Programs and Services | 2013-2014 Adult Education
Harris County Department of Education
Harris County Department of Education Administration John E. Sawyer, Ed.D. Superintendent 713-696-0715 Celestine Harris Assistant Superintendent 713-696-0713 Linda Pitre, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent 713-696-0790 Jesus J. Amezcua, CPA Assistant Superintendent Business Services 713-696-8249 Richard A. Griffin, Ed.D. Consultant Center for School Governance, Executive Leadership and Fiscal Accountability 713-696-8259
Call on us for solutions to your education needs. Harris County Department of Education 6300 Irvington Blvd. Houston, Texas 77022
713.694.6300 www.hcde-texas.org
Offers classes to educationally disadvantaged adults beyond compulsory school age in the Houston/Harris County metropolitan area. Call 713-692-6216.
Alternative Certification Program for Principals Prepares aspiring school administrators for principal certification. Contact hcdeacp@hcde-texas.org or call 713-696-0790.
Alternative Certification Program for Teachers Trains and supports degreed professionals to become certified teachers. Candidates attend teacher training and teach in a public school with the guidance of an assigned field supervisor. Contact hcdeacp@hcde-texas.org or call 713-696-1348.
Business Services Through the School Finance Council, Business Services serves school district business managers and CFOs. The council supplies training and pertinent information on school finance and business operations. Call 713-696-8249.
Center for Grants Development Supports HCDE, 25 Harris County school districts and area charter schools in their efforts to locate and obtain funds that create, enhance or expand programs. Call 713-696-8293.
Center for Safe and Secure Schools
Instructional Support Services
Partners with federal, state and local entities and is nationally recognized as a leader in the development of increased safety-and-security strategies, standards and best practices in K-12 school environments for both students and educators. Access www.safeandsecureschools.org or call 713-696-0772.
Provides professional development and instructional support to administrators, teachers, support personnel, students, parents and the community. Call 713-696-8200.
Choice Partners Save time and money with shared services from Choice Partners cooperative. Access quality, legal procurement and contract solutions for facilities, food, supplies and technology. Access www.choicepartners.org or call 877-696-2122.
Cooperative for After School Enrichment (CASE) Mobilizes the community to work together to ensure that every child in Harris County has access to an after-school program. Call 713-696-1331.
Early Childhood Intervention–ECI Keep Pace Serves families with children under 3 with developmental delays or disabilities. This statewide agency is hosted regionally by HCDE and covers northern Harris and southern Montgomery counties, including 13 school districts. Call 281-397-4000.
Head Start Empowers preschool children ages 3-5 and their families with school readiness skills. Head Start is a federally funded program for low-income families administered locally by HCDE. Call 713-672-9343.
Center for School Governance, Executive Leadership and Fiscal Accountability Conducts and presents research, management/program performance reviews, strategic planning, efficiency studies and training/ consultation to school board members and administrators. Call 713-696-8259.
Records Management Provides low-cost, high-tech solutions to store records. Develops records control schedules and provides training, consulting, electronic imaging, microfilming and commercial record center services. Call 713-694-9022.
Research and Evaluation Institute Provides quality, scientific-based evaluation services that meet the needs of HCDE, school districts and other community groups. Call 713-696-8291.
Special Schools Assists area school districts by providing special and alternative schools. Schools meet the needs of students with disabilities and expelled/adjudicated youth. Call 713-696-8218.
Therapy Services Provides assessment, intervention, consultation, training and direct service to children with disabilities and their families. Call 713-696-8232.