Region 4 Special Education

Instead of professionals ready to learn, we welcomed babies ready to play!

Today, young children who are deaf, hard of hearing, visually impaired, or deafblind gathered at Region 4's annual Babies' Day Out, engaging in hands-on, multi-sensory activities designed to support early development.

While children explored and played, families connected with educators, received coaching, and learned about services that support their child's growth from the very beginning.

Through events like this, Region 4 helps ensure families have access to the tools, resources, and support systems they need to help their children thrive.

We are grateful to the volunteers and partners who made this event a success. 🤍

The 2026 MTSS in Action Conference brings special education teams to Region 4 this May.

Learn how to deliver targeted instruction and intervention across Tier 1, 2, and 3. 💡

📆 Mon, May 4, 2026
📍 Region 4 ESC McKinney Conference Center
🔗 Reserve your spot: bit.ly/R4SEMTSS

Art is for everyone. 🎨

Last weekend, 50 students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind and their families visited The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, with Region 4's Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD).

The event featured a fully accessible guided tour of curated works, storytime connected to selected pieces, hands-on art-making, and tactile learning experiences designed to ensure meaningful access for all students.

Thank you to the Museum of Fine Arts for covering the cost of this experience for our families!

Aldine ISD Houston Independent School District Pasadena Independent School District Deer Park ISD

🚨 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫: $𝟑𝟓 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟓.

Step into the hub where learning comes together.

The AGC Conference brings educators together to strengthen how students access and engage with grade-level learning in the general classroom.

✔️ How to support students with different learning needs in the same classroom
✔️ Tools for safe, structured, and supportive learning environments
✔️ Stronger collaboration between general and special education

📅 June 9–10, 2026

This is your stop → esc4.net/agccon

Advanced AAC solutions require advanced training.

This hands-on, 2-day workshop dives deep into alternative access methods for PRC-Saltillo Empower & Nova Chat devices.

April 16–17, 2026
Region 4 MCC (AT Lab)
🔗 bit.ly/3OSYlyk

The MTSS in Action Conference highlights how Tier 1, 2, and 3 supports work together to strengthen instruction for students who need it the most.

Sessions focus on clear frameworks, aligned practices, and evidence-based approaches grounded in TEA priorities.

Register today and take the next step toward greater student outcomes in your programs.

📆 Monday, May 4, 2026
📍 Region 4 McKinney Conference Center
🔗 Reserve your spot: bit.ly/R4SEMTSS

Movement matters—especially for learners with complex needs.

Ready Bodies, Learning Minds is a 2-day workshop focused on sensory-motor development through adapted physical education.

Ideal for: Adapted PE • ECSE • Life Skills • OT/PT • O&M • PE • TVIs

📅 March 26–27
📍 Region 4 MCC
🔗 bit.ly/R4ReadyBodies

When MTSS systems are inconsistent, students who rely on additional support are impacted most.

At the Region 4 MTSS in Action Conference, learn how to better align interventions, instruction, and behavior systems to support students receiving special education services. 💡

Gain practical insight into progress monitoring, data-based decisions, and strengthening supports across all tiers.

📆 Monday, May 4, 2026
📍 Region 4 McKinney Conference Center

Save 40% through March 25: bit.ly/R4MTSSCon