Harris County Department of Education (HCDE), a highly successful educational resource in the Houston metroplex, is a nonprofit tax-assisted organization dedicated to the equalization of educational opportunity and to the advancement of public schools. HCDE has been serving the county's public schools for 115 years. The organization impacts the educational community through visionary leadership, shared resources and innovative programs.
Mission
Harris County Department of Education:
Advancing Excellence in Partnership with the
Educational Community
Goals
Harris County Department of Education will have
- Programs to improve achievement for learners
- High positive visibility in the community that supports public education
- Adequate resources to efficiently and effectively accomplish its mission
- Effective technology infrastructure and systems to ensure communication and service delivery
- Professional development programs to attract and maintain qualified staff necessary to provide educational opportunities
- A cohesive planning and evaluation process resulting in successful delivery of services
