The Harris County Department of Education is a public entity dedicated to helping meet the needs of uniquely challenged learners and school staff in the state’s largest county through innovative programming and support services. HCDE directly serves approximately 30,000 students with four alternative campuses, therapy services provided in local schools, 17 Head Start centers for early childhood education, after-school programming in dozens of community and school settings and the largest adult education program in Texas.  

HCDE also 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.

These services are supported by a property tax of approximately ½ cent (about $9 annually for the average Harris County homeowner) as well as a revenue-generating model for some divisions. With this funding, HCDE provides savings to Harris County’s 25 school districts, allowing districts to keep money in the classroom and preserve their own tax rates. HCDE has lowered its tax rate for the last five years, consistently staying below the effective tax rate, providing exceptional value to Harris County taxpayers.

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Harris County Department of Education

Harris County Department of Education's headquarters in Houston, TX, United States

This department oversees the management of physical resources, maintenance, and procurement activities.

Facilities and Services

This department focuses on delivering educational programs and support for students.

Education Services

This department oversees educational programs and initiatives focused on community development and educator success.

Education Leadership

Harris County Department of Education's Leadership Team includes Natasha Truitt and 7 others.

Leadership Team

This department manages and supports the organization's technology infrastructure and systems.

Information Technology

This department specializes in helping individuals improve their ability to perform daily activities through therapeutic interventions.

Occupational Therapy

This department oversees project planning, execution, and coordination to ensure project goals are met efficiently.

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Education Services

Education Leadership

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People (4)

Jobs (0)

Other teams

Education Services

Education Leadership

Leadership Team

Information Technology

Occupational Therapy

Project Management

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