The Literacy and Language Department at Region 4 exists to support all educators with the implementation of research-based practices in the areas of reading and language arts, emergent literacy, dyslexia, and bilingual/ESL education. Our expert team offers a variety of professional learning opportunities through open enrollment sessions, instructional coaching, and customized staff development.

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Reading by Design Interactive Tools—Single Unit
Reading by Design Interactive Tools—Single Unit

RBD Interactive Tools is a collection of digital resources developed to support teachers of Reading by Design. These tools include the Reading Deck, Morpheme Deck, High Frequency Word Deck, and the What's Missing Deck. Interventionists are able to create digital decks for student groups in lieu of card stock decks. Decks may be created, saved, and added...

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Events

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Monday, November 10
High-Impact Instruction for Middle School STAAR RLA Success Cohort

Session ID : 1945394

Strengthen ELA instruction with internalization, discourse, scaffolding, and writing that drive student results.

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Monday, November 10
High-Impact Instruction for English I and II EOC Success

Session ID : 1945396

Join a focused cohort to elevate instructional preparation and student success in English I & II classrooms.

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Wednesday, November 12
Word Study Part 1- Phonological Awareness, Alphabetic Principle, Phonics, and Six Syllable Types

Session ID : 1916433

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.

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Wednesday, November 12
Developing Critical Reading to Support STAAR Success in Grades 3-5

Session ID : 1940324

Build students’ critical reading skills with daily instruction that supports stronger comprehension and STAAR success in grades 3–5.

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Tuesday, November 18
Leveraging the Science of Reading for Effective Small Groups

Session ID : 1940383

Discover practical strategies for planning and delivering small group reading instruction grounded in the science of reading for K–3 educators.

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Thursday, December 4
Region 4 Dyslexia Conference 2025

Session ID : 1867801

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,...

Meet your District Advancement Champions

Jan Cook
Jan Cook

Assistant Director

713-744-8124

jan.cook@esc4.net

Michelle Logback
Michelle Logback

Assistant Director

713-744-6804

michelle.logback@esc4.net

Nicole Da Sant Ryan
Nicole Da Sant Ryan

Assistant Director

713-744-4458

ndasantryan@esc4.net

Susie Abanobi
Susie Abanobi

Assistant Director

713-744-6360

susie.abanobi@esc4.net

Alejandra Sanchez De Tagle, EdD
Alejandra Sanchez De Tagle, EdD

Regional Coordinator

713-744-6313

alejandra.sanchezdetagle@esc4.net

Crysta Sheridan
Crysta Sheridan

Regional Coordinator

713-744-6310

crysta.sheridan@esc4.net

Diane Burke
Diane Burke

Regional Coordinator

713-744-6336

diane.burke@esc4.net

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