Region 4—Trans4ming Education

This month, we spotlight Humble's experience with Reading by Design®, an award-winning dyslexia intervention program. See how it’s changing lives—one student at a time.

In December, a devastating tornado left Walt Disney Elementary in Alvin, Texas, unusable. But thanks to the support of Region 4 and the remarkable resilience of the Alvin ISD community, the school is thriving once more. Together, we transformed adversity into hope.

For eight-year-old Cayla Reed, a trip to the zoo usually means auditory overload. The booming calls of animals, the constant hum of crowds, and the echoing presentations over tiny speakers all collide into a chaotic jumble she struggles to interpret.

Region 4 Education Service Center (Region 4) and Sam Houston State University (SHSU) officially announced a historic partnership at the McKinney Conference Center on February 28, 2025. The event marked a significant step in advancing crisis preparedness and response training for school leaders and law enforcement professionals.

When a murder suspect approached Buffalo Creek Elementary School last November, an employee had only moments to avert a dangerous situation. Thankfully, her training kicked in.

For years, local education agencies watched talented Spanish spelling champions hit a dead end. Without a regional spelling bee, districts had no way of advancing their champions to state and national competitions for a shot at the gold.

The Positive Prevention Project, a collaboration between La Porte Independent School District (ISD) and Region 4 Education Service Center (Region 4), is already changing student behavior and classroom culture.

When student teacher Shelby Velasquez walks into her classroom at Cy-Fair High School each morning, she’s not just observing—she’s part of the team.

Ambassadors Preparatory Academy and Alief Early College High School have earned the prestigious National Blue Ribbon School designation for 2024.