts for an impactful day focused on enhancing school safety. Attendees explored targeted instructional tracks covering emergency management, mental health, online safety, and violence prevention, gaining practical tools to strengthen their safety protocols. The expo featured dynamic speakers, a variety of school safety vendors, and valuable networking opportunities with peers from across the Houston area. Thank you to everyone who made this event a success! 🏫✨

Congrats to the inaugural Dr. Rod Paige School Safety Award winners! This morning at the #R4SchoolSafety Expo, Pasadena ISD, Spring Branch ISD, Waller ISD, and Goose Creek CISD were honored for their outstanding dedication to school safety. Your commitment sets a high standard! #TxEd

Join our two-part virtual series on November 6 & 13 (bit.ly/504VirtualNov6) to learn about Section 504 and how to effectively implement it in your school.

⏰ Early bird registration ends October 31! Register now at http://bit.ly/CTCAcademy25 Interested in presenting? Share your expertise on STAAR, TELPAS, accommodations, and more! Submit your proposal today at https://lnkd.in/g_aC8f6P #R4CTC #CampusTesting #K12

Only 4️⃣ days left! Register now at buff.ly/3BCSkiS for our Section 504: Common Requirements and Compliance virtual session. Whether you are new or have years of experience, this training will equip you with a deeper understanding of Section 504 and provide actionable strategies to support students. Don't miss out buff.ly/3YkGsLf

Congratulations to Alief Early College High School (AECHS) and Ambassadors Preparatory Academy (APA) for being named National Blue Ribbon Schools! Since 1982, the U.S. Department of Education’s Blue Ribbon Schools Program has honored exceptional public and private schools that achieve academic success or make substantial progress in closing achievement gaps. We’re incredibly proud of AECHS and APA for setting a high standard of excellence and delivering top-notch education to their students. Keep raising the bar!

Explore Region 4's 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 bit.ly/R4SpedFall2024 This series offers targeted workshops to elevate classroom teaching and student learning! Sessions in the series provide support for: ☑️ Diagnosticians: SPP Indicators, TEA-required self-assessment, networking with peers. lunch and learn format ☑️ Early Childhood Teachers: Texas Pre-K Guidelines, IEPs, behavior and social skills, data collection ☑️ Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments: COMS, TVI, building resources, navigating special education processes ☑️ And more! Plus, check out our October and November professional learning calendar for additional offerings. Don't wait. Sign up today and take your teaching to the next level! bit.ly/R4SpedFall2024 #specialeducation #specialneeds #classroom

The Region 4 Emergency Management and School Safety Expo is next week! Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance safety protocols, hear from dynamic speakers, and network with peers—completely free for you and your district! This year's curated session tracks include: - Culture, Climate, and Community - Emergency Management and Operations - Health and Wellness - Law, Policy, and Finance Full event details are available at https://buff.ly/3Nd07GB. Register today!

We are thrilled to announce that Region 4 Education Service Center and the Texas Education Exchange Team have been honored with the Community Service Award by the Ed-Fi Alliance! This recognition highlights our commitment to advancing data in education and supporting data-driven solutions to improve student outcomes. Thank you to Ed-Fi for this incredible honor, and to our team for their dedication to driving innovation in PK-12 education.

The countdown is on! Only one week remains until Region 4’s Critical Legal Issues session on October 15. Join the legal experts at Thompson & Horton, LLP for an in-depth look at pressing legal topics impacting K-12 schools. Breakout Sessions Include: - Navigating Legalities in Special Education: A Few Case Updates for Educators - Title IX, Compliance, and the Courts: Best Practices for K–12 Schools - Cooperative Purchasing and Contracting Tips - Avoiding Costly Personnel Decisions - Protecting Our Schools: Responding to Terroristic Threats and Reports of Weapons Register today and secure your spot: https://buff.ly/4eD0Lt8. #TxEd