The Access to General Curriculum department at Region 4 supports educators in ensuring that all students, including those with disabilities, have meaningful access to grade-level curriculum. The department offers professional development, coaching, and resources to support effective instructional strategies and classroom accommodations. Their work focuses on equipping teachers to create accessible learning environments that maintain high academic expectations. They also assist districts in strengthening collaboration between general and special education to promote student success.

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Featured Events

Events found: 34
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Tuesday, October 20
Accommodations: Transitioning from Classroom to State Assessments

Help students use classroom accommodations during state assessments. Align daily practice to test expectations.

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Thursday, October 22
TIER 2 Targeted Small Groups: How do I organize, facilitate, and progress monitor?

In this session, participants will examine the key components of TIER 2 targeted small groups, focusing on organizational strategies, facilitation techniques, and progress monitoring to enhance student outcomes.

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Friday, October 23
Understanding Behavior Through Function-Based Thinking

Get real-world strategies to decode student behavior and manage your classroom with Tools for Classroom Success.

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Tuesday, October 27
IEP Goal Setting: Developing Powerhouse Goals

This session will break down the anatomy of a powerhouse goal, focusing on the bridge between the Present Levels (PLAAFPs) and measurable outcomes.

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Wednesday, October 28
Everything DiSC Workplace: Building Better Working Relationships

In this training, participants will explore Everything DiSC (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Compliance), which is a personal assessment tool used to improve teamwork, leadership, and communication.

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Friday, October 30
Calm in the Classroom

Decode student behavior and walk away with real-world strategies to de-escalate challenges and keep students engaged.

Meet your District Advancement Champions

Edrice Bell, EdD
Edrice Bell, EdD

Department Director

713.744.6375

ebell@esc4.net

LaTonya Amboree
LaTonya Amboree

Assistant Director – Social Studies and MTSS

714-744-8194

latonya.amboree@esc4.net

Catherine Landry
Catherine Landry

Regional Coordinator

713-744-6555

catherine.landry@esc4.net

Kellian Hughes, EdD
Kellian Hughes, EdD

Education Specialist II

713-744-8157

kellian.hughes@esc4.net

Dixie Latiolais
Dixie Latiolais

Education Specialist I

713-744-6367

dixie.latiolais@esc4.net

Octavia Bradley
Octavia Bradley

Department Secretary

713-744-6564

octavia.bradley@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.