Support Services
Making a positive impact on students, staff and districts
HCDE supports educators and school staff with professional development opportunities in diverse instructional areas ranging from core content to special populations and educational technology, as well as offers programs supporting school safety and alternative certification. The department provides valuable operational support to districts and public agencies in Harris County in the form of an advanced records management system, facilities planning and purchasing power through the Choice Partners program.
Contact Us
Harris County Department of Education
Administration Building
6300 Irvington Blvd.
Houston, TX 77022
Phone: 713-694-6300
Email: info@hcde-texas.org
HCDE's Service Divisions
Center for Educator Success
Working to transform educator talent pipelines by partnering directly with districts to reimagine a comprehensive approach to educator recruitment, growth, advancement and leadership with the primary goal to inspire a new generation of educators to teach and lead in ways that generate real results and new opportunities for all children
Choice Partners
Providing government entities, school districts and non-profit organizations with immediate access to quality, legal procurement and contracts that are compliant with governmental procurement requirements, saving them time and money
Center for Safe and Secure Schools
Leading discussions and training about safety, security, school climate and threat assessment
Records Management
Providing physical and digital management of records for hundreds of entities, including the City of Houston and Harris County
Podcasts
Upcoming Events
Center for Safe and Secure Schools Calendar
Let's Talk Mental Health Series: Eating Disorder Realities
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Center for Safe and Secure Schools Calendar
Let's Talk Mental Health Series: Supporting DID and Navigating Self-Harm Treatment
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Virtual
Center for Safe and Secure Schools Calendar
Let's Talk Mental Health Series: The Meaning of Semicolon Day
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Virtual
Center for Safe and Secure Schools Calendar
Let's Talk Mental Health Series: Managing Anxiety Effectively and Understanding BPD
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Center for Safe and Secure Schools Calendar
Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Celebrating Professional Counselors
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Latest News
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From drone demos to overdose prevention, the event united first responders and educators around school safety priorities
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HCDE division celebrates a legacy of advancing school safety, supporting districts across Greater Houston
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After completing three-week program, teachers demonstrate knowledge in classroom management, instructional planning
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Eleri Young's 'Displaced' earns Gold Medal, American Visions Award at Scholastic nationals
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Read inspiring stories and watch videos from this year's graduation ceremonies and celebrations
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