Region 4 ESC

Only 4?? days left! Register now at buff.ly/3BCSkiS for our Section 504: Common Requirements and Compliance virtual session. Whether you are new or have years of experience, this training will equip you with a deeper understanding of Section 504 and provide actionable strategies to support students. Don't miss out buff.ly/3YkGsLf

Congratulations to Alief Early College High School (AECHS) and Ambassadors Preparatory Academy (APA) for being named National Blue Ribbon Schools! Since 1982, the U.S. Department of Education’s Blue Ribbon Schools Program has honored exceptional public and private schools that achieve academic success or make substantial progress in closing achievement gaps. We’re incredibly proud of AECHS and APA for setting a high standard of excellence and delivering top-notch education to their students. Keep raising the bar!

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The Region 4 Emergency Management and School Safety Expo is next week! Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance safety protocols, hear from dynamic speakers, and network with peers—completely free for you and your district! This year's curated session tracks include: - Culture, Climate, and Community - Emergency Management and Operations - Health and Wellness - Law, Policy, and Finance Full event details are available at https://buff.ly/3Nd07GB. Register today!

We are thrilled to announce that Region 4 Education Service Center and the Texas Education Exchange Team have been honored with the Community Service Award by the Ed-Fi Alliance! This recognition highlights our commitment to advancing data in education and supporting data-driven solutions to improve student outcomes. Thank you to Ed-Fi for this incredible honor, and to our team for their dedication to driving innovation in PK-12 education.

The countdown is on! Only one week remains until Region 4’s Critical Legal Issues session on October 15. Join the legal experts at Thompson & Horton, LLP for an in-depth look at pressing legal topics impacting K-12 schools. Breakout Sessions Include: - Navigating Legalities in Special Education: A Few Case Updates for Educators - Title IX, Compliance, and the Courts: Best Practices for K–12 Schools - Cooperative Purchasing and Contracting Tips - Avoiding Costly Personnel Decisions - Protecting Our Schools: Responding to Terroristic Threats and Reports of Weapons Register today and secure your spot: https://buff.ly/4eD0Lt8. #TxEd

We're thrilled to share some fantastic news! #TheExchange team and Region 4 ESC were honored with the 2024 Ed-Fi Alliance Community Service Award at this year's #Summit. ?? This prestigious award recognizes our commitment to advancing Ed-Fi data standards across Texas and driving innovation in #educationtechnology. We're proud of our work to empower educators with data-driven insights to improve student outcomes. A special thanks to our incredible build partners; their dedication and expertise have been instrumental in our success. Specifically, for this award, a huge thank you goes to Education Analytics, EdGraph, Unicon, and Cricket Design Works. ?? Read more here: https://shorturl.at/JxEic

This World Teachers' Day, we honor the educators who inspire, guide, and empower students every day. From Region 4 to the more than 165,000 educators we serve: thank you for making a difference, one student at a time. You are the reason we celebrate!

Region 4 is proud to support our local schools! Our District Advancement Champions have been collecting school supplies since August for Holbrook Elementary, our adopted school. This week, we delivered essential school supplies like binders, markers, notebooks, and more—plus some sweet treats for the hardworking staff!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we're incredibly thankful to The Rose Breast Center for Excellence for bringing their Mobile Mammography Coach to our team! Our employees took a proactive step toward their health by receiving mammograms—right here at work. The Rose’s Mobile Mammography Program uses state-of-the-art 3D technology to provide mobile mammograms in 43 counties in Southeast Texas. Let’s continue raising awareness by encouraging the women in our lives to prioritize their health. Early detection truly saves lives. #BreastCancerAwareness #TheRose #EarlyDetection