Category Archives: Special Schools
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Special Schools Celebrate a Legacy of Educators That Are ‘Built Different’
Leave a commentAugust 14, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Each of Harris County Department of Education’s (HCDE) four Special Schools focuses on equipping students with the knowledge, social-emotional skills and behavior intervention techniques to return to their …
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Educators Discuss Intervention Strategies, Classroom Management at New Teacher Bootcamp
Leave a commentAugust 11, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Professional development is essential for building educators equipped to handle the unique challenges posed by students in special education. On Aug. 5-6, members …
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Staff Member’s Gesture Results in Large Back-to-School Donation for all AB School Students
Leave a commentJuly 30, 2026 by HCDE Communications
The saying goes, “closed mouths don’t get fed.” In other words, if someone remains quiet about their needs or expectations, …
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#TeamHCDE Joins Global Education Dialogue at Oxford University Roundtable
Leave a commentJuly 28, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Two members of #TeamHCDE recently traveled across the pond to discuss educational challenges at the Oxford Roundtable Symposium in England. Troy Moore, assistant principal at Highpoint School, and …
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STEM Adventures: ABS Students Compete at Soccer-Inspired Ecobot Challenge
Leave a commentJuly 9, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Even during the summer months, students at Harris County Department of Education’s (HCDE) Academic and Behavior Schools were busy learning …
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Fortis Academy Learns, Leads and Connects at ARHE/ARS/AAPG Conference
Leave a commentJuly 7, 2026 by HCDE Communications
Fresh ideas, meaningful connections and innovative strategies were all on the agenda as Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) and Fortis Academy staff …
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Supt. Colbert Showcases HCDE Special Schools, Student Initiatives to Lone Star College Representatives
Leave a commentJune 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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Fortis Academy Gives Jerry Garza New Opportunities, Path to Success with Sobriety
Leave a commentMay 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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ABS East ‘Village’ Helps Brandon Wolfe Control Behavior, Sustain Path to Graduation
Leave a commentMay 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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ABS West Valedictorian Cendria Brumfield Proves Student Potential Has No Limits
Leave a commentMay 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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