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.

Events

Events found: 8
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Thursday, September 4
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, September 17
Phoneme Focus Wall : A Sound Wall Tool – The What, Why, and How

Get step-by-step guidance for using a Phoneme Focus Wall to improve early reading instruction in any classroom or intervention setting.

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Tuesday, October 14
Instructional Coaching Bite-Sized Learning: Implementing Effective Coaching Cycles

Session ID : 1907970

Gain practical strategies for planning and sustaining multi-week coaching cycles that drive meaningful teacher growth.

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Wednesday, October 15
Phoneme Focus Wall : A Sound Wall Tool – The What, Why, and How

Session ID : 1916654

Get step-by-step guidance for using a Phoneme Focus Wall to improve early reading instruction in any classroom or intervention setting.

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Thursday, October 16
Instructional Coaching Bite-Sized Learning: Targeted Feedback with See It, Name It, Do It

Session ID : 1907973

Use the See It, Name It, Do It framework to deliver feedback that builds confidence and strengthens instruction.

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Tuesday, October 21
Instructional Coaching Bite-Sized Learning: Maximizing Your Reach: Efficient Feedback Strategies for Coaching Multiple Teachers

Session ID : 1907978

Discover scalable tools to give high-impact feedback across classrooms—even when full coaching cycles aren’t possible.

Meet your District Advancement Champions

Jan Cook
Jan Cook

Assistant Director

713-744-8124

jan.cook@esc4.net

Lila Dahbura Situ
Lila Dahbura Situ

Assistant Director

713-744-6866

lila.situ@esc4.net

MICHELLE LOGBACK
MICHELLE LOGBACK

Assistant Director

713-744-6804

michelle.logback@esc4.net

Karyn Huskisson
Karyn Huskisson

Education Specialist II

713-744-6852

khuskisson@esc4.net

Nicole Da Sant-Ryan
Nicole Da Sant-Ryan

Education Specialist II

713-744-4458

ndasantryan@esc4.net

Susie Abanobi
Susie Abanobi

Education Specialist II

713-744-6360

susie.abanobi@esc4.net

EVELYN MARTINEZ
EVELYN MARTINEZ

Education Specialist, Elementary Bilingual, ESL

713-744-6591

evelyn.martinez@esc4.net

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