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Supt. Colbert Showcases HCDE Special Schools, Student Initiatives to Lone Star College Representatives
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June 4, 2026 by HCDE Communications
To showcase how Harris County Department of Education is transforming the school experience for students often overlooked in traditional district …
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Category: HCDE, Special Schools, Superintendent | Tags: ABS East, ABS West, college readiness, community partnerships, educators, Fortis Academy, Harris County, Harris County Department of Education, Harris County students, Highpoint School, Highpoint School East, special schools, students
School Counselors Gather to Recharge, Reflect during ‘Thriving, Not Just Surviving’ Symposium
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June 4, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Playing off the word “Relax,” school counselors and licensed professionals gathered June 3 at the Irvington Conference Center to rejuvenate, …
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Category: Center for Safe and Secure Schools, HCDE | Tags: Center for Safe and Secure Schools, Counselor Symposium, CSSS, educators, Harris County, Harris County Department of Education, school counselors
Two Aldine ISD Students Ready for ‘Big Apple’ After Earning National Scholastic Gold Medals
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June 4, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Stephanie Leiva has never been to New York City. Her friend and classmate Alexandra de León has once before, but …
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Category: Center for Educator Success, HCDE | Tags: Aldine Independent School District, Aldine ISD, Center for Educator Success, Harris County, Harris County Department of Education, Harris County students, Scholastic, Scholastic Art, Scholastic Art & Writing, Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
CES Celebrates Successful Completion of Inaugural Lead Strong Academy
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June 2, 2026 by HCDE Communications
With the goal to strengthen school leadership, Harris County Department of Education’s Center for Educator Success (CES) recognized the completion …
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Category: Center for Educator Success, HCDE | Tags: Aldine Independent School District, Aldine ISD, Alief ISD, Center for Educator Success, educators, Harris County, Harris County Department of Education, Lead Strong Academy, Principal, principal academy, principal preparation, principals, Sheldon ISD
Dr. Sylvester Serves Up ‘Superhero’ Keynote Address at Fonwood Pre-K Celebration
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May 29, 2026 by HCDE Communications
A number of Harris County Department of Education male leadership members serve Head Start campuses as SuperMENtors, and in doing …
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Category: HCDE, Head Start, Human Resources | Tags: early childhood, Executive Leadership Team, Harris County, Harris County Department of Education, Harris County students, Head Start, Human Resources
Head Start Staff Embrace ‘Teamwork,’ Game Shows to Celebrate 2025-2026 School Year
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May 29, 2026 by HCDE Communications
With an array of games such as Family Feud, Wheel of Fortune, trivia and more, Harris County Department of Education’s …
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Category: HCDE, Head Start | Tags: educators, Harris County, Harris County Department of Education, Head Start, teachers
Fortis Academy Gives Jerry Garza New Opportunities, Path to Success with Sobriety
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May 29, 2026 by HCDE Communications
With a diploma of graduation in hand and his late brother affixed on his white shirt, Jerry Garza didn’t hesitate …
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Category: HCDE, Special Schools | Tags: Aldine Independent School District, Aldine ISD, Fortis Academy, graduation, Harris County, Harris County Department of Education, Harris County students, special schools
ABS East ‘Village’ Helps Brandon Wolfe Control Behavior, Sustain Path to Graduation
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May 29, 2026 by HCDE Communications
For Brandon Wolfe’s mother, part of her frustration before Brandon attended Academic and Behavior School (ABS) East was that she …
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Category: HCDE, Special Schools, Uncategorized | Tags: ABS East, Academic and Behavior Schools, graduation, Harris County, Harris County Department of Education, Harris County students, special schools
ABS West Valedictorian Cendria Brumfield Proves Student Potential Has No Limits
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May 27, 2026 by HCDE Communications
With the right support system, lots of hard work and determination to better oneself, anything is possible. Cendria Brumfield was referred to Academic and Behavior School (ABS) West by Brenham Independent …
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Category: Special Schools | Tags: ABS West, autism spectrum disorder, Harris County students, special schools
Fortis Academy Staff, Community Celebrate Class of 2026 Graduates
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May 27, 2026 by HCDE Communications
For five seniors at Fortis Academy, May 22 wasn’t just the end of the week but a time to celebrate …
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Category: HCDE, Special Schools | Tags: Aldine Independent School District, Aldine ISD, Galena Park ISD, graduation, Harris County, Harris County Department of Education, Harris County students, special schools

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