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Instructional Programs

HCDE offers programs for all ages

Harris County Department of Education directly serves approximately 30,000 students with four alternative campuses, therapy services provided in local schools, Head Start and Early Head Start campuses for early childhood education, after-school programming in dozens of community and school settings and the largest adult education program in Texas.

HCDE’s Five Pillars

Adult Education Providing adult education programming with classes serving students in ESL, GED and workforce development programs
CASE for Kids Providing after-school programs through schools and private providers
Head Start Providing educational support and preschool for low-income students from birth to age 4
School-Based Therapy Services Providing physical, occupational and music therapy for students in Harris County directly in the classroom
Special Schools Providing education to students with profound physical, mental and emotional disabilities

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Harris County Department of Education
Administration Building
6300 Irvington Blvd.
Houston, TX 77022
713-694-6300

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Latest News

Highpoint’s bridge contest encourages strategy and teamwork

With three weeks to prepare and a $60 prize on the line, HCDE students put their knowledge to the test

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HCDE educators nominated for HAABSE Teacher of the Year

Courtney Atkinson, Elijah Chenier, Arial Coates, and Broderick Wyatt were honored for their dedication and excellence in education

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