Academic and Behavior Schools East
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Students with intellectual or behavioral disabilities thrive in Academic and Behavior Schools
The Academic and Behavior Schools East, opened in 1982, provides an enriching and supportive learning environment for students aged 5-22 with intellectual, developmental and behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorder and other significant health impairments.
Area school districts contract with HCDE to provide student services at one of our two Academic and Behavior Schools. Our state-aligned curriculum emphasizes academics, life skills and behavior management. With low student-to-teacher ratios, we give students the skills needed to live independently and contribute to society. View our videos on the ABS East YouTube playlist.
Video highlights
Our Programs
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Boys Town
What are we? We are Boys Town. We believe that behaviors are learned by way of environment and relationships.
- Researched based behavior management system
- Intent on building positive relationships
- Teaching replacement behaviors to bridge social skill gaps and deficits
- Collaborative and inclusive; merging the community, parents, and stakeholders for the vision and mission of our AB campuses
How?- Data collection of 4 major categories: Adult relations, Peer relations, Classroom behaviors, and School rules
- Individualized system to meet each student’s needs
- Target behaviors are targeted using the strategies of researched based corrective teaching
- Deescalating strategies infused with the behavior curriculum
- Motivational token economy: students earn everything by points earned by displaying appropriate behaviors
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Other programs
Autism Pro
Edgenuity
Eduphoria
PowerSchool
Special Olympics
Vocational Job Sites
Boys Town Behavior Management
Boys Town Social Skills Class Period
Applied Behavior Analysis Teaching Strategies
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How to enroll in ABS East
Parents: Please note that students attending our school have been referred to us by their home school districts. If you're interested in having your child attend our school, please contact your school district.
Map & Directions
Contact Us
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Principal: Mercedes Love
7710 Office City Drive
Houston, Texas 77012
Phone: (713) 242-8036
Fax: (713) 645-5773
Upcoming Events
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December 23, 2024
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December 24, 2024
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December 25, 2024
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December 26, 2024
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December 27, 2024
Latest News
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ABS East's Love leads with heart
HCDE's newest principal, inspired by her own educators, is transforming the school's culture
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HCDE principals get candid in roundtable discussion
For National Principals Month, we sat down with our campus leaders to discuss their experiences and motivation that drive their schools forward