Category Archives: Special Schools

  1. Power of the Pen: Crystal Leal Earns Silver Key, Finds Ability to Release Past Trauma Through Poetry

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    March 27, 2026 by HCDE Communications

    Through the written word, Crystal Leal found her voice. Her relief. Her ability to release the weight from past trauma, …
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  2. Fortis Academy Students Demonstrate Resilience at Culinary Competition

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    March 26, 2026 by HCDE Communications

    Sometimes it’s not about winning first place, but about leaving an impact on your fellow competitors and the judges. Four students from Fortis Academy represented the school at the Texas …
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  3. Special Schools Students and Staff Showcase Boots, Beats and Big Dreams at Rodeo Houston

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    March 18, 2026 by HCDE Communications

    The 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is proving to be a place where Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) students and staff can …
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  4. Special Schools Honor a Century of Progress Through Black History Month Programs

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    February 27, 2026 by HCDE Communications

    Special Schools students closed out the centennial Black History Month celebration with vibrant programs that honored historical progress while looking forward to …
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  5. New Opportunities: HCDE Unveils ABS West Production Lab, Provides New Hands-On Training for Adult Transition Program

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    February 27, 2026 by HCDE Communications

    Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) prides itself on seeking solutions for unique student populations at its four Special Schools …
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  6. HCDE Educators Recognized at HAABSE Outstanding Teacher Awards and Recognition Ceremony

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    February 24, 2026 by HCDE Communications

    Four outstanding Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) teachers were recently recognized for making lasting impacts to learners, joining others …
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  7. ABS West Serves History and Delicious Meals During “Taste of Our Roots” Cookout

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    February 20, 2026 by HCDE Communications

    Nothing brings people together or shows the beauty of one’s culture like food. The aroma of more than 100 years of recipes …
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  8. Abey Fuentes Proves That When Plans Change, Purpose Prevails

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    February 20, 2026 by HCDE Communications

    When Abey Fuentes graduated from the University of Houston-Downtown in December 2020, she had her heart set on working with troubled youth in …
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  9. Trail Rides Through New Equine Therapy Partner Enhances Student Experience for HCDE’s Special Schools

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    February 12, 2026 by HCDE Communications

    Learning is beyond a classroom’s four walls, especially at Harris County Department of Education’s (HCDE) four special schools where educators …
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  10. Students Celebrate 100 Days of Learning and Growth

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    February 12, 2026 by HCDE Communications

    From counting pennies to building confidence in behavioral skills, students across HCDE’s Special Schools and Head Start campuses marked an academic …
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