Baytown Head Start Center
Contents Board of Trustees and Policy Council ............................................................ 4 Who We Are........................................................................................................ 5 Letters................................................................................................................6-7 The Superintendent The Policy Council Chairperson The Director
Center Locations................................................................................................. 8 How We Learn..................................................................................................... 9 Preparing Children for Kindergarten Ongoing Assessment
Child Success Stories Spotlight.................................................................10-11 Sheri Nibarger and Riley | Barrett Station Olga Ramos and Ricardo | Sheffield Stacey Riley and Lindsey | Baytown
Demographics.................................................................................................... 12 Staff Spotlight................................................................................................... 13 Child Outcomes Data...................................................................................14-15 Child Development Outcomes Child Health Outcomes
Community Support......................................................................................... 16 Grants and Awards Community Contributions
Reports.......................................................................................................... 17-18
Board of Trustees & Policy Council HCDE Board of Trustees
Head Start Center
Representative
Alternate
Angie Chesnut, President
Barrett Station
Agnes Hearon
Leoma Williams
Louis D. Evans, III, Vice President
Baytown
Michelle Flores
Blanca Teniente
Jim Henley, Member
Channelview
Ana Garcia
Jennifer Paschal
Debra Kerner, Member
Compton
Denise Sanders-Guy
Leesther Francis
Lt. Col. (Ret.) Roy Morales, Member
Coolwood
Angelica Islas
Jennise Lee
Marvin W. Morris, Member
Fifth Ward
Nancy Munoz
Flora Eliserio
Michael Wolfe, Member
Humble
Michelle Walker
Tiana Ochoa
JD Walker
Melody Hall
Melissa Clymer
Policy Council
KIPP Dream
Edith Guerra
Latonya Wheaton
Cara Walker, Chairperson
La Porte
Matthew Seurattan
Mary Landers
Agnes Hearon, Vice Chairperson
McWhirter
Nancy Trevino
Sandra Rivera
Matthew Seurattan, Secretary
Pugh
Aristea Longoria
San Juana Vizueth
Danielle Daniels, Treasurer
R.P. Harris
Carmen Aguirre
Carolina Medina
Sugey Garcia, Parliamentarian
San Jacinto
Julie Munoz
Jessica Guerra
Scott
Keila Norales
Micaela Rodriguez
Sheffield
Danielle Daniels
Tieshia Roberts
Tidwell/Rhodes
Maria Vargas
Tiffany Thomas
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Who We Are Our Mission To improve school readiness for children, families and the community
Our Vision To create a learning environment of excellence dedicated to positively impacting our children, families, employees, community partners and society
Our Values Communication, Honesty, Teamwork, Respect and Integrity
Our History HCDE, a political subdivision of the state of Texas, is located in Houston. The Harris County Board of Education (Board), elected by voters of Harris County, Texas, has governance responsibility over all activities and operations of the Department. In January 1999, HCDE became a Head Start grantee. HCDE Head Start service area covers approximately 600 square miles of the northeast and southeast portions of Harris County. Its boundaries extend north to Humble and Huffman. The eastern board of HCDE service delivery includes Crosby, Baytown and LaPorte. To the south, the area east of I-45 includes Clear Creek, Pasadena and Deer Park. HCDE operates 17 centers strategically located, serving over 1,250 children.
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Letters From the Superintendent... In fiscal year 2012, Harris County Department of Education adopted a new mission statement—to be a catalyst for excellence in education for all learners. To this end, HCDE adopted overarching goals that guide the department: 1. Implement research initiatives assessing community education needs. 2. Partner with community businesses to research career readiness 3. Develop effective programs securing/promoting educational success for every learner 4. Gather data informing the educational community of proven strategies 5. Create innovative delivery systems and models promoting learning 6. Inform, educate and train educators 7. Leverage resources for the best outcomes HCDE is a vibrant and diversified organization that provides services to children, educators, adults, school districts, local governments, charter schools and taxpayers. We lead and partner with school districts through the use of equalization funds to enhance the quality of education in Harris County. We welcome the opportunity to showcase our best practices and award-winning programs. We invite you to visit our campuses, our headquarters at 6300 Irvington Blvd. and our Westview site. Experience firsthand our focus and commitment to excellence. We believe that education is the tool for prosperity and success for individuals, the state and the nation.
From the Policy Council Chairperson ... When my Head Start experience began, I heard both positive and negative things about the program. My 3-year-old daughter was very interested in going to school, and Head Start was my only option. However, after the first few weeks of getting adjusted, I knew I had made the right decision. As a parent, I truly believe that education begins with us. We teach our children to like/dislike the same things we do. With this mindset, I became more involved with her school activities. I became active in her school-based parent committee and made friendships with many parents and staff at La Porte. Parent meetings are an opportunity for parents to work with Head Start to gain useful information and a better understanding of family needs. Eventually I became Policy Council representative and chair. That role helped me understand that Head Start was not just for the “children” but also for their families. In Policy Council we learned about information that affected all the centers. We were given the chance to approve grants, learn about funding budgets and launch new centers within our communities. It was also my job to bring that information back to the parents at La Porte. Being involved in Head Start helped me see the big picture and provide a positive leadership role model for my daughter. I am and always will be an advocate for Head Start. Sincerely,
Cara L. Walker, Policy Council Chairperson
Yours in education,
John E. Sawyer, Ed.D., County School Superintendent
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Letters From the Director... Over the past several years, a number of forces combined to affect the Head Start program, requiring us to adapt consistently to ensure that the program remains strong and true to its mission. The 2011-12 school year was no different. The school year presented rising costs. Federal, state and local budget deficits threatened many programs for children and families, and a new congress focused on budget cuts. So embracing our hope, HCDE Head Start rose to the challenge. We buckled down and focused on our mission: To improve school readiness for children, families and the community. Our commitment to school readiness led HCDE Head Start to initiate our curriculum and assessment selection process. Throughout the year, we reviewed various curriculums and assessments, seeking the one we thought would best support our children and families. Through this process, we selected the Frog Street Press curriculum. The Office of Head Start introduced the Head Start Parent, Family and Community Engagement Framework (PFCE), a road map to help programs work together across systems and service areas to promote parent and family engagement and children learning development. With delight, we used this tool to review our systems and work towards a more integrated and comprehensive approach to support family and child outcomes. The support and involvement of our Policy Council helped us to make great strides in the area of parent engagement. HCDE Head Start implemented the Read and Rise parent-training program, a systematic literacy engagement program designed to support children’s literacy development and celebrate the positive impact of family culture and traditions. Parents responded to the training with zeal, mentoring and supporting each other throughout the sessions. Another highlight of the year included piloting the REAL SuperMENtor Program in collaboration with San Jacinto North Child Development Laboratory School. We are excited about the opportunity to involve male community volunteers in our centers. We look forward to sharing our progress! Sincerely,
Venetia L. Peacock
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Center Locations Head Start Area 1 Locations Montgomery Co. Tomball
Klein
Huffman
Spring
Waller
Liberty Co.
Humble 7
Cypress–Fairbanks
Aldine Crosby
4
North Forest Waller Co.
Spring Branch
Katy
18
9
15 6
12
Houston
Alief
1
17
Chambers Co.
Sheldon 14 5 13
8
Goose Creek
Channelview
16
3
Galena Park Deer Park Pasadena
Fort Bend Co.
2
La Porte
10
Stafford Pearland Brazoria Co.
Clear Creek
Galveston Bay
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Galveston Co.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Barrett Station Baytown Channelview Compton Coolwood Fifth Ward Humble JD Walker KIPP La Porte McWhirter Pugh RP Harris San Jacinto Scott
17. Tidwell/Rhodes 18. HCDE Head Start -
1. BARRETT STATION CENTER 808 1/2 Magnolia Ave. Crosby, Texas 77532 (713) 696-3119 • FAX: (713) 696-3110
7. HUMBLE 110 Isaacks Rd. Humble, Texas 77338 (713) 696-3121 • FAX: (713) 696-3112
13. RP HARRIS CENTER 1262 Mae Dr. Houston, Texas 77015 (713) 455-0040 • FAX: (713) 455-0595
2. BAYTOWN CENTER 1725 Pruett St. Baytown, Texas 77520 (713) 696-3120 • FAX: (713) 696-3111
8. J.D. WALKER CENTER 7613A Wade Rd. Baytown, Texas 77521 (713) 696-3122 • FAX: (713) 696-3113
14. SAN JACINTO CENTER 5800 Uvalde Rd. Houston, Texas 77049 (713) 450-3813 • FAX: (713) 450-0820
3. CHANNELVIEW 828 Sheldon Rd. Channelview, Texas 77530 (713) 696-1852 • FAX: (281) 860-3801
9. KIPP DREAM PREP CENTER 4610 East Crosstimbers St. Houston, Texas 77016 (832) 230-0576
15. SCOTT CENTER 3300 Russell St. Houston, Texas 77026 (713) 672-0207 • FAX: (713) 672-7838
4. COMPTON CENTER 9720 Spaulding St. Houston, Texas 77016 (713) 635-4142 • FAX: (713) 631-8598
10. LA PORTE CENTER 927 S. 1st St. La Porte, Texas 77571 (713) 696-3123 • FAX: (713) 696-3114
16. SHEFFIELD CENTER 1300 Blvd. Houston, Texas 77015 (713) 450-3813 • FAX: (713) 450-0829
5. COOLWOOD CENTER 767 Coolwood Dr. Houston, Texas 77013 (713) 451-9024 • FAX: (713) 451-8356
11. MC WHIRTER CENTER 300 Pennsylvania Ave. Webster, Texas 77598 (281) 284-4892 • FAX: (281) 554-9424
17. TIDWELL/RHODES CENTER 12410 Tidwell Rd. Houston, Texas 77044 (713) 696-3124 • FAX: (713) 696-3115
6. FIFTH WARD CENTER 4014 Market St. Houston, Texas 77020 (713) 237-0264 • FAX: (713) 225-5341
12. PUGH CENTER 1042 Henke St. Houston, Texas 77020 (713) 675-6222 • FAX: (713) 675-6226
18. HCDE HEAD START - MAIN OFFICES 6300 Irvington Blvd. Houston, Texas 77022 (713) 672-9343 • FAX: (713) 672-9363
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How We Learn Preparing Children for Kindergarten Let’s Begin with the Letter People is a research-based, classroom-tested early childhood program structured to support the Head Start Program Performance Standards and the National Head Start Association (NHSA) key recommendations for teachers and parents. The Letter People curriculum is based on the following beliefs: • S chool should be a place of enjoyment — play is the work of young children, and learning should be fun. • L earning proceeds from prior knowledge — moving from the known to the new. Learning of any given concept or skill occurs best in context. Accordingly, the best educational program provides integrated experiences. • L iteracy development is an emergent process — depending on ample opportunity for use of receptive and productive oral language; exposure to various forms of print; experience with drawing and writing; and formal examination of sounds, letters and their relationships. • P hysical development is essential —children learn by doing.
•
ealthy social development is a key to success in school H and in life.
The Letter People expresses those beliefs through the reality of an interactive, center-based format, allowing children to explore, investigate and construct knowledge in ways that are interesting and fun.
Ongoing Assessment Process During the 2011-12 school year, HCDE Head Start worked with parents, teachers and district partners to establish an ongoing assessment process. The process was aligned to the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework, state early learning guidelines and the local schools expectations for students transitioning to kindergarten. Student progress was measured based on curriculum expectations, typical development and school-readiness goals. The ongoing assessment process allowed staff to determine each student's strengths and needs and their families’ priorities for their children. Ongoing assessments included the continual gathering of information using the following methods and practices:
• Family input - Informal ongoing • School readiness checklist: This is discussions with parents and an objective assessment of students’ caregivers. skill levels in the literacy and math domains. The assessment allows students to demonstrate their skills in: —— Letter identification —— Letter sound identification —— Number identification/counting —— Color identification —— Shape identification —— Positional word usage —— Print concept • Structured observations - Teachers complete informal observations and document in anecdotal notes to monitor student progress. • Portfolio collection - Teachers collect work samples to assess student knowledge of content, concept and taught acquisition of developing skills.
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Child Success Stories Spotlight Embracing hope for children with disabilities HCDE Head Start fulfills the needs of all enrolled students For HCDE Head Start parents Sheri Nibarger, Olga Ramos and Stacy Riley, embracing hope means being able to get the resources to ensure their children with disabilities are successful. At HCDE Head Start, we provide a learning environment where all children can succeed. Specialized services are offered to meet the needs of children with all kinds of disabilities, including mild behavior disorders, vision problems, autism, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome. Screening and referral services are available to all enrolled students. Through the structure of school, exposure to other children, strong educational programming and individualized therapy sessions, Head Start children with disabilities succeed and transition successfully into public schools. Student success stories include: Riley Nibarger, who was diagnosed with sensory processing disorder and is enrolled at Barrett Station center; Ricardo Ramos, who requires regular speech therapy and is enrolled at Sheffield center; and Lindsay Riley, who has Down syndrome and is enrolled at Baytown center.
Parent Involvement Total number of parent volunteers Value of Volunteer hours:
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1,181 $844,333
Riley Nibarger Barrett Station Head Start Center
Barrett Station parent Sheri Nibarger suspected her son Riley, now 4-years old, wasn’t progressing as he should. Riley’s fine motor skills were lacking, and as he grew older she noticed his vocabulary was limited. Nibarger sought help, and eventually Riley was diagnosed with sensory processing disorder. Private speech therapy sessions helped, but it wasn’t until entering the Head Start program that Riley really started to take off. Now nearing the end of his first year, Riley is stringing sentences together, asking questions and talking about his day, Nibarger said.
“He has improved tremendously since he started out at school. I used to have all these thoughts about what Riley couldn’t do. Now he’s coming home and showing me what he can do, I don’t have those thoughts.” - Sheri Nibarger, mother of Riley
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Child Success Stories Spotlight Ricardo Ramos Sheffield Head Start Center
Had it not been for regular speech therapy, Olga Ramos couldn’t imagine how far behind his peers her 5-year-old son Ricardo might be today. Ricardo, who also suffers from seizures, was hardly able to articulate when he started at Sheffield center two years ago. With regular speech therapy and the support she received to help her son at home, Ramos said Ricardo has greatly improved. “With that one-on-one attention, talking and doing activities, learning colors, doing exercises with his mouth, he has gotten way better,” Ramos said. Though Ricardo is not yet up to the level of his peers, his mother said he continues to improve and interacts well with other children.
Lindsey Riley Baytown Head Start Center
For Stacy Riley, knowing her daughter Lindsey, who has Down syndrome, would receive one-on-one time with a teacher during her preschool years was of the utmost importance. So when she learned what HCDE Head Start had to offer, she didn’t hesitate to sign her up. Now in her second year at Baytown center, Lindsey is making great strides academically and socially. “The staff have been very supportive and patient with my daughter,” Riley said. “The socialization aspect of the program is really building her character.”
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Demographics
Ages of Children Served
Number
2 Years Old
0
3 Years Old
576
4 Years Old
850
5 Years Old
0
Percentage
Eligibility
0.00% Number Percentage 40.39% Income Eligible 1,393 97.69% 59.61% Over Income 33 2.31% 0
Language
Number
Percentage
English 836 58.63%
Spanish 583 40.88%
Enrollment Funded Enrollment:
1,250
Middle Eastern
2
0.14%
Month
East Asian
3
0.21%
August
1,250 100.00%
African Language
2
0.14%
September
1,250 100.00%
October
1,250 100.00%
Unspecified 0 0.00%
November December Ethnicity Number Percentage
Hispanic 915 64.17%
Non-Hispanic 511 35.83%
Race
Number
Percentage
Asian 4 0.28%
Black or African-American
440
30.86%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
0
0.00%
White 921 64.59%
Bi-Racial 42 2.95%
Unspecified 17 1.19%
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American Indian
2
# Enrolled
Percent
1,250 100.00% 1,250 100.00%
January
1,250 100.00%
February
1,250 100.00%
March
1,250 100.00%
April
1,250 100.00%
May
1,250 100.00%
Avg. Monthly Enrollment
1,250
Total Actual Enrollment
1,426
0.14%
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Staff Spotlight Embracing Hope by Building Healthy Eating Habits Head Start Chef Linda Owens seasons her recipes with love Head Start chef Linda Owens gets her job satisfaction from the smiles and streams of happy chatter from the 3-to 5-year olds she prepares meals for at Harris County Department of Education’s Head Start Fifth Ward and Pugh centers. “I make their meals tasty and colorful,” said the five-year HCDE employee. “I love to experiment. When I go in and see the smiles on their faces, it makes my day.” A typical day starts with prep in the morning as she chops broccoli, celery and onions to heighten the appeal of meals such as chicken tetrazzini. Food nutritionists plan out a balanced, healthy menu for each center. Extra zeal and appeal is added by the center’s culinary specialist. Food can also be an exercise in improving fine and gross motor skills, said Owens. When tilapia tacos are on the menu, they arrive in multiple bowls. Children create their own meal with fish, shredded lettuce, corn, green pepper and brown rice and are charged with rolling their own tacos. Although the results may be messy, they are an important part of the learning—and eating process, said Owens. "Do unto others" is the credo Owens tries to live by, and she insists that the feelings of the 115 children she prepares food for are always valued. “I try to treat them like I want to be treated,” she said. “I try to walk in their shoes.” Center Manager Ricardo Palacios calls Owens “good-hearted.” “She’s all about the kids,” he said. Her own grandson Brandon, 5, was diagnosed at age 3 with vision and speech disabilities. He has attended HCDE Head Start for three years and benefitted
from regular sessions with a speech therapist. Owens has seen his self-confidence and school readiness skills climb. “I am an avid Head Start supporter,” said the grandmother. As she watches each child she feeds grow and develop, she hopes that she has played a part in helping them establish lifelong healthy eating habits. The nickname “Ms. Orange” attached itself to the matriarch after several of the children couldn’t pronounce Ms. Owens. When Ms. Orange enters the room with her rolling cart of food, the menu is full of joy and love. While it’s hard to corner the cook about her favorite dish she prepares, she says the kids love her “green eggs and ham” so she has offered-up the fun-yet-healthy recipe. Bon appetite from Ms. Orange!
Green Eggs and Ham Recipe from Linda Owens 1 1/6 cups uncooked brown rice 1/5 tsp. salt 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed/drained 4 large eggs 2/3 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1/3 cup diced turkey ham 1/6 cup diced, fresh green onions 2/3 tsp. sesame oil 2/3 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce
Cook rice. Set aside. Whisk eggs; set aside. Sauté onions and spinach and cook about two minutes. Add eggs and scramble. Sauté turkey ham until it begins to brown. Combine all ingredients. Season to taste. Delicious!
Head Start Staff Position Head Start Employees Former Head Start Parents
Number Percentage 234 38
Teachers 71
Teacher Qualifications Associate Degree
25
35.21%
Bachelor Degree
46
64.79%
Graduate Degree
5
7.04%
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Child Outcomes Data The graphs below represent the overall agency results. An average of 1,130 children were assessed across three time points. Children were assessed in October, January and May of the 2011 -2012 program year. The goal for children at the third time point was an average mean score of five using a six-point scale. Girls performed statistically significantly better than boys on the assessment.
Five-year-olds had scores higher than the overall mean scores at each time point. The time 5-year-olds spent in the Head Start program had a significant effect on their performance. Girls the age of 5 performed statistically significantly better than boys on the assessment.
During the 2011-2012 program year, the analysis of ongoing child assessment data reviewed the following findings: • The program data aggregated reflected a steady growth across all Head Start domains. • Girls performed statistically significantly better than boys on the assessment. • Five-year-olds had scores higher than the overall mean scores at each time point. • Overall the assessment showed the time a child spends in the Head Start program has a significant effect on their performance.
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Child Outcomes Data Child Health Outcomes Because children rely on the grown-ups in their lives to take care of them, it’s up to us to maintain ongoing communication with each other and with parents about how things are going. This includes talking about children’s healthcare. Children learn best when they are healthy. In order for children to be healthy, they need regular, ongoing care which allows for the prevention and early detection of problems. Intervening when a problem is identified early saves parents the time and money that is required to deal with a health issue once it becomes serious. What children are exposed to in their early Head Start years has a huge impact on the habits they have and how healthy they are when they grow up. Healthy kids become healthy adults!
Health Outcomes Data Medical Service
Number
Percentage
Medical Home
1,409
98.81%
Up-to-date on Preventive Care
1,311
91.94%
Dental Home
1,263
88.57%
Completed Dental Exam
1,085
76.09%
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Community Support Andrews Foundation
Andrews Foundation The Andrews Foundation awarded Head Start $2,500 for the Healthy Minds Healthy Children project, which trains teachers and staff to recognize and address children’s mental health needs. Head Start partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness Greater Houston for the project.
Target Head Start also received $2,000 from Target to support the Read Excel Achieve Lead (REAL) SuperMentors program. REAL recruits male volunteers to read books to Head Start classrooms as a way to build children’s literacy skills and inspire a love for reading at an early age.
HEB Excellence in Education Awards Head Start was a 2012 semi-finalist in the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards. H-E-B named HCDE Head Start as one of 21 semi-finalist applicants statewide in the “Early Childhood Award” category. This year H-E-B received 1,016 applications in all categories for education awards. The semi-finalist award included a $500 H-E-B gift card and award certificate.
Community Partners Total Number of community volunteers: Value of In-kind contribution:
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185 $636,943
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Reports What are the Sources for FY 2011-2012 Revenues? HCDE accounts are organized on the basis of funds, including: 1. The General Fund accounts for all revenues and expenditures not reported in another fund.
2. The Special Revenue Funds account for specific revenue sources that are limited to being used for a particular purpose. 3. The Debt Service Fund accounts for the payment of debt. 4. The Capital Projects Fund tracks the accumulation and use of resources for acquiring, constructing, and rehabilitating capital assets such as buildings.
Other Sources The $2.6M difference between total revenues of $81.5M and total expenditures of $78.9M is from the use of fund balance for various projects.
Local Sources
State Sources
Local sources of revenue generated $44,516,794, or 55 percent of total revenues. This is an increase of 1 percent over the previous fiscal year. Local revenue sources include charges for services, property taxes, local grants, and miscellaneous revenues.
State sources of revenue totaled $8,649,063, or 11 percent, of total revenues. State revenues decreased this year by $561,818, or 6 percent, over last year.
Charges for services are a significant source of revenue for the Department, and in fiscal year 2012, these constituted 25 percent of total local revenues. Property taxes (what you, as a citizen, pay for supporting education in Harris County) accounted for 23 percent of total local revenues. Other sources including local grants and miscellaneous income represented 7 percent of total local revenues.
Revenues from federal sources constituted $28,329,457, or 35 percent, of total revenues. These federal sources include grants for the Adult Education, After-school, Early Childhood Intervention Keep Pace, and Head Start programs, and various non-major governmental funds. Federal revenues showed a decline of $1,817,356 from last year due to reduction in available federal assistance.
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Federal Sources
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Reports How Was FY 2011-12 Money Spent?
Total expenditures decreased a net of $9.9M primarily due to the following: • Reductions in students served in special schools and early childhood intervention, and in therapy services due to federal and state funding changes • One-time expenditures of QZAB funds
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This is a product of the Communications and Public Information division of Harris County Department of Education. Interested persons can also review this report online and obtain additional information related to the Department by visiting www.hcde-texas.org. It is the policy of Harris County Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, limited English proficiency, or handicapping condition(s) in its programs.
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