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As principal of Highpoint School, Courtney Waters believes a student's behavior does not define who they are. Every student begins with a clean slate at HCDE. #NationalPrincipalsMonth #SeeTheImpact youtu.be/CZUAnfwtqPo?si=fKMK…

Did you know wellness includes emotional, financial and environmental health, too? Head Start brought educators together at the Healthy Minds, Healthy Families Conference to discover resources that help families build healthier futures. headstart.hcde-texas.org/ #SeetheImpact

Through the partnership between @SanJacCollege and HCDE's Head Start program, college students like Viridiana are making a difference in the lives of young learners and leaving a lasting impact! Read the full story: blog.hcde-texas.org/2026/10/… #HeadStartAwarenessMonth #SeeTheImpact

Dive into Choice Partners' annual Food & Nutrition Expo in Houston! 🌊🐠 From exploring new products to shaping the future of school menus, local school district leaders, vendors, and students come together to make a splash in school nutrition! youtu.be/-APg8xBGr90

Help us celebrate #HCDE’s October Employee of the Month, Jasmine Imo! Honored at a recent board meeting, she was recognized for her passion for helping others and her commitment to supporting Head Start families. Read her story: blog.hcde-texas.org/2026/10/… #SeetheImpact

Great principals make a lasting difference! During #NationalPrincipalsMonth, we’re celebrating the incredible leaders at our four HCDE campuses who lead with heart, champion their students, and inspire the teams who make a difference every day. youtu.be/u82HHj45sI0?si=aoCH…

Behind every student is a story, and Fortis Academy Principal Travita Godfrey is committed to helping students write their next chapter. See how she champions recovery, challenges stigma and helps students build brighter futures. #NationalPrincipalsMonth youtube.com/watch?v=GsriOvf2…

Opportunity grows when people have the right tools and connections. #HCDE’s @CGDev and Procurement teams shared their expertise with local business owners, offering guidance on grant writing, funding and public-sector procurement to help organizations navigate new growth paths.

#TeamHCDE joined @HumbleISD's State of the District to hear directly from Supt. Roger Brown and connect with community leaders. Through partnerships spanning school safety, educator support and student enrichment, #HCDE is proud to help districts support schools and students.

What does it take to build a stronger teacher pipeline? Partnership. @CES_hcde and leaders from @ChannelviewISD, @cyfairisd and @SpringISD explored how stronger pre-service training, clinical experiences and district collaboration can prepare future educators for the classroom.

Stories are shaped by people who believe in us, the communities that raise us and the traditions we carry with us. For #HispanicHeritageMonth, HCDE honors those influences by sharing the people and traditions that left a profound impact on their lives. youtube.com/watch?v=_3Lfnmyg…

Who helped shape the person you are today? For #HispanicHeritageMonth, #TeamHCDE is sharing stories of mentors, family members, educators, communities and cultural traditions that continue to influence who they are today. Hear their stories: youtube.com/watch?v=_3Lfnmyg… #SeetheImpact

Meet Trent Manuel, the new principal of ABS East! With 20+ years of experience serving students with special education needs, he brings a passion for meeting students where they are to his first principalship. Learn how he puts people first: blog.hcde-texas.org/2026/09/… #SeetheImpact

County Connections funding over the past four years has created thousands of opportunities for local youth. This year, @HCDE_CASE awarded $1.4M to nearly 70 nonprofits supporting sports, fine arts, college readiness and more, making enriching experiences more accessible.

Pressure is what creates diamonds, and that's exactly what ABS West Principal Jatata Hutton is focused on this year.💎 As students get settled into their new routines, staff are focused on ensuring everyone feels well supported! #SpecialSchools #BackToSchool #SeetheImpact

ICYMI: An #Unrivaled year is underway in the halls of #HCDE's Special Schools! With a summer of preparation behind them, #TeamHCDE welcomed students to a full season of opportunities. 🏆 Read the story: blog.hcde-texas.org/2026/08/…

Fortis Academy welcomed @GalenaParkISD representatives for a tour of the campus and a closer look at how educators support students as they navigate challenges, build resilience and work toward sobriety and graduation. Thanks for helping us change students' lives! #SeetheImapct

Welcome back! HCDE Special Schools are excited to kick off the 2026-2027 school year for students and staff with their first day back. bit.ly/4cfB6HD

🚨 Attention Harris County educators, set your alarm! Tools for Teachers is helping 1,628 educators purchase the classroom supplies they need! 📅 Friday, August 28 ⏰ 7:00 a.m. 💵 $100 classroom supply credit  Be ready, registration closes FAST! hcde-texas.org/about/educati…

@HCDE_CASE celebrated the creativity, connection, joy and innovation of “play” at the 3rd annual Houston Out-of-School Time Conference. 380+ professionals attended sessions that highlighted the importance of youth development spaces, as students showcased their STEAM knowledge.