Region 4 ESC

The Region 4 Child Nutrition Expo returns to the McKinney Conference Center on Thursday, April 9! 🍎 Discover new ideas, products, and partners that support strong school nutrition programs. This free event for school nutrition professionals includes: • Vendor exhibits • Food product samples • Networking with child nutrition partners Start the day with FRESH TRAYS Training, presented by the @TexasDeptofAg (separate registration required). Register for free: bit.ly/40vheKk

Education Service Centers united! All 20 Texas ESCs came together in Houston to share ideas, strengthen partnerships, and expand how we support the districts and charter schools we serve. Proud to host this biennial gathering. #R4Proud

MTSS in Action Conference: Strengthen implementation across instruction, behavior, and student wellness. 💡 Engage in proven strategies and innovative approaches that improve student outcomes at every level across classrooms, campuses, and districts. 📆 Monday, May 4, 2026 📍 Region 4 ESC McKinney Conference Center Save 40% through March 25: bit.ly/R4MTSSCon

Throwback to the '90s at the McKinney Conference Center! If you haven't seen the transformation yet, come by for a visit soon. This sleek, updated space has been the perfect venue for workshops, trainings, and events supporting school systems across the region.

Real strategies from real classrooms. #R4DLC features educator-led sessions from teachers and specialists who are actively implementing these strategies with their students every day. Join us for an educator-led experience: esc4.net/dlc

Gain clarity on district requirements at the Federal & State Fiscal Compliance Academy. Featuring federal and TEA leadership: - Tiffany W. Kesslar (@BrumanGroup) - Cory Green (@teainfo) 📅 Thurs–Fri, May 21–22 📍 Virtual + In-person Register: esc4.net/event/fiscalac…

Out with the old, in with the new. 🏗️ Our cabinet traded their thinking caps for hard hats, taking the first swings to demolish our employee offices to make way for a modern, new space. Slated to open in 2027, the new offices will feature collaborative workspaces, natural light, and enhanced technology, so our team can better support the districts and charter schools we serve. We're looking forward to watching it take shape! @pbkarchitects

Lead smarter, not harder. These sessions at #R4DLC are built for K–12 leaders ready to: • Turn AI from overwhelming to actionable • Streamline operations & reduce daily friction • Maximize the technology you already have April 17 | Region 4 MCC | esc4.net/dlc

Federal guidance. Texas implementation. The Region 4 Federal & State Fiscal Compliance Academy returns this May, offering two focused days to help districts navigate federal requirements and understand how those expectations are applied in Texas. Hear from federal and TEA leaders: - Tiffany W. Kesslar (@BrumanGroup) - Cory Green, TEA Associate Commissioner (@teainfo) 📅 Thursday–Friday, May 21–22 📍 Day 1: Virtual | Day 2: In-person Register: esc4.net/event/fiscalac…

You give a lot. Here's a little back. @YMCAHouston and Region 4 are offering every charter and district employee a free full-day family guest pass, good through March 23. Save or print yours and head to any Houston-area location near you.

The Region 4 Child Nutrition Expo returns to the McKinney Conference Center on Thursday, April 9! 🍎 Discover new ideas, products, and partners that support strong school nutrition programs. This free event for school nutrition professionals includes: • Vendor exhibits • Food product samples • Networking with child nutrition partners Start the day with FRESH TRAYS Training, presented by the @TexasDeptofAg (separate registration required). Register for free: bit.ly/40vheKk

Strengthen digital fluency. Support instructional growth. Gain tools that save time and improve engagement. One day. Practical results. Join us on Friday, April 17! Register today: bit.ly/R4DLC26-WebLan…

⚽ We're on the ball—literally. Our custom Art of Soccer soccer ball is now on display in the McKinney Conference Center lobby! Designed by Region 4's own Dave Martinez, Region 4 Design Coordinator, the 36-inch ball was generously donated by Shell and is part of a citywide campaign presented by the FIFA World Cup 26 Houston Host Committee. It spotlights moments from across the region as Houston gears up to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Stop by the MCC lobby and check it out! #ArtOfSoccer #FIFAWorldCup2026 #Houston2026 #Region4ESC

The next great innovators aren't coming. They're already here. 🏆 Fifteen teams from Region 4 districts and charters competed in this year's Engineering Design Challenge, tackling real-world problems like flooding and disaster management. Congratulations to @StaffordMSD (1st & 3rd place) and @TomballISD (2nd place) for taking home top honors. @STAFFORDSTEM

Way to go, @WallerISD, for going above and beyond in your commitment to student safety. 🏆 The district recently completed a full-scale student reunification exercise with Region 4—one of the most complex emergency response drills a district can run. We're proud to coordinate trainings like this one that help districts and charters build safer campuses for all.

@Region4ESC put on a great Engineering Competition today for area middle schools! So many innovative project ideas and the student presenters were awesome. So thankful our @SheldonSTEM students could have this opportunity. 👏👏 Thank you R4! @Dr_E_Bell @jen_wellmanr4

AI + emerging tech + blended learning models + digital leadership + more! See what’s shaping the future of learning at the 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟒 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. Featuring keynotes @friEdTechAmy and @ClayCodes. Join us April 17 and discover what’s next for learning. bit.ly/R4DLC26

The goal is no longer just to graduate. The goal is to be workforce ready. 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌 𝐂𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 connects educators, leaders, and industry partners to strengthen career pathways. 📅 Wednesday, May 6, 2026 📍 Region 4 MCC 🤝 Call for presenters and vendors is now open. 🔗 bit.ly/R4STEMCon

Region 4’s upcoming conferences are here to support you from spring planning to summer learning. From classroom strategies to leadership development, there’s something for every role. Finish the year strong. Start summer prepared. Mark your calendar and get registered today. View all upcoming events: esc4.net/conferences